KitchenAid KUDS03FTPA Installation Instructions - Page 18
Secure dishwasher in cabinet opening, Connect to drain
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Connect to drain 1. To help minimize vibration, route drain hose to avoid contact with motor, door springs, water line, cabinet, flooring or the edge of the hole where it passes through the cabinet. 2. Do not remove drain loop from side of dishwasher. Secure dishwasher in cabinet opening WARNING drain loop 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. 3. Place pan under end of drain hose. Pan will collect any water in drain hose. 4. Place the smaller drain hose clamp onto the small end of the drain hose. hose clamp 1. If you have not already done so, open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of dishwasher. This will keep screws from falling into pump area when securing dishwasher to countertop. 2. Check that dishwasher is still level and centered side to side in the opening. 3. Secure dishwasher to countertop or sides of cabinet with two, #10 x 1/2" Phillips-head screws. The dishwasher must be secured to keep it from tipping when door is opened. Do not drop screws into bottom of dishwasher. 5. Push the drain hose into the connector up to the stop on the drain hose. connector stop screw to OR side cabinet screw to countertop 6. Use pliers to open clamp and slide clamp onto connector between stops on connector as shown. hose clamp stops 4. Open door about 3 inches (7.6 cm) and check that space between inner door and tub is equal on both sides. If spacing is not equal, loosen bracket screws and shift tub. Tighten bracket screws. 5. If using a countertop attachment to secure dishwasher, check that top of door does not contact screws, brackets, or countertop. if it does, dishwasher must be lowered and re-leveled. 6. If securing with a side attachment, check that sides of door do not rub against the screw heads. If they do, dishwasher must be re-centered. When dishwasher is properly centered, replace plastic buttons. plastic button 7. Remove towel from dishwasher. 8. Reinstall the lower dishrack. 18