Kenmore 9743678, 9743680, 9743679 User Manual

Undercounter Dishwasher

WhatdoI needtohaveto
installthe dishwasher?

Tools, parts & materials 1-2

Requirements 3-6
Dishwasher dimensions Backcover

Customize dishwasher Back cover

WhatdoI needto dobefore
I installthe dishwasher?

• Prepare cabinet 7-12

• Prepare dishwasher 13-16

Howdo I installthe

dishwasher?

• Connect dishwasher

• Secure dishwasher

• Check operation

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Doing so will:

• make installation easier.

• help you in the future if you have questions.

• help if you have an electrical inspection.

Call your Sears storeor service center when you
have questions or need service. When you call, you

will need the dishwasher model and serial numbers.

Part No. 9744231

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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 all safety messages,

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!_ 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:

You wnl be killed or seriously

injured if you don't follow
instructions.

You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't follow

instructions.

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. Removeshipping

materials, drain hose and lower rack.

Close dishwasher door. Latch the
dishwasher door shut.

v' observe all governing codes and

ordinances.

install this dishwasher as specified in

these instructions.

v' have everything you need to properly

install dishwasher.

v' contact a qualified installer to insure

that dishwasher is installed to meet
all electrical and plumbing national

and local codes and ordinances.

Tools and
materials needed

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A.pliers
O.Phillipsscrewdriver

C.5/16"and1/4"nut

driversorhex
sockets

D. measuringtapeor

ruler

E,16"adjustuMn

wrenchthatopensto

1-1/8"(29cm)

F. flat-blade

screwdriver

G,gloves

H.utilityknife

I. 2 twist-onwire

connectorswhich
aretheprepersize
toconnectyour

householdwiringto

16-gau6ewiringin
dishwasher

J. smalllevel

P. electricdrill with

Q,1[2%3/4"and

1-1/2"holesawbits
R. smalltubingcutter
S.wirestripper

T. 1-1/2"-2"screw-type

clampifconnecting
towaste-fen

U. coppertubing(3/8"

recommended}

K,safetyglasses
L. 90° elbowwith3/8"

N.P.T.external
threadsonone

end.(Theotherend
mustfit yourwater

supplyline.

M.flashi_hf
N.TeflonTM tapeor

pipeJoJnl
compound

O.shallowpan

p. clampconnectoror

_onduitconnectorto
fita 7/8"_2.2r.m)

diameterhole

Parts supplied

_Q 'mzz_zq_ A.2 drainhoseclamps B.2 No.16 x1/2"

! Makesureall thesepartsareincluded.

_ ' _'_ dishwasher.

_) C.drainhose

Seepartslistforaccessoriesavailableforyour

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Phillips-headscrews

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Electrical Shock Hazard

Enclose dishwasher completely
on the top, sides, and rear.

Failure to do so can result in
death or electrical shock.

Do notrunwater or drain lines or

electrical wiring where they cancross
in frontofor contactdishwashermotor

or legs.
The Iocalionmust provide 1/4" (.64cm)

minimum clearancebetween motor and
flooringto preventmotoroverheating.

Do notinstall dishwasherovercarpeted

flooring.

Protectdishwasherandwater lines
leadingto dishwasheragainstfreezing.

Damage fromfreezing is notcoveredby

the warranty.
A side panel kit is availablefrom your

Sears storeor service centerfor
installingyour dishwasherat endnt

cabinet.

Checklocation where dishwasher

will be installed. The location must

provide:

easy access to water,electricity and

drain.

v' convenient loading. Corner locations

require a2' (5.1cm) minimum
clearance betweenthe side of the

dishwasher door and wall or cabinet.

square opening for properoperation

and appearance.

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v' cabinetfrontperpendicularto floor.
v' levelfloor.(Ifflooratfrontof opening

isnotlevelwithfloorat rearof

opening,shimsmaybeneededto

leveldishwasher.)
Ifdishwasherwillbeleftunusedfora

periodoftimeorinalocationwhereit

maybesublecttofreezing,follow
"Winter,zing"instructions_nUseand

CareGuide.

Make sure pipes, w_resand drain hose

are within the shaded area. See Page7
for dtmenslons.

HELPFUL TIP:

if the floor in the dishwasher
opening Is tmeven (example:

tile flooring only part way into
opening) you will need to take
special care in measuring
dimens/ons and In leveling

dishwasher.

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Electrical

It is the customer's responsibility:

To contacta qualified electrician.
To assurethat the electrical
installation is adequate and in

conformancewith all national and
local codes and ordinances.

