KENMORE ELITE DISHWASHERS 630.13952 630.13953 630.13959 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.ca www.kenmore.com www.sears.com Sears Canada Inc.
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SAFETY I. SAFETY IA. General hazards m Don’t use the dishwasher until it is completely installed. When opening the door on an uninstalled dishwasher, carefully open the door while supporting the rear of the unit. Failure to follow this warning can cause the dishwasher to tip over and result in serious injury. In some conditions, hydrogen gas can form in a hot water system that has not been used for weeks. Hydrogen gas is explosive.
INSTALLATION Don’t over tighten the 90° elbow. Doing so may damage the water inlet valve and cause a water leak. Temperatures required for soldering and sweating will damage the dishwasher’s water inlet valve. If plumbing lines are to be soldered or sweated, keep the heat source at least 6 inches (152.4 mm) away from the dishwasher’s water inlet valve. Check local plumbing codes for approved plumbing procedures and accessories. All plumbing should be done in accordance with national and local codes.
INSTALLATION If your dishwasher has pre-attached mounting brackets and you have a wooden under-counter, position brackets as far apart as possible by sliding them within slots in direction of arrows. Do not attach them to the countertop yet. If your dishwasher has pre-attached mounting brackets and the counter top is stone, use pliers to rotate bracket flanges to remove brackets from the top. Grasp brackets with pliers at perforation and bend until the rounded end breaks free. Discard the ends.
INSTALLATION IID. Water connection Install according to national and local codes. Carefully place dishwasher on its back to make water connections to the water inlet valve. Use a 90º elbow fitting with Teflon tape as needed. Don’t overtighten. Attach the hot water line to the 90° elbow and route it underneath the unit toward the hot water connection. Make sure the line doesn’t contact any moving parts. IIE. Drain and condensation hose connections Plumbing installations will vary - refer to local codes.
OPERATION III. OPERATION IIIA. Control layout IIIB. Features Sanitized and Refill Rinse Agent lights The Sanitized light comes on after certain wash programs have finished, showing dishes have been sanitized according to NSF standards. Check the Use & Care Guide to confirm which programs qualify as NSF rated. The Refill Rinse Agent light shows rinse-aid needs to be added. Reset (“Cancel – Reset”) To reset, push Cancel-Reset buttons at the same time.
OPERATION Changing basic features Some features can be changed on the fascia panel. End of cycle tone The End of cycle tone volume can be changed. Turn the dishwasher off and then push and hold the right Cancel Reset button while turning the dishwasher on – release buttons when a tone sounds or the right Cancel Reset button LED lights up. Pushing the right Cancel Reset button changes the setting – push it until the tone is at the desired volume (or the tone stops if it’s to be turned off).
OPERATION P(X) Program codes P0 = Functional test - used for assembly (do not use) P1 = Customer service test program (see E(X) error codes) P3 = Endurance / Life test (do not use) P4 = Control coding (see C(X) control codes) E(X) Error codes E0 = No errors E1 = Heating error E2 = NTC error E3 = Filling error E4 = Water switch cannot be positioned E5 = Safety float water level reached E6 = Aqua sensor error C(X) Control codes C9 = Sales demo mode Codes C1 through C9 are possible, depending on the model.
OPERATION Preparing a dishwasher for showroom use Turn off the power to the dishwasher or disconnect the dishwasher from the electrical power. WARNING: Danger of electrical shock! Remove the toe kick and locate the drain pump terminal shown below. Disconnect the terminal from the drain pump by squeezing and pulling it out. Cover the terminal with electrical tape to prevent electrical shock. Disconnect both ends of the short heater red wire – see section 5.2.3 to remove right side panel for access.
OPERATION Dispenser Adjusting rinse-aid dosage The amount of rinse-aid can be adjusted at the dispenser. Rinse-aid can be added by pouring it onto the arrow. Closing dispenser doors Slide cover fully left. Push back end of the cover (onto the arrow) down firmly until you hear a click.
COMPONENTS IV. COMPONENTS IVA. Dishwasher components Tank The tank, made of 304 stainless steel, isn’t available as a service part. Heater Operation Dishwashers use flow-through heaters instead of exposed elements, saving space and allowing taller tanks holding larger dinner plates. Flow-through heaters prevent dishware damage from exposed elements and allow water to be continuously filtered and heated.
COMPONENTS Leveling feet (front and rear) The base is supported by three leveling feet, two front and one rear. The rear leveling foot is adjusted from the front. Front feet have provisions for set screws (in installation parts bag). Water switch Motor operated water switches are mounted underneath heater assemblies.
COMPONENTS Circulation pumps, heaters & sumps for water switch / non-water switch models can’t be interchanged. Circulation pumps Bosch dishwashers use separate circulation and drain pumps to reduce overall size, noise, vibration and energy consumption. This allows the use of tall tanks, increasing overall space inside dishwashers where full-sized plates can be placed in both upper and lower racks. Circulation pumps are suspended by rubber straps to further reduce noise and vibration.
