Make Electrical Connection.................................................................12
Connect to water supply ..................................................................... 14
Connect to drain ................................................................................... 14
Secure dishwasher in cabinet opening ............................................. 14
You nee d to :
■ Slowly open dishwasher door while someone grasps the rear of
the dishwasher. Remove shipping materials, drain hose and
lower rack. Close dishwasher door until latched.
■ Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
■ Install this dishwasher as specified in these instructions.
■ Installation should be performed by a qualified service
technician. The dishwasher must be installed to meet all
electrical and plumbing national and local codes and
ordinances.
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
All installations
Tools needed:
■ Pliers
■ Phillips screwdriver
■ ⁵⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₄" nut drivers or
hex sockets
■ Measuring tape or ruler
■ 10" adjustable wrench that
opens to 1¹⁄₈" (2.9 cm)
■ Flat-blade screwdriver
■ Utility knife
■ 2 twist-on wire connectors
which are the proper size to
connect your household
wiring to 16-gauge wiring
in dishwasher
In addition, for new installations
Tools needed:Parts needed:
■ Cordless drill with ¹⁄₂", ³⁄₄",
and 1¹⁄₂" hole saw bits
■ Small tubing cutter
■ Wire stripper
■ 1¹⁄₂" to 2" screw-type clamp
if connecting to waste-tee
Parts supplied
A. 2 – drain hose clamps, 1 large and 1 small
B. 2 – # 10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws
C. Drain hose
D.
On some Kenmore Elite models, carton containing handle, Allen wrench
and 3 setscrews.
E.
On Kenmore PRO (TM) models, assembly containing handle, 2⁵⁄₈"
mounting screws, 2 backing plates and handle installation
instruction sheet.
F. 2 – undercounter mounting brackets (top)
■ Small level
■ Flashlight
■ Shallow pan
■ ⁵⁄₈" open-end wrench
■ Bath towel
■ Wood block
Parts Needed:
■ Shims (if installed with
built-up floor)
■ ³⁄₈" Compr x ³⁄₄" hose
fitting. Contact your local
Sears Store to purchase Kit
Number 11000.
■ Copper tubing (³⁄₈"
recommended) or flexible
stainless steel braided fill
line
■ Clamp connector or
conduit connector to fit a
⁷⁄₈" (2.2 cm) diameter hole
Location Requirements
Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they
can interfere with or contact dishwasher motor or legs.
The location where the dishwasher will be installed must provide
clearance between motor and flooring. Motor should not touch the
floor.
Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring.
Shelter 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 dealer for installing your
dishwasher at the end of your cabinetry.
A moisture barrier accessory (Part Number 4396277) is available
from your dealer for installing underneath the countertop. This may
also be obtained by calling 1-800-4MY-HOME.
Check location where dishwasher will be installed. The location
must provide:
■ easy access to water, electricity and drain.
■ convenient access for loading and unloading dishes. Corner
locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between the
side of the dishwasher door and the wall or cabinet.
■ square opening for proper operation and appearance.
■ 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.)
NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must
be securely attached to the floor.
If dishwasher will be left unused for a period of time or in a
location where it may be subject to freezing, have it winterized by
authorized service personnel.
Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area
shown in the “Cutout dimensions” section.
Helpful Tip: If the floor in the dishwasher opening is uneven
(example: tile flooring only partway into opening), you will
need to be exact in measuring dimensions and in leveling
dishwasher.
A
C
E
B
D
F
Make sure all these parts are included. If not included, call
1-800-4MY-HOME.
See separate parts list for accessories available for your
dishwasher.
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Product dimensionsCutout dimensions
All surfaces must be free
Cut holes in shaded area of cabinet walls or floor as specified
below:
water line – ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm)
drain line – 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm)
direct wire – ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm)
power supply cord – 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm)
*Measured from the lowest point on the underside of countertop.
May be reduced to 33⁷⁄₈" (86 cm) by removing wheels from
dishwasher.
**Minimum, measured from narrowest point of opening.
***May be increased to 6⁵⁄₈" (16.6 cm) if height of opening is
34¹⁄₂" (87.6 cm) at its lowest point.
‡Both sides
from intrusions
REAR VIEW
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Drain Requirements
■ Use the new drain hose supplied with your dishwasher. If this is
not long enough, use a new drain hose with a maximum length
of 12 ft (3.7 m) that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test
standards, is resistant to heat and detergent, and fits the 1"
(2.5 cm) drain connector of the dishwasher.
