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16. Remove the two screws and the custom panel and
drill two – 3/32" pilot holes 1/2" (13 mm) deep,
where marked.
17. Reattach the custom panel, inner panel and handle
assembly to the door.
18. Reinstall the two upper most screws into the inner
panel. Do not tighten completely. This will hold the
custom panel assembly in place on the door frame.
19. Install the two #8-18 x 1-3/8" screws from the literature
package in the top corners of the door.
20. Align the top edge of the full front panel with the top
edge of the console and secure corner screws.Tighten
the two remaining screws installed in Step 18. Reinstall
and tighten the remaining screws in the inner panel.
align top edges
Front vented models
If the front of your dishwasher
looks like this, it is designed
for a custom panel.
Model shown – KUDS01D_SP.
All other models require an
accessory option to attach
custom panels.
NOTE: A custom front panel
must weigh no more than 14
pounds (6.3 kg) and must be
made to these dimensions. It is recommended that a
cabinetmaker cut the custom panel because of precise
dimensions needed.
IMPORTANT: Use a moisture resistant sealer on both sides
and all edges of panel to protect from humidity.
front
vent
1/8" (3.2 mm)
1/8"
(3.2 mm)
front
23-3/8"
(59.4 cm)
Front View Side View
3/4"
(1.9 cm)
*25-29/32"
(65.8 cm)
1. To install the custom panel, first remove metal front
panel from door.
2. With TORX
®
screwdriver, remove lower three screws
from both sides of inner door.
3. Hold panel up while removing screws.
NOTE: Some models have four screws per side.
4. Lay metal panel on back of custom panel.
5. Align top edge of custom panel with top edge of metal
panel, and center it side to side.
6. Mark the position of four inner holes on custom panel.
7. Drill four 3/32" holes in custom panel at marked
positions.
8. Attach custom panel to metal panel with four #10 x 1/2"
wood screws (not supplied). (If the custom panel is less
than 3/4" (1.9 cm) thick where the screws are attached,
shorter screws may be required.)
9. Reattach the assembled panels to dishwasher door.
2 screws
1-3/8"
screw
3 screws
3 screws
front panel
*This dimension is for 4" (10.2 cm) toe kick. If the installation needs a
higher toe kick, adjust the height of the wood panel accordingly. Not
recommended for toe kicks greater than 6" (15.2 cm).
NOTE: These dimensions are for frameless custom panel
models with a 4-inch (10.2 cm) console only.
custom panel
dimensions
4 inner holes
custom panel
metal panel