Kenmore 665.15624000 Undercounter Dishwasher Installation Guide

Undercounter Dishwasher
Installation Instruction

665.15624000 Undercounter Dishwasher

Important: Read and save these instruction

Doing so will:

• make installation easier.
• help you in the future if you have questions.
• help if you have an electrical inspection.

Call your Sears store or service center when you have questions or need service. When you call, you will need the dishwasher model and serial numbers.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”.
These words mean:

DANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.
WARNING
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages wilt tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

You need to:

• carefully open dishwasher door while someone grasps the rear of the dishwasher. Remove shipping materials, drain hose and lower rack.
• Close dishwasher door. Latch the dishwasher door shut.
• observe all governing codes and ordinances.
• install this dishwasher as specified in these instructions.
• have everything you need to properly installdishwasher.
• contacta qualifiedinstallerto insure that dishwasher is installedto meet all electrical and plumbing national and local codes and ordinances.

Tools and materials needed

All installation

A. pliers
B. Phillips screwdriver
C. 5/16″ and 1/4″ nut drivers or hex sockets
U. measuring tape or ruler
E. 16″ adjustable wrench that opensto 1-1/8″ (29cm)
F. flat-blade screwdriver
G. gloves
H. utility knife
I. 2 twist-on wire connectorswhich are the proper size to connectyour householdwiring to 16-gauge wiring in dishwasher
J. small level
K. safetyglasses
L. 90° elbow with 3/8″
N.P.T. external threads on one end. (The other end must fit your water supplyline.)
M.Uashlight
N. TeflonTM tape or pipe joint compound
O. shallow pan

In additional for new installation

P. electricdrillwith
Q. 1/2″,3/4″ and 14/2″ holesawbits
R. smalltubingcutter
S. wire stripper
T. 1-1/2″-2″screw4ype clampif connecting towaste4ee
U. coppertubing(3/8″ recommended)
V. clamp connectoror conduitconnectorto fit a 7/6″ (2.2cm) diameter hole

Parts supplied

A. 2 drain hose clamps
B. 2 No. 10 x 1/2″ Phillips-head screws
C. drain hose
Makesureall thesepartsare included.
See parts list for accessories available for your dishwasher.

Cabinet opening

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Enclose dishwasher completely on the top, sides, and rear.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
Donot run water or drain lines or electrical wiring where they can cross in front of or contact dish washer motor or legs.
The locationmust provide 1/4″ (.64cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring to prevent motoroverheating.
Donot install dishwasherover carpeted flooring.
Protect dish washer andwater lines leading to dishwasheragainst freezing.
Damage fromfreezing is notcovered by the warranty.
A side panel kit is available from your Sears storeor service centerfor installingyour dishwasherat end of cabinet.

Check location where dishwasher will be installed. The location must provide:

• easy access to water, electricity and drain.
• convenient loading. Corner locations require a 2″ (5.1cm) minimum
• clearance between the side of the dishwasher door and wall or cabinet.
• square opening for proper operation and appearance.
• cabinet front perpendicularto 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.)
• If dishwasher will be left unused for a period of time or in a location where it may be subject to freezing, follow
• Winterizing” instructions in Use and Care Guide.
• Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area. See Page 7 for dimensions.

Electrical

It is the customer’s responsibility:
To contacta qualified electrician.
To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with all national and local codes and ordinances.

You must have:

• 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or
• 20-amp., fused electrical supply.
• COPPERWIRE ONLY.

We recommend:

• time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.
• separate circuit.

If direct wiring dishwasher

• use flexible, armored or non-metallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that meets the wiring requirements for your home and local codes and ordinances. use strain relief method provided with
• house wiring junction box or install a U.L.-listed/CSA-certified clamp connector to the house wiring junction box. If using conduit, use a U.Llisted/CSA-certified conduit connector.

If connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord

• use Power Supply Cord Kit (Part No. 4317824) available from your Sears service center. Follow the kit instructions for installing the power supply cord.
• If kit is unavailable, use a U.L.-listed, 16-gauge, three-conductor power supply cord that meets all local codes and ordinances. Maximum length of the power supply cord is 6 feet (1.8m).
• a clamp connector to fit a 718″ (2.2cm) diameter hole is required to

secure power supply cord to dishwasher terminal box.

• power supply cord must plug into a mating three-prong, grounded outlet, located in the cabinet next to the dishwasher opening. Outlet must meet all local codes and ordinances.

Water
You must have:

• a hot water line with 20-120 psi (103-827 kPa) water pressure.
• 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher. 318″O.D. copper tubing with compression fitting (1/2″ minimum plastic tubing is optional but not recommended).
• a 90° elbow with 3/8″ N.P.T.external pipe threads on one end.
• Do not solder within 6″ (15.2cm) from water inlet valve.

