Sears Kenmore 14371 User manual

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Owner's
Manual
Model Nos.
14371
14374
14375
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AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER
CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions
before first use of this product.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, iL 60179 U.S.A.
165D35j92P061
SR5560-1
542 CG
Printedin U,S,A.

Warranty ................... Below
Important Safety Instructions ....... 3
Important Parts ofYour Dishwasher . .4
What Your Dishwasher Needs ....... 5
Special Tips .................... 6
Operating InStructions ........... 7-9
Detergent Dispenser ............. 10
Detergent Usage Guide .......... 10
Rinse Agent Dispenser ........... In
Proper Loading .............. 11,
User Maintenance Instructions ..... 13
Care and Cleaning .............. 13
Air Gap ....................... 13
Color Panels ................... 14
Problems and Solutions ....... 15-18
Sears Service .................. 20
Full One-Year Warranty on
Dishwasher
For one year from the first day of use
in your home, Sears will repair,free of
charge, defects in material or workmanship
which appear in this dishwasher.
Full Ten-Year Warranty Against
Leaks in the Tub and Inner Door
Panel
For ten years from the first day of use in
your home, if a leak should occur as a
result of failure of the tub or inner door
panel due to cracking, chipping, or peeling,
Sears will replace, free of charge, the tub
or inner door panel.
If the dishwasher is subjected to other than
private family use, the above warranty
coverage is effective for only 90 days.
Warranty service is available by
contacting the nearest Sears Service
Center/Department in the United States.
This warranty applies only while this
productis 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.
The model number of your automatic
dishwasher is found on the serial plate
fastened to the tub wall just inside the
dishwasher door.
Allrepairpartsare availablefor immediate
purchaseor specialorderwhenyouvisit
yournearestSearsServiceCenter,orthe
Service Departmentat mostSears
Stores.To requestserviceororderpar_
by phone,callthetollfree numbersI
on thebackcover.
When requesting service or ordering p
always provide the following informati,,
• Product Type"
•Part Number
•Moclel Number
• Part Description
Sears, Roebuck and Co.,
Dept. 817WA,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

\WARNING:
Please follow these basic precautions, including the following:
.d all instructions before using your
dishwasher.
• Only use detergents and rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher.
•Store detergents and rinseagentsin a
cool dry place out of children's reach.
•Do not tamperwith controls.
• Do not operate dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.
•Always discorjnect electrical power to
dishwasher before attempting to service
it.We recommend having a qualified
technician service your appliance.
•Remember, use dishwasher for its
intended purpose only.
•Do not wash plastic items unless marked
"Dishwasher Safe"or equivalent. If
unmarked, check manufacturer's
recommendations.
•This dishwasher must be properly
installed in accordance with the Instal-
lation Instructions before it is used.
GROUNDING
ISTRUCTIONS
_nnect to a properly rated, protected
.d sized power-supply circuit to avoid
electrical overload.
•This appliance mustbe connectedto
agroundedmetal,permanent wiring
system;or an equipment-grounding
conductormustbe runwiththecircuit
conductorsandconnectedtothe
equipment-groundingterminalor lead
oftheappliance.
WARNING:
The improperconnectionofthe
equipment-groundingconductorcan
resultina riskof electricshock.Check
witha qualifiedelectricianor service
•representativeifyouare in doubtwhether
theapplianceisproperlygrounded.
• To avoid risk of electrical shock,
the dishwasher must be electrically
grounded before it is operated.
• If you did not receive Installation
Instructions with your dishwasher, you
can get a copy by contacting your Sears
Service Center.
•Do not touch heatingunitduring
or immediately after use.Allow timeto
cool.
•Loadsharpor pointedtablewarewith
handlesup(pointsdown)toavoidinjury
when reachingintodishwasher.
•Loadsharpitemsand knivesso they
aren't likelytodamage doorseal.
• Do not sitorstandon or abuse
dishwasherdooror dishracks.
•Do not allowchildren to playin or on
dishwasher.
• When discarding old dishwasher,
be sure to remove door to prevent
accidental entrapment.
•Do not install the dishwasher on
carpeted floor.
WARNING:
Undercertainconditions,hydrogen gas
may buildup ina hotwatersystemthat
has notbeen usedfor twoweeksor more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To
preventinjuryor damage,beforeusing
dishwasher,turn onall hot waterfaucets
and allowwaterto runfor several
minutes.This willallowgasestoescape.
Asthe gasisflammable, do not smokeor
useanopenflame orappliancenear
faucets whiletheyareopen.
NOTE: Do notstoreor usecombustible
materials,gasolineor otherflammable
vaporsand liquidsinthe vicinityofthis
oranyotherappliance.
SAVE THESE
3INSTRUCTIONS

