Kenmore 5871540590 Guide, 5871540590, 3100005001B Operating Manual

Safety instructions

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What Your Dishwasher Needs

important Parts of Your Dishwasher

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Specia_ Tips 5

Proper Loading

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Detergent and Rinse Agent Dispensers

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Portable Dishwasher information

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Doer Panels 11

User Maintenance instructions 12, 13

Problems and Solutions

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Sears Service, Warranty Back Cover

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| po ant Safety |nstructions

WARNING: Please follow basic precautions, including the following:

Read all instructions before using

dishwasher.

DO NOT touch heating element
during orimmediately after use. Al-

low time to coo!.

ONLY use detergents and rinse

agents recommended for use in a

dishwasher.

Store detergents in a cool, dry
place OUT OF CHILDREN'S

REACH.

Load sharp or pointed tableware
with handles up (points down) to
avoid injury when reaching into
dishwasher.

Load sharp items and knives so
they won't damage door seal.

DO NOT tamper with controls.

DO NOT operate dishwasher un-
less all enclosure panels are prop-

erly in place.

bO NOT sit or stand on or abuse
dishwasher door or dishracks.

DO NOT allow children to play in or

on dishwasher.

ALWAYS disconnect electrical

power to dishwasher before at-

tempting to service.

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

REMEMBER, use dishwasher for
intended function only. WARNING: Under certain condi-

tions, hydrogen gas may build up in
a hot water system that has not

DO NOT wash plastic items unless been used for two weeks or more.
marked "Dishwasher Safe" or HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

equivalent. If unmarked, check To prevent injury or damage, be-

manufacturer's recommendations, fore using dishwasher, turn on all

hot water faucets and allow water

To avoid risk of electricalshock, the to run for several minutes. This will
dishwasher must be electrically allow gases to escape. As the gas

grounded before it is operated, is flammable, DO NOT smoke or

use an open flame near faucets

® Built-In models - see Installa- while they are open.

tion Instructions book.

® Portable models-see portable

dishwasher information inclu- DO NOT install dishwasher on car-
ded in this book. peted floor.

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Water

Hot water is needed for best dishwashing and drying results. Before
starting the dishwasher, turn on the hot water faucet nearest the
dishwasher to clear cool water from the pipe.

,_ Water supplied to dishwasher must be at least 120°F (49°C). Im-

proved performance may be obtained by raising water temperature to

140°F (60°C). Check water heater for proper temperature setting.

Check hot water temperature at sink faucet with candy or meat ther-

mometer. (Figure A). Caution: Water temperature should not ex-
ceed 160°F (71 °C),

Do not operate dishwasher during or right after other heavy use of hot
water, such as laundry or bathing.

Some models are equipped with a Water Heat option which will bring
water to the proper washing temperature. Cycle time will be extended
while water is heating. For example, incoming water temperature of

120°F will add 20 - 30 minutes washing time to heat water.

Water Fressure

Figure A

Water supply pressure must be between 15 and 120 pounds persquare
inch. To determine if you have enough pressure, put a !/2 gallon container
under fully opened hot water faucet nearest dishwasher. If container fills
in less than 14 seconds, water pressure is within an acceptable range. Be

_ure all other faucets are turned off during this test.

Water Conditions

In areas where water is very hard (12grains 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 bring a sample into your Sears store for

testing.

#etereents

Only use detergents labeled for use in automatic dishwashers in the

amount sufficient for your water conditions. NEVER use laundry deter-
gents, liquid soaps or other household cleaners in your dishwasher.

Some detergents will be more effective with your water conditions than

others. Refer to the table on page 9 for the correct amount of detergent.

Store detergent in a cool, dry place. Follow label instructions for liquid

- dilhwasher detergents ............ [_A

Rinse agents ace designed to make water sheet off glasses, dishes, and ] .......... II_L_U_J

_ilverware to prevent spotting and to speed up the drying process. For J _"_:_" /I

• i'_stresults refill the rinse agent dispenser approximately once a month, _

• or if your model does not have a liquid rinse agent dispenser, use the solid
form rinse agent and replace when empty. (For further information, see
page 9).

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Impo ant Pa s of Your Dishwasher

The model you have selected may not have all features shown.

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Third Level Spray

Lower Spray Arm

Float

Automatic Filter

Door Spring

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Door Latch

Control Panel

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Frent View.

Door Panel
(optional color panels)

Access Panel

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|nner DooY

Upper Rack

Upper Spray Arm

Lower Rack

Normal Water Fill Level

Heating Element

Detergent Dispenser

Rinse Agent
Dispenser

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NOTE: Your dishwasher has been shipped with a pink protective film over the door and access panel

trim. For best appearance of your new dishwasher, make sure this film has been removed.

Special Tips On D[sh ash®r Use

_,_ost utensils and dishware can be safely washed in your dishwasher.

However, some materials may require special handling.

ALUMINUM: Some darkening may take place. Colored aluminum may
fade. Do not place aluminum items directly in front of detergent cups
where contact with undissolved detergent could cause pitting, spotting or

discoloration.

CAST tRON: Cast iron utensils should be hand washed.

CHaNA: Antique, hand painted china and items with gold or platinum trim
should be handwashed.

CRYSTAL: Load carefully in upper rack onay. To prevent chipping,
items should not touch. Hand wash delicate items. Use Cool Dry option

for crystal items.

FLATWARE: Sterling, silverplate and stainless steel are normally dish-
washer safe. Do not mix silver and stainless orthe finishes may be dam-
aged. Flatware with dark decorative shading and/or non-metallic han-
dles should be hand washed.

PEWTER: Pewter or pewter-like materials should be hand washed.

PLASTIC: Plastic items should be placed in upper rack only to elimi-
nate the possibility of distortion by the heating element. Wash only

those items marked "Dishwasher Safe."

. WOOD: Wooden items should be hand washed ..... _

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