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154497701 Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com

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Master Protection
Agreements
Warranty ....................................................................... 3
Safety instructions ...................................................... 4
Operating instructions ................................................ 5
Preparing and Loading Dishes .......................... 6-7
Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents ................... 8-9
Factors Affecting Performance ................................... 9
Care and Cleaning ..................................................... 10
Solutions to Common
Dishwashing Problems ................................. 11-12
Service ........................................................ Back Cover
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your
new Kenmore ®appliance is designed and manu-
factured for years of dependable operation. But
like all products, it may require preventive mainte-
nance or repair from time to time. That's when
having a Master Protection Agreement can save
you money and aggravation.
Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and
protect yourself from unexpected hassle and
expense.
The Master Protection Agreement also helps
extend the life of your new appliance. Here's
what's included in the Agreement:
Expert Service by our 12,000 professional
repair specialists
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Unlimited service and no charge for parts
and labor on all covered repairs
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"No-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your
covered product if more than three product
failures occur within twelve months
Product replacement if your covered product
can't be fixed
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Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at
your request - no extra charge
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instructional assistance on products repaired
in your home, plus convenient repair schedul-
ing
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Power surge protection against electrical
damage due to power fluctuations
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Rental reimbursement if repair of your cov-
ered product takes longer than promised
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Warranty
FULL ONE -YEAR WARRANTY ON
DISHWASHER
For one year from the date of purchase, 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 date of purchase, 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.
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
In the space below, record your complete model
number, serial number and purchase date. You
can
find this information on the model and serial
number label, located as shown in the Dishwasher
Features section of this book. Have this
information available to help you quickly obtain
assistance or service when you contact Sears
concerning your appliance.
Model Number: 587.
Sears, Roebuck and Co.,
Dept. 817WA,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
The model number of your automatic dishwasher
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Save these instructions and your sales receipt
for future reference.

Important Safety Instructions
Store dishwasher detergent and rinse agents
out of the reach of children.
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, burns, fire, and
electrical shock.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
or injury when using your dishwasher,
follow basic precautions including the
following:
Read all instructions before using your
dishwasher.
Use your dishwasher only as instructed in this
Use and Care Guide.
Instructions appearing in this Use and Care
Guide are not meant to cover every possible
condition and situation that may occur. Practice
common sense and caution when installing,
operating and maintaining any appliance.
DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY
GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instructions
for details.
This dishwasher is designed to operate on
regular house current (120 V, 60 Hz). Use a
circuit equipped with a 15 ampere fuse or circuit
breaker. Use a 20 ampere fuse if dishwasher is
connected with a food waste disposer.
Do not operate dishwasher unless all enclosure
panels are in their proper place.
To avoid entrapment and/or suffocation, remove
door or door latch mechanism from any
dishwasher that is discarded or not in use.
Keep young children and infants away from
dishwasher when it is operating.
Do not let children abuse, sit, stand or play on
door or racks of a dishwasher.
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.
If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer,
make sure disposer is completely empty before
running dishwasher.
Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher
before servicing.
Repairs should be done by a qualified
technician.
* Do not tamper with controls.
* Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.
* 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.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot water system that has not
been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN
GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If hot water system has
not been used for such a period, before using
dishwasher, turn on all hot water faucets and let
water flow from each for several minutes. This
will release any accumulated hydrogen gas.
HYDROGEN GAS IS FLAMMABLE. Do not
smoke or use an open flame during this time.
Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Use only detergents and rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher.
SAVE THESE
iNSTRUCTiONS
Printed in U.S.A.

