Kenmore 36315479000, 36315472000, 36315171000 Owner’s Manual

Automatic Dishwasher

Use & Care Guide

Lavadora de Platos Autom&tica

Gui"a para el Uso y Cuidado

Models, Modelos 15472, 15479

165D3592P076

(SR5575) 060 JR

Printed in U.S.A.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

wvnv.sears,com

Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions ...... 3

Grounding instructions .......... 3

Care and Maintenance

What Your Dishwasher Needs ..... 5

Special Tips on Dishwasher Use ...6

User Maintenance Instructions ...!3

Operation

Parts of Your Dishwasher ........ 4

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

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

Rinse Agent Dispenser ......... 10

Proper Loading .............. 11, 12

Troubleshooting

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

Customer Service

Model/Serial Number Location ..... 2

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

Warranty .................... 20

For your convenience and future

reference, please write down your

model and serial numbers in the space

provided. The model number of your

automatic dishwasher is found on the

serial plate fastened to the tub wall just

inside the dishwasher door.

MODEL NUMBER:

SERIAL NUMBER:

Read all instructions before using your

dishwasher.

= Only use detergents and rinse agents

recommended for use in a dishwasher.

° Store detergents and rinse agents in a

cool dry place out of children's reach.

o Do not tamper with controls°

o Do not operate dishwasher unless all

enclosure panels are properly in place.

° Always disconnect electrical power to

dishwasher before attempting to service

it. We recommend having a qualified

technician service your appliance.

° Remember, use dishwasher for its

intended purpose only.

• Do not wash plastic items unless marked

"Dishwasher Safe" or equivalent. If

unmarked, check manufacturer's

recommendations.

• This dishwasher must be properly

installed in accordance with the

Installation Instructions before it is

used.

Grounding instructions

o Connect to a properly rated, protected

and sized power-supply circuit to avoid

electrical overload.

° This appliance 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

of the appliance.

WARNING

The 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 appliance is properly grounded°

° To avoid risk of electrical shock,

the dishwasher must be electrically

grounded before it is operated.

o If you did not receive Installation

Instructions with your dishwasher, you

can get a copy by contacting your Sears

Service Center.

= Do not touch heating element 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 discarding old dishwasher,

be sure to remove door to prevent

accidental entrapment.

° Do not install the dishwasher on

carpeted floor.

A WARNING

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas

may build up in a hot water system that

has not been used for two weeks or

more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

To prevent injury or damage, before using

dishwasher, turn on all hot water faucets

and allow water to run for several

minutes. This wilt allow gases to escape.

As the gas is flammable, do not smoke

or use an open flame or appliance near

faucets while they are open.

NOTE: Do not store or use combustible

materials, gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this

or any other appliance_

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INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Appearance will vary according to the model number.

Upper rack

Lower spray arm

Heating unit

Upper

spray arm

-- Wash tower

Lower rack

Right Side View

Door batch

Control panel ------

Door panel -,

Bottom panel

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Inner Door

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Rinse agent Detergent

dispenser dispensers

Front View

Hot Water

To 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 t20°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,

put a 1 quart container under a fully

opened hot water faucet nearest the

dishwasher. If the container fills in less

than 9 seconds, water pressure is within

an acceptable range. Be sure all other

faucets are turned off during this test.

Water Conditions

In areas where water is very hard

(t2 grains or more), it may be necessary

to install a water softener to assure

proper performance from your dishwasher°

If you do not know the hardness of your

water supply, contact your local water

department or bring a sample into your

Sears store for testing.

Detergents

Only use detergents labeled for use in

automatic dishwashers. NEVER use

laundry detergents, 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.

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Most utensils 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 in front

of detergent dispensers where contact

with undissolved detergent could cause

pitting, spotting or discoloration,

Cast Iron: Cast iron utensils should be

handwashed,

China: Antique, hand-painted china and

those with gold or platinum rings should

be handwashed_

Crystal: Load carefully in upper rack

only. To prevent chipping, items should

not touch. Handwash delicate items_

Select NO HEAT DRY option to air-dry

crystal items.