You must have:
I/120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only,15- or

20-amp., fused electricalsupply.

i/COPPER WIRE ONLY.

We recommend:

v' a time-delay fuse or circuitbreaker.

a separate circuit.

iv' use flexible, armored or non-metallic

sheathed, copperwirewith
groundingwire that meets the wiring

requirements for your home and

local codes and ordinances.

use strain relief method provided

with house wiring junction box or
install a U.L.-listed/CSA-oertified

clamp connector to the house wiring
junction box. If using conduit, use a

U.L-listed/CSA-certified conduit
connector.

v' 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).
a clamp connector to fit a 7/8"

(2.2cm) diameter hole is required to

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securepowersupplycouutu
dishwasherterminalbox.

q/power supplycord must plug intoa

matingthree-prong, groundedoutlet,
located inthe cabinetnextto the

dishwasheropening.Outletmust

meet alllocal codes and ordinances.

Water

You must have:

v' a hot water line with 20-125 psi

(138-862 kPa) water pressure.

v' 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher.
o/3/8" O.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 inlet valve.

Drain

You must:

v' useanew 12feet(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 to waste tee or

disposer inlet above drain trap in

house plumbing and 20 inches
(50.8cm) minimum above the floor.

v' use an air gap if the drain hoseis

connectedto houseplumbing lower
than 20 inches (5O.8cm) above

subfloor or floor.

v' use1/2" minimum I.D. drainline

fittings.

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CUtopenings In shaded ares of Cabinetwalls
or flooras specified in chart:

OPENINGFOR: DIAMETER:

water line 1/2" (1.3 sin)
drain line 1-1/2" (3,3 cm)

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24"(61cm)**

direct wire 3/4" (1.9 cm)
powersupply cord 1-1/2" (3.8 am)

6"(1! .2am)

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(lO.2cm)

2-1/2"

(5.1cm)

* Measured from the lowest point on the undersideof uountertop.

** Minimum, measured from narrowest point of opening.

5"(12.7cm)

6"(5.2cm)

4"(lO.2cm)

5"(12.7um)

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,

24"(6_

(5.1cm)

34"(86.4cm)min.*

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Disconnectthe power supply. Turn

water off.

Put on gloves and safety glasses

v' check that the water hne0 reaches

to the front left of opening where the
water connection w_ll be made

v' check that the direct wire Q reaches

to the front right of opening where

the electrical connection w_llbe

made

If the water line and the d_rectwire
reach into the opening far enough, go to

step 10, page 11.

Electrical

Follow all national and local codes and
ordinances for completing electrical

supply to cabinet.

ifyouare: usesteps:

directwiring 3, 4 and5

usinga powersupplycord 3aand4a

HELPFUL TIP:

Wiring the dishwasher will he
easier if you route wire into the

cabinet opentng from the right
side.

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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 Searsstore or service center.

Run wire into house wiring junction
box. Usestrain 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 installingconduit, attach a

U.L.-listed/CSA-certified conduit
connector to junction box.

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Run other end of wire through cabinet
hole. Cable must extendto the right
front of cabinet opening. Go to step 6.

6"(15,2cm)

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 center.

Install a mating, three-prong,
grounding-type wall receptacle _ in the
cabinet nextto the dishwasher opening.
Go to step 6.

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Water line

HELPFUL TIP:

Routing the water line throu_

the left side of cabfnet opening
will make water connection

easier.

Cut a 1/2" (1.3cm) minimum hole 0 in
left-hand cabinets=de,rear or floor
Optional locationsare shown.

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Measure overall length of copper tubing
_) required. Attach copper tubing to
water hnew_thmanual shutoff valve

Carefully feed copper tubing through
hole in cabinet (copper tubing w_ll bend
and kink easdy) until _t_sfar enough
into the cabinet opening to connect _tto

dishwasherinlet on the front left of
dishwasher.

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Turn shutoff valve _) to "ON" position.

Flush water into a bucketto get rid of

particles that may clog the inletvalve

Turn shutoff valve to "OFF"position.

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Drain hose

10.

11.

11a.

Cut a 1-1/2" (3.8cm) diameter holein
cabinet wall or floor on the side of the

opening closest to the sink.

Connectdrain hose to waste tee or
waste disposer following one method.

Ifyouhave: and:

an airgap

awastedisposer

noairgap*
anair gap

nowastedisposel

noair gap*

*anairgapisrecommended

1. Remove the disposerknockoutplug.
Cut endof drain hose O if needed

(do notcut ribbed section).

