Whirlpool WDT550SAPB Owners Manual - Page 16

Install Door Handle (on some models), Place Dishwasher in Cabinet, Install Door Handle

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Install Door Handle (on some models) 15. Install Door Handle B A Place Dishwasher in Cabinet Refer to the section "Electrical Connection" in this Owner's Manual for connecting to the power supply before placing the dishwasher in the cabinet. 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. NOTE: Route water supply, drain hose, and power cord out the rear of the dishwasher. 16. Move dishwasher close to cabinet opening A A. Cardboard box containing the Accessories B. Cardboard tube containing the Door Handle (on some models) D C A B A. Setscrew (in the bottom of the handle) B. Hex key C. Handle D. Mounting stud IMPORTANT: Do not scratch the front panel during this procedure. If door panel has a protective film, peel film back past the point of the handle studs before installing handle. Handle is easiest to install while unit is on its back. Remove the door handle and hex key from the packaging. Setscrews are already installed in the handle. Place handle on mounting studs with the setscrews facing towards the bottom of dishwasher. 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 Owner's Manual. 16 A. Water line B. Junction box cable B C C. Drain hose Route the utilities through the holes in the cabinet and pull the slack out at the same time as the dishwasher is pushed into the cabinet. NOTE: Route electrical lines only through the electrical conduit hole that was previously sanded or protected by a grommet. 17. Adjust side spacers Measure the top and bottom width of opening of the frame less cabinet. Remove and adjust the 4 included dishwasher spacers, by turning 90 degrees, and removing with a slotted screwdriver. Each spacer has 3 positions. NOTE: If the cabinets are not frame less, additional spacers will be required (included) and need to be applied by the installer. Types of Cabinets Types of Attachment Frame less cabinets Plastic spacers Face frame cabinets Metal brackets See section "Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening" in this Owner's Manual for Securing dishwasher with different types of cabinets.

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Install Door Handle (on some
models)
15. Install Door Handle
B
A
A.
Cardboard box containing the Accessories
B.
Cardboard tube containing the Door Handle (on some models)
A
D
B
C
A.
Setscrew (in the bottom of the handle)
B.
Hex key
C.
Handle
D.
Mounting stud
IMPORTANT:
Do not scratch the front panel during this
procedure. If door panel has a protective film, peel film back
past the point of the handle studs before installing handle.
Handle is easiest to install while unit is on its back.
Remove the door handle and hex key from the packaging.
Setscrews are already installed in the handle. Place handle
on mounting studs with the setscrews facing towards the
bottom of dishwasher. 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 Owner’s Manual.
Place Dishwasher in Cabinet
Refer to the section “Electrical Connection” in this Owner’s
Manual for connecting to the power supply before placing the
dishwasher in the cabinet.
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.
NOTE:
Route water supply, drain hose, and power cord out the
rear of the dishwasher.
16. Move dishwasher close to cabinet opening
B
C
A
A.
Water line
B.
Junction box cable
C.
Drain hose
Route the utilities through the holes in the cabinet and pull
the slack out at the same time as the dishwasher is pushed
into the cabinet.
NOTE:
Route electrical lines only through the electrical
conduit hole that was previously sanded or protected by a
grommet.
17. Adjust side spacers
Measure the top and bottom width of opening of the frame
less cabinet. Remove and adjust the 4 included dishwasher
spacers, by turning 90 degrees, and removing with a slotted
screwdriver. Each spacer has 3 positions.
NOTE:
If the cabinets are not frame less, additional spacers
will be required (included) and need to be applied by the
installer.
Types of Cabinets
Types of Attachment
Frame less cabinets
Plastic spacers
Face frame cabinets
Metal brackets
See section “Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening” in this
Owner’s Manual for Securing dishwasher with different types
of cabinets.