Kenmore Elite 63016302400, 63016302401, 63016303400, 63016303401, 63016303403 Owner’s Manual
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CONGRATULATIONS
Thank you for selecting a Kenmore Elite dishwasher. You have joined the many
consumers who demand quiet and superior performance from their
dishwashers.
This Use and Care Guide was written with your safety and convenience in
mind, and the information contained herein is very important. We highly
recommend that you read this manual before you use your dishwasher for the
first time.
Enjoy!
Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................... 2
Dishwasher Components ............................................ 3
Features, Accessories, and Options ........................... 3
Materials .................................................................... 4
Dishware Preparation ................................................. 5
Loading the Dishwasher ............................................. 5
Adding Detergent and Rinse Aid ................................. 8
Operating the Dishwasher ........................................... 9
Wash Cycle Options ................................................. 10
Dishware Drying ...................................................... 11
Unloading the Dishwasher ........................................ 11
Maintenance Tasks ................................................... 12
Wash Cycle Information ........................................... 14
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 15
ProtectionAgreements .............................................. 16
Warranty .................................................................. 16
Spanish Language Section .................................. 17-32
Customer Service ....................................... Back Cover
Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INJURY/DEATH HAZARD - SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD RESULT IF THE
DISHWASHER COVERED IN THIS MANUAL IS OPERATED INCORRECTLY OR IN A WAY
OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE. DO NOT USE THE DISHWASHER COVERED IN
THIS MANUAL IN ANY OTHER WAY OR FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE THAN IS EXPLAINED
IN THIS MANUAL.
1. Use this dishwasher only for its intended function, which is the washing of household dishware and
kitchenware.
2. This dishwasher is provided with two manuals; one Installation Instruction Manual, and one Use and
Care Manual. Read and understand all instructions before using the dishwasher.
3. Use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of
the reach of childen.
4. When loading items to be washed:
a. Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal.
b. Load knives and other sharp utensils with their HANDLES UP to reduce the risk of cut-type
injuries.
5. 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.
6. Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are in place.
7. Do not tamper with or override controls and interlocks.
8. Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish racks of the dishwasher.
9. To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher.
10. 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. Before using a dishwasher that is
connected to a hot water system that has been unused for two weeks or longer, 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 explosive, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
11. Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or
discarding.
12. To avoid floor damage and possible mold growth, do not allow wet areas to remain around or
under the dishwasher.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD - ELECTRICAL SHOCK COULD RESULT IF THE ELECTRICAL
SUPPLY FOR THE DISHWASHER COVERED IN THIS MANUAL IS INCORRECTLY
INSTALLED OR IF THE DISHWASHER HAS BEEN IMPROPERLY GROUNDED. DO NOT USE
THE DISHWASHER COVERED IN THIS MANUAL IF YOU ARE NOT CERTAIN THE
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY HAS BEEN CORRECTLY INSTALLED OR THE DISHWASHER HAS
BEEN PROPERLY GROUNDED.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded to a 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. See the Installation Manual included with this dishwasher for more information
on electrical requirements.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Top Rack
Top Rack Spra_
Arm
Bottom Rack
Spray Arm
Bottom Rack
Dishwasher Components
Vent
(in dishwasher
floor)
Filter System I
Deterg
Dispenser
Features, Accessories, and Options
Features
Auto SensorTM: Checks water condition and decides
whether a second fresh water fill is necessary.
Quiet Guard TM Supreme: A two-pump motor system, the
Suspended Motor, and triple insulation result inextremely
quiet operation.
Concealed Heating Element: Heats water to a
temperature of up to 161°E
Condensation Drying: A high temperature final rinse, a
low temperature stainless steel tub, and the sheeting
action of a rinse agent result in drying that is hygienic,
energy efficient, and economical.
Digital Countdown Display: A digital readout that counts
down the time remaining in the cycle. The digital
countdown display is also used to set the dishwasher's
Additional Drying Heat and Delay Start options.
Filter System: Three filters ensure distribution of clean
water and protect the main pump and the drain pump from
foreign material.
