Sears Kenmore 58717242100,Kenmore 58714249991,Kenmore 58714242100,Kenmore 58717245991 Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions

For the 18"Built-In Dishwasher and FrontColor Panels

SEARS

Sears, Roebuck and Co. Sears Canada, Inc. 154399201
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

Before You Begin

DO NOT INSTALL DISHWASHER
UNTIL YOU HAVE READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect electrical power at the
fuse box or circuit breaker box

before installing dishwasher.
Fanure to do so can result In

death or electrical shock.

Please read this book completely before you begin. These instructions will help you anticipate water,

electrical, and drain connections, and will help you select the best location for your dishwasher. Installation

tips are located on page 3.

NOTE: Observe all local codes and ordinances for electrical and plumbing connections when

installing your new dishwasher. All electrical and plumbing work should be performed by qualified
persons.

Plan the Installation

Locate the dishwasher where there is easy access to existing water, drain, and electrical lines. Be sure the
water inlet valve will be protected from freezing temperatures. If the valve freezes, flooding may occur.

The best location for your dishwasher is on either side of the kitchen sink. This position should provide easy
access to existing plumbing and will be convenient for loading items into the dishwasher once your dishwasher

is installed.
All kits mentioned in this book are available from your Sears department store or Sears Service Center.

Tools You Will Need

•eve Wire,,ri00er Rarin ,oo

or Knife (for copper

tubing)

Measuring

Tape _ Pipe Joint compound

(for iron pipe !,_

Electric Drill _ plumbing)

3h6", 1/4",%B", and 3/e"

Socket or Nut Driver "_

Keyhole Saw or

1/2",1 V2", and 2"
Hole Cutters

Slotted and Phillips
Screwdrivers

(magnetic tip
preferred)

Teflon®Tape

(for iron pipe plumbing)

2 Pipe Wrenches _;j_

(for iron pipe
plumbing)

Tube Cutter

(for copper tubing)

2 Adjustable

Wrenches

(for copper tubing)

Pliers ._

Items You Will Need

Drain Hose Clamp -1 V£ Inner Diameter (ID) (included)
90 ° Elbow - 3/8"National Pipe Thread "Street L" or compatible right angle fittings (not included)
Strain Relief Connector (not included)
Wire Nuts (2) (not included)

Printed in USA

Installation Tips

Read all instructions prior to installation

Water, electric, and drain connections are not the same foi" all age, brand, or models of

dishwashers. Check and compare the location and length of your current utilities so you can
plan your new installation (refer topages 4 and 8).

Each home installation is different and some parts may be needed to meet your individual
installation needs. You will need a %" National Pipe Thread "Street L"or compatible right

angle fittings (not included) to make the final water connections to the dishwasher valve (refer

topage 9).

Clean dishes require an adequate supply of hot water. A water temperature of 140°F(60°C)is
desirable, 120°F (49°C) is minimum, 160°F (71 °C) is maximum. A minimum water supply
line of 3/a"(outside diameter) copper tubing is recommended. Reasonable water
pressure is needed (20-120 PSI [pounds-per-square-inch]) flow rate minimum
(2 gallons/minute) (refer topage 9).

A separate 15-20 amp, grounded 120V AC electrical supply is required for your new
dishwasher. You may need a strain relief connector and wire nuts or suitable connectors

(not included) for connecting house wiring to the dishwasher.

If the dishwasher drain hose is connected to a garbage disposer for the first time,
remember to knock out the plug inthe disposer inlet. This plug is inside the inlet and you may

not see the plug from the outside (refer to page 8).

The dishwasher drain hose to the house drain must have a 32" loop above the floor or a
suitable air gap must be used to prevent water from siphoning out of the dishwasher and

causing washing problems (refertopage 7).

Kinked water or drain lines can cause problems. Run lines with generous curves. Make sure
lines are long enough to allow for generous curves.

Flush the water line prior to making final connections. A bunched towel over the end of the
line can help prevent splashing. Let water drain into a bucket or pan. This will prevent

premature clogging of the filter screen in the inlet valve.

There must be a 1/4"air gap between the bottom of the motor and the floor. Ifthe floor is
carpeted, it will be necessary to cut away the carpeting underneath the motor to allow venti-

lation for the motor (refer to page 10).

The dishwasher will look, sound, and work better if it is properly leveled.Take time to
adjust the leveling legs so that all of them touch the floor and the dishwasher is level. Use #8

x %" Phillips head screws (supplied) to anchor dishwasher to countertop (refer to pages 10

and 13).

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Location and Rough-In

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34-114"Min.

24"

Electrical, drain and

water supply line

entrances must

be confined to
shaded areas to

avoid interference
with components,

@

1-1/2'

Electrical
Widng

18" Min.

Figure 1

Most of the installation work should be done before
the dishwasher is moved into place. First, select a

location as close to the sink as possible for ready
access to water and drain lines. For proper operation

and appearance of the dishwasher, the cabinet
opening should be square and have dimensions as
shown in Figure 1. If the dishwasher is to be installed
in a corner, there must be sufficient clearance to open
the door as shown in Figure 2. A minimum clearance

of 2" is recommended.

Rough-in the water, electrical, and drain lines before
proceeding with the installation. The lines should run

straight to their connections on the dishwasher.

Note: Make sure that the lines do not cross in

front of the dishwasher motor or its legs.

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Countertop

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Figure 2

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Preparing for Installation

1. Remove the two bottom attach screws in the
access panel/toeplate (see Figure 3).

2. Open the dishwasher door and remove the two top

screws.

3. Close the door. The access panel can now be
removed by pulling it forward.

4. Install a 90 ° elbow (not included) into the water

valve. Use Teflon ®tape or joint compound to seal
the elbow into the valve fitting. Valve fitting is 3/8"

National Pipe Thread.

Access
Panel

Figure 3

Toeplate

Changing Color Panels

Select models are equipped with reversible door and
access panel inserts that offer three decorative

colors. To change exposed color panel, proceed as

follows. It is best to change color panels before
installing dishwasher.

Handle panels carefully to avoid

injury or cuts.

1. Remove trim strip from one side of the door panel.
Loosen, but do not remove screws from trim strip

on remaining sides (see Figure 4).

2. Remove trim strip from one side of the access
panel. Loosen, but do not remove screws from

trim strip on remaining side (see Figure 4).

3. Slide insert panels out of frame. Put color panel of
choice to outside and replace panel in frame.

.

Be sure edges of insert panels are under trim
strips on opposite side. Press strips tightly against

panels before securing screws. Replace trim
strips.

For best appearance, remove the protective film
covering the trim strips after installing your

dishwasher.

Loosen
Screws !

Door

Panel

Trim

Loosen Screws

Figure 4