Specifications are subject to change without notice. See installation instructions for additional details.
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The D1796FI and D1996FI can only be installed with a fully-
integrated custom door panel that extends from the toe kick to
the counter top. The unit comes with everything needed to make
installing the door panel easy. The door is predrilled for the
panel’s mounting screws.
The custom panel should be a minimum of 3/4" (19 mm) thick.
ITEMS PROVIDED WITH THE UNIT
• Two 3/8" screws
• Four 1-3/4" screws
• Four adhesive-backed plastic spacer washers
ADJUSTING THE DOOR SPRINGS
Before you push the dishwasher into the cabinet opening, test the
door to make sure it stays in place at any angle. If it tends to fall
down, pull out the machine and tension the door
springs on the sides of the machine by moving
them one hole farther back or by twisting the
spring to make it shorter.
CUSTOM PANEL DIMENSIONS
Width: 23-1/2" (597 mm)
Height: 28-1/8"–30-1/8" (714 mm–765 mm)
(Measured from the top of the panel to the lower
edge of the kitchen cabinet.)
Thickness: Minimum 3/4" (19 mm)
Weight: Up to 22 lb.
INSTALLING THE CUSTOM PANEL
Before fitting the custom panel, the dishwasher must be installed
underneath the cabinet. After you’ve made the required
measurements, pull the machine out again to install the panel.
Refer to the illustration at right for instruction references.
1. Fit the handle (A) onto the panel according to the manufact-
urer’s instructions. (NOTE: A handle should be used rather
than a knob, because a knob does not provide enough grip.)
2. Remove the adhesive protection from the washers and place
them in line with the four keyholes (C) on the metal front of
the dishwasher door.
3. Loosen the screws (D) on the outer edges of the dishwasher
door.
4. Pull the turbo fan exhaust frame (E) down until the lower edge
aligns with the lower edge of the cabinets and tighten the
screws. Snap the plastic duct into the turbo fan exhaust vent.
WARNING! The custom panel must not
obstruct the fan exhaust vent; otherwise,
steam from the vent could eventually
damage the cabinet.
5. The two short screws (B) go into the back of the panel, 16-
3/16" (411 mm) from the upper edge of the panel and 5/8"
from the outer edges. Insert the short screws into the panel,
leaving 1/8" (3 mm) of space between the screw head and
the panel.
6. Hook the panel screws (F) into the keyholes (C) on the
dishwasher door.
7. Push the panel upwards until the lower edge aligns with the
lower edge of the cabinets and secure the screws.
WARNING! The custom panel should not extend more
than 2-15/16" (75 mm) below the bottom of the dish-
washer door; otherwise, it will strike the toe kick and
damage the machine and/or the panel.
FITTING THE D1796FI AND D1996FI CUSTOM DOOR PANEL
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