Nylon Racks: Eliminate cuts and nicks, and have a five-
year warranty. ,,
Refill Rinse Aid Indicator: A message on the control
panel that comes on when the rinse aid dispenser is needs
to be refilled.
"Sanitized" Indicator: A message on the control panel
certifies that your dishes are sanitized to the standards of
the National Sanitation Foundation.
Stainless Steel Giant TubTM: A rust-free, hygienic interior
surface with a lifetime warranty.
Water Shut-Off: A safety feature that stops the flow of
incoming water if water isdetected in the base of the
dishwasher.
Silverware Basket
Model/Serial Number Label
Accessories and Options
Additional Drying Heat: Raises the rinse water
temperature, resulting in better drying.
Automatic Adjustability Top Rack: The top rack can be
lowered to accommodate large items in the top rack, and
raised to make room for large items in the bottom rack.
Cup Shelves: Fold-down shelves that hold cups or large
kitchen utensils.
Delay Start: Allows you to delay the start of the wash
cycle for up to 24 hours.
Top Rack and Bottom Rack Flip Tines: Tines that fold
down improve loading versatility.
Top Tier Only TM Cycle: Saves energy, water, and
detergent by washing loads small enough to fill only the top
rack.
Dishwasher Components Features, Accessories, and Options
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Materials
NOTE: Before you use your dishwasher for the first time, check the information in this section. Some items you may want
to clean are not dishwasher safe and should be hand-washed; others require special loading. Contact the item's manufac-
turer if you are unsure about the item's dishwasher suitability.
Safe
_.luminum: Colored anodized aluminum may fade overtime.
Minerals in your water may cause the aluminum to darken or
spot. This can usually be removed by using a soap-filled steel
wool pad.
China, Crystal, Stoneware: Some hand-painted pieces
may discolor, fade, or spot. Hand-wash these pieces.
Position fragile glassware so that it will not topple over or
contact other pieces during the wash cycle.
Glass: Milk glass may yellow.
Non-Stick Coatings: Apply a light coating of vegetable oil to
non-stick surfaces after drying.
Plastics: Ensure the piece is dishwasher safe.
Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver, and Silver Plate: To
prevent possible corrosion, place items made of different
metals so that they do not contact each other.
Not Recommended
Acrylic: Crazing (small cracks throughout the acrylic) may
Occur.
Adhesive.Joined Pieces: Adhesives that join materials
such as plastic, wood, bone, steel copper, tin, etc. may
loosen.
Bone-Handled Utensils: Handles may separate.
Iron: Iron will rust. Hand-wash and dry immediately.
Non-Dishware Items: Your dishwasher is intended for use
in cleaning ONLY standard household dishware and
kitchenware.
Pewter, Brass, Bronze: Pewter will tarnish. Hand-wash
and dry immediately.
Tin: Tin will rust. Hand-wash and dry immediately.
Wood: Wooden bowls, wooden utensils, and wood-handled
utensils can crack, warp, and lose their finish.
4 Materials
I. Using your Dishwasher
_,. Dishware Preparation
1. General Guidelines
_I DO not pre-wash items having loosely-attached soiling
Remove large food particles, bones, seeds, toothpicks, and
excessive grease.
c) Items having burned-on or hard, stuck-on soiling may
require soaking and hand-scouring before being placed in
the dishwasher.
B. Loading the Dishwasher
1. General Guidelines
a) Check the Materials section of this manual if you are unsure
about an item's dishwasher suitability.
b) Load only dishwasher-safe items into the dishwasher.
_Load items so that water can reach every part of every item.
Place pots, pans, cups, bowls, and glasses upsidedown in
the racks.
e) Separate items of different metals.
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NOTE: Before you push the top rack back into the dish-washer,
ensure that the rack height is the same on both sides.
Otherwise, the dishwasher door will not shut and the top rack
spray arm will not connect to the water circuit.
e) Push the top rack back into the dishwasher.
Flip Tines
Flip Tines fold down to make loading the racks easier in some
instances.
t) Grasp the tine stem as shown in Figure 3 and fold the tines
downward.
