Kenmore 66517731790 Owner’s Manual

_ltra Wash Dishwasher

Use & Care Guide

Table of Contents ............. 1 (English section)

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Table of Contents

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<;ears Dishwasher Warranty ........................................... 1

_)shwasher Safety ........................... 2

Parts and Features .......................................................... 3

America's Cleanest Dishes

How the ULTRA WASH* System works ..................... 4

Start Up Guide

Before using your dishwasher .................................... 5

Attaching the faucet adapter ...................................... 6

Before starting ............................................................ 7

While the dishwasher is running ................................ 8

When the cycle is finished.......................................... 8

Starting your dishwasher for everyday loads ............. 9

Loading Your Dishwasher

Preparing to load your dishwasher ........................... 10

Loading the top rack................................................. 10

Loading the bottom rack ........................................... 11

Loading the silverware basket .................................. 12

Quiet operating tips .................................................. 12

Your Part in Cleaning Dishes

Using the detergent dispenser ................................. 13

Using the rinse agent dispenser ............................... 14

Water temperature tips ............................................. 14

Cycles ....................................................................... 15

Options ..................................................................... 17

Status indicator light ................................................. 18

Caring for Your Dishwasher

Cleaning your dishwasher ........................................ 19

Storingyour dishwasher ........................................... 20

Tips for washing special items ................................. 21

Troubleshooting Guide ................................................. 22

We Service What We Sell ............................................. 25

Ordering a New White Door Panel ............................... 25

Sears Repair Services in U.S,A. and Canada ............. 26

Sears Dishwasher Warranty

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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON KENMORE ULTRA WASH* DISHWASHERS

For one year from the date of purchase, when the dishwasher is installed and operated in accordance with the

',_structions provided in the Installation Instructions and Owners Manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, defects in

,nsterials or workmanship.

FULL WARRANTY FOR THE LIFE OF THE DISHWASHER ON ULTRA LIFE* TUB MODELS AGAINST
LEAKS IN THE TUB AND INNER DOOR PANEL

Forthe life of the dishwasherifa leakshould occur as a resultof failureof the polypropyienetub or inner door panel due to

cracking, chipping or peering, 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 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 seats, 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 fatuity use, the above warranty coverage is effective for onty 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.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. Sears Canada, Inc.

Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B2B8

* Indicates symbol for Trademark

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 wll__/Ibe 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 identifythe hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen
if the instructionsare not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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 handtes 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.

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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.

tf 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.

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Parts and Features

Use this section to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. To help you find informa-

*ion on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included.

_]) Top rack (pg. 10)

Utensil Basket (pg. 11)

_) Bottom rack (pg. 11)
_]) Lower spray arm

Water inlet opening [in tub wall]

Heating element
Rack bumper

Third level wash

Upper spray arm

_) Spray tower

Silverware basket (pg. 12)

_) Model and serial number label (on right side)
_) ULTRA WASH* module (pg. 4)

_) Overfill protector
_) Detergent dispenser (pg. 13)

_) Rinse agent dispenser (pg. 14)

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 fills the dishwasher to a level near the
bottom ofthe 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 hot water and detergent through two spray

arms against their soiled surfaces.

5. Food soil in the dishwasher is held in an accumulating

chamber so it does 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 hetd 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.

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Start Up Guide

6efore using your dishwasher

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.

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

death, fire, or electrical shock.

A power supply of 120 volts, 6OHz AC, 15 or 20 amps, is

required. For your personal safety, this appliance must be

grounded. This appliance is equipped with a power supply
cord having a 3-prong grounding plug I_'1.To minimize

possible shock hazard it must be plugged into a mating
3-prong grounding type wall receptacle, grounded in

accordance with the National Electrical Code and local

Odes and ordinances. If a mating wall receptacle is not

available, it is the responsibility and obligation of the
customer to have a properly grounded 3-prong wall

receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
NOTE: A special adapter must be installed on the faucet

before the dishwasher can be connected. Complete

Installation Instructions and the adapter are packed with

your dishwasher. See Installation Instructions. When

moving your dishwasher make sure the door is latched.
Hold the dishwasher at the top front corners.

3-prong
grounding

Power supply

cord

3-prong
groundingtype

wall receptacle

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

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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.

Attaching the faucet adapter

1. Remove the screen holder or aerator, screen, and
washer from the end of the faucet I_11.

2. Use the faucet adapter kit that came with your portable
dishwasher to modify the faucet where the dishwasher
will be used.

J

Washer

Faucets with external threads

Insert the 2 screens and then the thin washer from faucet
adapter kit intofaucet adapter I'_ll. Attach adapter onto end

of faucet. The thick washer is not used.

Faucets with internal threads

Insert the 2 screens, the thin washer, and then the thick

washer from faucet adapter kit into faucet adapter r4.
Attach adapter onto end of faucet. Both washers are used.

Screen _ _ -_ Remove

_ / and save

Screen holder _ I- these
or aerator _ | parts for

__ future use

Thin washer
Screens

Faucet

Thick washer
Thin washer

Screens

Faucet ada

Before starting

1. Run water at faucet until it is hot. Turn water off.

2. Pull hoses out of their storage compartment on the back
of the dishwasher I_1.

NOTE: Make sure the hoses are not kinked or twisted.

Kinked hoses reduce washing performance.

3. Pull down on the lockingcollar while lifting the hose

connector onto the faucet adapter I'_11.

4. When the connector snaps into place, release the
locking collar.

5. Turn the hot water on slowly until it is all the way on.

6. Plug in power supply cord.

compgartment

Faucet adapter

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i collar

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While the dishwasher is running

You can draw water from the faucet while the dishwasher

isconnected. Do not draw water while the dishwasher is

filling or while water is being pumped out. (This helps

prevent a low fill when dishwasher is filling or mixing drain
water with fresh water when dishwasher is draining.)

Press the red button on the hose connector to draw
water from faucet F_'I. (The faucet is set on hot. Adjust

faucet for the water temperature you want.)
NOTE: Turn hot water back on after you draw water

from faucet. Turn off cold water.

When the cycle is finished

1. Turn hot water off. (This can be done after the last rinse.)

2. Press the red button on the connector to release the

water pressure I_.

3. Liftslightly on the hose connector while pulling down the

lockingcollar. Pulldown on the connector.

4. Empty any remaining water from the connector byturning

the connector upside-down.

5. Unplug power supply cord and return to storage

compartment.

6. Return hoses to storage compartment.

Red buRon

. _ Faucet adapter

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collar

Red buRon