Kenmore 15751, 15755, 16751, 16759, Ultra Wash 15751 Use & Care Manual

_L!ltraWash Dishwasher

Use & Care Guide

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

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Table of Contents

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_3ears Dishwasher Warranty ........................................... 1

)Ishwasher 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

Starting your dishwasher for everyday loads ............. 6

Loading Your Dishwasher

Preparing to load your dishwasher ....................... . ..... 7

Loading the top rack ................................................... 7

Loading the bottom rack ............................................. 8

Loading the silverware basket .................................... 9

Quiet operating tips .................................................... 9

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Your Part in Cleaning Dishes

Using the detergent dispenser ................................. 10

Using the rinse agent dispenser ............................... 11

Water temperature tips............................................. 11

Cycles ....................................................................... 12

Options ..................................................................... 14

Status indicator light................................................. 15

Caring for Your Dishwasher

Cleaning your dishwasher ........................................ 16

Stodng your dishwasher ........................................... 17

Tips for washing special items ................................. 18

Troubleshooting Guide ................................................. 19

We Service What We Sell ............................................. 22

Sears Repair Services In U.S.A. and Canada ............. 23

Sears Dishwasher Warranty

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON KENMORE ULTRA WASH* DISHWASHERS

For one year fromthe date of purchase, when the dishwasher is installedand operated inaccordance withthe
instructionsprovided inthe installationInstructionsand Owners Manual, Sears will repair,free of charge,defects in

materialsor workmanship.

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

_:orthe life of the dishwasher ifa leak should occuras a resultof failureof the polypropylenetubor innerdoor paneldue to
cracking, chippingor peeling, Searswill replace, freeof charge, the tub or innerdoor panel.

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON THE ULTRA WASH* WASH SYSTEM

After the firstyear and untiltwo years from the date of purchase, when the dishwasher is installedand operated in accordance
with the instructionsprovided inthe installationInstructionsand Owners Manual, Sears willfurnish free of charge, replacement

partsfor any part of the ULTRAWASH wash system (motor,pump, spray arms, nozzlecap, water feed assembly,spray tower,
motor seals,and pump gasket) which is defective in materials or workmanship. Customer assumesany laborcosts 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 IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICECENTER 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.

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Sears, Roebuck and Co. Sears Canada, Inc.

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

* Indicates symbol for Trademark

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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 isthe 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.

• 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.

-,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.

• 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.

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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.

_) 3-position rack adjusters (pg. 8)
O Top rack (pg. 7)

_) Utensil Basket (pg. 8)
_]) Bottom rack (pg. 8)

Lower spray arm
Water inlet opening [intub wall]
Heating element
Rack bumper
Third level wash

Additional features your dishwasher may have:

NO-FLIP* clip(s) (pg.9)
Small items basket (pg. 9)

_) Upper spray arm

Spray tower
Silverware basket (pg. 9)

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

_) Detergent dispenser (pg. 10)

Rinse agent dispenser (pg. 11)

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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 of the 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 soiledsurfaces.

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

chamber so it does not recirculate intothe 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 Ir_l.

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 held 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

efore using your dishwasher

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 do so 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 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

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.

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Starting your dishwasher for everyday loads

Here is an overview for loading and running your dish-
washer. Refer to the noted pages for more details of

each step.

1. The ULTRA WASH* Soil Removal System is designed
to remove food particles from the wash and rinse water.

Remove only large chunks of food and bones from

your dishes.

2. Properly load the dishwasher I_1. Make sure nothing

prevents the spray arms from spinning freely ITI. See
page 8.

3. Add detergent [] and check the rinse agent dispenser.
Add rinse agent if needed I'_11.See pages 10 and 11.

4. Push door firmly closed It. The door latches automati-
cally. Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher

until water is hot It. Turn off water. See page 11.

5. Press the desired Cycle and Options buttons r_.
Turn the Timer Knob to the desired Cycle to start I_!.
See pages 12-14.

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Loading Your Dishwasher

This section tells you how to load your dishwasher properly for the best washing and rinsing results.

Preparing to load your dishwasher

• Load correctly for best washing results. Incorrect
loading may cause poor washing and the need to

rewash all or part of the load.

• Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dishwasher uses
the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully

loaded machine.

• To save water and energy, do not rinse dishes before
putting them into the dishwasher.

• Remove large pieces of food, fruit pits, bones, and other
hard items. The ULTRA WASH* module will remove food

particles from the water. The module contains a chop-
ping device which will reduce the size of food items.

NOTE: If hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts, and egg

shells enter the ULTRA WASH module, you might hear
chopping, grinding, crunching, or buzzing sounds.

Those sounds are normal when hard items enter the

module. Do not let metallic items (such as pot handle

screws) get into the ULTRA WASH module. They could
damage the ULTRA WASH module.

Foods likeeggs, rice, pasta, spinach, and cooked

cereals may be hard to remove if they are left to dry over

a period of time. Run a Quick Rinse cycle to keep dishes
moist if you do not plan to wash them soon.

Load dishes so soiled surfaces face the rotating
spray arms.

Load dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping, if
possible. It is important for the water spray to reach all

soiled surfaces for best washing. For best drying, water
must be able to drain from all surfaces.

Loading the top rack

The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller
items. See [] & I'_11.

• Place items so open ends face down for cleaning and

draining.

., Load glasses in top rack only - bottom rack is not

designed for glasses. Damage may occur.

• Place cups and glasses inthe rows between prongs.

Placing them over the prongs can lead to breakage.

• Secure lightweight items.

• China, crystal, and other delicate items must not touch
each other during dishwasher operation. Damage

may occur.

• Load plastic items in the top rack only. Only plastic

items marked "dishwasher safe" are recommended.

• Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not
move them during the cycle.

• To avoid chipping, do not let stemware touch other
items.

• Small bowls, pans, and other utensils can be placed in
the top rack.

• Load items so they do not cover the third level wash.

Do not cover third level wash

Do not cover third level wash