Kenmore 587.1525 Series User manual

Dishwasher
Use & Care Guide
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Manual de uso y cuidado
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Warranty...................................................................... 3
SafetyInstructions ...................................................... 4
Before Using Your Dishwasher .................................. 5
Dishwasher Features .................................................. 6
Wash System .............................................................. 7
OperatingInstructions ............................................. 7-9
Preparing and Loading Dishes ...................... 10-12
Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents .............. 13-14
Factors Affecting Performance................................ 14
Care and Cleaning ................................................... 15
Solutions to Common
Dishwashing Problems........................................ 16-17
Service .......................................................Back Cover
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Master ProtectionMaster Protection
Master ProtectionMaster Protection
Master Protection
AgreementsAgreements
AgreementsAgreements
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“No-lemon” guarantee – replacement of your
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Product replacement if your covered productcan't
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One Year Limited Warranty
Wheninstalled,operatedandmaintainedaccordingto
all instructions supplied with the product, if this
appliance fails due to a defect in material or
workmanshipwithinoneyearfromthedateofpurchase,
call1-800-4-MY-HOME®toarrangeforfreerepair. Ifthis
applianceis usedforother thanprivatefamilypurposes,
this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of
purchase.
This warranty covers only defects in material and
workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use,
including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and
bags.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct
productinstallation,operationormaintenance.
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not
installed,operated ormaintainedaccording toall
instructionssuppliedwith the product.
5.Damagetoor failure of this productresultingfrom
accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its
intendedpurpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the
use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other
thanthoserecommendedinallinstructions supplied
withtheproduct.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting
fromunauthorizedmodificationsmadetothisproduct.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitations of
remedies
Customer’ssoleandexclusiveremedyunder this limited
warrantyshallbeproductrepairasprovidedherein.
Impliedwarranties,includingwarrantiesof
merchantabilityorfitnessfor aparticular purpose,are
limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
Searsshallnotbeliableforincidentalorconsequential
damages.Somestatesandprovincesdonotallowthe
exclusionorlimitationofincidentalor consequential
damages,orlimitationsonthedurationof implied
warrantiesofmerchantabilityorfitness,sothese
exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in
theUnitedStatesandCanada.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyou
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co.,
Dept.817WA,Hoffman Estates,IL60179
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
Inthespacebelow,recordyourcompletemodelnumber,
serial number and purchase date. You can find this
informationonthemodeland serialnumberlabel,
located as shown in the Dishwasher Features section of
thisbook. Havethis informationavailable tohelp you
quickly obtain assistance or service when you contact
Searsconcerningyourappliance.
ModelNumber:587.
SerialNumber:
PurchaseDate:
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for
future reference.

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Dishwasher SafetyDishwasher Safety
Dishwasher SafetyDishwasher Safety
Dishwasher Safety
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
nIfthedishwasher drains intoafood disposer,
make sure disposer is completely empty before
runningdishwasher.
nDisconnectelectricalpowertodishwasherbefore
servicing.
nDo not tamper with controls.
nDo not let children abuse, sit, stand or play on
door or racks of a dishwasher.
nKeepyoung childrenand infantsaway from
dishwasherwhen itisoperating.
nUndercertainconditions,hydrogen gas maybe
produced in a hot water system that has not been
used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS
IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not
beenusedforsuch a period, beforeusingthe
dishwasher turn on all hot water faucets and let
thewaterflowfromeachforseveralminutes.This
will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As
the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an
open flame during this time.
nToavoidentrapmentand/orsuffocation,remove
doorordoor latch mechanismfromany
dishwasher that is discarded or not in use.
WARNING: When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
nReadallinstructionsbeforeusingthedishwasher.
nUse your dishwasher only as instructed in this
UseandCareGuide.
nUseonlydetergentsorrinseagentsrecommended
for use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of the
reachofchildren.
nWhen loading items to be washed:
- Locate sharp items and knives so that they
are not likely to damage the door seal or
tub.
- Load sharp items and knives with the
handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type
injuries.
nDo not wash plastic items unless marked
“dishwashersafe”ortheequivalent.Checkwith
manufacturerforrecommendations,ifnotmarked.
Items that are not dishwasher safe may melt and
createa potentialfirehazard.
nDo not touch the heating element during or
immediatelyafteruse.
nDonotoperateyourdishwasherunlessall
enclosurepanelsareproperlyinplace.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
Wehaveprovidedmanyimportant safety messages in the manual andonyourappliance.Alwaysread 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.”Thesewordsmean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
whatcanhappenif the instructions arenotfollowed.
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Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrically ground dishwasher.
Connect ground wire to green ground nut in
terminal box.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
Do not use dishwasher until completely
installed.
Do not push down on open door.
Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.
