Summary of Contents for Kenmore ULTRA WASH 665.1379 Series
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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 Model/Modelo/Modèle 665.1379 = color number, número de color, numéro de couleur Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com W10040750A Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8...
Master Protection Agreements WARRANTY..................3 Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new DISHWASHER SAFETY..............4 ® Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for years of Before Using Your Dishwasher ............5 dependable operation. But like all products, it may require PARTS AND FEATURES ..............6 preventive maintenance or repair from time to time.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE LIFE OF THE DISHWASHER, ON KENMORE ELITE STAINLESS STEEL TUB MODELS, Sears, Roebuck and Co. AGAINST LEAKS IN THE TUB AND INNER DOOR PANEL Dept.
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 is the safety alert symbol. 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”...
Before Using Your Dishwasher 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.
PARTS AND FEATURES A. Upper level wash I. Bottom rack Q. ULTRA FLOW™ water feed tube B. Top rack adjusters (two) J. Water inlet opening (in tub wall) R. TURBOZONE™ spray jets C. Utensil basket K. Heating element S. Silverware basket D.
Control Panel Model 665.1379 † = color number † Status indicator light labels are not actually on dishwasher door front. ULTRA WASH ® Soil Removal System The ULTRA WASH ® Soil Removal System gives you sparkling An ULTRA WASH ® optical soil sensor that detects soil level clean dishes, while using less energy and time.
START-UP GUIDE Before using your dishwasher, remove all packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety information and useful operating tips. Using Your New Dishwasher 1. Rinse aid is essential for good drying. Be sure to fill the 5.
Place items so open ends face down for best cleaning and Utensil basket draining. Use this extra capacity basket in the back of the top rack to hold Quiet operating tips spatulas, wooden spoons, and similar items. To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the racks.
3. Move the tines to the left to make room for larger dishes. Removable top rack Move the tines to the right to wedge plastic or other lightweight items against the side of the rack. The removable top rack allows you to wash larger items such as stock pots, roasters, and cookie sheets in the bottom rack.
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Load soup, cereal, and serving bowls in the rack in a variety Tip items toward the rear of the unit between the back two of ways depending upon their size and shape. Load bowls rows of tines to maximize coverage. securely between the rows of tines.
Fold-down tines Loading Silverware Basket Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take You can fold down one row of tines at the back of the bottom the basket out for loading on a counter or table. rack.
DISHWASHER USE Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser has two sections. The smaller Pre-Wash Filling the dispenser section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door. The larger Main Wash section automatically empties detergent into the dishwasher during the wash. (See the “Cycle 1.
Rinse Aid Dispenser IMPORTANT: Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse aid. The use of rinse aids greatly improves drying by allowing water to drain from the dishes after the final rinse. They also keep water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. Do not use a solid or bar-type rinse aid.
Cycle Selection Charts Select the wash cycle and options desired. Or press START/ Pots Pans RESUME to use the same cycle and options as the previous Use this cycle for heavily soiled pots, pans, casseroles, regular cycle. tableware and hard** water conditions. NOTE: If the last cycle you completed was a rinse cycle, the dishwasher will run the last full wash cycle and options that you Use both detergent dispenser sections.
Canceling a Cycle Option Selections 1. Open the door slightly to stop the cycle. Wait for the spraying You can customize your cycles by pressing an option. If you action to stop before opening the door to access the control change your mind, press the option again to turn the option off, panel.
Sani Rinse Cycle Status Indicators Follow the progress of your dishwasher with the Cycle Status Select this option to raise the water temperature in the final rinse indicators. to approximately 155°F (68°C). Sani Rinse adds heat and time to the cycle. This high temperature rinse sanitizes your dishes and glassware in accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers.
WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Aluminum Pewter, Brass, Bronze High water temperature and detergents High water temperatures and detergent can affect finish of anodized aluminum.
DISHWASHER CARE Cleaning Drain Air Gap Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn’t draining Cleaning the exterior well. Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a drain air gap between a built-in dishwasher and the home drain mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your system.
TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... White residue on the front of the access panel Dishwasher is not operating properly Was too much detergent used? Refer to the “Detergent Dispenser” section. Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle Is the brand of detergent making excess foam? Try a different Is the door closed tightly and latched?
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Dishes in the T ™ wash area are not clean Brown stains on dishes and dishwasher interior URBO Are the dishes loaded to face the T ™ spray jets? Does your water have high iron content? Rewash dishes URBO Load soiled dish surfaces to face the back of the dishwasher using 1-3 tsp (5-15 mL) of citric acid crystals added to the toward the T ™...