® Dishwasher Use & Care Guide Lavavajillas Manual Model/Modelo uso y cuidado 587.15072, 587.15073, 587.15074, 587.16072, 587.16073, 587.16074, 587.15079 587.16079 I 154425301 Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.
Table of Contents Master Protection Agreements Warranty ...................................................................... 3 Before Using Your Dishwasher .................................. 5 Dishwasher Features ................................................. 6 Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ®appliance is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time.
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.
Dishwasher Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in the 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 the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING.
Before Using Your Dishwasher GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. 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 grounding plug.
Dishwasher Features Funnel pages 12,18 Tub Gasket page 17 Nozzle and Upper Spray Top Rack pages 11,12 Middle Spray Arm Serial pages 11,13,18 (located on right side of tub) Lower Spray Arm pages 13,14,18 Bottom Rack Overfill Protector page 17 Prewash Detergent Cup page 15 Detergent Dispenser page 15 Rinse Aid Dispenser page 16 Vent pages 6,8,19 Control Panel Label page 13 \ Glass Trap page 17 Self-Cleaning page 17 Filter Heating Element page 17
Wash System Your Kenmore dishwasher filters 100% of the water for optimum cleaning. The wash system uses alternating arms to save water and energy and includes: • A soil sensor that checks the soil level in the first wash and first rinse. When the soil level is determined, additional water fills may be added or deleted. This optimizes the efficiency of the dishwasher while maintaining supurb wash performance.
Operating ........ Instructions Vent Latch _ ....... Getting Started 1. . . 4. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes). Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents). Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). . 7. . Select desired OPTIONS (See Option Selections). The indicator light above the pad will glow when selected. i!_i!i_ _ii_i_i! i_iili¸ k Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water is hot. Turn water off. To start, press START/CANCEL pad.
Operating Instructions (continued) Cycle Chart Cycle fp_ oT For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with driedon or baked-on soils. O _O"M_ _ For regularly soiled dishes and silverware. 0 _,e_t_ _ For lightly soiled and pre-rinsed dishes and silverware. 0 _AT_ For lightly soiled pre-rinsed dishesorand silverware. This cycle uses less hot water. To Select Cycle Soil Level Water (approx.) Time* (minutes) Washes/ Rinses Select POTS PANS and desired OPTIONS.
Operating Instructions (continued) Air Dry Delay Hours The AIR DRY option saves electricity since the heating element is off during drying portion of cycle. Hou,s 2 4 6 o o _ The DELAY HOURS option allows you to delay starting your dishwasher up to 6 hours. LOCKON When selected, the light above the pad will come on and remain on until end of cycle. To speed the drying process, open the door slightly after the cycle is complete.
Preparing and Loading Dishes Dish Preparation Loading theTop Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash system will remove remaining food particles. Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups. Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model Important: Do not cover the funnel when loading.
Preparing and Loading Split Cup Shelves/Stemware Dishes Holders Fold-down (continued) Tines (on some models) The cup shelves/stemware holders handle your delicate stemware with care. They can also be used to hold two layers of cups, mugs and other short items. When using both levels, alternate items with layer below so that water can reach all inside surfaces. Fold The fold-down tines on the right side of the top rack can be adjusted to make room for a variety of items.
Preparing and Loading Dishes Fold-down Loading the Bottom Rack (continued) Tines You can fold down one or both rows of tines at the back Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model. of the bottom rack to make room for larger dishes, bowls, pots, pans or roasters. The bottom rack is best for plates, saucers, bowls, and cookware. Large items should be placed along the edge so they do not block the spray arm rotation.
Preparing and Loading Loading the Silverware Dishes (continued) Basket When covers are up, mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Water spray cannot reach nested items. Cut Injury Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down. Failure to do so may result in injury. Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table.
Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents Filling the Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser has one covered and one uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup falls into the dishwasher when the door is closed. The covered cup opens automatically to release detergent. • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing Other detergents will cause oversudsing. • Add detergent just before starting cycle. • Store detergent in a cool, dry location. Moist or caked detergent will not dissolve properly.
Dishwasher & Detergents Dispenser Factors Affecting Performance (continued) Rinse Aid Water Pressure Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water spots and filming. Water "sheets" off dishes rather than forming water droplets that cling and leave spots. The hot water line to dishwasher must provide water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. Low water pressure may occur when laundry or showers are in operation. Wait until water use is reduced before starting dishwasher.
Care and Cleaning Care of Drain Air Gap If a drain air gap was installed for your built-in dishwasher, check to make sure it is clean so the dishwasher will drain properly. A drain air gap is usually mounted on countertop and can be inspected by removing the cover. This is not part of your dishwasher and is not covered by warranty. Burn Hazard Allow heating element to cool before cleaning the interior. Failure to do so can result in burns.
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Dishware Chipped Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common experiences that are not the result of defective workmanship or material in your dishwasher. Food Soils Left on Dishes • Load with care and do not overload. (See Preparing and Loading Dishes.) • Place delicate items in top rack. • Place glasses securely against pins and not over pins.
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Detergent Left in Cups Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly • Detergent may be old. Discard and use fresh detergent. • If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer, make sure the disposer is empty. • Be sure water action can reach the dispenser. • • Check to see if cycle has been completed. • Check to see if the knockout plug has been removed from inside the food waste disposer inlet. Check to see if drain hose is kinked.
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Removing Spots and Film Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dishwasher. Dishes and glasses may also get spots and film for a number of reasons. (See Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy section.) To remove buildup, spots and film, clean using the following instructions: 1. Load clean dishes and glasses in normal manner. Do not load any metal utensils or silverware. 2. Do not add detergent. 3.
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