Flatware: Sterling, silverplate and

stainless steel are normally dishwasher

safe. Flatware with dark decorative

shading and/or non-metallic handles

should be handwashed.

Pewter: Pewter or pewter-like materials

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 handwashedo

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.

Starting your Dishwasher

• Load the dishwasher (see pages 11 o

and 12).

• Add detergent (see page t0).

• Close the door but do not latch it.

° If dishwasher drains into a food waste o

disposer, operate disposer until it is

empty.

° Turn on hot water faucet nearest

dishwasher and let it run until the

water is hot.

o Push selector buttons for desired cycles

and options.

For all cycles but LIGHT WASH,

HEATED PRESOAK and RINSE &

HOLD, slowly turn the Dial to START.

Then latch the door to start the

dishwasher_

If you plan to use the LIGHT WASH

or RINSE & HOLD cycle, push the

NORMAL WASH button and turn the

Dial to the desired cycle. Then latch

the door to start the dishwasher°

If you plan to use HEATED PRESOAK,

slowly turn the Dial to HEATED

PRESOAK. Then latch the door to start

the dishwasher.

Slowly turn the Dial to START for the

NORMAL WASH cycle. Then latch the

door to start the dishwasher.

Select the Cycle

POTS PANS

For heavily soiled dishes and pots and pans,

Cycle Time: Approx. 95 minutes

Water Usage: Approxo 9_5 gallons

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NORMAL WASH

For normally soiled dishes.

Cycle Time: Approx. 95 minutes

Water Usage: Approx. 8,,0 gatlons

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LIGHT WASH

For prerinsed or lightly soiled dishes and

dishes that have been stored.

Cycle Time: Approx., 83 minutes

Water Usage: Approxo 66 gallons

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WATER MISER

For tableware that is lightly soiled with fresh

soils and is prerinsed,

Cycle Time: Approx. 95 minutes

Water Usage: Approx. 5.4 gallons

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RINSE & HOLD

For rinsing dishes that will be washed later. DO NOT

use detergent. Select NO HEAT DRY option.

Cycle Time: Approx_ 12 minutes

Water Usage: Approx. 3.9 gallons

HEATED PRESOAK

For low inlet water temperature. This cycle adds heated

rinsing time prior to the chosen cycle. It can be used with

NORMAL or POTS PANS.

Cycle Time: adds approx. 30 minutes to chosen cycle

Water Usage: adds approx, t,5 gallons to chosen cycle

_ Begin Selected Cycle

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Select Options

NO HEAT DRY Option

Turns heater off for entire drying period.

To shorten drying time, open dishwasher

door slightly.

WATER HEAT Option

Provides extra heat for best performance,

It is used best with heavily-soiled dishes.

RESET OPTIONS Button

Cancels selected WATER HEAT and

NO HEAT DRY options° Main wash time

will not be extended, and dishes will dry

in heated air.

How to Add a Dish During

a Cycle

oAdd dishes any time during RINSE

& HOLD cycle.

=With other wash cycles, you can

add dishes at any time BEFORE

the detergent cup has opened.

Here's how to add a forgotten dish:

1. Push door latch to the left. Washing

will stop.

2. Wait a few seconds until the water

calms° Then open the door.

3. Add dishes you've forgotten.

Normal Sights and Sounds

• You'll see water vapor coming through

the vents by the door latch during drying

and when water is being pumped out.

• You'll hear occasional sounds while your

dishwasher is running:

° Hard food disposer shredding action_

= Drain valve opening to pump water out.

• Timer control as cycle progresses.

o Detergent cup opening.

° Pump motor starting°

° The motor stops during drying_

Energy & Water Saving Tips

• Wash full loads.

• Use your dishwasher during off-peak hours.

o Use the LIGHT WASH cycle whenever

possible.

° Select NO HEAT DRY option when you

don't need dry dishes in a hurry.

• Don't prerinse normally soiled dishes_

• Load correctly to ensure good washing

action.

Preparing Dishes for Washing

° Prerinsing of normal food soil is

not necessary.