■ Connect drain hose to waste tee or disposer inlet above drain
trap in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) minimum above the
floor. It is recommended that the drain hose either be looped
up and securely fastened to the underside of the counter, or be
connected to an air gap.
Air gap
■ Use an air gap if the drain hose is connected to house plumbing
lower than 20" (50.8 cm) above subfloor or floor.
■ Use ¹⁄₂" minimum I.D. drain line fittings.
Water Supply Requirements
■ A hot water line with 20 to 120 psi (138 to 862 kPa) water
pressure.
■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher.
■ ³⁄₈" O.D. copper tubing with compression fitting or flexible
stainless steel braided fill line (¹⁄₂" minimum plastic tubing is not
recommended).
■ A 90° elbow with ³⁄₈" N.P.T. external pipe threads on one end.
Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm) of water inlet valve.
Electrical Requirements
Contact a qualified electrician.
Assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in
conformance with all national and local codes and ordinances.
You mu st h ave :
■ Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic 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 UL Listed/CSA Approved clamp connector to
the house wiring junction box. If using conduit, use a UL Listed/
CSA Approved strain relief.
If connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord:
■ Use Power Supply Cord Kit (Part Number 4317824) marked for
use with dishwashers. Kit contents include:
– Volex, Inc., UL Listed 16 gauge 3 wire power supply cord with
3 prong grounded plug.
– Neer C-500 ⁷⁄₈" strain relief.
– 3 wire connectors.
– Part Number 302797 grommet
Follow the kit instructions for installing the power supply cord.
■ Power supply cord must plug into a mating 3 prong, grounded
outlet, located in the cabinet next to the dishwasher opening.
Outlet must meet all local codes and ordinances.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Disconnect power.
2. Turn off water supply.
Prepare cabinet opening using existing
utility hookups
■ Follow the steps in this section if you are installing the
dishwasher in an existing cabinet opening with utility hookups.
■ If you are installing the dishwasher in a cabinet opening that
does not have hookups, follow the steps under “Prepare cabinet
opening where there are no existing utility hookups” section.
1. Check that the water
line reaches to the front
left of opening where
the water connection
will be made.
2. 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 far enough into the
opening, proceed to the next section “Install the drain hose.“ If they
do not reach far enough, follow the steps under “Prepare cabinet
opening where there are no existing utility hookups.”
Water
line
Direct
wire
Install the drain hose
IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose when installing a new
replacement dishwasher.
1. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet wall or floor on
the side of the opening closest to the sink.
2. Connect drain hose to waste tee or waste disposer using one of
the following methods:
■ Option 1, Waste disposer – with air gap
■ Option 2, No waste disposer – with air gap
■ Option 3, Waste disposer – no air gap*
■ Option 4, No waste disposer – no air gap*
*An air gap is recommended.
Helpful Tip: To reduce the vibration of the hose, keep the hose
away from the floor and the edge of the hole where it passes
through the cabinet.
Option 1, Waste disposer - with air gap:
1. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Cut end of drain hose if
needed (do not cut ribbed section).
2. Attach drain hose to air gap with large spring-type clamp. If
the drain hose was cut, use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type
clamp*.
3. Use a rubber hose connector* with spring or screwtype clamps*
to connect air gap to disposer inlet.
This connection must be before the drain trap and at least 20"
(50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed.
Drain hose cut here if needed
Rubber hose
Spring or
screw-type
clamps
connector
Air gap
Large
spring-type
clamp
Drain
hose
Drain trap
4. Insert drain hose through hole
cut in cabinet to the front
Disposer
inlet
Drain hose
center of opening where
drain connection will be
made.
*Parts available from local
plumbing supply stores.
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Option 2, No waste disposer - with air gap:
e
1. Cut end of drain hose if needed (do not cut ribbed section).
2. Attach drain hose to air gap with large spring-type clamp. If
the drain hose was cut, use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type
clamp*.
3. Use a rubber hose connector* with spring or screwtype clamps*
to connect air gap to waste tee.
This connection must be before the drain trap and at least 20"
(50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed.
Drain hose cut here if needed
Rubber hose
Drain trap
4. Insert drain hose through
hole cut in cabinet to the
Spring or
screw-type
clamps
connector
Waste
tee
Drain hose
Air gap
Large
spring-typ
clamp
Drain
hose
front center of opening
where drain connection
will be made.
*Parts available from local
plumbing supply stores.
Option 3, Waste disposer - no air gap:
1. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Do not cut end of drain
hose.
