KitchenAid 9743822 User manual

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Section
Introduction Page
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Product dlmenslons 3
Bullt-ln opening dlmenslons 3
Electrical requlremonts 4
Water requlrements 4
Draln requlrements 4
Installation steps 5 -
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PartNo. 9743822 Rev,C
Piece n° 9743822 R_. C

In_on s_s cont fmm _s
If connecting dishwasher with power supply cord,
check that power supply is dlsconne_ed.
ElectricalShockHazard
PlugIntoa grounded3 prongoutlet.
Donotremovegroundprong.
Do notuseanadapter.
Donotuseanextansloncord.
FailuretofollowtheseInstructionscanresultIn death,fire,
orelectricalshock.
•Usepowersupply cord kit (Part No. 4317824) available fromyour
dealer orpartssupplier.Followinstructionswithkit for installing
powersupplycord.
Ifthe cord kitis notacailable,a U.L.-listed/CSA-cerlifled,16-gauge,
three-conductor,power supplycord and m.ainreliefmustbe
used.Sixfeet(1.8m) mustbethe maximumlengthofpower
supplycord.
•Routepowersupplycord so itdoesnot touchdishwashermotoror
lowerpartofdishwasherrob.
_*Removethedishwasherterminalboxcover(O).
• Installa U.L.÷listed/CSA-certiliedstrain relief(P) totheterminal
box. Runpower supplycord throughstrain relief.

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A. electric drill
B. Phillips screwdriver
C. flat-blade screwdriver
D. 2 adjustable wrenches
E. pliers
F. measuring tape or ruler
G. pipe wrench
H. hole cutters (1/2", 3/4",
t-ln")
1. tubing cutter
J. wire stripper
K. utility knife
L. 11/32" and 1/4" nut driver
or hex socket
M. 2 twist-on wire connectors
for 16-gange wire
N. level
O. safety glasses
P. gloves
R. Teflon tape
S. Drain tube adapter
Part No. 9741366
(available from your
dealer) if connecting to a
1/2" I.D. drain line.
Not shown:
90 °elbow with 3/8" N.P.T.
external threads on one
end. The size of the other
end must fit your water
supply line.
A. 2 drain hose clamps
B. 2 No.-lO x 1/2" Phillips-head screws
Remove parts from bag. Check thatall parts were supplied.
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34"(S6._)
Unshaded area must befree ofpipes, wires anddrain hose.
Power supply cord or cable shouldnot bekinkedorpinchedbetwom
dishwasherandcab'met.
Leveling legs andwheels adjusttofit34-inch(86.4cm) to35-inch
(88.9cm) cabinetopeningheight.Iflevelinglegsand wheelsare removed
fromdishwasher,33-13/16inches (85.9cm) istheminimumcabinetopening
height.Measurethisdistance fromthe lowestpoint ofthe underside ofthe
countertop.
Cornerlocations requirea 2"(5.1cm) minimumclearancebetweensideof
dishwasherdoor and the wallor cabineL
Checklocation where dishwasherwillbeinstalled.Do Notinstalldishwasher
over carpeting.Thelocationmust provide:
• Protection so thatthe water inlet and drain lines cannot freeze.
Damagefromfreezingis notcoveredbythe warranty.If dishwasher will
be subject to freezing temperatures and leftunused foraperiodof
time, see "Winterizing"instructionsinyourUseand CareGuide.
• Easyaccess to water,dectvidtyand drainagelines.
•Convenientloading.Thebest locationis to the rightor leftof a sink
• Asquareopeningforproper dishwasheroperation and appearance.
*Acalfmetfruntthatis perpendicular tothe floor.
• 1/4"(.64cm) minimumclearancebetweenmotor and flooringto preventthe
motorfromoverheating.

•The hot water line to the dishwasher must provide between 20-125
psi (138-862 kPa) water pressure.
•The hot water heater should be set to deliver 120°F (49°C)
minimum water temperature to the dishwasher for best results.
•A3/8" minimum O.D. copper tubing inlet line is recommended.
• Dishwasher inlet valve has 3/8" N.P.T. internal pipe threads.
• Allsolder connections must be made before water line is connected
to dishwasher inlet valve. Do Not solder within 6 inches (15.2cm)
of inlet valve.
20-(so.san)
The drainhosesuppliedmeetsAHAMDW-iteststandards.
•Thedrainhose musthavea highdrain loop,20 inches (50.8cm)
abovefloor.Thiswillhelp topreventbackflowor watersiphoning
duringdishwasheroperation.
•An'airgap mustbeusedin thehigh drain loop ffthedrain hoseis
connectedtohouse plumbinglowerthan20 inches(50.8cm).
• Thewastetee or disposerinletmust be20 inches(50.8cm)
minimumabovethe floor.
• Drain hose must be installed to wasto tee or inlet above drain trapin
house plumbing.
• Drain line and fittings must be 1/2" minimum I.D.
•ff a longer drain hose is required, the _um length is 12 feet
(3.7m). Check thatdrain hose is resistant to heat and detergent.

