Kenmore 58717248400, 58717252201 Installation Guide

Installation Instructions

For the 18" Built-In Dishwasher

Sears, Roebuck and Co. Sears Canada, Inc.

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

154435201

Before You Begin

DO NOT INSTALL DISHWASHER
UNTIL YOU HAVE READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS.

Please read this book completely before you begin. These instructions will help you anticipate water,
electrical, and drain connections, and will help you select the best location for your dishwasher. Installation

tips are located on page 3.

NOTE: Observe all local codes and ordinances for electrical and plumbing connections when
installing your new dishwasher. All electrical and plumbing work should be performed by qualified

persons,

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.

Plan the Installation

Locate the dishwasher where there is easy access to existing water, drain, and electrical lines. Be sure the
water inlet valve will be protected from freezing temperatures. If the valve freezes, flooding may occur.

The best location for your dishwasher is on either side of the kitchen sink. This position should provide easy
access to existing plumbing and will be convenient for loading items into the dishwasher once your dishwasher

is installed.
All kits mentioned in this book are available from your Sears department store or Sears Service Center.

Tools You Will Need

Level

Measuring
Tape

Electric Drill (_

Keyhole Saw or

1 II 1 II 211

/2,1 /2,and

Hole Cutters

Slotted and Phillips
Screwdrivers

(magnetic tip _
preferred)

or Knife

Wire Stripper _

Pipe Joint compound
(for iron pipe
plumbing)

/16 , /4 , and 5/16"

Socket or Nut Driver

Teflon® Tape
(for iron pipe plumbing)

2 Pipe Wrenches
(for iron pipe
plumbing)

Flaring Tool
(for copper

tubing)

Tube Cutter

(for copper tubing)

2 Adjustable
Wrenches

(for copper tubing)

Pliers

Items You Will Need

Drain Hose Clamp -1 1/4" Inner Diameter (ID) (included)

90 ° Elbow - 3/8" National Pipe Thread "Street L" or compatible right angle fittings (not included)
Strain Relief Connector (not included)
Wire Nuts (2) (not included)

Printed in USA

Installation Tips

Read all instructions prior to installation

• Water, electric, and drain connections are not the same for all age, brand, or models of dishwashers.
Check and compare the location and length of your current utilities so you can plan your new installation

(refer to pages 4 and 7).

• Each home installation is different and some parts may be needed to meet your individual installation
needs. You willneeda 3/¢, National Pipe Thread "Street L" or compatible right angle fittings (not included)
to make the final water connections to the dishwasher valve (refer to page 8).

Clean dishes require an adequate supply of hot water. A water temperature of 140°F (60°C) is desirable,

120°F (49°C) is minimum, 160°F (71 °C) is maximum. A minimum water supply line of 3/8" (outside
diameter) copper tubing is recommended. Reasonable water pressure is needed (20-120 PSI [pounds-
per-square-inch]) flow rate minimum (2 gallons/minute) (refer to page 8).

• A separate 15-20 amp, grounded 120V AC electrical supply is required for your new dishwasher. You may

need a strain relief connector and wire nuts or suitable connectors (not included) for connecting
house wiring to the dishwasher.

• If the dishwasher drain hose is connected to a garbage disposer for the first time, remember to knock out
the plug in the disposer inlet. This plug is inside the inlet and you may not see the plug from the outside

(refer to page 7).

• The dishwasher drain hose to the house drain must have a 32" loop above the floor or a suitable air gap
must be used to prevent water from siphoning out of the dishwasher and causing washing problems (refer

to page 6).

• Kinked water or drain lines can cause problems. Run lines with generous curves. Make sure lines are long
enough to allow for generous curves.

• Flush the water line prior to making final connections. A bunched towel over the end of the line can help
prevent splashing. Let water drain into a bucket or pan. This will prevent premature clogging of the filter

screen in the inlet valve.

• There must be a 1/4"air gap between the bottom of the motor and the floor. If the floor is carpeted, it will be
necessary to cut away the carpeting underneath the motor to allow ventilation for the motor (refer to

page 9).

• The dishwasher will look, sound, and work better if it is properly leveled. Take time to adjust the leveling
legs so that all of them touch the floor and the dishwasher is level. Use #8 x %" Phillips head screws

(supplied) to anchor dishwasher to countertop (refer to pages 9 and 12).

Location and Rough-In

Electrical, drain and

water supply line
entrances must

be confined to

shaded areas to
avoid interference

with components,

rear frame

to wail

1ol/2

Most of the installation work should be done before

the dishwasher is moved into place. First, select a

location as close to the sink as possible for ready
access to water and drain lines. For proper operation
and appearance of the dishwasher, the cabinet
opening should be square and have dimensions as
shown in Figure 1. If the dishwasher is to be installed
in a corner, there must be sufficient clearance to open

the door as shown in Figure 2. A minimum clearance

of 2" is recommended.

Rough-in the water, electrical, and drain lines before
proceeding with the installation. The lines should run
straight to their connections on the dishwasher.

Ebctricam

Wiring

!8" Min.

Figure 1

1ol/2 "

Dishwasher

Countertop

Dishwasher

Door

Note: Make sure that the lines do not cross in

front of the dishwasher motor or its legs.

2" Minimum-

Figure 2

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