KitchenAid KUDL15FXSS Installation Guide - Page 15

Install Door Handle, on some models, Custom Panel Dimensions

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NOTE: If the minimum cabinet opening height is less than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be removed for additional clearance. This will allow the dishwasher to fit into a 33⁷⁄₈" (86 cm) high cabinet opening, but the dishwasher will be more difficult to move. (Measurements are approximate. Wheels and legs are preset at the factory for 34¹⁄₂" [87.6 cm]). If the minimum cabinet opening height is 33³⁄₄" (85.7 cm), a section in the insulation blanket can be removed by cutting along the perforation. Install Door Handle (on some models) IMPORTANT: Do not scratch the front panel during this procedure. Remove the door handle and hardware bag containing the setscrews and hex key from the cardboard box. Setscrews are already installed in the handle. Place handle on mounting studs with the setscrews facing down. Push the door handle tightly against the door. Insert the short end of the hex key into the setscrews. Tighten the setscrews ¹⁄₄ turn past snug. Retain hex key with Installation Instructions. Custom Panel Dimensions Turn both leveler legs to the same height. Put wheels in the required position determined from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." 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" (86.4 cm) below the countertop. NOTE: Shims must be securely attached to floor to avoid movement when the dishwasher is in use. 15

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NOTE:
If the minimum cabinet opening height is less than 34"
(86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be removed for additional
clearance. This will allow the dishwasher to fit into a 33
⁷⁄₈
" (86 cm)
high cabinet opening, but the dishwasher will be more difficult to
move. (Measurements are approximate. Wheels and legs are
preset at the factory for 34
¹⁄₂
" [87.6 cm]). If the minimum cabinet
opening height is 33
³⁄₄
" (85.7 cm), a section in the insulation
blanket can be removed by cutting along the perforation.
Turn both leveler legs to the same height. Put wheels in the
required position determined from “Dishwasher Height
Adjustment Chart.”
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" (86.4 cm) below the
countertop.
NOTE:
Shims must be securely attached to floor to avoid
movement when the dishwasher is in use.
Install Door Handle
(on some models)
IMPORTANT:
Do not scratch the front panel during this
procedure.
Remove the door handle and hardware bag containing the
setscrews and hex key from the cardboard box. Setscrews are
already installed in the handle. Place handle on mounting studs
with the setscrews facing down. Push the door handle tightly
against the door. Insert the short end of the hex key into the
setscrews. Tighten the setscrews
¹⁄₄
turn past snug.
Retain hex key with Installation Instructions.
Custom Panel Dimensions