Kenmore 3631401191 Guide, 3631401592 Guide, 3631401190 Guide, 3631401591 Guide, 3631401891 Guide Operating Instructions Manual

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Guide

Safety Instructions

What Your Dishwasher Needs

Operating Instructions

Proper Loading

Special Tips

Dispensers

Important Parts of Your Dishwasher

Door Panels

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4,5

6, 7

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10

11

User Maintenance Instructions 12

Problems and Solutions 13-15

Sears Service Back Cover

Model and Serial

Number Plate

Fill in these spaces:
Model No,,

Serial No_
Purchase Date

14011
14015
14018

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: Please follow basic precautions, including the following:

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Read all instructions before using

your dishwasher

ONLY use detergents and rinse
agents recommended for use in a

&shwasher_

Stole detergents and Iinse agents in a
cool, dry place OUT OF CHILDREN'S

REACH

DO NOT tamper with controls..

DO NO"f operate dishwasher' unless
all enclosure panels am properly in
place.

ALWAYS disconnect 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

Installation Instructions before it is
used.

TO AVOID RISK OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK, the dishwasher' must be

electrically grounded before it is

operated°

If you did not ieceive an Installation
Instruction booklet with your dish-

washer, you can _et a copy by

contacting your _ears Service
Center.

DO NOT touch heating element i,'_;:iil;i_:
during or immediately after use_ [
Allow time to cool _j /

Load sharp or pointed tableware
with handIes up (points down) to
avoid, in'urj y when reaching into

dlshwashen

Load sharp items and knives so they
aren't likeIy to damage door seal -

DO NOT sit or" stand on or abuse
dishwasher door or dishracks_

DO NOT allow children to play in or
on dishwasher.

When discarding old dishwasher; BE
SURE to remove door to prevent
accidental entrapmenL

DO NOT install the dishwasher on
carpeted floor:

WARNING: 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. .in'urj y or damage, before
using dlshwasher, turn on all hot
water faucets and allow water to run
for' several minutes. This will allow

gases to escape_ As the gas is flare- -"'_
mable, DO NOT smoke or use an _I_

open flame or appliance near faucets --__t111_
while they are ot56n. 7_!_

NOTE: Do not store or use combustible

materials, gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in fl-_e vicinity of
this or any other appliance.

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What Your Dishwasher Needs To Do Its Job

Hot l ater

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 120°F. To prevent dish damage, inlet water should

not exceed 150°E

Check your water temperature with a candy or meat thermometen
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. If the water temperature is below 120 ° E, adjust your
water heater.

*,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 deterrh_ne 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 range Be sure all

other faucets are turned offduring this tesL

Water Conditions

In areas where water is very hard (12 grains or more), it may be necessaFy

to install a water' softener to assure proper performance fro m 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.

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 a cool, dr,/place.

Rinse Agents

Rinse agents make water flow off dishes quicker than usual This lessens
water spotting and makes drying faster, too_

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Operating Instructions

_;etector Buttons

Models 14011, 14015 & 14018

Door Latch (Locked)

Starting Your Dishwasher

1. Load the dishwasher (see pages 6 and 7)_

2. Add detergent (see page 9)

3. Close the door but do not latch it.

4. If dishwasher drains into a food waste dispose1,
operate disposer until it is empty.

5. Turn on hot water' faucet nearest dishwasher and

let it run until the water is hoL

6, Turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to the desired wash

cycle. Then latch the door to start the dishwasher

Select the Cycle

_ U_rt_A_

NORMAL WASH Cycle
For normally soiled dishes
Cycle Time: Approx 57 minutes

Water Usage: Approx !2,I gallons

LIGHI WASH Cycle
For" pre-finsed or lightly soiled dishes
and dishes that have been stored

Cycle Time: Approx 51 minutes
Water Usage: Approx. I0,,3 gallons

RINSE-HOLD Cycle
For 1rasing dishes that will be washed

later: DO NOT USE DE_[ERGENT,
Cycle Iime: Approx I4 minutes

Water Usage: Approx, 4 9 gallons

Select COOL DRY
no-heat option

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Select Options

HOT

DRY

COOL

DRY

HOT DRY Cycle
Turns the drying heater on for

fast drying

HOT

DRY

COOL

DRY

COOL DRY Cycle (no-heat drying) Turns the dry-

ing heater off to save energy Dishes dry naturally
over a longer period such as overnight If you need
your dishes sdoner, open the dishwasher door after

the cycle is complete to reduce the natural drying

time Use of this option reduces the electrical energy
used by this model approximately 9% for NORMAL
WASH cycle

Normal Sights and Sounds

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How to Add a Dish During a Cycle

You'll hear occasional sounds while your dishwasher
is running:

• Soft food disposer shredding action
o Drain valve opening to pump water out
o Timer control as cycle progresses

o Add dishes any time during a RINSE-HOLD cycle.
o With other wash cycles, you can add dishes at any

time BEFORE the main detergent wash portion of
the cycle

o Here's how to add a forgotten dish:

o Detergent cup opening.

Pump motor starting
The moto_ stops during drying
You'll see water vapor coming through the vents by

the door latch during drying and when water is

being pumped out°

1. Push door latch to the left Washing wilt stop°

2.Wait a few seconds until the water calms Then
open the door

3. Add dishes you've forgotten

Energy and Water Saving Tips Preparing Dishes for Washing

o Wash full loads

o Use your dishwasher during off-peak hours
o Use the LIGHT WASH cycle whenever possible.

o Select COOL DRY drying option when you don't

need dry dishes in a hurry.

*, Don't pre-rinse normally soiled dishes
o Load correctly to ensure good washing action.

o Pre-rinsing of normal food soil is not necessary.

• 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.

,, Remove foods with high acid content_they can

discolor stainless steel

o Remove large quantities of any food°

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