Kenmore 58714402400 User Manual DISHWASHER Manuals And Guides L0707099
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Installation
Instructions
Built-In
Dishwasher
ff youhave questions, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®(1-800-469-4663)or visit our website at:
www.sears.com
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Readtheseinstructions completelyand
carefully.
IMPORTANT - Observeallgoverning
codesandordinances.
• Note to Installer - Besureto leavetheseinstructionsfor
the consumer'sandlocalinspector'suse.
• Note to Consumer -Keeptheseinstructionswith your
Owner'sManualfor future reference.
•Skill Level - Installationof thisdishwasherrequiresbasic
mechanicalandelectricalskills. Proper installation is the
responsibility of the installer. Product failure due to
improper installation is not covered under the
SEARS Appliance Warranty.
•Completion Time -1 to 3Hours. New installations require
moretime than replacementinstallations.
IMPORTANT- ThedishwasherMUST
beinstalledto allow for future removalfrom the enclosureif
service is required.
If you receiveda damageddishwasher,you shouldimmediately
contactyour dealeror builder.
Optional Accessories - Seethe Owner's Manual for
availablecustompanelkits.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Read and observe all CAUTIONS and WARNINGS
shown throughout these instructions. While
performing installations described in this booklet,
gloves, safety glasses or goggles should he worn.
WARNING
To reducethe risk of electrical shock,fire, or
injury to persons,the installermust ensurethat
the dishwasheris completelyenclosedat the
time of installation.
READ CAREFULLY.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Installation Preparation
PARTS SUPPLIED:
[] Two#8 Phillipsflat headwoodscrews,5/8" longto securedishwasher
to undersideof countertop(in literaturepackage).
[] Two Phillipshead,colormatchedtoekickscrews(inliteraturepackage).
2 WoodScrews 2ColorMatched
ToekickScrews
ScrewType
HoseClamp
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:
[] Ferrule,compressionnutand90° Elbow(3/8"NPTexternal
threadononeend,oppositeendsizedto fit water supply)
[] Threadsealtape
[] ULListedwire nuts(3)
Materials for New Installations Only:
[] Air gapfor drainhose,if required
[] Wasteteefor houseplumbing,if applicable
[] Electricalcableorpower cord,ifapplicable
[] Screwtype hoseclamps
[] Strain relieffor electricalconnection
[] Handshut-offvalve
[] Waterline3/8" min.copper
[] Couplerfor extendingdrainline,if applicable
,an,S ut
Off Valve
90° Elbow,Ferrule
andCompressionNut
Thread
SealTape
WireNuts (3)
ElectricalCable
(orPowerCord,if applicable)
WasteTee
AirGap
Hot Waterline
ScrewType
HoseClamps
©
StrainRelief
Coupler
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
[] Phillipsheadscrewdriver
[] 5/16" and 1/4" nutdriver
[] 6" Adjustablewrench
[] Level
[] Carpenterssquare
[] Measuringtape
[] Safety glasses
[] Flashlight
[] Bucketto catchwater whenflushingtheline
[] Gloves
Phill_
Screwdriver
For New Installations Only:
[] Tubingcutter
[] Drillandappropriatebits
[] Holesawset
Flashlight
Gloves
1/4"
and5/t6"
Nutdriver
Bucket
6" Adjustable
Wrench
Safety Glasses
HoleSaw Set
Level
TubingCutter
Carpenters
Square
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MeasuringTape
Installation Preparation
PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE • The dishwashermust be installedso that drainhoseis nomore
than 10feet in lengthfor properdrainage.
• The dishwashermust be fully enclosedonthe top, sidesand
back, andmust not supportanypart of the enclosure.
32.5"
Undersideof
Countertop
to Floor
Square
17-5/8"Min. and
18"Max. Plumb
Figure A PlumbingandElectricService
Must EnterShadedArea
• The roughcabinetopeningmust be at least 24" deepand
17-5/8" to 18" wide.The openingshouldbe32.5" max. height.
CLEARANCES: When
installed into a corner,
allow 2" rain. clearance
between dishwasher and
adjacent cabinet,wall or
other appliances.Allow
25-5/8" rain. clearance
from the front of the
dishwasher for door
opening. FigureB
F
/[ Countertop
25-5/8"
}_ ClearanceforDoor
Opening2 Minimum
Figure B
Note: ADAinstallation,(32-I/2") beneath34" highcounter-topsmaybe
accomplishedby adjustingthetcekick andlevelinglegs.