COMPONENTS Drain pump Drain pumps are mounted to sumps in the front of dishwashers -- they’re easily accessible from the front of dishwashers by removing toe kicks. Pump specifications Drain pump is rated 120V, 60 Hz, 35W, 0.85A. Solving installation issues Often improper installations, not drain pump issues, cause dishwashers to not drain properly. Must have drain hoses with high loops (min. 20” high) or drains with air gaps. Drain hoses are 6’ long and can be up to 10’ long.
COMPONENTS Siphoning Siphoning may occur in any type of drain pump when low water flow allows a siphon (suction) to develop, pulling waste water back into the pump. Sump check valves along with air gaps/high loops prevent siphons from being created. Terminal connections (Rast 5 connectors) Rast 5 terminal connectors provide more positive connections than spade terminals.
COMPONENTS Time-fill water valves look like pressure-fill valves, but have tight part tolerances to insure consistent water levels. Time-fill valves can replace pressure-fill valves, but pressure-fill valves can’t replace time-fill valves. Flowmeter Dishwashers use a flowmeter to provide more accurate water filling. impeller mounted magnet activates a reed switch. An Flowmeters are rated: 3.8 – 14 VDC, 1 ma 2.5 L / min, 0.
COMPONENTS Condensation tube The condensation tube is crucial for condensation drying, which dries dishes without a heating element in the bottom of the tank. Condensation tubes exit the dishwasher at the right side of the tank. Condensation tubes exit in the rear of dishwasher bases, allowing water vapor to evaporate, and aren’t connected to customer drains. Door spring Using hinge slider (sliding pulley) Hinge sliders (sliding hinge pulleys) are used instead of hinge pulleys.
COMPONENTS 618605 sliding hinge pulley kit consists of (2) sliding pulleys and (2) cords. Hinge bushing Hinge bushings hold doors in place (at hinges), using latches instead of separate locks. Replacement door hinge levers contain hinge bushings. Water inlet valve Dishwashers use standard horizontal coil water inlet valves with (Rast 5) connectors. The valve nestles in the left side of the base and is held into place with two screws.
COMPONENTS On/off switch The on/off switch turns the dishwasher on and off and is crucial in resetting controls. Contacts 5 & 6 reset the control. Whenever a control won’t reset or won’t go into wash programs, check the on/off switch and jumper. Replace switch and jumper if they’re faulty. Door latch Other than occasional misalignment, the only door latch repairs will be replacing microswitches. Door latches are held in place in console (frames) by tabs.
COMPONENTS Drain hose Dishwashers use a two-hose (internal / external) drain hose system. A customer (external) drain hose (during installation) is connected to the internal drain hose, with the 90º elbow pointing toward the customer drain. The external drain hose connects directly to the customer drain system without an adapter. Dispenser The dispenser is located near the top of the inner door and reliably dispenses detergent and rinse-aid.
COMPONENTS Optical rinse-aid sensors Optical rinse-aid sensors determine if rinse-aid is present using a light beam and sensor. With rinse-aid present, the optical receiver senses a diffused light beam. When rinse-aid has run out, the optical receiver senses a strong light beam. It’s possible for some clear rinse-aid brands to not diffuse light TIP: adequately to show rinse-aid isn’t needed.
COMPONENTS Aqua sensor The aqua sensor is located behind the sump, to the left of the heater. It’s a twopiece assembly, with a small circuit board in a plastic housing). It senses water cleanliness and allows the dishwasher control to remove pre-wash and/or prerinse cycles to save energy (~ 20% energy savings). . If water is clean enough, it will be kept for the wash cycle. If not, the aqua sensor directs the dishwasher to add an additional pre-rinse or pre-wash cycle.
COMPONENTS Sump parts Sump The sump contains a filter screen, large item (coarse) filter and micro filter. The sump holds the drain pump cover and check valve. Backflow (check) valve The backflow (check) valve is located in the bottom of the sump near the circulation pump inlet. It prevents waste water from entering the sump. The valve material is clear, material doesn’t swell and provides improved seating after many uses. Part # is 165262.
COMPONENTS Spray arm feed tube When water doesn’t spray from upper spray arms, check feed tube where it enters the sump. Occasionally, the joint between the feed tube and its base can loosen -- the entire feed tube must be replaced. Info lights Info lights shine a blue light onto floors, letting customers know their quiet dishwashers are running. When dishwashers finish wash cycles, info lights shut off.
COMPONENTS Operation Water circulation The circulation pump pumps water from the sump through a triple filter system to the heater. When water enters the heater, a flow switch determines water is present and allows the heater to be activated. As water flows, it’s heated until it reaches the pre-set temperature determined by the cycle. Once it leaves the heater, it flows through the sump into the upper and lower spray arms.
