Kenmore 14471, 14475, 14478 Owner's Manual

SEARS

Owner's

Manual

Model Nos.
14471

14475

14478

Model and Serial
Number Plate

enmore

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.

165D3592P062
SR5561

347 CG

Printed in U.S.A.

Warranty .Below

Important Safety Instructions ....... 3

Important Parts of Your Dishwasher . .4

What Your Dishwasher Needs ........ 5

t

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 '

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 lisl,_,'l

on the back cover.

•When requesting service or ordering p-"....

always provide the following informatL.

• Product Type

• Part Number
° Model Number

• Part Description
Sears, Roebuck and Co.,

Dept. 817WA,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

A WARNING:

Please follow these basic precautions, including the following:

t,,,ad all instructions before using your

dishwasher.

• Only use detergents and rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher.

• Storedetergents andrinse agents in a
cooldry placeout of children's reach.

• Do not tamperwithcontrols.

• Do not operatedishwasherunlessall
enclosurepanelsare properlyinplace.

• Always-disConnectelectricalpowerto
dishwasherbefore attemptingto service
it.We recommendhavinga qualified
technicianserviceyourappliance.

• Remember, usedishwasherfor its
intendedpurposeonly.

• Do not washplastic itemsunlessmarked
"Dishwasher-Safe"ol:equivalent.If

unmarked,checkmanufacturer's
recommendations.

• This dishwasher must be properly
installed in accordance with the
installation Instructions before it is used.

r-ROUNDING

,,,iSTRUCTIONS

_nect to a properly rated, protected

,=,_dsized power-supply circuit to avoid

electrical overload.

• Thisappliancemustbe connected to

a grounded metal, permanent wiring

system;or an equipment-grounding

conductormustbe runwiththe circuit
conductorsand connectedto the
equipment-groundingterminalorlead
oftheappliance.

AWARNING:

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.

• 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 heating element during
or immediately after use. Allow time to
cool.

• 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.

• 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 entrapment.

• 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 injury or damage, before using
dishwasher, turn on all hot water faucets
and allow water to run for several

minutes..This will allow gases to escape.

As the g_s 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 inthe vicinity of this

or any other appliance.

SAVE THESE

3INSTRUCTIONS

Appearancewillvaryaccordingto themodelnumber

Upper rack

Lowersprayarm

Heatingelement

;i _ I Washtower

__ Lowerrack

Right Side View

Door latch

Control panel

Door panel

Bottom panel

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Inner Door,

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Rinse agent Detergent

dispenser dispensers

Front View

" _ Water

.. _letdishesclean and dryyou need hot

water.Tohelpyougetwaterofthe proper
temperature;yourdishwasher
automaticallyheatsthewater inthe wash

cycle.Higherwatertemperatureis needed

to dissolvegreaseand activatepowder

detergents.Forgoodwashinganddrying,
theenteringwatermustbeat least120°F.
Topreventdishdamage, inletwater
shouldnotexceed 150_F.

Checkyour watertemperaturewitha
candyormeatthermometer.

Turnon the hotwaterfaucet nearestthe
dishwasher.Putthethermometerin a
glassandlet the water run continuously

intothe glassuntilthe temperaturestops
rising.

Do notoperatethedishwasherduringor
rightafterother heavy useof hotwater,
suchas for laundry orbathing..

Water Pressure

Watersupplypressuremustbe between

15and 120 poundsper square inch.To

determineifyouhaveenoughpressure,
puta 1 quart containerundera fully

ed hotwaterfaucet nearestthe

_,..washer. If the container fillsin less

th^n9 seconds,waterpressureis within

_.ceptablerange.Be sureallother

faucets are turnedoffduringthistest.

Water Conditions

Inareaswhere water is veryhard(12

grainsormore), it may be necessaryto

•installa "watersoftenertoassureproper
performancefromyourdishwasher.Ifyou
do not knowthe hardnessofyourwater
supply,contactyourlocalwater

departmentor bringa sampleintoyour
Searsstorefor testing.

.Detergents

Only usedetergentslabeledfor usein
automaticdishwashers.NEVER use

laundrydetergents,liquidsoapsor other
householdcleanersinyourdishwasher.

Somedetergentswillbe moreeffective

withyourwaterconditionsthanothers.

Storedetergentina cool,dry place.

Rinse Agents

Rinseagentsmakewaterflow offdishes

quickerthan usual.This lessens water
spottingandmakesdryingfaster,too.

Rinseagentscomein eitherliquidorsolid

form.Yourdishwasher'sdispenseruses
the liquidlorm.

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 fad.e. 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.

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 items.

Select NO HEAT 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:Pewteror 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 handwashed.
Non-Stick Coatings: After washing, wipe

the non-stick coating area with vegetable
oil to keep itfrom losing its non-stick
quality.

Non-Dishware Items: DO NOT wash
items such as electronic air cleaner filters,
furnace filters and pa.intbrushes in your
dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher and
discoloration or staining of dishwashei"
may result.