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
•Followlocalcodesandordinances.
•Donotexceed10feet distanceto drain.
•Donotconnectdrainlinesfrom otherdevicesto the
dishwasherdrain hose.
•Dishwashermustbeconnectedto waste linewith an airgap
(notsupplied)or32" minimumhighdrainloop,dependingon
localcodesandordinancesto preventbackflow intothe
dishwasher.
• Air gap must beused if waste tee or disposerconnectionis
lessthan 18" abovethe floor to preventsiphoning.
DRAIN PREPARATION
Thetypeof draininstallationdependsonanswersto the
following questions:
[] Dolocalcodesor ordinancesrequireanair gap?
[] Willwaste tee ordisposerconnectionbe lessthan18"
abovethe floor?
[] Willinstallationhavea drainlooplessthan32" abovefloor?
If the answerto ANY of the 3 questionsaboveisYES,
Method 1 MUST be used. Otherwiseeither Method 1 or
Method2 may beused.FigureC or FigureD.
CAUTION:
An air gapMUSTBEUSEDif the drainhoseisconnectedto
waste tee or disposerlower than 18" abovethe floor.
Failureto providethe properdrainconnectionheightwith air gap
or 32" minimum,highdrainloopwill result in improperdraining
of the dishwasher.
Method 1 - Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
Figure C
Method 2 - High Drain with Waste Tee or Disposer
Providea methodto attach drainhoseto undersideof countertop.
Mn.III ',..fJ.1.8" _i
Figure D
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_2"
in.
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Install waste tee or disposerandair gapaccordingto
manufacturer'sinstructions.
CABINET PREPARATION
•Drilla 1-1/2" dia. holeinthe cabinetwall within the shaded
areasshownin FigureA for the drainhoseconnection.The hole
shouldbesmoothwith nosharp edges.
Installation Preparation
PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING
WARNING
FORPERSONALSAFETY:Removehousefuse
or opencircuit breakerbeforebeginning
installation.Oonot use an extensioncord or
adapterplugwith this appliance.
Electrical Requirements
= This appliancemustbesuppliedwith 120V, 60 Hz.,and
connectedto an individualproperlygroundedbranchcircuit,
protectedby a 15 or 20 amperecircuit breakeror timedelay
fuse.
• Wiringmust be 2 wire with ground.
• If the electrical supplydoesnot meetthe aboverequirements,
call a licensedelectricianbefore proceeding.
Grounding Instructions - Cable Direct
Thisappliancemustbe connectedto a groundedmetal,permanent
wiring system,oranequipmentgroundingconductormustberun
with the circuitconductorsandbe connectedto the equipment
groundingterminalorleadonthe appliance.
Grounding Instructions - Power Cord Models
Thisappliancemustbegrounded.In theeventof amalfunctionor
breakdown,groundingwill reducethe risk of electrical shock by
providinga path of least resistancefor electric current.The plug
must be pluggedinto anappropriateoutlet that is installedand
groundedin accordancewith local codesandordinances.
WARNING
The improperconnectionof theequipment
groundingconductorcan result in a risk of
electric shock.Checkwith a qualified
electrician or servicerepresentativeif you
arein doubtthat the applianceis properly
grounded.
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1-1/2" Dia.
Hole(Max.)
from
Cabinet
Figure E White
Cabinet Preparation & Wire Routing
•Thewiring mayenterthe openingfrom eitherside, rearor the
floor within theshadedarea.
• Cuta 1-1/2" max.dia. holeto admitthe electricalcable.The hole
must befree of sharpedges.If the cabinetwall is metal,the
holeedgemust becoveredwith a bushing.
• Cabledirect connectionsmay passthrough the sameholeas the
drainhoseandhot water line, if convenient.If cabinetwall is
metal, the hole edgemust becoveredwith a bushing.
NOTE: Powercordswith plugmust passthrough a separate
hole.
Electrical Connection to Dishwasher
Electricalconnectionis onthe right front of dishwasher.
•Forcabledirect connectionsthe cablemustberoutedasshown
in FigureE. Cablemust extenda minimumof 24" from the rear
wall.
• For power cordconnections,install a 3-pronggroundingtype
receptacle.The power-supplyreceptaclefor the applianceshall
beinstalledin a cabinetor ona wall adjacentto the
undercounterspacein whichthe applianceis to be installed.
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Installation Instructions
PREPARE HOT WATER LINE
• The linemayenter from eitherside, rearor floor within the
shadedareashownin FigureF.
