Kenmore Ultra Wash 665.1354, Ultra Wash 665.1347, Ultra Wash 665.1322, Ultra Wash 665.1241 User Manual

Use & Care Guide

Manual de uso y cuidado

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

English / Español / Français

Models/Modelos/Modèles: 665.1241*, 665.1322*, 665.1347*, 665.1354*

Kenmore®

ULTRA WASH® Dishwasher Lavavajillas ULTRA WASH® Lave-vaisselle ULTRA WASH®

* = color number, número de color, le numéro de la couleur

P/N W10620229D

Sears Brands Management Corporation

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com

www.sears.com

Sears Canada Inc.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

www.sears.ca

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROTECTION AGREEMENTS ...................................................	2
WARRANTY .............................................................................	3
DISHWASHER SAFETY ............................................................	4
PARTS AND FEATURES............................................................	6
START-UP / QUICK REFERENCE ............................................	7
ULTRA WASH® FILTRATION SYSTEM.......................................	8
DISHWASHER EFFICIENCY TIPS ..............................................	9
DETERGENT AND RINSE AID ................................................	10
Detergent ..........................................................................................	10
Rinse Aid............................................................................................	10
LOADING................................................................................	11
Loading for Best Cleaning and Drying Performance.................	11
Top Rack Loading............................................................................	12
Bottom Rack Loading......................................................................	13

DISHWASHER USE ..................................................................	15
Cycles and Options Information ..................................................	15
Dishwasher Control Section...........................................................	16
Dishwasher Feedback Section ......................................................	17
Canceling A Cycle ..........................................................................	17
Changing A Cycle After Dishwasher Is Started.........................	17
WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS......................................................	18
DISHWASHER CARE ...............................................................	19
Cleaning............................................................................................	19
Drain Air Gap..................................................................................	19
Vacation or Extended Time Without Use .................................	19
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................	20
SERVICE NUMBERS .............................................	BACK COVER

PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That’s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product. Here’s what the Agreement* includes:

Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating properly under normal use, not just defects. Our coverage goes well beyond the product warranty. No deductibles, no functional failure excluded from coverage—real protection.

Expert service by a force of more than 10,000 authorized Sears service technicians, which means someone you can trust will be working on your product.

Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as often as you want us, whenever you want us.

“No-lemon” guarantee – replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures occur within twelve months.

Product replacement if your covered product can’t be fixed.

Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request – no extra charge.

Fast help by phone – we call it Rapid Resolution – phone support from a Sears representative on all products. Think of us as a “talking owner’s manual.”

Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations.

$250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator or freezer.

Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised.

25% discount off the regular price of any non-covered repair service and related installed parts.

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.

The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase. If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty period, we will provide a full refund. Or, a prorated refund anytime after the product warranty period expires. Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information in the U.S.A. call 1­800­827­6655.

*Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call Sears Canada at 1­800­361­6665.

Sears Installation Service

For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A. call 1-844-553-6667 or in Canada call 1­800­469-4663.

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KENMORE MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY

KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is correctly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.

WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.

For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty

This warranty applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date in the United States, and is void in Canada, if this appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes.

This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay for:

1.Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.

2.A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in correct appliance installation, operation and maintenance.

3.Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, or to repair problems with house fuses, circuit breakers, house wiring, and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation.

4.Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, including installation that was not in accord with electrical, gas or plumbing codes.

5.Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is not correctly operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.

6.Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.

7.Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.

8.Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this appliance.

9.Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot easily be determined to have the appropriate certification logo

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies

Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or replacement as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Seller shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used 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.

* In-home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical areas, nor will this warranty cover user or servicer travel and transportation expenses if this product is located in a remote area (as defined by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized servicer is not available.

Sears Brands Management Corporation

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Sears Canada Inc.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

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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 is the safety alert symbol.

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 “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.

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.

■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.

■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, lid, 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 or lid to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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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 follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

■Install where dishwasher is sheltered from the elements. Avoid possible rupture of fill valve from freezing. Such ruptures are not covered by the warranty. See the “Vacation or Extended Time Without Use” section.