Appearance will vary according to the model number
Uppe'r rack
Lowersprayarm
Heatingunit ,
Wash tower
Lowerrack
Right Side View
Door latch
Controlpanel
Door panel
Bottompanel
@
Front View
Inner Door
/
Rinseagent Deterclent
dispenser dis_ensers

•)t Water
jet dishesclean and dry you need hot
water.Tohelp youget waterofthe proper
-temperature,yourdishwasher
automaticallyheatsthe waterinthe wash
cycle.Higherwatertemperatureisneeded
to dissolvegreaseand activate powder
detergents.Forgoodwashingand drying,
the enteringwatermustbe at least120°F.
To preventdishdamage,inletwater
shouldnotexceed 150°F.
Check your water temperature with a
candy o[ meat thermometer.
Turnonthe Jnotwater faucet nearestthe
dishwasher.Put the thermometer in a
glassand letthe waterruncontinuously
intotheglassuntilthe temperature stops
rising.
Do notoperatethe dishwasherduringor
right afterotherheavyuse ofhotwater,
suchas for laundryor bathing.
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 quart container under a fully
nnened hot water faucet nearest the
_washer. If the container fills in less
,..,_n 9 seconds, water pressure is within
,cceptable range. Be sure all other
,ets are turned off during this test.
Water Conditions
Inareaswhere water is very hard(12
grainsor more), itmay be necessaryto
installa watersoftenertoassureproper
performancefrom yourdishwasher.Ifyou
do notknowthehardnessofyourwater
supply,contactyourlocalwater
departmentor bringa sampleintoyour
Sears storefor testing.
Detergents
Onlyusedetergentslabeledfor usein
automaticdishwashers.NEVER use
laundrydetergents,liquidsoap.sorother'
householdcleanersin yourdishwasher.
Somedetergentswillbe moreeffective
withyourwaterConditionsthanothers.
Storedetergentina cool,dryplace.
Rinse Agents
Rinse agents make water flow off dishes
quicker than usual. This lessens water
spotting and makes drying faster, too.
Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid
form. Your dishwasher's dispenser uses
the liquid form.

Mostutensils 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 dispensers where contact
with undissolved detergent could cause
pitting, spotting or discoloration.
Cast Iron: Cast iron utensils should be
handwashed.
Chinai Antique, har_d-painted china and
those with gold or platinum rings should
be handwashed.
Crystal: Loadcarefullyin upper rack
only. T.opreventchipping, itemsshould
nottouch.Handwashdelicateitems.
SelectCOOL DRY optionto air-dry
crystalitems.
Flatware: Sterling, silverplate and
stainless steel are normally dishwasher
safe. Flatware with dark decorative
shading and/or non-metallic handles
should be handwashed.
Pewter: Pewte_ror pewter-like materials
should be handwashed.
Plastic: Plasticitemsshouldbe placedin
upper rack only. Washonlythoseitems
marked "Dishwasher Safe."
Wood: Wood itemsshould be
handwashed.
Glass: Milkglassshouldbe handwashed.
Non-Stick Coatings:After washing,wipe
thenon-stickcoatingarea withvegetable
oilto keepitfrom losingitsnon-stick
quality.
Non-Dishware Items: DO NOT wash
itemssuchas electronicair cleanerfilters,
furnacefilters and paintbrushesinyour
dishwasher.Damageto dishwasherand
discolorationor stainingofdishwasher
mayresult.

