Kenmore Elite 66512803K310, 66512793K310, 66512789K310, 66512783K310, 66512782K310 Installation Guide

CUSTOM PANEL INSTALLATION INSERTSHEET

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Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting
installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any

tools listed here.

Toolsneeded:

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_6 nut dnver

or hex socket

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Torx®*T15

screwdriver

Parts supplied:

2

custom

tape

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Follow steps below:

A customer supplied panel must weigh no more than
16 Ibs (7.3 kg) and must be made to specific dimensions. It is

recommended that a cabinetmaker cut the customer panel
because of the precise dimensions needed.

NOTES"

The handle for the custom panel is not included.
All mounting hardware supplied is for a 3/4"(19.1 mm) thick

wood panel. If a thinner wood panel or materials other than
wood are used, it is the customer's responsibility to obtain

the proper length screws and adjust the pilot holes
accordingly.

IMPORTANT: Use a moisture-resistant sealer on both sides and
all edges of the panel to avoid damage from moisture.

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install
dishwasher.

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

Parts needed:
4 #10 x 1/2" wood screws

Supplied in Kit:
4 Plastic studs (attached to each other by runners)

4 Short screws (10-16 hex head screw)
4 Long screws (8-18 Torx_) head screws)

1Template (located inside Use and Care Guide bag assembly)
1Instruction sheet (located inside Use and Care Guide bag

assembly)
NOTE: The screws supplied are used for only 3/4"(19.1 mm) thick

wooden panel. If the wooden panel is less than 3/4"(19.1 mm)
thick, customer must purchase screws locally.

In addition, for first-time installations
Tools needed.

Stand dishwasher upright

Using 2 or more people, stand the dishwasher up.
NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to do so.

t®TORX is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc.

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panel on the top

231/2" ,___

(59.7 cm) I *303Ae'' (76.7 cm)

3/4"(19.1 mm)

*This dimension is for 4" (10.2 cm) toe kick. If the

installation needs a higher toe kick, adjust the height
of the wood panel accordingly. Not recommended for

toe kicks greater than 6" (15.2 cm).

Attach handle

Panel template

Using the template provided, attach it to the backside of the
custom panel with tape. Make sure that the center of the

template isaligned with the center of the wooden panel and top
of the template is aligned to the top face of the wooden panel.

Predrill custom panel holes

(15.2 mm)

Install the custom hardware handle(s) on the front of the
wooden panel inside dotted line.

IMPORTANT: If the handle is attached from the back of the
custom panel, the screw holes should be countersunk for the

screws heads to be flush with the panel. If the handle is
attached to the front of the custom panel, the screw lengths

cannot exceed the panel thickness.

NOTE" Do not drill deeper then 5/8"(16 mm) to keep from drilling
through panel. Pilot hole depths given are for 3/4"(19.1 ram) thick

panel.
Mark 4 pilot holes on the wooden panel using the template

provided. Predrill 4 pilot holes using a 3/32"drill bit. Use tape to
mark the drill bit to gauge hole depth. Drill pilot holes

approximately 5/8"(16 mm) into the custom panel.

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Visible side

Attach custom

Attach the 4 plastic studs to the wooden panel using the 4 short
hex head (5A6") screws provided.

Attach custom tape

Check custom tape alignment with metal door slots; verify tape
is right-side up, and that the tape does not overhang the metal

door on the top, bottom or side interfaces. Remove the backing
from the custom tape by pulling straight down on the liner. Align

the custom tape to the keyhole slots on the metal door (see
image) and apply. Repeat steps for one side and then the other.

NOTE: The adhesive on the tape is aggressive, so proper
alignment and attachment to the metal door needs to occur on

the first try.

Align the studs on the custom wood panel to the keyhole slots on
the door assembly. Ensure that all 4 plastic studs are engaged in
the keyhole slots. Slide wood panel down until the top surface of

the wooden panel is flush with the top of the door.

Drill through

Customer-supplied

panel

Remove 2 short screws

and replace with long

screws provided.

these holes.

Open the door and align top edges. Predrill 2 pilot holes using a
3/32"drill bit. Use tape to mark the drill bit to gauge hole depth.
Drill pilot holes approximately 11/2'' (3.8 cm) into the top corners

of the door using hole in liner as a guide.

edges

)rill through
these holes

Customer-supplied

panel

Install 2 long screws supplied in top corners to secure custom
wood panel in place.

l Remove the short screws

top

edges

Remove 2 short screw Customer-supplied

and replace with long panel

screws provided.

Remove the short screws (3rd from top) on either side of the
inner door panel. Predrill 2 pilot holes using a 3/32"drill bit. Use

tape to mark the drill bit to gauge the hole depth. Drill pilot
holes approximately 11/2'' (3.8 cm) using the door liner hole as a

guide into the panel. Install the 2 remaining long screws.

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