Kenmore 15161, 15165 Owner's Manual

Owner's

Manual

Model Nos.

15161
15165

Model and Serial
Number Plate

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'ienmore

AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER

CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Operating Instructions

before first use of this product.

Sears, Roebuck Bnd Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 UoSJ,.

165D359_P065

SR5564

3_ CG

Pri_t_ in U,S,A.

Warranty ................... Below

Important Safety Instructions ....... 3

Important Parts of Your Dishwasher . .4

What Your Dishwasher Needs ....... 5

Special Tips .................... 6

Operating Instructions ........... 7-9

Detergent Dispenser ............. 10

Detergent Usage Guide .......... 10

Rinse Agent Dispenser ...' ....... :.

Proper Loading .............. 11, ,.-'

User Maintenance Instructions ..... 13

Care and Cleaning .............. 13

Air Gap ....................... 13

Color Panels ................... 14

Problems and Solutions ....... 15-18

Sears Service .................. 20

Full One-Year Warranty on
Dishwasher

For one year from the first day of use
in your home, Sears will repair, free of

charge, defects in material or workmanship
which appear in this dishwasher.

Full Ten-Year Warranty Against
Leaks in the Tub and Inner Door
Panel

For ten years from tl_e first day of use in
your home, if a leak should occur as a

result of failure of .the tub or inner door

panel due to cracking, chipping, or peeling,
Sears will replace, free of charge, the tub

or inner door panel.
If the dishwasher is subjected to other,than

private family use. the above warranty
coverage is effective for only 90 days.

Warranty service is available by
contacting the nearest Sears Service
Center/Department 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.

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The model number of your automatic

dishwasher is found on the serial plate

fastened to the tub wall just inside the

dishwasher door.
All repair parts are available for immediate

purchase or special order when you visit

your nearest Seam Service Center, or the
Service Department at most Sears
Stores. To request service or order parts
by phone, call the toll free numbers listed
on the back cover.

When requesting service or ordering F .,
always provide the following information:

• Product Type

• Part Number

• Model Number

• Part Description

Sears, Roebuck and Co.,
Dept. 817WA,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

WARNING:

Please follow these basic precautions, including the following:

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Read all instructions before using your
dishwasher.

• Only use detergents and rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher.

• Store detergents and rinse agentsina
cool dry place out of children's reach.

• Do not tamperwithcontrols.

• Do not operatedishwasherunlessall
enclosurepanelsare properlyin place.

• Always disconnectelectricalpowerto
dishwasherbeforeattempting to service

it.We recommendhavingaqualified

technicianserviceyourappliance.

• Remember, usedishwasherfor its

intendedpurposeonly.

• Do not wash plasticitemsunlessmarked
"DishwasherSafe"or equivalent.If
unmarked,checkmanufacturer's
recommendations.

• This dishwasher must be properly
installed in accorda_nce with the Instal-

lation Instructions before it is used.

r OUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

." ,nnect to a properly rated, protected

and sized power-supply circuitto avoid

electricaloverload.

• This appliance mustbe connectedto
a grounded metal, permanentwiring
system;or an equipment-grounding
conductormustbe run withthecircuit
conductorsand connectedto the

equipment-groundingterminalorlead
oftheappliance.

A WARNING:

The improper connectionofthe
equipment-groundingconductorcan
resultin a riskofelectricshock.Check
withaqualifiedelectricianor service
representativeif youare indoubtwhether
theappliance is properlygrounded.

• To avoid risk of electrical shock,

the dishwashermustbe electrically

grounde_dbeforeitisoperated.

• If you didnotreceiveInstallation

Instructionswithyourdishwasher,you
canget a copybycontactingyourSears

ServiceCenter.

• Do not touch heating unit during

or immediately after use. Allow time to
cool.

• Load sharp or pointed tableware with
handles up (points down) to avoid injury

when reaching into dishwasher.

• Load sharp items and knives so they
aren't likely to damage door seal.

• Do not sit or stand on or abuse

dishwasher door or dishracks.

• Do not allow children tO play in or on

dishwasher.

• When discardingolddishwasher,
be sure to removedoorto prevent

accidentalentrapment.

