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Kenmore  15161 Owner's Manual
Kenmore  15161 Owner's Manual

Kenmore 15161 Owner's Manual

Automatic dishwasher

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Owner's
Manual
Model Nos.
15161
15165
Model and Serial
Number Plate
,/=
'ienmore
AUTOMATIC
DISHWASHER
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating
Instructions
before first use of this product.
Sears,
Roebuck
Bnd Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
UoSJ,.
165D359_P065
SR5564
3_
CG
Pri_t_
in U,S,A.

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  • Page 1 15161 15165 Model and Serial Number Plate 'ienmore AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Sears, Roebuck Bnd Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 UoSJ,. 165D359_P065 SR5564 Pri_t_ in U,S,A.
  • Page 2 For one year from the first day of use dishwasher door. in your home, Sears will repair, free of charge, defects in material or workmanship All repair parts are available for immediate which appear in this dishwasher.
  • Page 3 Instructions with yourdishwasher,you • Store detergents and rinse agents in a can get a copy by contacting your Sears cool dry place out of children's reach. Service Center. • Do not tamper with controls.
  • Page 4 Appearanceswillvary accordingto the modelnumber Upper rack Wash tower Lowerrack Lowersprayarm Heating unit Right Side View Door latch Inner Door Controlpanel t==.= Door panel Detergentii Rinseagent dispensers dispenser Bottompanel Front View...
  • Page 5 •departmentor bringa sample intoyour detergents. For good washing and drying, Sears store for testing. the entering water must be at least 120°F. To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed 150°F.
  • Page 6 Most u tensils and dishware can be safely washed in your dishwasher. However, some materials may require special handling. Aluminum: Some darkening may take place. Colored aluminum may fade. Do not place aluminum items directly in front of detergent dispensers where contact with undissolved detergent could cause pitting, spotting or discoloration.
  • Page 7 _.arance may vary. IIIIIiill STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER • Load the dishwasher (see pages 11 • For all cycles but LIGHT WASH and and 12). RINSE & HOLD, slowly turrm the Dial to START. Then latch the door to start • Add detergent (see page 10). the dishwasher.
  • Page 8 LIGHT WASH For prerinsed or lightly soiled dishes and dishes that have been stored. Cycle Time: Approx. 86 minutes Water Usage: Approx. 6.6 gallons RINSE & HOLD For rinsing dishes that will be washed later. DO NOT use detergent. Select HOT DRY OFF no-heat drying option.
  • Page 9 HOW TO ADD A DISH DURING RMAL SIGHTS A CYCLE ,_UNDS • Add dishesany time duringRINSE & J'll see water vapor coming through HOLD cycle. me vents bythe door latch duringdrying and when wateris beingpumpedout. • With otherwashcycles,you can add dishesat any time BEFORE the You'llhear occasionalsounds whileyour detergentcup has opened.
  • Page 10 Always close the main CUll'tightly.Whe ..You'll find two detergent dispensers on is firmly latched you will hear a clickin[ the inside door of your dishwasher. sound. It is not necessary to overtighten_ Open cup Grasp handle, rotate Main cup _y_;and close tightly Close the main cup.
  • Page 11 PER RACK (appearancewillvary) _;_",upper rackis best for glasses,cups !'_. saucers. Cups and glassesfit best _=ongthe sides.This is also the place for dishwasher-safe plastics.Make sure small plastic itemsare lodgedin tightlyso they can't fall ontothe heatingunit.Arrange stemware so that it cannotmove easily. _)on'tlet the glassestoucheach other.
  • Page 12 LOWER RACK (appearance will vary) NOTE: Do not load large platters or trays Put fla,'ware in the removable basket w,;_';'_" fork and knife handles up to protect y_..:.: in front right corner of lower rack. They may prevent detergent from circulating hands.
  • Page 13 \RE OF SURFACES PROTECTION AGAINST FREEZING ', "lean control panel with lightly mpened cloth. Dry thoroughly. If dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter: DO NOT use abrasives or sharp objects--they could damage the control • Shut off water and electrical power. panel.
  • Page 14 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES You can change the door and lower access panel appearance of your dishwasher by ordering one of these optional accessories: • Color Panels • 1/4" Wood Panel Trim Kit These accessories are available from: Dri-View Manufacturing 4706 AIImond Avenue Louisville, KY 40209 Specify accessory number when ordering.
  • Page 15 SOLUTION IOBLEM " CAUSED •Check housefuse or circuitbreaker. nwasher • Dishwasher not wdl not start receiving electricity • Dial not in correct • Make sure Dial is turned far enough and position for cycle cycle button is fully pushed in. selected •...
  • Page 16 PROBLEM CAUSED SOLUTION • Raise water heater thermostat to 140°F it Dishes not dry .Water is not hot necessary. • HOT DRY OFF • Do not select HOT DRY OFF option. Allow option selected dishes to dry in heated air. •...
  • Page 17 ,1OBLEM CAUSED SOLUTION i.Too much Etching- • Reduce amount of dishwasher detergent. permanent detergent Use detergent with lower phosphorous content insoft water filming which cannot be removed • improper loading • Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded properly to permit water spray to rinse all surfaces.
  • Page 18 PROBLEM CAUSED SOLUTION "_ Motor hums • Dishwasher has • If you do not use your dishwasher often, not been used on set it to fill and pump out once every week. a regular basis This will help keep the seal moist and the garbage disposer clear.
  • Page 19 PROBLEMA CAUSADO SOLUClON _lanchas en el" • Esto descolorar& el interior de la tina de lavado • Algunos detergentes interior de la tina contienen colorantes con el uso prolongado. Revise el recipiente del de lavado (pigmentaci6n o detergente para ver si hay seSales de tintes) descoloraci6n.
  • Page 20 Searsse complaceen ofrecera susclientesservicio de reparaci6nde aparatoselectrodom6sticos y electr6nicos de todas las marcas EnSears ustedpuedecontarconoperadoresen espan_l a los quepuedeIlamar sin cargoalguno Para pedirserviciode reparaci6n a domicillo Llame 24 horas al dfa, 7 dfas a la semana 1 800-676-5811 Para ordenarpiezasconentrega a domicillo Llame de 7 am a 7 pm, 7 dfas a la semana 1 800'659-7084...

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