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Kenmore 665.17422 manual

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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.coro 3384575 Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 www.sears.ca[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL ........................................... 2 WARRANTY ......................................................................... 3 DISHWASHER SAFETY .................................................... 4 PARTS AND FEATURES ..................................................... 6 Soil SettlerSoil Removal Syst[...]

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    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. FULL WARRANTY FOR THE [...]

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    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 [...]

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    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. The dishwasher is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a groundi[...]

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    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. Overfill protection float 12. Detergent dispenser 13. Rinse aid dispenser Control Panel I pot[...]

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    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. This water is pumped through the rotating spray tower and spray arm, circulated through the filter system which coll[...]

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    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.") Turn on the hot water. I -dt 6. Press the desired cycle and [...]

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    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. Thin washer 3. Screens 4. Faucet adapter NOTE: Use both washers. You can draw water from the fauc[...]

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    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 module contains a chopping device which will reduce the size of food items• NOTE: If hard items such as [...]

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    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. Do not cover spray tower. See arrow. • Secure heavily[...]

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    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 8.7%. Where to fill The detergent dispenser[...]

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    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. Do not use a solid or bar-type. Checking the dispenser[...]

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    ,! _{ ! 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. This is normal and does not hurt the dishwasher. If you prefer, you can[...]

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    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. NOTE: Turning the Cycle Control knob can cause the covered Detergent Dispenser section [...]

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    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. Disposable No Aluminum Do not wash throwaway aluminum pans in the dishwasher. These might[...]

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    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 cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your dishwasher looking nice and[...]

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    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). Refer to the "Dishwasher Efficiency Tips" se[...]

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    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. Is the rinse aid dispenser empty? Refer to the "Rinse Aid Dis[...]

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    Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home,,, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM Anytime, day or night (1-8004694663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts & Repa[...]