Haier QDT125SSLSS Installation Manual

Installation Instructions

Built-In Dishwasher

If you have questions, call Haier Appliances at 877-337-3639 or visit our website at: haierappliances.com. In Canada, please call 800.561.3344.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

WARNING

•Remove all power leading to the appliance from the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning installation. Failure to do so can result in a risk of electrical shock.

•To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury to persons, the installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely enclosed at the time of installation.

•The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt that the appliance is properly grounded. If house wiring is not 2-wire with ground, a ground must be by the installer. When house wiring is aluminum,

be sure to use UL-Listed anti-oxidant compound and aluminum-to-copper connectors.

•To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury to persons, the installer should check to ensure that wires are not pinched or damaged, the house wiring is attached to the junction box bracket through a strain relief, and all electrical connections made at the time of install (wire nuts) are contained inside of the junction box cover.

•Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance.

•Be sure to leave complete literature package, these Installation Instructions and product samples and/or coupons with the consumer.

NOTE: Product improvement is a continuing endeavor at Haier Appliances. Therefore, materials, appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Read and observe all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS shown throughout these instructions.

While performing installations described in this booklet, gloves and safety glasses or goggles should be worn.

IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

•Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions for the consumer’s and local inspector’s use.

•Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions with your Owner’s Manual for future reference.

•Skill Level – Installation of this dishwasher requires basic mechanical, electrical and plumbing skills.

Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Haier Appliances Warranty. See Warranty information.

•Completion Time – 1 to 3 Hours. New installations require more time than replacement installations.

IMPORTANT – The dishwasher MUST be installed to allow for future removal from the enclosure if service is required.

Care should be exercised when the appliance is installed or removed, to reduce the likelihood of damage to the power supply cord.

If you received a damaged dishwasher, you should immediately contact your dealer or builder.

Optional Accessories – See the Owner’s Manual for available custom panel kits.

Your dishwasher is a water heating appliance.

READ CAREFULLY

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Installation Preparation

PARTS SUPPLIED IN INSTALLATION PACKAGE:

•Drain hose extension

•Hose Clamp

•2 mounting brackets for wood countertop or side cabinets

•Toekick Insulation

•6 Phillips-Head screws to secure dishwasher to underside of countertop or to side cabinets

•Literature, samples and/or coupons

			Hose Clamp				Mounting Brackets
Drain Hose
Extension

Phillips-Head	Literature
Screws

Toekick Insulation

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:

• UL-listed wire nuts (3)
• Thread Seal Tape
• 90° elbow (3/4” hose internal thread on one end, opposite Wire Nuts (3)	Thread Seal	90° Elbow
end sized to fit water supply)	Tape

Materials For New Installations Only:

•Air gap for drain hose, if required

•Waste tee for house plumbing, if applicable

•Electrical cable or Power Cord Kit WX09X70910 (5’ 4” long) or WX09X70911 (7’ 9” long) depending on your installation.

•Screw-type hose clamp(s)

•Strain relief for electrical connection

•Hand shut-off valve (recommended)

•Hot water line–3/8” minimum, copper tubing (including ferrule, compression nut) or Haier Appliances Part # WX28X326, flexible braided hose.

	Electrical Cable		Hose Clamp(s)
	(or Power Cord, if
Waste Tee		applicable)
Air Gap
	Hand	Hot Water Line,
		Ferrule and
Strain Relief	Shut-Off	Compression Nut
	Valve

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:

•Phillips-head screwdriver

•1/4” and 5/16” nutdriver

•T25 torque driver

•6” adjustable wrench

•Gloves

•Safety glasses

•Flashlight

•Bucket to catch water when flushing the line

•Level

•Measuring tape

•Carpenter’s square

Phillips-Head	1/4” and 5/16”	T25 Torque	6” Adjustable	Gloves
Screwdriver	Nutdriver	Driver	Wrench
Safety Glasses	Flashlight		Level	Measuring Tape
	Bucket
				Carpenter’s
				Square

For New Installations Only:

• Tubing cutter

• Drill and appropriate bits	Drill and Bits	Hole Saw Set
• Hole saw set	Tubing Cutter

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Remove Drain Plug

Installation Preparation

PREPAREDISHWASHERENCLOSURE

	This wall area
		MUST be
32-1/2” min. to		free of
	pipes and wires		24”
34-3/4” max.	5”	5”
Underside of			3”
countertop to
floor		4”		Cabinets
				square
	Floor MUST be even		6”	and
				plumb
	with room floor
		18”
Plumbing and electric service
	MUST enter shaded area

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury to persons, the installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely enclosed at the time of installation.

•The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no more than 12’ in length for proper drainage.

•The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides and back, and must not support any part of the enclosure.

CLEARANCES:

• When installed into a corner,

Countertop

allow 2” min. clearance between

dishwasher and adjacent cabinet,

Dishwasher

wall or other appliances. Allow

23-1/8” min. clearance from the

front of the dishwasher for door

23-1/8"

opening.

Clearance for Door

Opening 2” Minimum

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

•Follow local codes and ordinances.

•Do not exceed 12’ distance to drain.

•Drain connection height is not to exceed 72” above bottom of dishwasher.

NOTE : Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer connection is less than 18” above floor to prevent siphoning.

DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD

The type of drain installation depends on the following questions.

•Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?

•Is waste tee less than 18” above floor?

If the answer to either question is YES, Method 1 MUST be used.

• If the answers are NO, either method may be used.

CABINET PREPARATION

•Drill a 1-1/2” diameter hole in the cabinet wall within the shaded areas shown in PREPARE DISHWASHER

ENCLOSURE for the drain hose connection.Theholeshould besmoothwithnosharpedges.

IMPORTANT – When connecting drain line to disposer, check to be sure that drain plug has been

removed. DISHWASHER WILL NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.

Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer

An air gap must be used when required by local codes and ordinances. The air gap must be installed according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Method2–“HighDrainLoop”withWasteTeeorDisposer

Drain Hose Hanger

Drain Hose Hanger

	32"
18"	Min.
Min.

18"	32"
	Min.
Min.

Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges.

Always be sure disposer drain plug has been removed before attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.

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Installation Preparation

PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING

WARNING

Remove all power leading to the appliance from the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning installation. Failure to do so can result in a risk of electrical shock.

Electrical Requirements

•This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz., and connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15or 20-ampere circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.

•Wiring must be 2 wire with ground and rated for 167°F (75°C).

•If the electrical supply does not meet the above requirements, call a licensed electrician before proceeding.

Grounding Instructions–Permanent Connection

This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and be connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

Grounding Instructions–Power Cord Models

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and

a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING

The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt that the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified technician.

1-1/2” Dia.

Hole (Max.)

3” from Cabinet

24” from Wall

Ground

Black White

Cabinet Preparation & Wire Routing

•The wiring may enter the opening from either side, rear or the floor within the shaded area illustrated above in figure and as defined in PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE section.

•Cut a 1-1/2" maximum diameter hole to admit the electrical cable. Edges of hole should be smooth and rounded. Permanent wiring connections may pass through the same hole as the drain hose and hot water line, if convenient. If cabinet wall is metal, the hole edge must be covered with a bushing.

NOTE: Power cords with plug must pass through a separate hole in the cabinet.

	Metal	Cabinet
		Wall
Cord Protector		Hole Diameter
(Obtain locally		1-1/2” Maximum
as needed)

Electrical Connection to Dishwasher

Electrical connection is on the right front of dishwasher.

• For permanent connections the cable must be routed as shown in figure. Cable must extend a minimum of 24" from the rear wall.

• For power cord connections, install a 3-prong grounding type receptacle in the sink cabinet rear wall, 6" min. or 18" maximum from the opening, 6" to 18" above the floor.

