Kenmore 665.15982, 665.15984, 665.15986, 665.15987, 665.15989 User Manual
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Elite Dishwasher
Lavavajillas Elite
Lave-vaisselle Elite Wash
Models/Modelos/Mod61es 665.15982, 15984, 15986, 15987, 15989
Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com
9744233 Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 www.sears.ca
TABLEOF CONTENTS
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 ............................................................... 8
Using Your New Dishwasher............................................. 8
LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER ........................................ 8
Loading Suggestions ......................................................... 8
Loading the Top Rack ....................................................... 9
Loading the Bottom Rack................................................ 10
Loading the Silverware Basket ........................................ 11
USING YOUR DISHWASHER ........................................... 12
Detergent Dispenser ........................................................ 12
Rinse Aid Dispenser......................................................... 13
Dishwasher Efficiency Tips............................................ :.14
Favorite Cycle .................................................................. 14
Control Panel................................................................... 15
Cycle Selection Chart ...................................................... 15
Canceling a Cycle ............................................................ 16
Changing a Cycle or Setting............................................ 16
Adding Items During a Cycle ........................................... 17
Option Selections ............................................................ 17
Cycle Status Indicators.................................................... 18
Active Vent ....................................................................... 19
DryingSystem .................................................................. 19
Overfill Protection Float ................................................... 19
WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS .............................................. 19
CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER ................................ 20
Cleaning Your Dishwasher .............................................. 20
Drain Air Gap ................................................................... 21
Storing Your Dishwasher ................................................. 21
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................... 22
WE SERVICE
WHAT WE SELL
"We Service What We Sell" isour 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
par_s, tools, and equipment to ensure that we meet our
pledge to you..."We Service What We Sell."
Sears Maintenance Agreement
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
FULL THREE-YEAR WARRANTY ON 980
SERIES KENMORE ELITE* DISHWASHERS
For three 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 this dishwasher, free of
charge, if defective in material or workmanship.
FULL WARRANTY FOR THE LIFE OF THE
DISHWASHER, ON ELITE STAINLESS STEEL
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 rust-through of the stainless steel tub or inner
door panel, Sears will replace free of charge the tub or
inner door panel.
LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON UPPER
AND LOWER RACKS
After the third year and until five years from the date of
purchase, when the dishwasher is installed and operated
in accordance with the instructions provided in the
Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide, Sears will
replace parts for the upper or lower dishrack if the rack
rusts due to defective materials or workmanship.
Customer assumes any labor costs associated with
dishrack replacement.
Ifthe 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.
Warranty terms may vary in Canada.
For Sears warranty information in the United States or
Canada call 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 66_.
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 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 hurt you 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
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.
,, 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.
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.
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.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
= 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.
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PARTS AND FEATURES
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1, Upper level wash
2. Upper rack adjuster
3. Fold-down tines
4. Top rack
5. Model and serial number label
6. Fold-down tines
7. Water inlet opening [in tub wall]
8. Utensil caddy
9. Lower spray arm
10. Bottom rack
11. Active vent
12. Combo cup shelf
13. Top spray arm
14. NO-FLIP* clips
15. ULTRA FLOW* water feed tube
16. Silverware basket
17. ULTRA WASH* module
18. Overfill protection float
19. Heating element
20. Rinse aid dispenser
21. Detergent dispenser
Control Panel
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JL WASH*
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.
• An ULTRA WASH sensor to monitor soil level and
adjust the cycles as needed.
• An Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)that ensures
the proper water temperature for the selected wash
cycle, and soil level of the load.
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 Heating indicator glows, and the countdown
pauses while the water is heated.
4. When the water reaches the proper temperature, the
Water Heating 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.
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.
How the ULTRA WASH Sensor and the
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) work:
1. The SENSING indicator glows when the ULTRA WASH
Sensor is measuring the amount of soil in the
dishwasher.
2.
After the soil level isdetermined, unnecessary portions
of the cycle are skipped, When this happens, the
electronic display pauses or skips numbers as it counts
down. This is normal.
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The ATC adjusts the water temperature throughout the
cycle depending upon the soil level detected. Higher
water temperatures are used to improve cleaning with
heavier soiled loads.
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START-UP GUIDE
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.
LOADING YOUR
DISHWASHER
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.")
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.
Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other
hard items from the dishes. It is not necessary to rinse
the dishes before putting them inthe dishwasher. The
wash module removes 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 wash module, you might hear chopping,
grinding, crunching, or buzzing sounds. These sounds
are normal when hard items enter the module. Do not let
metallic items (such as pot handle screws) get into the
wash module. Damage can occur.
Load dishes so soiled surfaces face the spray (down or
inward). It is important for the water spray to reach all
soiled surfaces.
Load dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping if
possible. For best drying, water must be able to drain
from all surfaces.
Load heavy pots and pans carefully. Heavy items can
dent the stainless steel interior of the door if they are
dropped or bumped.
Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie
sheets, etc., do not interfere with the spray arm
rotation.
Run a rinse cycle to keep dishes moist if you do not
plan to wash them soon. 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.
Quiet operating tips
To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation:
• Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the
racks•
• Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie
sheets, etc., do not touch interior walls or interfere with
the rotation of the spray arm.
• Load dishes so they do not touch one another.
NOTE: For built-in models, keep sink drain plugs closed
during dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer
through drains.
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