Kenmore 587.1402 User Manual

Use & Care Guide
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English / Espanol

Model/Modelos: 587.1402"

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P/N 154885201
Sears Brands Management Corporation,

Hoffman Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com

TableofContents

Kenmore Limited Warranty ....................................................2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................. 3

Before Using Your Dishwasher .................................................4

Dishwasher Features .................................................................5

Operating Instructions ..........................................................6-7

Preparing and Loading Dishes............................................8-9

Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents ............................10-11

Care & Cleaning ......................................................................12

Before You Call - Solutions to common problems ......... 13-14

Protection Agreements ............................................................15

Sears Service ............................................................Back Cover

Kenmore Limited Warranty

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliances fails
due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year fromt he date of purchase, Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to
arrange for free repair. If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90
days from the date of purchase.

This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:

1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.

2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.

3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.

4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not istalled, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied
with the product.

5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.

6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those
recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.

7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied

warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the
shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and
provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Brand Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8

Product Record

In this space below, record the date of purchase, model
and serial number of your product. You will find the
model and serial number printed on an identification
plate. See page 5 Dishwasher Features for serial label

location.

Model No. 587.
Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Save sales receipt for future reference.

All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.

Read all instructionsbefore usingthis appliance.

This manual contains important safety symbols and
instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and

follow all instructions given.
Definitions

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to

potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or

death.

ImportantSafety Instructions

When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.

• Use your dishwasher only as instructed in this Use
and Care Guide.

• Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended
for use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of reach

of children.

• When loading items to be washed:

- Locate sharp items and knives so that they are not

likely to damage the 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 dishwasher unless all enclosure
panels are properly in place.

• If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, make
sure disposer is completely empty before running

dishwasher.

Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until
you have read the safety precautions in this manual.
Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a
WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.

- indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or
serious injury.

- indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.

• Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before
servicing.

• Do no tamper with controls.

• Do not let children abuse, sit, stand or play on door
or racks of a dishwasher.

• Keep young children and infants away from
dishwasher when it is operating.

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen has may be
produced in a hot water system that has not been

used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been

used for such a period, before using the dishwasher
turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow

from each for serveral minutes. This will release any
accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is
flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame
during this time.

• Remove the door to the washing compartment when
removing an old dishwasher from service or

discarding it.

Save these instructions for future reference.

Before UsingYour Dishwasher

Tip Over Hazard

Do not use dishwasher until completely

installed.

Do not push down on open door.
Doing so can result in serious injury or

cuts.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

• For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher:

The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of

a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce

the risk of electric shock by providing a path of

least resistance for electric current. The dishwasher
is equipped with a cord having an plug. The plug

must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is
installed and grounded in accordance with all local

codes and ordinances.

: 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
dishwasher is properly grounded. Do not modify the

plug provided with the dishwasher. If it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified

electrician.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Electrically ground dishwasher.
Connect ground wire to green ground nut in

terminal box.

Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or

electrical shock.

• For a permanently connected dishwasher:

The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system, or a equipment-

grounding conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equipment-
grounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Dishwasher Features

Tub Gasket

Middle Spray Arm

Lower Spray Arm

Overfill Protector

Rinse Aid

Dispenser

Detergent Dispenser

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Top Rack

Serial Label

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side of tub)

Bottom Rack

Silverware Basket

Glass Trap

Self-Cleaning Filter

Heating Element

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Operating Instructions

Wash System

Your Kenmore dishwasher filters 100% of the
water for optimum cleaning. The wash system

uses alternating arms to save water and energy
and includes a heavy-duty stainless steel food
disposer that grinds up large food particles.

How the wash system works

1. Load the dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading
Dishes).

2. Hot water enters the dishwasher, covers the filter, and
rises to the bottom of the heater clips.

3. Detergent is dispensed at the appropriate time and
mixed with the hot water. This mixture is pumped
through the lower spray arm and sprays against the
soiled surfaces of the dishes to remove food particles.

4. Water passes 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 third water fill, the wash action
switches between the lower spray arm and middle

spray arm in 90 second intervals. You may notice a
change in sound as the wash action pauses and

switches to the other arm.

9. The dishwasher may pause during the cycle while
water is being heated. Wash action will continue
during this time.

10. Rinse aid is automatically dispensed in the final rinse
to aid in drying.

Wash Cycle Selections

Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected. Not all cycles available on all models.

Cycle Chart * Includes dry time.

