Kenmore 36314482100, 36314672100, 36314673100, 36314674100, 36314679100 Installation Guide

Installation instructions
for your new

Builto/n
Dishwasher

CAUTION:

If you received a damaged dishwasher,

you should immediatelycontact your
dealer or builder.

[] Two Phillips head countertop mounting screws taped to dishwasher

Materials required:

[] 90° elbow

(3/8"NPTexternal thread on one end and

opposite end sizedto fit water supply)
[] Thread seal tape
[] UL Listed Wire nuts (3)

o Before youbegin--Read these instructions completely and earefully_
o IMPORTANT-Save these instructions fur local inspector's use,

= IMPORTANT-OBSERVEALL GOVERNING CODESAND ORDINANCES.
= Note to Installer-Be sureto leave these instructions with the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer-Keep these instructions with your Owners Manual forfuture reference,

Electrical Cable

or Power Cord

The dishwasher MUST be installed to allow for future removal
from the enclosure ifservice is required. Installation of this

dishwasher requires basic mechanical and electrical skills_
Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

ScrewTypeClamps

90° Elbow

Fornew installationsonly:

[] Air gap for drain hose, if required
[] Waste tee for house plumbing, if applicable

[] Electrical cable or power cord, if applicable
[] Screwtype hose clamps

[] Strain relief for electrical connection
[] Hand shut-off valve (recommended)
[] Water line 3/8"rain copper or t/2" rain plastic
[] Coupler for extending drain line, if applicable

Toolsrequired:

[] Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers
[] Adjustable wrench (6")

[] Level
[] Carpenters square

E) Measuring tape
[] Safety glasses

D Flashlight

Fornew installations only:

[] Tubing cutter
[] Drill and appropriate bits

O Hole saw set

SafetyGlasses

Adjustable_h

Wrench _'_ _/

MeasuringTape

ThreadSeal

StrainRelief Tape Wire Nuts

_ Air _ Waste @ _)Gap Tee

Coupler

Level

'LotWater Line

®

Square

!

Shut-Off

Valve

. The rough cabinet opening must have a minimum width and

depth of 24",and approximately 34-1/2"high from floor to
underside of the countertop FigureA

• The back wall should be free of pipes or wires, Figure A

• Adjacent cabinets should be square and plumb to ensure a
good fit Figure A

• Forcorner installation, allow 2" rain clearance between

dishwasher and adjacent cabinet or wall or other

appliances, Figure B

ThisWallArea

Pipesorwires

34-1/2"_+1/4"

Undersideof

Ceuntertop

toFloor

Countertop

Dishwasher

t

25"

FigureB

)our

Opening2"Minimum

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

= Follow local codes and ordinances,

• Dishwasher drain hose must not exceed 10feet in length for
proper drainage,

o Dishwasher must be connected to waste line with anair

gap (not supplied) or 32"minimum, high drain loop depend-
ing on local codes and ordinances to prevent back flow into

the dishwasher

• Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer connection is
less than 18inches above floor to prevent siphoning.

._abinetsSquare

andRumb

F FigureA

* Make sure the floor is level inside the opening and even

with the finished floor of the kitchen..

, The dishwasher must be installed no more than 10feet from

sink for proper drainage.

- This dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides
and back.

, The dishwasher must not support any part of the enclosure.

METHOD1-Air Gapwith Waste Tee or Disposer

WasteTeeInstallation FigureC DisposerInstallation

DRAIN PREPARATION

The type of drain installation depends on answers to the

following questions:

[] Dolocal codes or ordinances require an air gap?

[] Will waste tee ordisposer connection be less than 18"

above floor?

!_ Will installation have a drain loop less than 32"above floor?

If the answei" to ANY of the 3 questions above is YES,Method

1 MUST be used.OtherWiseeither Method t OrMethod 2 may

be used. Figure C or Figure D

An air gap MUST BE USEDif the drain hose is connected to
waste tee or disposer lower than 18"above the floor level

Failure toprovide the proper drain connection height with air
gap or32 minimum, high drainloop will result in improper

draining of the dishwasher which may cause damage,

METHOD 2-High Drain with Waste Tee or Disposer
Provide a method to attach drain hoseto underside of
countertop. Attachment will be made in a later step,

Mio

L..

WasteTeeinstallation

Install waste tee or disposer and air gap according to
manufacturer's instructions.

CABINET PREPARATION

DrillI-1t2" inch diameter hole in the cabinet wa!l within the
shaded area shown in Figure A for the drain hose Make sure

there are no sharp edges. Drain hose will be passed through
this hole and connected to the drain in a later step.