2. Top Rack Accessories
Automatic Adjustability Top Rack Height Adjustment
The top rack can be raised to accommodate items up to 8'_
(20cm) in the top rack and 14" (36cm) in the bottom rack, or
lowered to accommodate items up to 10" (25cm) in the top
rack and 12" (30cm) in the bottom rack.
To lower the top rack:
_I Pull the top rack out of the dishwasher until it stops rolling.
Press the blue Automatic Adjustability handles inward as
shown in Figure 1. The rack will drop to its lowered position.
To raise the top rack:
c) Pull the top rack out of the dishwasher until it stops rolling.
o) Grasp the top of the rack above the Automatic Adjustability
handles and pull it upward as shown in Figure 2 until the
Automatic Adjustability handles lock the rack into position
(you do not need to press the Automatic Adjustability
handles in order raise the rack).
Cup Shelves
g) Grasp the Cup Shelves as shown in Figure 4 and fold them
down,
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h) Place cups upside-down on the Cup Shelves The Cup
Shelves can also hold large cooking utensils.
3. Loading the Top Rack
NOTE: Check the Wash Cycle Options section of this manual
for information on the Top Tier Only TM cycle.
a) Figure 5 shows a typical mixed load in the top rack.
Dishware Preparation Loading the Dishwasher 5
Using your Dishwasher..continued
Figure 6 shows the top rack load pattern for 10 place
settings.
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10 Place
5. Loading the Bottom Rack
NOTE: Keep the vent on the tub's right side clear by placing tall
items such as plastic cutting boards and tall baking sheets on
the bottom rack's left side, center, or back.
a) Place large items in the bottom rack. Load pots and pans
upside-down. Figure 9 shows a typical mixed load in the
bottom rack.
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Setting
b) Figure 10 shows the bottom rack load pattern for 10 place
settings.
c) Figure 7 shows the top rack load pattern for 12 place
settings.
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12 Place
Setting
NOTE: When pushing the top rack into the dishwasher, push it
until it stops against the back of the tub. Otherwise, the top rack
spray arm may not connect to the water supply.
d) When the top rack is loaded, push it into the dishwasher.
4. Bottom Rack Accessories
Flip Tines
Flip Tines fold down to make loading the racks easier in some
instances.
a) Grasp the tines as shown in Figure 8 and fold the tines
downward.
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I
10 Place
Setting
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c) Figure 11 shows the bottom rack load pattern for 12 place
settings.
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12 Place
Setting
o) When the bottom rack is loaded, push it into the dishwasher.
6 Loading the Dishwasher
Using your Dishwasher..continued
Loading Extra Tall Items
If an item is too tall to be placed into the bottom rack even with
the top rack in the raised position:
a) Remove the empty top rack by pulling it out of the dishwasher
until it stops rolling.
b) Pull the front of the rack upward and outward until the rollers
are completely free of the roller guides. Set the top rack aside.
c) Push the roller guides back into the dishwasher.
o_ Insert the Extra Tall Item Sprinkler into the top rack spray outlet
and turn the sprinkler clockwise to lock it into position as
shown in Figure 12.
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NOTE: Keep the vent on the tub's right side clear by placing
tall items such as plastic cutting boards and tall baking
sheets on the bottom rack's left side, center, or back.
e) Place your extra tall item(s) in the bottom rack as shown in
Figure 13.
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Remove the sprinkler and return the dishwasher to its
normal condition:
f) Turn the sprinkler counter-clockwise and remove it from the
top rack spray outlet.
g) Retrieve the top rack.
h) Tilt the top rack upwards and position the top rack rollers
onto the roller guides.
i) Continue pushing the top rack until the rollers are on the
guide.
]) Push the top rack into the dishwasher.
7. Loading the Silverware Basket
a) Keep children away from knives and other sharp utensils.
NOTE: The silverware basket tops can be folded up to
accomodate large or oddly-shaped items.
b) With the silverware basket tops down, load the silverware
basket following a pattern suggested by Figure 14, placing
knives with their handles up, and forks and spoons with
their handles down.
