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44. Check for plumb and adjust legs if needed SECURE DISHWASHER IN CABINET OPENING 46. 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. 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 3/16" 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. 47. Secure dishwasher Level legs Preferred method Optional method Screw to side cabinet 45. Check level side to side and adjust legs 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. 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 #10 x 1/2" Phillips-head screws (included). ■■ If side anchoring: Drill pilot holes in cabinet to avoid splitting the wood. Secure dishwasher to cabinet with two #10 x1/2" Phillips-head screws (included). Remove upper rack for easier access. See the Use and Care Guide for instructions how to remove the upper rack if needed. 19

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SECURE DISHWASHER
IN CABINET OPENING
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.
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 #10 x
1
/
2
" Phillips-head screws (included).
■
If side anchoring:
Drill pilot holes in cabinet to avoid
splitting the wood. Secure dishwasher to cabinet with two
#10 x
1
/
2
" Phillips-head screws (included). Remove upper
rack for easier access. See the Use and Care Guide for
instructions how to remove the upper rack if needed.
46.
Double-check dishwasher
alignment in cabinet opening
47.
Secure dishwasher
Screw to side
cabinet
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.
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
3
/
16
" 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.
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.
44.
Check for plumb and
adjust legs if needed
Level legs
Optional method
Preferred method
45.
Check level side to side
and adjust legs if needed