Maytag MDB6100AWB Installation - Manual (Page 2)

The door has two main springs, one located on each hinge. There are two slots on each hinge that allow
for door adjustment with the access panel removed.
To change door spring tension, use a 1/4" hex-nut driver to either loosen or tighten a single screw located
on each door spring adjustment bracket (See instructions below). The spring adjustment brackets are
located on either side of the dishwasher frame. These brackets stretch the springs by sliding for ward
and back along the dishwasher frame.
DOOR SPRING ADJUSTMENT DOOR SPRING ADJUSTMENT
For heavy wood panels, an auxiliar y booster spring kit is available.
CAUTION: Disconnect electrical power before you start!
ALL ELECTRICAL WIRING AND GROUNDING
SHOULD BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
NATIONAL AND LOCAL CODES.
CHECK LOCAL PLUMBING CODES
FOR APPROVED PLUMBING
PROCEDURES AND ACCESSORIES.
ALL PLUMBING SHOULD BE DONE
I N A C C O R D A N C E W I T H
NATIONAL AND LOCAL CODES.
This appliance must be connected to a
grounded metal, permanent wiring
system; or an equipment-grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment-grounding terminal or lead
on the appliance.
This dishwasher is designed for
operation on an individual 120 VAC,
60 Hz grounded electrical circuit.
Use required fuse (15 amp) or
comparable circuit breaker. Two
wire with ground ser vice to the
dishwasher is recommended for
connection at the terminal box and
for grounding.
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
Dishwaser Side View
G R O U N D I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S G R O U N D I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
To increase spring tension: (If door falls too fast) Tighten each screw by turning clockwise.
To decrease spring tension: (If door falls too slowly) Loosen each screw by turning counterclockwise.
CAUTION: To prevent accidental contact with electrical
connections, built-in dishwasher models must not be connected
to a power source unless the dishwasher is completely enclosed,
with front panels in place. If the back or either side of the
dishwasher is exposed, a panel must be used to complete this
enclosure. Failure to follow this warning could result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING !
CAUTION: To prevent the possibility of electrical shock,
this dishwasher, as other electrical appliances, must be
adequately grounded. It is the responsibility of the installer
at the point of installation, taking into consideration local
conditions and requirements. Failure to follow this warning
could result in death or serious injury
WARNING !
CAUTION: Disconnect electrical power to
dishwasher before you start! Failure to
follow this warning could result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING !
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