Kenmore 9743678 Dishwasher User Manual
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1. v cabinet front perpendicular to floor level floor If floor at front of opening is not level with floor at rear of opening shims may be needed to level dishwasher If dishwasher will be left unused for a period of time or in a location where it may be subject to freezing follow Winterizing instructions in Use and Care Guide Make sure pipes wires and drain hose are within the shaded area See Page 7 for dimensions HELPFUL TIP If the floor in the dishwasher opening is uneven example tile flooring only part way Inte opening you will need to take special care in measuring dimensions and In leveling dishwasher continued on page 5 continued from page 4 Electrical It is the customer s responsibility To contact a qualified electrician To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with all national and local codes and ordinances You must have y 120 volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply COPPER WIRE ONLY We recommend y a time delay fuse or circuit breaker V a separate circuit 1f direct wiring dishwasher direct wiring dishwasher Y use flexible armored or non metallic sheathed copper wire with grounding wire that meets the wiring requirements for your home and jocal codes and ordinances v use strain relief method provided with house wiring junction box or install a U L listed CSA certified clamp connector to t2. Undercounter Dishwasher Installation Instructions instructions P How do install the aq dishwasher e Connect dishwasher 17 20 e Secure dishwasher 21 e Check operation 22 What do need to have to install the dishwasher e Tools parts amp materials 1 2 e Requirements 3 6 Dishwasher dimensions Back cover Customize dishwasher Back cover What do I need to do before f install the dishwasher e Prepare cabinet 7 12 e Prepare dishwasher 13 16 Important Read and save these instructions Doing so will e make installation easier e help you in the future if you have questions e help if you have an electrical inspection Call your Sears store or service center when you have questions or need service When you call you will need the dishwasher model and serial numbers Part No 9744231 Your safety and the safety of others is very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey ali safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean A DANGER You will be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions
3. If you are direct wiring install a U L listed CSA certified clamp connector to the terminal box If using conduit use a U L listed CSA certified conduit connector If you are installing a power supply cord kit do so now and follow kit instructions HELPFUL TIP Put cardboard under dishwasher until it is installed in cabinet opening The cardboard will help protect floor covering during instalation Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed you need the lowest point Check chart for that height opening Put wheels in n cutout height the required position see iffustration 34 86 4cm 34 1 8 86 7em 2 eee aa 34 5 16 87 2cm 34 1 2 87 6cm continued on page 15 14 continued from page 14 Stand dishwasher upright Grasp the dishwasher door frame Tilt dishwasher backwards on wheels Move dishwasher close to cabinet opening Do not push on dishwasher panels or console they may dent if dishwasher has a power supply cord insert power supply cord into hole cut into cabinet Check that water line is on the left side of opening and drain hose is near the center of opening If using direct wire check that it is on the right side of opening Carefully move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening Do not kink or pinch copper tubing drain hose power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher
4. All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed v carefully open dishwasher door while someone grasps the rear of the dishwasher Remove shipping materials drain hose and lower rack Close dishwasher door Latch the dishwasher door shut VY observe all governing codes and ordinances v install this dishwasher as specified in these instructions v have everything you need to properly install dishwasher y contact a qualified installer to insure that dishwasher is installed to meet all electrical and plumbing national and local codes and ordinances Toois and materials needed All installations A pliers K safety glasses B Phillips screwdriver L 90 elbow with 3 8 C 5 16 and 1 4 nut N P T external drivers or hex threads on one sockets end The other end D measuring tape or must fit your water ruler supply line E 10 adjustable M flashlight wrench that opensto N Teflon tape or 1 1 8 2 9em pipe joint F flat blade compound screwdriver 0 shallow pan G gloves H utility knife l 2 twist on wire connectors which are the proper size to connect your household wiring to 16 gauge wiring in dishwasher small level e In addition for new installations electric drill with V clamp connector or 1 2 3 4 and Conduit connector to 1 1 2 hole saw bits fit a 7 8 2 2c