2. Attach drain hose to disposer inlet with large springtype clamp.
This connection must be before the drain trap and at least 20"
(50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed. It
is recommended that the drain hose be looped up and securely
fastened to the underside of the counter.
Large spring-type
clamp
Drain hose
Disposer
inlet
Drain trap
3. Insert drain hose through
hole cut in cabinet to the
front center of opening
where drain connection will
be made.
Drain hose
Option 4, No waste disposer - no air gap:
1. Cut end of drain hose if needed (do not cut ribbed section).
2. Attach drain hose to waste tee with 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm)
screw-type clamp*.
This connection must be before the drain trap and at least 20"
(50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed. It
is recommended that the drain hose be looped up and securely
fastened to the underside of the counter.
Drain hose cut here if needed
Screw-type
clamp
Waste
tee
Drain
hose
Drain trap
3. Insert drain hose through hole
cut in cabinet to the front
Drain hose
center of opening where drain
connection will be made.
*Parts available from local
plumbing supply stores.
Prepare cabinet opening where there are no
existing utility hookups
Electrical connection
Option 1, Direct wire method:
Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route
wire into the cabinet opening from the right side.
1. Drill a ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) hole in
right-hand cabinet side, rear
or floor. Preferred and
optional locations are shown.
2. Wood cabinet: Sand the hole
until smooth.
Metal cabinet: Cover hole
with grommet, (Part Number 302797 - not provided.)
3. Run wire into house wiring junction box.
4. Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved clamp connector (strain
relief) for flexible-type wire. If installing conduit, attach a UL
Listed/CSA Approved strain relief to the junction box.
5. Run other end of wire
through cabinet hole. Cable
must extend to the right
front of cabinet opening.
Optional
locations
Preferred
locations
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Option 2, Power supply cord method:
NOTE: A mating, 3 prong, ground-type wall receptacle is required
in a cabinet next to the dishwasher opening.
1. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm)
hole in the cabinet
rear or side. Preferred
Optional
locations
Preferred
locations
and optional
locations are shown.
2. Wood cabinet: Sand
the hole until smooth.
Metal cabinet: Cover
hole with grommet
(Part Number 302797) included with power supply cord kit.
Install the water line
Helpful Tip: Routing the water line through the left side of
cabinet opening will make water connection easier.
1. Drill a minimum ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) hole in the cabinet side, rear or
floor. Preferred and optional locations are shown.
Optional
locations
2. Measure overall length
of copper tubing
required.
3. Attach copper tubing
to the water line with a
manual shutoff valve.
4. Slowly feed copper
tubing through hole in
cabinet. Copper tubing will bend and kink easily, so be gentle.
The copper tubing should be far enough into the cabinet
opening to connect it to dishwasher inlet on the front left of the
dishwasher.
5. Turn water shutoff valve to “ON” position. Flush water into a
shallow pan to get rid of particles that may clog the inlet valve.
6. Turn shutoff valve to “OFF” position.
Preferred
locations
Copper
tubing
Install the drain hose
IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose.
1. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm)
diameter hole in
cabinet wall or floor
on the side of the
opening closest to the
sink.
2. Connect drain hose to waste tee or waste disposer using one of
the following methods:
■ Option 1, Waste disposer – with air gap
■ Option 2, No waste disposer – with air gap
■ Option 3, Waste disposer – no air gap*
■ Option 4, No waste disposer – no air gap*
*An air gap is recommended.
Helpful Tip: To reduce the vibration of the hose, keep the hose
away from the floor and the edge of the hole where it passes
through the cabinet.
Option 1, Waste disposer - with air gap:
1. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Cut end of drain hose if
needed (do not cut ribbed section).
2. Attach drain hose to air gap with large spring-type clamp. If
the drain hose was cut, use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type
clamp*.
3. Use a rubber hose connector* with spring or screwtype clamps*
to connect air gap to disposer inlet.
This connection must be before the drain trap and at least 20"
(50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed.
Drain hose cut here if needed
Rubber hose
Spring or
screw-type
clamps
connector
Disposer
inlet
Air gap
Large
spring-type
clamp
Drain
hose
Drain trap
4. Insert drain hose through
Drain hose
hole cut in cabinet to the
front center of opening
where drain connection will
be made.
*Parts available from local
plumbing supply stores.
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Option 2, No waste disposer - with air gap:
e
1. Cut end of drain hose if needed (do not cut ribbed section).
2. Attach drain hose to air gap with large spring-type clamp. If
the drain hose was cut, use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type
clamp*.
