Whirlpool WDT730HAMZ Installation Instructions - Page 18

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Side Attachment: 37. Break end of bracket 40. Closes too quickly - decrease spring tension A B A. Scored line for stainless steel tub models B. Scored line for plastic tub models Break off the end of the bracket along the scored line using pliers. 38. Install bracket If the door closes too quickly, decrease the spring tension by moving the spring end toward the front of the dishwasher. NOTE: Springs should be in the same notches on left and right sides. 41. Closes too quickly - decrease spring tension A A. Bend tabs Push bracket into slot on the side of dishwasher and bend tab in toward the side of the dishwasher so that it keeps the bracket in place. Repeat this step for the other side of the dishwasher. NOTE: Install wood shims to the inside of the cabinets if the gap between the sides of the cabinet and the sides of the dishwasher are greater than 1/2" (13 mm) on each side. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. This will be done later. Final Installation Check 39. Open and close door If the door falls open, increase the spring tension by moving the spring end toward the back of the dishwasher. NOTE: Springs should be in the same notches on left and right sides. 42. Align front of dishwasher with front of cabinet doors Align front of dishwasher door panel with front of cabinet doors. You may need to adjust alignment to be even with your cabinets. 18

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Side Attachment:
37. Break end of bracket
A
B
A. Scored line for stainless steel tub models
B. Scored line for plastic tub models
Break off the end of the bracket along the scored line using
pliers.
38. Install bracket
A
A. Bend tabs
Push bracket into slot on the side of dishwasher and bend
tab in toward the side of the dishwasher so that it keeps the
bracket in place. Repeat this step for the other side of the
dishwasher.
NOTE:
Install wood shims to the inside of the cabinets if the
gap between the sides of the cabinet and the sides of the
dishwasher are greater than 1/2" (13 mm) on each side.
NOTE:
Do not attach the dishwasher. This will be done later.
Final Installation Check
39. Open and close door
40. Closes too quickly – decrease spring tension
If the door closes too quickly, decrease the spring tension by
moving the spring end toward the front of the dishwasher.
NOTE:
Springs should be in the same notches on left and
right sides.
41. Closes too quickly – decrease spring tension
If the door falls open, increase the spring tension by moving
the spring end toward the back of the dishwasher.
NOTE:
Springs should be in the same notches on left and
right sides.
42. Align front of dishwasher with front of cabinet
doors
Align front of dishwasher door panel with front of cabinet
doors. You may need to adjust alignment to be even with
your cabinets.