Kenmore Ultra Wash Model 665.13492K600
by H M Walker
(Edmonton,Alberta Canada)
This dishwasher is a DISAPPOINTMENT; the racks impede the opening of soap dispenser, tea/coffee stains are not removed, utensil rack is too large and does not appear to allow water to wash/rinse utensils adequately; many are left with a film that seems to be soap.
Sears customer Service(aka repair) people do not give customer service...they tell you the water is not hot enough, but do not test water, and contradict themselves by saying the in-dishwasher element heats water before wash cycle begins. Our water is 125 deg.F. We checked to make sure it met manual requirements ourselves, and have had other dishwashers over the years so understand the importance of hot water.
Sears is a disappointment as they no longer give service; their repairmen(aka service) want to charge customers $120/130 to test machine when they know there's nothing wrong with it except DESIGN.
Our Sears shopping has been successful with other appliances over the years and as we are seniors on a fixed income we look for bargains. We thought this dishwasher was a bargain ($388) but it has proved to be no bargain; we cannot trust it to clean dishes.