Kenmore 9743678 manual

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  • Page 1

    Undercounter Dishwasher 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 dishwash[...]

  • Page 2

    O O O 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 a[...]

  • Page 3

    Tools and materials needed A. pliers O. Phillips screwdriver C. 5/16" and1/4"nut drivers or hex sockets D. measuring tape or ruler E, 16" adjustuMn wrench that opens to 1-1/8" (29cm) F. flat-blade screwdriver G, gloves H. utility knife I. 2 twist-on wire connectors which are thepreper size to connect your household wiring to 16-[...]

  • Page 4

    t/) Cabinet opening E i,_ iim 0" 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 Iocalion must provide 1/4" (.64cm) mini[...]

  • Page 5

    v' cabinet front perpendicular to floor. v' level floor. (If floorat frontof opening is not level withfloor at rear of opening, shims maybe needed to leveldishwasher.) If dishwasher will be left unused for a period of time or in a location whereit may be sublect to freezing, follow "Winter,zing" instructions _n Use and Care Guid[...]

  • Page 6

    continued from page 4 Electrical It 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: I/120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-amp., fused electrical supply. i/COPPER WIRE ONLY. We recommen[...]

  • Page 7

    ® secure power supply couu tu dishwasher terminal box. q/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: v' a hot water line with 20-125 psi (138-862 kPa) water pressure. v' 120°F (49°C) w[...]

  • Page 8

    0 aii i i 4K 4 II (lO.2cm) 2-1/2" 6"(1! .2am) 24" (61cm)** 4" (lO.2cm) 24" (6_ 6"(5.2cm) 5" (12.7cm) (5.1cm) * Measured from the lowest point on the underside of uountertop. 5" (12.7um) (5.1cm) 34" (86.4cm) min.* r CUt openings In shaded ares of Cabinet walls or floor as specified in chart: OPENING FOR: [...]

  • Page 9

    1 A. Disconnect the power supply. Turn water off. 11 Put on gloves and safety glasses ,/ v' check that the water hne 0 reaches to the front left of opening where the water connection w_ll be made v' check that the direct wire Q reaches to the front right of opening where the electrical connection w_ll be made If the water line and the d_r[...]

  • Page 10

    1 continued from page 8 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. 4. Run wire into house wiring junction box. Use strain relief method provid[...]

  • Page 11

    / Water line HELPFUL TIP: Routing the water line throu_ the left side of cabfnet opening will make water connection easier. Cut a 1/2" (1.3cm) minimum hole 0 in left-hand cabinet s=de, rear or floor Optional locations are shown. m Measure overall length of copper tubing _) required. Attach copper tubing to water hne w_th manual shutoff valve C[...]

  • Page 12

    10. continued from page 10 Drain hose Cut a 1-1/2" (3.8cm) diameter hole in cabinet wall or floor on the side of the opening closest to the sink. Connect drain hose to waste tee or waste disposer following one method. 11. If youhave: and: an air gap a waste disposer no air gap* an air gap nowaste disposel noair gap* *an air gapis recommended g[...]

  • Page 13

    11c. 1. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Do not cut end of drain hose 2. Attach drain hose 0 to disposer inlet 0 with spring-type clamp O. 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 11d. 1 Cut end of drain hose 0 (do not cut ribbed section) 2 Atta[...]

  • Page 14

    all 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. 11 Excessive Weight Hazard Use two people to move and install dishwasher. Failure to do so may result in back or other injury. Put dtshwasher corner posts 0 behind dtshwasher. Grasp sides of dtshwasher [...]

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    Apply Teflon tape or ptpe jo=nt compound • to 90 ° elbow httmg 0 and connect fitttng to water =nletvalve 0. Hold bracket (_ with phers Ttghten elbow unttl snug, and be sure that tt faces to the rear. Remove terminal box cover _ Pull apphance wtres@ through hole m termmal box If you are direct wiring: install a U L.- hsted/CSA-certd_ed clamp conn[...]

  • Page 16

    continued from page14 6. Stand dishwasher upright. 7. ? Grasp the dishwasher door frame _). Tilt dishwasher backwards on wheels _). Move dishwasher close to cabinet opening. Do not push on dishwasher panels or console---they may dent. 1 If dishwasher has a power supply cord, insert power supply cord into hole cut into cabinet, 1 Check that water [...]

  • Page 17

    11. Remove cardboard from under dishwasher HELPFUL TIP: it Is okay if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet opening. Do not remove insulation blanket-- it acts as a sound barrier. 12. side view rue lat_rale vista lateral Align front of dishwasher console Q with countertop edge 0. You may need to adJust alignment to look good with your cabinets. HELP[...]

  • Page 18

    C. water agua eae desagde d6charge _l-electrical el6ctrico _lectrlque Electrical Connection Check electrical requirements (see pages 4-6). You need to. I/have the correct electrical suppty and recommended groundtng method i/check that power supply _s dtsconnected If you are use steps direct wiring 1-4 [ using a power supply cord 1 Rotate direct wir[...]

  • Page 19

    Connect the wires 0 as follows using twist-on connectors _ sized to connect direct wire to 16-gauge dishwasher wire: Form bare, ground wire _ into a U-shaped hook. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector 0 and under the washer _1. Securely tighten ground connector O. Power supply wire: Terminal box wire: white-,_-_,-white black_<[...]

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    cont_nuedfrompage 18 Water Connection @ HELPFUL TIP: Compressio. m_s: 3. Slide nut O onto €opper tubing • about I inch (2.5cm). 2. Slide lermle (_) onto the tubing, Do net poaltion lermle on the end of the tubing, 3. Pet the tubing into the elbow 0 as far as it will go. 4. Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the net onto the elbow threa[...]

  • Page 21

    6. Place paper towel under elbow. Turn on water supply and check for leaks. Drain Connection m 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. No Io quite. Place a shal[...]

  • Page 22

    DII 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, Open dishwasher door and place towel 0 over pump assembly and spray arm of dishwasher. This will prevent screws from falling into pump area when securing dishwasher to countertop. Check that dishwasher [...]

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    1 back front parletrasem pmledelantera arri_re avant upen ano ClOSe[fie ooor several [lllle_. 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[...]

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    0 mm E mm 33-7/8" (86cm) mln. * to front of door frame * al frente del marco I de la puerta • jusqu'au devant du cadre de a porte ] To customize your dishwasher: If you want to: Order the color accessory you need. Change door and access panel color White - 675773 Almond - 675774 CalI(U.S. only*) 1-800-665-9978 1-800-665-9978 Install cus[...]