Tip Over Hazard
nFor a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher:
Thedishwashermustbegrounded.Intheevent
ofamalfunctionorbreakdown,groundingwill
reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a
path of least resistance for electric current. The
dishwasherisequippedwithacordhavingan
equipment-groundingconductorandagrounding
plug.Theplugmustbepluggedintoan
appropriateoutletthatisinstalledandgrounded
in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
WARNING: Improperconnectionofthe
equipment-groundingconductorcanresultina
risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electricianorservicerepresentativeifyouarein
doubtwhetherthedishwasherisproperly
grounded.Donotmodifytheplugprovidedwith
the dishwasher. If it will not fit the outlet, have a
properoutletinstalled by aqualifiedelectrician.
nFor a permanently connected dishwasher:
Thedishwashermustbeconnectedtoa
groundedmetal,permanent wiringsystem,or a
equipment-groundingconductormustberunwith
the circuit conductors and connected to the
equipment-groundingterminalorleadonthe
dishwasher.
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Dishwasher FeaturesDishwasher Features
Dishwasher FeaturesDishwasher Features
Dishwasher Features
Self-Cleaning
Filter
page16
Rinse Aid
Dispenser
page15
Nozzle
Tub Gasket
page16
Middle Spray Arm
pages 11,12,17
Lower Spray Arm
pages 12,13,17
Detergent Dispenser
page14
Vent
pages
6,8,18
Top Rack
pages11,12
Silverware
Basket
page13
Cup Shelves
Overfill Protector
page16
Appearance may vary from your model.
Serial Label
(located on right
side of tub)
Bottom Rack
page11
Glass Trap
page15
Heating Element
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Status Indicator Lights
The WASHING light comes on at the beginning of cycle
and remains on until the end of the final rinse.
TheDRYINGlightindicatesthe dryingportionof the
cycle. The light will come on when either drying option is
selected.
WhentheSANITIZEoptionisselected,theSANITIZED
light will glow when the SANITIZE cycle is finished. If the
dishwasher did not properly sanitize the dishes, the light
will not come on. This can happen if the cycle is
interrupted. The light will remain on until the door is
opened.
The CLEAN light will come on at end of cycle and
remainonuntildoorisopened.
Getting Started
Operating InstructionsOperating Instructions
Operating InstructionsOperating Instructions
Operating Instructions
1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and
Loading Dishes).
2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher
Dispenser & Detergents).
3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid).
4. Select desired CYCLE (See Cycle Chart).
The indicator will glow when selected.
5. Select desired OPTIONS (See Option
Selections). The indicator will glow when
selected.
6. If using WASH DELAY, go to step number
8.
7. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher
until water is hot. Turn water off.
8. To start, press START/CANCEL pad.
Vent Latch
Appearance may vary from your model.
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
includesa heavy-dutystainlesssteel fooddisposer
that grinds up large food particles.
How the wash system works
1. Loadthedishwasher(SeePreparingandLoading
Dishes).
2. Hotwaterentersthe dishwasher,coversthefilter,
and rises to the bottom of the heater clips.
3. Detergentis dispensedattheappropriate timeand
mixed with the hot water. This mixture is pumped
through the lower spray arm and sprays against the
soiledsurfacesof thedishesto removefood
particles.
4. Water passes through the fine mesh primary filter
wherefoodsoilisremoved and the clean wateris
thenrecirculated.
5. Ports under the lower wash arm direct the food soil
throughasecondaryfilterintoacollectionchamber.
6. Food soil is held in the collection chamber until it is
flushedawayduringthe drain cycle.
7. Clean,hot water entersthedishwasherand the
sequenceisrepeated.
8. Beginning with the third water fill, the wash action
switchesbetweenthelowersprayarmand middle
spray arm in 90 second intervals. You may notice a
change in sound as the wash action pauses and
switches to the other arm.
9. Thedishwasher may pause during the cyclewhile
water is being heated. Wash action will continue
during this time.
10. Rinse aid is automatically dispensed in the final
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Option Selections
Hi Temp Wash Option
When HI TEMP WASH option is selected, the
dishwasher heats the water in the main wash to
approximately140°F (60°C).Washactionwillcontinue
buttimer willnotadvanceuntilproper temperatureis
reached.Thehotterwaterprovidedbythisoptionhelps
activatedishwasherdetergenttocleanfoodgreaseand
soil from dishes. HI TEMP WASH option can be used
with any cycle except QUICK RINSE.
When HI TEMP WASH option is selected, the light
abovethepadwillcomeonandremainon until end of
cycle. To turn off the HI TEMP WASH option, press the
pad a second time. The light above the pad will turn off.
To turn off the HI TEMP option, press the pad a second
time.Thelightabovethepad will turn off.
Heat Dry Option
TheHEATDRYoptionincombinationwithrinseaidwill
give you excellent drying results. The energy to use
HEAT DRY costs pennies per cycle. You may turn off
theHEATDRYoption,however youwillhave itemsin
your dish load that will not be dry at the end of the
cycle.