Direct wire method
Localcodesmaypermitusingarmored ornon-metallicsheathed,
copper wire(A) (withgroundwire) toconnectdishwasherto
unctionbox.
5. Cuta 3/4"(l.gcm) holeinla_, sideor floorofcabinet(B) for
directwiring.Rightsideis easiestlocation.
Wood cabinet: Sandholeuntilsmooth.
Metalcabinet: Coverholewithgrommet (PartNo.302797)
availablefromyourdealerorpartssupplier.
6. InstallaU.L-listed/C_A-certffied strain relinfto the junction box.
If using conduit, use a Ui.-listed/CSA-cer tiffed conduit connector.
Connect the power supply wire to thejunction box. Run the other
end ofwire throughcabinet hole (B). The power supply wire
must extend 24 inches (61cm) from the back wall into cabinet
opening.
Power supply cord method
Localcodesmaypermit a U.L.-listed/_A-certiffed,16-gauge,power
supplycord (PartNo.4317824) (C) with a three-prong,ground-
typeplug (D) toconnect dishwasherto grounded outlet(E).
5. Cuta 1-1/2"(3.8cm) hole in rear or rightside of cabinet(F) for
powersupplycord. Rightside is easiestlocation.
Wood cabinet: Sandholeuntilsmooth.
Metal obinet: Coverholewithgrommet(PartNo.302797)
availablefromyour dealer or partssupplier.
6. Install a matingthree-pronggronnd-typeoudet in an adjacent
cabinet.
Waterline (protect from freezing)
7. CUta 1/2"(1.3cm) minimumhole (G) in cabinetwall orfloor for
water line.Loftsideis easiestlocation.
8. Roughwaterline(H) to the cabinetopening.
9. Installamanualshutoffvalvein the waterlinewhereitcan be
easilyused.
10. Flushwaterlineinto a bucket to getrid ofanyparticlesthatmay
cloginlet valve.Checkthatthere are no sharpbends orldnks in
thewaterlinethatmayrestrictthewaterflow. Turnshutoffvalveto
the "OFF"position.
Drain hose
11. CUta 1-1/2' (3.8on) diameterdrainlineop_ (I) in the
cabinetwallorfloor.

Adjustthefroutlevelinglegs (E) the numberofturnslistedinthe
chart. Thedishwashershouldbe installedaslevelaspossiblefrom
fronttoback.
Putthe spring-typedrain hose clamp(F) over thedrain connector
(G). Pushdrainhose (H) onto drainconnector. Usepliers to open
clampand slideclamp overdrain hoseand drain connector.Check
thatdrainhoseis securelyattachedtodrain connector.
Tilt dishwasher backwards on wheels when moving across
floor to prevent damage to floor covering.
Latch (I) the dishwasher door. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher door
near the console (J). Tilt dishwasher backwards on wheels. Move
dishwasher close to cabinet opening. Do Not push on the center of
the console. Discardshipping baseor hardboard.
Insertdrain hoseinto holecut intocaFmet. Checkthatdrain hose
doesnot contactdoor springs,motor orwater line.
•Do Notrundrainhoseover topoftub. Checkthatdrain hoseis not
kinkedortwisted.
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Insert power supply cord into hole cut into cabinet. Ifusing power
supply wire, adjust wire and pull towards dishwasher terminal box.
• Do Not pinch power supply cord or ldnk power supply wire between
dishwasher and cab'met.
Movedishwashercompletelyinto cabinetopening. Centerdishwasher
in opening.Checkthat levelinglegs (K) are firmlyagainstthe floor.
Alignthe dishwasherdoor withfront of cab'metdoors. Checkthat
spacing(L) isthe sameon bothsides.

