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Page 1: ...Ken ore MODELS 15821 15825 15828 3373964 Rev A S_ars Roebuck _nd Co Hotfman Estates IL 50179 U S_ ...

Page 2: ...17 Tips for washing special items 18 Caring for Your Dishwasher Cleaning your dishwasher 19 Moving or winterizing your dishwasher 19 Energy saving tips 20 Changing door color panel 20 Solutions to Common Problems 23 Troubleshooting 28 Sears Repair Services 27 Warranty 28 Thank you for selecting this KENMORE dishwasher To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble free operation we developed ...

Page 3: ...g items to be washed o 1 Locate sharp items so that they are not keiy to damage the door seal and 2 Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut type injuries Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent For plastic items not so marked check the manufacturer s recommendations Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use o...

Page 4: ...e correct times from the detergent dispenser and hot water is pumped through the ULTRA WASH pump o Food particles are removed from dishes pots and pans tableware and cutlery as the dish washer sprays a mixture of hot water and detergent through two spray arms against their soiled surfaces o Water is pumped again through the ULTRA WASH pump to remove soil particles from the water o Soil in the ULTR...

Page 5: ...d Fold down Top rack tines p 14 p 14 Third level Upper wash F_ spray arm pp 13 14 D Extra capacity Top rack 7 1 fold down pp_ 13_15 I shelves p t4 Utensil basket tower Model Lower and serial spray arm number label on right side Water inlet opening in tub walt Rack bumper ULTRA WASH TM Bottom rack module pp 15 16 p 4 Heating Overfill element protector Detergent dispenser p 11 Rinse agent dispenser ...

Page 6: ...pment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropri ate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances WARNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the dishwasher is properly...

Page 7: ...verware basket See pages 13 17 3_ Spin both spray arms with both racks pushed back into place to make sure nothing prevents arms from turning freely 4 Add detergent See page 11 5 Check the rinse agent dispenser See page 12 6 Push door firmly when closing and it wilt automatically latch 7 Run hot water at the sink nearest to the dish washer until water is hot Turn off water See pages 8 9 for additi...

Page 8: ...sh marked t oWater automatically heats to 135 F 57 C in the final rinse marked t_ NORMAL WASH Ni N v t Jtt j 70 For everyday heavily soiled dishes The Energy Guide label is based on this cycle oSelect the Water Heat option to heat water to 135 F 57 C in the main wash marked t Water automatically heats to 135 F 57 C in the final rinse marked it Fill 2 _ Detergent cups t_ 4 v _ it _ 86 For cleaning ...

Page 9: ...hina Ught cycle No Heat Dry Use this option to dry dishes in room temperature air and save energy When you select No Heat Dry drying will take longer than heat drying and water spotting can occur It is important to use rinse agent when selecting this option Use this option when you do not plan to unload the dishwasher for several hours Cancel Drain When this option is selected the dishwasher will ...

Page 10: ...elay time will increase in one hour settings The longest delay setting is 9 hours Hours of delay 3 Press pads for desired cycle and options i Ul ii ll In addition to showing remaining delay or cycle time the digital display will show a code indicating the dishwasher s condition PF will appear in the display the first time the dishwasher is connected to the elec trical supply after inetallation_ Th...

Page 11: ... If you use too little dishes won t be clean If you use too much in soft water glassware wilt etch o Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorus for softening water f you have hard water and use a detergent with a phosphorous content of less than 8 7 you may need to use more detergent or use a detergent with a phosphorous content higher than 8_7 o Find out your wa...

Page 12: ...ny spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth 5 Replace fill indicator cap Keep it closed tightly NOTE You do not have to wait until the dispenser is empty before refilling but do not overfill it Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse agent You do not need to use a solid or bar type rinse agent X _ Do not fill past _ __ _ _ smailes openlng Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing de...

Page 13: ...eals may be hard to remove if they are left to dry over a period of time Run a Quick Rinse cycle to keep dishes moist if you do not plan to wash them soon Load dishes so soiled surfaces face the rotating spray arms o Load dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping if possible_ It is important for the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces for best washing For best drying water must be able to...

Page 14: ...op or bottom rack r The top rack does not have to be level _Turn knob clockwise to raise one side of the rack Turn knob counter clockwise to lower one side of the rack Extra capacity fold down shelves Fold down the extra shelves on the right side of the top rack over short items cups juice glasses cereal bowls etc to hold extra items Adjust rack height if necessary see Adjustable top rack left Ute...