• The linemay passthrough the sameholeas the electrical
cableanddrainhose.Or, cut an additional1-1/2" dia. holeto
accommodatethe water line.
If power cord with plugis used,water linemust not pass
throughpower cord hole.
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Shut-off 1-1/2" Dia.
Valve H
Hot£.....
7"
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From
Cabinet
Cabinet Face 3" From Floor
Figure F
Water Line Connection
• Turn off the water supply.
• Install a handshut-off valvein an accessiblelocation,such as
underthe sink. (Optional,but strongly recommendedandmay
be requiredby local codes.)
• Waterconnectionis on the left sideof the dishwasher.Install
the hot water inlet line, usingnolessthan 3/8" O.D.copper
tubing.Routethe line as shownin FigureF andextend
forward at least 18" from rearwall.
• Adjust water heaterfor 120°F to 150°F temperature.
• Flushwater lineto cleanout debris.
• The hot water supplyline pressuremust be 20-120 PSI.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Locateandset asidethe packagecontaining
2 Phillips headcountertop mountingscrews and
2 additionaltoekick screws (locatedin the literature
package).
ISTEP 1ICHECK DOOR BALANCE
Tocheckthe doorbalance,holdthe topof the dishwasher
firmly.
Decrease
Figure G
• Openthe doorslowly, if the door dropswhen released,
increasespring tension. If the door closeswhen released,
decreasetension.
• Pullthe springadjustmentpinout of the holes,insert in the
next highestor lowest holeandtest again.
• Adjust both doorspringsto the sametension.
• Continuemovingthe spring pinuntil dooris balanced.
CAUTION:
Openingthe doorwill causethe dishwasher
to tip forward. Do not open the door until you are
ready to install the dishwasher. If
it is necessaryto openthe door,holdthe ,/_
topof the dishwashersecurelywith one (
handandholdthe doorwiththe other
hand.
Installation Instructions
[ STEP 21 ADJUST LEVELING LEGS
• Movethe dishwashercloseto the installation locationandlay
it onits back.
/
Adjust to
Installation
Height
Figure H
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• Measureinstallation heightanddishwasherheight.Extend
levelinglegs out from the dishwasherbase,1/4" lessthan
installation height.
[STEP31REMOVE TOEKICK
• Removethe 4 toekick screws. Lift off the 2 piecetoekick.
Figure J
lSTEP 4] INSTALL 90 ° ELBOW
• Wrap90° elbow with thread seal tape.
• Install a 90° elbowonto the water valve.
Fill
Hose
90°
Elbow
Thread
Figure L SealTape
Water
Valve
Bracket
• Do not overtighten 90° elbow, water valve bracketcould
bendor water valvefitting could break.
• Positionthe endof the elbow to facethe rearof the
dishwasher.
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Installation Instructions
[ STEP 51POSITION WATER LINE
AND HOUSE WIRING
• Positionwater supplylineandhousewiring onthe floor of the
openingto avoid interferencewith baseof dishwasherand
componentsunderdishwasher.
Figure M
House-
Line Wiring
[STEP 61INSERT DRAIN HOSE
THROUGH CABINET
• Insert drainhoseinto cabinetwall hole. If a power cord is
used,guidethe endthrougha separatehole.
Insulati
Blanket
_ Maximum
Drain Hose
th 10'
3rain
Hose
Hoi
Wiring
Power Cord
(If Used)
Figure N
TIP: Positionwater line andhousewiring onthe floor to avoid
interferencewith baseof dishwasher.
lSTEP 7ISLIDE DISHWASHER
PARTIALLY INTO CABINET
DO NOT PUSH AGAINST FRONT PANEL WITH KNEES.
DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.
• Slidedishwasherinto the openinga few inchesat a time.
DoNot PushAgainst
FrontDoor PanelWith
Knee. Damageto The
Door PanelWill Occur. Figure 0
• As you proceed,pullthe drainhosethroughthe openingunder
the sink. Stop pushingwhenthe dishwasheris a few inches
forward of adjacentcabinetry.
• Makesure drainhoseis not kinkedunderthe dishwasherand
there is nointerferencewith the water lineandwiring or any
other component.
Installation Instructions
[STEP 81 POSITION DISHWASHER UNDER COUNTERTOP
• Checkto besure that wires aresecureunderthe dishwasher
andnot pinchedor in contact with doorspringsor other
dishwasher components.
