Kenmore 15828 User Manual
Keomore
Ultra Wash
Dishwasher
MODELS 15821, 15825, 15828
SEAm
Use &Care
Guide
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Sears, Roebuck and Co=. Holfman Estaies. IL 60179 U SA
Ta^i© Contents
Dishwasher Safety
America's Cleanest Dishes
How the ULTRA WASH’’’'^ System works —....
Parts and Features .....................................—5
Quick Reference Guide......,.,...,..,..,.,,,....,,...... ..,,. 6-10
Before starting your dishwasher......
Starting your dishwasher lor everyday loads
Cycles
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Changing a cycle
Options ............................................................9
Signaliights.,,,
Delay Wash pad
Diagnostic display
Your Part In Cleaning Dishes
Using the detergent dispenser....
Using the rinse agent dispenser
Water temperature tips
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Loading Your Dishwasher
Preparing to load your dishwasher
Loading the top rack
Removing the top rack
Loading the bottom rack
Loading the silverware basket..................
Quiet operating tips
Tips for washing special stems.___
Caring for Your Dishwasher
Cleaning your dishwasher
Moving or winterizing your dishwasher
Energy saving tips
Changing door color panel
Solutions to Common Problems...........
Troubleshooting
Sears Repair Services
Warranty
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Thank you for selecting this KENMORE dishwasher. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free
operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide, Please take a few minutes to read this book. It contains
information that wtii help you get the best, safest, and most economical results from your dishwasher.
Also, please fill In the spaces below. You can find this information on the modei and serial number label
{see diagram on page 5). Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
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Model Number
Serial Number _
Purchase Date
Dishwasher Safety
Your safety and the safety of others Is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and
obey all safety messages
This is the safety alert symbol.
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All safety messages wlil identify the hazard, teli you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not foliowed.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kiii or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or
"WARNING,” These words mean:
You will be kilied or seriously Injured if you don’t
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follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
WARNING - When using the dishwasher,
foilow basic precautions, including the foliowing:
® Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.
® Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.
o Use only detergents or rinse agents recom
mended for use in a dishwasher and keep them
out of the reach of children.
>5 When 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
recom mendatio ns,
® Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
0 Do not operate the dishwasher unless ail enclo
sure panels are properly in place.
® Do not tamper with controls.
® Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish
racks of the dishwasher.
® To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow chiidren
to play in or on the dishwasher.
« Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot water system that has not been
used for two weeks or more, HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been
used for such a period, before using the dish
washer turn on all hot water faucets and let the
water flow from each for several minutes. This will
release any accumuiated hydrogen gas, As the
gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open
flame during this time.
9 Remove the door to the washing compartment
when removing an old dishwasher from service or
discarding it.
Jlmerica’s Cleanest Dishes
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The ULTRA WASH Soil Removal System uses a heavy duty grinder as a food disposer to grind large food
particles. All you need to do is remove bones, large chunks, or burned-on food. Any remaining food will be
ground up and disposed of by the ULTRA WASH System, You can put any dishwasher-safe iterri in the
dishwasher and expect sparkling clean results.
Washing
» Hot water fills the dishwasher to a level near the
bottom of the overfill protector,
0 Detergent is added at the correct times from the
detergent dispenser, and hot water Is pumped
through the ULTRA WASH pump.
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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,
® Water is pumped again through the ULTRA
WASH pump to remove soil particles from
the water.
Water and
particles are
separated by
Draining
® Soli in the ULTRA WASH Soil Removal System
is disposed down the drain with the wash water.,
o Final rinse water is heated, and a rinse agent is
added to prepare the dishes for drying,
o Fresh, hot water enters the dishwasher, sprays
on the dishes to rinse them, and rinse water is
pumped through the ULTRA WASH System to
remove any remaining soil,
a The rinse ends with the soil that is held in the
ULTRA WASH Soil Removal System being
disposed down the drain with rinse water.
*arts and Features
Use this section to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. To help you find
information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are inciuded-
Fold-down
tines
(p, 14)
Third level
wash
(pp, 13-14)
Top rack
(pp, 13-16)
Utensil
basket
(p, 14)
Lower
spray arm
Water inlet
opening
(in tub wail)
Rack bumper
Bottom rack
(pp. 15-16)
Heating
element
Top rack
adjuster
(P. 14)
Upper
spray arm
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fold-down
shelves
(P 14)
Spray tower
Model
and serial
number label
(on right side)
Silverware
basket
(P 17)
ULTRA WASH™
module
(p, 4)
Overfill
protector
Detergent
disperrser
(p. 11)
Rinse agent
dispenser
(p, 12)
Quick Reference Guide
Before startiiii f©ur dishwasher
Tip Over Hazard
Do not use dishwasher until completely
installed.
Do not push down on open door.
Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.
Electrically ground dishwasher.
