Whirlpool WDT705PAK Owners Manual - Page 18

Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet, Opening, Direct Wire Connection

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Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening 45. Double-check dishwasher alignment in cabinet opening 47. Check door clearance Check that dishwasher is still level front to back and side to side in the cabinet opening. Open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of dishwasher. For some models, you may have to remove lower dish rack. This will keep screws from falling into pump area when you are securing dishwasher to countertop or cabinet. 46. Secure dishwasher IMPORTANT: Check that top of door does not contact screws, brackets, or countertop. If it does, adjust leveling legs or use the side attachment option. 48. Check inner spacing Open dishwasher door to prepare for securing the dishwasher to the countertop or side cabinet. NOTES: � The dishwasher must be secured to keep it from shifting when the door is opened or closed. � Do not drop screws into bottom of dishwasher. � Locate brackets installed in the "Choose Anchor Attachment Method" section, either on top or on the sides of the dishwasher. � If countertop anchoring: Secure dishwasher to the countertop with two #10 x 1/2" Phillips-head screws (included). � If side anchoring: Drill pilot holes in cabinet to avoid splitting the wood. Secure dishwasher to cabinet with two #10 x 1/2" Phillips-head screws (included). Remove upper rack for easier access. Open door and check that space between dishwasher cabinet opening and tub is equal on both sides. If spacing is not equal, loosen bracket screws and shift tub. Tighten bracket screws. Direct Wire Connection 49. Remove terminal box cover Using a 1/4" hex-head socket, nut driver, or Torx® T20® screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Retain for later use. 50. Install strain relief Install a UL-listed/CSA-approved metallic strain relief. 18

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Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet
Opening
45. Double-check dishwasher alignment in
cabinet opening
Check that dishwasher is still level front to back and side to
side in the cabinet opening.
Open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly
and spray arm of dishwasher. For some models, you may
have to remove lower dish rack. This will keep screws from
falling into pump area when you are securing dishwasher to
countertop or cabinet.
46. Secure dishwasher
Open dishwasher door to prepare for securing the
dishwasher to the countertop or side cabinet.
NOTES:
The dishwasher must be secured to keep it from shifting
when the door is opened or closed.
Do not drop screws into bottom of dishwasher.
Locate brackets installed in the “Choose Anchor
Attachment Method” section, either on top or on the sides
of the dishwasher.
If countertop anchoring:
Secure dishwasher to the
countertop with two #10 x 1/2" Phillips-head screws
(included).
If side anchoring:
Drill pilot holes in cabinet to avoid
splitting the wood. Secure dishwasher to cabinet with two
#10 x 1/2" Phillips-head screws (included). Remove upper
rack for easier access.
47. Check door clearance
IMPORTANT:
Check that top of door does not contact
screws, brackets, or countertop. If it does, adjust leveling
legs or use the side attachment option.
48. Check inner spacing
Open door and check that space between dishwasher
cabinet opening and tub is equal on both sides. If spacing is
not equal, loosen bracket screws and shift tub. Tighten
bracket screws.
Direct Wire Connection
49. Remove terminal box cover
Using a 1/4" hex-head socket, nut driver, or Torx
®
T20
®
screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Retain for later use.
50. Install strain relief
Install a UL-listed/CSA-approved metallic strain relief.