Page 15: ...e guide wheels of rack into the guide rails Push top rack into dishwasher 30 Slide end caps into the holes in guide rails You will hear the end cap snap into place I i li i I L Items with cooked on or dried on food should be loaded in the bottom rack with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray NOTE The top rack can be removed if more space is needed for tall items in the bottom rack See Removi...

Page 16: ... other items do not stop rotation of the iower spray arm_ The spray arm must move freely o When the bottom rack is removed replace with bumpers in front Mixed load Spray tower FoUd down divider A fold down divider at the back of the rack can be Iowered to make room for deep bowls roasters etc 16 ...

Page 17: ...ction cover Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointng up and some down to avoid nesting Spray cannot reach nested items iMPORTANT Always load sharp items knives skewers forks etc poinfng down To avoid thumping and clattering noises during operation Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the racks o Make sure pot lids and handles pizza pans cookie sheets etc do not touch in...

Page 18: ...s Milk glass will yellow with repeated dishwasher washing Hollow Handle No Handles of some knives are attached to the blade Knives with adhesives which may loosen if washed in the dishwasher Pewter No High water temperatures and detergent may discolor or pit finish_ Disposable No Cannot withstand high water temperatures and Plastics detergents Plastics Yes Always check manufacturer s recommendatio...

Page 19: ...oves Do not use any type of cleanser other than dishwasher detergent because it may cause foaming or sudsing NOTE Some tomato based foods might permanently stain the inner tub and door liner It is recommended that you prerinse concentrated amounts of soil from the dishes before loading Moving or winterizing your dishwasher Protect your dishwasher and home against water damage due to freezing water...

Page 20: ...ter as a fully loaded machine Use the Water Miser cycle if dishes are prerinsed The cycle uses Jess hot water and energy than the Normal Wash cycle o Use the No Heat Dry option when you don t need a rapid drying cycle Allow longer drying times overnight Use a rinse agent to improve drying Use the Water Heat option only when needed When this option is off the dishwasher will not pause to heat water...

Page 21: ... panel Remove color panel s _ Do not remove spacer 4 Bow color panel and insert other side into door frame 5 Push in on color panel s near the top and slide panel s and spacer up inside bottom of control panel Let color panel s rest on channel at bottom of doors panel Channel 6 Snap one end of retainer into channel as shown Channel Push inward while sliding thumb along full length of retainer Colo...

Page 22: ...cess panel into access panel frame 2 Carefully slide access oanel upward and remove Do not remove spacer 4 Make sure access panel has slid into groove along bottom of access panel frame 5 Line up edges of top trim with sides of access panel frame Tilt back of trim down and slide into placer Snap front of trim down to cover top edge of access panel 22 ...

Page 23: ...an dispenser when caked detergent is present Remove labels before washing bottles and cans or wash by hand See page 18 Low water pressure caused by insufficient fill Slowdown of wash arm due to high suds Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 pounds per square inch psi for proper dishwasher fill A booster pump on the water supply may be neces sary if pressure is too low Never use soap or laundry ...

Page 24: ...e plastics due to material may need to be towel dried Rinse agent dispenser is empty Fit rinse agent dispenser See page 12 A water chemical reaction with certain types of glassware Usually caused by some combination of soft or softened water alkaline washing solutions insufficient rinsing overqoading the dishwasher and heat of drying It may not be possible to prevent problem except by hand washing...

Page 25: ...eason cookware after dishwasher washing cookware with dishwasher detergents non stick finish Odor in the Dishes only washed Run a Quick Rinse cycle at least once or twice a day dishwasher every 2 3 days until a full load is accumulated Chipping Improper loading Load dishes and glasses so that they are stable and of dishes do not strike together from washing action Moving racks in and out slowly wi...

Page 26: ... o the final rinse will automatically delay until the water temperature reaches 135 F 57 C Dishwasher ls overfill protector stuck in up position Overfill protector should move up and will not fill down freely Press down to release Water remains Wait for the cycle to finish A small amount of water remaining is normal in dishwasher Clqeck the drain air gap accessory if installed to see if it is clog...

Page 27: ...epair service Call24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 473 7247 Forthe location of a Sears Repair Service Center in yourarea Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week Forinformationon purchasinga Sears Maintenance Agreementorto inquire aboutan existingAgreement Call9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday America s Repair Specialists 27 ...

Page 28: ...EPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 We Service What We Sell is our assurance you can depend on Sears for service Your dishwasher has added value when you consi...

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