5. and cabinet Center dishwasher in opening 15 11 Remove cardboard from under dishwasher HELPFUL TIP It Is okay if dishwasher fits tightly Into cabinet opening Do not remove insulation blanket it acts as a sound barrier 12 t Align front of dishwasher console with countertop edge You may need 98 to adjust alignment to look good with side view your cabinets vue lat rale vista lateral A HELPFUL TIP Prop up one side of frame to hold dishwasher up off floor when adjusting front legs Check that leveling legs are firmly against the floor Place level on the rack guide on one side of the dishwasher tub Check that dishwasher s level from front to back Adjust leveling leg or add shims under rear wheel until dishwasher ts level Repeat for other side of dishwasher Place level against top front opening of tub Check that dishwasher is level from side to side If dishwasher ts not level adjust front legs up or down until dishwasher is level 16 Electrical Connection sectricai Check electrical requirements B SS pees see pages 4 6 You need to eau cai ee 1 lectrique f have the correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method desague d charge f check that power supply is disconnected Myouare usesteps _directwiring ia O using a power supply cord 1 2 Direct wire method Route direct wire so that it does not tou
6. electrical shock Check that power supply cord does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub Go to step 5 continued on page 19 continued from page 18 Water Connection HELPFUL TIP Compression fittings 4 Slide nut onto copper tubing about 1 inch 2 5cm 2 Slide ferrule onto the tubing Do not position ferrule on the end of the tubing 3 Put the tubing into the elbow as far as it will go 4 Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the nut onto the elbow threads Be careful when handling and positioning the copper tubing It bends and kinks easily HELPFUL TIP Hold water valve mounting bracket with pliers while attaching copper tubing To prevent vibration during operation route the water supply line so that it does not touch the dishwasher base frame or motor With copper tubing pushed into compression fitting as far as it will go use an adjustable wrench and tighten compression fitting nut to elbow on water inlet valve 19 Place paper towel under elbow Turn on water supply and check for leaks Drain Connection Route drain hose to avoid contact with motor door springs water fine cabinet or flooring Insert a cloth putty or caulking compound in hole around drain hose where hose passes through cabinet to help minimize vibration noise Do not remove Ne pas enlever No lo quite Place a shallow pan pie or cake pan unde
7. moving the spring end toward the back of the dishwasher Springs should be in the same notches on left and right sides Check Operation Read the Owner s Manual that came with your dishwasher Check that all parts have been installed and no steps were skipped Check that you have all the tools you used 5 back front parte trasera arri re ma delantera 1 2 3 At fuse box or circuit breaker turn on electrical power supply to dishwasher Start dishwasher and allow it to complete the Water Miser cycle Check that dishwasher is working properly and that there are no water Check that grounding clip is attached to the access panel Put lower panel in piace and start screws through lower pane holes and into dishwasher frame Do not tighten Slide access panel over and down onto screws Reinstall screws through holes in top of access panel Check that bottom edge of lower panel contacts the floor Tighten lower access panel screws If dishwasher does not operate v Has the circuit breaker tripped or the house fuse blown v Is the door closed tightly and latched v Has the cycle been set correctly to start the dishwasher v Is the water turned on 22 To customize your dishwasher 5 24 5 8 62 5cm if you want to Order the cotor accessory Call U S only Side view 24 61 m one Vista lateral Change door and access panel color White 675773 1 800 665 9978 wn Vue lat rale
8. to waste tee or disposer inlet above drain trap in house plumbing and 20 inches 50 8cm minimum above the floor use an air gap if the drain hose is connected to house plumbing lower than 20 inches 50 8cm above subfloor or floor y use 1 2 minimum I D drain line fittings f a Eii ajad 24 61cm L ajad 2 Be m 24 61cm 6 15 2cm 6 15 2cm 4 10 2cm 4 oe 10 2cm a 10 2cm 2 1 2 1 2 6 4cm B ee Sa 6 4cm 2 6 1 m 5 12 7em 2 5 12 7cm 5 1em Measured from the lowest point on the underside of countertop Minimum measured from narrowest point of opening Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock 34 86 4cm min Lut openings in shaded area of Cabinet walis or floor as specified in chart OPENING FOR DIAMETER I Sem 1 Disconnect the power supply Turn water off 2 Put on gloves and safety glasses If you are replacing a dishwasher v check that the water line reaches to the front left of opening where the water connection will be made v check that the direct wire reaches y to the front right of opening where a J the electrical connection will be ee N made H A YV If the water line and the direct wire V _ vasja A
9. Almond 675774 1 800 665 9978 e Install custom wood panels you Black 9743678 1 800 366 7278 need a trim accessory that matches O _2N0 26k the dishwasher color White 9743679 1 800 366 7278 Soat 33 7 8 Almond 9743680 1 800 366 7278 Vy 86cm min If you have installation questions 1 800 473 7247 c to front of door frame In Canada call toll free 1 800 665 4455 to order accessories or ask installation questions al trente del marco Q de ia puerta jusqu au devant du cadre de ia porte ij 19 3 4 50 2cm gt co jd Back view 24 61cm Vista trasera Vue arri re Part No 9744231 Printed in U S A Pieza No 9744231 Impreso en los EE UU N de pi ce 9744231 Sears Roebuck and Co 3333 Beverly Rd Hoffman Estates IL 60179 imprim aux U
