Kenmore 665.16712, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...ve vaisselle Ultra Wash Models Modelos Mod_les 665 16712 665 16714 665 16717 665 16719 ILL I il II III I II I i I I 3384533 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2B8 www sears com www sears ca ...

Page 2: ...ur 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 Maintain the value of your KENMORE Dishwasher with a Sears Maintenance Agreement Sears dishwashers are designed manufactured an...

Page 3: ... defective materials or workmanship Customer assumes any labor costs associated with replacement of these parts WARRANTY RESTRICTION if the dishwasher is subject to other than private family use the above warranty coverage is effective for only 90 days WARRANTY SERVICE WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA This warranty applies ...

Page 4: ... 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 dur...

Page 5: ...r 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 pe...

Page 6: ...0 Vent 11 Extra capacity fold down shelves 12 Top spray arm 13 ULTRA FLOWTM water feed tube 14 Silverware basket 15 Model and serial number label 16 ULTRA WASH module 17 Overfill protection float 18 Detergent dispenser 19 Rinse aid dispenser Other features your dishwasher may have NO FUP TM clips Control Panel CYCLES POTS NORMAL WATER CHINA QUICK OPTIONS WASHING HITEMP AIR HEAIqN6 D_R_ _ ORyING LO...

Page 7: ...Before using your dishwasher remove all hang tags temporary labels and packaging materials Read this entire Use and Care Guide You will find important safety information and useful operating tips 1 Scrape large food soil and hard items toothpicks or bones from dishes 2 Properly load the dishwasher See Dishwaslqer Loaoing Make sure nothing prevents the spray arm s from spLnn_n 9 freely 3 Add deterg...

Page 8: ...eration Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the racks Make sure pot lids and handles pizza pans cookie sheets etc do not touch interior walls or interfere with the rotation of the spray arm Load dishes so they do not touch one another NOTE For built in models keep sink drain plugs closed during dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer through drains The top rack is designed for c...

Page 9: ... setting Load cookie sheets cake pans and other large items at the sides and back Loading such items in front can keep the water spray from reaching the detergent dispenser Secure heavily soiled cookware face down in the rack Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arm s The spray arm s must move freely Do not load items between the bottom rack and the side of the d...

Page 10: ...arger Main Wash section automatically empties detergent into the dishwasher during the main wash See the Cycle Selection Chart Use automatic dishwashing detergent only Other detergents can produce excessive suds that can overflow out of the dishwasher and reduce washing performance Add detergent just before starting a cycle Store tightly closed detergent in a cool dry place Fresh automatic dishwas...

Page 11: ... the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse aid Do not use a solid or bar type Checking the dispenser Check the center of the Fill Indicator cap Clear means it needs filling OR Or you can remove the Fill Indicator cap If an E is visible the dispenser is empty 4 Clean up any spilled rinse aid ...

Page 12: ...e water entering the dishwasher The cooler the water the longer the cycle time If the water is already hot enough the cycle time will be as shown Use this cycle for hard to Use both _ clean heavily soiled pots detergent 0 pans casseroles and dispenser regular tableware sections Soil Wash Rinse Main Rinse Final Dry Time Water Level Wash Heated mini Usage Sensed Rinse gaUL gT 10 8 Heavy 135 F 140 F ...

Page 13: ...ft up the door latch to stop the cycle Wait for the spraying action to stop before opening the door 2 Open the door If the main wash detergent dispenser is still closed add the item 3 Close the door but do not latch it Wait 30 seconds for the air in the dishwasher to warm up This reduces the amount of moisture escaping from the vent when restarting a cycle 4 Close the door firmly until it latches ...

Page 14: ...e in the selected number of hours 4 Press START NOTE To cancel the delay press CANCEL DRAIN until all Delay Hours lights are off IMPORTANT Operate your dishwasher only when you are at home If your home is equipped with a water softener do not start the dishwasher during the regeneration of the softener Follow the progress of your dishwasher with the Cycle Status indicators WASHING HEATING DRYING C...

Page 15: ... No Gold colored flatware will discolor Glass Yes Milk glass yellows with repeated dishwasher washing Hollow Handle No Knives Handles of some knives are attached to the blade with adhesives which can loosen if washed in the dishwasher Pewter Brass No Bronze High water temperatures and detergent can discolor or pit the finish Disposable No Plastics Cannot withstand high water temperatures and deter...

Page 16: ...ting and filming on dishes in Troubleshooting NOTE Run a Normal cycle with detergent after cleaning the interior The drain air gap is usually located on top of the sink or countertop near the dishwasher To order a drain air gap eal_ 1 800 366 7278 and ask for Part Number 300096 NOTE The drain air gap is an external plumbing device that is not part of your dishwasher The warranty provided with your...

Page 17: ...he dishwasher loaded correctly Refer to the Dishwasher Loading section Is the water temperature too low If needed turn home water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is at least 120 F 49 C Refer to the Dishwasher Efficiency Tips section Did you use the correct amount of fresh detergent Use recommended dishwasher detergents only Refer to the Detergent Dispenser section Never use less than...

Page 18: ...ash cycle with detergent If treatment is needed more often than every other month the installation of an iron removal unit is recommended Black or gray marks on dishes Are aluminum items rubbing dishes during washing Disposable aluminum items can break down in the dishwasher and cause marking Hand wash these items Remove aluminum markings by using a mild abrasive cleaner Orange stains on plastic d...

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