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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_

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PROBLEM

 

CHECK THE FOLLOWING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dishwasher

ts the

door tightly

closed

and securely latched?

 

 

 

 

 

does not run

Has the cycle been set correctly?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or stops during

Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown or tripped?

 

 

 

 

 

a cycle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

is the delay feature on?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the motor has stopped because of an overload, it will automatically reset itself

 

 

within a few minutes. If the motor does not start, calt for service,.

 

 

 

 

 

Is the water supply turned on?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dishwasher

The dishwasher

will run longer while heating water. This is normal. The time show-

seems to run

ing on the electronic display

will pause while water is heating-

See pages

9 and !0.

too long

 

If the water temperature

is below

135°F (57°C):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

o a delay will occur in the main wash if the Water Heat option is selected

 

 

 

 

o three delays will occur if the Pots Pans cycle is selected..

 

 

 

 

 

 

o the final rinse will automatically delay until the water temperature reaches

 

 

 

135°F (57°C),

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dishwasher

ls overfill protector

stuck

in "up"

position?

Overfill protector

should

move

up and

will not fill

 

down

freely

Press down

to

release.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water remains

Wait for the cycle to finish. A small amount

of water remaining is normal

 

 

in dishwasher

Clqeck the drain air gap

accessory (if installed)

to see if it is clogged.

 

 

 

Detergent

 

Has the cycle completed?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

remains in cow

ls the detergent

fresh

and dry without lumps?

 

 

 

 

 

 

ered section of

ls the bottom

rack

in backwards?

The rack

bumpers should

face the door.

 

dispenser

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dishes are not

Is the rinse agent

dispenser

 

empty? Using

a rinse agent

greatly improves

drying.

as dry as you

See page 12.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

expected

 

Do not use No Heat Dry option on the next

load.

 

 

 

 

 

Grinding,

grating,

Has a hard object

entered

the ULTRA WASH TM module?

The sound

should

stop

crunching,

or

when

the object

is ground

up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

buzzing sounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

White residue

Is too

much detergent

being used? See page

11 for recommended

amounts

of

appears on front

detergent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of access

panel

Some

liquid

detergents

develop

excess foam

and buildup on access panel. Try a

 

 

different brand to reduce foaming and eliminate buildup.,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Models 15821, 15825 3373964 Rev. a Sears Repair Services Loading Your Dishwasher AmericasCleanest DishesSolutions to Common Dishwasher Safety Separated by Washing Waterand DrainingParticles are SpinningUltra Wash TM Fold-downShelves Quick Reference Cycle time or Signal lights Delay time displayDRY Cycle TimeWash Rinse Quick RinseNo Heat Dry Cancel/DrainAutomatic Preprogramming Sani RinseWater Heating Sani CompleteHow much detergent to use Where to FillDetergent dispenser To fill dispenser To check water temperatureKeep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a liquid Do not fill past@ad ng Your D sh asher Extra-capacity fold-downshelves Adjustable top rackUtensil basket Fold-down tinesTo remove the top rack To replace the top rackFoUd-down divider To avoid thumping and clattering noises during operation Material Dishwasher SAFE? EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL Information Interior Cleaning the interiorDishwasher On nextWater pump Reconnecting your dishwasherStoring for the summer Spring clamp and motorUpper panel ChannelAccess panel Cause ProblemSolution Problem Problem Cause Solution Oub ÷shoo ng Forthe repair or replacement Parts you need 3373964 Rev, a Full ONE-YEARWARRANTY on DishwashersAgainst Leaks in the TUB and Inner Door Panel