Sears Kenmore 14371 User manual

Model Nos.
14371
14375
14378
Model and Serial
Number Plate
AUTOMATIC DlSHWA$NEtR
CAUT|ON: Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions
before first use of this producL
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffrnan Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
165D3592P067
SR5566
158 CG
Printed in U S A

Warranty ................... Below
Important Safety Instructions ....... 3
Important Parts of Your Dishwasher . .4
What Your Dishwasher Needs ....... 5
Special Tips .................... 6
Operating Instructions ........... 7-9
Detergent Dispenser .............. 10
Detergent Usage Guide ........... t0
Rinse Agent Dispenser ........... 10
Proper Loading .............. 11, 12
User Maintenance Instructions ..... 13
Care and Cleaning .............. 13
Air Gap ....................... 13
Color Panels ................... 14
Problems and Solutions ....... 15-18
Sears Service .................. 20
Ful;| 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
Pane!
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
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.
The model number of your automatic
dishwasher is found on the serial plate
fastened to the tub wall just inside the
dishwasher door.
All repair parts are available for immediate
purchase or special order when you visit
your nearest Sears Service Center, or the
Service Department at most Sears
Stores. To request service or order parts
by phone, call the toll free numbers listed
on the back cover.
When requesting service or ordering parts,
always provide the following information:
• Product Type
•Part Number
o Model Number
° Part Description
Sears, Roebuck and Co.,
Dept. 8t 7WA,
Hoffman Estates, eL 60179

Please follow these basic precautions, including the following:
Read all instructions before using your
dishwasher_
• Only use detergents and rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher.
o Store detergents and rinse agents in a
cool dry place out of children's reach.
° Do not tamper with controls.
o Do not operate dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.
° To avoid risk of electrical shock,
the dishwasher must be electrically
grounded before it is operated.
o If you did not receive Installation
Instructions with your dishwasher, you
can get a copy by contacting your Sears
Service Center.
o Do not touch heating unit during
or immediately after use. Allow time to
cool.
o Always disconnect electrical power to
dishwasher before attempting to service
it. We recommend having a qualified
technician service your appliance.
oRemember, use dishwasher for its
intended purpose ontyo
• 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°
• Load sharp or pointed tableware with
handles up (points down) to avoid injury
when reaching into dishwasher.
° Load sharp items and knives so they
aren't likely to damage door seal.
oDo not sit or stand on or abuse
dishwasher door or dishrack&
•Do not allow children to play in or on
dishwasher.
oWhen discarding old dishwasher,
be sure to remove door to prevent
accidental entrapment.
°Do not install the dishwasher on
carpeted floor.
J
, Connect to a properly rated, protected
and sized power-supply circuit to avoid
electrical overload.
°This appliance must be connected to
a grounded metal, permanent wiring
system; or an equipment-grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment-grounding terminal or lead
of the appliance.
A i =
The improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or service
representative if you are in doubt whether
the appliance is properly grounded°
A°
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 hot water faucets
and allow water to run for several
minute& This will allow gases to escape.
As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or
use an open flame or appliance near
faucets while they are open.
NOTE: Do not store or use combustible
materials, gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
SAVE TH
ANSTRUCTaONS

Appearance wilf vary according to the model number
Upper rack
Lower spray arm
Heating unit
Wash tower
Lower rack
R_ght Side Vie_
Door latch
Control panel
Door panel
Bottom panel
_M _ _"_
,_ _(_
Dnner Door
Rinse agent
dispenser Detergent
dispensers
Front View

Hot Water
To get dishes clean and dry you need hot
water. To help you get water of the proper
temperature, your dishwasher
automatically heats the water in the wash
cycle. Higher water temperature is needed
to dissolve grease and activate powder
detergents. For good washing and drying,
the entering water must be at least t20°E
To prevent dish damage, inlet water
should not exceed 150°E
Check your water temperature with a
candy or meat thermometer.
Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the
dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a
glass and let the water run continuously
into the glass until the temperature stops
rising_
Do not operate the dishwasher during or
right after other heavy use of hot water,
such as for laundry or 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
opened hot water faucet nearest the
dishwasher. If the container fills in less
than 9 seconds, water pressure is within
an acceptable ranger Be sure all other
faucets are turned off during this test°
Water Conditions
In areas where water is very hard (12
grains 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.
Detergents
Only use detergents labeled for use in
automatic dishwashers. 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.
Store detergent in acool, dry place.
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.
G