Drain
You must:

• use a new 12 feet (3.7m) maximum drain hose that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards and is resistant to heat and detergent.

• have a high drain loop 20 inches (50.8cm) above the subfloor or floor.
  connect drain hose to waste tee or disposer inlet above drain trap in house plumbing and 20 inches (50.8cm) minimum above the floor.

• use an air gap if the drain hose is connected to house plumbing lower than 20 inches (50.8cm) above subfloor or floor. use 1/2″ minimum I.D. drain line fittings.

Installation

• Measured from the lowest point on the undersideof countedop.
• Minimum, measured from narrowestpoint of opening.

WARNING
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.

Prepare cabinet
Disconnectthe power supply. Turn water off.
Put on gloves and safety glasses.

If you are replacing a dishwasher:

• check that the water line A reaches to the front left of opening where the water connection will be made.
• check that the direct wire B reaches to the front right of opening where the electrical connection will be made.
  If the water line and the direct wire 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 to cabinet.

Direct wire methode

Cut a 3/4″ (1.9cm) hole C 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 box. Use strain relief method provided with junction box. If no strain relief is provided, install a U.L.-listed/CSAcertified clamp connector for flexibletype wire. If installing conduit, attach a listed/CSA-ce rtified conduit connector to junction box.

Run other end of wire through cabinet hole. Cable must extend to the right front of cabinet opening. Go to step 6.

Power supply cord method
Cut a 1-1/2″ (3.8cm) hole D in righthand cabinet rear or side. 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.

Install a mating, three-prong, grounding-type wall receptacle E in the cabinet next to the dishwasher opening. Go to step 6.

Water line

Cut a 1/2″ (1.3cm) minimum hole F in left-hand cabinet side, rear or floor.
Optional locations are shown.

Measure overall length of copper tubing G required. Attach copper tubing to water line with manual shutoff valve.
Carefully feed copper tubing through hole in cabinet (copper tubing will bend and kink easily) until it is far enough into the cabinet opening to connect it to dishwasher inlet on the front left of dishwasher.

Turn shutoff valve H to “ON” position.
Flush water into a bucket to get rid of particles that may clog the inlet valve.

Turn shutoff valve to “OFF”position.

Drain hose
Cut a 1-1/2″ (3.8cm) diameter hole in cabinet wall or floor on the side of the opening closest to the sink. 

Connect drain hose to waste tee or waste disposer following one method.

Waste disposer + air gap

1. Remove the disposer knockoutplug.
   Cut end of drain hose O if needed (do not cut ribbed section).

2. Attach drain hose to air gap O with spring-type clamp O.

3. Use a rubber hose connector with spring or screw-type clamps to connect air gap to disposer inlet N.
   This connection N MUST be before drain trap O and at least 20″ (50.8cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed. Go to step 12.

No Waste disposer + air gap

1. Cut end of drain hose O if needed (do not cut ribbed section).
2. Attach drain hose to air gap _ with 1-1/2″-2″ (3.8-5cm) screw clamp.
3. Use a rubber hose connector with spring or screw-type clamps to connect air gap to waste tee 1_.
   This connection O MUST be before drain trap and at least 20″ (50.8cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed. Go to step 12.

No Waste disposer no air gap

1. Cut end of drain hose O (do not cut ribbed section).
2. Attach drain hose to waste tee 1_ with 1-1/2-2″ (3.8-5cm) screw clamp M.
   This connection MUST be before drain trap and at least 20″ (50.8cm) above the floor where dishwasher will  be installed. Go to step 12.

• Parts available from local plumbing supply stores.

Insert drain hose into hole cut in cabinet to the front center of opening where drain connection will be made.

Prepare dishwasher

Warning

Tip Over Hazard
Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.
Do not push down on open door.
Doing so can result in serious nnjury or cuts,

Put dishwasher corner posts A behind dishwasher. Grasp sides of dishwasher door frame and put dishwasher on its back.

Remove two top screws 0 and two bottom screws B attaching access panel B and lower panel C to dishwasher using a 1/4″ hex socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver. Remove panels and set panels aside on a protective surface. Check that grounding clip F stays attached to access panel.

Apply Teflon tape or pipe joint compound H to 90° elbow fitting and connect fitting to water inlet valve. Hold bracket with pliers. Tighten elbow until snug, and be sure that it faces to the rear.

Remove terminal box cover K. Pull appliance wires I through hole in terminal box.
If you are direct wiring: install a U.L.listed/CSA-certified clamp connector J to the terminal box. If using conduit, use a U.L.-listed/CSA-certified conduit connector.
If you are installing a power supply cord kit, do so now and follow kit instructions.

Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed N (you need the lowest point). Check chart for that height opening. Put wheels O in the required position,

Grasp the dishwasher door frame P.
Tilt dishwasher backwards on wheels O. Move dishwasher close to cabinet opening. Do not push on dishwasher panels or console–they may dent.

Carefully move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening. Do not kink or pinch coppertubing, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet.
Center dishwasher in opening.

Align front of dishwasher console R with countertop edge S. You may need to adjust alignment to look good with your cabinets.

HELPFUL TIP:
Prop up one side of frame to hold dishwasher up: off floor when adjusting front legs.

Check that leveling legs T are firmly against the floor. Place level on the rack guide U on one side of the dishwasher tub. Check that dishwasher is level from front to back. Adjust leveling leg or add shims under rear wheel until dishwasher  is level. Repeat for other side of dishwasher.
Place level against top front opening of tub O. Check that dishwasher is level from side to side. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up or down until dishwasher is level.

Connect Dishwasher

Electrical Connection
Check electrical requirements (see pages 4-6). You need to:

• have the correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method.
• check that power supply is disconnected.

Route direct wire so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Pull direct wire A through hole in terminal box.

Connect the wires B as follows using twist-on connectors C sized to connect direct wire to 16-gauge dishwasher wire:
Form bare, ground into a U-shaped hook. Wrap ground wi_ hook clockwise around ground connector_t and underthe washer.
Securely tighten ground connector.

Tighten clamp connector or conduit connector screws G.

Power supply cord method
Check that power supply cord does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher tub. Go to step 5.

Water Connection

HELPFUL TIP:
Compression fittings:

1. Slide nut onto copper tubing about Linch (2.5cm).

2. Slide ferrule onto the tubing. .
   – Do not position ferrule on the cend of the tubing.

3. Put the tubing into the elbow

4. Slide the nut and ferrule forward ~ and start the nut onto the elbow. threads ©. Be careful when © handling and positioning the copper tubing. It bends and. kinks easily.

HELPFUL TIP:
Hold water valve mounting bracket with pliers while : attaching copper tubing.

To prevent vibration during operation, route the water supply line so that it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor.
With copper tubing pushed into compression fitting as far as it will go, use an adjustable wrench and tighten compression fitting nut K to elbow N on water inlet valve.

Drain Connection

Route drain hose to avoid contact with motor, door springs, water line, cabinet or flooring. Insert a cloth, putty or caulking compound in hole around drain hose where hose passes through cabinet to help minimize vibration noise.

Push drain hose T onto connector Q up to the stops U on connector.

Use pliers to open clamp S and slide clamp over drain hose T and connector Q. Releaseclamp and check that the drain hose is held securely on connector.

Secure Dishwasher

Warning

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.

Open dishwasher door and place towel A over pump assembly and spray arm of dishwasher. This will prevent screws from falling into pump area when securing dishwasher to countertop.

Secure dishwasher to countertop with two, No. 10 x 1/2″ Phillips-head screws B. The dishwasher MUST be secured to keep it from tipping when door is opened. Do Not drop screws into bottom of dishwasher.

Open door about 3 inches (7.6cm) and check that space between inner door and tub is equal on both sides. If spacing is not equal, loosen bracket screws and shift tub. Tighten bracket screws. Remove paper or towel from dishwasher.

Open and close the door several times.
The door should open and close easily.
If the door closes too quickly, decrease the spring C tension by moving the spring end D toward the front of the dishwasher. If the door falls open, increase the spring tension by moving the spring end toward the back of the dishwasher. Springs should be in the same notches on left and right sides.

Check Operation

Read the Owner’s Manual that came with your dishwasher.
Check that all parts have been installed and no steps were skipped. Check that you have all the tools you used.
At fuse box or circuit breaker,turn on electrical power supply to dishwasher.
Start dishwasher and allow it to complete the “Water Miser” cycle.
Check that dishwasher is working properly and that there are no water leaks
Check that grounding clip O is attached to the access panel. Put lower panel in place and start screws through lower panel holes and into dishwasher frame. Do not tighten. Slide access panel over and down onto screws. Reinstall screws through holes in top of access panel. Check that bottom edge of lower panel contacts the floor. Tighten lower access panel screws.

If dishwasher does not operate:
Has the circuit breaker tripped or the house fuse blown?
Is the door closed tightly and latched?
Has the cycle been set correctly to start the dishwasher?
Is the water turned on?

Product dimension

Pa_ No. 3384181Rev. B
Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd. Hoffrnan Estates,IL 60179
Printed in U.S.A.

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