10. O reach into the opening far enough go to S yoi step 10 page 11 If you are installing a new dishwasher complete all of the following steps Electrical Foltow all national and local codes and ordinances for completing electrica supply to cabinet direct wiring 3 4 and 5 using a power supply cord HELPFUL TIP Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route wire into the cabinet opening from the right side continued on page 9 continued from page 8 Direct wire method Cut a 3 4 1 9cm hole in right hand cabinet side rear or floor Optional locations are shown Wood cabinet Sand hole until smooth Metal cabinet Cover hole with Grommet Part No 302797 available from your Sears store or service center Run wire into house wiring junction 4 box Use strain relief method provided with junction box If no strain relief is provided install a U L listed CSA certified clamp connector for flexible type wire If installing conduit attach a U L listed CSA certified conduit connector to junction box Run other end of wire through cabinet hole Cable must extend to the right front of cabinet opening Go to step 6 Power supply cord method Cut a 1 1 2 3 8cm hole in right hand cabinet rear or side Optional locations are shown Wood cabinet Sand hole until smooth Metal cabinet Cover hole with Grommet Part No 302797 available from your Sears store or service c
11. ch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub Pult direct wire through hole in terminal box HELPFUL TIP Select the proper size twist on connectors to connect your household wiring to 16 gauge dishwasher wiring Insert wire ends Into twist on connector Do not pre twist bare wire e Twist connector Gently tug on wires to be sure both are secured AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box Do not use an extension cord Failure to do so can result in death fire or electrical shock Connect the wires as follows using twist on connectors sized to connect direct wire to 16 gauge dishwasher wire Form bare ground wire into a U shaped hook Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector and under the washer Securely tighten ground connector Power supply wire Terminal box wire white 3white black lt black grounding wire ground connector Tighten clamp connector or conduit connector screws Reinstall terminal box cover with 4 wires inside terminal box Go to step 5 1 Power supply cord method AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or
12. e from local plumbing supply stores HELPFUL TIP To reduce the vibration of the hose insert a cloth putty or caulking compound in hole around drain hose Insert drain hose into hole cut in cabinet to the front center of opening where drain connection will be made Prepare dishwasher AWARNING k A Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed Do not push down on open door Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two people to move and install dishwasher Failure to do so may result in back or other injury 1 Put dishwasher corner posts behind dishwasher Grasp sides of dishwasher door frame and put dishwasher on tts back Remove two top screws and two bottom screws attaching access pane and lower panel to dishwasher using a 1 4 hex socket nut driver or Phillips screwdriver Remove panels and set panels aside ona protective surface Check that grounding clip stays attached to access panel HELPFUL TIP Hold water valve mounting 9 bracket with pliers while O ee elbow to water inlet valve 13 Apply Teflon tape or pipe joint compound to 90 elbow fitting and connect fitting to water inlet valve Hold bracket with pliers Tighten elbow until snug and be sure that t faces to the rear Remove terminal box cover Pull appliance wires through hole in terminal box
13. enter Install a mating three prong grounding type wall receptacle in the cabinet next to the dishwasher opening Go to step 6 4a Water line HELPFUL TIP Routing the water line through the feft side of cabinet opening will make water connection easier Cut a 1 2 1 3cm minimum hole in 6 left hand cabinet side rear or floor Optional locations are shown Measure overall length of copper tubing required Attach copper tubing to water line with manual shutoff valve gin araa Carefully feed copper tubing through Ja p hole in cabinet copper tubing will bend Jt and kink easily until it is far enough ly PA into the cabinet opening to connect it to a dishwasher inlet on the front left of dishwasher 8 Turn shutoff valve to ON position Flush water into a bucket to get rid of particles that may clog the inlet valve 9 Turn shutoff valve to OFF position continued on page 11 continued from page 10 Drain hose Cut a 1 1 2 3 8cm diameter hole in cabinet wall or floor on the side of the opening closest to the sink Connect drain hose to waste tee or waste disposer following one method 11 It you have and gotostep l maro tte a waste disposer mea ate se no airgap tte owsa opon ee te _ no waste disposer an air gap is recommended Waste disposer air gap 1 Remove the disposer knockout plug Cut end of drain
