KitchenAid KUDE20FBSS Installation Guide - Page 15

Install Door Handle, Custom Panel Dimensions, Install Custom Panel - model

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Install Door Handle (on some models) IMPORTANT: Do not scratch the front panel during this procedure. Remove the door handle and hardware bag containing the setscrews and hex key from the cardboard box. Setscrews are already installed in the handle. Place handle on mounting studs with the setscrews facing down. Push the door handle tightly against the door. Insert the short end of the hex key into the setscrews. Tighten the setscrews ¹⁄₄ turn past snug. Retain hex key with Installation Instructions. Custom Panel Dimensions Install Custom Panel Follow steps below: A customer supplied panel must weigh no more than 16 lbs (7.3 kg) and must be made to specific dimensions. It is recommended that a cabinetmaker cut the customer panel because of the precise dimensions needed. NOTES: ■ The handle for the custom panel is not included. ■ All mounting hardware supplied is for a ³⁄₄" (19.1 mm) thick wood panel. If a thinner wood panel or materials other than wood are used, it is the customer's responsibility to obtain the proper length screws and adjust the pilot holes accordingly. IMPORTANT: Use a moisture-resistant sealer on both sides and all edges of the panel to avoid damage from moisture. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dishwasher. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Using 2 or more people, stand the dishwasher up. NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to do so. Install the custom hardware handle(s) on the front of the wooden panel inside dotted line. IMPORTANT: If the handle is attached from the back of the custom panel, the screw holes should be countersunk for the screws heads to be flush with the panel. If the handle is attached to the front of the custom panel, the screw lengths cannot exceed the panel thickness. 15

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Install Door Handle
(on some models)
IMPORTANT:
Do not scratch the front panel during this
procedure.
Remove the door handle and hardware bag containing the
setscrews and hex key from the cardboard box. Setscrews are
already installed in the handle. Place handle on mounting studs
with the setscrews facing down. Push the door handle tightly
against the door. Insert the short end of the hex key into the
setscrews. Tighten the setscrews
¹⁄₄
turn past snug.
Retain hex key with Installation Instructions.
Custom Panel Dimensions
Install Custom Panel
Follow steps below:
A customer supplied panel must weigh no more than 16 lbs
(7.3 kg) and must be made to specific dimensions. It is
recommended that a cabinetmaker cut the customer panel
because of the precise dimensions needed.
NOTES:
The handle for the custom panel is not included.
All mounting hardware supplied is for a
³⁄₄
" (19.1 mm) thick
wood panel. If a thinner wood panel or materials other than
wood are used, it is the customer’s responsibility to obtain the
proper length screws and adjust the pilot holes accordingly.
IMPORTANT:
Use a moisture-resistant sealer on both sides and
all edges of the panel to avoid damage from moisture.
Using 2 or more people, stand the dishwasher up.
NOTE:
Do not install kick plate until instructed to do so.
Install the custom hardware handle(s) on the front of the wooden
panel inside dotted line.
IMPORTANT:
If the handle is attached from the back of the
custom panel, the screw holes should be countersunk for the
screws heads to be flush with the panel. If the handle is attached
to the front of the custom panel, the screw lengths cannot exceed
the panel thickness.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
dishwasher.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.