Kenmore 9744231 User Manual

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Undercounter Dishwasher

Installation Instructions

What do I need to have to install the dishwasher?

• Tools, parts & materials 1-2

• Requirements 3-6

• Dishwasher dimensions Back cover

• Customize dishwasher Back cover

What do I need to do before i install the dishwasher?

• Prepare cabinet 7-12

• Prepare dishwasher 13-16

How do I install the

dishwasher?

• Connect dishwasher 17-20

• Secure dishwasher 21

• Check operation 22

Important:

Read and save these instructions.

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 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

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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 ali 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 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.

You need to:

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,

observe all governing codes and

ordinances.

instaii this dishwasher as specified in these instructions. have everything you need to properly

install dishwasher,

contact a qualified instaiier to insure

that dishwasher is instaiied to meet ail electrical and plumbing national and local codes and ordinances.

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Tools and

materials needed

All installations

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A. pliers B. Phillips screwdriver C. 5/16" and 1/4" nut

drivers or hex sockets

D. measuring tape or

ruler

E. 10" adjustable

wrench that opens to M/r (23cm)

F. flat-blade

screwdriver

G. gloves

H. utility knife

I. 2 twist-on wire

connectors which are the proper size to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge wiring in dishwasher

J. small level

K. safety glasses L. 90" elbow with 3/8"

N.P.T. external threads on one end. (The other end must tit your water supply line.)

M. flashlight N. Teflon™ tape or

pipe joint compound

O. shallow pan

In addition for new installations

P. electric drill with Q. 1/r. 3/4" and

1'1/?‘ hole saw bits R. small tubing cutter S. wire stripper

T. 1-1ff"-2"screw-^pe

clamp if connecting

to waste-tee U. copper tubing (3/8"

recomnoended)

V. clamp connector or

conduit connector to fit a 7/8“ (2.2cm) diameter hole

Parts supplied

A. 2 drain hose clamps

Make sure all these parts are included.

—p-. See parts list for accessories available tor your

aJ dishwasher.

B. 2 No. 10x1/2"

Phillips-head screws

C. drain hose

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Cabinet opening

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^WARNING

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 he installed. The location must provide:

✓ easy access to water, electricity and

drain.

✓ convenient loading. Corner iocations

require a 2" (5.1cm) minimum clearance between the side of the dishwasher door and wali or cabinet.

✓ square opening for proper operation

and appearance.

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✓ 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 dram hose

are within the shaded area. See Page 7 for dimensions.

HELPFUL TIP:

If the noor tn the itlstiwasher

opening te iBieven (example: tile floovbig oitfy part wmy Into opening you wftt need to take special care In meaeuring cNittenskifte and In feveflttg dishwasher.

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Electrical

If 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:

✓ 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or

20-amp., fused electrical supply.

✓ COPPER WIRE ONLY.

We recommend:

✓ a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. ✓ a separate circuit.

If direct wiring dishwasher:

✓ use flexible, armored or non-metallic

sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire 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-certified clamp connector to the house wiring junction box. If using conduit, use a U.L-listed/CSA-certified conduit connector.

If 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).

✓ a clamp connector to fit a 7/8"

(2.2cm) diameter hole is required to

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secure power supply coru lu 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:

✓ a hot water line with 20-125 psi

(138-862 kPa) water pressure. ✓ 120®F {49°0 water at dishwasher. ✓ 3/8" O.D. copper tubing with

compression fitting (1/2" minimum plastic tubing is optional but not recommended).

✓ 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:

✓ 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.

✓ have a high drain loop 20 inches

(50.8cm) above the subfloor or floor.

✓ connect drain hose 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.

✓ use 1/2" minimum I.D. drain line

fittings.

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Cut openings In shaded area of caoinet walls or floor as specified in chart:

OPENING FOR: DIAMETER: water line drain line direct wire 3/4" (1.9 cm) power supply cord 1-1/2" (3.8 cm)

1/2" (1.3 cm) 1-1/2" (3.8 cm)

* Measured from the lowest point on the underside of countertop.

Minimum, measured from narrowest point of opening.

AWARNING

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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.

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Disconnect the power supply. Turn

water off.