......

FigureD

DisposerInstallation

FORPERSONALSAFETY:REMOVEHOUSE

FUSEOROPENCIRCUITBREAKERBEFORE

BEGINNINGINSTALLATION.
DONOTUSEAN EXTENSIONCORDORADAPTER PLUG

WITH THIS APPLIANCE,.

ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTS:
o This appliance must be supplied with t20V,60 Hz.,and

connected to an individual, properly grounded branch
circuit, protected by a 15or 20 ampere circuit breaker or

time delayfuse

, Wiring must be 2wire with ground
. If the electrical supply provided does not meetthe

above requirements, call a licensedelectrician before

proceeding+

GROUNDING INSTRUCTION

This appliance must be connected to a groundedmetal,

permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conduc-
tor must be run with the circuit conductors and be connected

to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

WARNING

"// t'i- Alternate"__

i ReceptacleI

Cabinet

Groul

FigureE White

CABINET PREPARATION& WIRE ROUTING

. Wiring may enter from either side, the rear, or from the floor

within the shaded area shown in Figure E.

• Cut hole 1-1/2"max dia+within the shaded area to admitthe
electrical cable or power cord°The hole must be free of

sharp edges. If the cabinet wall partition is metal, the edge
of the hole must be covered with a rubber protector.

THEIMPROPERCONNECTIONOFTHEEQUIPMENT-

GROUNDINGCONDUCTORCANRESULTINA RISK

OFELECTRICSHOCK.,CHECKWITH A QUALIFIEDELECTRICIAN
ORSERVICEREPRESENTATIVEIFYOUAREtN DOUBT +

WHETHERTHEAPPLIANCEIS PROPERLYGROUNDED,

1.The hot water line may enter from either side, the rear or from
the floor within the shaded area shown in Figure E

2 Cut a hole approximately t-112"dia. within the shaded area to

admit the line

3 Turn offthe water supply..
4 Install a hand shut-off valve in the supply line in an accessible

location, such as under the sink. (Theshut-off valve is optional,
but recommended and may be required by local codes,)

5 Water connection is on left side of dishwasher Install the hot

water inlet Iine, using no less than 3/8"O,D,copper tubing or

1/2"0,O. plastic tubing Route line as shown in Figure E Extend

the water line fopxvard at least 19"from rear wall+

6 Adjust the water heater to deliver water between the

temperatures of 120% and 150°E.

7 Flush water line to clean out debris.

8,The water pressure of the hot water supply line must be

20-120PSi,

WARNING

ELECTRICALCONNECTIONS TO DISHWASHER

Electrical connectionis on right side of dishwasher.

• Forcable direct connections the cable must be routed as
shown in Figure E°Cable must extend a minimum of 24"from

the rear wail.

o Forpower cord connections, install a 3-prong grounding

type receptacle in the rear wall of sink cabinet next to the

dishwasher The receptacle should be installed at least
6",but not more than t8",from the cabinet opening for

dishwasher.

l;

From

Cabinet

19"FromWall

+€_

CabinetFace

2" FromFloor

FigureF

Do not remove the wood base until you are ready to install
the dishwasher The dishwasher will tip over when the door

isopened.

I St_p 1 Checkdoorbilan_eb_fo;ewood baseis removed
Locate the 2 Phillips head countertop mounting screws

wrapped with yellow tape and stuckto the top or side of
the dishwasher. Set aside for use in Step 12

Check door balance by opening and closing door. If
necessary Iatch door and adjust one or both springs
before the wood base is removed.

Moving spring hook to rear
hole increases spring tension

Mere Tensior_

FigureGG

nsertSpring

Throughinsideof Frame

I Step 2 Remove:leveling legs and woodbaSel ;

Move the dishwasher close to the cabinet
and lay iton its back. Removethe four leveling

legs with an adjustable wrench. Remove
and discard the wood base. Donot "Kick"

wood baseoff, damage will occur.

FigureG

[Step4 access panel and ,oekick

Removethe two screws below the access panel and set aside
for reuse.rRemove access panel by backing out the two

screws located between the door andaccess panel. These
screws are secured to access panel with plastic retainers.

BackOut

2Screws

Remove2

Screws

FigureI

Step5 Instatl power cord (when used)

Forpower cord installation only Sldpthis step if dishwasher

will be directly wired.

