Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 665.17422 Kenmore
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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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL ........................................... 2 WARRANTY ......................................................................... 3 DISHWASHER SAFETY .................................................... 4 PARTS AND FEATURES .
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.
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.
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.
PARTS AND FEATURES 9 2 10 3 4 5 6 11 12 /Y ,/ / / 7 _ 1. Top rack 2. Spray tower protector 3. Bottom rack 4. Spray arm 5. Water inlet opening [in tub wall] 6. Rack bumper 7. Heating element 8. Vent 9. Silverware basket 10. Model and serial number label 11.
The Soil Settler soil removal system cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent against soiled dishes. When a cycle is started, the dishwasher fills with water to a level near the bottom of the overfill protector.
5. Push door firmly closed. The door latches automatically. Run hot water at the sink where you will connect dishwasher until water is hot. (See "Dishwasher Efficiency Tips.") Turn off the water and hook the dishwasher to the faucet. (See "Connecting Your Dishwasher.
Connecting the faucet adapter to faucets with internal threads Insert the 2 screens, the thin washer, and then the thick washer from the faucet adapter kit into the faucet adapter. Attach the adapter onto the end of the faucet. 1 2 4 1. Thick washer 2.
LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other 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 bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and utensils. Items with cooked-on or dried-on food should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown.
USING YOUR DISHWASHER Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorous for softening water. If you 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 phosphorous content higher than 8.
Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water. Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse aid.
,! _{ ! f If .... ......... .... k. on, ] OFF f'O Ts & PANS NOnMAL nlNSE HOL GHT Press the desired cycle. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the desired cycle. If the door is latched, you will hear the cycles start and stop as the Cycle Control knob passes each cycle mark.
If your dishwasher has more than one wash cycle, you can change a cycle anytime during a cycle. 1. Lift the door latch to stop the cycle. 2. Turn the Cycle Control knob clockwise. 3. Check the detergent dispensers. They must be filled properly for the new cycle.
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 Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents can affect finish of anodized aluminum.
CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Dishwasher is not operating properly Cleaning the exterior In most ca.
Dishes are not completely clean • Food soil left on the dishes Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Refer to the "Loading Your Dishwasher" section• Is the water temperature too low? If needed, turn home water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is at least 120°F (49°C).
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.
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