Kenmore 13213 K Manual
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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 cut ribbed section. 2.Attach drain hose to air gap with large drain hose clamp (provided). Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position. If the drain hose was cut, use a 1¹⁄₂" to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm) screw-type clamp (not provided). 3.Use a rubber hose (not provided) with screw-type clamps (not provided) to connect from waste tee to air gap. 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. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dishwasher. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
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 dishwasher on its back. Option A, Remove Access Panel - Plastic Panel Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners ¹⁄₄ turn counterclockwise to unlock them. Remove panel. Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. Option B, Remove Access Panel - Metal Panel Using a ¹⁄₄" hex head socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver, remove 2 screws attaching access panel and lower panel to dishwasher. Do not remove tech sheet from access panel.Using a ¹⁄₄" hex head socket, nut driver or Torx ® T20® screwdriver, remove terminal box cover. Retain for later use. Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Make sure screw heads are facing to the left when tightening conduit nut. Strain relief is provided with the power supply cord kit. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to “Determine Cabinet Opening,” to continue with the installation of your dishwasher.
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 the power supply cord. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors (included with power supply cord kit) rated to connect your power supply cord to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. Remove the green grounding screw and place through the ring terminal of the green ground wire. Reattach and tighten the green screw. NOTE: Twist on wire connector. Gently tug on wires to be sure both are secured. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
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. Close cover ensuring wires are not pinched. Use ¹⁄₄" hex head socket, nut driver or To r x ® T20® screwdriver and previously removed screw to secure cover. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to do so. Determine Cabinet Opening Measure height of cabinet opening from underside of countertop to floor where dishwasher will be installed (you will need to measure the lowest point on the underside of the countertop and the highest point on the floor). Refer to “Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart” for wheel position and the number of turns needed. NOTE: If the minimum cabinet opening height is less than 34" (86.4 cm), the rear wheels can be removed for additional clearance. This will allow the dishwasher to fit into a 33¹⁄₂" (85.1 cm) high cabinet opening, but the dishwasher will be more difficult to move. (Measurements are approximate. Wheels and legs are preset at the factory for 34¹⁄₂" [87.6 cm].) Turn both leveler legs to the same height. Put wheels in the required position determined from “Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart.”
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 securely attached to floor to avoid movement when the dishwasher is in use. Custom Panel Installation For custom panel installation, refer to the Custom Panel Installation Insert Sheet (Part Number W10438319A). Complete custom panel installation before proceeding to the “Choose Attachment Option” section. Choose Attachment Option Using 2 or more people, stand the dishwasher up. IMPORTANT: The dishwasher must be secured to the cabinet. There are two brackets found in the parts bag. Attach the brackets using Option A if the countertop is wood, laminate or another similar surface. If your countertop is marble, granite or another hard surface, install using Option B. Option A, Countertop Attachment Remove the brackets from the package and insert into the open slots on the left and right-hand top of the dishwasher collar as shown. 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. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dishwasher. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
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 towel over pump assembly and spray arm of dishwasher. This will keep screws from falling into pump area when you are securing dishwasher to cabinet. Push the plastic buttons out of the side of the tub. NOTE: Save the buttons to cover the holes after dishwasher is installed. 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. Repeat this step for the other side of the dishwasher. NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. This will be done later. Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening NOTE: Do not install kick plate until instructed to do so. IMPORTANT: Double-check correct placement of utilities. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at the edges of the door panel. Tilt dishwasher backward on wheels and move dishwasher close to cabinet opening. NOTE: Do not push on the front of the panel or on the console. Panel or console may dent. Helpful Tip: Temporarily tape utilities to the floor in the locations shown to prohibit them from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening. Check that water line is on the left side of opening and drain hose is near the center of the cabinet opening. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dishwasher. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
17 With another person holding the dishwasher to keep it from tipping, open and close the door a few times. If the door closes or falls open under its own weight, the door tension will need to be adjusted. To adjust the door spring tension, unhook the spring from the rear leg of dishwasher. Using a ⁵⁄₁₆" nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from the tensioner. The screw can be put into one of three holes (1, 2, 3) in the front leg of dishwasher. If the door closes by itself, move the tensioner to a higher number hole and replace the screw. Reattach door spring to rear leg. NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of dishwasher should be secured at same holes.When door is unlatched and door opens by itself, move the tensioner to a lower numbered hole and replace the screw. Reattach door spring to rear leg. NOTE: Tensioners on both sides of dishwasher should be secured at same holes. IMPORTANT: If wheels were removed, cover the floor when moving the dishwasher to avoid damage to the floor. Slowly move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. Remove cardboard from under dishwasher. NOTES: ■It is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet opening. Do not remove insulation blanket – the blanket reduces the sound level. ■If using power cord, make sure to route end through hole in cutout before sliding dishwasher into cabinet opening.
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 to back in the opening. If needed, adjust leveling leg until dishwasher is plumb. Repeat for other side of dishwasher. Helpful Tip: Push up on front of dishwasher to raise dishwasher off the ground to adjust front legs. With some installations, it may be easier to adjust the front leg using the ³⁄₁₆" hex head socket or adjustable wrench.To raise the rear of the dishwasher, adjust the rear leveling leg using a Phillips screwdriver. Turn clockwise until the dishwasher is level front to rear. Place level against top front opening of tub. Check that dishwasher is level from side-to-side. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up or down until dishwasher is level. Close the dishwasher door. Connect to Water Supply Copper tubing only: Slide nut, then ferrule, about 1" (2.5 cm) onto copper tubing.
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 is facing upward as shown above. Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into the 90° elbow fitting as far as it will go (the copper tubing bends and kinks easily). Slide the nut and ferrule forward and start the nut onto the elbow threads. Flexible braided connection: Secure nut to elbow using ⁵⁄₈" open ended wrench or adjustable wrench. NOTE: Do not use Teflon®† tape with compression fittings. Be sure rubber washer is properly seated in fitting. Slide the ³⁄₄" fitting up to the valve and hand tighten to avoid cross- threading. Hand tighten until the coupling is tight. Using pliers, check the tightness of the coupling. An additional ¹⁄₄ to ¹⁄₂ turn may be required to seal the rubber gasket. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.Place paper towel under 90° elbow fitting. Turn on water supply and check for leaks. If leak occurs, repeat previous step. Connect to Drain Place towel under drain hose to catch any water in drain hose. Place the small drain hose clamp onto the small end of the drain hose. Push the new drain hose into the black drain hose connector up to the drain hose stop. Using pliers, squeeze open the small drain hose clamp and slide onto connector between stops. †®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.
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 tub. Pull cable through UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief in terminal box. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Owner must purchase a ⁷⁄₈" screw- in type strain relief. Select UL Listed/CSA Approved twist-on wire connectors (not included) rated to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring.Form bare ground wire into a U-shaped hook. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector screw and under the washer. Securely tighten ground connector. NOTE: Twist on UL Listed/CSA Approved wire connector. Gently tug on wires to be sure both are secured. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.