Kenmore 9743678 User manual

Undercounter Dishwasher
WhatdoI needto haveto
installthedishwasher?
Tools, parts & materials 1-2
Requirements 3-6
Dishwasher dimensions Back cover
Customize dishwasher Back cover
WhatdoI needto dobefore
I installthe dishwasher?
•Prepare cabinet 7-12
• Prepare dishwasher 13-16
HowdoI installthe
dishwasher?
• Connect dishwasher
• Secure dishwasher
• Checkoperation
17-20
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Doing so will:
• make installation easier.
• help you in the futureif 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 dishwashermodel 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 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 alert symbol and the word
"DANGER" or "WARNING". These
words mean:
You wnl be killed or seriously
injured if you don't follow
instructions.
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.
v' carefully open dishwasher door
while someone graspsthe rear of
the dishwasher. Removeshipping
materials, drain hose and lower rack.
Close dishwasher door. Latch the
dishwasher door shut.
v' observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
install this dishwasher as specified in
these instructions.
v' have everything you need to properly
install dishwasher.
v' contact a qualified installer to insure
that dishwasher is installed to meet
all electrical and plumbing national
and local codes and ordinances.

Tools and
materials needed
A.pliers
O.Phillipsscrewdriver
C.5/16"and1/4"nut
driversorhex
sockets
D. measuringtapeor
ruler
E,16"adjustuMn
wrenchthatopensto
1-1/8"(29cm)
F. flat-blade
screwdriver
G,gloves
H.utilityknife
I. 2twist-onwire
connectorswhich
aretheprepersize
toconnectyour
householdwiringto
16-gau6ewiringin
dishwasher
J. smalllevel
K,safetyglasses
L. 90° elbowwith3/8"
N.P.T.external
threadsonone
end.(Theotherend
mustfit yourwater
supplyline.
M.flashi_hf
N.TeflonTM tapeor
pipeJoJnl
compound
O.shallowpan
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P. electricdrillwith
Q,1[2%3/4"and
1-1/2"holesawbits
R. smalltubingcutter
S.wirestripper
T. 1-1/2"-2"screw-type
clampifconnecting
towaste-fen
U. coppertubing(3/8"
recommended}
p. clampconnectoror
_onduitconnectorto
fita 7/8"_2.2r.m)
diameterhole
Parts supplied
_Q 'mzz_zq_ A.2 drainhoseclamps B.2 No.16 x1/2"
Phillips-headscrews
_) C.drainhose
!Makesureall thesepartsareincluded.
Seepartslistforaccessoriesavailableforyour
_'_'_ dishwasher.
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t/) Cabinet opening
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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 notrunwater or drain lines or
electrical wiring where they cancross
in front ofor contactdishwashermotor
or legs.
The Iocalion mustprovide 1/4" (.64cm)
minimum clearance between motorand
flooringto preventmotoroverheating.
Do not install dishwasherover carpeted
flooring.
Protectdishwasherandwater lines
leadingto dishwasheragainst freezing.
Damage from freezingis notcovered by
the warranty.
A side panel kit is available from your
Sears storeor service centerfor
installingyour dishwasherat end nt
cabinet.
Checklocation where dishwasher
will be installed. The location must
provide:
easy access to water,electricity and
drain.
v' convenient loading. Corner locations
require a 2' (5.1cm) minimum
clearance between the side of the
dishwasher door and wall or cabinet.
square opening for properoperation
and appearance. 3

v' cabinetfrontperpendiculartofloor.
v' levelfloor.(Ifflooratfrontof opening
isnotlevelwithfloorat rearof
opening,shimsmaybeneededto
leveldishwasher.)
Ifdishwasherwillbeleftunusedfora
periodoftimeor inalocationwhereit
maybesublecttofreezing,follow
"Winter,zing"instructions_nUseand
CareGuide.
Make sure pipes, w_resand drain hose
are within the shaded area. See Page7
for dtmenslons.
HELPFUL TIP:
if the floor in the dishwasher
opening Is tmeven (example:
tile flooring only part way into
opening) you will need to take
special care in measuring
dimens/ons and In leveling
dishwasher.
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Electrical
It is the customer's responsibility:
To contact a qualified electrician.
To assure that the electrical
installation is adequate and in
conformancewith all national and
local codes and ordinances.
You must have:
I/120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only,15- or
20-amp., fused electricalsupply.
i/COPPER WIRE ONLY.
We recommend:
v' a time-delayfuse or circuitbreaker.
a separate circuit.
iv' use flexible, armored or non-metallic
sheathed, copperwire with
groundingwire 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-oertified
clamp connector to the house wiring
junction box. If using conduit, use a
U.L-listed/CSA-certified conduit
connector.
v' 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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securepowersupplycouutu
dishwasherterminalbox.
q/power supplycord must plug intoa
matingthree-prong, grounded outlet,
located in the cabinet nextto the
dishwasheropening.Outletmust
meet all localcodes 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) water at dishwasher.
o/3/8" O.D. copper tubing with
compression fitting (1/2" minimum
plastic tubing is optional but not
recommended).
v' 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:
v' useanew12feet(3.7m) maximum
drain hose that meets all current
AHAM/IAPMO test standards and is
resistant to heat and detergent.
v' have a high drain loop 20 inches
(50.8cm) above the subfloor or floor.
V' connect drain hose to waste tee or
disposer inlet above drain trap in
house plumbing and 20 inches
(50.8cm) minimum above the floor.
v' use an air gap if the drain hose is
connectedto houseplumbing lower
than 20 inches (5O.8cm) above
subfloor or floor.
v' use1/2" minimum I.D. drain line
fittings.
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(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 pointon the undersideof uountertop.
5"(12.7um) (5.1cm)
34"(86.4cm)min.*
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CUtopeningsIn shaded ares of Cabinetwalls
or floor as specified in chart:
OPENINGFOR: DIAMETER:
water line 1/2" (1.3 sin)
drain line 1-1/2" (3,3 cm)
direct wire 3/4" (1.9 cm)
power supply cord 1-1/2" (3.8 am)
** Minimum, measured from narrowest point of opening.
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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A.
Disconnectthe powersupply. Turn
water off.
11 Put on gloves and safety glasses
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v' check that the water hne0 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_llbe
made
If the water line and the d_rectwire
reach into the opening far enough, go to
step 10, page 11.
Electrical
Follow all national and local codes and
ordinances for completing electrical
supply to cabinet.
ifyouare: usesteps:
directwiring 3, 4and5
usinga powersupplycord 3aand4a
HELPFUL TIP:
Wiring the dishwasher will he
easier if you route wire into the
cabinet opentng from the right
side.
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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 Searsstore or service center.
4. Run wire into house wiring junction
box. Usestrain relief method provided
with junction box. If no strain relief is
provided, install a U.L.-listed/CSA-
certified clamp connector for flexible-
type wire. If installingconduit, attach a
U.L.-listed/CSA-certified conduit
connector to junction box.
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6"(15,2cm)
Run other end of wire through cabinet
hole. Cable must extendto the right
front of cabinet opening. Go to step 6.
Cut a 1-1/2" (3.8cm) hole _) in right-
hand 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.
4a, 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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