Kenmore 36315565791, 36315565790, 36315561791, 36315561790, 36315465795 Owner’s Manual

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Manual

Model N0s.

154 15465

15561 15565

Model and Serial Number Plate

AUTOMATIC #ISHWASHAR

CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Operating Instructions

before first use of this product.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Heffraan Estates, BL 60t 79 U.S.A.

165D3592P064 SR5563-2

477 CG

Printed in U S A

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

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

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

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 Doer

PaneU

For ten years from the 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.

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

User Maintenance Instructions ..... 13

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

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

Color Panels ......................... !4

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

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

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 Sears 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 parts, always provide the following information:

o Product Type

o Part Number

° Model Number

• Part Description

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 8t 7WA, Hoffman Estates, ill 60179

This warranty gives you specific legal

rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Please follow these basic precautions, including the following:

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.

• Do not tamper with controls°

• Do not operate dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.

o 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 Instal-

lation Instructions before it is used.

oTo 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°

o Do not touch heating element during

or immediately after use. Allow time to

cool

o 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 dishrack&

. Do not allow children to play in or on

dishwasher.

o When discarding old dishwasher,

be sure to remove door to prevent accidental entrapment.

° Do not install the dishwasher on

carpeted floor°

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.

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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.

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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

minute& This will 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

a*_et_lll_ or n÷l'_ar "{I_mm_nla

vapors and liquidsinthe vicinityofthis or any otherappliance.

3INSTIRUCTIONS

Appearance will vary according to the model number

Upper rack

Lower spray arm Heating unit

Door latch

Control panel

Right Side View

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Wash tower

Lower rack

8nner DO0_

Door panet

Bottom panel

Front View

Rinse agent

dispenser

Detergent

dispensers

Hot Water

Water Conditions

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 120°R To prevent dish damage, inlet water

should not exceed 150°E 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.

Watew P_essure

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.

In areas where water is very hard (12 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.

Mostutensilsanddishwarecan besafely washed in yourdishwasher,However, some materialsmay requirespecial handting_

Aluminum: Somedarkeningmay take place.Coloredaluminummayfade.Do not placealuminumitemsdirectly infront

of detergent dispenserswhere contact with undissolveddetergentcouldcause pitting, spottingor discoloration.

Cast Iron: Castiron utensilsshould be handwashed

China: Antique,hand-paintedchina and those with goldor platinumrings should

be handwashedo Crystal: Load carefullyin upper rack

only. To preventchipping,itemsshould nottouch.Handwashdelicate items

Select NO HEATDRYoptiontoair-dry

crystal items.

Flatware: Sterling,sitverplateand

stainlesssteel are normallydishwasher safe.Flatwarewith dark decorative

shading and/ornon-metallichandles should be handwashed..

Pewter. Pewteror pewter-likematerials should be handwashed.

Plastic: Plasticitemsshould be placedin upper rack only. Washonly those items

marked"DishwasherSafe."

Wood: Wood itemsshouldbe

handwashed.,

Glass: Milkglassshould be handwashed. Non-Stick Coatings: After washing,wipe

the non-stickcoatingarea withvegetable oil to keepit from losingitsnon-stick

quality. Non-Dishware Items: DO NOT wash

itemssuch as electronicaircleaner filters,

furnace filtersandpaint brushesinyour

dishwasher.Damageto dishwasherand

discolorationor stainingof dishwasher

mayresult.

Appearancemayvary

Models15461 and 15465

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CYCLES OPTIONS HEAT

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STARTIHG YOUR DISHWASHER

• Load the dishwasher (see pages 11

and 12)..

• Add detergent (see page 10)_

, Close the door but do not latch it, ° If dishwasher drains into a food waste

disposer, operate disposer until it is empty.

• Turn on hot water faucet nearest dishwasher and let it run until the water

is hot.

• Push selector buttons for desired cycles and options.

• (For models 15461 and 15465)

For all cycles but LIGHT WASH and RINSE & HOLD, slowly turn the Dial to

START. Then latch the door to start the

, 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.