Put on gloves and safety glasses

If you are replacing a

dishwasher;

✓ check that the water line Q reaches

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

✓ check that the direct wire © reaches

to the front right of opening where the electrical connection will be made

If the water line and the direct wire reach into the opening far enough, go to step 10, page 11.

If you are installing a new dishwasher, complete all of the following steps:

Electrical

Follow all national and local codes and ordinances for completing electrical supply to cabinet.

If you are:

direct wiring 3,4 and 5

using a power supply cord

use steps:

3a and 4a

HELPFUL TIP:

Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if yott route wire into the cabinet opening from the ri^t side.

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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 box. Use strain relief method provided

with junction box. If no strain relief is

provided, install a U.L.-listed/CSAcertified clamp connector for flexibletype wire. If installing conduit, attach a

U.L.-listed/CSA-certlfied 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.

4a.

Power supply cord method:

Cut a 1-1/2" (3.8cm) hole © in righthand 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 next to the dishwasher opening. Go to step 6.

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Water line

HELPFUL TIP:

Routlr^ the water ttne through the left stde of cabinet opening edit make water connection easier.

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Measure overall length of copper tubing © required. Attach copper tubing to water line with manual shutoff valve Carefully feed copper tubing through

hole in cabinet (copper tubing will bend and kink easily) until it is far enough into the cabinet opening to connect it to dishwasher inlet on the front left of dishwasher.

Turn shutoff valve © to “ON" position.

Flush water into a bucket to get rid of particles that may clog the inlet valve

Turn shutoff valve to “OFF" position.

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Drain hose

Cut a 1-1/2" (3.8cm) diameter hole in cabinet wali or floor on the side of the opening ciosest to the sink.

Connect drain hose to waste tee or

waste disposer following one method.

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11a.

If you have:

a waste disposer

no waste disposer

*an air gap is recommended

Waste disposer + air gap

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1. Remove the disposer knockout plug.

Cut end of drain hose O if needed (do not cut ribbed section).

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

3. Use a rubber hose connector* O

with spring or screw-type clamps*

This connection © MUST be before

drain trap © and at least 20” (50.8cm)

above the floor where dishwasher will

be installed. Goto step 12.

and:

an air gap 11a. no air gap* 11c. an air gap 11b. no air gap* 11d.

no to step:

No waste disposer + air gap

1. Cut end of drain hose O 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* O with spring or screw-type clamps* © to connect air gap to waste tee Q.

This connection O MUST be before drain trap ® and at least 20” (50.8cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed. Goto step 12.

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11c

Waste disposer, no air gap

1. Remove the disposer knockout piug.

Do not cut end of dram hose

2. Attach drain hose O to disposer inlet

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

No waste disposer, no air gap

lid.

12.

1 Cut end of dram hose O (do not cut

ribbed section)

2 Attach dram hose to waste tee O

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

This connection O MUST be before

dram trap © and at least 20" (50 8cm)

above the floor where dishwasher will

be installed Go to step 12.

Parts available 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 O mto hole cut in cabinet to the front center of opening where dram connection will be made.

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Prepare

dishwasher

^WARNING

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.

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

Put dishwasher corner posts O behind

dishwasher. Grasp sides of dishwasher

door frame and put dishwasher on its

back.

Remove two top screws © and two

bottom screws 0 attaching access

panel © and lower panel © to

dishwasher using a 1/4" hex socket, nut

driver or Phillips screwdriver Remove

panels and set panels aside on a

protective surface. Check that

grounding clip © stays attached to

access panel

HELPFUL TIP:

Hotd water valve mowitbig bracket 0 with pliers while attaching elbow to water inlet valve.

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Apply Teflon tape or pipe joint compound © to 90“ elbow fitting O

and connect fitting to water inlet valve

O. Hold bracket ® with pliers Tighten elbow until snug, and be sure that it

faces to the rear.

Remove terminal box cover © Pull

appliance wires O through hole in terminal box

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 cardboant under cHehwasher unttt ft fs Inefaffed fn c^net opening, lite cardboard will help protect floor covering during tnstaltatfon.

Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed D (you need the lowest point) Check chart for that height opening Put wheels <s) in the required position.

