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Preparing Cabinet Opening

This dishwasher is designed to fit a standard dishwasher opening. An opening may be needed on both sides to route plumbing and electrical connections.

  • To ensure proper drainage, install the dishwasher no more than 12 ft. (3.65 m) from the sink.

  • The location must have sufficient space for the dishwasher door to open easily and provide at least 0.1” (2 mm) between the dishwasher and the cabinet sides.

  • If installing the dishwasher in a corner, leave a minimum of 2” (50 mm) between the dishwasher and the adjacent wall.

  • The adjacent wall must be free of obstructions.

  • For flush installations only, you may remove the cabinet brace a inside the cabinet.

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Choosing the Proper Location

Select a location as close to the sink as possible for easy connections to water supply line, drain hose and electrical connection.To allow for proper clearance of plumbing and electrical, use the template included with the literature to determine the clearance on the side of the cabinet where the cabinet meets the back wall. Using a 2 1/2” diameter hole saw, drill a hole in the target area as shown.The opening must be at least 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) in diameter to prevent damage to the cables and hoses during installation.Installation damage is not covered by the warranty, and leaks caused by improper installation may result in property damage.Do not use existing holes unless they are in the target area. Failure to properly locate the hole for the water and drain lines may prevent the dishwasher from installing flush with the cabinets and could result in kinked, pinched, crushed, stressed or damaged lines.

Installing Moisture Barrier Tape

Install the moisture barrier tape to the underside of the countertop to protect the surface from condensation when the appliance is opened.Clean and dry the area on the underside of the countertop and the sides of the cabinet opening where the tape will be applied.Remove the protective film from the tape.Install the tape on the underside of the countertop.Install the shorter pieces of tape on the sides of the cabinet opening at the top.Moisture barrier tape is included in the manual assembly bag.Condensation may occur on the underside or along the front edge of the countertop when the room temperature is low.