KitchenAid KUDS30SXSS Installation Guide - Page 24

Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening

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Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening Check that top of door does not contact screws, brackets or countertop. If it does, adjust leveling legs. Check that dishwasher is still level front-to-back and side-to-side in cabinet opening. Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of dishwasher. This will keep screws from falling into pump area when securing dishwasher to countertop. Open door and check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is equal on both sides. If spacing is not equal, loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. Tighten bracket screws. NOTE: Do not drop screws into bottom of dishwasher. Locate brackets on top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to countertop with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). The dishwasher must be secured to keep it from shifting when door is opened. 24 NOTE: You must drill pilot holes in cabinet to avoid splitting the wood before installing screws. If securing with a side attachment, check that sides of door do not rub against the screw heads. If they do, dishwasher must be recentered. When dishwasher is properly centered, replace plastic buttons.

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Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening
Check that dishwasher is still level front-to-back and side-to-side
in cabinet opening.
Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel
over pump assembly and lower spray arm of dishwasher. This will
keep screws from falling into pump area when securing
dishwasher to countertop.
NOTE:
Do not drop screws into bottom of dishwasher.
Locate brackets on top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to
countertop with two, #10 x
¹⁄₂
" Phillips-head screws (included).
The dishwasher must be secured to keep it from shifting when
door is opened.
Check that top of door does not contact screws, brackets or
countertop. If it does, adjust leveling legs.
Open door and check that space between dishwasher cabinet
opening and tub is equal on both sides. If spacing is not equal,
loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. Tighten bracket
screws.
NOTE:
You must drill pilot holes in cabinet to avoid splitting the
wood before installing screws.
If securing with a side attachment, check that sides of door do not
rub against the screw heads. If they do, dishwasher must be re-
centered. When dishwasher is properly centered, replace plastic
buttons.