Kenmore 66516729992, 66516722992, 66515729992, 66515727992, 66515722992 Owner’s Manual

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Ultra Wash Dishwasher

Lavavajillas Ultra Wash

Lave-vaisselle Ultra Wash

Models/Modelos/Modeles 665.15722, 665.15727, 665.15729, 665.16722,

665.16727, 665.16729

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Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Www.sears.com

3384620 Sears Canada, inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 www.sears.ca

TABLEOF CONTENTS

WE SERVICE

WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL ........................................... 2

WARRANTY ......................................................................... 3

DISHWASHER SAFETY .................................................... 4

Before Using Your Dishwasher ......................................... 5

PARTS AND FEATURES ..................................................... 6

ULTRA WASH "_Soil Removal System ............................... 7

START-UP GUIDE ............................................................... 7

Using Your New Dishwasher ............................................. 7

LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER ........................................ 8

Loading Suggestions ......................................................... 8

Loading the Top Rack ....................................................... 8

Loading the Bottom Rack .................................................. 9

Loading the Silverware Basket ........................................ 10

USING YOUR DISHWASHER ........................................... 10

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

Rinse Aid Dispenser ......................................................... 11

Dishwasher Efficiency Tips .............................................. 12

Control Panel ................................................................... 13

Cycle Selection Chart ...................................................... 13

Canceling a Cycle ............................................................ 14

Changing a Cycle or Setting ............................................ 14

Adding Items During a Cycle ........................................... 14

Option Selections ............................................................ 14

Cycle Status Indicators .................................................... 15

Drying System .................................................................. 16

Overfill Protection Float ................................................... 16

WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS .............................................. 16

CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER ................................ 17

Cleaning Your Dishwasher .............................................. 17

Drain Air Gap ................................................................... 18

Storing Your Dishwasher...: ............................................. 18

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................... 18

WHAT WE SELL

"We Service What We Sell" is our assurance that you can
depend on Sears for service. Your dishwasher has added

value when you consider that Sears has service units
nationwide, staffed with professional technicians

specifically trained on Sears appliances and having the
parts, tools, and equipment to ensure that we meet our

pledge to you..."We Service What We Sell."
Maintain the value of your KENMORE" Dishwasher with a

Sears Maintenance Agreement. Sears dishwashers are
designed, manufactured, and tested for years of
dependable operation. Yet, any modern appliance may
require service from time to time.

The Sears Maintenance Agreement

• Is your way to buy tomorrow's service at today's prices.

• Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal use.

• Allows for as many service calls as required.

• Provides for service by professional Sears Trained
Technicians.

• Even if you don't need repairs, the Maintenance

Agreement offers an annual preventative maintenance
check-up at your request]

This Maintenance Agreement does not cover original

installation, reinstallation, or damage resulting from
external causes such as acts of abuse, theft, fire, flood,

wind, lightning, freezing, power failure, power reduction,
etc.

To customize your dishwasher, you can order

• Door and access panel accessories

• Custom wood panel trim accessories to match
your dishwasher color

See back page of Installation Instructions that came with
your dishwasher for further information.

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WARRANTY RESTRICTION

WARRANTY

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON 1572 AND
1672 SERIES KENMORE ULTRA WASPP
DISHWASHERS

For one year from the date of purchase, when this

dishwasher is installed and operated according to

instructions provided in the Installation Instructions and
Use & Care Guide, Sears will repair this dishwasher, free of

charge, if defective in material or workmanship.

FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRONIC

CONTROL AND POWER SUPPLY BOARD

For two years from the date of purchase, when this

dishwasher is installed and operated according to

instructions provided in the Installation Instructions and
Use & Care Guide, Sears will repair, free of charge, the

electronic module and power supply board if defective in

material or workmanship.

FULL WARRANTY FOR THE LIFE OF THE
DISHWASHER, ON ULTRA LIFE TM TUB MODELS,

AGAINST LEAKS IN THE TUB AND INNER

DOOR PANEL

For the life of the dishwasher, if a leak should occur as a

result of failure of the polypropylene tub or inner door

panel due to cracking, chipping or peeling, Sears will

replace free of charge the tub or inner door 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 instructLons provided in the
Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide, Sears will

replace any part of the ULTRA WASH wash system (motor,

pump, spray arms, ULTRAFLOW TM water feed tube, motor
seals and pump gasket) due to defective 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

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.
Warranty terms may vary in Canada.

