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Page 1: ..._Jltra Wash Dishwasher Use Care Guide Table of Contents 1 English section 3378922 _s R_ ck and Co Hogan E at_ I__179 USA MODELS MODELOS MODIbLES 15895 15891 ...

Page 2: ... will repair or replace free of charge the electronic module and power supply board if defective in materials or workmanship FULL WARRANTY FOR THE LIFE OF THE DISHWASHER ON ULTRA LIFE TUB MODELS AGAINST LEAKS IN THE TUB AND INNER DOOR PANEL For the life of the dishwasher if a leak should occur as a result of failure of the polypropylene tub or innerdoor panel due to cracking chipping or peeling Se...

Page 3: ... loading items to be washed 1 Locate sharp items so that they are not likely 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 recommen dations Do not touch the heating element during or immedi ately af...

Page 4: ...g 7 O Upper spray arm Utensil basket pg 8 _ Bottom rack pg 9 Lower spray arm Water inlet opening in tub wall Rack bumper Heating element NO FLIP clip s pg 8 _ Fold down tines pg 8 Extra capacity fold down shelf pg 8 _ ULTRAFLOW water feed tube _ Silverware basket pg 10 _ Model and serial number tabel on right side _ ULTRA WASH module pg 4 _ Overfill protector O Detergent dispenser pg 11 _ Rinse ag...

Page 5: ...r sprays a mixture of hot water and detergent through two spray arms against their soiled surfaces 7 Food soil in the dishwasher is held in an accumulating chamber so it does not recirculate into the dishwasher 8 Water is pumped again through the ULTRA WASH pump to remove soil particles from the water and hold them in the accumulating chamber I_1 9 Soil in the ULTRA WASH Soil Removal System is dis...

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

Page 7: ...ood and bones from your dishes 2 Properly load the dishwasher I_1 Make sure nothing prevents the spray arms from spinning freely I _ll See page 9 3 Add detergent and check the rinse agent dispenser Add rinse agent if needed See pages 11 and 12 4 Push door firmly closed The door latches automati cally Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until water is hot r Jl Turn off water See page ...

Page 8: ...s like eggs rice pasta spinach and cooked cereals 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 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 was...

Page 9: ...d down shelves Fold the extra shelves on the top rack down over short items cups juice gla_s cereal bowls etc to make space for extra items I _11 Fold down tines Fold the tines in the top rack_ll the way down to accommodate larger items IBI 1 5 qHIrk I i _ NO FLIP clip s Use the NO FLIP clip s _o hold small lightweight items in place during the cycle WI 8 ...

Page 10: ...and facing inward to the spray Overlap edges of plates for large loads Secure heavily soiled cookwara face down in the rack Load items so they do not block or cover the spray tower Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the upper or lower spray arm The spray arm must move freely i L o t i I Fold down divider A fold down divider at the back of the rack can be lowered to make ...

Page 11: ...mall basket 1 Hold the center basket with one hand and one of the small baskets with the other hand 2 Slide the small basket to release tabs from corresponding slots 3 Pull baskets apart Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting Spray cannot reach nested items IMPORTANT Always load sharp items knives skewers forks etc pointing down Quiet operating...

Page 12: ...sections for cycles with two washes Use only the covered section for cycles with one wash See the cycles chart for more details How much detergent to use The amount of detergent to use depends on the hard ness of your water and the type of detergent If you use too little dishes won t be clean If you use too much in soft water glassware will etch Find out your water s hardness by asking the water s...

Page 13: ...asher is designed to use a liquid rinse agent Do not use a solid or bar type rinse agent The rinse agent dispenser holds 6 ounces 175 mL Under normal conditions this lasts about 3 months You do not have to wait untilthe dispenser is empty before refilling but do not overfill it Water temperature tips Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing deter gent Hot water also dissolves grease on di...

