Kenmore 5871540590 User Manual DISHWASHER Manuals And Guides L0708436

KENMORE Dishwasher Manual L0708436 KENMORE Dishwasher Owner's Manual, KENMORE Dishwasher installation guides

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Safety instructions

What Your Dishwasher Needs

important Parts of Your Dishwasher

Specia_ Tips

6, 7, 8

Proper Loading

Detergent and Rinse Agent Dispensers
Portable Dishwasher information

Doer Panels

10, 11

User Maintenance instructions

12, 13

Problems and Solutions

14, 15

Sears Service, Warranty

Back Cover

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WARNING:

Safety
Please follow

|nstructions
basic precautions,

Read all instructions
dishwasher.

before

using

ONLY use detergents
and rinse
agents recommended
for use in a
dishwasher.

Store detergents
in a cool, dry
place
OUT
OF
CHILDREN'S
REACH.

DO NOT touch heating element
during orimmediately
after use. Allow time to coo!.

Load sharp or pointed tableware
with handles up (points down) to
avoid injury when reaching into
dishwasher.

Load sharp items and knives
they won't damage door seal.

bO NOT sit or stand on or abuse
dishwasher door or dishracks.

DO NOT operate dishwasher
unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.
electrical
before at-

REMEMBER,
use dishwasher
intended function only.

the following:

,_!i_¸_,

DO NOT tamper with controls.

ALWAYS
disconnect
power to dishwasher
tempting to service.

including

DO NOT allow children to play in or
on dishwasher.

When discarding
old dishwasher,
ALWAYS remove door to prevent
accidental entrapment.

for

DO NOT wash plastic items unless
marked
"Dishwasher
Safe"
or
equivalent.
If unmarked,
check
manufacturer's
recommendations,
To avoid risk of electricalshock,
the
dishwasher
must be electrically
grounded before it is operated,
®

Built-In models - see Installation Instructions book.

Portable models-see
portable
dishwasher
information
included in this book.

WARNING:
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may build up in
a hot water system that has not
been used for two weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
To prevent injury or damage, before using dishwasher,
turn on all
to run for several minutes. This will
allow gases to escape. As the gas
is flammable,
DO NOT smoke or
use an open flame near faucets
hot water
and allow water
while
they faucets
are open.

DO NOT install dishwasher
peted floor.

Save These Instructions

on car-

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Water
Hot water is needed for best dishwashing and drying results. Before
starting the dishwasher,
turn on the hot water faucet nearest the
dishwasher to clear cool water from the pipe.
,_ Water supplied to dishwasher must be at least 120°F (49°C).
Improved performance may be obtained by raising water temperature to
140°F (60°C).
Check water heater for proper temperature
setting.
Check hot water temperature at sink faucet with candy or meat thermometer. (Figure A). Caution: Water temperature
should not exceed 160°F (71 °C),
Do not operate dishwasher during or right after other heavy use of hot
water, such as laundry or bathing.
Some
water
while
120°F

Figure

models are equipped with a Water Heat option which will bring
to the proper washing temperature.
Cycle time will be extended
water is heating. For example, incoming water temperature
of
will add 20 - 30 minutes washing time to heat water.

Water

Fressure

Water supply pressure must be between 15 and 120 pounds persquare
inch. To determine if you have enough pressure, put a !/2 gallon container
under fully opened hot water faucet nearest dishwasher.
If container fills
in less than 14 seconds, water pressure is within an acceptable range. Be
_ure all other faucets are turned off during this test.

Water

Conditions

In areas where water is very hard (12grains or more), it may be necessary
to install a water softener to assure proper performance from your dishwasher.
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.

#etereents
Only use detergents labeled for use in automatic dishwashers
in the
amount sufficient for your water conditions.
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. Refer to the table on page 9 for the correct amount of detergent.
Store detergent in a cool, dry place. Follow label instructions for liquid
-

dilhwasher

detergents

............

[_A

Rinse agents ace designed to make water sheet off glasses, dishes, and
_ilverware to prevent spotting and to speed up the drying process.
For
• i'_stresults refill the rinse agent dispenser approximately once a month,
• or if your model does not have a liquid rinse agent dispenser, use the solid
form rinse agent and replace when empty. (For further information, see
page 9).

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Impo ant

Pa s

of Your

The model you have selected

Dishwasher

may not have all features

shown.

