Kenmore 13213 K Manual

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Installation Instructions
Instrucciones de instalación
Instructions d’installation
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Kenmore®
Stainless Steel Tub
Undercounter Dishwasher
Lavavajillas empotrada con tina de 
acero inoxidable
Lave-vaiselle encastré avec cuve en 
acier inoxydable
P/N W10300759C
Sears Brands Management Corporation 
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DISHWASHER SAFETY ............................................................. 2
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 3
Tools and Parts...................................................................................3
Location Requirements..................................................................... 4
Drain Requirements ...........................................................................6
Water Supply Requirements...

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
To o l s  a n d  P a r t s
Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting 
installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any 
tools listed here.
All Installations
Tools needed:
*Must be the proper size to connect your household wiring 
to 16-gauge wiring in dishwasher.
Other useful items you may need:
Parts supplied:
Make sure all these parts are included in the literature package. 
Parts needed:
Other parts you may also need:
NOTE:
 Parts available for...

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Location Requirements
Grounded electrical supply required.
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...

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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 cm) drain 
connector of the dishwasher.
■Make sure to connect drain hose to waste tee or disposer 
inlet above drain trap in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) 
minimum above the floor. It is recommended...

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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 Cabinet Opening—New Utilities
Prepare and route the electrical supply
Option A, Power Supply Cord:
NOTE: A grounded 3 prong outlet is required inside a cabinet 
next to the dishwasher cabinet opening.
Drill...

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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 in right-hand cabinet side or rear.
See “Product and Cabinet Opening Dimensions” section.
Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth.
Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet (Part Number 302797 
- not...

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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 supply line through hole in cabinet. (If you 
are using copper tubing, it will bend and kink easily, so be 
gentle.) It should be far enough into the cabinet opening to 
connect it to the dishwasher inlet on...

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IMPORTANT: The drain hose connection of the disposer or a 
waste tee must be made before the drain trap and at least 
20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where the dishwasher will be 
installed.
Helpful Tip: To reduce vibration of the hose, keep the hose away 
from the floor.
Option A, Waste disposer – no air gap
Option B, No waste disposer – no air gap
Option C, Waste disposer – with air gap
1.Using a hammer and screwdriver, 
knock plug into disposer.
2.Use needle-nose pliers to remove 
plug.
3.Attach...