Kenmore Sears 15115, 15115 Operating Instructions Manual

KenITIO re Model: 15115

Warning:Beforeoperatingdishwasher,readimportantsafety instructionsin the AutomaticDishwashingGuide

Selector Buttons Control Knob Si alLight

Starting Your Dishwasher

1o Load the dishwasher and add detergent. Use fresh granular 2. Close the door but do not latch,

automatic dishwashing detergent for best results, 3,, Follow specific cycle selection directions listed below,,

.... Foroo_maii'ysoiled

dishes° Select Hot Dry

Normal Wash for drier dishes.

Hot

Dry Cycle Time:

Approx, 74 minutes

Water Usage:

Approx, 12,,5gallons

..... "For normail'y soiled

dishes, Setect Cool Dry

Normal Wash tosaveenergy°

Cool Dry Cycle Time:

Approx,, 74 minutes

Water Usage:

Approx,. 12_5 gallons

,Push Reset Options

to clear priorselec-
tions,

• Push Normal Wash

button,

•Turn control knob to

Normal Wash

• Push Reset Options

to clear prior selec-
tions.

. Push Normal Wash

button.

• Push Coot Dry button,

•Turn control knob to

Normal Wash,

All cycles start with pre-draino

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Hot Dry

Light Wash

Cool Dry

For pre-rinsed or lightly

soiled dishes. Select
Hot Dry for drier dishes.

Cycle Time:

Approx., 60 minutes

Water Usage:

Approx., 7.5 gallons

For normally soiled
dishes, Select Cool Dry
to save energy,

Cycle Time:

Approx., 60 minutes

Water Usage:

Approx,, 75 gallons

•Push Reset Options
to clear prior selec-
tions

•Turn control knob to

Light Wash.

• Push Reset Options
to clear prior selec-
tions

• Push Cool Dry button,,

°Turn control knob to

Light Wash

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Cool Dry

For rinsing dishes that

will be washed later.

Use Cool Dry only., Do
not use detergent,

Cycle Time:

Approx 15 minutes

Water Usage:

Approx. 50 gallons

• Push Reset Options
to clear priorselec-
tions,

• Push Normal Wash

button.

•Push Cool Dry button

•Turn control knob to

Rinse Hold,

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4. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher to clear
cool water from the water pipe, then turn faucet off.

5.. Latch dishwasher door,

Note: The "ON" light gtows while the dishwasher is operating,, tf

the light doesn't come on when you latch the door, make sure the
control knob has been advanced far enough,, Motor sounds will be

heard before water enters the dishwasher,

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Beforeoperatingyourdishwasher

Please read you Automatic Dishwashing Guide, it
contains important safety information for the safety
of those operating your dishwasher. It also contains
many suggestions for obtaining the best results from
you dishwasher.

What you dishwasher needs to do its job

- Water temperature should be 140°F(60°C)_

= Water pressure should be between 15 and 120

pounds per square inch.

o Fresh granular detergent for automatic dish-

washers.

• Proper connections to water and electricity.
° Rinse agent dispenser filled to reduce spotting

and speed drying.

Loading the dishwasher

Proper loading contributes to good washing results_

See you Automatic Dishwashing Guide for complete
instructions and loading examples.

° Remove loose food from dishware.

• When loading dishware into the rack, remember
the following:

Load plastic items ("Dishwasher Safe") in upper
rack only_

- Place glasses in rows between prongs not over'

prongs_

- Silverware should be loaded so pieces do not

nest together or protrude through openings in
the basket°

- Dishes should not interfere with turning or

extending parts of the spray system_

- Load with soiled surfaces facing inward,,

- Items should be placed so water can drain
freely.

How to add a dish during a cycle

1_ To be certain the added item is washed and

rinsed, make sure there is a full wash cycle yet to

be completed.

2o Unlatch the door to stop the cycle. Wait for the

water action to stop.

3. Open the door and add the dish.

4. Close and latch the door. The cycle will resume

automatically.

Remember, it is normal...

= For a small amount of water to remain in the

bottom of the tub°

° To hear some sounds while your dishwasher is

running:

- The fill valve opening or closing

- Water entering the dishwasher

- Timer clicking as it advances

- Water being pumped out during drain

- Detergent cup opening

- Pump motor starting

- Double drain at the end of last rinse

Before you call for service

Please check the Common Dishwashing Problems
and Solutions section of your Automatic Dishwashing
Guide,, It lists many minor operating problerns and

solutions you can correct yourselL

NORMAL WASH Cycle

Fill detergent cups #1 and #& Rotate lid counterclock_

wise° Fill detergent cups #2 and #4. Cups #1 and #3
should be covered

LIGHT WASH Cycle

Fill detergent cups #1 and #3° Rotate lid counterclock_

wise° Cups #1 and #3 should be covered,.