• Use only WX09X70910 (5’ 4” long) or WX09X70911

(7’ 9” long) Dishwasher Power Cord Kit. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance.

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Installation Preparation

PREPARE HOT WATER LINE

NOTE: Haier Appliances recommends copper tubing for the water line, but if you choose to use flexible hose, use Haier Appliances WX28X326, flexible braided hose.

•The water supply line (3/8” copper tubing or flexible braided hose) may enter from either side, rear or floor within the shaded area shown in the figure.

•The water supply line may pass through the same hole as the electrical cable and drain hose. Or, cut an additional 1-1/2" diameter hole to accommodate the water line. If power cord with plug is used, water line must not pass through power cord hole.

		1-1/2”
		Dia.	3"
	Shut-off	Hole
Hot	Valve
	5"		6"
	From		15" From Wall
Cabinet

									3" From Floor
Cabinet Face

WATER LINE CONNECTION

•If using a flexible braided supply hose, label the hose with the installation date to use as reference. Flexible braided hoses, elbows and gaskets should be replaced in 5 years.

•Turn off the water supply.

•Install a hand shut-off valve in an accessible location, such as under the sink. (Optional, but strongly recommended and may be required by local codes.)

•Water connection is on the left side of the dishwasher. Install the hot water inlet line, using no less than 3/8” copper tubing or a flexible braided hose. Route the line as shown in PREPARE HOT WATER LINE and extend forward at least 19” from rear wall.

•Adjust water heater for 120°F to 140°F temperature.

•Flush water line to clean out debris.

•The hot water supply line pressure must be 20-120 PSI.

PREPARATION

Locate the items in the installation packages:

•Screws

•Drain hose extension

•Mounting brackets

•Literature, product samples and/or coupons

Turn page to begin dishwasher installation.

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Dishwasher Installation

STEP 1 CHECK DOOR BALANCE

CAUTION

Opening the door will cause the dishwasher to tip forward when it is

not fully installed. When opening the door prior to the dishwasher being fully installed, hold the top of the

dishwasher securely with one hand and hold the door with the other hand. Gloves should be worn.

To check the door balance, hold the top of the dishwasher firmly.

•Check the door balance by opening and closing the door.

• If the door drops
when released,
increase the
spring tension.
If the door rises	Increase
when released,
decrease the	Decrease
spring tension.

STEP 2 ADJUST LEVELING LEGS

•Move the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay it on its back. NOTE: Do not place the dishwasher on its side.

•Measure installation height and dishwasher height. Extend leveling legs out from the dishwasher base, 1/2”

less than installation height.

Adjust to	Leveling leg
	shown with the
Installation	dishwasher laying
Height	on its back

STEP 3 REMOVE TOEKICK

• Remove the 4 toekick screws and the 2-piece toekick. Set aside for use in Step 19.

STEP 4 INSTALL POWER CORD

Skip this step if the dishwasher will be permanently connected to the house electrical system or has a factory-installed power cord.

•The power cord and connections must comply with the National Electrical Code, Section 422 and/or local codes and ordinances. Maximum power cord length is 6 feet. Power Cord Kit WX09X70910 or WX09X70911, available for purchase from an authorized

Haier Appliances dealer, meets these requirements.

Black	UL Listed Wire Nuts
	White	Ground/
		Green
Junction Box		Strain
Cover
Dishwasher		Relief on
		Power
Ground Wire		Cord
and Screw
Dishwasher
Wires

Dishwasher Ground

Wire and Screw

Junction Box Bracket

• Remove junction box cover.

•Install strain relief in the junction box bracket.

•Insert the power cord through the strain relief and tighten.

•Make sure black, white and green dishwasher wires are threaded through the hole in the junction box bracket.

•Connect power cord white (or ribbed) to dishwasher white, black (or smooth) to dishwasher black and ground to dishwasher green wire. Use UL-listed wire nuts of appropriate size.

•Replace junction box cover using the screw. Be sure wires are not pinched under the cover.

