Kenmore 587.1468* Use & Care Manual page 12

Connecting and Disconnecting Portable Dishwasher
The portable dishwasher must be connected to a faucet and electrical outlet each time it is used. Follow directions on this
page to properly connect dishwasher.
Faucet Adapter Assembly Faucet Adapter Assembly Faucet Adapter Assembly
Faucet Adapter Assembly Faucet Adapter Assembly
(Figure A) (Figure A) (Figure A) (Figure A) (Figure A)
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Connecting the Connecting the
Portable Faucet Portable Faucet Portable Faucet Portable Faucet Portable Faucet
Adapter Assembly Adapter Assembly
Adapter Assembly Adapter Assembly Adapter Assembly
(Figure B) (Figure B) (Figure B) (Figure B) (Figure B)
Electric Shock Hazard
Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not
use an adapter plug, extension cord or
remove grounding prong from electrical
power cord. Failure to follow this warning can
cause serious injury, fire or death.
IMPORTANT: Make sure door is latched before moving dishwasher. IMPORTANT: Make sure door is latched before moving dishwasher.
IMPORTANT: Make sure door is latched before moving dishwasher. IMPORTANT: Make sure door is latched before moving dishwasher. IMPORTANT: Make sure door is latched before moving dishwasher.
The power cord and faucet coupler with hoses are located in a compartment in
back of dishwasher. A special adapter must be installed on faucet before you
can connect dishwasher (Figure A).
1. Remove faucet adapter assembly from literature package.
2. Unscrew existing sink faucet aerator.
3. Check faucet spout to see if threads are inside or outside.
• If threads are on inside of faucet spout, use both rubber
washers.
• If threads are on outside of faucet spout, use one rubber washer only.
• If faucet has no threads, an adapter kit with instructions for attachment
to a non-threaded spout is available at most hardware stores.
4. Assemble faucet spout as shown in Figure A.
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1. Run water at faucet until it is hot. Turn off faucet.
2. Pull hoses out of compartment.
3. Push collar down and slip faucet connector onto faucet adapter (Figure B).
4.When connector snaps into place, release collar.
5. Slowly turn on hot water all the way.
6.Plug power cord into grounded outlet.
Disconnecting the Portable Dishwasher Disconnecting the Portable Dishwasher
Disconnecting the Portable Dishwasher Disconnecting the Portable Dishwasher Disconnecting the Portable Dishwasher
1. When cycle has finished, unplug power cord and return it to compartment.
2.Turn off hot water.
3. Press red button on coupler to release water pressure.
4.Press down on collar to release coupler.
5. Empty remaining water from coupler and return it to compartment.
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: A sink spray hose can burst due to constant water A sink spray hose can burst due to constant water A sink spray hose can burst due to constant water A sink spray hose can burst due to constant water A sink spray hose can burst due to constant water
pressure while in use. If your spray hose is installed on same water pressure while in use. If your spray hose is installed on same water pressure while in use. If your spray hose is installed on same water pressure while in use. If your spray hose is installed on same water pressure while in use. If your spray hose is installed on same water
line as the dishwasher, it is your responsibility to disconnect sink's line as the dishwasher, it is your responsibility to disconnect sink's
line as the dishwasher, it is your responsibility to disconnect sink's line as the dishwasher, it is your responsibility to disconnect sink's line as the dishwasher, it is your responsibility to disconnect sink's
spray hose and to plug hole. spray hose and to plug hole. spray hose and to plug hole.
spray hose and to plug hole. spray hose and to plug hole.
Electrical Connection for a Portable Dishwasher Electrical Connection for a Portable Dishwasher Electrical Connection for a Portable Dishwasher Electrical Connection for a Portable Dishwasher Electrical Connection for a Portable Dishwasher
An electrical supply of 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 amps is required. For your
safety, the dishwasher must be grounded. If there is a malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce risk of electrical shock. This dishwasher has a
power cord with a 3-prong grounding plug. It must be plugged into a mating 3-
prong grounding type receptacle, installed and grounded in accordance with
the National Electrical Code and any local codes and ordinances.
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