Most 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 dispensers where contact
with undissolved detergent could cause
pitting, spotting or discoloration,
Cast Iron: Cast iron utensils should be
handwashe&
China: Antique, hand-painted china and
those with gold or platinum rings should
be handwashed°
Crystal: Load carefully in upper rack
only. To prevent chipping, items should
not touch. Handwash delicate item&
Select COOL DRY option to air-dry
crystal items°
Flatware: Sterling, silverplate and
stainless steel are normally dishwasher
safe. Flatware with dark decorative
shading and/or non-metallic handles
should be handwashed.
Pewter: Pewter or pewter-like materials
should be handwashed.
Plastic: Plastic items should be placed in
upper rack only. Wash only those items
marked "Dishwasher Safe:'
Wood: Wood items should be
handwashed.
Glass: Milk glass should be handwashe&
Non-Stick Coatings: After washing, wipe
the non-stick coating area with vegetable
oil to keep it from losing its non-stick
quality.
Non-Dishware Items: DO NOT wash
items such as electronic air cleaner filters,
furnace filters and paint brushes in your
dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher and
discoloration or staining of dishwasher
may result.

Appearancemayvary
CYCLES OPTIONS _(I((t,ly
pOTS HOnMAL WATERHEAT
PANS W.CSH ON OFF U
_r_
CIIDLDRY
_SE&_'IOW
STARTING YOUR DJSNWASHER
, Load the dishwasher (see pages 1t
and 12).
o Add detergent (see page 10).
o 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°
o Push selector buttons for desired cycles
and options.
,For all cycles but LIGHT WASH and
RINSE & HOLD, slowly turn the Dial to
START. Then latch the door to start the
dishwasher.
If you plan to use the PLATE WARMER
option (which is for warming clean dishes
and plates for the serving of hot foods),
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 to PLATE
WARMER
5oLatch door to start the cycle.
SELECT THE CYC(LE
POTS PANS
For heavily soiled dishes and pots and pans.
Cycle Time: Approx. 93 minutes
Water Usage: Approxo 9.5 gallons
NORMAL WASH
For normally soiled dishes.
Cycle Time: Approx. 93 minutes
Water Usage: Approx. 8.0 gallons or? STA_ UGHT
WAStl
7

LIGHT WASH
For prerinsed or lightly soiled dishes and
dishes that have been stored.
Cycle Time: Approx. 86 minutes
Water Usage: Approxo 6.6 gallons
RINSE &HOLD
For rinsing dishes that will be washed later.
DO NOT use detergent. Select COOL DRY
no-heat drying option.
Cycle Time: Approx. 12 minutes
Water Usage: Approx. 3.9 gallons
WA-_}I
f]DnMAL
WASlt
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 |
Turns WATER HEAT Option ON
off.
HOT DRY Option
Turns drying heating unit on for
fast drying.
COOL DRY Option
Turns heating unit off for entire
drying period. To shorten drying
time, open dishwasher door
slightly.
m_

NORMAL SIGHTS AND
SOUNDS
• You'll see water vapor coming through
the vents by the door latch during drying
and when water is being pumped out.
•You'll hear 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.
HOW TO ADD A DiSH DURING
A CYCLE
•Add dishes any time during RINSE &
HOLD cycle.
° With other wash cycles, you can add
dishes at any time BEFORE the
detergent cup has opened,
Here's how to add a forgotten dish:
1. Push door latch to the left, Washing will
stop.
2. Wait a few seconds until the water
calmso Then open the door.
3. Add dishes you've forgotten.
ENERGY AND WATER SAVING
TIPS
oWash full loads,
° Use your dishwasher during off-peak
hours.
, Use the LIGHT WASH cycle whenever
possible,
° Select COOL DRY option when you
don't need dry dishes in a hurry.
• Don't prerinse normally soiled dishes.
o Load correctly to ensure good washing
action.
PREPARING DISHES FOR
WASHIING
° Prerinsing of normal food soil is not
necessary.
o Scrape off bones, seeds, skins,
toothpicks and other hard soils.
° Remove hard shelled vegetables,
meat trimmings, leafy vegetables, and
excessive amounts of oil or grease.
o Remove foods with high acid content--
they can discolor stainless steel.
° Remove large quantities of any food.
• When using the POTS PANS cycle, less
preparation is required. This cycle can
wash heavily-soiled dishes and remove
dried-on and baked-on soils from pots,
pans and casseroles. However, items
with burned-on soils may not come
clean.

