KitchenAid KDTE234GBL Installation Guide - Page 17

Choose Anchor Attachment Method

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35. Move dishwasher all but 6" (152 mm) into cabinet opening 6" (152 mm) Countertop Attachment: 37. Insert bracket Tabs must point to the right. NOTE: Leave unit about 6" (152 mm) out from cabinet in order to install anchor brackets and adjust door tension if needed. 36. Pull slack from utilities Remove the brackets from the package, and insert into the open slots on the left- and right-hand top of the dishwasher collar as shown. Go to Step 41. Bend tab NOTE: Pull slack out of utilities at the same time the dishwasher is pushed into the cabinet opening to avoid any kinks. CUSTOM PANEL INSTALLATION (CUSTOM PANEL MODELS ONLY) For custom panel installation, refer to the Custom Panel Installation Instruction Sheet (Part Number W10750117A). Complete custom panel installation before proceeding to the "Choose Anchor Attachment Method" section. CHOOSE ANCHOR ATTACHMENT METHOD IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must be secured to the cabinet as one of the final steps. Prepare the dishwasher for this by attaching the 2 brackets found in the parts bag to the dishwasher. - For countertops that are wood, laminate or another similar surface, use Countertop Attachment: go to Step 37. - For countertops that are marble, granite, or another hard surface, use Side Attachment: go to Step 38. NOTE: If the gap between the top of the door and the underside of the counter top is tight (less than 1/4" [6,35 mm]), we suggest using Side Attachment to keep from scratching the User Interface or console with the anchor screws. Using pliers, bend/twist tab to lock the brackets in place. Side Attachment: 38. Break end of bracket Score line Break off the end of the bracket along the scored line using pliers. 17

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Countertop Attachment:
Remove the brackets from the package, and insert into the
open slots on the left- and right-hand top of the dishwasher
collar as shown. Go to Step 41.
Using pliers, bend/twist tab to lock the brackets in place.
Side Attachment:
Break off the end of the bracket along the scored line
using pliers.
37.
Insert bracket
Tabs must point
to the right.
Bend tab
38.
Break end of bracket
Score line
NOTE:
Leave unit about 6" (152 mm) out from cabinet in order
to install anchor brackets and adjust door tension if needed.
NOTE:
Pull slack out of utilities at the same time the
dishwasher is pushed into the cabinet opening to avoid
any kinks.
CUSTOM PANEL INSTALLATION
(CUSTOM PANEL MODELS ONLY)
For custom panel installation, refer to the Custom Panel
Installation Instruction Sheet (Part Number W10750117A).
Complete custom panel installation before proceeding to
the “Choose Anchor Attachment Method” section.
CHOOSE ANCHOR ATTACHMENT METHOD
IMPORTANT:
The dishwasher must be secured to the
cabinet as one of the final steps. Prepare the dishwasher for
this by attaching the 2 brackets found in the parts bag to
the dishwasher.
For countertops that are wood, laminate or another
similar surface, use Countertop Attachment: go to
Step 37.
For countertops that are marble, granite, or another
hard surface, use Side Attachment: go to Step 38.
NOTE:
If the gap between the top of the door and the
underside of the counter top is tight (less than
1
/
4
" [6,35 mm]),
we suggest using Side Attachment to keep from scratching
the User Interface or console with the anchor screws.
35.
Move dishwasher all but 6" (152 mm)
into cabinet opening
6"
(152 mm)
36.
Pull slack from utilities