TIP: Checktub insulationblanket, if equipped.It shouldbe
positionedso it is not bunchedupor interferingwith door
springs.Checkby openingandclosingthe door.
• Pushdishwasherinto cabinet.The front cornersof the
dishwasherdoorshould beflush with cabinetdoors.Be
carefulnot to dent front panelswith kneesor damage
countertopor cabinetswith dishwasherparts.
Do Not PushAgainst_
Front Door PanelWith _.
Knee. Damageto The \
Door PanelWill Occur.
Figure P
Reposition Dishwasher
/,\ by Grasping Both
With Hands
[ STEP 91 LEVEL DISHWASHER
IMPORTANT -Oishwasher must be
levelfor properdishrackoperationandwash performance.
•Placelevel on door
andrack track inside
thetubas shownto
checkthat the
dishwasher is level.
Figure Q
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to B_ ___S _i_e
• Levelthe dishwasherby
adjustingthe four leveling
legs individually.
Turn
to Adj
Figure R
TIP: Pulllower rack out, about halfway. Checkto besurethe rack
doesnot roll forward or back into dishwasher.If the rackrolls in
either direction,the dishwashermust beleveledagain.
•If doorhits the tub, the dishwasheris not installedcorrectly.
Adjust levelinglegsto aligndoorto tub.
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Installation Instructions
[ STEP 101SECURE DISHWASHER
TO CABINET
The dishwashermust besecuredto the countertop.
• Positionthe dishwasherso that the tub flange alignswith the
front face of the cabinetframe.
IMPORTANT: Checkto be surethe dishwasheris centeredin
the openingandthere is no interferencewith adjacentcabinets
when openingor closingthe door.
Align Tub
Flange
to Front
Faceof
Cabinet
Frame
Figure S
• Fastenthe dishwasherto the undersideof the countertop
with the 2 Phillipsscrews provided.
IMPORTANT- Drivescrews
straight andflush. Protrudingscrew headswill scratchthe top
of the control panelandcan interferewith doorclosing.
lSTEP 11 ICONNECT WATER
SUPPLY
Connectwater supplyto 90° elbow.
• Slidecompressionnut, then ferrule over endof water line.
• Insert water line into 90° elbow.
• Slideferrule againstelbow andsecurewith compressionnut.
Hot Water
_° Elbow Supply Line
Figure T
IMPORTANT- Checkto besurethat
doorspringdoesnotruborcontactthe fill hoseorwater supply
line.Testby openingandclosingthe door.Re-routethe linesif a
rubbingnoiseor interferenceoccurs.
Installation Instructions
[STEP 12 ICONNECT DRAIN LINE
FOLLOWALL LOCAL CODESAND ORDINANCES.
The drainhosemoldedendwill fit 5/8", 3/4" or 1" diameter
connectionsonthe air gap, waste tee or disposer.Cuton the
markedline as requiredfor your installation.
Cutting Lines
4
IMPORTANT:Do not cut corrugated
portion of hose
DRAIN LINE INSTALLATION
•Connectdrainlineto air gap,wastetee ordisposerusingeither
previouslydeterminedmethod.
Method 1 - Air gap with waste tee or disposer
Figure U Waste Tee Installation DisposerInstallation
Figure W
• If a longerdrainhoseis required,addupto 42" of lengthfor a
total of 10ft. to the factory installedhose.Use5/8" or7/8"
insidediameterhoseanda couplerto connectthe two hose
ends.Securethe connectionwith hoseclamps.
HoseClamp
HoseClamp
Coupler
Figure V
• Securethe drainhoseto the air gap,waste tee or disposer
with clamps.
NOTE: TOTALDRAINHOSELENGTHMUSTNOTEXCEED
10 FEETFORPROPERDRAINOPERATION.
Method 2 -High drain loop with waste tee or disposer
Fastento underside
__ of counte[top
,
Waste Tee Installation
Fasten to underside
_/._ of countertop
32"
DisposerInstallation
Figure X
IMPORTANT -
Whenconnectingdrainlineto disposer,
checkto besurethat drain plughasbeen
removed.DISHWASHERWILLNOTDRAIN
IF PLUGIS LEFTINPLACE.
_ emove
Disposer
Plug
TIP: Avoid unnecessaryservicecall charges.Always be sure
disposerdrainplug has beenremovedbefore attaching dishwasher
drainhoseto the disposer.
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Installation Instructions
[STEP 13 ICONNECT POWER
SUPPLY
Skip this step if equipped with power cord,
Verify that power is turned off at the source,
• Removejunctionbox cover"A".