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IMPORTANT: Do NOT cut corrugated portion of hose

Dishwasher Installation

STEP 5 INSTALL 90° ELBOW

•Ensure rubber gasket is located between valve and elbow.

•Thread 90° elbow onto the water valve.

•Do not overtighten elbow. Water valve bracket could bend or water valve fitting could break.

•Position the end of the elbow to face the rear of the dishwasher.

Water

Valve

Gasket	90°	Screw the 90°
	Elbow
		elbow onto
		the water
		valve until it
		is secure and
		points to the
		rear of the
		dishwasher

STEP 6 POSITION WATER LINE AND HOUSE WIRING

•Position water supply line and house wiring on the floor of the opening to avoid interference with base of dishwasher and components under dishwasher.

3"	3"
6"	6"
Water	House
Line	Wiring

STEP 7 INSTALL DRAIN HOSE, THROUGH CABINET

•Stand the dishwasher upright and position it in front of cabinet opening. Insert drain hose into the hole in cabinet side. If a power cord is used, guide the end through a separate cabinet opening.

Maximum

Drain Hose

Length 12’

Insulation

Blanket Water

Line

Drain

Hose

House Wiring

Power Cord

(If Used)

Tip: Prevent unnecessary service call charges for fill, drain or noise concerns.

Position utility lines so they do not interfere with anything under or behind the dishwasher.

STEP 8 CONNECT DRAIN LINE

The molded end of the drain hose will fit 5/8” through 1” diameter inlet ports on the air gap, waste tee or disposer.

• Determine size of inlet port.

• Cut drain hose		Cutting Lines
connector on the
marked line, if
required, to fit the	1"	3/4"	5/8"
inlet port.

• Use the drain hose extension provided and connect directly

to the drain loop already

attached to the unit. Secure the connection, with hose clamp, to the provided user bag drain hose.

Hose Clamp

•DRAIN CONNECTION HEIGHT IS NOT TO EXCEED 72”

ABOVE BOTTOM OF DISHWASHER.

•TOTAL DRAIN HOSE LENGTH MUST NOT EXCEED 12 FEET FOR PROPER DRAIN OPERATION.

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Dishwasher Installation

STEP 8 CONNECT DRAIN LINE (CONT.)

•Connect drain line to air gap, waste tee or disposer using the previously determined method. Secure hose with a screw-type clamp.

Method 1 – Air gap with waste tee or disposer

Waste Tee Installation

Disposer Installation

Method 2 – “High drain loop” with waste tee or disposer

Fasten drain hose to underside of countertop with a hanger.

Drain Hose Hanger

Drain Hose Hanger

	32"
18"	Min.
Min.

Waste Tee Installation

18"	32"
	Min.
Min.

Disposer Installation

IMPORTANT – Either one of the above methods must be used or dishwasher will not operate properly.

IMPORTANT – When connecting
drain line to disposer, check to						Remove
be sure that drain plug has been						Drain
removed. DISHWASHER WILL						Plug
NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN
PLACE.

Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges for a no drain complaint.

Make sure excess drain hose has been pulled through the cabinet opening. This will prevent excess hose in the dishwasher cavity from becoming kinked or crushed by the dishwasher.

STEP 9 INSTALL MOUNTING

BRACKETS

You will need the mounting brackets and 4 of the PhillipsHead screws set aside in the PREPARATION section.

You must install the mounting brackets onto the dishwasher tub frame top OR sides prior to sliding the dishwasher into place under the countertop. The mounting brackets have several available attachment positions to accommodate different cabinet constructions.

TOP MOUNTING OPTION

Install mounting brackets on top if the underside of countertop is wood or wood-like material that accepts screws:

IMPORTANT - After installing brackets and before closing dishwasher door, adjust the brackets by bending them up as needed, so that they do not contact the top of dishwasher door and cause damage.

Top Mounting

Phillips	Phillips	Bracket
	Bracket Screws
Screws

Bend and break at cutout slots in brackets (if/as necessary) on both sides after installing if counter has a short overhang.