Altemate Connection Methods
NoAirGap
Iflocalcodespermit,thedishwasherdrainhosemaybe connected
direcOytoawasteteeorwastedispo .
Drain hose (A) to waste tee (B)
Cutdrainendofdrainhose asshown(C). DoNotcotfibbed
sectiontoshortendrainhose(D).
Securedrainhose towasteteewithspring-or screw-type
clamp (E). Ifspring-typeclampdoesnotfitsmallersectionof
drain hoseconnector,use a smallerclamp. Smallerdamps are
availableatplumbingsupplystores.
The waste tee connection MUSTbe ahead of the drain
trap (F) and 20 inches (50.8cm) minimum above the
floor(6).
Drain hose (H) to disposer (I)
Knock out disposer inlet plug from inlet 0)- Ifinletplug
fallsinsidedisposer,youmustremoveinletplugbefore
connec_ngdrainhose. Ifdisposeris alreadyinstalledinsink,
youmayneedto removedisposer fromsinktoremoveplug.
DONOTcutend ofdrain hose.
Securedrain hosetodisposerwithspring-or screw-type
damp (X).
Mostdisposershave7/8"connectors,or specialconnectorsare
availableatplumbingsupplystores.
The disposer connection MUSTbe ahead of the drain
trap (L) and 20 inches (50.8cm) minimum above the
floor (M).
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• InstallaU.L-listed/t_-certiliedstrainrelief(F) to theterminal
box. Runpowersupplywire throughstrainrelief,ffusingconduit,
use a U.L.-listed/CA_-certiffedconduitconnncmr.Runconduit
throughconnector.
• Connectthewhitewire (G) fromthe powersupplywiretothe
whitewire intheterminalboxwithtwist-onwire connector.
•Connectthe blackwire (H) fi'omthe powersupplywireto the
blackwirein the terminalboxwithtwist-onwireconnector.
Ifthe ground connector (I) looks like this:
• LoosenfrontnutO) ongroundconnectorlocatedon the backof
terminalbox. DoNotloosenthe rearnut(K) onthe ground
connector.
• Formthebaregroundwire (L) into a U-shapedhook. Wrap
groundwire hookclockwisearound groundconnectorand
betweenthe rearandfrontnuts. Securelytightenthefrontnut (J)
overthe groundwire.
•Tightenstrainrelieforconduitconnectorscrews(M).
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If the ground connector (i) looks like this:
• LoosenscrewO) onground connectorlocatedonthe backof
terminalbox.
•Formthe baregroundwire (K) intoa U-shapedhook. Wrapground
wire hook clockwisearound groundconnectorand under the
washer(L).Securelytightenthescrew0).
• Tightenswainrelieforconduitconnectorscrews(M).
•Replaceterminalcover(E).
Installation steps cont. on page 9o

• Connectthewhitewire(Q) fromthe powersupplycordtothe
whitewireinthe terminalbox withtwist-onwireconnector.
• Connectthe black_(R) fromthepowersupplycordtothe
blackwirein the terminalboxwithtwist-onwireconnector.
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Ifthe ground connector (S) looks like this:
•Loosenfrontnut(T) on groundconnectorlocatedonthebackof
terminalbox. DoNotloosenthe rearnut(U) on theground
connector.
•Formthebaregroundwire(V)into aU-shapedhook. Wrap
groundwirehook clockwisearoundgroundconnectorand
betweenthe rearand fi'ontouts. Securelytightenthe frontnot (T)
overthegroundwire.
• Tightenstrainreliefscrews(W).
OR
ffthe ground connector (S) looks like this:
• Loosenscrew (1")onground connector locatedontheback of
terminalbox.
•Formthebaregronndwire (U) into a U-shapedhook Wrap
groundwirehookclockwisearound groundconnectorand under
thewasher(V). Securelytightenthe screw(T).
•Tightenstrainreliefscrews(W).
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(o_1 •Replaceterminalcover(0).
•Plug power supply cord (X) into mating grounded outlet (Y).
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Opendoor about 3inches (7.6cm) and checkfor equalspacing(C)
betweeninnerdoor and tubsides. If spacingis notequal,loosen
bracket screwsand shifttub. Tightenbracket screws.Remove
newstraperor towelfromdishwasher.
Openand closedoor severaltimes.Thedoorshouldopen and close
easily.Ifdoor doses too quicklyor fallsopen,adjustdoor
springs(D) bymovingspringendstodifferentholes (£) inbase.
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accessandlowerpaneltodishw_herso thatthebottomedge
ofthelowerpanelcontactsthe floor.
Your installation is now complete.
Keep Installation Instructions and Use and Care Guide
close to dishwasher for easy reference.

nYour 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 will 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.
•Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
• complywiththeinstallationspecificationsand dimensions.
•properlyinstalldishwasher.
•makesure youhaveeverythingnecessaryforproper installation.
• contacta qualifiedinstallertoinsure thatthe electricalandplumbing
installationsmeetallnationaland localcodes andordinances.
Keep cardboard shipping base or hardboard under
dishwasher until it is installed. The shipping base or -
hardboard will helpIo protect floor covering when
dishwasher is moved across the floor during installation.