Cycle Description To Select Cycle Water Time*

(approx.) (approx.)

Heavy For heavily soiled dishes • Select HEAVY WASH. 9.1 gal. 21/4 to
Wash and silverware. • Select desired OPTIONS. 34.6 liters 2 1/2 hrs.

2 hrs.Normal

2 hrs.

11/2 hrs.

1 1/2 hrs.

Wash

Hi-

Temp
or

Sanitize

Normal

Wash

Light
Wash

Eco

Wash

For heavier, greasy soils
and for Sanitization

For regularly soiled dishes
and silverware.

For lightly soiled or pre-
rinsed dishes and

silverware.

For lightly soiled or pre-
rinsed dishes and

silverware.

• Select NORMAL WASH.

• Select desired options including H
Temp Wash or Sanitize.

• Select NORMAL WASH.

• Select desired options. Selecting

Hi-Temp On or Sanitize will result
in a longer cycle.

• Select LIGHT WASH.

• Select desired options.

• Select ECO WASH.

• Select desired options.

8.0 gal.

30.3 liters

8.0

30.3

4.7 gal.

17.8 liters

4.6 gal.

17.4 liters

Washes/

Rinses

4 washes
4 rinses

5 washes
2 rinses

5 washes
2 rinses

2 washes
2 rinses

2 washes
2 rinses

Rinse
Only

For lightly soiled or pre-

rinsed dishes and
silverware.

• Select LIGHT WASH.

• Select desired options.

2.3 gal.

8.9 liters

1/4 hrs.

2 washes

Operating Instructions

Getting Started

1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes).

2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser &
Detergents).

3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid).

4. Select desired CYCLE (See Cycle Chart).

5. Select desired OPTIONS (See Option Selections). The
indicator will glow when selected.

6. If using WASH DELAY, follow Delay Start instructions
on page 8.

7. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water is
hot. Turn water off.

8. To start, press START/CANCEL pad.

StatusIndicatorLights

The WASHING light comes on at the beginning of cycle
and remains on until the end of the final rinse.

The DRYING light indicates the drying portion of the cycle.
The light will come on when either drying option is se-

lected.

Delay Start

The DELAY STARToption allows you to automatically
delay starting your dishwasher from 2-4 or 2-4-6 hours

depending on your model.
On models with 2-4-6 hour delay, press the pad once for a

2 hour delay, twice for 4 hours and three times for 6 hours.
A light will come on indicating the delay start hours and

will remain on until cycle starts.
To cancel the DELAY STARToption and begin the cycle

before the delay period is over, press the START/CANCEL
pad.

Child Lock Controls

To prevent children from accidently changing the dish-
washer cycle or starting the dishwasher, lock the dish-
washer controls by pressing and releasing the HEAT DRY

pad for 3 seconds while the door is latched. An indicator
light on the lock graphic pad will illuminate when the

controls are locked and no new selections can be made
until the lock is released. To unlock the controls, press the

HEAT DRY pad until the indicator light goes out.

The CLEAN light will come on at end of cycle and remain
on until door is opened.

Option Selections
Hi Temp Wash Option

When HI TEMPWASH option is selected the dishwasher
adds temperature, time, and water to the cycle. The

dishwasher heats the water in the main wash to
approximately 140°F (60°C). The hotter water provided

by this option helps activate dishwasher detergent to clean
food grease and soil from dishes.

When HI TEMP WASH option is selected, the light above
the pad will come on and remain on until end of cycle. To

turn off the HI TEMPWASH option, press the pad a
second time. The light above the pad will turn off.

To turn off the HI TEMP option, press the pad a second
time. The light above the pad will turn off.

Heat Dry Option

The HEAT DRYoption in combination with rinse aid will
give you excellent drying results. The energy to use HEAT

DRYcosts pennies per cycle. You may turn off the HEAT
DRYoption, however you will have items in your dish load

that will not be dry at the end of the cycle.
With either option, you may see water vapor coming from

vent during the drying portion of the cycle. Some models
have a vent that is closed during washing to hold moisture

and sound inside and then opens for drying.
To turn off the HEAT DRY option, press the pad a second

time. The light above the pad will turn off.
The drying option may be changed at any time during the

cycle and affects only the drying period.

ToCancel a Cycle

You can cancel a cycle anytime during the cycle. Press
START/CANCEL pad and the dishwasher will start a 90

second drain. At the end of the drain, select the desired
cycle.

