Kenmore Elite 24'' Built-In Dishwasher - Bisque ENERGY STAR- Installation Manual

6 Drain Requirements ■ A new drain hose is supplied with your dishwasher. If drain hose is not long enough, use a new drain hose with a maximum length of 12 ft (3.7 m) (Part Number 3385556) that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is resistant to heat and detergent, and fits the 1" (2.5...

7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Prepare Cabinet Opening—Existing Utilities If the water line and the cable extend to the locations shown, proceed to the “Install Drain Hose” section. If they do not reach far enough, follow the instructions in the “Prepare Cabinet Opening—New Utilities” section. Prepare ...

8 Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet included with power supply cord kit. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route the cable into the cabinet opening from the right-hand side. Drill a 1¹⁄₂ " (3.8 cm) hole ...

9 Attach the water supply line (copper tubing or flexible braided line) to the hot water line using a connection configuration that is in compliance with local codes and ordinances. The water supply to the dishwasher should have a manual shutoff valve located under the sink. Slowly route water suppl...

11 Option D, No waste disposer – with air gap Prepare Dishwasher Remove and discard the foam blocks located above the front legs on each side of the dishwasher. The blocks cover the rope/link pulleys on the dishwasher. 1. Connect rubber end of drain hose to air gap and cut if needed. NOTE: Do not cu...

12 Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until installed in cabinet opening to avoid damaging floor covering. Do not use door panel as a worktable without first covering with a towel to avoid scratching the door panel. Using two or more people, grasp sides of dishwasher door frame and place ...

13 Make Power Supply Cord Connection Option A, Power Supply Cord: Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to lower part of dishwasher tub. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. Take notice when installing or removing the dishwasher in order to reduce the chance of damaging t...

14 Connect wires black to black and white to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors (included with power supply cord kit). Tighten strain relief screws to secure cord. Place wires inside terminal box. Insert tabs on left side of cover. Make sure wires are tucked inside box. Clo...

15 Built-up floors: If the kitchen floor is higher than the cabinet opening's floor - for example, the kitchen floor tile does not extend into the cabinet opening - add shims as needed in the area shown to bring the dishwasher up to 34" (86.4 cm) below the countertop. NOTE: Shims must be securel...

16 Option B, Side Attachment For marble, granite, or other hard surface countertops NOTE: Remove the brackets from the parts package. Break off the end of the bracket along the scored line. With another person holding the rear of the dishwasher to keep it from tipping, open dishwasher door and place...

18 Align front of dishwasher door panel with front of cabinet doors. You may need to adjust alignment to be even with your cabinets. Check that leveling legs are firmly against the floor. Close and latch the door, and place level against the front panel. Check that dishwasher is centered from front ...

19 NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation, route the water supply line so that it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor. Connect the ³⁄₈ " compression fitting to the water supply line prior to installing the unit into the cabinet opening. Attach so that the ³⁄₄ " connection i...

20 After hose is connected, remove towel. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to “Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening” section. Option B, Direct Wire: Route cable so that it does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of dishwasher ...

21 Connect wires black to black and white to white, using UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors (not included). Tighten strain relief screws to secure cable. Place wires inside terminal box. Insert tabs on left side of cover. Make sure wires are tucked inside box. Close cover ensuring wire...

23 Complete Installation Option A, Install Access Panel - Plastic Panel Place the plastic access panel against the dishwasher leg. Check that the lower edge of the access panel touches the floor. Adjust if necessary. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the fasteners ¹⁄₄ turn clockwise to lock into ...

25 Check Operation ■ Read the Dishwasher User Instructions that came with your dishwasher. ■ Check that all parts have been installed and no steps were skipped. Check that you have all tools used. ■ Start dishwasher and allow it to complete the shortest wash cycle. After the first 2 minutes, unlatch...