•If you are installing the dishwasher under a counter with a short overhang, the countertop brackets may extend beyond the edge of the counter. If this is the case, remove the excess length by repeatedly bending the brackets at the front notch only until they break.

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Dishwasher Installation

STEP 9 INSTALL MOUNTING BRACKETS (CONT.)

SIDE MOUNTING OPTION

Install mounting brackets on sides if the countertop is granite or similar material that will not accept wood screws:

•Break off front portion of the tab with pliers at the location shown, prior to attaching to dishwasher.

•Position the left-hand side bracket as shown. Repeat with the right bracket.

Side Mounting

Phillips

Screws

Bracket

Bend and break at cutout slots in brackets (if/as necessary) on both sides before installing.

STEP 10 SLIDE DISHWASHER PARTIALLY INTO CABINET

IMPORTANT – Do not push against front panel with knees. Damage will occur.

•Grasp the sides of the front panel and slide dishwasher into the opening a few inches at a time.

Do not push against front

door panel with knee. Damage to the door panel will

occur.

•As you proceed, pull the drain hose through the opening under the sink. Stop pushing when the dishwasher extends about 6 inches forward of adjacent cabinets.

•Make sure drain hose is not kinked under or behind the dishwasher.

•Make certain the house wiring, drain line and water line do not interfere with components under dishwasher.

STEP 11 POSITION DISHWASHER UNDER COUNTERTOP

•Push the dishwasher into the cabinet.

•Push the sides with your hands. Do not use your knee against the door since door damage will occur.

Do not push against front

door panel with knee. Damage to the door panel will

occur.

•Check that the tub insulation blanket does not get “bunched-up” or interfere with the springs as you slide it into the cabinet.

•Center the dishwasher in the opening.

•Front of door panel should be flush with face of cabinet.

•Carefully open and close the door to ensure that the door panel does not catch or rub on the cabinet frame.

•If the door catches or rubs on the frame, reposition and/or level the unit (see Step 14) until the door moves freely and does not contact the cabinet frame.

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Dishwasher Installation

STEP 11 POSITION DISHWASHER UNDER COUNTERTOP (CONT.)

Door

Fits and

Swings

Back

Behind

Cabinet

Frame

Correct

Alignment

The controls on these models are designed to be hidden by your countertop. Align the dishwasher as shown in figure.

Door Catches on Cabinet Frame

Incorrect

Alignment

TOP VIEW

Hold 3 Sec To Cancel

Clean

Sanitized

Start

Controls Hidden by Countertop

Leave a 1/2” minimum gap between the underside of the countertop and the top of the dishwasher door as shown in figure.

NOTE: If the drain hose gets trapped behind the unit it can prevent the controls from being hidden by the countertop.

Tip: The leveling legs can be used to increase or decrease the amount of gap between the controls and the countertop affecting the visibility of the controls.

IMPORTANT– Leave a 1/2” minimum gap between the controls and the underside of the countertop to prevent condensation and damage to the control panel from screwheads.

Counter top

1/2”

Min. Front View

Dishwasher

Door

Countertop

Control

Panel

NOTE: If this dishwasher is replacing an existing dishwasher, the old countertop bracket screw holes may not be in the correct position to accept a top-control model. New holes may be required.

STEP 12 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY

Connect water supply line to 90° elbow.

If using a flexible braided hose connection:

• Attach nut to 90° elbow using an adjustable wrench.

If using a copper tubing connection:

• Slide compression

nut, then ferrule over end of water line.

• Insert water line into 90° elbow.

• Slide ferrule against elbow and secure with compression nut.

90° Elbow

Hot Water

Supply Line

Ferrule Compression

Nut

STEP 13 CONNECT POWER SUPPLY

If a power cord with plug is already installed proceed to Step 14.

WARNING

If house wiring is not 2-wire with ground, a ground must be provided by the installer. When house wiring is aluminum, be sure to use UL-Listed anti-oxidant compound and aluminum-to-copper connectors.

