Kenmore 36315658891, 36315658890, 36315655891, 36315655890, 36315651891 Owner’s Manual

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AUTOMAT|C DISHWASHER

CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Operating Instructions

before first use of this product,

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, RL60179 U.S.A.

165D3592P068

SR5567

228 CG (JR)

Prlntod 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 ............. 10

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

User Maintenance Instructions ..... 13

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

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

Color Paneis .................... 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 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 wil! 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

CentedDepartment 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.

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:

• Product Type

• Part Number

•Modef Number

• Part Description

Sears, Roebuck and Co.,

Dept. 817WA,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

A WARNING:

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 pface out of children's reach.

• Do not tamper with controls

• Do not operate dishwasher unless all

enclosure panets are properly in place

oAlways 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

GROUNDING

iNSTRUCTiONS

• 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

• 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 riot sit or stand on or abuse

dishwasher door or dishracks

• Do not atlow 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 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

materials, gasoline or other ffammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this

or any other appliance

SAVE THESE

3INSTRUCTIONS

Appearance wllf vary according to the model number

Upper rack ......

Lower spray arm

Heating unit

Right Slde View

Wash tower

Lower lack

Door latch

Control panel

Door panel ,,

Bottom panel .......

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Front View

Inner Door

Rtnse agent

dispenser

I

Detergent

dispensers

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 120°E 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 dsing

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

!5 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

1 :!Y

Water Conditions

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 labeted for use in

automatic dishwashers NEVER use

laundry detergents, liquid soaps or other

household cleaners in your dishwasher

Some detergents wii! be more effective

with your water conditions than others

Store detergent in a coot, 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.

Mostutensilsanddishwarecanbesafely

washedinyourdishwasher.However,

somematerialsmayrequirespecial

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, sllverplate 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 onlyo 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 resulL

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STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER

• Load the dishwasher

(see pages 11and 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 alt 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 using WASH DELAY option

(for alt cycles except SHORT WASH

and RINSE & HOLD).,

• SFowJyturn the Dial to desired delay

time (up to 5 hours),,Then latch the

door to start the timer.

• The CYCLE ON 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, 93 gallons

NORMAL WASH

For normally soiled dishes,

Cycle Time: Approx, 95 minutes*

Water Usage: Approx, 93 gallons

LIGHT WASH

For prednsed or lightly soiled dishes and

dishes that have been stored,

Cycle Time: Approx 95 minutes*

Water Usage: Approx_ 6.7 gallons

WATER MISER

For' tableware that }s tightly soiled with fresh

soils and is prerinse¢

Cycle Time: Approx, 95 minutes*

Water Usage: Approx 5.4 gallons

SHORT WASH

For lightly soiled dishes

Cycle Time: Approx. 87 minutes*

Water Usage: Approx 6.6 gallons

RINSE & HOLD

For rinsing dishes that wil_ be washed later, DO NOT

use detergent, Select NO HEAT DRY option,,

Cycle Time: Approx 12 minutes

Water Usage: Approx 3.9 gallons

"Unextended times, These _de timeswill be increased approximately21 minutes for your dishwasher toheat

the water forgood washability when you usetheWATER HEAT op_on

SELECT OPTIONS

WATER HEAT

Select this option and the main wash

cycle is extended 21 minutes while the

dishwasher heats the water for good

washing and drying

NO HEAT DRY

Turns heater off for entire drying period,

To shorten drying time, open dishwasher

door slightly,

RESET OPTIONS

Cancels setected WATER HEAT and

NO HEAT DRY options. Main wash time

wilt not be extended, and dishes will dry

in heated air

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:

• Soft food disposer shredding action.

• Drain valve opening to pump water out,

= Timer control as cycle progresses

• Detergent cup opening

• Pump motor starting,

• The motor stops during drying,

ENERGY & WATER SAVIING TiPS

oWash full !oads,

• Use your dishwasher during off-peak hours.

° Use the LIGHT WASH cycle whenever

possible,

=SelectNO HEAT DRY optionwhen you

don'tneed drydishesina hurry,

°Don'tprerinsenormallysoileddishes

=Load correctlyto ensuregood washing

action,

HOW TO ADD A DISH 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;

1. 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,

PREPARING DISHES FOR

WASHING

. Prerinsing of norma! 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'llfindtwodetergentdispenserson

theInsidedoorofyourdishwasher

Open cup

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.

Always close the main cup tightly, When it

is firmly latched you will hear a clicking

sound, It is not necessary to evertighten,

Grasp handle, rotate ._

and close tt___F,

Close the main cup,,

NOTE: To open the detergent dispenser

after it has been closed, unlatch the door

and rotate the Dial a full tum to the OFF

posifion_ When the closed cup contains

soap it is best that the door be in a partially

open position before rotating the Dial. This

will help reduce the amount of detergent

and dnse 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

Short Wash

Pots Pans Each Cup Each Cup Each Cup Water Softener

Normal Wash 1 tablespoon Half FuEl Completely Full Recommended

Rinse & Hold No Detergent No Detergent No Detergent Water Softener

Recommended

To fill 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. line, Replace the cap, The

dispenser' automatically releases the

rinse agent into the final rinse water.

Full

Fill as needed, but do not overfill,

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ILOADIING10 PLACE SETTaNGS..,

Follow these guidelines for loading 10

place settings., Features and appearance

of racks and silverware baskets may vary

from your model,,

UPPER RACK--10 place setting

LOWER RACK--10 place setting

UPPER RACK (appearance will vary)

The upper rack is best for g_asses, cups

and saucers Cups and g_asses fit best

atong 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 bow_s

and other items should be ptaced face

down_ When loading dishwasher-safe

plastics make sure each plastic item is

secured over two fingers This wifl insure

good washing results.

tt

LOWER RACK (appearance wilt vary)

NOTE: Do not load large platters or trays

in front right corner of lower rack+They

may prevent detergent from c_rculating

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,

Utens+t basket

Keep center area clear in the

lower rack+

The Wash Tower rises through the center

of the tower rack during the wash and rinse

portions of the cycle+ Don't block it or 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

CAUTION

Take out anything

that may fall or

extend through the

bottom of the utensil basket+

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