Kenmore 58716189402, 58716182402, 58715194402, 58715192402, 58715189404 Owner’s Manual

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Dishwasher

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Model/Modelo 587.1418_, 587.1518_, 587.1618_

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

154637601 Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 www.sears.ca

Table of Contents

Master Protection

Agreements

Warranty ...................................................................... 3

Safety Instructions ...................................................... 4

Before Using Your Dishwasher .................................. 5

Dishwasher Features .................................................. 6

Wash System .............................................................. 7

Operating Instructions ............................................. 7-9

Preparing and Loading Dishes ...................... 10-12

Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents .............. 13-14

Factors Affecting Performance ................................ 14

Care and Cleaning ................................................... 16

Solutions to Common

Dishwashing Problems ........................................ 16-17

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

Congratulations on making a smart purchase, Your new

Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured for years
of dependable operation. Bat 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.

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life
of your new appliance. Here's what the Agreement*

includes:

[] Parts and labor needed to help keep products

operating properly under normal use, not just defects.
Our coverages goes well beyond the product war-

ranty. No deductibles, no functional failure excluded
from coverage - real protection.

[] Expert service by a force of more than 10,000 autho-

rized Sears service techinicians, which means
someone you can trust will be working on your product.

[] Unlimited service and nationwide service, as often as

you want us, whenever you want as.

[] "No-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your covered

product if Four or more product failures occur within _
twelve months

[] Product replacement if your covered product can't be

fixed

[] Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your W_

request - no extra charge

[] Fast help by phone- we call it Rapid Resolution -

phone support from a Sears representative on ail
products. Think of us as a "talking owner's manual"

[] Power surge protection against electrical

damage due to power fluctuations

[] $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food

spoilage that is the resuit of mechanical failure of any
covered refrigerator or freezer.

[] Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered

product takes longer than promised

[] f 0% discount off the regular price of any non-covered

repair service and reIated installed parts.

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simpIe phone call is
alI that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call
anytime day or night, or schedule a service
appointment online.

The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase. If
you cancel for any reason during the product warranty

period, we will provide a fulI refund. Or, a prorated refund
anytime after the product warranty period expires. Pur-
chase your Master Protection Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and
additional information call 1-800-827-6655.

*Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full
details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.

Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional installation of home appliances,

garage door openers, water heaters, and major home
items, in the U.S.A. calI 1-800-4-MY-HOME _.

Kenmore Appliance Warranty

One Year Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to

all instructions supplied with the product, if this
appliance fails due to a defect in material or
workmanship within one year from the date of purchase,
call 1-800-4-MY-HOME_to arrange for free repair. Ifthis
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
installed, 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.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in
the United States and Canada.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you

may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.,

Dept. 8t7WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Sears Canada Inc.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8

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.

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Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitations of
remedies

Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited
warranty shall be product repair as providedherein.
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 limitations on the duration of implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these
exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

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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

immediatetv follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow

instructions,

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen ifthe instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: 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 the
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 equivaIent. 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.

• Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before
servicing.

• Do not 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 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.

• 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

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Before Using Your Dishwasher

• 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
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 ofthe
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 itwill not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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.

SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Dishwasher Features

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Middle SprayArm
pages 10,16

Lower Spray Arm
pages 11,16

OverfilIProtector
page 15

RinseAid

page 14

Detergent Dispenser
page 13

Funnel

Nozzle and Upper Spray

pages

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

Vent

pages
6,8,17

Operating Instructions

Vent Latch

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Appearance may vary from your model.

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 recircuIated.

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.

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 9.

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

8. To start, press START/CANCEL pad.

Status Indicator Lights

The WASHING light comes on at the beginning of cycle

and remains on until the end of the finai rinse.

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

selected.

When the SANITIZE option is selected, the SANITIZED

light will glow when the SANITIZE cycle is finished. If the

dishwasher did not properly sanitize the dishes, the light
will not come on. This can happen if the cycle is

interrupted. The light will remain on until the door is

opened.
The CLEAN light will come on at end of cycle and

remain on until door is opened.

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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. 8.5 gal. 13/4 hrs. 2washes

Wash andsiIverware. ,SeIect desired OPTIONS. 32.2 liters 5 rinses

Normal For regularlysoiled dishes • Turn diaIto NORMAL WASH. 6.1 gal. 1 1/2 hrs. 2washes

Wash and siIverware. SeIect desired options. 23.1 liters 3 rinses

Light For lightIy soiled or pre- .TurndialtoLIGHTWASH. 6.1 gal. 1 1/2hrs. 2wash

rinsed dishes and •SeIect desired options. 23.1 liters 3 rinses
silverware.

China/ For lightly soiled china ,TurndialtoCHINA/CRYSTAL 4.9 gal. 1 1/4 hrs. 1wash

Crystal and crystal. • Select drying option. 18.6 liters 3 rinses

Note: HI-TEMP WASH option isnot
recommended for use with this cycle.

Upper For glasses and other • Turn dial to UPPER RACK. 3.7 gal. 1 hrs. 1wash

Rack lightly soiled items. Select desired options. 14.0 liters 2 rinses

Quick For rinsing dishes that will DO NOT USE detergent. 2.4 gal. I/4 hrs. 2 rinse
Rinse be washed later. • Turn dial to QUICK RINSE. 9.1 liters

Select HEAT DRY OFF.

• Includes dry time.

Option Selections
Hi Temp Wash Option

When HI 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. HI TEMP WASH option can be used

with any cycle except QUICK RINSE.
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 TEMP WASH 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 DRY option in combination with rinse aid will
give you excellent drying results. The energy to use

HEAT DRY costs pennies per cycle. You may turn off
the HEAT 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. 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.

Operating Instructions (continued)

Sanitize Option

To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the
SANITIZE option. When selected, the light above the pad
will come on and remain on until end of cycle. The water
temperature in the final rinse will be raised to 155°F
(68°C) and will maintain that temperature for 9 minutes.
This option is available in HEAVY, NORMAL and LIGHT
WASH cycles. Only these sanitization cycles have been
designed to meet NSF requirements.

The cycle time will be extended until the proper water
temperature is reached. Washing action wilI continue

during the water heating delay. For best results, the
incoming water temperature should be at least 120°F

(49°C).
The sanitize criteria may not be satisfied if there is an

interruption of the cycle, power failure or if the incoming
water temperature isbelow 120°F (49°C).

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

Delay Start

The DELAY START option 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 START option and begin the cycle

before the delay period is over, press the START/
CANCELpad.

To Cancel 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.

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Preparing and Loading Dishes

Dish Preparation

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

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.

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before washing items in question.

Ifthe 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

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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 dishwasheroperation.

Some models have a fold-down cup shelf or a cup shelf/
stemware holder. They can be used to toad two levels of
cups, juice glasses, and other short items. Stagger
items on upper level so that water can reach alI inside
surfaces. Fold up to Ioad tatl glasses.

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Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued)

10 place setting

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 tail 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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10 place setting

12 place setting

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