3. Use a rubber hose connector* with spring or screwtype clamps*
to connect air gap to waste tee.
This connection must be before the drain trap and at least 20"
(50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed.
Drain hose cut here if needed
Rubber hose
Drain trap
4. Insert drain hose through
hole cut in cabinet to the
front center of opening
where drain connection will
be made.
*Parts available from local
plumbing supply stores.
Spring or
screw-type
clamps
connector
Waste
tee
Drain hose
Air gap
Large
spring-typ
clamp
Drain
hose
Option 4, No waste disposer - no air gap:
1. Cut end of drain hose if needed (do not cut ribbed section).
2. Attach drain hose to waste tee with 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm)
screw-type clamp*.
This connection must be before the drain trap and at least 20"
(50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed. It
is recommended that the drain hose be looped up and securely
fastened to the underside of the counter.
Drain hose cut here if needed
Screw-type
clamp
Waste
tee
Drain
hose
Drain trap
3. Insert drain hose through
Drain hose
hole cut in cabinet to the
front center of opening
where drain connection will
be made.
*Parts available from local
plumbing supply stores.
Prepare Dishwasher
Option 3, Waste disposer - no air gap:
1. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Do not cut end of drain
hose.
2. Attach drain hose to disposer inlet with large springtype clamp.
This connection must be before the drain trap and at least 20"
(50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed. It
is recommended that the drain hose be looped up and securely
fastened to the underside of the counter.
Large spring-type
clamp
Drain hose
Disposer
inlet
Drain trap
3. Insert drain hose through
hole cut in cabinet to the
front center of opening
where drain connection will
be made.
Drain hose
Helpful Tip: Put cardboard under dishwasher until it is installed
in cabinet opening. The cardboard will help avoid damage to
floor covering during installation.
1. Using 2 or more people, grasp the sides of dishwasher door
frame and put the dishwasher on its back, resting on top of the
corner posts.
2. Remove two screws attaching access panel and lower panel to
dishwasher using a ¹⁄₄" hex socket, nut driver or Phillips
screwdriver.
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3. Remove panels and set panels aside on a covered surface.
4. Check that grounding clip is attached to the lower panel.
Access
panel
Lower
panel
Grounding
clip
5. Slide nut and ferrule onto tubing.
Terminal
box cover
Cable clamp
connector
Dishwasher wires
8. Measure height of cabinet opening
from underside of countertop to
floor where dishwasher will be
installed (you need the lowest
point). Check chart for that height
opening. Put wheels in the required
position.
Nut
Ferrule
Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm)
onto copper tubing.
NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the water
supply line so that it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame
or motor.
6. Add 90° elbow fitting to the water supply line.
Connect the ³⁄₈" compression fitting to the water supply line
prior to installing the unit into the cabinet opening. Attach such
that the ³⁄₄" connection is facing upward.
Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into the 90° elbow fitting as
far as it will go (the copper tubing bends and kinks easily).
Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the nut onto the
elbow threads. Flexible braided connection: Secure nut to
elbow using ⁵⁄₈" open ended wrench or adjustable wrench.
NOTE: Do not use Teflon
®†
tape with compression fittings.
7.Remove terminal box cover.
– If you are direct wiring: Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved
clamp connector to the terminal box. If using conduit, use a
UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief.
– If you are installing a power supply cord kit, do so now,
following kit instructions. The power supply cord kit must be
UL Listed and marked for use with dishwashers (that is, Power
Supply Cord Kit Part Number 4317824).
Minimum
cutout height
Wheel
Wheel
position
9. Turn both front leveler legs to the same
height.
If the minimum cutout height is less than 34"
(86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be removed
for additional clearance. This will allow the
dishwasher to fit into a 33⁷⁄₈" (86 cm) high
cutout, but the dishwasher will be more
difficult to move into position. If the wheels
Front leg
are removed, cover the floor when moving the dishwasher.
If you have built-up floors
1. Measure height of opening
from underside of countertop
to built-up floor. If the height
is at least 33³⁄₄" (85.7 cm),
the dishwasher will fit into the
opening without modification
to the countertop or flooring.
2. Put wheels in position 1 and
turn the front leveler legs up
all the way.
Shim
3. Add shims as needed in the
area shown to bring
dishwasher up to proper height.
NOTE: Shims must be securely attached to the floor to keep
them from moving when the dishwasher is operating.
Shim
Countertop
Shim
Number of
turns on
front leg
Built-up
floor
†®Teflon is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company.
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