Kenmore 5871540590 Guide User manual

Safety instructions 2
What Your Dishwasher Needs
important Parts of Your Dishwasher
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Specia_ Tips 5
Proper Loading 6, 7, 8
Detergent and Rinse Agent Dispensers 9
Portable Dishwasher information 10, 11
Doer Panels 11
User Maintenance instructions 12, 13
Problems and Solutions 14, 15
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| po ant Safety |nstructions
WARNING: Please follow basic precautions, including the following:
Read all instructions before using
dishwasher. DO NOT touch heating element
during orimmediately after use. Al-
low time to coo!.
ONLY use detergents and rinse
agents recommended for use in a
dishwasher.
Store detergents in a cool, dry
place OUT OF CHILDREN'S
REACH.
Load sharp or pointed tableware
with handles up (points down) to
avoid injury when reaching into
dishwasher.
Load sharp items and knives so
they won't damage door seal.
DO NOT tamper with controls.
DO NOT operate dishwasher un-
less all enclosure panels are prop-
erly in place.
bO NOT sit or stand on or abuse
dishwasher door or dishracks.
DO NOT allow children to play in or
on dishwasher.
ALWAYS disconnect electrical
power to dishwasher before at-
tempting to service. When discarding old dishwasher, ALWAYS remove door to prevent
accidental entrapment.
REMEMBER, use dishwasher for
intended function only. WARNING: Under certain condi-
tions, hydrogen gas may build up in
a hot water system that has not
DO NOT wash plastic items unless been used for two weeks or more.
marked "Dishwasher Safe" or HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
equivalent. If unmarked, check To prevent injury or damage, be-
manufacturer's recommendations, fore using dishwasher, turn on all
hot water faucets and allow water
To avoid risk of electricalshock, the to run for several minutes. This will
dishwasher must be electrically allow gases to escape. As the gas
grounded before it is operated, is flammable, DO NOT smoke or
use an open flame near faucets
® Built-In models - see Installa- while they are open.
tion Instructions book.
® Portable models-see portable
dishwasher information inclu- DO NOT install dishwasher on car-
ded in this book. peted floor.
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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). Im-
proved 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 ther-
mometer. (Figure A). Caution: Water temperature should not ex-
ceed 160°F (71 °C),
Do not operate dishwasher during or right after other heavy use of hot
water, such as laundry or bathing.
Some models are equipped with a Water Heat option which will bring
water to the proper washing temperature. Cycle time will be extended
while water is heating. For example, incoming water temperature of
120°F will add 20 - 30 minutes washing time to heat water.
Water Fressure
Figure A
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 dish-
washer. 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 deter-
gents, 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 ].......... II_L_U_J
_ilverware to prevent spotting and to speed up the drying process. For J_"_:_" /I
• 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 Dishwasher
The model you have selected may not have all features shown. - %
Third Level Spray
Lower Spray Arm
Float
Automatic Filter
Door Spring R_ght $i¢Ie Vi_
Door Latch
Control Panel
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Frent View.
Door Panel
(optional color panels)
Access Panel
// (optional color panels)
|nner DooY
Upper Rack
Upper Spray Arm
Lower Rack
Normal Water Fill Level
Heating Element
Detergent Dispenser
Rinse Agent
Dispenser
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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.

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 may take place. Colored aluminum may
fade. Do not place aluminum items directly in front of detergent cups
where contact with undissolved detergent could cause pitting, spotting or
discoloration.
CAST tRON: 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 dish-
washer safe. Do not mix silver and stainless orthe finishes may be dam-
aged. Flatware with dark decorative shading and/or non-metallic han-
dles 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 elimi-
nate the possibility of distortion by the heating element. Wash only
those items marked "Dishwasher Safe."
.WOOD: Wooden items should be hand washed ..... _
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Proper Loading
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 so water spray reaches soiled surfaces. Water must drain off completely for
best results.
Lower 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 dis-
penser.
® Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces
facing inward.
Place plates, soup bowls, etc. between
prongs and facing inward.
® Place heavily soiled cookware in lower rack. t 8"
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Do not block
center area.
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.
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Upper R_ck
Glassware should not touch otheritems. Dam-
age may occur.
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"
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 can be
placed in upper rack.
Place open ends face down for cleaning and
draining.
Fe_d Down Shelf
Available 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:
24"

