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Dishwasher
Lavavajillas
Lave-vaisselle
Models/Modelos/Mod_les 665.17422, 665.17425
Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.coro
3384575 Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 www.sears.ca
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL ........................................... 2 WARRANTY ......................................................................... 3 "We Service What We Sell" is our assurance that you can DISHWASHER SAFETY .................................................... 4 depend on Sears for service. Your dishwasher has added PARTS AND FEATURES ..................................................... 6 value when you consider that Sears has servi
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WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON KENMORE 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 WARRANTY FOR THE LIFE OF THE DISHWASHER, ON ULTRA LIFE TM TUB MODELS, AGAINST LEAKS IN THE TUB AND INNER DOOR PANEL For the life of the dishwasher, if a leak should occur
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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 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 This is the safety alert symbol. "WARNING." These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately f
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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 appro- priate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. WARNING
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PARTS AND FEATURES 9 2 10 3 11 4 12 /Y 5 ,/ 6 / / 7 _ 1. Top rack 6. Rack bumper 10. Model and serial number label 2. Spray tower protector 7. Heating element 11. Overfill protection float 3. Bottom rack 8. Vent 12. Detergent dispenser 4. Spray arm 9. Silverware basket 13. Rinse aid dispenser 5. Water inlet opening [in tub wall] Control Panel FOTS & PANS _A, NO HEAT I e_S HOLD _V E*_W _D_f_AL i! ® _ ®_j I pots NORMAL L_HT Ak_sE J CYCLES OPTIONS 0 m_s_ m 6
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START-UP GUIDE Before using your dishwasher, remove all hang tags, The Soil Settler soil removal system cleans by spraying a temporary labels, and packaging materials. Read this mixture of hot, clean water and detergent against soiled dishes. entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety information and useful operating tips. When a cycle is started, the dishwasher fills with water to a level near the bottom of the overfill protector. This water is pumped through the rotating spray t
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5. Push door firmly closed. The door latches automatically. Run hot water at the sink where you will CONNECTING YOUR connect dishwasher until water is hot. (See "Dishwasher Efficiency Tips.") Turn off the water and hook the dishwasher to the faucet. (See "Connecting DISHWASHER Your Dishwasher.") Turn on the hot water. I -dt NOTE: A special adapter must be installed on the faucet before the dishwasher can be connected. Complete Installation Instructions and the adapter are packed with your dishwa
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Connecting the faucet adapter to faucets with internal threads Insert the 2 screens, the thin washer, and then the thick You can draw water from the faucet while the dishwasher washer from the faucet adapter kit into the faucet adapter. is connected. Attach the adapter onto the end of the faucet. NOTE: Do not draw water while the dishwasher is filling or while water is being pumped out. (This helps prevent a low 1 fill when dishwasher is filling or mixing drain water with fresh water when dishwa
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LOADING YOUR The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller DISHWASHER items. (See recommended loading patterns shown•) NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown• Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other n-vF_ hard items from the dishes• it is not necessary to rinse the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher• The wash module removes food particles from the water. The module contains a chopping device which will reduce the size of food ite
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• 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 The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, move freely. and utensils. Items with cooked-on or dried-on food • Do not load items between the bottom rack and the should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) side of the dishwasher tub. You can block the water inlet
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Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorous for softening water. If you USING YOUR have hard water and use a detergent with a phosphorous content of less than 8.7%, you might need to use more detergent, or use a detergent with a DISHWASHER phosphorous content higher than 8.7%. Where to fill The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The Pre-Wash Top of 3rd step (3 tbs or 45 g) section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door. 1. 2. 3. 4. Top o
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Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and allowing water to drain off of the dishes during the final helps glasses dry spot-free. For best dishwashing results, rinse by releasing a small amount of the rinse aid into the water must be at least 120°F (49°C) as it enters the rinse water. Your dishwasher is designed to use a liq
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,! _{ ! f OFF NOnMAL If .... ......... .... f'O Ts & PANS nlNSE HOL on, GHT ] k. Use this cycle for china Use and crystal. This cycle covered Press the desired cycle. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the uses a light wash and detergent desired cycle. If the door is latched, you will hear the gentle dry. During the dispenser cycles start and stop as the Cycle Control knob passes heated dry, the heating section. each cycle mark. This is normal and does not hurt the element cycles on and dishwasher.
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The dishes take longer to dry and some spotting can occur. For best drying, use a liquid rinse aid. Some items (such as plastics) may need towel drying. If your dishwasher has more than one wash cycle, you can NOTE: No Heat Dry is an option with all cycles. change a cycle anytime during a cycle. IMPORTANT: 1. Lift the door latch to stop the cycle. Operate your dishwasher only when you are at home. 2. Turn the Cycle Control knob clockwise. if your home is equipped with a water softener, do not 3.
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Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments WASHING SPECIAL No Pewter, Brass, Bronze High water temperatures and ITEMS detergent can discolor or pit the finish. If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check Disposable No with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. Plastics Cannot withstand high water Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments temperatures and detergents. Plastics Yes Aluminum Yes Always check manufacturer's High water temperature and recommendations before washing. deterge
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TROUBLESHOOTING CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Dishwasher is not operating properly Cleaning the exterior Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle Is the door closed tightly and latched? In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the Is the right cycle selected? Refer to the "Cycle Selection outside of your dishwasher looking nice and cl
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1. Wash and rinse dishes• Use an air-dry or an energy Dishes are not completely clean saving dry option. Remove all silverware or metal items• • Food soil left on the dishes 2. Put 2 cups (473 mL) white vinegar in a glass or Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Refer to the dishwasher-safe measuring cup on the bottom rack• "Loading Your Dishwasher" section• 3. Run the dishwasher through a complete washing Is the water temperature too low? If needed, turn home cycle using an air-dry or an energy s
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Dishes do not dry completely • Dishes are not dry Did you load your dishwasher to allow proper water drainage? Do not overload. Refer to the "Loading Your Dishwasher" section. Use a liquid rinse aid to speed drying. Are the plastics wet? Plastics often need towel drying. Is the rinse aid dispenser empty? Refer to the "Rinse Aid Dispenser" section. Did you use an air-dry or energy-saving dry option? Use a heated drying option for dryer dishes. Dishes are damaged during a cycle • Chipping of dishe
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