Tools required for installation: Phillips screwdriver, Pencil
or marker, ¼” socket or ¼”hex driver, Power Drill, 1/8” drill bit.
Procedures for Installing a Panel with Trim Kit and/or Trim Kit
Step1:
Removing Access Panel
Refer to
Figure 1. Loosen and remove screws that secure Access Panel to frame of
dishwasher. Save screws for re-use later on in installation.
Step 2:
Re-installing or Lowering
Access Panel
Refer to
Figure 2A. Installing Access Plate. Follow
this procedure with Kenmore,
Whirlpool and Kitchen Aid dishwashers.
Using two
(2) of the screws removed from the Access Panel in Step 1 to temporarily
secure the Access plate (15/8” x 231/4” plate) to the frame, by inserting
screws through top holes of plate into the bottom holes on frame where
Access Panel was installed. With plate in position, mark frame
through lower holes in plate.
Remove plate. At marks-Drill 1/8th. diameter
holes in frame. Figure2B, Secure Access Plate to the top edge of Access Panel with
the two bolts & nuts provided. (# 8/32-1” with hex head nut).
Refer to
Figure 2A. Remount Access Panel by inserting screws through the top
holes of plate into the top holes of frame. Bottom of Access plate is now
screwed into holes you just drilled into frame. Refer to
Figure 2B. Follow this procedure with Maytag/Jenn-Air Models. Install New
Access Panel with screws utilizing the same holes on the frame
originally used to secure factory Access Panel.No Drilling required.
Step
3:
Installing Panels and One Piece Framed Trim
Refer to Figure 3A. On door panel-peel back edges of prtective paper approximately
one inch. Place door panel in back of framed trim with partially
peeled side facing out. Carefully place frame and panel on tothe door.
Trim should have a snug fit. Secure trim to door with self-tappingscrews
enclosed.
Do not over tighten screws-over tightening may
cause screw
threads to strip. Self-tapping screws eliminate the need to pre drill pilothole.
Self-tapping screws maybe “screwed” in with Power Drill.As
illustrated in Figure 3A- Framed Trim for selected models are equipped with
tabs on top of sides that is meant to slide under the side of the dishwasher
control panel.
Refer to
Figure 3B. Repeat above procedure for installing Panels & Trim to Access
Panel. Remove
protective plastic/paper from panels.
NOTE:
With Maytag/Jenn-Air Models.
Install New Access Panel with screws utitlizing the same holes on the frame
originally used to secure factory Access Panel. No Drilling required.
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