•'-',_earancemayvary
STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER
• Load the dishwasher (see pages 11
and 12).
• Add detergent (see page 10).
•Close the door but do not latch it.
•If you plan to use the LIGHT WASH
or RINSE & HOLD cycle, push the
NORMAL WASH button and turn the
Dial to the desired cycle. Then latch
the door to start the dishwasher.
• If dishwasher drains into a food waste
disposer, operate disposer until it is
empty.
• Turn on hot water faucet nearest
dishwasher and let it run until the water
is hot.
• Push selector buttons for desired cycles
and options.
• For all cycles but LIGHT WASH and
RINSE & HOLD, slowly turn the Dial to
qTART. Then latch the door to start the
.shwasher.
If you p!an to use the PLATE WARMER
option (which isfor warming clean dishes
and plates for the serving of hotfoods),
follow these steps:
1. Load clean dishware to be warmed.
2. Make sure HOT DRY is selected.
3. Be sure the door is unlatched.
4. Slowly turn the Dial te PLATE
WARMER•
5. Latch door to start the cycle.
LECT THE CYCLE
POTS PANS
For heavily soiled dishes and pots and pans.
Cycle Time: Approx. 93 minutes
Water Usage: Approx. 9.5 gallons I-I
NORMAL WASH I
For normally soiled dishes.
Cycle Time: Approx. 93 minutes
Water Usage: Approx. 8.0 gallons

LIGHTWASH
Forprerinsed or lightlysoiled dishes and
dishes that have been stored.
Cycle Time: Approx. 86 minutes
Water Usage: Approx. 6.6 gallons
RINSE & HOLD
For rinsing dishes that will be washed later.
DO NOT use detergent. Select COOL DRY
no-heat dryit_goption.
Cycle Time: Approx. 12 minutes
Water Usage: Approx. 3.9 gallons
I
I
SELECT OPTIONS
WATER HEAT Option ON
Select this option and the main
wash cycle is extended 21 minutes
while the dishwasher heats the
water for good washing and drying.
WATER HEAT Option OFF I;I
Turns WATER HEAT Option ON
off.
HOT DRY Option
Turns drying heating unit on for I _L-_| I
fast drying.
COOL DRY Option
Turns heating unit off for entire Ir_l
drying period. To shorten drying
time, open dishwasher door
slightly.

ORMAL SIGHTS AND
_UNDS
,u'll see watervaporcoming through
the vents by the door latch during drying
and when water is being pumped out,
•You'llhear occasional sounds while your
dishwasher is running:
• Soft food disposer shredding action.
•Drain valve opening to pump water
out.
• Timer control as cycle progresses.
• Detergent.cup opening.
• Pump motor starting.
• The motor stops during drying.
ENERGY AND WATER SAVING
TIPS
• Wash full loads.
•Use your dishwasher during off-peak
hours.
•Usethe LIGHT WASH cyclewhenever
possible.
• qelect COOL DRY optionwhenyou
n't needdry dishesin a hurry.
•"=n't prerinsenormallysoileddishes.
.,ad correctlytoensuregoodwashing
action,
HOW TO ADD A DISH DURING
A CYCLE
• Add dishes anytime during RINSE &
HOLD cycle.
• Withotherwashcycles,you canadd
dishesat anytimeBEFOREthe
detergentcuphasopened.
Here's how to add a forgotten dish:
1.Pushdoorlatchtothe left.Washingwill
stop.
2.Wait a few seconds untilthe water
calms. Then open the door.
3,Add dishes you've forgotten.
PREPARING DISHES FOR
WASHING
•Prerinsing of normalfood soilis not
necessary.
•Scrape offbones,seeds,skins,
toothpicksand otherhardsoils.
•Removehardshelledvegetables,
meat trimmings,leafyvegetables,and
excessiveamounts ofoilor grease.
• Removefoods withhighacid content--
theycan discolorstainlesssteel.
•Removelargequantitiesofany food.
• When usingthePOTS PANScycle,less
preparationis required.Thiscyclecan
washheavily-soileddishesand remove
dried-on and baked-on soilsfrompots,
pans and casseroles.However,items
withburned-onsoilsmaynotcome
clean.

You'll find two detergent dispensers on
the inside door of your dishwasher.
Open cup
Do"not add detergent until you are ready
to start the cycle. Use fresh detergent.
The dispenser will automatically release
detergent at the correct times during the
cycle.
Always close the main cup tightly. Whet ""
is firmly latched you will hear a clickin_
sound. It is not necessary to overtighten.
Grasp handle, rotate /
and. close ti___,._
Close the maincup.
NOTE:Toopenthedetergentdispenser
afterithas been closed,unlatchthedoor
and rotatetheDiala full turntotheOFF
position.Whentheclosedcup contains
soapitisbestthatthedoorbein a
partially openpositionbeforerotatingthe
Dial.Thiswillhelpreducetheamountof
detergentand rinseaidagent spillageinto
the tub.
Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)
Moderately
Cycles Soft Water Hard Water Hard Water Very Hard Water
(O to 3 grains) (4 to 8 grains) (9 to t 2 grains) (over 12 grains)
LightWash Main Cup Main Cup MainCup Water Softener
1 tablespoon HalfFull CompletelyFul; Recommende_
PotsPans Each Cup EachCup EachCup Water Softener
NormalWash 1tablespoon HalfFul! CompletelyFull Recommends.
Rinse& Hold No Detergent "No Detergent No Detergent Water Softener
Recommended
To fill the dispenser:
Unscrew the cap. Note the FULL line
on the tip of the cap. Add the liquid rinse
agent until itjust reaches the top of
the FULL line. Replace the cap. The
dispenser automatically releases the
rinse agent into the final rinse water.
T
Full/.t_!
Fill as needed, but do not overfill.
10

