Haier QDP555SBNTS Installation Instructions - Page 6

Dishwasher Installation STEP 1 PREPARATION Locate the items in the installation package: • Screws • Junction box cover • Drain hose and clamp • Mounting brackets • Trim pieces (on some models) • Drain hose hanger • Owner's Manual • Product samples and/or coupons STEP 3 R EMOVE WOOD BASE, INSTALL LEVELING LEGS IMPORTANT - Do not kick off wood base! Damage will occur. • Move the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay it on its back. NOTE: Do not place the dishwasher on its side. • Remove the 4 leveling legs on the underside of the wood base with a 15/16" socket wrench. • Discard base. STEP 2 CHECK DOOR BALANCE NOTE: If installing a Custom Door Panel (available on some models), please follow the instructions Door closes within 20° found in the Custom Door Panel kit Door stays in position from 20° to 70° WD35X20417. • With dishwasher Door falls fully open beyond 70° on the wood base, check the door Side View balance by opening and closing the door. FiFgiguurreeG G • Door is properly balanced if, when opened, it self closes within 20° from vertical, stays in position from 20° to 70° and falls fully open beyond 70°. • If necessary increase or decrease tension as shown. Some models will have 2 springs on one side and 1 spring on the other side. Latch door and adjust springs to correct balance. Side View Spring hooked to hole inside rail Increase Tension Remove all four leveling legs and the wood base Appearance will vary • On models without the center bottom adjustable leveling system: Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher frame, approximately 1/2" from frame as shown. Approx 1/2" Replace all 4 legs to about 1/2" from the frame • On models with the center bottom adjustable leveling system: Screw front leveling legs back into dishwasher frame approximately 1/2". Screw rear leveling legs completely in until fully seated. 1/2" Replace 2 front legs to about 1/2" from the frame Decrease Tension NOTE: The number of springs, on each side, will vary by model. Figure H Make sure pully cables are within pulley shoulders Custom door panel Front View Tip: Make sure door opens and closes smoothly. Check door opening and closing. If door does not open easily or falls too quickly, check spring cable routing. The cable is held in place by "shoulders" on the pulley. Check to be sure cable has not slipped over the pulley shoulders and is routed as shown. 6 Replace 2 back legs and screw in completely Leveling System To be adjusted later in Step 14.