Whirlpool Custom 18″ and 24″ Wood Door Panel Instruction Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR CUSTOM 18″ AND 24″ WOOD DOOR PANEL

IMPORTANT: Before installing your dishwasher, please use this instruction sheet as a supplement to the Installation Instructions.

Custom Panel Models Only

Gather these additional tools and parts before starting the attachment of the custom panel. Read and follow the instructions provided in this instruction sheet.
Additional Tools Needed:

Parts Supplied with Custom Panel Models:

  • Template (located inside Use and Care Guide bag assembly)

NOTE: The screws supplied are used for only a 0.59″ (1.5 cm) thick wooden panel. If the wooden panel is less than 0.59″ (1.5 cm) thick, customers must purchase screws locally.

Custom Panel Dimensions

18″ Custom Panel Dimensions

24″ Custom Panel Dimensions
NOTES:

  • The handle for the custom panel is not included.
  • All mounting hardware supplied is for a 0.59″ (1.5 cm) thick wood panel. If a thinner wood panel or materials other than wood is used, it is the customer’s responsibility to obtain the proper length screws and adjust the pilot holes accordingly.

IMPORTANT: Use a moisture-resistant sealer on both sides and all edges of the panel to avoid damage from moisture.

1. Attach the template to the wood panel

Attach the provided template to the back side of the custom panel with tape. Make sure that the center of the template is aligned with the center of the wooden panel and top of the template is aligned to the top face of the wooden panel.

2. Pre-drill holes for studs and brackets
3. Install brackets and studs

Remove the template. Install brackets and studs using the screws provided.

4. Install customer-supplied handle

IMPORTANT: Make sure to countersink screw heads on the backside of the panel so that the screw heads are flush with the panel.

5. Slide panel onto the door

Align the studs on the custom panel to the keyhole slots on the door assembly. Ensure that the studs and brackets are engaged in the keyhole slots. Slide the panel down until the top surface of the panel is flush with the top of the door.

6. Secure the door panel

Secure the door panel by inserting the four anchor screws provided into the inner door frame holes. See screw hole locations in the above illustration.

7. Check the spring tension

Open and close the door to check the spring tension of the door.

8. Adjust spring tension (if needed)

If needed, adjust the spring tension by using a Phillips-head screwdriver. Turn screws clockwise to increase tension or counterclockwise to decrease door tension.
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