Kenmore 15828 manual

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    Ken ore MODELS 15821, 15825, 15828 3373964 Rev. A S_ars, Roebuck _nd Co. Hotfman Estates. IL 50179 U S_,[...]

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    Con n Dishwasher Safety .............................................................................. 3 America's Cleanest Dishes How the ULTRA WASH TM System works .................... 4 Parts and Features .................................................................. 5 Quick Reference Guide ........................................... 6-[...]

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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 is the safety alert symbol.. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kilt or hurt you and others.. All safety messages will be preceded by th[...]

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    America s The ULTRA WASH Soil Removal System uses a heavy duty grinder as a food disposer to grind large food particles,. All you need to do is remove bones, large chunks, or burned-on food.. Any remaining food wi!l be ground up and disposed of by the ULTRA WASH System. You can put any dishwasher-safe iterfi in the dishwasher and expect sparkling c[...]

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    Parts and Feat Use this section to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included Fold-down Top rack tines (p, 14) (p, 14) Third level Upper wash F_ spray arm (pp, 13-14) D Extra-capacity Top rack !;7 ]1 fold-down (pp_ 13_15[...]

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    Quick Reference 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. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to do so can result in death, fir[...]

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    Cycle time or Signal lights delay time display Cycle pads Option pads NOTE: PF will show on the display the first time your dishwasher is connected to electricity or when electricity returns after prolonged failure. To clear the display, press the Cancel/Drain pad, t, The ULTRA WASH TM Soi! Removal System is designed to remove food particles from t[...]

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    CYCLE = , QUICK RINSE Nl rl WASH RINSE A "J" shows what each cycle includes° MAIN WASH RINSE CYCLE TIME* DRY (MINUTES) 6 Fill 0 _ Detergent cups For rinsing dishes that will be washed later i i .... u uuHul.u..uuuu uu,u CHINA LIGHT ,I 62* Fill 1 _ Detergent cup A light wash and gentle dry for china and crystal. If you have not selected N[...]

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    Cancel/Drain To change a cycle: o During the first two minutes of operation while filling, simply select a new cycle. OR o After the first two minutes, press Cancel/Drain, wait two minutes, and select a new cycle. (Remember to add detergent if the dishwasher has already gone through the wash portion of the cycle,) i...,.i . n.iH, i . Automatic Prep[...]

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    $ig sal " ° , ,un,, Water Heating The Water Heating fight glows to indicate the dish- washer is heating water to the proper dishwashing temperature if your household water is not hot enough NOTE: The electronic time display will pause whife this occurs° o All cycles (except Quick Rinse) automatically heat water during the final rinse. Water [...]

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    Your Part ° Cleaning Operating your dishwasher properly enables you to obtain the best possible results, This section explains proper dishwasher operation,, o Use automatic dishwashing detergent only, Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy. o Add detergent just before starting cycle. ° Store tightly closed detergent in a cool, dry place[...]

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    Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a liquid rinse agent. A rinse agent greatly improves dish drying by helping water flow off them during the last rinse, A rinse agent also keeps water from forming droplets and drying as spots or streaks° A small amount of rinse agent automatically releases into the rinse water during the final rinse of ea[...]

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    L@ad ng Your D sh asher This section tells you how to load your dishwasher properly for the best washing and rinsing results. o To save water and energy, do not rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. o Remove large pieces of food, bones, and other hard items. The ULTRA WASH TM module will remove food particles from the water. The mod[...]

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    = o Load plastic items in the top rack only Only plastic items marked "dishwasher safe" are recommended. o Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not move them during the cycle To avoid chipping, do not let stemware touch other items. o Small bowls, pans, and other utensils can be placed in the top rack° Do not cover third lev[...]

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    Remove thetop rack when you need more space to load tall items in the bottom rack. To remove the top rack: t, Remove all toaded items from top rack. 2_ Gently pull out and up on left end cap tab.. 3o Slide end cap up and off of guide rail. 4. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to remove right end cap. 5. Hold top rack with both hands and pull rack forward until [...]

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    ............................ i .. H..I..,..I o Load items so they do not block or cover the spray tower o Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the iower spray arm_ The spray arm must move freely. o When the bottom rack is removed, replace with bumpers in front. Mixed load Spray tower FoUd-down divider A fold-down divider at[...]

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    .................................................... i o Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. NOTE: You can remove the basket for easy unloading° Always unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks to avoid spilling water droplets on the silverware° • Place[...]

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    If you have anydoubts about washing a particular item, check with themanufacturer to seeif it is dishwasher safe, MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL INFORMATION Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents may affect finish of anodized aluminum.. Bottles and Cans No Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached with glue can loosen[...]

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    @ar ng ¥@ Your new dishwasher is designed to give you many years of dependable service. There are a few things you can do to maintain your dishwasher properly, This section tells you how to clean and care for your dishwasher. Refer to "Solutions to Common Problems" on pages 23-25 for special cleaning problems, Cleaning the exterior In mo[...]

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    6. Reconnect both water inlet and water outlet to the water supply valve. 7. Empty the pan and reposition it under the water pump 8. Remove the clamp and disconnect the drain hose from the water pump; drain water into pan 9, Reconnect drain hose to the water pump, being sure to position the clamp over the connection. 10. Replace the lower access pa[...]

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    , ,,, i,,,,,,, = Upper panel t. Insert a finger under one end of the retainer, Pull the retainer towards you in a peeling action. Set retainer aside 3, With desired color facing out, insert one side of color panel into door frame,. 2, Lift color panels at outer edges. Use one hand to • bow bottom of panel Remove color panel(s)_ Do not remove spac[...]

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    Access panel . Push up with thumbs on each end of access panel top trim to unsnap trim, Remove trim and set aside,, 3. With desired color facing out, slide access panel into access panel frame. % 2. Carefully slide access oanel upward and remove. Do not remove spacer. 4. Make sure access panel has slid into groove along bottom of access panel frame[...]

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    The following chart is a convenient checklist for handling minor performance problems. Go over this listbefore calling forservice. If you are unable to solve your dishwasher's problem, please see "Troubleshooting." If you still need help, see "Sears Repair Services" toll-free numbers on page 27. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Food [...]

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    CAUSE SOLUTION PROBLEM Spotting and filming (cont.) Cycle takes extremely long time Dishes do not dry completely Silica film or etching (silica film is a white iridescent deposit; etching is a cloudy film) Black or gray marks on dishes Brown stains on dishes and dishwasher interior Insufficient fill caused by tow water pressure Home water pressure [...]

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    PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Orange stains on dishwasher interior Large amounts of tomato-based foods on dishes placed in the dishwasher Stains may gradually fade over time. Regutar use of heated drying may cause stains to fade siowen Stains will not affect dishwasher performance. Regular use of Quick Rinse cycle or Air Dry option wil! reduce the likelih[...]

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    T oub ÷shoo ng Please check the chart below for problems you can fix. it could save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, see "Sears Repair Services" tofFfree numbers on page 27_ lu,H PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle ts the door tightly closed and securely latched? Has the cycl[...]

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    For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week (1-800-366-7278) For in-home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (1-800-473-7247) For the location of a Sears Repair Service Center in your area Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to i[...]

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    FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON DISHWASHERS For one year from the first day of use in your home, Sears will repair, free of charge, defects in materials or workmanship. LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE ULTRA WASH TM WASH SYSTEM After the first year and through two years from the first day of use in your home, Sears will furnish, free of charge, replacement parts [...]