Kenmore 58716259402, 58716254402, 58716253402, 58715259402, 58715254402 Owner’s Manual

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Dishwasher

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Model/Modelo 587.1525_, 587.1625_

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

154591601 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 ................................................... 15

Solutions to Common

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

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 Agree-
ment 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

[] Product replacement if your covered product can't

be fixed _

[] Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your

request - no extra charge

[] Fast help by phone- non-technical and

instructional assistance on products repaired
in your home, plus convenient repair scheduling

[] Power surge protection against electrical

damage due to power fluctuations

[] 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 ®.

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. 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
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. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Sears Canada Inc.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 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.

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.

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."Thesewords mean:

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

immediatelv follow instructions.

Youinstructions,can be killed or seriously injured ifyou don't follow

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 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.

• 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 awayfrom
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/orsuffocation, 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 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, tf it will 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Dishwasher Features

Cup Shelves

Middle Spray Arm
pages 11,12,17

Lower Spray Arm
pages 12,13,17

Overfill Protector
page 16

Nozzle

Top Rack

pages 11,12

Tub Gasket
page 16

Serial Label
(located on right

side of tub)

Bottom Rack
page 11

Silverware
Basket

page13

Glass Trap
page15

Self-Cleaning
Filter

page 16

Detergent Dis

page 14

Rinse Aid

Dispenser

page15

Vent

pages
6,8,18

Heating Element
page15

Appearance may vary from your model.

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 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.

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).
The indicator wilt glow when selected.

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

selected.

6. If using WASH DELAY, go to step number

8.

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 final 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 SAN ITIZE 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.

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 Forheavilysoileddishes •Turn dialto HEAVYWASH. 8.5 gal. 1 3/4 hrs. 2washes

Wash andsilverware. •Select desired OPTIONS. 32.2 liters 5 rinses

Normal Forregularlysoiled dishes • Turn dial to NORMAL WASH. 6.1 gal. 1 1/2 hrs. 2washes

Wash andsilverware. • Select desired options. 23.1 liters 3 rinses

Light For lightly soiled or pre- •TurndialtoLIGHTWASH. 4.9 gal. 1 1/4hrs. 1wash

Wash rinsed dishes and • Select desired options. 18.6 liters 3 rinses

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

silverware.

Quick For rinsing dishes that will • DO NOT USE detergent. 2.4 gal. 1/4 hrs. 2 rinse

Rinse bewashed 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 UPPER RACK and 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 offthe HI TEMP WASH option, press the

pad a second time. The light above the pad will turn off.
To turn offthe 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 offthe 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 will 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 is below 120°F (49°C).

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

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.

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/

CANCEL pad.

Child Lock Controls

To prevent children from accidently changing the
dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher, lock the Q

dishwasher 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.

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.

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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.

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Loading the Top Rack

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

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 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.

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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 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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10 place setting

12 place setting

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