_PER RACK (appearanc_ewill vary)
,upper rack is best for glasses, cups
saucers. Cups and glasses fit best
along the sides. This is also the place for
dishwasher-safe plastics. Make sure small
plastic items are lodged in tightly so they
can't fall onto the heating unit. Arrange
stemware so that it cannot move easily.
Don't let the glasses touch each other.
The upper rack is handy for.all kinds of
odd shapes. Saucepans, mixing bowls
and other items should be placed face
'_ ,n. When loading dishwasher-safe
:ics make sure each plastic item is
--,Jred over two fingers. This will insure
_1washing results.
11

LOWER RACK (appearance will vary)
NOTE: Do not load large platters or trays
in front right corner of lower rack.They
may prevent detergent from circulating
in the wash cycle.
The lower rack is best used for plates,
saucers, and cookware. Large items such
as broiler pans and racks should go in the
lower rack along the edge. Load platters,
pots and bowls along the sides, in
corners, or in the back. For best washing
results, all items should be positioned with
the soiled side of the dish facing the
center of the rack.
Put flatware in the removable basket w_'"
fork and knife handles up to protect yo
hands. Place spoons in the basket with
handles down. Mix knives, forks and
spoons so they don't nest together.
Distribute evenly.
Small plastic items, such as measuring
spoons and lids from small containers,
are not recommended for automatic
dishwashing. If placed in dishwasher, they
should go in bottom of utensil basket with
silverware on top.
Utensil basket
Keep center area clear in the
lower rack.
The Wash Tower rises through the center
of the lower rack duringthe wash and rinse
portions of the cycle. Don't block it or load
tallthings next to it.Also, be careful not to
let aportion of an item such as a pot or
dish handle extend through the bottom
rack.This could block the wash arm and
cause poor washing results.
Wash Tower
==11_--
CAUTION
Take out anything
that may fall or
extend through the
bottom of the utensil basket.
12

;ARE OF SURFACES
"lean control panel with lightly
mpened cloth. Dry thoroughly.
DO NOT use abrasives or sharp
objects--they could damage the control
panel.
• Clean outside cabinet finish with agood
appliance polish wax. DO NOT use
scouring pads, harsh or gritty cleaners.
• Interior is self-cleaning with normal use.
If it should ever need cleaning, use a
mild cleansing powder. If hard water
causes lime build-up, clean as follows:
--Pour 2 cups white vinegar into empty
dishwasher. DO NOT use detergent.
_perate machine on NORMAL WASH
cycle.
PROTECTION AGAINST
FREEZING
Ifdishwasherisleftinan unheatedplace
duringthewinter:
• Shutoffwaterand electricalpower.
• Removeaccesspanel.
• Disconnectwaterlinesfrom valve.Drain
intoa flat pan.
• Draincollectionchamberat rearof unit
belowfilter bydisconnectinghoseto
pump.
•Removeplasticpumpcoverin tub
bottomand usespongetosoakupany
remainingwater.
• Reconnectwaterlinestovalveand
hosestopump.
Pumpcoverscrews
. ..LRE OF AIR GAP
If an air gapwas installedfor yourbuilt-in
dishwasher, check tomake sureitis
clean.Air gapsare usuallymountedon
the countertopand can be inspectedby
removingthecover.The air gap isnotpart
ofyourdishwasherand isnotcoveredby
Sears warranty.
Drainairgap
13
PREPARATION FOR MOVING
• Disconnectelectrical power.
•Turnoffwatersupply,disconnectwater
and drain lines.
•Taperacksin place; closedoor securely
and tapeitshut.
•Wrapwithblanketsand,if usinga hand
truck,liftdishwasherfrom side in upright
positiononly.