You'llfind twodetergentdispenserson
the inside door of your dishwasher.
Open cup
Always close the main cup tightly. When it
is firmly latched you will hear a clicking
sound. It is not necessary to overtighten.
Grasp handle, rotate
and close tightly
Main cup
Do not add detergent until you are ready
to start the cycle. Use fresh detergent.
The dispenser wilt automatically release
detergent at the correct times during the
cycle.
Close the main cup.
NOTE= To open the detergent dispenser
after it has been closed, unlatch the door
and rotate the Dial a full turn to the OFF
position. When the closed cup contains
soap it is best that the door be in a
partially open position before rotating the
Dial. This will help reduce the amount of
detergent and rinse aid agent spillage into
the tub.
Detergent Usage Guide (powder or giquid)
Moderately
CycDes Soft Water Hard W:_ter Hard Water Very H_rd Water
(0 to 3grains) (4 to 8grains) (9 to 12 grains) (ever 12 grains)
Light Wash Main Cup Main Cup Main Cup Water Softener
1tablespoon Half Full Completely Full Recommended
Pots Pans Each Cup Each Cup Each Cup Water Softener
Normal Wash 1 tablespoon Half Fult.... :I '-,mpletely Full Recommended
Rinse & Hold No Detergent Nt, _" "..... qent Water Softener
Recommended
'To fBh!Ule d_spenser:
Unscrew the cap. Note the FULL line
on the tip of the cap. Add the liquid rinse
agent until it just reaches the top of
the FULL line. Replace the cap. The
dispenser automatically releases the
rinse agent into the final rinse water.
Full ___'_
Fill as needed, but do not overfill,
10

UPPER RACK (appearance will vary)
The upper rack is best for glasses, cups
and 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 fal! 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
down. When loading dishwasher-safe
plastics make sure each plastic item is
secured over two fingers. This will insure
good washing 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 cycfe.
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 with
fork and knife handles up to protect your
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 _n the
lower rack.
The Wash Tower rises through the center
of the lower rack during the wash and rinse
portions of the cycle. Don't block it or load
tall things next to it. Also, be careful not to
let a portion 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
CAUTION
Take out anything
that may fall or
extend through the
bottom of the utensil basket°
12

CANASTllLLA INFERIOR (la apariencia variar_)
NOTA; No coloque fuentes o bandejas grandes
en la esquina derecha del frente de la canastilla
inferior. Estas pudieran impedir la circulaciSn del
detergente durante el cic;o de lavado.
La canastitla inferior se usa meior para los
platos, platillos de tazas y utensilios de cocinar.
Los artfculos grandes como las tarteras para
asar al fuego y las parritlas deben colocarse en
la canastitla inferior a Io largo de los bordeso
Coloque las fuentes, ollas y tazones a Io largo de
los lados, en las esquinas o en la parte posterior..
Para obtener mejores resultados en e! lavado,
todos los artfculos se deben cofocar con el lade
sucio mirando hacia el centro de la canastillao
Mantenga libre |a _rea central en la
canastilia inferior.
los mangos de los tenedores y los cuchillos
hacia arriba para proteger sus manoso Cotoque
las cucharas en el cesto con los mangos hacia
abajo,. Mezcle los cuchillos, tenedores y
cucharas para que no se encajen los unos con
los otros. DistdbQyalos uniformemente.
No se recomienda que los artfcutos pequeSos
de pl_stico, tales como cucharitlas de medir y
tapas de recipientes pequeSos, se iaven en las
lavadoras de platos autom_ticaso Si se
pusieran en ia lavadora de platos, deber_n
colocarse en e! fondo del cesto de utensilios
con los cubiertos encima_
Cesto de
utensilios
La Torre de Lavado se eleva a traveis de! centro
de la canasti!la inferior durante las porciones
de lavado y enjuague del ciclo. No la bloquee
ni coloque cosas altas cerca de la mism&
Tambi_n, tenga cuidado de que porciones de
un articu!o tal como el mango de una olla o
plato, no se extiendan a tray,s de la canastilla
inferior., Esto pudiera btoquear el brazo de
lavado y resultar en un lavado defectuoso.
Ponga los cubiertos en el cesto removible, con
La Torre
de Lavado
iADVERTENCIA!
Saque cualquier
art[cuto que pudiera
caerse osalirse hacia el fondo del cestoo
t3

