Page 3 - Warranty
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 ...
Page 4 - Dishwasher Safety; ADANGER; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Dishwasher Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in the manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt...
Page 5 - Before Using Your Dishwasher; AWARNING
Before Using Your Dishwasher AWARNING 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. AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground nut in terminal b...
Page 6 - Dishwasher Features; Control Panel
Dishwasher Features Funnel pages Nozzle and Upper Spray Tub Gasket page 15 Middle Spray Arm pages 10,16 Lower Spray Arm pages 11,16 Overfill Protector page 15 Prewash Detergent Cup page 13 Detergent Dispenser page 13 Rinse Aid Dispenser page 14 Vent pages6,8,17 Top Rack page 10,11 Serial Label (loca...
Page 7 - Wash System
Wash System Your Kenmore dishwasher filters 100% of the water for optimum cleaning. The wash system uses alternating arms to save water and energy and includes a heavy-duty stainless steel food disposer that grinds up large food particles. How the wash system works 1. Load the dishwasher (See Prepar...
Page 8 - Operating Instructions; Getting Started; Wash Delay
Operating Instructions Getting Started 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes). iffl mmiii II iitiri 7. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher untii water is hot. Turn water off. 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents). 8. To start, dose door to latch. 3. Add rins...
Page 9 - Option Selections
Operating Instructions (continued) Cycle Chart Cycle To Select Cycle Water (approx.) Time* (minutes) Washes/ Rinses P ahs r* For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with dried-on or baked-on soils. • Turn dial to POTS PANS. • Select HEATED WASH ON option. • Select other desired OPTIONS. 7.2 gal. 2...
Page 10 - Preparing and Loading Dishes; Dish Preparation; Loading the Top Rack
Preparing and Loading Dishes Dish Preparation Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash system will remove remaining food particles. Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups. Foods such as mustard, mayon...
Page 11 - Loading the Bottom Rack
Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Some models have a fold-down cup shelf or a cup shelf/stemware holder. They can be used to load two levels of cups, juice glasses, and other short items. Stagger items on upper level so that water can reach all inside surfaces. Fold up to load tall glasses. L...
Page 12 - Loading the Silverware Basket; Adding a Dish
Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Silverware Basket ^CAUTION Cut Injury Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down. Failure to do so may resuit in injury. Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table...
Page 13 - Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents; Filling the Detergent Dispenser
Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents Filling the Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser has one covered and one uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup falls into the dishwasher when the door is closed. The covered cup opens automatically to release detergent. • Use only fresh automatic ...
Page 14 - Dishwasher Dispenser; Rinse Aid; Factors Affecting; Water Pressure
Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents (eontinuad) Rinse Aid Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water spots and fiiming. Water “sheets" off dishes rather than forming water dropiets that cling and leave spots. A dispenser, located next to the detergent cup, automatically releases a mea...
Page 15 - Care and Cleaning; Care of Drain Air Gap
Care and Cleaning ^WARNING Burn Hazard Allow heating elennent to cool before cleaning the interior. Failure to do so can result in burns. Outside —Occasionally wipe with a mild nonabrasive detergent and water. Rinse and dry. Inside —The inside of the dishwasher is self-cleaning with normal use. If n...
Page 16 - Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Before calling for service, review this iist. It may save you both time and expense. This list inciudes common experiences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materiai in your dishwasher. Food Soils Left on Dishes • Choose another cycle for lo...
Page 18 - Removing Spots and Film
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Removing Spots and Film Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dishwasher. Dishes and glasses may aiso get spots and film for a number of reasons. (See Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy section.} To remove buildup, spo...
Page 19 - Your Home; in your home; Our Home
Get it fixed, at your home or ours! Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself...