Kenmore 587.14202, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ... Dishwasher Use Care Guide Lavavajillas Manual de uso y cuidado Model Modelo 587 14202 587 14209 154443901 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com ...

Page 2: ... replacement of your covered product if more than three product failures U_ occur within twelve months Product replacement if your covered product can t be fixed Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request no extra charge Fast help by phone non technical and instructional assistance on products repaired inyour home plus convenient repair scheduling Power surge protection against electrical...

Page 3: ...nly 90 days WARRANTY SERVICE WARRANTY SERVICE IN THE U S A IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING SEARS AT 1 800 4 MY HOME This warranty applies only while the 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 For Sears Warranty information in the United States please reference the service numbers located on t...

Page 4: ...door seal or tub Load sharp items and knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut type injuries Do not wash plastic items unless marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent Check with manufacturer for recommendations if not marked Items that are not dishwasher safe may melt and create a potential fire hazard Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use Do not operate your...

Page 5: ...rd having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances WARNING 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 dishwa...

Page 6: ... 11 16 Overfill Protector page 15 Prewash Detergent Cup page 13 Detergent Dispenser page 13 Serial Label located on right side of tub Bottom Rack page 11 Silverware Basket page 12 Glass Trap page 15 Self Cleaning Filter page 15 _gElement page 15 Rinse Aid _ pages 6 8 17 Control Panel Vent _ W_3_ BSL_y pL _ WA_E_ OpHON l _j jrt 4 _ P_ eW_ B_z RH_E 8 6 ...

Page 7: ...es through the fine mesh primary filter where food soil is removed and the clean water is then recirculated 5 Ports under the lower wash arm direct the food soil through a secondary filter into a collection chamber 6 Food soil is held in the collection chamber until it is flushed away during the drain cycle 7 Clean hot water enters the dishwasher and the sequence is repeated 8 Beginning with the t...

Page 8: ...elect cycle See Cycle Chart or number of hours for wash delay Select desired OPTIONS See Option Selections The indicator will show red when selected If using WASH DELAY go to step number 8 Plate Warmer For warming dishes and serving plates before serving hot foods Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed Turn dial to PLATE WARMER Select HEATED DRY ON option Status Indicator Lights The ON indicato...

Page 9: ...t timer will not advance until proper temperature is reached The hotter water provided by this option helps activate dishwasher detergent to clean food grease and soil from dishes HEATED WASH ON option can be used with any cycle except RINSE HOLD To turn off option select HEATED WASH OFF Heated Rinse Option When HEATED RINSE ON option is selected the dishwasher heats the water in the final rinse t...

Page 10: ...ing items in question If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer be sure disposer is completely empty before starting dishwasher Long handled knives and utensils can be placed in top rack Be sure nothing protrudes through the bottom of the rack to block rotation of middle spray arm Do not cover funnel Loading theTop Rack Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your ...

Page 11: ...ppearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model The bottom rack is best for plates saucers bowls and cookware Large items should be placed along the edge so they do not block the spray arm rotation For best results place bowls casseroles and sauce pans with soiled surface facing down or toward the center Tilt slightly for better drainage Make sure tall items do not block spray ar...

Page 12: ...he center basket and one small basket Slide the small basket back to release the tabs from the corresponding slots 2 Pull the baskets apart Use suggested loading patterns as shown to increase washability of your silverware Be sure nothing protrudes through bottom of basket or rack to block the spray arm Do not mix silver and stainless to avoid damaging the silver finish The silverware basket can b...

Page 13: ...our area Pre Wash Cup Cover Latch _ Main Wash C_ Cover Note If the cover is closed on the Main Wash Cup open by pressing the cover latch Detergent Usage Guide Cycle Soft Water Medium Hard Water Hard Water Very Hard Water 0 3 grains 4 8 grains 9 12 grains over 12 grains Pots Pans 2 teaspoons 5 teaspoons 8 teaspoons Each Cup or each cup each cup fill to line each cup Completely Full Normal Wash 1 4 ...

Page 14: ...pe up any spills with a damp cloth The dispenser holds enough for 35 to 140 washes depending on setting Dispenser Opening Dispenser Cap RINSE AID Indicator Adjustable setting Factors Affecting Performance Water Pressure The hot water line to dishwasher must provide water pressure between 20 and 120 psi Low water pressure may occur when laundry or showers are in operation Wait until water use is re...

Page 15: ...and is located in the left front corner of the tub Clean occasionally with household cleaner containing vinegar or bleach to dissolve any buildup Overfill Protector should move up and down freely about one inch If it does not move lift and clean underneath Property Damage Hazard Freezing temperatures may cause water lines to rupture Be sure all supply lines to and circulating lines within dishwash...

Page 16: ...e selected Also check phosphate level See Detergent Usage Guide Home water pressure may be too low it should be 20 to 120 pounds per square inch psi Dishware Chipped Load with care and do not overload See Preparing and Loading Dishes Place delicate items in top rack Place glasses securely against pins and not over pins Load items so they are secure and don t jar loose when moving racks in and out ...

Page 17: ...if a fuse is blown Make sure water supply is turned on Check to see if cycle is set correctly See Operating Instructions Is dishwasher set for delay start option Make sure door is closed and latched Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer make sure the disposer is empty Check to see if the knockout plug has been removed from inside the food waste disposer i...

Page 18: ...nner Do not load any metal utensils or silverware 2 Do not add detergent 3 Select the POTS PANS cycle Close and latch door 4 Allow dishwasher to run for 20 minutes to reach the main wash portion of cycle 5 Unlatch and open door and pour 2 cups of white vinegar into the bottom of dishwasher 6 Close and latch door and allow cycle to finish Note If these conditions persist a home water softener shoul...

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