2. Attach drain hose to air gap • with
spring-type clamp O.

3. Use a rubber hose connector* •
with spring or screw-type clamps*
_) to connect air gap to disposer
inlet O.

This connection O MUST be before
drain trap _) and at least 20" (50.8cm)

above the floor where dishwasher will
be installed. Go to step 12.

gotostep:

11a.
11c.
11b.
11d.

11b.

1. Cut end of drain hose O if needed

(do not cut ribbed section).

2. Attach drain hose to air gap O with
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 _).

This connection _ MUST be before
drain trap (D and at least 20" (50.8cm)

above the floor where dishwasher will
be installed. Goto step 12.

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11c.

1. Remove the disposer knockoutplug.

Do not cut end of drainhose

2. Attach drain hose 0 to disposer inlet
0 with spring-type clamp O.

This connectionO MUST be before
drain trap _) and at least20" (50 8cm)

above the floor where dishwasher will
be installed.Goto step12

11d.

12.

1 Cut end of drain hose 0 (do not cut

ribbed section)

2 Attach dram hose to waste tee

with 1-1/2-2" (3.8-5cm) screw
clamp* _).

Th_sconnectmn Q MUST be before

drain trap _) and at least 20" (50 8cm)

above the floor where dishwasher will

be installed Go to step 12.

* Parts avatlabie 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 0 into hole cut in

cabinetto the front center of opening

where drain connection will be made.

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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.

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two people to move and
install dishwasher.

Failure to do so may result in
back or other injury.

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Put dtshwasher corner posts 0 behind
dtshwasher. Grasp sides of dtshwasher

door frame and put dtshwasher on Ets
back.

Remove two top screws Q and two
bottom screws @ attaching access

panel _ and lower panel _ to
dishwasher using a 1/4" hex socket, nut

driver or Philhps screwdriver Remove

panels and set panels aside on a
protecttve surface. Checkthat
grounding chp 0 stays attached to

access panel

HELPFUL TIP:

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Hold water valve mounting
bracket _) with pliers while
attaching elbow to water inlet

valve.

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ApplyTeflon tape or ptpejo=nt

compound • to 90° elbow httmg 0

and connect fitttng to water =nletvalve

0. Hold bracket (_ with phers Ttghten
elbow unttl snug, and be sure that tt

faces to the rear.

Remove terminal box cover _ Pull
apphance wtres@ through hole m

termmal box

If youare direct wiring: install a U L.-
hsted/CSA-certd_edclamp connector @

to the terminal box If using condu_t,

use a U L -listed/CSA-certtfied conduit

connector.

If you are installing a power supply
cordkit, 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

Installation.

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Measure hetght of cabinet opening from
undersideof countertop to floor where

dishwasher will be installed0 (you

need the lowest point) Check chart for
that hetght openmg Put wheels (D in
the requtred posttion.

MIn. Wheel position

c.tou! height (see illustration)

34-(86.4cm) 1
34-1/8"(86.7cm) 2
34-511S"(87 2cm) 3
34-1/2"(87.6cm) 4

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6. Stand dishwasherupright.

7.

Graspthe dishwasher door frame _).
Tiltdishwasher backwards on wheels

_). Move dishwasher closeto cabinet

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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,

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10.

Check that water line ison the left side

of openingand 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

intocabinetopening. Do not kink or
pinch coppertubing, drain hose,

power supply cord or direct wire
between dishwasher and cabinet,

Center dishwasherin opening.

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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.

13.

side view
rue lat_rale

vista lateral

Align front of dishwasher console Q
with countertopedge 0. You may need

to adJustalignment to look good with
your cabinets.

HELPFUL TIP:

Prop up one side of frame to
hold dishwasher up off floor

when adjusting front legs.

Checkthat leveling legs 0 are firmly

againstthe floor. Place level on the rack

guide • on one side of the d_shwasher
tub. Check that dishwasheris levelfrom

front to back. AdJust leveling leg or add
shims under rear wheel until

d_shwasher is level. Repeat for other
s_deof dishwasher.

Placelevel against top front opening of

tub O. Check that d_shwasher is level
from side to side If dishwasheris not

level, adjust front legs up or down until
d_shwasher is level.

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Electrical

Connection

Check electrical requirements
(see pages4-6). You need to.

I/have the correctelectrical suppty and

recommended groundtng method

i/check that power supply _s

dtsconnected

Ifyou are usesteps

directwiring 1-4

[ usinga powersupplycord 1

Rotatedirect wiresothat it doesnot
touch dishwashermotor or lowerpart

of dishwashertub Pull directwire 0
throughholemterminalbox

HELPFUL TIP:

• Select the proper size _ist-on

connectors to connect your
household wiring to 16-gauge
dishwasher wiring.