•Remove junction box cover.

•Secure house wiring to the back of the junction box with a strain relief.

•Locate the 3 dishwasher wires, (white, black and green) with the stripped ends coming out of the AC jumper. Use UL listed wire nuts of appropriate size to connect incoming ground to green, white to white and black to black.

•Replace the junction box cover using the screw. Check to be sure that wires are not pinched under the cover.

•If using a Power Cord Kit, use Haier Appliances part number WX09X70910 or WX09X70911 and refer to the included instructions.

NOTE: Do not remove the Junction Box Bracket.

Black	UL Listed Wire Nuts
	White	Ground/
		Green
Junction Box		House
Cover
		Wiring
Dishwasher		with
		Strain
Ground Wire		Relief
and Screw
Dishwasher
Wires
Dishwasher Ground
Wire and Screw

Junction Box Bracket

NOTE: All ground screws, brackets and wires must remain intact.

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Turn Legs to Adjust

Dishwasher Installation

STEP 14 LEVEL DISHWASHER

IMPORTANT – Dishwasher must be level for proper dish rack operation, wash performance and door operation. The dishwasher must be leveled left to right and front to back.

•Make sure 1/2” minimum gap under the countertop is maintained.

•Remove the lower dish rack and place a level on the door and lower rack track as shown in the figure.

Use Level to Check	Use Level to Check
Front-to-Back	Side-to-Side

•If the dishwasher is not level, adjust the four leveling legs individually.

Tip: Prevent unnecessary

service charges. Verify dishwasher is leveled.

Pull the dish racks half way out. They should stay put. Open and close the door. The door should fit in the tub opening without hitting the

side of the tub. If the racks roll on their own, or the door

hits the side of tub, re-level the dishwasher.

IMPORTANT – After leveling, verify that the dishwasher is still in the correct position shown in Step 11.

STEP 15 SECURE DISHWASHER TO COUNTERTOP OR CABINET

In this step you will need the 2 remaining Phillips Head screws from the screws set aside in the PREPARATION section.

The dishwasher must be secured to the countertop or the cabinet sides.

Countertop Mounting

SideMounting

When the underside of the

countertop is wood, use Method 1 (Countertop Mounting).

Use Method 2 (Side Mounting) when the underside of the countertop is made of a material, such as granite, that will not accept wood screws.

STEP 15 SECURE DISHWASHER TO COUNTERTOP OR CABINET

·ÌØ×Ý ¸

IMPORTANT – Prevent door panel and control

panel damage. Dishwasher must be positioned so the front panel and control panel do not contact the adjacent cabinets or countertop. Mounting screws must be driven straight and flush. Protruding screw heads could scratch the door panel or control panel and interfere with door operation.

Method 1

Secure dishwasher to underside of wood countertop.

•Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the countertop with the 2 Phillips-Head screws. Refer to figure. Make certain screws are driven straight and flush to prevent panel damage.

Wood Countertop

Screws into Upper Brackets

Method 2

Secure dishwasher to cabinet sides.

•Remove plug buttons from tub. Do not discard.

•Fasten the dishwasher to the adjacent cabinets with the 2 Phillips-Head screws provided. Refer to the figure. Make certain screws are driven straight and flush to prevent panel damage. Do not screw into the cabinet face frame.

•Re-install plug buttons.

Solid Surface Countertop

Plug Buttons

Screws into Side Brackets

•Re-check that the dishwasher is square and level at both the top and bottom of the cabinet opening, with no twisting or distortion of the tub or door after mounting to the cabinets/countertop. Adjust if necessary.

•Confirm all leveling legs are in contact with the floor

to prevent the dishwasher from rocking and ensure proper door and latch operation.

Both Methods

			Countertop
1/2"			Dishwasher Door
Min.

•When step is complete, close dishwasher door and verify that gap between countertop and top of dishwasher door is at least 1/2”.

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