14. he house wiring junction box If using conduit use a U L listed CSA certified conduit connector lf connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord use Power Supply Cord Kit Part No 4317824 available from your Sears store or service center Follow the kit instructions for installing the power supply cord If kit is unavailable use a U L listed 16 gauge three conductor power supply cord that meets all local codes and ordinances Maximum length of the power supply cord is 6 feet 1 8m v a clamp connector to fit a 7 8 2 2cm diameter hole is required to om secure power supply coru iw dishwasher terminal box power supply cord must plug into a mating three prong grounded outlet located in the cabinet next to the dishwasher opening Outlet must meet all local codes and ordinances Water You must have y a hot water line with 20 125 psi 138 862 kPa water pressure vw 120 F 49 C water at dishwasher y 3 8 0 D copper tubing with compression fitting 1 2 minimum plastic tubing is optional but not recommended v a 90 elbow with 3 8 N P T external pipe threads on one end Do not solder within 6 15 2cm from water iniet valve Drain You must use a new 12 feet 3 7m maximum drain hose that meets all current AHAM IAPMO test standards and is resistant to heat and detergent v have a high drain loop 20 inches 50 8cm above the subfloor or floor v connect drain hose
15. hose if needed do not cut ribbed section 2 Attach drain hose to air gap with spring type clamp 3 Use a rubber hose connector with spring or screw type clamps to connect air gap to disposer inlet This connection MUST be before drain trap and at least 20 50 8cm above the floor where dishwasher will be installed Go to step 12 No waste disposer air gap 1 Cut end of drain hose if needed do not cut ribbed section 2 Attach drain hose to air gap with 1 1 2 2 3 8 5cm screw clamp 3 Use a rubber hose connector with spring or screw type clamps to connect air gap to waste tee Q This connection MUST be before drain trap and at least 20 50 8cm above the floor where dishwasher will be installed Go to step 12 11b 11 12 Waste disposer no air gap 1 Remove the disposer knockout plug Do not cut end of drain hose 2 Attach drain hose to disposer inlet with spring type clamp This connection MUST be before drain trap and at least 20 50 8cm above the floor where dishwasher will be installed Go to step 12 No waste disposer no air gap 1 Cut end of drain hose do not cut ribbed section 2 Attach drain hose to waste tee with 1 1 2 2 3 8 5cm screw clamp This connection MUST be before drain trap and at least 20 50 8cm above the floor where dishwasher will be installed Go to step 12 Parts availabl
16. m smail tubing cutter diameter hale wire stripper 1 1 2 2 screw type clamp if connecting to waste tee copper tubing 3 8 recommended maD pow Parts supplied A 2 drain hose clamps B 2 No 10 x 1 2 Phillips head screws C drain hose Make sure all these parts are included oe See parts list for accessories available for your me dishwasher ts equiremen Cabinet opening AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Enclose dishwasher completely on the top sides and rear Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock Do not run water or drain lines or electrical wiring where they can cross in front of or contact dishwasher motor or legs The location must provide 1 4 64cm minimum clearance between motor and flooring to prevent motor overheating Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring Protect dishwasher and water lines leading to dishwasher against freezing Damage from freezing is not covered by the warranty A side panel kit is available from your Sears store or service center for installing your dishwasher at end of cabinet Check location where dishwasher will be installed The location must provide V easy access to water electricity and drain vY convenient loading Corner locations require a 2 5 1cm minimum clearance between the side of the dishwasher door and wall or cabinet v square opening for proper operation and appearance
17. r drain connector Remove drain hose connector cap Put the drain hose clamp onto the connector Push drain hose onto connector up to the stops on connector Use pliers to open clamp and slide clamp over drain hose and connector Release clamp and check that the drain hose is held securely on connector 20 AWARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed Do not push down on open door Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts Open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of dishwasher This will prevent screws from falling into pump area when securing dishwasher to countertop Check that dishwasher is stil level Secure dishwasher to countertop with two No 10 x 1 2 Phillips head screws The dishwasher MUST be secured to keep it from tipping when door is opened Do Not drop screws into bottom of dishwasher Open door about 3 inches 7 6cm and check that space between inner door and tub is equal on both sides If spacing is not equal loosen bracket screws and shift tub Tighten bracket screws Remove paper or towel from dishwasher 21 Open and CrOse Wie UOUT scvelal UNSS The door should open and close easily If the door closes too quickly decrease the spring tension by moving the spring end toward the front of the dishwasher If the door falls open increase the spring tension by
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