Kenmore 587.14432 Use & Care Manual page 12

Connecting and Disconnecting the Por Connecting and Disconnecting the Por
Connecting and Disconnecting the Por Connecting and Disconnecting the Portable/ Connecting and Disconnecting the Por
Conver Conver Convertible Dishwasher tible Dishwasher tible Dishwasher tible Dishwasher
Conver Conver tible Dishwasher
The portable/convertible 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
(Figure A)
For Inside
For Outside
Threaded
Threaded
Faucet
Faucet
Thick
Use Thin
Washer
Only
Washers
Two Brass
Adapter
Screens
(Dual
should be
Thread)
below the
rubber
washers
Connecting the Portable
Faucet Adapter
Assembly
(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.
Do not under any
circumstances cut,
remove or bypass
Grounding
the grounding
type wall
prong from this plug.
receptacle
Power supply
cord with 3-prong
grounding plug.
IMPORTANT: Make sure door is latched before moving dishwasher.
The power cord, faucet coupler and 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 thick and thin rubber
Use
washers.
and
• If threads are on outside of faucet spout, use thin rubber washer only.
Thin
• 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. Make sure the two brass
screens are located below the rubber washers.
Connecting the Por Connecting the Por
Connecting the Por Connecting the Portable/Conver Connecting the Por
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 Por Disconnecting the Por Disconnecting the Portable/Conver
Disconnecting the Por Disconnecting the Por
1. When cycle has finished, turn off hot water.
2. Press red button on coupler to release water pressure.
3. Press down on collar to release coupler.
4. Empty remaining water from coupler and return it to compartment.
5. Unplug power cord and return it to compartment.
IMPORTANT: A sink spray hose can burst due to constant 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 spray
hose and to plug hole.
Electrical Connection for a Por Electrical Connection for a Portable/Conver Electrical Connection for a Por
Electrical Connection for a Por Electrical Connection for a Por
Dishwasher Dishwasher
Dishwasher Dishwasher 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.
T T T T T o Conver o Convert a Por o Conver o Conver
o Conver
Your portable dishwasher can be installed under the counter. A conversion kit
is required and is available at your Sears Service Center - Part No.
154400101.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the portable water supply hose for permanent
installation. It may burst. Complete instructions are in the conversion
kit.
table/Conver table/Conver
table/Convertible Dishwasher table/Conver
table/Conver table/Conver table/Convertible Dishwasher
table/Conver
t a Por t a Portable Model to a Built-in t a Por table Model to a Built-in table Model to a Built-in table Model to a Built-in
t a Por table Model to a Built-in
12
table/ table/
table/ table/
tible Dishwasher tible Dishwasher
tible Dishwasher tible Dishwasher
tible Dishwasher tible Dishwasher tible Dishwasher
tible Dishwasher
table/Convertible table/Conver table/Conver tible tible tible
table/Conver tible