Kenmore 3631442592, 3631442591, 3631442590, 3631442192, 3631442191 Owner’s Manual

Automatic Dishwashing Guide

Safety Instructions

What Your Dishwasher Needs

Operating Instructions

Proper Loading

Special Tips

Dispensers

Important Parts of Your Dishwasher

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4,5

6,7

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9

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Door Panels

User Maintenance Instructions

Problems and Solutions

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Model _'md Serial Model No_

Nttmbex Pla_e

Serial No_
Purchase Date

11

12

13-15

14425
14421

hnportant Safety Instructions

WARNING: Please follow basic precautions, including the following:

CIRCUIT BREAKER

Read all instiuctions before using

your dishwasher_

ONLY use detergents and rinse
agents recommended for use in a

drshwashen

Store deter gents and rinse ag.ents in a
cool, dry place OUT' OF CHILDREN'S

REACH

DO NOT tamper with controls_

DO NOT operate dishwasher unless
all enclosure panels are properly in
place.

ALWAYS disconnect electrical

power to dishwasher before
attempting to service it. We
recommend having a qualified

technician service your app'liance.

DO NOT t°uchheatingelementl i:_
durin_ or immediately after use° I

AltowTime to coot. /_j/

Load sharp or pointed tableware
with handIes up (points down) to
avoid injury v4hen reaching into

dishwasher.

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 dishwashen

When discarding old dishwasher, BE
SURE to remove door to prevent
accidental entrapment.

DO NOT install the dishwasher on

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.

IO AVOID RISK OF ELECTRICAL

V

SHOCK, the dishwasher must be
electrically grounded before it is

operated

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

washer, you can _et a copy by
contacting your _ears Service
Center:

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AWARNING: 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 gas is flam- _
mable, DO NOT smoke or use an __I_;,

open flame or appliance near faucets __!Ill_)

while they are open. __i_,_.

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NOTE: Do not store or use combustible
materials, asoline or other flammable
vapor,s and hqmds m the wcmity of

this or any other appliance.

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What Your Dishwasher Needs To Do Its Job

Hot Water

To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water To help you $et water of
the proper temperature, your dishwasher automatically heats the water in

the wash cycle. HilgJher water temperature is needed, to dissoIve_: grease and.
activate powder detergents. For good washm, gand dr'ymg, the enterm g

water must be at least 120°F To prevent dish damage, mtet water should
not exceed t50°E

o Check your water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer,

Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, Put the thernlometer
in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the

temperature stops_ If the wate_ tempelature is below 120 ° E, adjust your

water heater

o Do not operate the dishwasher during or right after other heavy use of hot

water; such as for laundry oi 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 p_essure _s w_thm an accepta]: le range Be sure all
other faucets are turned offduring 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 dish-

washer If you do not know the hardness of your water supply, contact your
local water department or biing 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,

Operating Instructions

Models 14425 and 14421

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Starting Your Dishwasher

1. Load the dishwasher (see pages 6 and 7),
2, Add deteigent (see page 9),

3. Close the door but do not latch it.

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

Select the Cycle

Door Latch (Locked) Cycle Indicator Dial

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5. Turn on hot water' faucet nearest dishwasher and

let it run until the water is hot_

6. Push selector button for desired cycle

7. Slowly txm-t the Cycie Indicato_ Dial to SIART, Then

latch the dooi to start the dishwasher:

PO'TS PANS Cycle
For heavily soiled dishes and pots

and pans
Cycle lime: Approx 91 minutes

Water Usage: Approx 12,1 gallons

NORMAL WASH Cycle
For normally soiled dishes
Cycle Time: Approx 76 minutes

Water Usage: Approx 12,t gallons

LIGHT WASH Cycle
For pre-rinsed or lightly soiled dish-

es and dishes that have been stored
Cycle Time: Approx. 66 minutes

Water Usage: Approx 8 7 gallons

RINSE & HOLD Cycle

For rinsing dishes that will be washed
laten DO NOT USE DETERGENT

Cycle Time: Approx I0 minutes
Water Usage: Approx 3 7 gallons

_The cycle length may be extended up to 21 minutes automatically heating the water to the proper temperature

SeIect AIR DRY
no-heat option

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Select Options

HOT DRY Cycle
Turns the drying heater on for

fast drying

AIR DRY Cycle (no-heat drying) Turns the drying
heater off to save energy, Dishes dry naturally over a

onY

longer period such as overnight_ If you need your
dishes sooner; 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 How to Add a Dish During a Cycle

o You'll hear occasional sounds while your dishwasher

is running:
o Soft food disposer shredding action..
,_Drain valve opening to pump water out

o Timer control as cycle progresses,
o Detergent cup opening,

o Pump motor starting.

o The motor stops during drying,
o You'll see water vapor coming through the vents by

the door latch during drying and when wate_ is

being pumped ouL

o Add dishes any time during a RINSE & HOLD

cycle

o With othe_ 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:

1. Push door latch to the left, Washing will 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,

• Select AIR DRY drying option when you don't need
dry dishes in a hurry°

o 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_

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,

o

Remove large quantities of any food,

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When using the POTS PANS cycle, less preparation
is required, This cycle can wash heavily-soiled dish-

es and remove dried-on and baked on soils from
pots, pans and casseroles, However, items with

burned-on soils may not come clean,