Utensil Basket
Available on some models
=Lift lids and snap gates fiat against sides to
load long knives and utensils.
®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 Center- Part
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 itemsanytime before the wash portionof the cycle,
oUnlatch door to stop cycle_
® Open door and add item,
• Latch door to resume cycle.
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Detergent Dispenser
DO not add detergent until you are ready to start
the cycle. Use fresh detergent.
The dispenser will automatically release deter-
gent at the correct times during the cycle.
Light Wash 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 #1 and
#3 completely.
3. Fill open cups #2 and #4,
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 deter-
gent according to your water condition. Refer to table shown below.
Cycles
Light Wash
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Normal Wash
Pots Pans
Water Miser
Soft Water
(0 to 3 grains)
1 tablespoon in
cup #I
1 tablespoon in
cups #1 and #2
Moderately
Hard Water
(4 to 8 grains)
Fill cup #1
Fill cups #!
and #2
Hard Water
(9 to 12 grains)
Fill cups #1
and #3
Fill all four cups
Very Hard Water
(ever 12 grains)
Detergent alone may
not be enough. Water
softener recom-
mended.
Detergent alone may
not be enough• Water
softener recom-
mended,
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 cap 1/4 turn counterclockwise
and lift out,
• Pour in rinse agent until liquid touches white .................................................................................
® Refill the rinse agent dispenser approximately
once a month.
For models without a rinse agent dispenser, you
may use the solid form. To use:
eClip basket of solid rinse agent onto front cor-
ner o! the upper rack.
•Hang basket inside rack,
• Replace immediately when empty. 9

Potable E)ishwasher Inf@rmation
important: Always be sure door is latched before moving dish=
washer.
The power cord, faucet coupler and hoses are located in a covered com-
partment on the top back of the dishwasher.
A special adapter (included) must be installed on the faucet before you
can connect the dishwasher.
1. Remove adapter from coupler by pressing .down on the collar (see Fig-
ure 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 bushing from adapter
and screw adapter onto faucet spout.
Connecting th÷ Portable D shwasher
1. Run water at faucet until it is hot. Turn faucet off.
2. Pull hoses out of covered compartment.
3. Push collar down and slip faucet connector onto faucet adapter.
4. When connector snaps into place, re{ease collar.
5. Slowly turn hot water all the way on.
6, Plug power cord into grounded outlet.
Washer _
Threaded_ j>Use wltl
Bushing _inside
Washer
Adapter -_
Figure A
Faucet Adapter _-_-
D_sconnecting th÷ P@_=bBe Dishwasher
1. When cycle has finished, turn off hot water.
2. Press red button on coupler to release water pressure.
3. Press down on collar to release coupler.
4. Empty remaining water from coupler and return it to covered compart-
ment.
5. Unplug power cord and return it to covered compartment.
Threade
Faucet
Only
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CAUTION: Asink _;pray hose can burst due to constant water pres-
sure while the dishwasher is being used. if installed on the same
water line as the dishwasher, disconnect sink spray hose and plug
hole. Figure B
Electrica| Connection for a Portable Dishwasher 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 ........... _ ..... _I!
be plugged into a mating 3-prong grounding type receptacle (see Figure "_-_li
C), installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical /.....-""--J_ _"_ tt
Code and local codes and ordinances. _ {;_-"-_li
DANGER: Improper connection of the power cord can result in a risk of Power Cord _11
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 out- 3-Prong ....
let installed by a qualified electrician. Grounding Typ_
•_ DO NOT use an extension cord. Receptacle
DO NOT remove the power cord grounding prong. Figure C
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