Kenmore 66513899K802 Installation Instructions Manual page 11

Install custom door panel kit (on some models)
If installing a custom door panel kit, install it now following
instructions included with kit.
Choose attachment option
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
dishwasher.
Fai|ure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Using two 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 to
the top of the dishwasher if the countertop is wood, laminate or
another similar surface. If your countertop is marble, granite or
another hard surface, install using Option #2.
Option 1, Countertop attachment
1. Remove the brackets from the package and place in the open
slots on the left and right-hand top of the dishwasher collar as
shown.
Tabs must
2.
Insert the bracket into the slot on the collar. Using a pair of
pliers, bend the tab down to secure the bracket in place.
Repeat this step for the other side.
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NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. This will be done later.
Option 2, Dishwasher with Stainless Steel Tub Side
Attachment
(for marble, granite or other hard surface countertops)
1. Remove the brackets from the parts package.
2. Break off the end of the bracket along the scored line.
Score
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3.
With another person holding the dishwasher to avoid it from
tipping, open dishwasher door, and place towel over pump
assembly and spray arm of dishwasher. This will stop screws
from falling into pump area when securing dishwasher to
cabinet.
4. Push the plastic buttons out of the side of the tub.
5°
NOTE: Save the buttons to cover the holes after dishwasher is
installed.
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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.
NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher. This will be done later.
Bend
Option 3, Dishwasher with Plastic Tub Side Attachment
(for marble, granite or other hard surface countertops)
Order Mounting Bracket Kit Part Number 8212560.
Check door spring tension
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.
• If the door closes too quickly, decrease the spring tension
by moving the spring end toward the front of the
dishwasher.
• If the door falls open, increase the spring tension by moving
the spring end toward the back of the dishwasher.
• Springs should be in the same notches on left and right
sides.
Spring Move
spring end
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Move dishwasher into cabinet opening
1.
2.
3°
4.
5°
Using two or more people, stand the dishwasher up.
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. Do not push on the front of the
panel or on the console -- they may
dent.
If dishwasher has a power supply cord, insert power supply
cord into hole cut into cabinet.
If using direct wire, check that it is on the right front side of
opening.
Check that water line is on the left side of opening and drain
hose is near the center of the hole in the cabinet.
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