Third Level Spray
Upper Rack

Upper Spray Arm
Lower Rack

Normal Water Fill Level

Lower Spray Arm
Float

Heating

Automatic

Element

Filter

Door Spring

R_ght

$i¢Ie

Vi_

Door Latch
Detergent

Dispenser

Control Panel
_T

Rinse Agent
Dispenser

........

Door Panel
(optional

color panels)

Access Panel
(optional color panels)

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DooY

NOTE: Your dishwasher has been shipped with a pink protective film over the door and access panel
trim. For best appearance of your new dishwasher,
make sure this film has been removed.
4

Special

Tips

On D[sh ash®r

Use

_,_ost utensils and dishware can be safely washed in your dishwasher.
However, some materials may require special handling.

ALUMINUM:
Some darkening
fade. Do not place aluminum
where contact with undissolved
discoloration.

CAST tRON:

may take place. Colored aluminum may
items directly in front of detergent cups
detergent could cause pitting, spotting or

Cast iron utensils should be hand washed.

CHaNA: Antique, hand painted china and items with gold or platinum trim
should be handwashed.

CRYSTAL:
Load carefully in upper rack onay. To prevent chipping,
items should not touch. Hand wash delicate items. Use Cool Dry option
for crystal items.

FLATWARE:
Sterling, silverplate and stainless steel are normally dishwasher safe. Do not mix silver and stainless orthe finishes may be damaged. Flatware with dark decorative shading and/or non-metallic
handles should be hand washed.

PEWTER:

Pewter or pewter-like

materials

should be hand washed.

PLASTIC:
Plastic items should be placed in upper rack only to eliminate the possibility of distortion by the heating element. Wash only
those items marked "Dishwasher Safe."

WOOD:

Wooden items should be hand washed .....

Proper

Dishes do not need to be pre-rinsed before loading. Simply scrape away excess food, bones, pits, etcy
Burned on food should be loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups.
Always load dishes
best results.

Lower

so water

spray reaches

soiled surfaces.

Water must drain off completely

Rack

Make sure pot handles and other items do not
stop rotation of spray arms or block center
wash tower from extending upward.
Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large
items at sides. Do not block the detergent dispenser.
®

Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces
facing inward.
Place plates,
soup bowls,
prongs and facing inward.

etc.

Place heavily

in lower rack.

soiled cookware

between

t 8"

.....................................

24'! ....................................................................

NOTE: On tower models, do not block the
center area of lower rack when loading.
The center wash tower extends through
this area.
Blockage may result in poor
cleaning.

Do not block
center area.

24"

............

for

Upper

R_ck

Glassware should not touch otheritems.
age may occur.

Dam-

Place items in rows between prongs. Putting
items over prongs could cause breakage and
wear of vinyl rack coating.
e

Load plastic items in upper rack only. They
may melt in lower rack.
Wash only items
marked "Dishwasher Safe."

18"

Fe_d Down
Available

........

Shelf

on some models.

A shelf on the side of the upper rack can be folded
down over short items (juice glasses, cups, etc.)
for moreloading
space:

Be sure lightweight items are held firmly in
place.
Load glasses and cups in upper rack only in
rows between prongs. Breakage may occur if
loaded in lower rack.
Small bowls, pans and other utensils
placed in upper rack.

can be

Place open ends face down for cleaning
draining.

24"

and

Utensil

Basket

Available

on some models

Lift lids and snap gates fiat against
load long knives and utensils.

sides to

Close gates at each end to form compartments
to hold small items such as baby bottle nipples
or measuring spoons. Snap lids shut.

If your dishwasher does not have this basket, it
can be ordered from Sears Service CenterPart
No. 809105.

$iive_are

Basket

Load silverware so items are mixed in each
section and do not "nest" together.
Water
spray cannot clean nested items.
Be sure no items protrude through holes in
basket or extend high enough to stop rotation
of sPray arms.
Load sharp items with points down.

Hew To Add an item

During

a Cycle

You can add items anytime before the wash portionof the cycle,
o

Unlatch door to stop cycle_

®
•

Open door and add item,
Latch door to resume cycle.