With either option, you may see water vapor coming
fromventduringthedrying portion of the cycle. Some
models have a vent that is closed during washing to hold
moistureandsound inside andthenopensfor drying.
To turn off the HEAT DRY option, press the pad a
secondtime.Thelightabove the pad will turn off.
The drying option may be changed at any time during
the cycle and affects only the drying period.
gal.
liters 1 3/4 hrs.8.5 32.2
Forheavilysoileddishes
andsilverware.
Heavy
Wash • Turn dial to HEAVY WASH. •SelectdesiredOPTIONS.
Wash Cycle Selections
Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected. Not all cycles available on all models.
2washes
5 rinses
•DO NOTUSEdetergent.
•TurndialtoQUICKRINSE.
• Select HEAT DRY OFF.
•Turn dialtoLIGHT WASH.
• Select desired options. gal. liters 2wash
3 rinses
1 1/2 hrs.6.1
23.1
For lightly soiled or pre-
rinseddishesand
silverware.
For rinsing dishes that will
bewashedlater. 2 rinse1/4 hrs.
gal.
liters
2.4
9.1
*Includes dry time.
Cycle Chart
Description Time*
(approx.) Washes/ Rinses
Water
(approx.)
To Select CycleCycle
Light
Wash
Quick
Rinse
gal.
liters 2washes
3 rinses
1 1/2 hrs.6.1
23.1
Forregularlysoileddishes
andsilverware.
Normal
Wash • Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.
• Select desired options.
• Turn dial to UPPER RACK.
• Select desired options. gal. liters 1wash
2 rinses
1 hrs.3.7
14.0
Forglassesand other
lightly soiled items.
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Rack

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Sanitize Option
To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the
SANITIZEoption. Whenselected,thelightabovethepad
will come on and remain on until end of cycle. The water
temperature in the final rinse will be raised to 155°F
(68°C)andwill maintainthattemperaturefor 9minutes.
ThisoptionisavailableinHEAVY,NORMALandLIGHT
WASH cycles. Only these sanitization cycles have been
designedtomeetNSFrequirements.
The cycle time will be extended until the proper water
temperature is reached. Washing action will continue
during the water heating delay. For best results, the
incomingwater temperatureshouldbeatleast 120°F
(49°C).
The sanitize criteria may not be satisfied if there is an
interruptionofthecycle,powerfailureoriftheincoming
watertemperatureisbelow120°F(49°C).
Toturnoffthe SANITIZE option,pressthepada second
time.Thelightabovethepad will turn off.
Delay Start
TheDELAYSTARToptionallows you to automatically
delaystartingyourdishwasherfrom2-4or2-4-6hours
dependingonyourmodel.
Onmodels with 2-4-6 hour delay, press the pad once for
a 2 hour delay, twice for 4 hours and three times for 6
hours. A light will come on
indicating the delay start hours and will remain on until
cycle starts.
To cancel the DELAY START option and begin the cycle
beforethedelayperiodisover,presstheSTART/
CANCELpad.
To Cancel a Cycle
You can cancel a cycle anytime during the cycle. Press
START/CANCELpad andthedishwasherwillstart a90
second drain. At the end of the drain, select the desired
cycle.
Child Lock Controls
Topreventchildrenfromaccidentlychangingthe
dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher, lock the
dishwashercontrols bypressingandreleasingthe HEAT
DRY pad for 3 seconds while the door is latched. An
indicator light on the lock graphic pad will illuminate
when the controls are locked and no new selections can
be made until the lock is released. To unlock the
controls, press the HEAT DRY pad until the indicator
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Dish Preparation
Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits,
toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash system will
removeremainingfoodparticles.Burned-onfoodsshould
beloosened beforeloading.Emptyliquidsfrom glasses
and cups.
Foodssuch asmustard,mayonnaise, vinegar,lemon
juice and tomato based products may cause
discoloration of stainless steel and plastics if allowed to
sit for a long period of time. Unless the dishwasher is to
be operated at once, it is best to rinse off these food
soils.
• Load racks so
that large items
donot
preventthe
detergent
dispenser
fromopening.
• Check
manufacturer's
recommendations
beforewashingitemsinquestion.
• If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, be
sure disposer is completely empty before
startingdishwasher.
Loading the Top Rack
Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket
may vary from your model.
The top rack is designed for flexibility in loading a wide
variety of items including cups, glasses, stemware,
small plates, bowls, etc.
Load glasses in top rack. Damage may occur if placed
in bottom rack.
Load plastic items in top rack only. Melting may occur if
placed in bottom rack.
Loaditemswith open endsfacingdown for better
cleaninganddraining.
Damage may occur if delicate items touch each other
duringdishwasheroperation.
Preparing and Loading DishesPreparing and Loading Dishes
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Long-handledknivesandutensilscan beplacedin top
rack.
Be sure nothing protrudes through the bottom of the rack
to block rotation of middle spray arm.
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.