• Do not installthe dishwasheron
carpetedfloor.

A WARNING:

Undercertainconditions,hydrogengas
maybuildup ina hotwatersystemthat_
hasnotbeenusedfor twoweeksor more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To
preventinjuryor damage,beforeusing
dishwasher,turnonallhotwaterfaucets
andallowwaterto run for several
minutes.Thiswill allowgasesto escape.

As thegasisflammable,do not smokeor

usean open flame or appliancenear

faucets whiletheyare open.

NOTE: Do notstoreoruse combustible

materials,gasolineorotherflammable

vaporsand liquidsinthe vicinityofthis

orany otherappliance.

SAVE THESE

3INSTRUCTIONS

Appearanceswillvaryaccordingtothe modelnumber

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Upper rack

Lowersprayarm
Heating unit

Wash tower

Lowerrack

Right Side View

Door latch

Controlpanel

Doorpanel

Bottompanel

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Front View

Inner Door

Rinseagent
dispenser

Detergentii
dispensers

: Water
lo get dishes clean and dry you need hot

water. To help you get water of the proper

temperature, your dishwasher

automatically heats the water in the wash
cycle. Higher water temperature is needed
to dissolve grease and activate powder
detergents. For good washing and drying,
the entering water must be at least 120°F.
To prevent dish damage, inlet water

should not exceed 150°F.
Check your water temperature with a

candy or meat thermometer.
Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the

dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a
glass and let the water run continuously

into the glass until the temperature stops
rising.

Do not operate the dishwasher during or
right after other heavy use of hot water,
such as for laundry or bathing.

Water Pressure

Water supply pressure must be between

15 and 120 pounds per square inch.To
determine if you have enough pressure,
p'" a 1 quart container under a fully

ed hot water faucet nearest the
eJ_nwasher. If the container fills in less
:" 9 seconds, water pressure is within

.cceptable range. Be sure all other

faucets are turned off during this test.

Water ConditiOns

Inareas wherewaterisveryhard (12

grains or more), itmay be necessaryto

installa water softener to assureproper
performancefrom yourdishwasher.If you
do not knowthe hardnessofyourwater
supply,contactyourlocalwater

•departmentorbringa sampleintoyour

Sears storefor testing.

Detergents "

Only use detergents labeled for use in
automatic dishwashers. NEVER use

laundry de'_ergents, liquid soaps or other
household cleaners in your dishwasher.
Some detergents will be more effective
with your water conditions than others.
Store detergent in a cool, dry place.

Rinse Agents

Rinse agents make water flow off dishes

quicker than usual. This lessens water
spotting and makes drying faster, too.

Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid

form. Your dishwasher's dispenser uses •
the liquid form..

Mostutensils and dishware can be safely

washed in your dishwasher. However,

some materials may require special
handling.

Aluminum: Some darkening may take
place. Colored aluminum may fade. Do
not place aluminum items directly infront
of detergent dispensers where contact
with undissolved detergent could cause
pitting, spotting or discoloration.

Cast Iron: Cast iron utensils should be
handwashed.

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China: Antique, hand-painted china and
those with gold or platinum rings should

be handwashed.

Crystal: Loadcarefullyin upper rack
only.Topreventchipping,itemsshould
nottouch.Handwashdelicateitems.
SelectHOT DRYOFF optiontffair-dry
crystalitems.

Flatware: Sterling,silverplateand
stainlesssteelare normallydishwasher
safe. Flatwarewith,darkdecorative

shadingand/ornon-metallichandles
shouldbe handwashed.

Pewter: Pewter orpewter-likematerials

should be handwashed.

Plastic: Plastic items should be placed in

upper rack only. Wash only those items
marked "Dishwasher Safe."

Wood: Wood items should be
handwashed.

Glass: Milk glass should be handwashed.
Non-Stick Coatings: After washing, wipe

the non-stick coating area with vegetable
oil to keep it from losing its non-stick
quality.

Non-Dishware Items- DO NOT wash

items such as electronic air cleaner filters,

furnace filters and paint brushes in your

dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher and
discoloration or staining of dishwasher

may result.