Detergent

Dispenser

DO not add detergent until you are ready to start
the cycle. Use fresh detergent.
The dispenser will automatically
release
gent at the correct times during the cycle.
Light Wash

deter-

Cycle

1, Fill cups #1 and #3.
2. Turn lid counterclockwise
to cover cups #1 and
#3 completely.
3. Do not fill open cups #2 and #4.
Normal

Wash, Pots Pans, Water Miser Cycles

1. Fill cups #1 and #3.
2. Turn lid counterclockwise
to covercups
#3 completely.
3. Fill open cups #2 and #4,

#1 and

iMPORTANT:
Always turn lid to cover cups #1 and #3 compteteRy before starting dishwasher.
Cups #2 and #4, will be open. For best dishwashing
results, use the proper amount of detergent according
to your water condition.
Refer to table shown below.
Moderately
Hard Water
(4 to 8 grains)

Soft Water
(0 to 3 grains)

Cycles

1 tablespoon
cup #I

Light Wash
....., ,,,,,

Fill cup #1

Hard Water

Very Hard Water
(ever 12 grains)

(9 to 12 grains)
Fill cups #1
and #3

Detergent alone may
not be enough. Water
softener recommended.

Fill all four cups

Detergent alone may
not be enough• Water
softener recommended,

Normal Wash
Pots Pans
Water Miser

1 tablespoon in
cups #1 and #2

Fill cups #!
and #2

Rinse Agents
To prevent water spotting and to speed drying,
we recommend
the use of a rinse agent.
The model you have selected may have a liquid
rinse agent dispenser.
To fiN:
•

Turn dispenser
and lift out,

cap 1/4 turn counterclockwise

•

Pour in rinse agent until liquid touches

Refill the rinse agent dispenser
once a month.

•
•

..............................................................

approximately

For models without a rinse agent dispenser,
may use the solid form. To use:
e

white

you

Clip basket of solid rinse agent onto front corner o! the upper rack.
Hang basket inside rack,
Replace immediately when empty.
9

Potable
important:
washer.

E)ishwasher
Always

be sure

Inf@rmation

door

is latched

before

moving

The power cord, faucet coupler and hoses are located in a covered
partment on the top back of the dishwasher.
A special adapter (included)
can connect the dishwasher.

dish=

com-

must be installed on the faucet before you

1. Remove adapter from coupler by pressing .down on the collar (see Figure B).
2. Unscrew the sink faucet aerator.
3. Check faucet spout to see if threads are inside or outside.
If threads are inside, screw adapter onto faucet spout along with
washer.
If threads are outside, remove threaded
and screw adapter onto faucet spout.

Connecting

th÷ Portable

Run water

at faucet

until

Pull hoses

out of covered

Turn

Push collar down

and slip faucet

Plug power cord into grounded

th÷

connector

Adapter

from adapter

off.

onto faucet

adapter.

collar.

Faucet

Adapter _-_-

outlet.

P@_=bBe

Dishwasher

cycle has finished, turn off hot water.
red button on coupler to release water pressure.
down on collar to release coupler.
remaining water from coupler and return it to covered compart-

5. Unplug power cord and return it to covered

Connection

for

a Portable

Dishwasher

Figure B
3-Prong

An electrical supply of 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 amps is required. For
Polarized
your personal safety, the dishwasher must be grounded.
In the event of a
Grounding
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical
P!ug
shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This ap................
pliar}cebasapowe[cord
with a 3,pro_gpoladzedgrouadi.ogplug.Jt
must ........... _
be plugged into a mating 3-prong grounding type receptacle (see Figure
C), installed and grounded in accordance
with the National Electrical
/ .....
-""--J_
Code and local codes and ordinances.
_
DANGER:
Improper connection of the power cord can result in a risk of
electrical shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
DO NOT modify the plug
provided with the dishwasher_ If it wilt not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
•_ DO NOT use an extension cord.
DO NOT remove the power cord grounding

_x,a:

compartment.

CAUTION:
A sink _;pray hose can burst due to constant water pressure while the dishwasher
is being used. if installed
on the same
water line as the dishwasher,
disconnect sink spray hose and plug
hole.
Electrica|

Washer

compartment.

When connector snaps into place, re{ease
Slowly turn hot water all the way on.

When
Press
Press
Empty
ment.

wltl
inside
Threade
Faucet
Only

Figure A

faucet

4.
5.

1.
2.
3.
4.

j>Use
_

D shwasher

it is hot.

D_sconnecting

bushing

Washer _
Threaded_
Bushing

prong.
10

_.._-----_
..... _I!
"_-_li
_"_ tt
{;_-"-_li

Power Cord

/
"
3-Prong
....
Grounding
Typ_
Receptacle
Figure C

To Conve_

a Portable

Mode_

to a Buimt-|n

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