Kenmore 15895, 15891, Ultra Wash 15895, Ultra Wash 15891 Use & Care Manual
_Jltra Wash Dishwasher
Use & Care Guide
Table of Contents ............. 1 (English section)
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Table of Contents
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•_ars Dishwasher Warranty ........................................... 1
,shwasher Safety .......................................................... 2
Parts and Features .......................................................... 3
America's Cleanest Dishes
How the ULTRA WASH* System, ULTRA WASH
Sensor and ATC work ................................................ 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............................................. 9
Loading the silverware basket .................................. 10
Quiet operating tips .................................................. 10
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Your Part In Cleaning Dishes
Using the detergent dispenser ................................. 11
Using the rinse agent dispenser ............................... 12
Water temperature tips ............................................. 12
Cycles ....................................................................... 13
Options ..................................................................... 15
Special features ....................................................... 16
Caring for Your Dishwasher
Cleaning your dishwasher ........................................ 16
Storingyour dishwasher ........................................... 17
Tips forwashing 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 800 SERIES KENMORE ULTRA WASH* DISHWASHERS
Forone year from the date of purchase,when the dishwasher is installed and operated inaccordance with the
instructionsprovided in the Installation Instructionsand Owners Manual, Sears will repair,freeof charge, defects in
materials or workmanship.
FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRONIC CONTROL AND POWER SUPPLY BOARD
Jr two years from the date of purchase, when the dishwasheris installedand operated in accordance with the instructions
provided in the Installation Instructions and Owners Manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, the electronic module
and power supply board if defective in materials or workmanship.
FULL WARRANTY FOR THE LIFE OF THE DISHWASHER ON ULTRA LIFE* 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 innerdoor panel due to
cracking, chipping or peeling, Sears will replace, free of charge, the tub or inner door panel.
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON THE ULTRA WASH* WASH SYSTEM
After the firstyear and until two years from the date of purchase, when the dishwasher is installed and operated inaccordance
with the instructions provided in the Installation Instructions and Owners Manual, Sears will furnish free of charge, replacement
parts for any part of the ULTRAWASH wash system (motor, pump, spray arms, ULTRAFLOW* water feed tube, motor seals,
and pump gasket) which is defective in materials or workmanship. Customer assumes any labor costs associated with replace-
ment 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 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.
Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
3/97
Sears Canada, Inc.
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 is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can killor 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 willidentity 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 instructionsbefore 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 recommen-
dations.
• Do not touch the heating element during or immedi-
ately after use.
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• Do not operate the dishwasher unless all enclosure I
panels are properly in place.
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• 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 willrelease any accumulated hydrogen
gas. As the gas isflammable, do not smoke or use an
open flame during this time.
• Remove the door to the washing compartment when
removing an olddishwasher 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-
q on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included.
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O Top rack (pg. 7)
O Upper spray arm
Utensil basket (pg. 8)
_) Bottom rack (pg. 9)
Lower spray arm
Water inlet opening [in tub wall]
Rack bumper
Heating element
NO-FLIP* clip(s) (pg. 8)
_) Fold-down tines (pg. 8)
Extra-capacity fold-down shelf (pg. 8)
_) ULTRAFLOW* water feed tube
_) Silverware basket (pg. 10)
_) Model and serial number tabel (on right side)
_) ULTRA WASH* module (pg. 4)
_) Overfill protector
O Detergent dispenser (pg. 11)
_) Rinse agent dispenser (pg. 12)
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America's Cleanest Dishes
How the ULTRA WASH* System, ULTRA WASH Sensor
and ATC work
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.
• An ULTRA WASH Sensor that monitors the soil level in
the wash load and adjusts the cycle accordingly.
• An Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) that assures
the proper water temperature for the wash cycle you
select and the soil level of the load.
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. While the water is heated, the Water Heating indicator
on the control panel glows and the cycle time on the
electronic display holds.
4, When the water reaches the proper temperature, the
Water Heating indicator turns off and the cycle time
countdown resumes.
5. Detergent is added at the correct times from the
detergent dispenser, and hot water is pumped through
the ULTRA WASH pump.
6. 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.
7. Food soil in the dishwasher is held in an accumulating
chamber so it does not recirculate into the dishwasher.
8. 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.
9. Soil in the ULTRA WASH Soil Removal System is
disposed down the drain with the wash water I_1.
10. 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.
11. Soil that is held in the ULTRA WASH Soil Removal
System is disposed down the drain with the
rinse water.
12. Final rinse water is heated and a rinse agent is added
to prepare the dishes for drying.
How the ULTRA WASH Sensor and ATC
adjust the cycle:
• When the Sensing indicator light on the control panel
glows, the ULTRA WASH Sensor is measuring the
amount of soil in the dishwasher.
• Once the soil level is determined, the dishwasher skips
any unnecessary portions ofthe cycle. The cycle count-
down display is adjusted automatically.
• For lighter soil loads, the dishwasher will use fewer water
exchanges and shorten the cycle time. Example: A
g0-minute Normal cycle with a lightsoil level adjusts to
a 7g-minute Normal cycle (including dry time).
• The Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) adjusts the
water temperature throughout the cycle depending on
the soil level detected. When heavier soil loads are
detected, the ATC will use higher water temperatures
to improve cleaning performance.
Start Up Guide
Before 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
Elect_cally 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 winng 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
Hero 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 spinningfreely I'_ll. See
page 9.
3. Add detergent [] and check the rinse agent dispenser.
Add rinse agent if needed []. See pages 11 and 12.
4. Push door firmly closed []. The door latches automati-
cally. Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher
until water is hot r.Jl. Turn off water. See page 12.
5. Press the desired Cycle and Options selections r'_.
See pages 13-15. Press the Start pad []. I
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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 chopping
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 like eggs, 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 [] & r_.
• 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 in the 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.
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