= Scrape off bones, seeds, skins,

toothpicks, and other hard soils.

° Remove hard shelled vegetables,

meat trimmings, leafy vegetables, and

excessive amounts of oil or grease.

° Remove foods with high acid content--

they can discolor stainless steel

° Remove large quantities of any food.

° When using the POTS PANS cycle,

less preparation is required. This cycle

can wash heavily-soiled dishes and

remove dried-on and baked-on soils

from pots, pans, and casseroles.

However, items with burned-on soils

may not come clean.

You'll find two detergent dispensers on

the inside door of your dishwasher.

Open cup

Always close the main cup tightly° When it

is firmly latched you wilt hear a clicking

sound. It is not necessary to overtighten.

Grasp handle, rotate

and close tightly

cup

Do not add detergent until you are ready

to start the cycle. Use fresh detergent.

The dispenser will automatically release

detergent at the correct times during the

cycle.

Close the main cup.

NOTE: To open the detergent dispenser

after it has been closed, unlatch the door

and rotate the Dial a full turn to the OFF

position. When the closed cup contains

soap it is best that the door be in a partially

open position before rotating the DialoThis

will help reduce the amount of detergent

and rinse aid agent spillage into the tub°

Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)

Moderately

Cycles Soft Water Hard Water Hard Water Very Hard Water

(0 to 3 grains) (4 to 8 grains) (9 to 12 grains) (over 12 grains)

Light Wash Main Cup Main Cup Main Cup Water Softener

Water Miser 1 tablespoon Half Full Completely Full Recommended

Pots Pans Each Cup Each Cup Each Cup Water Softener

Normal Wash 1 tablespoon Half Full Completely Full Recommended

Rinse & Hold No Detergent No Detergent No Detergent Water Softener

Recommended

To check rinse aid level

Press the clear button on the top of

dispenser cap. If no rinse aid appears, fill

as described below° Do not fill unless

empty.

To fill the dispenser

Unscrew the cap. Add no more than 4 oz

of the liquid rinse agent. Replace the cap.

The dispenser automatically releases the

rinse agent into the final rinse water,

Push clear button ---1

to check rinse

aid level

Fill as needed, but do not overfill.

Upper Rack (appearance will vary)

The upper rack is best for glasses, cups

and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best

along the sides. This is also the place

for dishwasher safe plastics° Make sure

small plastic items are lodged in tightly

so they can't fall onto the heating unit.

Arrange stemware so that it cannot move

easilyr Don't let the glasses touch each

other. Check to make sure tall items will

not block the rotation of the upper wash

arm.

The upper rack is handy for all kinds of

odd shapes. Saucepans, mixing bowls,

and other items should be placed face

down. When loading dishwasher-safe

plastics, make sure each plastic item is

secured over two fingers. This will insure

good washing results.

Lower rack (appearance will vary)

NOTE: Do not load large platters or trays

in front right corner of lower rack. They

may prevent detergent from circulating

in the wash cycle.

The lower rack is best used for plates,

saucers, and cookware. Large items such

as broiler pans and racks should go in the

lower rack along the edge. Load platters,

pots, and bowls along the sides, in

corners, or in the back. For best washing

results, all items should be positioned

with the soiled side of the dish facing the

center of the rack.

Put flatware in the removable basket with

fork and knife handles up to protect your

hands. Place spoons in the basket with

handles down. Mix knives, forks, and

spoons so they don't nest together.

Distribute evenly.

Small plastic items, such as measuring

spoons and lids from small containers,

are not recommended for automatic

dishwashing. If placed in dishwasher, they

should go in bottom of utensil basket with

silverware on top.

Utensil basket

Keep center area clear in the

lower rack.

The Wash Tower rises through the center

of the lower rack during the wash and rinse

portions of the cycle° Don't block it or load

tall things next to itoAlso, be careful not to

let a portion of an item such as a pot or

dish handle extend through the bottom

rack. This could block the wash arm and

cause poor washing results.

Wash Tower

CAUTION

Take out anything

that may fall or

extend through the

bottom of the utensil basket°

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