Kenmore 66516685790, 66515685791 Owner’s Manual
Vltra Wash Dishwasher
Use & Care Guide
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Table of Contents
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qears Dishwasher Warranty ........................................... I
qshwasher Safety .......................................................... 2
rPartsand Features .......................................................... 3
America's Cleanest Dishes
How the ULTRA WASH* System works ..................... 4
Start Up Guide
Before using your dishwasher .................................... 5
Starting your dishwasher for everyday loads ............. 6
Loading Your Dishwasher
Preparing to load your dishwasher ............................. 7
Loading the top rack................................................... 7
Loading the bottom rack ............................................. 8
Loading the silverware basket .................................... 9
Quiet operating tips .................................................... 9
Your Part in Cleaning Dishes
Using the detergent dispenser ................................. 10
Using the rinse agent dispenser ............................... 11
Water temperature tips ............................................. 11
Cycles ....................................................................... 12
Options ..................................................................... 14
Caring for Your Dishwasher
Cleaning your dishwasher ........................................ 15
Storing your dishwasher ........................................... 16
Tips for washing special items ................................. 17
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................. 18
We Service What We Sell ............................................. 21
Ordering a New White Door and Access Panel .......... 21
Sears Repair Services in U.S.A. and Canada ............. 22
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Sears Dishwasher Warranty
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON KENMORE ULTRA WASH* DISHWASHERS
For oneyear from the date of purchase, when the dishwasher is installedand operated inaccordance withthe
instructionsprovidedin the InstallationInstructionsandOwners Manual, Sears will repair,free of charge, defects in
materialsor workmanship.
FULL WARRANTY FOR THE LIFE OF THE DISHWASHER ON ULTRA LIFE* TUB MODELS AGAINST
LEAKS IN THE TUB AND INNER DOOR PANEL
orthe life of the dishwasher if a leak shouldoccur as a resultof failure ofthe polypropylene tub or innerdoor panel due to
cracking, chippingorpeeling, Sears will replace, free of charge, the tub or innerdoor panel.
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON THE ULTRA WASH* WASH SYSTEM
After the first year and until two years from the date of purchase, when the dishwasher is installed and operated in accordance
with the instructions provided in the Installation Instructions and Owners Manual, Sears will furnish free of charge, replacement
parts for any part of the ULTRA WASH wash system (motor, pump, spray arms, nozzle cap, water feed assembly, spray tower,
motor seals, and pump gasket) which is defective in materials or workmanship. Customer assumes any labor costs associated
with replacement of these parts.
If the dishwasher is subject 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 IN THE UNITED STATES
OR CANADA. This warranty applies only while the product is in use in the United States or Canada. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.
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Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B2B8
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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.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurtyou 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 killed or seriously Injured if you don't
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - When using the dishwasher,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
• Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.
• Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.
• Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for
use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of
children.
• 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 recommen-
dations.
• Do not touch the heating element during or immedi-
ately after use.
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• Do not operate the dishwasher unless all enclosure
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 children 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 dishwasher turn on all hot water
faucets and let the water flow from each for several
minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen
gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an
open flame during this time.
• Remove the door to the washing compartment when
removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it.
Parts and Features
Use this section to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. To help you find informa-
tion on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included.
_) Top rack (p. 7)
O Upper spray arm
Bottom rack (p. 8)
_]) Lower spray arm
Water inlet opening [in tub wall]
Heating element
Rack bumper
Third level wash
Additional feature your dishwasher may have:
Utensil basket (p. 8)
Spray tower
_) Silverware basket (p. 9)
O Model and serial number label (on right side)
_) ULTRA WASH* module (p. 4)
_) Overfill protector
_) Detergent dispenser (p. 10)
_) Rinse agent dispenser (p. 11)
America's Cleanest Dishes
How the ULTRA WASH* System works
Your dishwasher's new ULTRA WASH Soil Removal
System is designed to give you sparkling clean dishes in
the shortest amount of time with the least amount of
energy necessary. The ULTRA WASH System includes
a heavy duty grinder that acts as a food disposer to grind
and dispose of large food particles.
Here's how the ULTRA WASH Soil Removal
System works:
1. When you load the dishwasher, all you need to do is
remove bones, large chunks, or burned-on food. Any
remaining food will be ground up and disposed.
