Kenmore 36314391992, 36314378892, 36314378891, 36314378890, 36314375792 Owner’s Manual
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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
Rinse Agent Dispenser ........... 10
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
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.
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
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
This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
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.
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°
° 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.
• 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.
o Do 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.
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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°
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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
R_ght Side Vie_
Wash tower
Lower rack
Door latch
Control panel
Door panel
Bottom panel
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Front View
Rinse agent
dispenser
Dnner Door
Detergent
dispensers
Hot Water
Water Conditions
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°
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 a cool, 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.
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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.
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