CUIDADO DE LAS SUPERFICBES
• Limpie el panel de control con un paso
ligeramente humedecidoo S6quelo
completamente,
NO use abrasivos ni objetos cortantes, _stos
pueden causar dafio_
- Limpie el acabado del gabinete exterior con
un buen pulimento de cera para aparatos
electrodom_sticos. NO use almohadillas para
restregar ni limpiadores _speros o arenososo
o El interior se ]impia por sf mismo bajo uso
normal Si alguna vez necesitara timpieza,
use un limpiador en polvo [igerooSi la
condici6n dura del agua causa acumulaciSn
de depdsitos de cal, ![mpielo de la siguiente
manera:
-- Eche 2 tazas de vinagre blanco dentro
de la lavadora de platos vac[a_ NO use
detergente_.
-- Ponga a funcionar la m_.quina en el cicle
NORMAL WASH (Lavade Normal).
CUBDADO DE LA CAMARA DE AGRE
Si se ha instalado una c_.mara de aire para
su lavadora de platos empotrada, compruebe
para asegurarse de que estA limpia_ Las
c_maras de aire pot Io general se montan
encima del mostrador y se pueden
inspeccionar al quitar la cubierta. La c_.mara
de aire no es parte de su lavadora de plates y
no est,. cubierta por la garant[a de Sears.
CAmara de aire de drenaje
PROTECCION CONTRA LA
CONGELACliON
Si ta lavadora de platos se deja durante el
invierno en un tugar que no tenga calefacciSn ....
- Desconecte el agua y ta energfa el_ctrica.
o Remueva e! panel de acceso.
• Desconecte tas Ifneas del agua de la v_lvuta..
HAgalas drenar en un recipiente llano_
• Drene la cAmara colectora en la parte
posterior de la unidad debajo del filtro,
desconectando la manguera de la bomba,
• Remueva la cubierta de plAstico de la bomba
en ei rondo de la tina de lavado y use una
esponja para absorber et agua restante..
. Vuelva a conectar las lfneas del agua a la
vAIvuta y las mangueras a la bomba°
Tornillos de la cubierta
de la bomba
FREFARAC_ON PARA E"-
TRASLADO
° Desconecte la energfa el_ctrica._
oCierre el suministro del agua, desconecte las
lineas de_ agua y de drenaje.
• Asegure las canastillas en su lugar con cinta
adhesiva; cierre la puerta firmemente y
mant6ngala cerrada con cinta adhesiva,
o Envuelvala con mantas y si est& usando una
carretilla de mano, levante la lavadora de
platos por el lado, en posiciSn vertical
solamente.
14

