Kenmore Ultra Wash 665.15779 User Manual

Ultra Wash Dishwasher

Use & Care Guide

Lavavajillas Ultra Wash

Manual de uso y cuidado

Lave-vaisselle Ultra Wash

Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien

Models/Modelos/Mod_les 665.15772, 15777, 15779, 16772, 16777, 16779, 17772,

17777, 17779

Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.aears.com

3384335 Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8 www.sears.ca

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TABLE OF

WE SERVICE

CONTENTS

WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL .................... ...... ................ 2

WARRANTY ................................... _......................... _........... 3

DISHWASHER SAFETY .................................................... 4

Before Using Your Dishwasher ......................................... 5

PARTS AND FEATURES ..................................................... 6

ULTRA WASH* Soil Removal System ............................... 7

START-UP GUIDE ............................................................... 8

Using Your New Dishwasher ............................................. 8

LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER ........................................ 8

Loading Suggestions ......................................................... 8

Loading the Top Rack ....................................................... 9

Loading the Bottom Rack ................................................ 10

Loading the Silverware Basket ........................................ 11

USING YOUR DISHWASHER ........................................... 11

Detergent Dispenser ........................................................ 11

Rinse Aid Dispenser ......................................................... 12

Dishwasher Efficiency Tips .............................................. 13

Control Panel ................................................................... 14

Cycle Selection Chart ...................................................... 14

Canceling a Cycle ............................................................ 15

Changing a Cycle or Setting ............................................ 15

Adding Items During a Cycle ........................................... 15

Option Selections ............................................................ 16

Cycle Status Indicators .................................................... 17

Drying System .................................................................. 17

Overfill Protection Float ................................................... 17

WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS .............................................. 18

CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER ................................ 19

Cleaning Your Dishwasher .............................................. 19

Drain Air Gap ................................................................... 19

Storing Your Dishwasher ................................................. 20

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................... 21

WHAT WE SELL

"We Service What We Sell" is our assurance that you can depend on Sears for service. Your dishwasher has added

value when you consider that Sears has service units

nationwide, staffed with professional technicians specifically trained on Sears appliances and having the

parts, tools, and equipment to ensure that we meet our pledge to you..."We Service What We Sell."

Sears Maintenance Agreement Maintain the value of your KENMORE* Dishwasher with a

Sears Maintenance Agreement. Sears dishwashers are designed, manufactured, and tested for years of

dependable operation. Yet, any modern appliance may require service from time to time.

The Sears Maintenance Agreement

• Is your way to buy tomorrow's service at today's pdces.

• Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal use.

• Allows for as many service calls as required.

• Provides for service by professional Sears Trained Technicians.

• Even if you don't need repairs, the Maintenance Agreement offers an annual preventative maintenance check-up at your request!

This Maintenance Agreement does not cover original

installation, reinstallation, or damage resulting from external causes such as acts of abuse, theft, fire, flood,

wind, lightning, freezing, power failure, power reduction,

etc.

To customize your dishwasher, you can order

• Door and access panel accessories

• Custom wood panel trim accessories to match

your dishwasher color

See back page of Installation Instructions that came with your dishwasher for further information.

WARRANTY

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON 770 SERIES KENMORE ULTRA WASH* DISHWASHERS

For one year from the date of purchase, when this

dishwasher is installed and operated according to

instructions provided in the Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide, Sears will repair this dishwasher, free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.

FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRONIC CONTROL AND POWER SUPPLY BOARD

For two years from the date of purchase, when this dishwasher is installed and operated according to instructions provided in the Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide, Sears will repair, free of charge, the electronic module and power supply board if defective in material 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 inner door

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 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 Use & Care Guide, Sears will replace any part of the ULTRA WASH wash system (motor, pump, spray arms, ULTRAFLOW* water feed tube, motor seals and pump gasket) due to defective materials or

workmanship. Customer assumes any labor costs 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 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.

Warranty terms may vary in Canada.

For Sears Warranty information in the United States or Canada call 1-800-469-4663.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.

D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Sears Canada, Inc.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

In the space below, record your complete model number,

serial number, and purchase date. You can find this information on the model and serial number label, located

as shown in the Parts and Features section of this book. Have this information available to help you quickly obtain

assistance or service when you contact Sears concerning your appliance.

Model number665,

Serial number

Purchase date Save these instructions and your sales receipt for

future reference.

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 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

This isthe safety alert symbol,

'_/VARNING," 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.

• 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• 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. 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.

BeforeUsingYourDishwasher

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 riskof 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 appro- priate outlet that is installed and grounded in

accordance with all local codes and ordinances,

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.

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

= Installwhere dishwasher is protected from the

elements. Protect against freezing to avoid possible

rupture of fill valve. Such ruptures are not covered by

the warranty. See "Storing Your Dishwasher" in the

"Caring for Your Dishwasher" section for winter storage information.

• 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,

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Upper level wash

2. Top rack

3. Utensil basket

4. Bottom rack

5. Lower spray arm

6. Water inlet opening [in tub wall]

7. Rack bumper

Control Panel

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SENSING WATERHEA33NG WASH RINSE ORY CLEAN

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0

PANS WASH MISER WASH RINSE

(POTSINO'A1l l 1 _t

WATER CHINA QUICK WATER NOHEAT

SENSING CYCLES OPTIONS

8. Heating element

9. Vent

10. Top spray arm

11. Extra-capacity fold-down shelves

12. ULTRA FLOW* water feed tube

13. Silverware basket

14. Model and serial number label

15. ULTRA WASH* module

LOCK ON HOURS

16. Overfill protection float

17. Detergent dispenser

18. Rinse aid dispenser Other features your dishwasher

may have NO-FLIP* clips Fold-down tines

Small items basket

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ULTRAWASH*Soil

RemovalSystem

The ULTRAWASH soil removal system gives you sparkling clean dishes, while using lessenergy and time. The ULTRA WASH soil removal system includes:

• A heavy-duty grinder that acts as a food disposer to grind and dispose of large food particles.

• An ULTRA WASH sensor to monitor soil level and adjust the cycles as needed.

How the ULTRA WASH soil removal system

works:

1. Load the dishwasher. Remove bones, large chunks or burned-on food. No rinsing isnecessary. Any remaining food soil will be ground up and disposed down the

drain with the rinse water.

2. Hot water fillsthe dishwasher to a level near the bottom of the overfill protection float.

3. The Water Heating indicator glows and the dishwasher

pauses while the water is heated.

4. When the water reaches the proper temperature, the

Water Heating indicator turns off and the cycle countdown resumes.

5. Detergent from the detergent dispenser is dispensed at

the correct cycle times and hot water is pumped through the ULTRA WASH pump.

6. Hot water and detergent sprays against the soiled

surfaces of the load and removes food particles.

8. Food soil is disposed down the drain with the wash

water.

9. Fresh, hot water enters the dishwasher and sprays on

the dishes.The rinse water is then pumped through the ULTRA WASH soilremoval system and remaining soilis

removed.

10.The food soil that is held in the ULTRA WASH soil

removal system is disposed down the drain with the rinse water.

11.The final rinse water is heated. The rinse aid isadded to the water for the final rinse to prepare the dishes for drying.

How the ULTRA WASH sensor adjusts the cycle:

1. The SENSING indicator glows when the ULTRA WASH

Sensor is measuring the amount of soil in the dishwasher.

2. After the soil level is determined, unnecessary portions

of the cycle are skipped.

7. Food soil is held in an accumulating chamber.

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