Kenmore 36315165790, 36315161790 Owner’s Manual

Owner's

Manual

Model Nos.

15161
15165

Model and Serial
Number Plate

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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 ofYour 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 inmaterial 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 effectivefor 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 agentsin a
cool dry place out of children's reach.

• Do not tamperwithcontrols.

• Do not operatedishwasherunlessall
enclosurepanelsare properlyin place.

• Always disconnectelectricalpowerto
dishwasherbeforeattempting to service

it.We recommendhavinga qualified

technicianserviceyourappliance.

• Remember, usedishwasherfor its

intendedpurposeonly.

• Do not washplasticitemsunlessmarked
"DishwasherSafe"orequivalent.If

unmarked,checkmanufacturer's
recommendations.

• This dishwasher must be properly
installed inaccorda_nce with the Instal-

lation Instructions before it is used.

r OUNDING

• To avoid risk of electrical shock,

the dishwashermustbe electrically

grounde_dbeforeitisoperated.

• IfyoudidnotreceiveInstallation

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 likelyto damage door seal.

• Do not sit or stand on or abuse

dishwasher door or dishracks.

• Do not allow children tO play in oron

dishwasher.

• Whendiscardingolddishwasher,
be sure toremovedoorto prevent

accidentalentrapment.

• Do not installthe dishwasheron
carpetedfloor.

INSTRUCTIONS

." ,nnect to a properly rated,protected

and sizedpower-supply circuitto avoid

electricaloverload.

• Thisappliance mustbe connectedto
a grounded metal, permanent wiring

system;or anequipment-grounding
conductormustbe runwiththecircuit

conductorsand connectedtothe
equipment-groundingterminalor lead

oftheappliance.

A WARNING:

The improper connectionofthe
equipment-groundingconductorcan

resultin a riskofelectricshock.Check
witha qualifiedelectricianor service

representativeif youare indoubtwhether
theappliance is properlygrounded.

A WARNING:

Undercertainconditions,hydrogengas
maybuildupina hotwater systemthat_

hasnotbeen usedfor twoweeksor more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To

preventinjuryor damage,before using
dishwasher,turnonall hotwaterfaucets

andallowwaterto run for several
minutes.Thiswill allowgasesto escape.

As the gasisflammable,do not smokeor

useanopenflame or appliancenear

faucets whiletheyare open.

NOTE: Do notstoreor use combustible

materials,gasolineorotherflammable

vaporsand liquidsinthe vicinityofthis

orany otherappliance.

SAVE THESE

3INSTRUCTIONS

Appearanceswillvaryaccordingtothe modelnumber

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Upper rack

Lowersprayarm
Heating unit

Right Side View

Door latch

Controlpanel

Wash tower

Lowerrack

Inner Door

Doorpanel

Bottompanel

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Rinseagent
dispenser

Detergentii
dispensers

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Front View

: 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 wherewater isvery hard (12

grains or more), it may be necessaryto

installa watersoftener to assureproper
performancefrom yourdishwasher.If you

do not knowthe hardnessof yourwater
supply,contactyourlocalwater

•departmentor bringa 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 utensilsshould be
handwashed.

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

be handwashed.

Crystal: Load carefullyin 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.