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DISHWASHER DAMAGE: Reinstalling the top rack without
removing the extra tall item sprinkler can damage the
dishwasher, Do not reinstall the top rack with the
sprinkler installed,
Loading the Dishwasher 7
c) if large or oddly*shaped items are to be loaded into the
silverware basket with the tops up, load the items so that
they do not nest together. Load knives and sharp utensils
with their handles up.
d) The basket splits along its length, making two halves that
may be placed in a variety of positions in the lower rack,
greatly increasing the lower rack's loading versatility.
Using your Dishwasher..continued
ro split the Flexible Silverware Basket:
e) Grasp the basket and slide the two halves in opposite
directions as shown in Figure 15A, and pull the two halves
apart as shown in Figure 15B.
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C. Adding Detergent and Rinse Aid
1. Detergents
DISHWASHER DAMAGE: Using hand dishwashing products
in your dishwasher could damage your dishwasher. Do not
use hand dishwashing products in your dishwasher.
DISHWASHER DAMAGE: Too much detergent in soft water
may cause etching in glassware. Do not use too much
detergent if your water supply is soft.
a) Use only powdered detergents specifically designed for
dishwashers.
b) The detergent dispenser cup has lines that measure
detergent to 15 milliliters (ml) and 25mL 45ml of detergent
will completely fill the detergent dispenser cup.
NOTE: If you do not know the hardness of your water supply, use
15ml (1 Tbsp) of detergent. Increase the amount of detergent, if
necessary, to the least amount required to get your dishware
and kitchenware clean.
c) Use the measuring lines in the detergent dispenser cup as a
guide to measure the amount of detergent recommended in
Table 1.
Table 1 - Recommended Detergent Amount
Some suggestions for placing the two halves in the lower
rack are shown in Figure 16.
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Wash Unit of Hard Medium Soft
Cycle Measure
Normal mt 25-45 25 15_25
Wash Tbsp 1_3/4 to 3-1/2 1_3/4 1 to 1_3/4
Quick mt 15_25 15 15
Wash Tbsp 1 to 1-3/4 1 1
2. Rinse Aids
a) Always use a liquid rinse aid, even if your detergent contains
rinse aid or drying additive.
3. The Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser
Filling the Detergent Dispenser
a) If the dispenser cover is shut, open it by pressing the blue
release tab in the direction of the arrow shown in Figure 17.
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b) Fill the detergent dispenser cup with the amount of detergen
recommended in Table 1.
8 Loading the Dishwasher Adding Detergent and Rinse Aid
Using your Dishwasher..continued
Shut the detergent dispenser cover by sliding the cover to
the left and pressing it down firmly so that it snaps shut as
shown in Figure 18.
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The cover will open during the cycle to dispense the detergent.
Filling the Rinse Aid Dispenser
d) Open the rinse aid dispenser by pressing the star on the
cover with your index finger while lifting the tab with your
thumb as shown in Figure 19.
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e) Add liquid rinse aid to the dispenser as shown in Figure
20A until the rinse aid reservoir is full Wipe up any excess
rinse aid that puddles when the dispenser reservoir full.
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Rinse Aid Dispenser Regulator
The amount of rinse aid dispensed can be regulated to control
spotting and streaking. The Rinse Aid Dispenser Regulator as
shown in Figure 21 is preset at 4.
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To adjust the amount of rinse aid dispensed:
h) Open the rinse aid dispenser cover.
i) If your dishes are streaked after washing, turn the regulator
to a lower number.
j) If your dishes are spotted after washing, turn the regulator to
a higher number.
D. Operating the Dishwasher
1. Select the Proper Wash Cycle
a) Items with baked-on or hard, dried-on soiling will require
Scrub Wash and possibly soaking and hand-scouring
before being placed in the dishwasher.
b) The Normal Wash cycle will thoroughly clean large loads
having loosely attached normal soiling.
c) For delicate or heirloom dishware and silverware, or other
special items, select the China Gentle after referring to the
Materials section of this manual. Hand*washing may be
the best treatment of such items.
o) For lightly soiled items try Quick Wash.
e) The Rinse cycle will allow you to keep a small load in your
dishwasher until you have enough items for a full load.
f) A small load can also be placed in the top rack and given
complete washing by the Top Tier Only TM cycle.