Operating instructions
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Getting Started
1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading 5.
Dishes).
2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & 6.
Detergents).
3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). 7.
4. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See Energy
Options).
Cycle Chart
Cycles Description To Select Cycle Water Time Washes/
Heavy For pots, pans, casseroles • Select desired OPTIONS. 7.2 gal. 1 3/4 hrs.* 2 washes
Wash anddinnerwarewithdried-on • Turn dial to HEAVY WASH. 27.3 liters 4 rinses
or baked-on soils.
Nodal For regularly soiled dishes • Select desired OPTIONS. 6.0 gal. 1 1/2 hrs.* 2washes
Wash and silverware. • Turn dial to NORMAL WASH. 22.7 liters 3 rinses
Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See Cycle
Chart).
Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until
water is hot. Turn water off.
To start, close door to latch.
(approx.) (approx.) Rinses
Light For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed • Select desired OPTIONS. 4.8 gal. 1 1/4 hrs.* 1wash
Wash dishes and silverware. • Turn dial to LIGHT WASH. 18.2 liters 3 rinses
Quick For rinsing dishes that will be • DO NOT USE detergent. 1.2 gal. 1/4 hrs. 1 rinse
Rinse washed later. • Turn dial to QUICK RINSE. 4.5 liters
_n_fgy _)p_lOil_S * Includes dry time.
Heated Dry Option
The Heated Dry option in combination with rinse aid
will give you excellent drying results. The energy to
use Heated Dry cost pennies per cycle. You may
turn off the Heated Dry option, however you will have
items in your dishload that will not by dry at the end
of the cycle.
With either option, you may see water vapor
coming from vent during drying portion of cycle.
The drying option may be changed at any time
during the cycle and affects only the drying period.
High Temp Wash Option
When HIGH TEMP WASH ON option is selected,
the dishwasher heats the water in the main wash
to approximately 140°F (60°C). Wash action will
continue but timer will not advance until proper
temperature is reached. The hotter water provided
by this option helps activate dishwasher detergent
to clean food grease and soil from dishes. HIGH
TEMP WASH ON option can be used with any
cycle except QUICK RINSE.
To turn off option, select HIGH TEMP WASH
OFF.

Preparing and Loading Dishes
Dish PreparaUon
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.
Check manufacturer's recommendations before
washing items in question.
If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer,
be sure disposer is completely empty before
starting dishwasher.
Loading the Top Rack
The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, small
plates, saucers and bowls.
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.
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.
Loading the Bottom Rack
Place plates and platters so that they do not touch.
Place bowls, casseroles and sauce pans with the
soiled surface facing down or toward the center.
Tilt slightly for better drainage.
Be sure pan handles do not protrude through the
bottom of the rack and block the spray arm
rotation.
Do not block
tower protector.

Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued)
Loading the Silverware
Basket
Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent nesting.
Mixing items gives better cleaning and drying.
For safety, load sharp knives and forks with
handles up.
Be sure nothing protrudes through bottom of
basket or rack to block the spray arm.
Do not mix silver and stainless to avoid damaging
the silver finish.
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Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents
Filling the Detergent
Dispenser
The detergent dispenser has one covered and one
uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup
falls into the dishwasher when the door is closed.
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.
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.
Pre Wash Cup
Main Wash Cup
Cover
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Cover Latch
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Cycle Soft Water Medium Hard Water Hard Water
Heavy Wash
or
Normal Wash
Light Wash
Quick Rinse
Note: If the cover is closed on the Main Wash
Cup, open by pressing the cover latch.
Detergent Usage Guide
(0-3 grains) (4-8 grains) (9-12 grains)
2 teaspoons
(each cup-
1/4 full)
2 teaspoons
(Main Wash cup-
1/4 full)
No Detergent
5 teaspoons
(each cup-fill to line
above "Regular")
5 teaspoons
(Main Wash cup-fill to
line above "Regular")
No Detergent
8 teaspoons
(each cup-
completely full)
8 teaspoons
(Main Wash cup-
completely full)
No Detergent
Very Hard Water*
(over 12 grains)
Each Cup-
Completelv Full
[water sof[ener
recommended)
Main Wash Cup-
Completely Full
(water softener
recommended)
No Detergent
(water softener
recommended)
*Note: For very hard water, detergent alone may not be enough. A water softener is recommended to improve water
quality and dishwashing performance. Try adding more detergent at the beginning of the main wash portion of the cycle.
As a rule, use 1 teaspoon for each grain above 12. Unlatch the door, open slowly and add detergent to the bottom of the
tub. Close the door to latch and the dishwasher will continue through the cycle.
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