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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
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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 WHAT WE SELL WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL .................... ...... ................ 2 "We Service What We Sell" is our assurance that you can depend on Sears for service. Your dishwasher has added WARRANTY ................................... _ ......................... _........... 3 value when you consider that Sears has service units DISHWASHER SAFETY .................................................... 4 nationwide, staffed with professional technicians Before Using
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LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON THE ULTRA WASH WASH SYSTEM WARRANTY 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 FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON 770 SERIES Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide, Sears will KENMORE ULTRA WASH* DISHWASHERS replace any part of the ULTRA WASH wash system (motor, For one year from the date of purchase, when this pump, spray arms, ULTRAFLOW* water f
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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 is the safety alert symbol, '_/VARNING," These words mean: You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS BeforeUsingYourDishwasher = 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 cod
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PARTS AND FEATURES lO 2 14 15 16 1. Upper level wash 8. Heating element 16. Overfill protection float 9. Vent 2. Top rack 17. Detergent dispenser 3. Utensil basket 10. Top spray arm 18. Rinse aid dispenser 4. Bottom rack 11. Extra-capacity fold-down shelves Other features your dishwasher may have 5. Lower spray arm 12. ULTRA FLOW* water feed tube NO-FLIP* clips 13. Silverware basket 6. Water inlet opening [in tub wall] Fold-down tines 7. Rack bumper 14. Model and serial number label Small items
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8. Food soil is disposed down the drain with the wash water. ULTRAWASH*Soil RemovalSystem The ULTRA WASH soil removal system gives you sparkling clean dishes, while using less energy 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. 9. Fresh, hot water enters the dishwasher and sprays on • An ULTRA WASH sensor to monitor soil level and the dishes. The rinse water is then pumped through the adju
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START-UP GUIDE LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER 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. Loading Suggestions Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other UsingYourNew Dishwasher hard items from the dishes. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. The 1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks o
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Utensil basket Use this extra capacity basket on the top rack to hold Loadingthe TopRack spatulas, wooden spoons, and similar items. The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller items. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) NOTE= The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown. Extra-capacity fold-down shelves Fold down the extra shelf on the right side of the top rack to hold additional cups, or long items such as utensils and spatulas. 10 place setting Fold-
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Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other large items at the sides and back. Loading such items in front can Loadingthe Bottom Rack keep the water spray from reaching the detergent dispenser. The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and utensils. Items with cooked-on or dried-on food • Secure heavily soiled cookware face down in the rack. should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing inward to the • Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop spray. (See recommended loading
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Loadingthe USING YOUR SilverwareBasket DISHWASHER Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. NOTE: Unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks to avoid spilling water droplets on the silverware. Detergent Dispenser Place small items like baby bottle caps, jar lids, corn The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The Pre-Wash cob holders, etc., in the section(s) with hinged cover(s). section empties detergent into th
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How much detergent to use Medium to Hard For normally soiled and Water • The amount of detergent to use depends on the heavily soiled loads: hardness of your water and the type of detergent. If you • Fill the Main Wash section 7 to 12 grains per use too little, dishes won't be clean. If you use too gallon (3 tbs or 45 g) much in soft water, glassware will etch. • Partially fill the Pre-Wash Water hardness can change over a period of time. Find section (2 tbs or 30 g) if out your water's hardness
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4, If the water temperature at the faucet is below 120°F (49°C), have a qualified person raise the water heater's DishwasherEfficiencyTips thermostat setting. Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing To save water and energy, do not rinse dishes before detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and putting them into the dishwasher. helps glasses dry spot-free. For best dishwashing results, Use a low energy, quick, or short cycle whenever water must be at least 120°F (49°C) as
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ControlPanel O OQO gig gO g g SENSING WATER HEATING WASH RINSE DRY CLEAN LOCK ON HOURS 2 4 6 O g g g lB _ g O qllll) O ANS WASH MISER WASH RINSE :o.s i_.1 w... a io0,c.l I J SENSINGCYCLES OPTIONS CycleSelectionChart with normal amounts of detergent Use this cycle for loads Use both Select the wash cycle and options desired. Or press food soil. (The energy- dispenser START to use the same cycle and options as the previous usage label is based on sections. cycle. this cycle.) Soft Wash Rinse Main
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Changinga CycleorSetting and crystal. This cycle covered Use this cycle for china Use uses a light wash and detergent gentle dry. During the dispenser During the first minute of a cycle heated dry, the heating section. Press a new cycle and/or options, element cycles on and off. After the first minute of a cycle Soil Wash Rinse Main Rinse Final Dry Time Water Level Wash Heated (rain) Usage 1. Press Sensed Rinse (gal/L) O Heavy • • • • • 70* 6,5/24.6 130OF cycled (s4°c) Light • • • • 60* 4.3/16.;
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Control Lock On Use the Lock to prevent your dishwasher from accidentally OptionSelections being turned on. Use the Lock, also, to prevent accidental You can customize your cycles by pressing an option. If cycle or option changes during a cycle. you change your mind, press the option again to turn the option off. Select a different option if desired. LOCK ON You can change an option anytime before the selected option begins. For example, you can press an unheated When LOCK ON is lit, all buttons
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CycleStatusIndicators DryingSystem Follow the progress of your dishwasher with the Cycle During drying, you can see steam escaping through the Status Indicators. CLEAN glows when a cycle is finished. vent at the upper left corner of the door. This is normal as The light turns off when you open the door or press the heat dries your dishes. Cancel/Drain. I I III III II I SENSING WATERHEATING WASHING RINSE DRY CLEAN Sensing Your dishwasher senses the soil level on the dishes. Soil IMPORTANT: The va
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MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE?/COMMENTS WASHING SPECIAL Pewter, Brass, No 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. Aluminum Yes Plastics Yes High water temperature and Always check manufacturer's detergents can affect finish of recomme
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DrainAir Gap CARING FOR YOUR Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher DISHWASHER isn't draining well Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a drain air gap between a built-in dishwasher and the home drain system. If a drain is clogged, the drain air gap Cleaning Your Dishwasher protects your dishwasher from water backing up into it. Cleaning the exterior In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the
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5. Remove the spring clamp from the water outlet and separate from the water supply valve; drain water into StoringYourDishwasher pan. Storing for the summer 6. Reconnect both water inlet and water outlet to the water supply valve. Protect your dishwasher during the summer months by turning off the water supply and power supply to the 7. Empty the pan and reposition it under the water pump. dishwasher. 8. Remove the clamp and disconnect the drain hose from Moving or winterizing your dishwasher t
