Kenmore 66517422992, 66517422991, 66517422990 Owner’s Manual

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Dishwasher

Lavavajillas

Lave-vaisselle

Models/Modelos/Mod_les 665.17422, 665.17425

Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.coro

3384575 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

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

Soil SettlerSoil Removal System....................................... 7

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

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

CONNECTING YOUR DISHWASHER ................................ 8

Connecting the Faucet Adapter ........................................ 8

Connecting to Water and Electrical Supply ...................... 9

Using the Faucet ................................................................ 9

Disconnecting the Dishwasher .......................................... 9

LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER ...................................... 10

Loading Suggestions ....................................................... 10

Loading the Top Rack ..................................................... 10

Loading the Bottom Rack................................................ 11

Loading the Silverware Basket........................................ 11

USING YOUR DISHWASHER ........................................... 12

Detergent Dispenser........................................................ t2

Rinse Aid Dispenser......................................................... 13

Dishwasher EfficiencyTips.............................................. 13

Control Panel ................................................................... 14

Cycle Selection Chart ...................................................... 14

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

Changing a Cycle or Setting............................................ 1=3

Adding Items During a Cycle........................................... 15

Option Selections ............................................................ 15

Drying System .................................................................. 15

Overfill Protection Float ................................................... 15

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

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

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

Storing Your Dishwasher ................................................. 17

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................... 17

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 ifyou 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 ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON KENMORE
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 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.

WARRANTY RESTRICTION

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 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 _65.
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.

IM PORTANT 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.

• De 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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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

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PARTS AND FEATURES

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1. Top rack

2. Spray tower protector

3. Bottom rack

4. Spray arm

5. Water inlet opening [in tub wall]

Control Panel

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6. Rack bumper

7. Heating element

8. Vent

9. Silverware basket

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10. Model and serial number label

11. Overfill protection float

12. Detergent dispenser

13. Rinse aid dispenser

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