More information on dishwasher cycles is in the Wash Cycle
Information section of this manual.
Check the Wash Cycle Options section of this manual for
information on the Top Tier Only TM cycle, Delay Start, and
Additional Drying Heat.
f) Return the rinse aid dispenser cover to its shut position and
press it firmly so that the cover snaps shut.
NOTE: Figure 20B represents a completely empty rinse aid
reservoir.
g) Refill the rinse aid dispenser when the rinse aid reservoir
level indicator as shown in Figure 20B begins to show a
silver background with black lines or when the Refill Rinse
Aid indicator comes on.
NOTE: After filling the Rinse Aid dispenser, the Refill Rinse Aid
Indicator will go out in a few minutes after the dishwasher door
is shut.
Adding Detergent and Rinse Aid
2. Starting the Dishwasher
a) Shut the dishwasher door.
b) Press the On/Off button as shown in Figure 22.
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c) Press the button for the wash cycle desired.
o) The dishwasher will start and continue operating until the
end of the selected cycle.
Once you start the dishwasher, leave the dishwasher door shut
until it finishes the cycle.
Operating the Dishwasher
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Using your Dishwasher..continued
=."Refill Rinse Aid" Indicator
Fill the Rinse Aid dispenser when the Refill Rinse Aid message
comes on as shown in Figure 23.
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4. "Sanitized" Indicator
The Sanitized indicator appears on the control panel display as
hown in Figure 24.
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_hen the Sanitized indicator lights, it means that your dishes
have been sanitized according to very strict standards of wash
time and water temperature. The standards for sanitization are
set by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) and are
explained in the document ANSI/NSF 184, Residential
Dishwashers. More information on NSF standards is available
at the NSF website http://www.nsfconsumer.org/home/
appliances.asp.
The dishwasher cycles that are NSF certified are Scrub Wash,
Normal Wash, and China Gentle. When these cycles are
complete, the "Sanitized" indicator on your dishwasher control
panel will illuminate.
Note: If your household water supply is too hot, your
dishwasher's heating time may be reduced and the "Sanitized"
light or symbol may not illuminate. Your dishwasher Installation
Manual has information on the recommended temperature for
your household hot water supply.
b) Wait at least ten seconds or until water noises stop before
opening the dishwasher door.
c) To resume the cycle, shut the dishwasher door and press
the On/Off button.
6. Canceling or Changing a Cycle
a) To cancel or change a cycle, press and hold for three
seconds the two buttons labeled "Cancel Drain" as shown ir
Figure 25 until the digital readout shows "0".
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b) Wait for approximately one minute, then press the On/Off
button
c) You may now begin a new cycle.
E. Wash Cycle Options
1. Top Tier Only TM Cycle
This option allows you to save energy and water by washing
loads small enough to fill only the top rack.
Note: The Top Tier Only option does not reduce wash time
To use the Top Tier Only cycle
a) Load the top rack.
b) Press the On/Off button.
c) Press the button for the desired wash cycle.
d) Press the Top Only button.
2. Delay Start
This option allows you to delay the start of the selected wash
cycle for up to 24 hours.
a) Press the On/Off Button
b) Press and hold for three seconds the Delay Start button as
shown in Figure 26 until the LED display shows the number
of hours of delay desired.
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5. Interrupting a Cycle
NOTE: Should you need to interrupt a cycle (to add or remove an
item, to add detergent, etc.), it is best to do so within the first 30
minutes of the cycle.
a) Press the On/Off button to stop the dishwasher.
c) Press the button for the desired wash cycle. You can change
the delay time and/or the cycle at any time during the delay.
SCALD HAZARD: You could be seriously scalded if you
open the dishwasher door quickly during a wash or rinse
cycle. Do not fully open the dishwasher door for at least
10 seconds after the dishwasher has stopped, or until
water noises stop.
10 Adding Detergent and Rinse Aid Operating the Dishwasher
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