Connect ground wire to green ground
connector in terminal box.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
Electrical Shock Hazard
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For a grounded, cord connected dishwasher:
The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event
of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will
reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a
path of least resistance for electric current. The
dishwasher is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
piug. The plug must be plugged into an appropri
ate outlet that is installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING- Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor can result in a
risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified
eiectrician or service representative if you are in
doubt whether the dishwasher is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with
the dishwasher; if it will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
For a permanently connected dishwasher:
The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment
grounding conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equipment
grounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher.
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Cycle time or
delay time display
Signal tights Cycle pads Option pads
NOTE: PF will show on the display the first time
your dishwasher Is connected to electricity or when
eiectricity returns after prolonged failure. To clear
the display, press the Cancel/Drain pad,
1. The ULTRA WASH™ Soil Removal System is
designed to remove food particles from the wash
and rinse water, You only need to remove large
chunks and bones.
2, Properly load the top rack, bottom rack, and
silverware 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 deteraent. See paae 11.
5. Check the rinse agent dispenser See page 12.
6. Push door firmly when closing and it will
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 additional cycle and option descriptions.)
Use Normal Wash to wash dishes now;
Press You will see
NORMAL
WASH '
(cycle time)
Use Quick Rinse now if you plan to wash dishes later:
Press You will see if’vTj
IF-
Then use Water Miser when you wash prerinsed dishes:
Press You will see
B
(cycle time)
(cycle time)
A V” shows what each cycle includes.
CYCLE TIME*
(MINUTES)
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WASH RINSE
MAIN
WASH RINSE/DRY
QUICK RINSE
Fino
Detergent
cups
For rinsing dishes that wiil be washed later.
CHINA LIGHT
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Ffin
Detergent
cup
A light wash and gentle dry for china and crystal, if you have not selected No Heat Dry, the heating element
cycles on and off during the drying part of the cycie.
® Water automatically heats to 135“F (57“C) in the final rinse (marked
WATER MISER
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Fill 1
Detergent
cup
For prerinsed and lightly soiled dishes Saves energy by using less hot water than Normal Wash cycle
a Select the Water Heat option to heat water to 135°F (57°C) in the main wash (marked
«Water automaticaiiy heats to 135“F (67“C) in the finai rinse (marked
NORMAL WASH
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For everyday heavily soiled dishes. (The Energy Guide label is based on this cycle.)
«Select the Water Heat option to heat water to ISS^F (57®C) in the main wash (marked ^)® Water automaticaiiy-heats to 135“F (57°c) in the final rinse {marked
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For cleaning dishes, and pots and pans with cooked-on or baked-on foods.
® Water automaticaiiy heats to 135“F (57°C) in the wash, main wash, and final rinse (marked
■ Cycle time includes dry time and may be longer depending on the temperature of water entering the dishwasher The cooler the
water, the longer the cycle time, if the water is already hot enough, the cycle times will be as shown,
t tr The electronic time display will pause while water is being heated
Fill 2
Detergerit
cups
Fill 2
Detergent
cups
Ctanging a e^cle
Cancel/Drain
To change a cycle:
o During the first two minutes of operation while
filling, simply select a new cycle,
OR
CAIREL
DRAIN
©pti@fis
« After the first two minutes, press Cancel/Drain,
wait two minutes, and select a new cycle.
(Remember to add detergent if the dishwasher
has already gone through the wash portion of
the cycle )
Automatic Preprogramming
Any option can be automatically preprogrammed
by pressing and holding the desired option pad.
The pad will beep when you first press it, then
beep a second time while you continue to press it.
Release the pad after the second beep, The option
will automatically be chosen whenever you select
a cycle with which the option normally works. To
turn off a preprogrammed option, press and
release the option pad, then press and hold the
option pad until the pad beeps a second time.
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.
Water Heat
Use this option when washing heavily soiled dishes
When you select Water Heat, the main
wash will delay until the water heats
WATER
HEAT
o The Pots Pans cycle automaitcaily uses Water Heat.
® Selecting the Water Heat option will not cause water
to be heated during Quick Rinse or China Ught cycles.
to 135®F (57”C). As water heats,
washing action will continue and the
Water Heat light will glow; however,
the electronic time display will pause,
Cancel/Drain
When this option is selected, the dishwasher will
stop and any water in it will drain.
Draining will take about two minutes.
When draining is complete, all signals
wiil turn off. You may then select a
new cycle, if you wish.
Sani Rinse
Sani Rinse is available in Pots Pans, Normal Wash,
and Water Miser cycles. When this
option is selected, water for the final
rincjo |c iri hiiih
SANI
RINSE
ture. The Water Heat light glows and washing
action continues while the water heats. The Sant
Complete light glows at the end of the cycle
indicating a high temperature, sanitary rinse
was completed
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temperature, sanitary rinse. The
cycle time will be extended until the
water reaches the proper ternpera-
NOTE: A flashing Sani Complete light indicates
that a high temperature, sanitary rinse was not
completed The Sani Complete light wiil flash at the
end of the cycle if the dishwasher door is opened,
power fails, or water heating is not completed
during the final rinse. You may need to turn your
water healer temperature up so water is at least
120°F {49‘’C) as it enters the dishwasher,
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