KitchenAid KUDS50FVSS Installation Instructions - Page 23

Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet, Opening

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Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening 1 Double check dishwasher alignment in cabinet opening 3 Secure dishwasher screw to side cabinet Check that dishwasher is still level front to back and side to side in cabinet opening. 2 Remove lower dish rack and place towel 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" Phillipshead screws (included). The dishwasher must be secured to keep it from shifting when door is opened. 4 Check door clearance Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of dishwasher. This will prohibit screws from falling into pump area when securing dishwasher to countertop. Check that top of door does not contact screws, brackets, or countertop. If it does, adjust leveling legs. 5 Check inner spacing 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. 23

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Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet
Opening
1
Double check dishwasher
alignment in cabinet opening
Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and
place towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of
dishwasher. This will prohibit screws from falling into
pump area when securing dishwasher to countertop.
Check that dishwasher is still level front to back and side
to side in cabinet opening.
Remove lower dish rack
and place towel
2
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.
Secure dishwasher
3
screw to
side cabinet
Check that top of door does not contact screws,
brackets, or countertop. If it does, adjust leveling legs.
4
Check door clearance
5
Check inner spacing
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.