FRIGIDAIRE FFBD1821MB - Manual (Page 9)

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Installation Instructions
STEP 10 SECURE DISHWASHER
TO COUNTERTOP OR CABINET
In this step you will need the 2 Phillips special head
screws set aside prior to Step 1. The dishwasher must
be secured to the countertop or the cabinet sides.
When countertops are made of wood, use Method 1.
When countertops are granite or other materials that
will not accept screws, use Method 2 to secure
dishwsher at the sides.
IMPORTANT
: Drive Screws
straight and flush. Protruding screw heads will scratch
the top or sides of the control panel and can interfere
with door closing.
Method 1: Secure dishwasher to Wood Countertop.
• Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the
countertop with the 2 Phillips special head screws
provided.
Method 2: Secure dishwasher with side-mounting
brackets.
• Remove plug buttons (one on each side).
When step is complete, close dishwasher door and
verify that gap between countertop and top of
dishwasher door is at least 1/2".
• Install screws through the dishwasher side mount
bracket and into the adjacent cabinet on each side.
Reinstall plug buttons.
STEP 11 CONNECT WATER
SUPPLY
Ferrule
90 ° Elbow
Compression Nut
Hot Water
Supply Line
Connect water supply to 90° elbow.
• Slide compression nut, then ferrule over end of water
line.
• Insert water line into 90° elbow.
• Slide ferrule against elbow and secure with
compression nut.
IMPORTANT
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Check to be sure
that door spring does not rub or contact the fill hose or
water supply line. Test by opening and closing the
door. Re-route the lines if a rubbing noise or
interference occurs.
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Figure S-2
Figure S-1