KitchenAid KDTF924PPS Owners Manual - Page 14

6. Sand holes smooth A B Prepare Dishwasher WARNING A. Wood cabinet B. Metal cabinet Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Metal cabinet: Cover edges of hole with grommet (corrugated tubing) included with installation materials inside the dishwasher. Cut length to match hole perimeter. Install Moisture Barrier (Recommended for Wood Countertops) Moisture barrier/Wood shims Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Do not push down on open door. Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install or uninstall appliance. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Remove Access and Toe Panels B 8. Access panel A A. Install wood shims B. Moisture barrier Make sure the area under the countertop is clean and dry for installation of the moisture barrier. Remove the backing of the moisture barrier and apply to underside of the countertop along the front edge of the counter. Trim the moisture barrier as required. NOTE: Install wood shims if side anchoring and the gap between sides of the dishwasher are greater than 1/2" (12.7 mm) on each side or are greater than the length of the anchor screws. 7. Built-up floors - add shims as needed Using a 1/4" (6.35 mm) nut driver or Phillips screwdriver, remove 4 screws attaching Access panel to dishwasher. Built-up floors: If the kitchen floor is higher than the cabinet opening's floor-for example, the kitchen floor tile does not extend into the cabinet opening-add shims, as needed, in the area shown to bring the dishwasher up to 34" (864 mm) below the countertop. NOTE: Shims must be securely attached to floor to avoid movement when the dishwasher is in use. 14 Slowly lift and remove the Access panel from the hooks of dishwasher.