(For models 15561 and 15565) For all cycles but SHORT WASH and RINSE & HOLD, slowly turn the Dial to

START. Then latch the door to start the dishwasher°

If you plan to use the SHORT 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.

When NOT using WASH DELAY (For models 15561 and 15565)

o Slowly turn the Dial to START for the

NORMAL WASH cycle. Then latch the door to start the dishwasher.

When using WASH DELAY (for all cycles) . Slowly turn the Dia! to desired delay

time (up to 5 hours). Then latch the door to start the timer.

° The DELAY light will come on and stay on

until the dishwasher starts automatically at the end of the selected delay time.

SELECT THE CYCLE

POTS PANS For heavily soiled dishes and pots and pans.

Cycle Time: Approx. 95 minutes* Water Usage: Approx. 9°5 gallons

For normally soiled dishes°

Cycle Time: Approx. 95 minutes*

NORMAL WASH ___

Water Usage: Approx, 8,0 gallons

LIGHT WASH (models 15561 and 15565 only) For prerinsed or lightly soiled dishes and

dishes that have been stored° Cycle Time: Approx. 95 minutes*

Water Usage: Approxo 6,7 gallons

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LIGHT WASH (models 15461 and 15465 only) For prerinsed or lightly soiled dishes and

dishes that have been stored_ Cycle Time: Approx. 83 minutes*

Water Usage: Approx, 6,6 gallons

WATER MISER

For tableware that is lightly soiled with fresh soils and is prerinsedo

Cycle Time: Approx. 95 minutes*

Water Usage: Approxo 5,4 gallons

SHORT WASH (models 15561 and 15565 only)

For lightly soiled dishes. Cycle Time: Approxo 87 minutes*

Water Usage: Approx, 66 gallons

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* Unextended times,These cycle times witlbe increased approximately 21 minutes for your dishwasher to heat

the water for good washability when you use theWATER HEAToption

RINSE & HOLD For rinsing dishes that wilt be washed later. DO NOT

use detergent, Select NO HEAT DRY option. Cycle Time: Approx. 12 minutes

Water Usage: Approxo 39 gallons

SELECT OPTIONS

NO HEAT DRY Option

Turns heater off for entire drying period. To shorten drying time, open dishwasher

door slightly.

WATER HEAT Option

Select this option and the main wash cycle is extended 21 minutes while the

dishwasher heats the water for good washing and drying,

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,

NORMAL S_GHTS AHD 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:

o Soft food disposer shredding action. o Drain valve opening to pump water out, ° Timer control as cycle progresse&

• Detergent cup opening. ° Pump motor starting.

• The motor stops during drying.

-_.MERGY & ._.#__R SAV.mN_ T!PS

o Don't prerinse normally soiled dishes, o Load correctly to ensure good washing

action°

HOW TO ADD A DIg$H DURING

A CYCLE

° Add 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:

t. Push door latch to the left. Washing will

stop°

2. Wait a few seconds until the water calms. Then open the door.

3oAdd dishes you've forgotten.

PREPARI_HG D_SHE$ FOR WASHmNG

• 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°

. Wash full loads,

• Use your dishwasher during off-peak hours.

° Use the LIGHT WASH cycle whenever

possible.

• Select NO HEAT DRY option when you don't need dry dishes in a hurry.

° When using the POTS PANS cy_te, 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'llfind two detergentdispenserson

the insidedoorof yourdishwasher°

Open cup

Main cup

Always close the main cup tightly. When it is firmly latched you will hear a clicking sound,, It is not necessary to overtighten.

Grasp handle, rotate

Close the main 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.

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 Dial. This wilt 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 t2 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 fil! the dispenser: Unscrew the cap. Note the FULL line

on the tip of the cap. Add the liquid rinse agent until it just reaches the top of

the FULL lineo Replace the cap. The dispenser automatically releases the rinse agent into the final rinse water_

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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 easily.

Don't let the glasses touch each other.

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 cycte_

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

Eeep center area cUear in the

newer rack,

The Wash Tower rises through the center of the lower rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle° Don't block itor load tall things next to it, Also, 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

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Take out anything that may fail or extend through the

bottom of the utensil basket.

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