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
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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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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 cabinets=de,rear or floor
Optional locationsare shown.
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Measure overall length of copper tubing
_) required. Attach copper tubing to
water hnew_thmanual shutoff valve
Carefully feed copper tubing through
hole in cabinet (copper tubing w_ll bend
and kink easdy)until _t_sfar enough
into the cabinet opening to connect _tto
dishwasherinlet on the front left of
dishwasher.
Turn shutoff valve _) to "ON" position.
Flush water into abucketto get rid of
particles that may clog the inletvalve
aTurn shutoff valve to "OFF" position.
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Drain hose
Cut a 1-1/2" (3.8cm) diameter holein
cabinet wall or floor on the side of the
opening closest to the sink.
Connectdrain hose to waste tee or
waste disposer following one method.
11. Ifyouhave: and:
an airgap
awastedisposer noairgap*
anair gap
nowastedisposel noair gap*
*anairgapisrecommended
gotostep:
11a.
11c.
11b.
11d.
11a. 1. Remove the disposer knockoutplug.
Cut end of drain hose O if needed
(do not cut ribbed section).
2. Attach drain hose to air gap • with
spring-type clamp O.
3. Use a rubber hose connector* •
with spring or screw-type clamps*
_) to connect air gap to disposer
inlet 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.
11b. 1. Cut end of drain hose O if needed
(do not cut ribbed section).
2. Attach drain hose to air gap O with
1-!/2"-2" (3.8-5cm) screw clamp.
3. Use a rubber hose connector* •
with spring or screw-type clamps*
_) to connect air gap to waste tee _).
This connection _ MUST be before
drain trap (D and at least 20" (50.8cm)
above the floor where dishwasher will
be installed. Goto step 12.
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11c.
1. Remove the disposer knockoutplug.
Do not cut end of drain hose
2. Attach drain hose 0 to disposerinlet
0 with spring-type clamp O.
This connectionO MUST be before
drain trap _) and at least 20" (50 8cm)
above the floor where dishwasher will
be installed.Goto step12
11d. 1 Cut end of drain hose 0(do not cut
ribbed section)
2 Attach dram hose to waste tee
with 1-1/2-2" (3.8-5cm) screw
clamp* _).
Th_sconnectmn Q MUST be before
drain trap _) and at least 20" (50 8cm)
above the floor where dishwasher will
be installed Go to step 12.
* Parts avatlabie from local plumbing
supply stores.
HELPFUL TIP:
To reduce the vibration of the
hose, insert a cloth, putty or
caulking compound in hole
around drain hose.
12. lInsert drain hose 0 into hole cut in
cabinetto the front center of opening
where drain connection will be made.
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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.
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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
door frame and put dtshwasher on Ets
back.
Remove two top screws Q and two
bottom screws @ attaching access
panel _ and lower panel _ to
dishwasher using a 1/4" hex socket, nut
driver or Philhps screwdriver Remove
panels and set panels aside on a
protecttve surface. Checkthat
grounding chp 0stays attached to
access panel
0HELPFUL TIP:
Hold water valve mounting
bracket _) with pliers while
attaching elbow to water inlet
valve.
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ApplyTeflon tape or ptpejo=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_edclamp connector @
to the terminal box If using condu_t,
use a U L -listed/CSA-certtfied conduit
connector.
If you are installing a power supply
cordkit, do so now and follow kit
instructions.
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HELPFUL TIP:
Put cardboard under dishwasher
until it is installed in cabinet
opening. The cardboard will help
protect floor covering during
Installation.
Measure hetght of cabinet opening from
undersideof countertop to floor where
dishwasher will be installed0 (you
need the lowest point) Check chart for
that hetght openmg Put wheels (D in
the requtred posttion.
MIn. Wheel position
c.tou! height (see illustration)
34-(86.4cm) 1
34-1/8"(86.7cm) 2
34-511S"(872cm) 3
34-1/2"(87.6cm) 4
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6. Stand dishwasherupright.
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Graspthe dishwasher door frame _).
Tiltdishwasher backwards on wheels
_). Move dishwasher closeto cabinet
opening. Do not push on dishwasher
panels or console---they may dent.
1If dishwasher has a power supply cord,
insert power supply cord into hole cut
into cabinet,
1Check that water line ison the left side
of openingand drain hose is near the
center of opening. If using direct wire,
check that it is on the right side of
opening.
10. Carefully move dishwasher completely
intocabinet opening.Do not kink or
pinch copper tubing, drain hose,
power supply cord or direct wire
between dishwasher and cabinet,
Center dishwasherin opening. 15

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 countertopedge 0. You may need
to adJustalignment to look good with
your cabinets.
HELPFUL TIP:
Prop up one side of frame to
hold dishwasher up off floor
when adjusting front legs.
13. Checkthat leveling legs 0are firmly
againstthe floor. Place level on the rack
guide • on one side of the d_shwasher
tub. Check that dishwasheris levelfrom
front to back. AdJust leveling leg or add
shims under rear wheel until
d_shwasher is level. Repeat for other
s_deof dishwasher.
Placelevel against top front opening of
tub O. Checkthat d_shwasher is level
from side to side If dishwasheris not
level, adjust front legs up or down until
d_shwasher is level.
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Electrical
Connection
Check electrical requirements
(see pages 4-6). You need to.
I/have the correctelectrical suppty and
recommended groundtng method
i/check that power supply _s
dtsconnected
Ifyou are usesteps
directwiring 1-4
[usingapowersupplycord 1
Rotatedirect wiresothat itdoesnot
touch dishwashermotor or lowerpart
of dishwashertub Pull directwire 0
throughholemterminalbox
HELPFUL TIP:
•Select the proper size _ist-on
connectors to connect your
household wiring to 16-gauge
dishwasher wiring.
• Insert wire ends into twist.on
connector. Do not pre-twlst
bare wire.
•Twist connector.
•Gently tug on wires to be sure
both are secured.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Electricelly ground dishwasher•
Connect ground wire to green
ground connector in terminal box.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to do so can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.

Connect the wires 0 as follows using
twist-on connectors _ sized to connect
directwire to 16-gauge dishwasher
wire:
Form bare,groundwire _into a
U-shaped hook. Wrapground wire hook
clockwisearoundground connector0
and underthe washer _1. Securely
tighten ground connectorO.
Powersupplywire: Terminalboxwire:
white-,_-_,-white
black_<-_,_black
groundingwire-.<-_groundconnector
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Tightenclampconnectororconduit
connectorscrews_).
Reinstall terminal box cover • with
wires insideterminal box. Go to step 5.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
Check that power supply cord does not
touch dishwasher motor or lower part
of dishwasher tub. Go to step 5.
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Water Connection
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HELPFUL TIP:
Compressio.m_s:
3. Slide nut Oonto €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
threads0. b carefalwhen
handbaga.d posmonb_the
coppertubing.R _nds and
kinks easily,
HELPFUL TIP:
Hold water valve mounting
bracket with pliers while
attaching copper tubing.
Topreventvibrationduringoperation,
routethe watersupplyhneso that it
doesnot touchthe dishwasherbase,
frameor motor
With copper tubing _ pushed_nto
compression fitting as far as it will go,
use an adjustable wrench and tighten
compression fitting nut 0to elbow O
on waterinlet valve
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