Hotpoint HDA3500NBB Installation Instructions - Page 10
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Dishwasher Installation STEP 11: SLIDE DISHWASHER INTO CABINET I M PORTANT - Do not push against the front panel with knees. Damage will occur. • Grasp the sides of the front panel and slide the dishwasher into the opening o few inches at o time. Pull the drain hose and power cord, if equipped, through the holes in the adjacent cabinet while sliding the dishwasher into position. STEP 12: POSITION AND LEVEL DISHWASHER IMPORTANT- Dishwasher must be level for proper dish reck operation, wash performance, and door operation. The dishwasher must be leveled left to right and front to beck. This assures that the dish recks will not roll in or out on their own, circulation water will flow to the pump inlet, and the door will close without hitting the side of the tub. • Remove the lower dish rack and place a level on the door and lower rack track as shown in Figure R. Figure Q D n t push against fr ntd rpanelwith knee. Damaget the d r panel will ccur. Check Level Fr nt-t -Back • Check the tub insulation blanket, if equipped, to be sure it is smoothlg wrapped around the tub. It should not be "bunched up" and it must not interfere with the door springs. If the insulation is "bunched up" or interfering with the springs, straighten and re-center the blanket prior to sliding the dishwasher into its final position. • Make sure the 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 the dishwasher. • The dishwasher tub flange should be approximatelg 5/4" behind the face of the adjacent cabinet. Refer to Figure R. Tip: Avoid unnecessarg service charges for panel damage. Do not press on the center of panel with hands or knees when sliding dishwasher into position. Figure R Level Side-t -Side • AdJust the level of the dishwasher bg individuallg turning the four legs on the bottom of the dishwasher as illustrated in Figure S. [ to _ FigureS • The dishwasher is properlg leveled when the level indicator is centered left to right and front to back. The dishwasher door should close without hitting the sides of the tub. • Replace the lower rock. Tip: Avoid unnecessarg service charges for poor wash performance and rack operation. Pull the dish racks half wag out. Theg should remain stationarg. Open and close the door. The door should fit in the tub opening without hitting the side of the tub. If the rocks roll on their own, or the door hits the side of the tub, re-level the dishwasher.