INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
All installations
Tools needed:
•
Pliers
•
Phillips screwdriver
•
s,_d' and 1/4" nut drivers
or
hex sockets
•
Measuring
tape
or ruler
•
10" adjustable
wrench
that
opens to 11/8 '' (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
In addition,
for new installations
Tools needed:
•
Cordless
drill with 1/2",
3/4",
and 11/2 '' hole saw bits
•
Small tubing
cutter
•
Wire
stripper
•
11/2 '' to 2" screw-type
clamp
if connecting
to waste tee
•
Small level
•
Flashlight
•
Shallow
pan
•
s/8" open-end
wrench
•
Bath towel
•
Wood
block
Parts Needed:
•
3/8" Compr
x ¾" hose
fitting.
Contact
your local
Sears Store to purchase
Kit
Number
11000.
Parts needed:
•
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,
hex
key and 3 setscrews.
E. On Kenmore
PRO
TM
models,
assembly
containing
handle,
25/8"
mounting
screws, 2 backing
plates and handle
installation
instruction
sheet.
F. 2 - undercounter
mounting
brackets
(top)
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.
Shelter 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 Number
4396277)
is available
from your dealer
for installing
underneath
the countertop.
This may
also be obtained
by calling
1-800-4-MY-HOME.
Check location
where
dishwasher
will be installed.
The location
must provide:
•
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.
•
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 avoid
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.
Helpful
Tip: If the floor
in the dishwasher
opening
is uneven
(example:
tile flooring
only partway
into opening),
you will
need to be exact
in measuring
dimensions
and in leveling
dishwasher.
B
Make
sure all these parts are included.
If not included,
call
1-800-4-MY-HOME.
See separate
parts list for accessories
available
for your
dishwasher.