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

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,

!_ 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

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

Phillips-headscrews

t/) Cabinet opening

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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.

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

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.

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)

4 II

(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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