We bought a Kenmore dishwasher at a local Sears outlet store, but it didn't
include any parts for installation, nor any manuals for installation. We
were sent a "Dishwasher Use & Care Guide"...

Is it a big deal that we didn't have any parts included? What would have
been missing? Are they of any expense? Do I need an installation manual?

"Howie" wrote in message
...
We bought a Kenmore dishwasher at a local Sears outlet store, but it
didn't
include any parts for installation, nor any manuals for installation. We
were sent a "Dishwasher Use & Care Guide"...

Is it a big deal that we didn't have any parts included? What would have
been missing? Are they of any expense? Do I need an installation manual?

If it's a builtin, the only thing that comes with it is the new drain hose.
No a/c cord or plumbing fittings. It it was a portable, there would have
been an adapter for your sink faucet. If builtin, it goes back in the hole
the same as the old came out and uses the old a/c cord. You might have to
purchase an adapter to fit the old water line to the new inlet valve if it
is different, but like I said that wouldn't have come with the new one,
anyway.

It's a new install (we don't presently have a dishwasher at all). I was
reading that you can use an automotive cooling hose for a drain line...


"Tom" wrote in message
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"Howie" wrote in message
...
We bought a Kenmore dishwasher at a local Sears outlet store, but it
didn't
include any parts for installation, nor any manuals for installation.
We
were sent a "Dishwasher Use & Care Guide"...

Is it a big deal that we didn't have any parts included? What would
have
been missing? Are they of any expense? Do I need an installation
manual?

If it's a builtin, the only thing that comes with it is the new drain
hose.
No a/c cord or plumbing fittings. It it was a portable, there would have
been an adapter for your sink faucet. If builtin, it goes back in the
hole
the same as the old came out and uses the old a/c cord. You might have
to
purchase an adapter to fit the old water line to the new inlet valve if
it
is different, but like I said that wouldn't have come with the new one,
anyway.

oh yeah, and it is a built-in model...

"Howie" wrote in message
...
It's a new install (we don't presently have a dishwasher at all). I was
reading that you can use an automotive cooling hose for a drain line...


"Tom" wrote in message
news:60gAd.9140$hc7.3501@trnddc06...

"Howie" wrote in message
...
We bought a Kenmore dishwasher at a local Sears outlet store, but it
didn't
include any parts for installation, nor any manuals for installation.
We
were sent a "Dishwasher Use & Care Guide"...

Is it a big deal that we didn't have any parts included? What would
have
been missing? Are they of any expense? Do I need an installation
manual?

If it's a builtin, the only thing that comes with it is the new drain
hose.
No a/c cord or plumbing fittings. It it was a portable, there would
have
been an adapter for your sink faucet. If builtin, it goes back in the
hole
the same as the old came out and uses the old a/c cord. You might have
to
purchase an adapter to fit the old water line to the new inlet valve if
it
is different, but like I said that wouldn't have come with the new one,
anyway.

"Howie" wrote in message
...
It's a new install (we don't presently have a dishwasher at all). I was
reading that you can use an automotive cooling hose for a drain line...

Sears ( at least at the Sears Hardware, I work at) sells a dishwasher
installation kit and drain hoses. You'll probably need a new quarter stop
valve for under the sink and either electrical hardwired in from the circuit
box or a cord if you have an outlet under the sink. If you have a disposal,
be sure to knock out the drain plug in it when you hook up the drain hose
(easily forgotten). I would bet that the store you bought it at would be
willing to at least make a copy of the installation instructions from
another unit on the floor. I've done that many times at no cost to the
customer. Beats ordering one from parts for $10.

Install stuff and hoses, etc are extra on any dishwasher. I had to
call Sears parts and get my owners manual and service manual (which did
have installation instructions).

Tell the salesman you need the installation manual and when you get it you
will find what parts are missing and then ask for that. If he refuses bring
it back.


"Howie" wrote in message
...
We bought a Kenmore dishwasher at a local Sears outlet store, but it
didn't
include any parts for installation, nor any manuals for installation. We
were sent a "Dishwasher Use & Care Guide"...

Is it a big deal that we didn't have any parts included? What would have
been missing? Are they of any expense? Do I need an installation manual?