Installation Instructions For the 18" Built-In Dishwasher and Front Color Panels SEARS Sears, Roebuck and Co. Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Sears Canada, Inc.
Before You Begin Electrical Shock Hazard DO NOT INSTALL DISHWASHER UNTIL YOU HAVE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. Fanure to do so can result In death or electrical shock. Please read this book completely before you begin. These instructions will help you anticipate water, electrical, and drain connections, and will help you select the best location for your dishwasher. Installation tips are located on page 3.
Installation Tips Read all instructions prior to installation Water, electric, and drain connections are not the same foi" all age, brand, or models of dishwashers. Check and compare the location and length of your current utilities so you can plan your new installation (refer to pages 4 and 8). Each home installation is different and some parts may be needed to meet your individual installation needs.
Location and Rough-In L @ 34-114"Min. @ 24" Electrical, drain and water supply line entrances must be confined to shaded areas to avoid interference with components, @ Electrical Widng 18" Min. 1-1/2' Figure 1 Most of the installation work should be done before the dishwasher is moved into place. First, select a location as close to the sink as possible for ready access to water and drain lines.
Preparing for Installation 1. Remove the two bottom attach screws in the access panel/toeplate (see Figure 3). 2. Open the dishwasher screws. door and remove the two top 3. Close the door. The access panel can now be removed by pulling it forward. 4. Install a 90 ° elbow (not included) into the water valve. Use Teflon ® tape or joint compound to seal the elbow into the valve fitting. Valve fitting is 3/8" National Pipe Thread.
Wood Door Panels A panel of up to 3he" thickness may be used in place of the aluminum insert panels furnished with your dishwasher. Wood door panels require the Wood Door Decorator Trim Kit, stock no. 5303293778, I_177/18"_ r which is available from your Sears Service Center. Cut wood panels of your choice to match the dimensions shown in Figure 5.
Locating Drain, Water, and Electrical Supplies Before you begin, review this section in detail. Check your location to make sure you have the right drain, water, and electrical supplies to make these connections. Refer to the dimensional details in Figure 8 to help you decide where to run the drain, water, and electrical lines. All connections must be made in the shaded area as shown in Figure 1 on page 4. NOTE: Make sure that no lines cross in front of the dishwasher's Left Side View motor or legs.
• If you connect to a sink drain, using the "Y" Branch Tailpiece and Connector Kit No. 19353 will make this connection easier. The kit includes all of the necessary fittings and complete installation instructions. • If you connect to a disposer, use the larger end of the corrugated hose which has been designed to fit the disposer without any special connectors (see inset of Figure 9). NOTE: Be sure to remove drain hose.
Water Determine where you will connect the dishwasher to the hot water supply. Review Figure 8 on page 7 and note the location of the water valve. Incoming water temperature should be approximately 140°F (60°C). Water temperature limits are 120°F minimum and 160°F maximum (49°C - 71 °C). The dishwasher water inlet valve has a %" National Pipe Thread female fitting. Determine how much copper tubing will be required. Copper tubing must have a minimum outside diameter of 3/e".
Position, Align, and Level the Dishwasher 1. Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher untilcompletely installed, Do not push down on open door. Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts. Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop to floor. Check chart for height opening and suggested adjustment. / Leg Leveler Ad ustment Chart Height of Cabinet Number of Turns to Opening Adjust Levelers 34"(86.4cm) 0 34%" (86.7cm) 2 34%6"(87.2cm) 6 341/2, (87.6cm) 9 \ L i i i i i i i For a
Drain Hose Routing Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. Make sure that the water supply line, drain hose, and wiring do not touch any exposed terminals of the dishwasher wiring. Failure to follow these instructions could result in Be sure the hose is routed behind the dishwasher Drain Hose motor and legs (see Figure 13). Place the excess hose flat on the floor in the dishwasher opening.
Connect Dishwasher to Electrical Supply The appliance MUSTbe permanently grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. . 2. . Remove the junction box cover (see Figure h Floor hCabinet 15). Junction Box Pull the house wiring in the cabinet area forward to the junction box.
Secure Dishwasher in Opening The dishwasher must be secured to keep it from tilting when the door is opened. methods described below for securing the dishwasher. Countertop Choose one of the two Anchoring: 1. If necessary, adjust leveling screws so mounting brackets touch the underside of the countertop Figure 16). 2. Screw the mounting brackets firmly to the countertop using #8 x 5/8" Phillips head screws Note: Check levelers to make sure weight of dishwasher rests on floor. 3.
Operate the Dishwasher Before you start your dishwasher, • Dishwasher • Water supply is turned on. • No leaking from joints. • All wire connections are tight. • Electricity is turned on. • No kinks in water or drain lines. • All packing material check the following: is level and securely fastened in place. Operate the machine and customer literature have been taken out of the dishwasher. through at least one fill and pump-out.