ACCESOR_OS FACULTATIVOS
Usted puede cambiar la apafiencia del panel
de la puerta y del panel inferior de su lavadora
de platos, pidiendo uno de estos accesorios
facultativos:
• Panefes de color
• Juego de paneles de guarniciSn de madera
de !/4"
Estos accesorios son disponibles a:
Dri-View Manufacturing
4706 Allmond Avenue
Louisville, KY 40209
Especifique el ntJmero del accesorio al hacer
una pedida.
DESCRIPCIONES DE LOS
ACCESORIOS FACULTATIVOS
Paneles de Color m Los paneles de recambio
para la puerta y para el panel inferior de
acceso son disponibles en los siguientes
colores_
GPF400A (Almendra)
GPF400B (Negro)
GPF400W (Blanco)
Juego de paneles de guarnicibn de
madera m Este accesorio contiene la
guarniciSn y las instrucciones para usted de
proveer y intalar un panel decorative de
madera de 1/4" de espesor para la puerta y
para e{ panel inferior de acceso:
22-16071 (Blanco)
22-16075 (Negro)
22-16078 (Atmendra)
NOTA: El Juego del resorte de la puerta de
la lavadora de platos 22.16072 se debe pedir
y instalar cuando el panel de la puerta pesa
cuatro libras o re&so
15