Introduction cont.from page2
MODELS A
MODI_LIES
KUDC Series
Stifle KUDC 24-1/4" (61.6 ore)
10UDI25 Series 61,6 cta (24-1/4 po)
Sl_de KIJDI25
All Others 25-1/4" (64.1 an)
TOllS lea anwes 64,1 can (25-1/4 po)
* does not include insulation bhmket
* ne comprend pas l'isolant
35-7.'8"
(_) a_.
A*
91- 24"(61cm)* --
19-3/4" (50.2{_)*
Opening for electrical, drain and water supply lines:
•Mustbeinstalledwithintheshaded area as specified.
•Shouldbe located as close to therear wallas possible.
Electrical outlet must be installedin an adj_cut cabinet.
Wiring should not contact the motor or dishwasherlegs.
Water line: CutI/2"(1.3cm) diameteropening.
W_ter line Must Not contact the motor or dishwasher legs.
Drain line and power supply cord: Cut I-I/2"(3.8cm) diameter opening.
Direct wire electrical suppl],: Cut 3/4"(1.9cm) diameter opening.
Install a grommet (Part No. 302797) in opening cutin a metal cabinet for
power supply cord orpower supplycable.
Dishwashermust be completely enclosed, sides, top and rear.Side panel ldts
are available fromyour dealer for installing yourdiswasher at the end ofa
cabinet.
Bl_k, Part No. 4378868
White,PartNo. 4378867
Almnnfl P_rt MO _TP_ql_Q

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It is the customer's responsibility:.
To contact a qualified electrician.
Toassure thatthe electrical installation is adequate and in
conformancewith all national andlocal codes and
ordinances.
Dishwashermust be connectedto theproperelectricalvoltageand
flequencyasspecifiedonthemodel/serialratingplate.Themodel/serial
ratingplateis locatedbehindthedoor on thefrontframeofthe
dishwasheropening.
•CONNECTWITHCOPPERWIREONLY.
•120-volt,60-Hz, AC-unly,15-ampere, fused electrical supply is
required.
• Atime-delayfuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
•It is recommended that a separate circuit servingonly this appliance
be provided.
• Some models are already equipped with a power supplycord. If a
power supply cord is not supplied, Power Supply Cord Kit (Part No.
4317824) is available from your local dealer or parts supplier. Follow
the kit instructions for installing power supply cord.
If the kit is not available locally, use a U.L-listed/CA*_-certified,three-
conductor, 16-gauge, six foot, power supply cord thatmeets all local
codes and ordinances. It must be routed so it does not touch the
dishwashermotor or lower portion of the dishwasher tub. A swain
reliefmust be used to secure the power supply cord to the dishwasher
terminal box. The power supply cord must be plugged into a mating
3-prong, ground-type oudet, grounded in accordance with all national
and local codes and ordinances.
•Ifapowersupplycord is attachedtodishwasherbutyouneed to direct
wiredishwasher,youwillneedDirectWireConnectionKit(Part No.
4317979). Removepowersupplycordand makealldirectwire
connectionsinsideterminalbox. Allelectricalconnectionsmustbe
madein accordancewithallnationaland localcodesandordinances.
• Dishwashermustbeconnectedtoagroundedmetal,permanent
wiringsystemor a groundconductorcan beusedwiththedt_-'uit
conductorsto connectto thegroundterminalor leadonthe
dishwasher.
• Do notgroundto a gaspipe.
• Do notconnectdishwashertoelectricalsupplyuntildishwasheris
permanentlygrounded.
• Donot haveafusein theneutralor ground circuit.

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24,,'''_
(61_m)
ElectricalShock Hazard
Disconnectelectricalpowerat thefuse box
or circuit breakerbox beforeinstalling
dishwasher.
Failuretodo so can result in death or
electricalshock.
1.Disconnectthepower supply.
2. Putonglovesandsafetyglasses.
Electrical
3. Pickonemethodtofollow("Directwire" or "Power supplycord"),
dependinguponyourdishwasherand local codes.
4. Completewiringtocabinetopeningaccordingtowiring_nethodyou
need. Followalllocalcodesand ordinances.