Page 14: ...or everyday heavily soiled dishes The Energy Guide label is based on this cycle Selecting the Water Heat option ensures water is heated to 135 F 57 C in main wash for any soil WATER MISER WATER MISER Heavy Light 130OF 140 F 70t 54oc 60oc 140OF 60t 60 C level 6 5 24 6 4 3 16 3 detected D D Use Covered Section For prerinsed and lightly soiled dishes Saves energy by using less hot water than Normal W...

Page 15: ...ment cycles on and off during that ortion of the cycle QUICK WASH NO DRY QUICK WASH Heavy Light 140OF 28 60 C 140OF 24 60 C 6 5 24 6 4 3 16 3 D Use Covered Section This cycle is designed for lightly soiled dishes No drying options are available for this cycle QUICK RINSE NO DRY QUICK RINSE Heavy 18 4 3 16 3 Light 14 2 2 8 3 D No Detergent Needed For rinsing dishes that will be washed later t Cycle...

Page 16: ...rgy at certain times of day When you select Water Heat main wash pauses until water heats to 135 F 57 C As water heats washing action continues Electronic time display pauses until water reaches proper temperature Water in final rinse is heated to 150 F 66 C When cycle and Sani Rinse option are com pleted Sani Complete status indicator glows If Sani Rinse is not fully completed power failure door ...

Page 17: ... will flash and turn off If you try to set cycles or options when controls are locked Control Lock status indicator will flash so you know cycles or options cannot be selected until controls are unlocked Caring for Your Dishwasher Your new dishwasher is designed to give you many years of dependable service There are a few things you can do to maintain your dishwasher properly This section tells yo...

Page 18: ...in water into pan 6 Reconnect both water inlet and water outlet to the water supply valve 7 Empty the pan and reposition it under the water pump 8 Remove the clamp and disconnect the drain hose from the water pump drain water into pan 9 Reconnect drain hose to the water pump being sure to position the clamp over the connection 10 Replace the lower access panel Reconnecting your dishwasher 1 Remove...

Page 19: ...will discolor Glass Yes Milk glass will yellow with repeated dishwasher washing Hollow Handle Knives No Handles of some knives are attached to the blade with adhesives which may loosen if washed in the dishwasher Pewter No High water temperatures and detergent may discolor or pit finish Disposable Plastics No Cannot withstand high water temperatures and detergents Plastics Yes Always check manufac...

Page 20: ...to complete in covered section Detergent has lumps Replace with dry lump free detergent of dispenser Bottom rack in backwards Refer to the Parts and Features section page 3 and reinstall rack if necessary White residue Too much detergent Refer to the Using the detergent dispenser section appears on front was used page 11 of access panel Brand of detergent Try a different brand to reduce foaming an...

Page 21: ...ned water alkaline washing solutions insufficient rinsing overloading the dish washer and heat of drying Conditioning the final rinse water with a liquid rinse agent helps eliminate spotting and filming Keep the dispenser full with a rinse agent at all times Use the Water Heat option If needed turn home water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is 120 F 49 C minimum Refer to the Water te...

Page 22: ...es placed in the dishwasher Stains may gradually fade over time Regular use of heated drying may cause stains to fade slower Stains will not affect dishwasher performance Regular use of Quick Rinse cycle or No Heat Dry option will reduce the likelihood of staining Dishes do not dry completely Dishes are not dry Dishes do not drain properly Plastics Rinse agent dispenser is empty No Heat Dry option...

Page 23: ...igned manufactured and tested for years of dependable operation Yet any modern appliance may require service from time to time The Sears Maintenance Agreement Is your way to buy tomorrow s service at today s prices Eliminates repair bills resulting from normaluse Allows for as many servicecalls as required Providesfor service by professionalSears Trained Technicians Even if you don t need repairs ...

Page 24: ... hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 Forinformationonpurchasinga Sears Maintenance Agreementorto inquire aboutan existingAgreement Call 9 am 5 pro Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 A The model number of your product is located on the serial plate beneath the top handle When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information Product Type Part Number Model Number Part De...

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