Kenmore 587.15162400 User Manual
Dishwasher
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Table of Contents
Master Protection
Agreements
Warranty ...................................................................... 3
Safety Instructions ..................................................... 4
Before Using Your Dishwasher .................................. 5
Dishwasher Features ................................................. 6
Wash System .............................................................. 7
Operating Instructions ............................................ 8-9
Preparing and Loading Dishes ...................... 10-12
Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents ............. 13-14
Factors Affecting Performance ................................ 14
Care and Cleaning .................................................... 15
Solutions to Common
Dishwashing Problems ...................................... 16-18
Service ........................................................ Back Cover
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new
Kenmore _*appliance is designed and manufactured for
years of dependable operation. But like all products, it
may require preventive maintenance 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
Unlimited service and no charge for parts and
labor on all covered repairs
"No-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your
covered product if more than three product failures
occur within twelve months
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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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Fast help by phone - non-technical and
instructional assistance on products repaired
in your home, plus convenient repair scheduling
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Power surge protection against electrical
damage due to power fluctuations
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Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered
product takes longer than promised
Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone
call is all that it takes for you to schedule service.You
can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service
appointment online.
Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists,
who have access to over 4.5 million quality parts and
accessories. That's the kind of professionalism you can
count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase
for years to come. Purchase your Master Protection
Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices
and additional information call 1-800-827-6655.
Sears Installation Service
For Sears guaranteed professional installation of home
appliances and items like garage door openers and
water heaters, in the U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME _"_.
Warranty
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON KENMORE
DISHWASHERS
For one year from the date of purchase, when this
dishwasher is installed and operated according to
instructions provided in the Installation Instructions and
Use & Care Guide, Sears will repair this dishwasher,
free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.
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 polypropylene
tub or inner door panel due to cracking, chipping or
peeling, Sears will replace free of charge the tub or
inner door panel.
WARRANTY RESTRICTION
If the dishwasher is subject to other than private family
use, the above warranty coverage is effective for only
90 days.
WARRANTY SERVICE
WARRANTY SERVICE IN THE U.S.A. IS AVAILABLE
BY CONTACTING SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.
This warranty applies only while the 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.
For Sears Warranty information in the United States,
please reference the service numbers located on the
back page of this manual.
Sears, Roebuck and Co.,
Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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.
Serial Number: _;_#
Purchase Date:
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for
future reference.
Dishwasher Safety
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in the manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or
"WARNING." These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediatelv follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
All safety messages willtell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:
q Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.
q Use your dishwasher only as instructed in this
Use and Care Guide.
q Use only detergents or rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher, and keep
them out of the reach of children.
q 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.
q 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.
q Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.
q Do not operate your dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.
q If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer,
make sure disposer is completely empty before
running dishwasher.
q Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before
servicing.
q Do not tamper with controls.
q Do not let children abuse, sit, stand or play on
door or racks of a dishwasher.
q Keep young children and infants away from
dishwasher when it is operating.
q Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas 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 several minutes.
This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas.
As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an
open flame during this time.
q To avoid entrapment and/or suffocation, remove
door or door latch mechanism from any
dishwasher that is discarded or not in use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Before Using Your Dishwasher
The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event
of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will
path of least resistance for electric current. The
dishwasher is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
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.
plug. The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
WARNING: Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor can result in a
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.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher:
reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a
risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified
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.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
Dishwasher Features
Tub Gasket 10,16
page 15
Middle Spray Arm
pages 10,16
Lower Spray Arm
pages 11,16
Overfill Protector
page 15
Prewash Detergent Cup \
page 13
Detergent Dispenser
page 13
\
Funnel
Nozzle and Upper Spray
pages
iii!i;¸ ...... _
Top Rack
page 10,11
Serial Label
(located on right
side of tub)
Bottom Rack
page 11
Silverware Basket
page 12
Glass Trap
page 15
Self-Cleaning Filter
page 15
Heating Element
page 15
Rinse Aid
Dispenser
page 14
Vent
pages
6,8,17
Control Panel
Appearance may vary from your model.
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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 and covers the
filter.
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.
Operating Instructions
Vent
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Getting Started
Latch X
Appearance may vary from your model.
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.
Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See
Cycle Chart) or number of hours for wash
delay.
,
Select desired OPTIONS (See Option
Selections). The indicator will show red
when selected.
,
If using WASH DELAY, go to step
number 8.
Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher
7.
until water is hot. Turn water off.
8. To start, close door to latch.
Wash Delay
Allows you to delay starting the HEAVY WASH cycle.
• Turn dial to select number of hours.
• Select HIGH TEMP WASH option and other desired
options.
• CIosedoortolatch.
Plate Warmer
For warming dishes and serving plates before serving
hot foods:
• Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed.
• Turn dial to PLATE WARMER.
• Select HEAT DRYoption.
Status Indicator Lights
When DELAY START option is selected, the Delay Start
light will glow as timer counts down to begin cycle.
The WASHING LIGHT comes on at the beginning of the
cycle and remains on until the end of the main wash.
CLEAN light comes on when a cycle is complete. To
turn it off, turn dial slightly until light goes off.
Operating Instructions (continued)
Wash Cycle Selections
Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected. Not all cycles available on all models.
Cycle Chart
Cycle Description To Select Cycle Water Time* Washes/
(approx.) (approx.) Rinses
Heavy For heavily soiled dishes • Turn dial to HEAVY WASH. 7.2 gal. 11/2 hrs. 2 washes
Wash and silverware. • Select desired OPTIONS. 27.3 liters 4 rinses
Normal For regularlysoiled dishes • Select desired options. 6.0 gal. 1 1/4 hrs. 2 washes
Wash and silverware. •Turn dial to NORMAL WASH. 22.7 liters 3 rinses
Light For lightly soiled or pre- • Press LIGHTWASH pad. 4.8 gal. 1 1/4 hrs. 1wash
rinsed dishes and • Select desired options. 18.2 liters 3 rinses
silverware. • Turn dial to LIGHT/CHINA.
China For lightly soiled china • Press CHINA pad. 4.8 gal. 1 1/4hrs. 1 wash
and crystal. • Select drying option. 18.2 liters 3 rinses
Glasses Forglasses and other • Press GLASSES pad. 3.6 gal. 1 hrs. 1 wash
lightly soiled items. • Select desired options. 13.6 liters 2 rinses
•Turn dial to LIGHT/CHINA.
Note: HIGH-TEMP WASH option is not
recommended for use with this cycle.
• Turn dial to GLASSES.
Quick
Rinse
For rinsing dishes that will 1.2 gal. 1/4 hrs. 1 rinse
be washed later. 4.5 liters
• DO NOT USE detergent.
• Turn dial to QUICK RINSE.
• Select HEAT DRY OFF.
Option Selections
Heated Wash Option
When HIGH TEMP WASH 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, press RESET button.
Heated Rinse Option
When HIGH TEMP RINSE option is selected, the
dishwasher heats the water in the final rinse to
approximately 140°F (60°C). This will speed drying and
reduce spotting. HIGH TEMP RINSE option can be used
with any cycle except QUICK RINSE.
* 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 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. The
vent is closed during washing to hold moisture and
sound inside and then opens for drying.
The drying option may be changed at any time during
the cycle and affects only the drying period.
To turn off option, press RESET button.
To turn off option, press RESET button.
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
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before washing items in question.
• If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, be
sure disposer is completely empty before
starting dishwasher.
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
Loading the 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.
Load items with open ends facing down for better
cleaning and draining.
Damage may occur if delicate items touch each other
during dishwasher operation.
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Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued)
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.
Do not cover funnel
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.
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