Removethe junction box
cover and install strain

relief. The power cord
and connections must

comply with the Nationat
Electrical Code,Section

422 and/or local codes

and ordinances. The cord
must be no longer than

6ft. from the junction

boxto the receptacle
Locate the three dish-

washer wires (white,
black and green) with

the stripped ends. Using UL Listed wire nuts of appropriate
size, connect incoming white to white, black to black, and
incoming ground to green wire, Replace the junction box
cover. Check that wires are not pinched under cover,,

Note:CheckThatHarnessLeedsAre

ThreadedThruSmallHoleinBracket

\ White

l____.J "g

[Step 3 ove,.g egs

Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher

frame. The legs should extendapproximately
3/4" away from the frame. //_._"_

4

Step 6 ,.sta,9o° elbow I:

Install the 90° elbow
fitting to the water

valve using thread seal
tape onthe threads.

The water valve
requires 3/8"NPT

fitting with external
threads. The opposite

end should fit water
supply line. Position the Thread

end ofthe elbowto face Tape
the rear ofthe dishwasher

Donot bend the dishwasher Figure t{

frame when installing the 90° elbow fitting to the water
valve asthis could cause the doer spring to come in

contact with the fill hose.

Seal

]

continued

IStep ,.o..d

Position the water supply line and house wiring en the floor of
the opening to avoid interference with base of dishwasher

and components under dishwasher.

Water

Line Supply

FigureL

[Step 8 =.,o,t ra .:hose'th,o.ghc.bZ.ot

Upright dishwasher and position in front of the cabinet
opening Insert the drain hose into the hole previously drilled in

the cabinet wall If a power cord is used, guide the end

through aseparate hole cut for the electrical cord

Powercord should be routed directly to the rear of junction box

avoiding contact with spring or other dishwasher components.

[step9 ,,.,..,,e,,.,ooob,.o,

Slide the dishwasher into the opening a few inches at a time
As you proceed, pull the drain hose through the opening and

under the sink Make sure drain hose is not kinked under
dishwasher. Checkto be sure there is no interference with

water line and wiring.

DONOTPUSH

AGAINSTFRONT
DOORPANEL
WITH YOUR

KNEE,Damageto
thedoorpanel

will occur°

FigureN

(:Step10 Align water and electrical lines

Route the water line and
electrical supply to their

connection locations
under the dishwasher.

Do not connect water
and electrical inthis step.

L )

FigureM "

[Step 1Le. ,d,shw.sho.: :

Levelthe dishwasher by adjusting the

four leveling logs individually for correct

alignment, See Figure O
Dishwasher should be level left to right

and front to back for proper dish rack

operation and dishwasher performance.

Dishwasher door should be in alignment

with adjacent cabinets. See Figure R

[ Step 12 PositiOn dishwasher and fasten 1o cabinet 1

Openthe door and position the dishwasher tub flange 3/4"
from the cabinet opening Fasten the dishwasher to the

underside of the countertop, using the 2 Phillips screws
provided in Step I. Be sure screws are driven straight and

flush to avoid interference with door operation. See Figure R

Important:

Make sure that
dishwasher is

centered in the
openingand

there is no

interference with
cabinets when

opening or closing

the door Interfer-

ence may cause a

water leak when

dishwasher is in
operation. FigureP

Figure0

continued

IStep13,co,.e='W.ter.uppUv : J

Connect water supply line to 90°elbow installed in Step 6. Important:Whenopeningand
Open and close the door_Checkto be sure door spring does WaterValveBracket closingthedoor,thedoor

not rub against fill hose or water supply line.

HotWater

SupplyLine

!Step 14 ico.. ctd,ai,,.e

spring should not touch the fi[E
hose tf it does, bend water
valve bracket slightly to
provide clearance between
the spring end the fi!] hose

Figure Q

Follow all local codes and ordinances

DRAIN LINE PREPARATION

The molded end is designed to fit 5t8",3/4"or I" diameter

connections to the air gap, waste tee or disposer Cut on
premarked line as required for your installation as illustrated
in Figure R

Note: DO NOTCUTCORRUGATEDPORTIONOFHOSE,

CuttingLines

FigureR DonotCUtcorrugated

portionof hose

If the location requires a longer drain hose, add up to 42"of
length to the factory installed hose°Use 5/8"or 7/8" inside
diameter hose and a short section of copper water pipe of

appropriate length and diameter to connectthe two hose
ends. Secure connection with appropriate clamps(not

supplied).
Note: TOTALDRAIN HOSELENGTHMUST NOT EXCEED

10FEETFORPROPERDRAIN OPERATION

DRAIN LINE INSTALLATION

Connect drain line to air gap, waste tee or disposer using
either Method I or Method 2 as previously determined Refer

to Figure S or Figure T.
Secure connection using appropriate clamps (not supplied),
Make sure drain hose is not kinked.

