Kenmore 13213 K Manual

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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 
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.
Secure Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening
Check that dishwasher is still level front-to-back and side-to-
side in cabinet opening.
Open dishwasher door, remove lower dish rack, and place 
towel over pump assembly and lower spray arm of dishwasher. 
This will keep screws from falling into pump area when you are 
securing the dishwasher.
NOTE: Do not drop screws into bottom of dishwasher.  
						

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Secure dishwasher to countertop
Locate brackets on top of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to 
countertop with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). 
The dishwasher must be secured to keep it from shifting when 
door is opened.
Side mount dishwasher to cabinet
NOTE: If side mounting dishwasher to cabinet, you must drill 
pilot holes in cabinet to avoid splitting the wood. 
Locate brackets on side of dishwasher and secure dishwasher to 
cabinet with two, #10 x ¹⁄₂" Phillips-head screws (included). The 
dishwasher must be secured to keep it from shifting when door is 
opened. 
Check that top of door does not contact screws, brackets or 
countertop. If it does, adjust leveling legs.
Open door and check that space between dishwasher cabinet 
opening and tub is equal on both sides. If spacing is not equal, 
loosen bracket screws secured and shift tub. Tighten bracket 
screws.If securing with a side attachment, check that sides of door do 
not rub against the screw heads. If they do, dishwasher must be 
re-centered. When dishwasher is properly centered, replace 
plastic butttons.
Remove towel from dishwasher. Reinstall the lower dish rack. 
						

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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 place. The fasteners slot will be straight up 
and down when properly locked.
Option B, Install Access Panel - Metal Panel
Check that grounding clip is attached to the lower panel. 
Position the lower panel behind the access panel. On some 
models there is insulation on the access panel that must fall 
behind the insulation on the lower panel.
Hold the 2 panels together and place them against dishwasher 
leg. Using a Phillips or ¹⁄₄" screwdriver, reinstall the screws 
through the holes in the access panel and the slots in the lower 
panel. 
						

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Check that the lower edge of the lower panel contacts the floor. 
Adjust if necessary.
Tighten access panel screws.
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Check that power supply 
cord does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of 
dishwasher tub.
Reconnect Power
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, 
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING 
						

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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 door, wait 5 seconds, 
then open door. Check that there is water in the bottom of 
the dishwasher tub. Check that dishwasher is working 
properly.
If the dishwasher is not working properly, disconnect power or 
unplug dishwasher and see “If Dishwasher Does Not Operate” 
section.
If Dishwasher Does Not Operate
First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost 
of a service call.
■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?
If none of these possible solutions work, call 1
1-800-4-MY-HOME 
(1-800-469-4663)
.
Additional Tips
Congratulations on purchasing your water  
and energy efficient dishwasher! This 
dishwasher cleans by spraying the dishes 
with water and pauses to allow the 
detergent to soak into and release the soils 
on the dishes. The cycles are longer due to 
the soak and the pauses for exceptional 
cleaning. Models with SmartWash
® 
contain an optical water sensor. The optical 
water sensor is used to determine the optimum water and 
energy consumption for great cleaning performance. The first 
cycle using the sensor will run longer to calibrate the optical 
sensor. 
Rinse Aid is necessary for good drying results: 
This dishwasher is designed to be used with rinse aid for good 
drying performance and controlling the buildup of hard water 
deposits. Energy efficient dishwashers use less water and 
energy, so they depend on the water sheeting action of rinse aid 
for good drying performance.
Start/Resume light may flash:
When pressing Start/Resume, you must make sure the door is 
closed within 3 seconds. If you do not close the door within 
3 seconds, the Start/Resume light will flash until you press it 
again. (You must also do this when adding a dish during the 
middle of a cycle.)
NOTE: If a braided supply hose is used, replace inlet hose after 
5 years to reduce the risk of hose failure. Record hose 
installation or replacement dates on the hose for future 
reference.
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