Manual

What Your Dishwasher Needs To Do Its Job

Hot Water

Water supplied to dishwasher must be at least 140°F, For water temperature

below 140%F, the Water Heat option can be use& To prevent dish damage,

incoming water should not exceed 150_.

o Check the water temperature inside your dishwasher with a candy or meat

thermometer

Let the dishwasher run through one fill and pump-out cycle, then let it fill

with water' the second time. When you hear the water stop filling, unlatch

the door and slowly open it.. Remove the silverware basket, place a candy

or meat thermometer in the water towards the middle of the tub, and measure

the temperature of the water in the bottom of the tub.

If the temperature is less than 140°F,, set your water heater's thermostat upo

• Do not operate the dishwasher during or right after other heavy use of hot

water, such as for laundry or bathing°

o Use the Water Heat option, if necessary, to bring water to the proper washing

temperature.

Water Pressure

Water supply pressure must be between 15 and 120 pounds per square inch°

To determine if you have enough pressure, put a 1/2 gallon container under a

fully opened hot water faucet nearest the dishwashen If the container fills in

less than !4 seconds, water pressure is within an acceptable range° Be sure all

other faucets are turned off during this test.

Water Conditions

tn areas where water is very hard (12 grains or more), it may be necessary to

install a water softener to assure proper performance from your dishwashen

If you do not know the hardness of your water supply, contact your local water

department or bring a sample into your Sears store for testing.

Detergents

Only use detergents labeled for use in automatic dishwashers. NEVER use

laundry detergents, liquid soaps or other household cleaners in your

dishwasher Some detergents will be more effective with your water conditions

than others. Store detergent in a cool, dry place°

Rinse Agents

Rinse agents make water flow off dishes quicker than usual This lessens water

spotting and makes drying faster, too.