Manual for 665.16632 - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download

Manual for 665.16632 - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download

Brand: KENMORE

Category: Dishwasher

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Language: EN

Uploaded: April 8, 2025, 1:56 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2000-05-01

Warranty Summary

The Kenmore 665.16632 dishwasher has a full one-year warranty and limited warranties on specific parts like the tub and wash system.
  1. Scrape large food soil and hard items from dishes.
  2. Load the dishwasher properly, ensuring spray arms can spin freely.
  3. Add detergent to dispenser and check rinse aid levels, adding rinse aid if needed.
  4. Close door firmly. Run hot water at the sink until hot, then turn off.
  5. Select desired cycle and option selections. Press START.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Possible Causes and Solutions
Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle
  • Door not closed tightly and latched.
  • Wrong cycle selected.
  • No power to dishwasher (fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped).
  • Motor overload (resets automatically in a few minutes).
  • Water shut-off valve (if installed) turned off.
Dishwasher will not fill
  • Overfill protection float stuck.
Dishwasher seems to run too long
  • Water supplied to dishwasher not hot enough.
  • Delay for water heating is normal.
Water remains in the dishwasher
  • Cycle not complete.
Detergent remains in the covered section of the dispenser
  • Cycle not complete.
  • Detergent lump-free (replace if necessary).
  • Bottom rack installed properly.
White residue on the front of the access panel
  • Too much detergent used.
  • Brand of detergent making excess foam.
Odor in the dishwasher
  • Dishes washed infrequently (run rinse cycle).
  • New plastic smell (run vinegar rinse).
Condensation on the kitchen counter (built-in models)
  • Dishwasher not aligned with counter top.
Food soil left on the dishes
  • Dishwasher loaded incorrectly.
  • Water temperature too low.
  • Incorrect amount of detergent or detergent not fresh.
  • Detergent caked in dispenser.
  • Pump or spray arm clogged by labels.
  • Low home water pressure.
  • High suds slowing wash arm.
Spots and stains on dishes
  • Hard water or high mineral content.
  • Water temperature too low.
  • Incorrect amount of detergent or detergent not effective.
  • Low home water pressure.
Dishes do not dry completely
  • Dishes not loaded correctly.
  • Plastics retain water (towel dry).
  • Rinse aid dispenser empty.
  • Air-dry or energy-saving dry option used for dryer dishes.
Dishes are damaged during a cycle
  • Dishes not loaded properly (chipping).
Grinding, grating, crunching or buzzing sounds
  • Hard object in wash module (normal if temporary).
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