Preparing and Loading Dishes

Dish Preparation

Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks,
etc. The continuous filtered wash system will remove

remaining food particles. Burned-on foods should be
loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and

cups.

Foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice
and tomato based products may cause discoloration of

stainless steel and plastics if allowed to sit for a long
period of time. Unless the dishwasher is to be operated at

once, it is best to rinse off these food soils.

Load racks so that large items do not prevent the
detergent
dispenser
from opening, x _" " _

manufacturer's
recommendations

before washing
items in question.

• Check _ _ /__

• If the dishwasher
drains into a food

disposer, be sure disposer is

completely empty before starting
dishwasher.

Load items with open ends facing down for better
cleaning and draining.

Damage may occur if delicate items touch each other
during dishwasher operation.

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

Adding a Dish

To add or remove items after wash cycle starts:

• Unlatch door and wait a few seconds until wash action

stops before opening.

• Add the item and wait a few seconds to allow cold air

to slowly expand inside dishwasher.

• Close door firmly to latch and resume cycle.

Loadingthe Top Rack

Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket
may vary from your model.
IMPORTANT: Do not cover the funnel when

Loading.
The top rack is designed for flexibility in loading a wide

variety of items including cups, glasses, stemware, small
plates, bowls, etc.

Load glasses in top rack. Damage may occur if placed in
bottom rack.

Load plastic items in top rack only. Melting may occur if
placed in bottom rack.

Some models have a fold-down cup shelf or a cup shelf/
stemware holder. They can be used to load two levels of
cups,juice glasses, and other short items. Stagger items on

upper level so that water can reach all inside surfaces.
Fold up to load tall glasses.

10 place setting

Preparing and Loading Dishes

Loadingthe Silverware Basket

Cut InJury

Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing
down. Failure to do so may result in injury.

Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or
take the basket out for loading on a counter or table.

12 place setting

Loading the Bottom Rack

Features and appearance 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 arm rotation.
Be sure pan handles do not protrude through the bottom

of the rack and block the spray arm rotation.

Place small items like baby bottle caps, jar lids, corn cob
holders, etc., in a covered section. Close the cover to hold

small items in place.

Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket
may vary from your model.

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.

10 place setting

12 place setting

Do not mix silver and stainless to avoid damaging the

silver finish.
The silverware basket can be separated and placed in

several locations in the bottom rack. Load silverware in all
sections or just one, depending on your load.

When covers are up, mix items in each section of the
basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid
nesting. Water spray cannot reach nested items.

Dishwasher Dispenser& Detergents

Fillingthe Detergent Dispenser

The detergent dispenser has one main wash cup and
one prewash cup. The covered cup opens automatically
to release detergent.

• Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent.
Other detergents will cause oversudsing.

• When using automatic dishwashing detergent tabs,
place one tab in main wash cup and close.

• Add detergent just before starting cycle.

• Store detergent in a cool, dry location. Moist or
caked detergent will not dissolve properly.

The use of industrial grade detergent can damage
the heating coil and other parts of the dishwasher

leading to damage to the unit and surrounding
property. Use only household grade automatic
dishwasher detergents.

How much Detergent to use

The amount of detergent to use depends on the water
hardness. Water hardness is measured in grains per
gallon. Using too little detergent can result in poor
cleaning and hard water filming or spotting. Using too

much detergent in soft water can cause a permanent film
called etching. Your local water company, water softener
company or county extension agent can tell you the water
hardness in your area.

Main Wash Cup

Cover Latch

Pre Wash Cup

Note: If the cover is closed on the Main Wash Cup,
open by pressing the cover latch.

Detergent Usage Guide

Cycle SoftWater Medium Hard Water Hard Water Very Hard Water _

(0-3 grains) (4-8 grains) (9-12grains) (over12grains)

Heavy Wash

or

Normal Wash

Light Wash

*Note: As a rule, use 1 teaspoon for each grain above 12. For very hard water, detergent alone may not be enough. A
water softener is recommended to improve water quality and dishwashing performance.

2 teaspoons

(each cup-

1/4 full)

2 teaspoons

(each cup-

1/4 full)

5 teaspoons

(each cup-fill to line

above "Regular")

5 teaspoons

(each cup-fill to

line above "Regular")

8 teaspoons

(each cup-

completely full)

8 teaspoons

(each cup-

completely full)

Each Cup-

Completely Full

(water softener
recommended)

Each Cup-

Completely Full

(water softener

recommended)

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