Maytag MDB9979S Owners Manual - Page 23

37. Check for plumb and adjust legs if needed SECURE DISHWASHER IN CABINET OPENING 39. Double-check dishwasher alignment in cabinet opening ■ Check that leveling legs are firmly against the floor. Close and latch the door and place level against the front panel. Check that dishwasher is centered from front to back in the opening. If needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is plumb. Repeat for other side of dishwasher. ■ With dishwasher plum check that racks do not roll out on their own when you open the door. Adjust front level legs until racks no longer roll unless you pull them. Helpful Tip: Push up on front of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to adjust front legs. With some installations, it may be easier to adjust the front leg using a 7 mm hex head socket or adjustable wrench. If the gap between the top of the door and the underside of the counter top is tight (less than 1/4" [6 mm]), we suggest side anchoring to keep from scratching the User Interface or console. Check that dishwasher is still level front to back and side-to-side in the cabinet opening. Open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of dishwasher. This will keep screws from falling into pump area when you are securing dishwasher to cabinet. 40. Secure dishwasher Level front legs Screw to side cabinet Preferred method Optional method 38. Check level side to side and adjust legs if needed Open dishwasher door to prepare for securing the dishwasher to the countertop or side cabinet. NOTES: ■ The dishwasher must be secured to keep it from shifting when the door is opened or closed. ■ Do not drop screws into bottom of dishwasher. ■ Locate brackets installed in the "Choose Anchor Attachment Method" section, either on top or on the sides of the dishwasher. ■ If countertop anchoring: Secure dishwasher to the countertop with two Phillips-head screws (included). ■ If side anchoring: Drill 7/32" pilot holes in cabinet to avoid splitting the wood. Secure dishwasher to cabinet with two Philips-head screws (included). Remove second rack for easier access. See the Dishwasher Loading Tips section for instructions on how to remove the second rack if needed. Place level against top front opening of tub. Check that dishwasher is level from side to side. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up or down until dishwasher is level. 23