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Undercounter Dishwasher
What do I needto haveto
installthe dishwasher?
Tools, parts & materials 1-2
Requirements 3-6
Dishwasher dimensions Back cover
Customize dishwasher Back cover
Whatdo I needto do before
I installthe dishwasher?
• Prepare cabinet 7-12
• Prepare dishwasher 13-16
Howdo I installthe
dishwasher?
• Connect dishwasher 17-20
21
• Secure dishwasher
22
• Check operation
Doing so will:
• make installation easier.
• help you in the future if you have questions.
• help if you have an el
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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 O on your appliance, Always read and obey all safety messages, O !_ 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 O 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
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Tools and materials needed A.pliers K,safetyglasses O. Phillips screwdriver L. 90° elbowwith3/8" C.5/16"and1/4"nut N.P.T.external driversorhex threadsonone sockets end.(Theotherend D. measuring tapeor mustfit yourwater ruler supplyline. E, 16"adjustuMn M.flashi_hf wrenchthatopens to N.Teflon TM tapeor 1-1/8"(29cm) pipeJoJnl F. flat-blade compound screwdriver O.shallowpan G, gloves H.utilityknife I. 2 twist-on wire connectors which aretheprepersize toconnect your household wiringto 16-gau6ewiring
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t/) Cabinet opening E i,_ iim Electrical Shock Hazard Enclose dishwasher completely 0" on the top, sides, and rear. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Do notrun water or drain lines or electrical wiring where they can cross in front of or contactdishwashermotor or legs. The Iocalion must provide 1/4" (.64cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooringto prevent motor overheating. Do not install dishwasherover carpeted flooring. Protectdishwasherandwater lines leading to d
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v' cabinet frontperpendicularto floor. v' levelfloor.(If flooratfrontof opening is notlevelwithfloorat rearof opening,shimsmaybeneeded to leveldishwasher.) If dishwasher willbeleftunusedfora periodof timeor ina location whereit maybesublect to freezing, 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 in
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continued frompage4 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 electricalsupply. i/COPPER WIRE ONLY. We recommend: v' a time-delay fuse or circuitbreaker. a separate circuit. iv' use flexible, armored or non-metallic sheathed, copperwire with grounding wire that meets th
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securepowersupplycouutu dishwasher terminalbox. q/power supplycord must plug into a mating three-prong, grounded outlet, located in the cabinet next to the ® dishwasher opening. Outletmust 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) 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.exter
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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) 0 aii power supply cord 1-1/2" (3.8 am) 4K 24"(61cm)** i i 34"(86.4cm)min.* 24"(6_ 6"(1! .2am) 6"(5.2cm) 4"(lO.2cm) 4 II (lO.2cm) 2-1/2" 5"(12.7cm) 5"(12.7um) (5.1cm) (5.1cm) r * Measured from the lowest pointon the undersideof uountertop. ** Minimum, measured from narrowest point of opening. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconn
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A. Disconnect the power supply. Turn 1 water off. Put on gloves and safety glasses 11 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_ll be ,/ 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
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continued frompage8 1 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. Run wire into house wiring junction 4. box. Use strain 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, at
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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 cabinet s=de,rear or floor Optional locationsare shown. / 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 dishwa
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continued frompage10 Drain hose Cut a 1-1/2" (3.8cm) diameter hole in 10. 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. gotostep: Ifyouhave: and: 11. 11a. an air gap a wastedisposer 11c. no air gap* 11b. anair gap nowastedisposel 11d. noair gap* *an air gapis recommended 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
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1. Remove the disposer knockoutplug. Do not cut end of drain hose 2. Attach drain hose 0 to disposer inlet 0 with spring-type clamp O. This connectionO MUST be before drain trap _) and at least 20" (50 8cm) 11c. 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 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 wher
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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. Excessive Weight Hazard Use two people to move and install dishwasher. Failure to do so may result in back or other injury. 11 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 us
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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_ed clamp 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 cord kit, do so now an
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continued frompage14 6. Stand dishwasher upright. Graspthe dishwasher door frame _). 7. Tilt dishwasher backwards on wheels _). Move dishwasher closeto cabinet ? opening. Do not push on dishwasher panels or console---they may dent. \ If dishwasher has a power supply cord, 1 insert power supply cord into hole cut into cabinet, Check that water line is on the left side 1 of openingand drain hose is near the center of opening. If using direct wire, check that it is on the right side of opening. Car
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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. Align front of dishwasher console Q 12. with countertopedge 0. You may need to adJust alignment to look good with your cabinets. side view rue lat_rale vista lateral HELPFUL TIP: Prop up one side of frame to hold dishwasher up off floor when adjusting front legs. Check that leveling legs 0 are firmly against the floor.
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C. Electrical Connection Check electrical requirements water _l-electrical (see pages 4-6). You need to. el6ctrico agua I/have the correct electrical suppty and _lectrlque eae recommended groundtng method desagde d6charge i/check that power supply _s dtsconnected Ifyou are usesteps directwiring 1-4 [ usinga powersupplycord 1 Rotatedirect wireso that it doesnot touch dishwashermotor or lower part of dishwashertub Pull direct wire 0 through hole mterminal box HELPFUL TIP: • Select the proper size
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Connect the wires 0 as follows using twist-on connectors _ sized to connect direct wire to 16-gauge dishwasher wire: Form bare, groundwire _ into a U-shaped hook. Wrap ground wire hook clockwisearound ground connector0 and underthe washer _1. Securely tighten ground connector O. Powersupplywire: Terminalboxwire: white-,_-_,-white black_<-_,_black groundingwire-.<-_ground connector Tightenclampconnector orconduit connector screws_). Reinstall terminal box cover • with wires insideterminal box. Go
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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 threads0. b carefalwhen handbaga.d posmonb_the coppertubing.R _nds and kinks easily, HELPFUL TIP: Hold water valve mounting bracket with pliers while attaching