■Install and level dishwasher on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use.

■Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and connectors (such as the cap on the drain outlet) before installing. See Installation Instructions for complete information.

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 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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START-UP / QUICK REFERENCE (VARIES BY MODEL)

ULTRA WASH® HE removable filters provide

peak performance.

Cleaning the filters periodically helps keep the dishwasher working at peak performance. The filters can be found at the bottom center of your dishwasher.

See “ULTRA WASH® HE FILTRATION SYSTEM” for information on removing and maintaining the filters.

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IMPORTANT: Do not block detergent dispenser.

Tall items placed in the lower rack may block the dispenser door. Cookie sheets and cutting boards loaded on the left-hand side of the dishwasher can easily block the dispenser. If detergent is inside of the dispenser or on the bottom of the tub after the cycle is complete, the dispenser was blocked.

1 Hour Wash - When you need fast results.

High Efficiency dishwashers run longer to save water and energy just as driving a car slower saves on gas. When you need fast results, the 1 Hour Wash will clean your dishes using more water and energy. For improved drying, select the Heated Dry option to add additional time to dry.

SmartWash® HE cycle

SmartWash® HE provides optimal results using only the amount of water and energy needed. The SmartWash® HE and Pots & Pans cycles are recommended for tough soil.

Press START every time you add a dish.

To start and resume a cycle, press START and close the door within 3 seconds. If the door is not closed within 3 seconds, the start button LED will flash and the cycle will not start.

IMPORTANT: If anyone opens the door (as, to add a dish, even during the Delay Hours option), the START button must be pressed each time and the door closed within 3 seconds to resume the cycle.

Drying - Rinse Aid is essential.

You must use a drying agent such as rinse aid for good drying performance (sample included). Rinse aid along with the Heated Dry will provide best drying and avoid excessive moisture in the dishwasher interior.

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Detergent Dosing

It is possible to use too much detergent in your dishwasher. This can lead to etching of your dishes. See “Detergent and Rinse Aid” to determine the amount of detergent needed based on your water hardness. Dishwasher detergent tablets and packs have been proven better than powder, liquid or gel detergents to reduce filming on your dishes.

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ULTRA WASH® HE FILTRATION SYSTEM

Your dishwasher has the latest technology in dishwasher filtration. This triple filtration system minimizes sound and optimizes water and energy consumption while providing superior cleaning performance. Throughout the life of your dishwasher, the filter will require maintenance to sustain peak cleaning performance.

The triple filter system consists of 2 parts, an upper filter assembly and a lower filter.

■The upper filter assembly keeps oversized items and foreign objects, along with very fine food particles out of the pump.

■The lower filter keeps food from being recirculated onto your dishware.

In order to provide optimum cleaning performance we suggest a monthly filter maintenance by removing and inspecting both the upper and the lower filter for any soils. Based on your dishwashing habits, cleaning of the filters may be required more or less often than what is indicated in the chart below.

The filters may need to be cleaned when:

■Visible objects or soils are on the Upper Filter Assembly.

■There is degradation in cleaning performance (that is, soils still present on dishes).

■Dishes feel gritty to the touch.

Removing and maintaining the filters is very easy. The chart below shows the recommended cleaning frequency.

Recommended time intervals to clean your filter

Number of	If you wash	If you scrape and rinse	If you only scrape before	If you do not scrape or
Loads Per Week	before loading	before loading	loading*	rinse before loading
13-14	Once per year	Twice per year	Every two months	Once per week
8-12	Once per year	Every four months	Every two months	Every two weeks
4-7	Once per year	Once per year	Every four months	Once per month
1-3	Once per year	Once per year	Twice per year	Every two months

*Manufacturer's recommendation: This practice will eliminate the water and energy that you use preparing your dishes for loading. This will also save you time and effort.

Very Hard Water

If you have hard water (above 15 grains), clean your filter at least once per month. Building up of white residue on your dishwasher indicates hard water. You may bring your water samples to Sears to check hardness level. For tips on removing spots and stains, see “Troubleshooting” section.

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