COMPONENTS Serial label (warranty information) The serial label, located on the right side of the inner door, contains the dishwasher model, serial and index (KI) #’s. Understanding the 17-digit serial # This is detailed serial # is used by the factory for analysis of returned units. It’s located in the bottom right corner of the label.
Repair V. Repair VA. Disassembly procedures Use the following disassembly procedures to access parts such as fascia panels, circulation pumps, heaters and controls. To remove outer door Tools needed: T20 Torx screwdriver. 1. Remove six T-20 Torx inner door screws below fascia panel -- three per side (1). 2. Carefully pull bottom of outer door out from dishwasher until top door tabs clear, then pull door down until it releases from dishwasher (2). Take care to not scratch outer door.
Repair To flip dishwasher upside-down Tools needed: T20 Torx screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver and pliers. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn off water and electricity. Disconnect dishwasher mounting brackets (1). Remove toe kick by removing two Phillips screws and tilting toe kick out from dishwasher (2). Disconnect water line and electric supply (3). Pull dishwasher out, place a pad or cardboard on the floor and carefully flip the dishwasher upside-down (4). 5. 6. Remove four base screws from front of dishwasher (5).
Repair Sump Access to circulation pump, heater and sump after base has been removed. Pump Heater To raise (block up) right side of tank Tools needed: T20 Torx screwdriver and pliers. 1. Remove one T-20 Torx screw from both rear corners holding tank to base (1) -- removing screw from both sides allows tank to be blocked upward. 2. Remove T-20 Torx screws from front right bottom corner holding tank to base (2). 3. Remove right hinge cover (3) and release right door tension cord from hinge (4). 4.
Repair VB. Water valves Access the water valve from the front of the dishwasher base by removing the toe kick. To remove water valve Tools needed: T20 Torx screwdriver & pliers. 1. Remove toe kick by removing two Phillips screws and tilting toe kick out from dishwasher. 2. Remove base insulation (on models with insulation). 3. Move sump inlet hose away from water valve (without disconnecting it). 4. Disconnect wires from water valve, including ground wire. 5. Remove two T-20 Torx screws from water valve.
Repair To remove complete pump Tools needed: flat blade screwdriver. 1. Use a small flat blade screwdriver to carefully push in the pump housing latch and rotate the pump clockwise (cw) to remove the pump (1). 2. Disconnect wire harness from pump motor after carefully noting connections (2). CAUTION: Don’t grab motor next to the capacitor to avoid jamming your hand on the capacitor. TIP: Pump motors can have a plastic (newer) or metal (older) housing.
Repair m CAUTION – 75% of all controls returned for analysis check out OK. Most control issues are due to loose connections. Base mounted controls Base mounted controls are located on the base between circulation pumps and heaters, not behind fascia panels. So: Dishwashers must be pulled out to change controls. Dishwashers must be pulled out to measure voltages & resistances. To access base-mounted controls Tools needed: T-20 Torx screwdriver & pliers. 1. Remove outer door – see section VA. 2.
Repair 2. Push latch on back of control toward rear of dishwasher, then slide control from base. m CAUTION – 75% of all controls returned for analysis check out OK. Most control issues are due to loose connections. VE. Heaters The heater, NTC and flow switch can be accessed or measured from the right side of the dishwasher, but the heater and NTC can only be removed by removing the base (by flipping the dishwasher upside-down) since the heater fits tightly underneath the tank.
Repair 3. Note connections, remove NTC cover and disconnect wires from heater, flow switch, NTC & Hi-Limit. 4. Push NTC latches and lift NTC from heater. 5. To remove flow switch, carefully pry housing away from switch (until tabs clear switch), then snap switch out. Note flow switch can be removed from right side without flipping dishwasher upside-down. TIP: If needed, use rinse-aid to lubricate gaskets to make it easier to assemble heater to sump and pump.
Repair VF. 2-piece drain hose connection Drain hoses come in two pieces, an external (customer) drain hose and an internal drain hose. The 90º elbow of the external hose is connected to the outlet of the internal hose (pointing toward the drain) and is held in place by a hose clamp. To remove the internal drain hose, remove a white plastic hose lock and pull the hose from the water level control. VG. Drain pumps To access pump, disconnect inlet hose and pump harness.
Repair CAUTION: Inner door edges are sharp! m dispenser carefully. VI. Cover door edges and remove Door latches Other than occasional misalignment, the only door latch repairs will be replacing microswitches. To remove door latches 1. Remove fascia panel -- section VD. 2. Locate door latch in console and bend out console metal tabs to allow latch removal. 3. Remove door latch from console. 4. If door latch has a microswitch cover, disconnect wire harness and remove microswitch & cover. 5.