•Locatethe three dishwasherwires, (white, blackand green)
with strippedends.Insert dishwasherwires through the
smallholein the junction box"B'.
• Securehousewiring to the bottom of the junction boxwith a
strain relief "C'.
• Userwire nuts to connectincominggroundto green,white to
white andblackto black"O".
• Replacejunction box cover"E". Checkto besurethat wires
arenot pinchedunderthe cover.
E. ReplaceJunction Box Cover
WARNING
If housewiring is not 2-wire with ground,
a groundmust beprovidedby the installer.
Whenhousewiring is aluminum,besure to
useUL Listedanti-oxidantcompoundand
aluminum-to-copperconnectors.
ISTEP 14 IPRE-TEST CHECKLIST
Review this list after installing your dishwasher to
avoid charges for a service call that is not covered
by your warranty.
[] Checkto besure power is OFF.
[] Opendoorand removeall foam andpaperpackaging.
[] Locatethe Owner'sManualin the literature package.
[] Readthe Owner's Manualfor operatinginstructions.
[] Checkdooropeningandclosing.If doordoesnot openand
closefreely or tendsto fall, checkspring adjustments.See
Step 1.
[] Checkto besure that wiring is secureunderthe dishwasher,
not pinchedor in contact with doorspringsor other
components.SeeStep 9.
[] Checkdooralignmentwith tub. If doorhits tub, level
dishwasher.SeeStep 10.
[] Pulllower rackout, abouthalf way. Checkto besureit does
not roll backorforward onthe door.If the rack moves,adjust
levelinglegs.SeeStep 10.
[] Checkdooralignmentwith cabinet.If doorhitscabinet,
repositionor releveldishwasher.SeeStep 10.
[] Verify water supplyanddrainlines arenot kinkedor in
contact with other components.Contactwith motoror
dishwasherframe could causenoise.SeeStep 8.
[] Turn onthe sink hot water faucet andverify water
temperature.Incomingwater temperaturemust bebetween
120°F and150°F. A minimumof 120°F temperatureis
requiredfor best wash performance.See"PrepareHot Water
Line",page5.
[] Add2 quartsof water to the bottomof the dishwasherto
lubricatethe pumpseal.
[] Turn on water supply. Checkfor leaks.Tightenconnections
if needed.
[] Removeprotectivefilm if presentfrom the controlpaneland
door.
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Installation Instructions
[STEP 151DISHWASHER WET TEST
[] Turnonpowersupply(orplugpowercordintooutlet, if equipped).
[] Turndialto Normal"Wash"position.
[] Closedoor.
[] Checkto besurethat water entersthedishwasher.If water doesnot
enterthedishwasher,checkto besurethat water andpowerare
turnedon.
[] Checkfor leaksunderthedishwasher.If a leakis found,turn power
supplyoff, then tightenconnections.Restorepowerafter leakis
corrected.
[] Checkfor leaksaroundthedoor.A leakaroundthedoorcouldbe
causedby doorrubbingorhitting againstadjacentcabinetry.Reposition
thedishwasherif necessary.SeeStep 9.
[] Thedishwasherwill drainandturn off about5 to 7 minutesafter the
first fill. Checkdrain lines.If leaksarefound,turn poweroff at the
breakerandcorrectplumbingasnecessary.Restorepowerafter
correctionsaremade.SeeStep 12.
[] Opendishwasherdoorandmakesuremost of thewater hasdrained.
If not, checkthat disposerplughasbeenremovedand/orairgapis not
plugged.SeeStep 13.Alsocheckdrainlinefor kinking.
[] Runthedishwasherthroughanotherfill anddraincycle.Checkfor
leaksandcorrect if required.
[] At theendof drain, opendoor andturn dialto OFFposition.
ISTEP 161REPLACE TOEKICK
o kiok ql
Adjust_
orDowr_
FigureY
• Place2-piecetoekickagainstthe legs of the dishwasher.
• Placethe innertoekick piece(with slots) againstthe toekick
bracket.The slots shouldalignwith toekick bracket screw
holes.Allow the toekick to touchthe floor.
• Placelargertoekick over the innerpieceandinstall 4 toekick
screws.
• Useadditional2 screwsthat are providedfor installations
over 33-1/2" high.
• Useboth toekick piecesfor all installation heights.
STEP 171 LITERATURE
Be sure to leave completeliterature package and installation
instructions with consumer.