PROBLEMA
La Lavadora de
Platos no se
Ienciende
....................,,,,,,,,,
La Lavadora de
Platos no se llena
de agua
Ruido' inusual
La lavadora de
i ptatos go{ea
CAUSADO FOR
*La Lavadora de
Platos no est&
recibiendo
electricidad
•El Dial no est,. en
la posici6n correcta
para el ciclo que
se seleccion6
,Girar e! Dial
demasiado
oGirar el Dia!
demasiado
,No hay suministro
de agua
•La v_lvula que deja
entrar et agua est,.
obstrufda
,La lavadora de platos
se ha IEenadode
manera inapropiada
oLa lavadora de
platos no est&
nivetada
°Demasiado espuma
SOLUCION
'UI'LL..... ," ',,'
• Compruebe el fusible de la casa o el interruptor
de drcuitos.
• Cerci6rese de que el Dial haya sido girado Io
suficiente y que el botSn del ciclo est_ oprimido todo
hacia adentro.
• Gire el Dial hasta START (Encendido) Tenga cuidado
de no girar el Dial m#,sall_.que necesario. Hay una
demora entre el comienzo y el Ilenado de agua, as{ que
no escuchara ningQn acciSn de lavado de inmediatoo
, ,H,
,Vea la seluciSn m_s arriba.
•Cerci6rese de que la v_lvula del suministro de agua
debajo del fregadero est_ abiertao
•La Ifnea de suministro de la v_lvula del agua puede
estar obstrufda con sedimentos.. Lfmpielao
, Los utensilios pudieran no estar asegurados en las
espigas de las canastitlas o algo peque5o pudiera
haberse ca[do de la canastilla. Et agua est& haciendo
que los utensilios traqueteeno CerciSrese de que todo
est,. colocado firmemente en su lugar dentro de la
lavadora de platcso
oNivele la lavadora de platos como se indica en las
Instrucciones de InstalaciSn. No coloque la lavadora
de platos sobre la alfombra,
oDetergente inapropiado, Use solamente
detergente para lavadoras de platos autom_ticas
o pruebe una marca diferente o use menos
detergente.
° Si, pot error, se usara detergente para lavar platos a
mano, eche una taza de medir llena de aceite vegetal
en e!rondo de la tina de lavado y ponga a funcionar
la lavadora de platos pot un ciclo completo NORMAL
WASH (Lavado Normal) con la cantidad
recomendada de detergente para lavadoras de platos
autom_,ticas,
° Pare quitar la espuma de la tina de lavado: Abra la
lavadora de platos. Deje que la espuma se evapore,
Afiada 1 gal6n de agua fda en la tina de lavado,
Cierre y pSngafe el seguro a la lavadora de platos.
Bombee para sacar el agua, rotando lentamente el
Dial de control hasta que llegue al punto de drenaro
Repita si fuese necesario.
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PROBLEMA
La tavadora de
:)latos gotea
(continuaci6n)
La tapa del
recipiente del
detergente no
encaja despu_s
de aSadir el
detergente
Los platos no se
secan
Vapor en la rejilla
de ventilaci6n
Manchas y capas
de residuos
CAUSADO POR SOLUCiON
•El agente de
enjuague se ha
derramado
• La puerta de ta
lavadora de platos
inteffiere con los
gabinetes circundantes
•Et Dial no est&
en la posici6n
OFF (Apagado)
oEl agua no est..
caliente
.Se ha seleccionado
la opci6n COOL DRY
(Secado Ffio)
•La lavadora de platos
se ha lienado de
manera inapropiada
•El dispensador det
agente de enjuague
est_ vacb
• El vapor del agua
sale a tray,s de la
rejilia de ventilaci6n
cerca del seguro de
la puerta durante el
secado y cuando el
agua estA siendo
bombeada
•Agua dura
oEt agua no est_
caliente
•Se ha seleccionado
la opci6n COOL DRY
(Secado Frfo)
para secar
• El agente de enjuague derramado puede causar
espuma durante el tavado. Esto puede ocasionar
que haya rebosamientoo Limpie el derramamiento
accidental del agente de enjuague con un paso
humedecido,
°Aseg0rese de que la puerta no entre en contacto con
los gabinetes al abrirla o cerrarl& Use la paras
niveladoras para nivelar la lavadora de platos.
• E! Dial debe estar en la posici6n OFF (Apagado)
para que la tapa del recipiente cierre de manera
apropiadao Si usted te quita el seguro a la puerta
y la abre para secar sus ptatos, et Dial avanza
por sf mismo a la posici6n OFF (Apagado).
• Eleve el termostato del calentador del agua a 140=F
si fuese necesario.
•No seleccione la opci6n COOL DRY (Secado Frfo),,
Permita que los plates se sequen con el aire caliente,
oColoque los platos de manera que todos los artfculos
drenen adecuadamente. Evite sobrecargar la
lavadora de platos
° Llene el dispensador del agente de enjuague si est_
vado,
• Esto es normal.
oLlene al m_ximo los recipientes del detergente_ Use
el detergente de iavadora de platos con el mayor
contenido de f6sforo posibleoPudiera ser necesario
instalar un suavizador de agu&
•Eleve el termostato del calentador del agua a 140°E
•El secado sin calor puede causar manchas. No
seleccione la opci6n COOL DRY (Secado Frio).
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PROBLEMA
Manchas y capas
de residues
(continuaciSn)
, ,,,,, ,,,
Corrosi6n--
residues
i permanentes que
no pueden ser
i removidos
Queda agua en el
fondo de la tina
LOS platesy el
interiorde la
lavadorade plates
lienencolorpardo
o amadlIento
CAUSADO POR
•Insuficiente cantidad
de detergente o
detergente de baja
calidad
• Detergente viejo
. No hay agente de
enjuague
•Mucho detergente
