KitchenAid Front-Loading Automatic Dishwasher Washer/Dryer User Manual


 
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Levelthe Washer
One foot has been installed at a different height on your new
washer. The other three feet were preset at the factory. Properly
leveling your washer will minimize excessive noise and vibration.
1. Using a ⁹⁄₁₆" (14 mm) open-end wrench, verify that the nuts on
the three preset feet are tightened against the cabinet.
2. Slide the washer to its final location.
3. Push on the upper front panel to be sure that the washer is on
the rear feet. Lower the right front foot until it contacts the
floor. By hand, firmly rotate the foot up to an additional
1¹⁄₂ turns.
4. Check the levelness of the washer by placing a level on the
top edge of the washer, first side to side, then front to back.
5. Rock washer gently front to back, side to side and diagonally
to make sure that all four feet are in firm contact with the floor.
6. After the washer is level, use a ⁹⁄₁₆" (14 mm) open-end wrench
to turn the nuts on the feet tightly against the washer cabinet.
IMPORTANT: All four feet must be tightened. If the nuts are
not tight against the washer cabinet, the washer may vibrate.
7. If the washer is not level, move the washer out slightly and
first prop the front with a wood block and adjust the feet as
necessary. Then prop the back and adjust feet as necessary.
Repeat this step until the washer is level.
CompleteInstallation
1. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the
correct electrical supply and the recommended grounding
method. See “Electrical Requirements.”
2. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part,
go back through the steps to see which step was skipped.
3. Check that you have all of your tools.
4. Remove any protective film or tape remaining on the washer.
5. Set the optional decorative mat in place on top of the washer.
NOTE: Make sure the top of the washer and the bottom of
the mat are clean.
6. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
7. Check that the water faucets are on.
8. Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses.
9. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
10. Read “Washer Use.”
11. To test and to clean your washer, measure ¹⁄₂ the detergent
manufacturer’s recommended amount of HE High Efficiency
detergent for a medium-size load. Pour the detergent into the
detergent dispenser. Select NORMAL/CASUAL, and then
select START. Allow the washer to complete one whole cycle.