• Insert wire ends into twist.on

connector. Do not pre-twlst
bare wire.

• Twist connector.

• Gently tug on wires to be sure

both are secured.

Electrical Shock Hazard
Electricelly 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 0 as follows using
twist-on connectors _ sized to connect

directwire to 16-gauge dishwasher
wire:

Form bare,groundwire _ intoa
U-shaped hook. Wrap ground wire hook
clockwisearound groundconnector0

and underthe washer _1. Securely
tighten groundconnector O.

Powersupplywire: Terminalboxwire:

white-,_-_,-white

black_<-_,_black

groundingwire-.<-_groundconnector

Tightenclampconnectororconduit
connectorscrews_).

Reinstall terminal box cover • with

wires insideterminal box. Goto step 5.

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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 electrical shock.

Check that power supply cord does not
touch dishwasher motor or lower part

of dishwasher tub. Go to step 5.

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Water Connection

HELPFUL TIP:

Compressio.m_s:

3. Slide nut O onto €opper tubing

• about I inch (2.5cm).

2. Slide lermle (_) onto the tubing,
Do net poaltion lermle on the

end of the tubing,

3. Pet the tubing into the elbow 0
as far as it will go.

4. Slide the nut and ferrule forward
and start the net onto the elbow

threads0. b carefalwhen
handbaga.d posmonb_the

coppertubing.R_nds and

kinks easily,

HELPFUL TIP:

Hold water valve mounting

bracket with pliers while

attaching copper tubing.

Topreventvibrationduringoperation,
routethewatersupplyhnesothat it

doesnottouchthe dishwasherbase,
frameor motor

With copper tubing _ pushed_nto
compression fitting as far as it will go,

use an adjustable wrench and tighten
compression fitting nut 0 to elbow O

on waterinlet valve

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6. Place paper towel underelbow.Turnon

water supplyand checkfor leaks.

Drain Connection

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Routedrain hose to avoid contact with
motor, door springs, water line, cabinet

or flooring. Insert a cloth, putty or
caulkingcompoundin hole arounddrain

hose where hose passes through

cabinetto help minimizevibrationnoise.

Placea shallow pan 0 (pie or cake

pan) underdrain connector _). Remove
drain hose connector cap O. Put the

drain hose clamp 0 onto the
connector.

Pushdrainhose@ ontoconnector(D

upto thestops• on connector.

Usepliersto openclamp0 and

slideclampoverdrainhoseO and
connector_). Releaseclampandcheck

that the drainhoseis heldsecurelyon

connector.

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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 dishwasherdoor and place towel
0 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 still level.

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Secure dishwasher to countertop with

two, No. 10 x 1/2" Phillips-head screws

0. 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.

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back front
parletrasem pmledelantera

arri_re avant

upen ano ClOSe[fie ooor several [lllle_.

The door should openand 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 moving
the spring end toward the back of the
dishwasher. Springs should be in the
same notches on left and right sides.

Readthe Owner's Manual that came

with your dishwasher.

Check thatall parts have been installed

and no steps were skipped.Check that

you have all the tools you used.

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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
I_k_

Check that grounding clip O is attached

to the access panel. Put lower panel in

place 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. Tightenlower access panel screws.

If dishwasher
does not operate:

Has the circuit breaker tripped or the

house fuse blown?
Is the door closed tightly and

latched?

v' Has the cycle been set correctly to

start the dishwasher?

_' Is the water turned on?

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33-7/8"

(86cm)mln.

* to front ofdoorframe
* al frente del marco I

de la puerta

• jusqu'audevantdu
cadrede a porte ]

24"(61om)

Tocustomizeyourdishwasher:

If youwant to: Orderthe coloraccessory

Changedoor and accesspanelcolor White - 675773

Install customwood panels,you
need atrim accessorythat matches

the dishwasher color

If you haveinstallationquestions: 1-800-473-7247

*In Canada,call toll-free 1-800-665-4455 to orderaccessoriesorask installationquestions.

you need.

Almond - 675774

Black-9743678
White-9743679
Almond- 9743680

CalI(U.S. only*)

1-800-665-9978
1-800-665-9978

1-800-366-7278

1-800-366-7278
1-800-366-7278

Part No 9744231
Pieza No. 9744231

N° de piece9744231

Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Printed in U.SA.

Impreso en los EE;UU.

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