Min.

cutout height

34’ {86.4cm) 34-1/8" (86.7cm)

34-5/16’ (87 2cm)

34-1/r (87.6cm)

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Wheel position

(see illustration)

1 2 3 4

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Stand dishwasher upright.

Grasp the dishwasher door frame O.

Tiit dishwasher backwards on wheeis

©. Move dishwasher ciose to cabinet opening. Do not push on dishwasher panels or consoie—they may dent.

10.

if dishwasher has a power supply cord, insert power suppiy cord into hole cut into cabinet.

Check that water iine 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 and cabinet.

Center dishwasher in opening.

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11.

Remove cardboard from under dishwasher

HELPFUL TIP:

It Is okay if dlshwastier fits ti^itiy lirto cabinet opening. Do not remove insutation blanket— it acts ^ a sound barrier:

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13.

side view vue latérale vista lateral

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Align front of dishwasher console O with countertop edge ©. You may need to adjust alignment to look good with your cabinets.

HELPFUL TIP:

Prop up one side of firame to hold dtehwi^ier up off fioor when ac^tisttng front legs.

Check that leveling legs O are firmly against the floor. Place level on the rack

guide O on one side of the dishwasher tub. Check that dishwasher is level from front to back. Adjust leveling leg or add shims under rear wheel until dishwasher is level. Repeat for other side of dishwasher.

Place level against top front opening of tub O- Check that dishwasher is level from side to side If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up or down until dishwasher is level.

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Dishwash

Electrical Connection

Check electrical requirements (see pages 4-6). You need to,

✓ have the correct electricai supply and

recommended grounding method

✓ check that power supply is

disconnected

tt you are direct wiring 1-4 using a power supply cord 1

use steps

Direct wire methot :

Route direct wire so that it does not

touch dishwasher motor or lower part

of dishwasher tub Pull direct wire O

through hole in terminal box

HELPFUL TIP:

• Select the proper stee toist-on cormectors to connect your

household wlrli^ to l&gauge dishwasher wiring.

• Insert wire ends Into twiston connector. Do not pre-twist bare wire.

• Twist connector.

• Gently tug on wires to be sure both are secured.

^WARNING

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.

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Power supply wire:

white-

black

grounding wire

Terminal box wire:

white black ground connector

Power supply cord method:

^WARNING

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 eiectricai 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

HBPRJL TIP:

Compiesshm Atthigs:

. Slide nut Oonta copper tubmg

O about 1 inch (2.5cnt).

, Slide femde # onto the hibing>

Do not position ferrule on the end of the tutdng.

. Rft tile tubing into the ^bow 0

as far as it wUt go>

. SOde the nut and ferrule forward

and start the not onto the ^bow threads 0. Be careful when handling and positioning the copper tutdng. It bends and kiriks easily.

HEtPFUL TIP:

Hold water vidve mounting bracket with pliers white 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 tubmg O pushed into compression fitting as far as it will go,

use an adjustable wrench and tighten

on water inlet valve

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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 line, 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.

that the drain hose is held securely on

connector.

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Sec

Dishwas

^WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

Do not use dishwasher untii

completely instalied.

Do not push down on open door. Doing so can resuit in serious

injury or cuts.

Open ciishwasher 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.

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Check that dishwasher is still level.

Secure dishwasher to countertop with two, No. 10 X1/2" 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.

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upen ana cióse rne aoor several iimes. 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 moving the spring end toward the back of the dishwasher. Springs should be in the same notches on left and right sides.

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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.

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 ifiaks

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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. Tighten lower 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?

✓ Has the cycle been set correctly to

start the dishwasher?

✓ Is the water turned on?

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To customize your dishwasher:

If you want to:

Change door and access pane! color

Install custom wood panels, you need a trim accessory that matches

the dishwasher color

If you have installation questions:

*ln Canada, call toll-free 1-800-665-4455 to order accessories or ask Installation questions.

Order the color accessory you need.

White - 675773 Almond - 675774 Black - 9743678 White - 9743679 Almond - 9743680

Call (U.S. only*)

1-800-665-9978 1-800-665-9978 1-800-366-7278 1-800-366-7278 1-800-366-7278 1-800-473-7247

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