insta//ation Requirements
Tools and Parts
Gather
the required
tools
and parts
before
starting
installation.
All installations
Tools needed:
o pliers
+ Phillips
screwdriver
®5/16" and 1/4" nut drivers
or hex sockets
®measuring
tape or ruler
e 10" adjustable
wrench that
opens to 1-1/8" (2.9 cm)
+ flat-blade
screwdriver
®utility
knife
®2 twist-on
wire connectors
which are the proper
size
to connect your household
wiring to 16-gauge wiring
in dishwasher
® flashlight
® shallow
pan
e 5/8" open-end
wrench
® bath
towel
+ wood
block
Parts needed:
+ 90 ° elbow with 3/8" N.RI
external
threads on one
end. (The other end must
fit your water supply
line.)
®Teflon _ tape or pipe joint
compound
shims (if installed
with
built-up
floor)
small level
in addition,
for new installations
Tools needed:
Parts needed:
® electric
drill
with
1/2", 3/4"
and 1-1/2"
hole
saw bits
e small
tubing
cutter
® wire
stripper
® 1-1/2"-2"
screw-type
clamp
if connecting
to waste-tee
o copper tubing
(3/8"
recommended)
or flexible
stainless
steel braided fill
line
+ clamp connector
or
conduit
connector
to fit a
7/8" (2.2 cm) diameter
hole
Parts supplied
A. 2 - drain
hose clamps,
1 large
and 1 small
B. 2 - # 10 x 1/2" Phillips-head
screws
C. drain
hose
D. on some
Kenmore
Elite models,
carton
containing
handle,
Allen
wrench
and 3 set screws.
E. on Kenmore
PRO (TM)
models,
assembly
containing
handle,
2-5/8"
mounting
screws,
2 backing
plates
and
handle
installation
instruction
sheet.
C
B
Make sure all these parts are included.
If not included,
call
1-800-4MY-HOME.
See separate
parts list for accessories
available
for your
dishwasher.
Location
Requirements
Do not run drain lines, water lines or electrical
wiring
where they can interfere
with or contact dishwasher
motor
or legs.
The location
where the dishwasher
will be installed
must
provide clearance
between
motor
and flooring.
Motor
should
not touch the floor.
Do not install dishwasher
over carpeted
flooring.
Protect dishwasher
and water lines leading to dishwasher
against freezing. Damage from freezing
is not covered
by
the warranty.
A side panel kit is available
from your dealer for installing
your dishwasher
at the end of your cabinetry.
A moisture
barrier accessory (Part No. 4396277) is available
from your dealer for installing
underneath
the countertop,
but is not required.This
may also be obtained
by calling
1-800-4MY-HOME.
Check location
where dishwasher
will be installed.The
location
must provide:
o easy access to water, electricity
and drain.
convenient
access for loading and unloading
dishes.
Corner locations
require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum
clearance
between the side of the dishwasher
door and the wall or
cabinet.
o square opening
for proper operation
and appearance.
cabinet front perpendicular
to floor.
level floor. (If floor at front of opening
is not level with
floor at rear of opening,
shims may be needed to level
dishwasher.)
NOTE:To prevent shifting
during
dishwasher
operation,
shims must be securely
attached to the floor.
If dishwasher
will be left unused for a period of time or in a
location
where it may be subject to freezing, have it
winterized
by authorized
service personnel.
Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within
the
shaded area shown in the "Cutout
dimensions"
section.
HelpfuITip:
If the floor in the dishwasher
opening
is
uneven (example:
tile flooring
only partway
into
opening)
you will need to pay attention
to measuring
dimensions
and leveling
the dishwasher.
_)Teflon
is a registered
trademark
of E.I. Du Pont de Nemours
and
Company.
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