DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for installing a door handle on KitchenAid dishwasher model #KDTE204EPA3.
All of the information for this handle installation video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: 3/16" drill bit
Step-By-Step Instructions1
When installing a dishwasher door handle on a custom wood panel, the handles should be centered on the panel and positioned 2 to 5 inches from the top edge.
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Measure the distance between the screw holes on the handle or the holes where the mounting studs will be inserted.
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Mark the panel accordingly.
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Use a 3/16 inch or appropriate size drill bit to drill pilot holes through the front of the panel.
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Use an appropriate size drill bit to drill out the areas surrounding the screw holes on the back of the panel to countersink the holes.
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Now, insert mounting screws through the back of the panel, making sure the heads of the screws are flush with the panel surface.
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Align the handle and thread the screws into the handle or thread the mounting studs onto the ends of the screws and tighten if applicable.
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Use an appropriate sized allen wrench to thread the two set screws loosely into the handle.
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Align the handle on the mounting studs and use the allen wrench to tighten the set screws.