2. Hot water fillsthe dishwasher to a level near the
bottom of the overfill protector.
3. Detergent is added at the correct times from the
detergent dispenser, and hot water is pumped through
the ULTRA WASH pump.
4. Food particles are removed from dishes, pots and
pans, tableware, and cutlery as the dishwasher sprays
a mixture of hotwater and detergent through two spray
arms against their soiled surfaces.
5. Food soil in the dishwasher is held in an accumulating
chamber so itdoes not recirculate into the dishwasher.
6. Water is pumped again through the ULTRA WASH
pump to remove soil particles from the water, and
"hold" them in the accumulating chamber I_1.
7. Soil in the ULTRA WASH Soil Removal System is
disposed down the drain with the wash water I_1.
8. Fresh, hot water enters the dishwasher, sprays on the
dishes to rinse them, and the rinse water is pumped
through the ULTRA WASH System to remove any
remaining soil.
9. Soil that is held in the ULTRA WASH Soil Removal
System is disposed down the drain with the
rinse water.
10. Final rinse water is heated and a rinse agent is added
to prepare the dishes for drying.
Start Up Guide
gefore using your 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.
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 plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
WARNING - Improper connection of the equip-
ment grounding conductor can result in a risk of
Electrical Shock Hazard
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.
electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician 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-ground-
ing terminal or lead on the dishwasher.
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Starting your dishwasher for everyday loads
Here is an overview for loading and running your dish-
washer. Refer to the noted pages for more details of
each step.
1. The ULTRA WASH* Soil Removal System is designed
to remove food particles from the wash and rinse water.
Remove only large chunks of food and bones from
your dishes.
2. Properly load the dishwasher m. Make sure nothing
prevents the spray arms from spinning freely Ir_. see
page 8.
3. Add detergent [] and check the rinse agent dispenser.
Add rinse agent if needed r_. See pages 10 and 11.
4. Push door firmly closed r_. The door latches automati-
cally. Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher
until water is hot rJ. Turn off water. See page 11.
5. Press the desired Cycle and Option buttons [].
Turn the Timer Knob to the desired cycle to start _]1.
See pages 12-14.
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Loading Your Dishwasher
This section tells you how to load your dishwasher properly for the best washing and rinsing results.
Preparing to load your dishwasher
• Load correctly for best washing results. Incorrect loading
may cause poor washing and the need to rewash all or
part of the load.
• Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dishwasher uses
the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully
loaded machine.
• To save water and energy, do not rinse dishes before
putting them into the dishwasher.
• Remove large pieces of food, fruit pits, bones, and other
hard items. The ULTRA WASH* module will remove food
particles from the water. The module contains a chopping
device which will reduce the size of food items.
NOTE: If hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts, and egg
shells enter the ULTRA WASH module, you might hear
chopping, grinding, crunching, or buzzing sounds. Those
Loading the top rack
The top rack is desianed for cups, glasses, and smaller
items. See [] & _.
• Place items so open ends face down for cleaning and
draining.
• Load glasses in top rack only - bottom rack is not
designed for glasses. Damage may occur.
• Place cups and glasses in the rows between prongs.
Placing them over the prongs can lead to breakage.
• Secure lightweight items.
• China, crystal, and other delicate items must not touch
each other during dishwasher operation. Damage
may occur.
• Load plastic items in the top rack only. Only plastic items
marked "dishwasher safe" are recommended.
• Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not
move them during the cycle.
• To avoid chipping, do not let stemware touch other items.
• Small bowls, pans, and other utensils can be placed in
the top rack.
• Load items so they do not cover the third level
wash.
sounds are normal when hard items enter the module.
Do not let metallic items (such as pot handle screws) get
into the ULTRA WASH module. They could damage the
ULTRA WASH module.
• Foods like eggs, rice, pasta, spinach, and cooked
cereals may be hard to remove if they are left to dry over
a period of time. Run a Quick Rinse cycle to keep dishes
moist if you do not plan to wash them soon.
• Load dishes so soiled surfaces face the rotating
spray arms.
• Load dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping, if
possible. It is important for the water spray to reach all
soiled surfaces for best washing. For best drying, water
must be able to drain from all surfaces.
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