Method 1-Air gap with waste tee or disposer

_.___ _ __

Waste tee installation Disposer Installation

FigureS

Method 2-High drain loopwith waste tee or disposer

Fastentounderside

_ _ ofcountertop,

Fastentounderside

.._ of countertop

............. I

lll l Min

1

Waste tee installation

FigureT

Disposer Installation

Note: BE SURETO REMOVEDRAIN PLUGFROMDISPOSER

BEFOREATTACHINGDRAIN LINE. DISHWASHERWILL NOT
DRAIN IF PLUGIS LEFTIN PLACE,

i

]Step15

continued

Verify that power is turnedoff at source.If power cord is

used, plug it intothe wall outlet andgo to Step 16 if dish-

washer is to be directly wired to house wiring, continue with
this step

Remove junction box cover_
Secure the power supply cable to the back of the junction box

with a strain relief (not supplied)

Locate the three dishwasher wires (white, black, and green)
with the stripped ends Insert the three wires through the

small hole in the junction box bracket Using wire nuts of
appropriate size, connect incoming ground to green wire,

white to white and black to black, as shown in Figure U

Replace the junction box cover Check to make sure that wires
ere not pinched under junction box cover_

White

Neutral

_'" Live

, WARNINGifhouse wiring is not 2-wire with a ground wire,

a ground musthe providedbythe installer,

When house wiring is aluminum, be sure to use UL Listed

anti-oxidant compound and aluminum-to-copper connectors.

_ _/_ FigureU

HoleinBracket

[Step16Pre4est check list i : i + + i: : i[

D Checkto he sure power is off.
[_3Opendishwasher door and remove all foam and card-

board packaging
[] Remove literature package with Use & Caremanual
[] Readthe Use & Care manuat to familiarize yourself with

the operation of the dishwasher

Ell Add two quarts of water to the bottom of the dishwasher

to lubricate the pump seal.

Ell Removethe protective film if present from the control

panel, access panel and door panel

[] Checkto be sure that wiring is secure under the dish-

washer, and not pinched orin contact with door springs or

other dishwasher components.

[] Pull lower rack about half way out. Checkto be sure it does

not roll back into dishwasher or further out ifit does,

reievel dishwasher

C] Turn on water supply
[] Checkfor plumbing leaks Tighten connections if

necessary

[] Checkthat door spring does not contact water line, fill

hose, wiring or dishwasher components.

[_ Turn on the hot water faucet at the sink and verify water

temperature. Water going to dishwasher must he between
the temperatures of 120_Fand 150°F

t

Step 17 DiShwasher wet test Checklist : i : _ :

[] Turn on power supply E3 Check for leaks around the door A leak around the door
[B Latch door.

[] Select normal cycle on push-button or electronic models
[] Ondial models, turn control dial just enough to start

dishwasher. Be careful notto turn the dia! past the first

water fill. On electronic models, push start pad

[] Checkto be sure that water enters the dishwasher`.This

could take up to 4 minutes.
tf water does not enter the dishwasher, check to be sure

that water is turned on.

E_ Check for leaks under the dishwasher. If a leak is found,

turn off power supply, tighten connections and restore

pewe£

could be caused by dishwasher door rubbing or hitting
against adjacent cabinetry Reposition the dishwasher if
necessary

The dishwasher will drain about 5 minutes after the first fill..

Check drain lines If leaks are found, turn off power, correct
as necessary and restore power

C3Open dishwasher door and make sure most of the water

has drained, if not, check that disposer plug has been
removed and/or air gap is not plugged.

[_ Letthe dishwasher run through another fill and drain cycle.

Check again to be sure there are no leaks.

[] At the end of the second drain, push the reset pad on

electronic models On dial models, unlatch the door and

rotate the dial to the "OFF" position.

!continued

IStep18 Replaceaccess panei and toekiCk

Refer to Figure V1Place the toekick against the legs of the
dishwasher, Align the access panel to the dishwasher and

tighten the two access panel screws, Align the teekick and

make sure the bottom edge is against the floor, Insert and

tighten the two toekick attachment screws, making sure the Tighten2

bottom edge of the toekick stays in contact with the floor, AccessPanelScrews

AccessPanel

FigureV

[] Be sure to leave complete literature package and installa-

tion instructions with consumer,

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