® Dishwasher Use & Care Guide Lavavajillas Manual de uso y cuidado Model/Modelo 154443901 587.14202, 587.14209 Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.
Table of Contents Master Protection Agreements Warranty ...................................................................... 3 Safety Instructions ..................................................... 4 Before Using Your Dishwasher .................................. 5 Dishwasher Features ................................................. 6 Wash System .............................................................. 7 Operating Instructions ............................................
Warranty FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON KENMORE DISHWASHERS WARRANTY SERVICE WARRANTY SERVICE IN THE U.S.A. IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®. This warranty applies only while the product is in use in the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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 Nozzle and Upper Spray Funnel pages 10,16 Tub Gasket page 15 Top Rack page 10,11 Middle Spray Arm Serial Label (located on right side of tub) pages 10,16 Lower Spray pages 11,16 Arm Bottom Rack page 11 Silverware Overfill Protector\ Glass Trap page 15 page 15 Prewash page 13 Detergent Detergent page 13 Basket page 12 Cup \ Self-Cleaning page 15 \ Dispenser Filter _g Element page 15 Rinse Aid _\ pages 6,8,17 Control Panel Vent _ W_3_ BSL_y pL&_ WA_E_ l _j jrt
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 heavy-duty stainless steel food disposer that grinds up large food particles. How the wash system works 1. Load the dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes). 2. Hot water enters the dishwasher and covers the filter. 3. Detergent is dispensed at the appropriate time and mixed with the hot water.
Operating Instructions Vent _ OP_SN_ Getting Started 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes). 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents). 7, 8. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water is hot. Turn water off. To start, close door to latch. Wash Delay , Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). Allows you to delay starting the POTS PANS cycle. • Turn dial to select number of hours.
Operating Instructions (continued) Cycle Chart Cycle To Select Cycle Water (approx.) For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with dried-on or baked-on soils • Turn dial to POTS PANS • Select HEATED WASH ON option • Select other desired OPTIONS 72 273 gaL liters 83 2 washes 4 rinses For regularly soiled dishes and silverware • Turn dial to NORMAL WASH • Select desired OPTIONS 60 gaL 22.
Preparing and Loading Dishes Long-handled knives and utensils can be placed in top rack. Dish Preparation 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. Be sure nothing protrudes through the bottom of the rack to block rotation of middle spray arm.
Preparing and Loading Dishes Some models have a fold-down cup shelf or a cup shelf/stemware holder. They can be used to load two levels of cups, juice glasses, and other short items. Stagger items on upper level so that water can reach all inside surfaces. Fold up to load tall glasses. (continued) Loading the Bottom Rack Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model The bottom rack is best for plates, saucers, bowls, and cookware.
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 Filling the Detergent Dispenser & Detergents How much Detergent to use The amount of detergent to use depends on the water hardness. Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon. Using too little detergent can result in poor cleaning and hard water filming or spotting. Using too much detergent in soft water can cause a permanent film called etching. Your local water company, water softener company or county extension agent can tell you the water hardness in your area.
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 Burn 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. Hazard Allow heating element to cool before cleaning the interior. Failure to do so can result in burns.
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Dishware 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 Problems Chipped • 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) Dishwasher Leaks • Use only fresh detergent designed for automatic dishwashers. Measure detergent carefully. Try a different brand. • Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to overflowing. Wipe up any spills with a damp cloth. Check to see that dishwasher is level. • Dishwasher (See Installation Instructions.) • • Normal sounds include water fill, water circulation and motor sounds.
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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