Repair Misaligned door latches Occasionally integrated dishwasher door latches can be misaligned, causing doors to not close properly or dishwashers to run with doors open (when latches don’t reset). Follow these steps to realign door latches. 1. Insert latch tabs into frame. 2. Bend tabs down into latch. 3. Reset latch to open position. HINT: Make sure latch tabs are seated, all fascia frame (console) tabs are bent completely, door strikes are aligned with latches and door latches get reset.
Fault Diagnostics VI. Fault Diagnostics VIA. Customer service test program Entering customer service test program Controls contain codes for factory tests, customer service test program, dishwasher configuration and error codes. Consult test programs and error codes for your dishwasher before using the codes from this manual. 1. Open the door. 2. While pushing (and holding) any two wash cycle buttons, turn the dishwasher on with the on/off switch. While the buttons are held, the model coding will show (e.
Fault Diagnostics Error code displays Error codes can be found using the customer service test program. 1. Open the door. 2. While pushing (and holding) any two wash cycle buttons, turn the dishwasher on with the on/off switch. While the buttons are held, the model coding will show (e.g. “C2”, “C5”, etc.). After releasing the buttons, LED “B” will be lit and LED “C” will flash and “P0” will display, confirming you’re in the special programs menu. 3.
Fault Diagnostics Viewing customer service program Open the door to (push the buttons to) enter the test program. Close the door to run the test program. Push button “B” to skip a step.
Fault Diagnostics VIB. Troubleshooting Dishwasher troubleshooting Fault No power Steps to determine failure Failure Resolution 1. Check wiring connections to dishwasher and if supply voltage is ≈ 120V. 1. If dishwasher connections are improper, replace cord / wiring with minimum 14 awg (rated 75˚C). If voltage isn’t 120V, check for open circuit breakers or fuses. 2. If connectors aren’t seated, reseat them. If connectors are damaged, replace wire harness. 2.
Fault Diagnostics Fault Steps to determine failure Failure Resolution Dispenser not operating or rinse aid not being dispensed 1. Check if detergent dispenser cover is jammed. 2. Check dispenser harness connections to rinse aid dispenser, dispenser actuator (A2) and control. 3. Run customer service test program with outer door removed and check if actuator operates. It should operate once to open detergent dispenser door and a second time to dispense rinse aid. 4.
Fault Diagnostics Fault Steps to determine failure Failure Resolution Will not fill or does not fill with enough water 1. Check if water supply is turned on and water pressure is between 15145 psi (1-10 bar). 2. Check if water inlet screen is blocked. 3. Check if float switch (e6) has activated or water is in dishwasher base. 1. Turn water supply completely on and adjust to proper water pressure. 4. Run customer service test program and measure voltage between water inlet valve terminals. 5.
Fault Diagnostics To check the heater, turn off the dishwasher, block up the tank and check the resistance of each part of the heater as follows. Heater ~ 11 Ω Hi-Limit ~ .3 Ω Flow switch ~ .4Ω. A spring loaded plunger closes it when water is flowing, so you must remove the microswitch from the heater and close its contacts to measure the resistance. TIP: Current can be measured through the red heater wire at the control or heater (~ 9.5A).
Fault Diagnostics Check NTC (~ 55k @72ºF) and Hi-Limit. (below). See NTC resistance chart IMPORTANT: Whenever a “1” shows in the control display, reset the control after fixing the heating problem by running the dishwasher. The module resets after the 1st run.
Fault Diagnostics Water Leaking Past Doors Water seldom leaks out of bottom of dishwasher doors. Usually it’s a customer or installation issue. Occasionally air pockets (from standing water in loops) or kinks in condensation tubes block condensation tubes and cause leaking. Pressure builds in tanks, blowing water past lower door seals (usually at start of cycles). Draining condensation tubes and straightening out kinks solves these occasional problems.
Fault Diagnostics Dispensers -- Customers using too much detergent, not using rinse-aid & not knowing how to close the door. Drain hoses not installed properly -- Often no air gap or high loop + pinched hoses -- causes poor draining & smelly dishwashers. Most drain pumps are mistakenly replaced for drain hose installation issues. Outer doors -- Most are dinged during shipment. Damaged water valves -- Primarily from fittings being overtightened.
Technical Specifications Unsatisfactory washing results o Incorrect amount of detergent. o Utensils incorrectly arranged or rack overloaded. o Spray arm rotation blocked by utensils. o Spray arm nozzles need cleaning. o Filters not properly fitted into position. o Unsuitable cycle selected. VII. Technical Specifications Dishwasher ratings – Dishwashers are rated 120VAC, 60 Hz, 15A, 1450W (max.). Maximum amp draw when heaters running ~ 11A.
Wiring Diagrams VIII.
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