Tip OverHazard
Do not usedishwasheruntilcompletely
installed.
Do notpush downon open door.
Doing socan resultin seriousinjuryor cuts.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Usetwo or morepeopleto move and Install
dishwasher.
Failureto do socan resultin backor other injury.
Keep cardboard shipping base or hardboard under
dishwasher until it is installed. The shipping base or
hardboard will help to protect floor covering during
installation.
Removethefour screwsattachingaccess panel(A) andlowerpanel
(B) todishwasherusinga1/4"hexsocket, nut driveror PhiLlips
screwdriver. Removepanelsand set panelsaside on aprotective
surface.
Mill,
Cutout
"" Height
34"(s6.4cm)
34-1/8" (86.7c_m)
34-5/16"(87.2cm)
34-1/2"(87.6_n)
For additional height:
1. Add shims under the wheels.
Wheel Number Of Turns
Position To Adjust
(See Illustration) Levelers
1 9
2 6
3 3
4 0
2. Turn front levelers (each turn is approximately 1/16"
(1.6ram) in height).
Measureheightofcabinetopening(C) fi'omundersideofcountertop
tofloor. Checkchartforthatheightopening. Putwheels(D) inthe
requiredposition,

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Connectdrainhosetoanair gaporwasteteeusingoneof the
recommendedoralternatemethods.
Recommended Connection Methods
Install Air Gap Kit (Part No. 300096) (A) according to kit
instructions. If adifferent air gap is used, it should be checked to
make sure it allows for the same air flow.
Drain hose (B) to air gap (A) to waste tee (C)
Cutdrain cod ofdrainhose asshown(D). Do Notcut ribbed
sectionto shortendrainhose (E).
,t,
Securedrainhose toairgapwithspring-typeclamp(F). If
spring-typeclampdoesnotfit smallersectionofdrainhose
connector,use a smallerclamp. Smallerclampsareavailableat
plumbingsupplystores.
Connectthe airgap towastetee usingarubberconnector(G)*
andspring-orscrew-typodamps (H).
The waste tee connection MUSTbe ahead of the drain
trap (I) and 20 inches (50.8om) minimum above the
floor O).
Drain hose (K) to air gap (L) to disposer (M)
Knock out disposer inlet plug (N) from inlet. Ifinletplug
fallsinsidedisposer,youmust removeinletplugbefore
connectingdrainhose. Ifdisposeris alreadyinstalledin sink,
youmayneedto removedisposerfromsinkto removeplug.
DONOTcutendofdrainhose.
Securedrainhosetoair gapwithspring-typeclamp(0).
Connectthe airgapto disposer usinga rubberconnector (P)*
andspring-orserew-typoclamps(Q).
Mostdisposershave7/8"connectors,or specia]connectorsare
availableatplumbingsupplystores.
The disposer connection MUSTbe ahead of the drain
trap (It) and 20 inches (50.8cm) minimumabove the
floor (S).
* Allparts are available from your dealer.

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ApplyTeflontapeto90° elbowfitting(A)andconnectfittingdirectly
towaterinletvalve(B). Attachwatersupplyline(C) to fitting.
Do Not allow the waterpipe or tubing to contact the motor or
dishwasher legs (D). Turnonwatersupplyand check forleaks.
Check electrical requirements. Be sure you have correct
electrical supply and recommended grounding method. See
Page 4.
If connecting dishwasher using direct wire method,
check that power supply is disconnected.
ElectricalShockHazard
Electricallygrounddishwasher.
Connectgroundwiretogreengroundconnectorinterminal
box.
Donot useanextensioncord.
Failuretodosocanresultindeath,fire,orelectricalshock.
• Removethedishwasherterminalboxcover (E).

TipOver Hazard
Do not usedishwasheruntilcompletely
installed.
Do not pushdown on opendoor.
Doingso canresultin serious injuryor cuts.
Opendishwasherdoor and removeall shippingmaterials. Remove
bottomrzck Placenewspaper(A)or toweloverbottomof
dishwashertopreventscrewsfromfallingintopumparea when
securingdishwashertocountertop.
ThedishwasherMUSTbesecured to countertoporfloorto keepit
fromtippingwhendooris opened.
Countertopattachment: Securedishwashertocounter_p withtwo,
No. 10x 1/2"Phillips-headscrews(it).
DoNotdropscrewsintothe bottomofthedishwasher.Screws,if
droppedinpumparen,maycausedamageto pumpormotur.
Floor attachment: Usefloorattachmentkit (Part No.4378968)
availablefromyourdealer.