Installation guide

Install the door handle (some Kenmore Elite models)
NOTES:
• To ease installation, using two or more people, place the
dishwasher on its back.
• To avoid scratching the front panel, place a soft cloth or towel
against the panel while installing the door handle.
• Setscrews are preinstalled in the handle.
1. Remove the door handle and hardware bag containing the hex
key from the bubble pouch.
2. Place the handle on the mounting studs. The setscrews should
face down when installed correctly. If the handle is installed
upside down, proper installation will not be possible.
3. Push the door handle tightly against the door.
4. Insert the short end of the hex key into the setscrew and tighten
1,4 turn past snug. Setscrew will not be recessed into the handle.
5. Repeat Step 4 for other setscrew.
6. Keep the hex key with the Installation Instructions.
NOTE: The handle installation procedure should take less than
5 minutes.
Hole in panel f_/Mounting stud
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Door handle
Setscrew
Install the door handle (Kenmore PROTM models)
IMPORTANT: Do not scratch the front panel during this procedure.
1. Remove the door handle assembly from the upper dishrack of
the dishwasher.
2.
3.
Remove and discard the handle packaging. Be sure to retain
the handle installation instructions and mounting hardware.
Install the door
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the handle
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with the handle
assembly.
Choose attachment option
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
dishwasher.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Using 2 or more people, stand the dishwasher up.
IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must be secured to the cabinet. There
are 2 brackets found in the parts bag. Attach the brackets to the
top of the dishwasher if the countertop is wood, laminate or
another similar surface. If your countertop is marble, granite or
another hard surface, install using Option 2.
Option 1, Countertop attachment
1. Remove the brackets from the package and place in the open
slots on the left- and right-hand top of the dishwasher collar as
shown.
Tabs must
2. Insert the bracket into the slot on the collar. Using a pair of
pliers, bend the tab down to secure the bracket in place.
Repeat this step for the other side.
NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. This will be done later.
Option 2, Dishwasher with Stainless Steel Tub Side
Attachment
(for marble, granite or other hard surface countertops)
1. Remove the brackets from the parts package.
2. Break off the end of the bracket along the scored line.
Score
line
3. With another person holding the dishwasher to keep it from
tipping, open dishwasher door, and place towel over pump
assembly and spray arm of dishwasher. This will keep screws
from falling into pump area when securing dishwasher to
cabinet.
4. Push the plastic buttons out of the side of the tub.
NOTE: Save the buttons to cover the holes after dishwasher is
installed.
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5.
Push bracket into slot on the side of dishwasher, and bend tab
in toward the side of the dishwasher so that it keeps the
bracket in place.
NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. This will be done later.
Bend
Option 3, Dishwasher with Plastic Tub Side Attachment
(for marble, granite or other hard surface countertops)
6. Order Mounting Bracket Kit Part Number 8212560.
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