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KitchenAid Dishwasher Installation Hardware Kit #WPW10292152

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for using the installation hardware kit to install your dishwasher.

All of the information for this hardware kit replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag

Tools needed: 1/4" nut driver, Channel Lock pliers, phillips head screwdriver

Step By Step Instructions

1
The dishwasher installation hardware kit contains two hose retaining clamps, two mounting brackets and the accompanying screws.
2
The small retaining clamp should be used to secure the drain hose to the drain hose loop.
3
The large retaining clamp should be used to secure the drain hose to the garbage disposer or the drain pipe under the sink.
4
The mounting brackets are used to secure the top of the dishwasher to the countertop or the sides of the appliance to the cabinet.
5
If you need to replace the existing mounting brackets on an installed dishwasher, the appliance will need to be moved a few inches away from the cabinet.
6
Turn off the power to the appliance then use a quarter-inch nut driver or a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the mounting screws securing the lower access panels.
7
Remove the outer panel along with the inner panel and the attached insulation.
8
Determine if the water and power supply lines provide enough slack to move the dishwasher.
9
If not, you will need to fully uninstall the appliance.
10
To do this, first shut off the water supply valve.
11
Use channel-lock pliers to unthread the water supply line elbow fitting from the inlet valve be prepared for some water to spill.
12
Next, use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw to release the terminal box from the right support rail.
13
Detach the cover note the orientation of the power wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
14
Unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.
15
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief and power wires from the terminal box.
16
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
17
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
18
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
19
Very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
20
Remove the old mounting brackets from the frame if necessary.
21
If the dishwasher is top-mounted, position the brackets in the slots at the top of the frame then bend the tabs to lock the brackets in place.
22
If the dishwasher is side-mounted, use pliers to break off the ends of the brackets at the appropriate score lines for a stainless steel tub.
23
Remove the plastic buttons from the sides of the tub.
24
Insert the modified brackets into the side slots and bend the tabs in toward the side of the dishwasher to hold the brackets in place.
25
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
26
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
27
If this is a new side-mounted installation, be sure to drill pilot holes for the mounting screws to avoid splitting the cabinet wood.
28
The hole in the bracket can be used as a template for the pilot hole.
29
Now thread the provided screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
30
If applicable, reinstall the plastic buttons at the sides of the tub.
31
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or garbage disposer.
32
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
33
Fully position the wires and strain relief in the terminal box then thread and tighten the strain relief nut.
34
Secure the grounding wire with the screw.
35
Join the black wires together and the white wires together and secure them with the wire nuts.
36
With the wires positioned inside the terminal box, realign the cover then thread the screw to secure the box to the support rail.
37
Reconnect the water supply line elbow fitting to the inlet valve.
38
Reposition the inner access panel and insulation followed by the outer panel.
39
Rethread and tighten the screws to secure.
40
With the procedure completed, turn the water supply back on as well as the power and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for using the installation hardware kit to install your dishwasher.

All of the information for this hardware kit replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag

Tools needed: 1/4" nut driver, Channel Lock pliers, phillips head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
The dishwasher installation hardware kit contains two hose retaining clamps, two mounting brackets and the accompanying screws.
2
The small retaining clamp should be used to secure the drain hose to the drain hose loop.
3
The large retaining clamp should be used to secure the drain hose to the garbage disposer or the drain pipe under the sink.
4
The mounting brackets are used to secure the top of the dishwasher to the countertop or the sides of the appliance to the cabinet.
5
If you need to replace the existing mounting brackets on an installed dishwasher, the appliance will need to be moved a few inches away from the cabinet.
6
Turn off the power to the appliance then use a quarter-inch nut driver or a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the mounting screws securing the lower access panels.
7
Remove the outer panel along with the inner panel and the attached insulation.
8
Determine if the water and power supply lines provide enough slack to move the dishwasher.
9
If not, you will need to fully uninstall the appliance.
10
To do this, first shut off the water supply valve.
11
Use channel-lock pliers to unthread the water supply line elbow fitting from the inlet valve be prepared for some water to spill.
12
Next, use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw to release the terminal box from the right support rail.
13
Detach the cover note the orientation of the power wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
14
Unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.
15
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief and power wires from the terminal box.
16
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
17
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
18
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
19
Very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
20
Remove the old mounting brackets from the frame if necessary.
21
If the dishwasher is top-mounted, position the brackets in the slots at the top of the frame then bend the tabs to lock the brackets in place.
22
If the dishwasher is side-mounted, use pliers to break off the ends of the brackets at the appropriate score lines for a stainless steel tub.
23
Remove the plastic buttons from the sides of the tub.
24
Insert the modified brackets into the side slots and bend the tabs in toward the side of the dishwasher to hold the brackets in place.
25
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
26
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
27
If this is a new side-mounted installation, be sure to drill pilot holes for the mounting screws to avoid splitting the cabinet wood.
28
The hole in the bracket can be used as a template for the pilot hole.
29
Now thread the provided screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
30
If applicable, reinstall the plastic buttons at the sides of the tub.
31
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or garbage disposer.
32
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
33
Fully position the wires and strain relief in the terminal box then thread and tighten the strain relief nut.
34
Secure the grounding wire with the screw.
35
Join the black wires together and the white wires together and secure them with the wire nuts.
36
With the wires positioned inside the terminal box, realign the cover then thread the screw to secure the box to the support rail.
37
Reconnect the water supply line elbow fitting to the inlet valve.
38
Reposition the inner access panel and insulation followed by the outer panel.
39
Rethread and tighten the screws to secure.
40
With the procedure completed, turn the water supply back on as well as the power and your dishwasher should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

Parts Needed
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Cleaner
Cleaner
$9.80
Total$0.00

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