For Sears Warranty information in the United States or
Canada calf 1-800-469-4663.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.

D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Sears Canada, Inc.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

In the space below, record your complete model number,
serial number, and purchase date. You can find this
information on the model and serial number label, located

as shown in the Parts and Features section of this book.
Have this information available to help you quickly obtain

assistance or service when you contact Sears concerning ;_
your appliance.

Model number 665.
Serial number

Purchase date

Save these instructions and your sales receipt for
future reference.

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DISHWASHER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance, Always read and obey all
safety messages.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or

This is the safety alert symbol.
"WARNING." These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions,

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions,

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, 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:

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• 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

recommendations.

• Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.

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

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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 tS

EXPLOSIVE. Ifthe 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 comparLment when
removing an old dishwasher from service or

discarding it.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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 appro-

priate outlet that is installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING: 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 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-grounding terminal or lead on the

dishwasher.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Electrically ground dishwasher.
Connect ground wire to green ground connector

in terminal box.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death, fire, or electrical shock.

• Install where dishwasher is protected from the

elements. Protect against freezing to avoid possible
rupture of fill valve. Such ruptures are not covered by

the warranty. See "Storing Your Dishwasher" in the

"Caring for Your Dishwasher" section for winter storage
information.

• Install and level dishwasher on a floor that will hold the
weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use.

• Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and connectors

(such as the cap on the drain outlet) before installing.
See Installation Instructions for complete information.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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PARTS AND FEATURES

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1. Upper level wash

2. Top rack

3. Utensil basket

4. Bottom rack

5. Lower spray arm

6. Water in_et opening [in tub wa_l]

7. Rack bumper

Control Panel

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QUICKRINSE WASHING WATERHEATING RINSING DRYING

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PANS

CYCLES OPTIONS

8. Heating element

9. Vent

10. Top spray arm

11. ULTRA FLOWT_ water feed tube

12. Silverware basket

13. Model and serial number _abel

14. ULTRA WASH ®module

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15. Overfill protection float

16. Detergent dispenser

17. Rinse aid dispenser

Other features your dishwasher
may have

NO-FLIP TM clips

Extra-capacity fold-down shelves
Fold-down tines

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CLEAN CONTROL LOCK

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START-UP GUIDE

The ULTRA WASH soil removal system gives you sparkling

clean dishes, while using less energy and time. The ULTRA
WASH soil removal system includes:

A heavy-duty grinder that acts as a food disposer to grind

and dispose of large food particles.

How the ULTRA WASH soil removal system

works

1. Load the dishwasher. Remove bones, large chunks or

burned-on food. No rinsing is necessary. Any remaining

food soil will be ground up and disposed down the
drain with the rinse water.

2. Hot water fills the dishwasher to a level near the bottom
of the overfill protection float.

3. The Water Heat indicator glows and the dishwasher

pauses while the water is heated.

4. When the water reaches the proper temperature, the
Water Heat indicator turns off and the cycle countdown

resumes.

5. Detergent from the detergent dispenser is dispensed at
the correct cycle times and hot water is pumped
through the ULTRA WASH pump.

6. Hot water and detergent sprays against the soiled
surfaces of the load and removes food particles,

7. Food soil is held in an accumulating chamber.

Before using your dishwasher, remove all hang tags,

temporary labels, and packaging materials. Read this

entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety
information and useful operating tips.

1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or
bones) from dishes.

2. Properly load the dishwasher. (See "Loading Your
Dishwasher.") Make sure nothing prevents the spray
arm(s) from spinning freely.

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3. Add detergent and check the rinse aid dispenser. Add
rinse aid if needed. (See "Using Your Dishwasher.")

8. Food soil is disposed down the drain with the wash
water.

9. Fresh, hot water enters the dishwasher and sprays on
the dishes. The rinse water is then pumped through the
ULTRA WASH soil removal system and remaining soil is

removed.

10.The food soil that is held in the ULTRA WASH soil
removal system is disposed down the drain with the

rinse water.

11.The final rinse water is heated. The rinse aid is added to
the water for the final rinse to prepare the dishes for

drying.

4. Push door firmly closed. The door latches
automatically. Run hot water at the sink nearest your

dishwasher until the water is hot. (See "Dishwasher

Efficiency Tips.") Turn off water.

5. Press the desired cycle and option selections. (See

"Using Your Dishwasher.") Press START.

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