OPTIONALACCESSORIES
You can change the door and lower
access panel appearance of your
dishwasher by ordering one of these
optional accessories:
•Color Panels
• 1/4" Wood Panel Trim Kit
These accessories are available from:
Dri-View Manufacturing
4706 Allmond Avenue
Louisville, KY 40209
Specify accessory number when ordering.
DESCRIPTIONS OF OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
Color Panels-- Replacemer)tdoorand
loweraccesspanelsare availableinthe
following colors:
GPF400A (Almond)
GPF400B (Black)
GPF400W (White)
Wood Panel Trim Kit--This accessory
contains trim and instructions for you to
supply and install a 1/4" thick decorative
wood door and lower access panel:
22-16071 (White)
22-16075 (Black)
22-16078 (Almond)
NOTE: The 22-16072 dishwasher door
spring kit must also be ordered and
installed when the door panel weighs
four Ibs. or m()re.
14

_ROBLEM SOLUTION
"hwasher .Check housefuse or circuitbreaker.
willnotstart
Dishwasher will
notfill with-water
Unusualnoise
Dishwasher
leaks
CAUSED BY
•Dishwashernot
receivingelectricity
•Dial notin correct
positionfor cycle
selected
•Turningthe Dial
toofar
•Turningthe Dial
too far
•No water supply
•Water inletvalve
clogged
•Improperloading
_,Dishwashernot
level
•Toomuch sudsing
• Spilled dnse agent
•Dishwasher door
interferes with
surrounding
cabinets
•Make sure Dial isturnedfar enough and
cyclebutton is fully pushed in.
;Turn Dialto START.Be carefulyou do not
turnthe Dial any farther than necessary.
Thereisa delaybetweenstart-upandwater
fill soyouwillnothearanywashaction
rightaway.
•See thesolutionabove.
• Makesurewater supplyvalveundersinkis
turnedon,
•Water valve supply line may be clogged with
sediment. Clean out.
•Utensils may not be secure on rack pins,
or something small may have dropped from
the rack.Water is causing utensils to rattle.
Make sure everything is securely placed
in dishwasher.
•Leveldishwasheras describedin Installation
Instructions.Don'tplacedishwasheroncarpet.
•Improperdetergent.Use automatic
dishwasher detergent onlyor try a
different brand or less detergent.
•If handdishwashingdeter_)entisused by "
mistake;pouronemeasuring cupof
vegetableoilin bottomoftuband run
dishwasherthrougha completeNORMAL._;,
WASHcyclewithrecommendedamountof
automaticdishwashingdetergent.
•Toremovesudsfrom tub:Opendishwasher.
Letsudsevaporate.Add 1 gallonofcold
watertotub.Closeand latchdishwasher.
PumpoutwaterbyslowlyturningDialuntila
drainperiodisreached.Repeatif necessary.
•Spilledrinseagentcancause foam during
washing.Thiscan leadto overflowing.Wipe
up accidentalspillofrinseagent witha
damp cloth.
•Makesuredoordoes nottouchcabinets
whenopeningorclosing.Use levellinglegs
toleveldishwasher.
15

PROBLEM
Dishes notdry
Spotting and
filming
CAUSED BY
i-Water is not hot
•COOL DRY option
selected
!-Improper loading
•Rinse agent
dispenserempty
•Hard water
•Water is not hot
•COOL DRY drying
optionselected
•Not enoughor
poorquality
detergent
•Old detergent
• No rinseagent
SOLUTION
• Raise water heater thermostat to 140°F if
necessary
•Do not select COOL DRY option.Allow dishes
to dry in heated air.
•Load dishes so items drain properly. Avoid
ovedoading.
• Fill rinse agent dispenser if empty.
• Filldetergentcupstocapacity.Usedishwasher
detergentwithhighestavailablephosphorous
content.Maybenecessarytoinstall a water
softener.
• Raise water heater thermostat to 14001=.
,Drying withoutheatmaycausesome
spotting.Do not selectCOOL DRY option.
• Use more fresh automatic dishwasher
detergent. Use detergent with highest
available phosphorous content,
especially if you have hard water.
• Useonlyfresh, automaticdishwasher
detergent.Storetightlyc!os_din a cool,dry
place.Discardold,"lumpyor separated
detergent.Do notfill detergentdispenser
untilreadytowash.
• Fill rinse agent dispenser.
To remove stubborn spots and film from
glassware:
1. Remove all metal utensils from the
dishwasher.
2. Do nbt add detergent.
3. Select POTS PANS cycle.
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for
18 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher will now
be in the main wash.
• 5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups
(500 ml) white vinegar into bottom of
dishwasher.
6.Closethe doorand allowtocompletethe
cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn't work: Repeat as
above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric
acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most
drugstores carry citric acid crystals.)
16