en agua suave
•La lavadora de plates
se ha Ilenado de
manera inapropiada
'Canti'dad'n'ormai' de
agua
, Hierro o manganese
en el agua
SOLUCION
° Us'em_.s detergente nuevo para lavadoras'"de plates"
autom&ticas, Use detergente con el mayor contenido
de fSsforo posibte, especialmente si usted tiene agua
de condici6n dura,
• Use sotamente detergente nuevo para lavadoras de
plates autom&ticas. Almac6nelo, firmemente cerrado,
en un lugar fresco y seco. Deseche el detergente
viejo, aterronado o suelto. No Ilene el recipiente del
detergente hasta que no est_ listo para el lavado
•Llene el dispensador del agente de enjuagueo
Para remover manchas persistentes y capas de
residuos de la cristaleria:
1,Saque todos los utensilios de metal de la favadora
de plato&
2, No a£1adadetergente.
3. Seleccione e! cic!o POTS PANS (elias Sartenes)o
4oPrenda la lavadora de plates y d_jele que corra per
unos 18 a 20 minutes. La lavadora de plates estar_
ahora en el lavado principal.
5. Entonces, abra la puerta y eche 2 tazas (500ml) de!
vinagre blanco en el fondo de la lavadora de plato&
& Cierre la puerta y permita queet ciclo se completeo
Si e! enjuague de vinagre no funciona: Repita !o
{ndicado arriba, excepto que esta vez usar& 1/4 de
taza (60ml) de cristales de &cido citrico en vez de
vinagreo (La mayoda de fas farmacias venden
cristales de &cido citrico)
• Reduzca la cantidad de detergente para tavadoras de
ptatos. Use detergente con un contenido bajo de
f6sforo.
° CerciSrese de que los plates y la cristalerfa est_n
colocados adecuadamente para permitir que el rocfo
de agua enjuague todas las superficies. No
sobrecargue la lavadora de plates.
,,,,,i
• Es normat que una cantidad pequefia de agua limpia
se quede en el fondo de la tina de lavado at final de
cada ciclo,
•Limpie la c_.mara de aire de drenaje. Vea las
Instrucciones de Mantenimiento para et Usuario,
•'In'stale un fi'ltrode hierro o manganese en el'
suministro de agua de su casa.
, , ,,,,,,,, ,, ,,,,,ll'J'JP,',
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SOLUCEONPROBLEMA CAUSADO POR
Manchas en el ' ,,Algunos deie'rg'entes
interior de la tina contienen colorantes
de lavado
AcumulaciSn de
una capa de
residuos en la
parte inferior del
frente de la tina
..de lavado
Los cubiertos
est&n manchados
Descoloramiento
de tinte bronceado
en Ia bandeja de
)lata
Mamas negras o '
grises en los platos
El servicio de mesa
estA astillado o roto
Ma! otor en la
,lavadora de platos
,,i,
Zumbido en el
motor
(pigmentaci6n o
tintes)
•Algunos alimentos
a base de tomate
pueden manchar
,,,,,,H,,,n ,,
• Parte det detergente
no se disolvi6
• Detergente sin
disolver en contacto
con los cubiertos
mojados
oManchas de
alimentos acfdicos
o salados
"La' 'bandeja de plata
est,. desgastada
toma un color de
tinte bronceado
•'Losutens'iii'0s'de
metal chocan contra
los platos durante
el lavado
° La lavadora de platos'_
se ha Ilenado de
manera inapropiada
oSe han mantenido
por mucho tiempo los
platos sucios dentro
de la lavadora
° Revestimiento de
vinilo de la
canastilla
• La lavadora de
platos no se ha
usado regularmente
° Esto descotorar_ el in'i'e'riorde la ti'n'a'de lavado
con el uso profongado. Revise el recipiente del
detergente para ver si hay seSales de
descoloraci6n,, Si el recipiente est_ descolorado,
use un detergente que no contenga colorante&
-Usar el ciclo RINSE & HOLD (Enjuague y Espere)
despu_s de aSadir los piatos puede disminuir las
manchaso
• Use detergente nuevo p'ara lavadoras de platos
autom_.ticas. Use detergente con el mayor contenido
de f6sforo posible, especialmente si su agua es de
condici6n dura, Eleve el termostato del calentador de!
agua a 140°F si fuese necesario. Deje correr el agua
del fregadero hasta que est_ caliente antes
de prender la lavadora de platos. Remueva la capa
de residuos con detergente para lavadoras de platos
y agua templadao
' ;"Evite derra'rnar detergente seco en los cubiertos .....
mojados. Limpie con abrillantador para limpiar plata.
oUse el ciclo RINSE & HOLD (Enjuague y Espere).
Si se dejan ciertos alimentos en los cubiertos per un
perfodo de tiempo prolongado pudieran provocar
hoyos.
• Remueva la descoio'rac'i6n con abrillantador para
limpiar plata.
"Coloque los utensiiios de meiai'd'e'manera que no
choquen contra los platos, Se pueden remover
las mamas con un limpiador de acci6n ligeramente
abrasiva y una almohadilla de pt_stico para restregar° J
° No sobrecargue la lavador'a"de platosi"€'oloque los
vasos en la canastilla superior solamente° vea la
secci6n de C6mo Uenar fa Lavadora de Ptatos de
Manera Adecuada, para obtener sugerencias
°Use el ciclo RINSE & HOLD (Enjuague y Espere)
si los platos no van a ser lavados al final de! di&
• El olor a pfrJstico se extinguirA despu_s de varias
semanas de uso.
i J,,u,,,, ,,, i
•Si usted no usa su lavadora de plates a menudo,
haga que se Ilene y bembee el agua una vez a la
semana.
• Esto ayudar_, a mantener la junta herm_tica
humedecida y el triturador de desperdicios limpio,
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