_ROBLEM
i ,ching--
ipermanent
filming which
cannotbe
removed
Water left
in bottom
oftub
Dishes and
interior of
dishwasher
brown or yellow
Film build-up on
lower front of tub
Silverware
stained
_nzetarnish
silverplate
CAUSED BY
*Too much
detergent
in softwater
•Improperloading
•Normalamountof
water
•Ironor manganese
in water
•Some detergent
didnotdissolve
,Undissolved
detergentcontacting
wetsilverware
•Acidic or salty
food soils
SOLUTION
•Reduceamountofdishwasherdetergent.
Usedetergentwithlowerphosphorouscontent.
• Silverplateworn
offexposingbase
metal--takeson
bronzehue
Metalutensils
rubbingagainst
dishesduringwash
•Improperloading
•Make suredishesand glasswareare loaded
properlyto permitwaterspraytorinseall
surfaces.Do notoverload.
•Itisnormalfor a smallamountof cleanwater
to remainin bottom bf tubaftereachcycle.
•Clean thedrainairgap.See User
MaintenanceInstruc.tions.
*Installan ironor manganesefilter inhome
watersupply.
*Use fresh, automaticdishwasherdetergent.
Usedetergentv#dlhighestavailable
phosphorouscontent,especiallyifyouhave
hardwater.Raisewaterheaterthermostatto
140°Fifnecessary.Runwaterat sinkuntilhot
beforestartingdishwasher.Removefilmwith
dishwashingdetergentandwarmwater.
• Avoidspillingdrydetergentonwet
silverware.Cleanwithsilverpolish.
•Use RINSE& HOLDcycle.Certainfoodsleft
onsilverwareforextendedperiodsoftime may
causepitting.
•Remove tarnishwith silverpolish.
BlackOrgray •Loadmetalutensilssotheydonotrubagainst
marksondish dishes.Marksmayberemovedwithmild
abrasivecleanserandplasticscouringpad;
Dishwarechippedl •Do notoverload.Loadglassesin upperrack
orbroken only.See Loadingsectionfortips.
Dishwasherodor •Soileddishesheld •UseRINSE&HOLDcycleifdisheswill notbe
toolongin washedat endofday.
dishwasher
•Vinyl rackcoating •Plasticodorwillbegoneafterseveralweeksuse.
17

PROBLEM
Motorhums
Stainingof
tubinterior
Vaporat the
vent
Detergent cup
lid won't latch
after adding
detergent
CAUSED BY
•Dishwasher has
notbeen used on
a regular basis
•Some detergents
containcolorant
(pigmentor dyes)
•Sometomato-based
foodscanstain
•Watervaporcomes
throughthe ventby
thedoorlatchduring
drying and when
wateris being
pumpedout
•Dialnot inOFF
position
SOLUTION
i•Ifyou do not use your dishwasher often,
set it to fill and pump out once every week.
This will help keep the seal moist and the
garbage disposer clear.
•This will discolorthe tub interiorwith extended
use. Check the detergent dispenser for signs
of any discoloration.Ifdispenser isdiscolored,
change to detergent without any colorant.
•Using the RINSE & HOLD cycle after adding
dishtothe load can decreasethe levelofstaining.
•This is a normal occurrence.
•Dial mustbe in OFF positionfor cuplid to
• closeand latch properly. !f youunlatchthe
doorand openit todryyourdishes,the Dial
does notadvancetoOFF byitself.
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NOTES
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Forin-home major brandrepair service
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1-800-4-MY-HOME_"
(1-800-469-4663)
Forthe locationof a
SearsPartsandRepairCenterin yourarea
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1-800-488-1222 |lB|||
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call 9 am -5 pm, Monday-Saturday
.8oo-827-6o5s:Wj
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parts,,alwaysprovidethe following
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'•ProductType , PartNumber
•_• Model Number •Part Description Amerk:a'sRepair,Specialists
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