Kenmore Sears 14191, 14192, 14194, 14195, 14191 Owner's Manual

Model Nos.
14191

14192
14194
14195

Model and Serial
Number Plate

AUTOMATI C DmSHWASHER

CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions
before first use of this product.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60t 79 U.S.Ao

165D3592P069
SR5568

458 CG

Printed in U S A

Warranty ................... Below

Important Safety Instructions ....... 3

Important Parts of Your Dishwasher _.4

What Your Dishwasher Needs ....... 5

Special Tips .................... 6

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

Detergent Dispenser ............. 10

Detergent Usage Guide ............ 10

Rinse Agent Dispenser ........... 10

Proper Loading .............. 11, !2

User Maintenance Instructions ..... t3

Care and Cleaning .............. 13

Air Gap ....................... t3

Color Panels ................... t4

Problems and Solutions ....... 15-18

Sears Service .................... 20

FuIH One-Year Warranty on
Dishwasher

For one year from the first day of use
in your home, Sears will repair, free of
charge, defects in material or workmanship

which appear in this dishwasher.

FuU Ten-Year Warranty Against
Leaks in the Tub and |nne_ Door
Pane_

For ten years from the first day of use in

your home, 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.

The model number of your automatic

dishwasher 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
o Part Number

° Model Number

° Part Description
Sears, Roebuck a.d Co.,

Dept. 817WA,
Hoffman Estates, |L 60179

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Please follow these basic precautions, including the following:

Read all instructions before using your
dishwasher,

• Only use detergents and rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher.

oStore detergents and rinse agents in a

cool dry place out of children's reach,

o Do not tamper with controls.
o Do not operate dishwasher unless all

enclosure panels are properly in placer

° To avoid risk of electrical shock,

the dishwasher must be electrically
grounded before it is operated.

If you did not receive Installation
Instructions with your dishwasher, you

can get a copy by contacting your Sears

Service Center°

• Do not touch heating unit during
or immediately after use. Allow time to
cool,.

* Always disconnect electrical power to

dishwasher before attempting to service
iL We recommend having a qualified
technician service your appliance.

° Remember, use dishwasher for its

intended purpose onlyo

- Do not wash plastic items unless marked
"Dishwasher Safe" or equivalenL If
unmarked, check manufacturer's
recommendations.

, This dishwasher must be properly

installed in accordance with the Instal-
lation Instructions before it is used.

o Load sharp or pointed tableware with

handles up (points down) to avoid injury

when reaching into dishwasher.

• Load sharp items and knives so they
aren't likely to damage door seal.

Do not sit or stand on or abuse

dishwasher door or dishracks.

Do not allow children to play in or on

dishwasher.

° When discarding old dishwasher,

be sure to remove door to prevent

accidental entrapment.

• Do not install the dishwasher on
carpeted floor,,

• Connect to a properly rated, protected
and sized power-supply circuit to avoid

electrical overload.

oThis appliance must be connected to

a grounded metal, permanent wiring
system; or an equipment-grounding

conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the

equipment-grounding terminal or lead
of the appliance.

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The 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 appliance is properly grounded.

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Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas
may build up in a hot water system that

has not been used for two weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To

prevent injury or damage, before using
dishwasher, turn on all hot water faucets
and allow water to run for several

minutes° This will allow gases to escape.

As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or

use an open flame or appliance near

faucets while they are open.

NOTE: Do not store or use combustible
materials, gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance°

SAVE T E

1INSTRUCTION

Appearance will vary according to the model number

Upper rack

Lower spray arm
Heating unit

Wash tower

-- Lower rack

Right S_de View

Door latch

Control panel

Door panel

Bottom panel

Rinse agent

dispenser

_nner Door

Detergent

dispensers

Front V_ew

Hot Watev

To get dishes clean and dry you need hot
water. To help you get water of the proper
temperature, your dishwasher

automatically heats the water in the wash
cycle. Higher water temperature is needed
to dissolve grease and activate powder
detergents. For good washing and drying,
the entering water must be at least 120°R
To prevent dish damage, inlet water

should not exceed 150°E
Check your water temperature with a

candy or meat thermometer°
Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the

dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a
glass and let the water run continuously

into the glass until the temperature stops
rising.

Do not operate the dishwasher during or
right after other heavy use of hot water,

such as for laundry or bathing.

Water Pressure

Water supply pressure must be between

15 and 120 pounds per square inch..To

determine if you have enough pressure,
put a 1 quart container under a fully
opened hot water faucet nearest the

dishwasher.. If the container fills in less
than 9 seconds, water pressure is within

an acceptable range.. Be sure all other
faucets are turned off during this test.

Water Conditions

In areas where water is very hard (12
grains or more), it may be necessary to
install a water softener to assure proper
performance from your dishwasher. If you
do net know the hardness of your water
supply, contact your local water
department or bring a sample into your
Sears store for testing.

Detergents

Only use detergents labeled for use in
automatic dishwashers. NEVER use

laundry detergents, liquid soaps or other
household cleaners in your dishwasher.
Some detergents will be more effective
with your water conditions than others.
Store detergent in a cool, dry place.,

Rinse Agents

Rinse agents make water flow off dishes
quicker than usual, This lessens water
spotting and makes drying faster, too.

Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid
form. Your dishwasher's dispenser uses
the liquid form.

Most utensils and dishwarecan besafely
washed in your dishwasher.However,
some materialsmay requirespecial
handling,

Aluminum: Some darkeningmaytake
place.Coloredaluminum mayfade.Do

notplace aluminum itemsdirectly infront
of detergentdispenserswhere contact
with undissolveddetergentcould cause

pitting,spotting or discoloration.

Cast Iron: Cast iron utensilsshould be

handwashedo
China: Antique,hand-painted chinaand

those with goldor platinumrings should

be handwashed.

Crystal: Load carefully in upper rack

only. To prevent chipping, items should

not touch, Handwash delicate items.

Select HEATED DRY OFF drying option
to air-dry crystal items.

Flatware: Sterling, silverplate and

stainless steel are normally dishwasher

safe. Flatware with dark decorative

shading and/or non-metallic handles

should be handwashed.

Pewter: Pewter or pewter-like materials

should be handwashed

Plastic: Plastic items should be placed in

upper rack only. Wash only those items

marked "Dishwasher Safe."

Wood; Wood items should be

handwashed.

Glass: Milk glass should be handwashedo

Non-Stick Coatings: After washing, wipe

the non-stick coating area with vegetable

oil to keep it from losing its non-stick

quality.

Non-Dishware Items: DO NOT wash

items such as electronic air cleaner filters,
furnace filters and paint brushes in your
dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher and
discoloration or staining of dishwasher

may result,

Appearancemayvary

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CYCt.ES OPTIONS UGtr_

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STARTING YOUR D_SHWASHER

• Load the dishwasher (see pages 11
and t2)o

o Add detergent (see page 10).
o Close the door but do not latch it,

If you plan to use the LIGHT WASH
or RINSE & HOLD cycle, push the

NORMAL WASH button and turn the
Dial to the desired cycle. Then latch

the door to start the dishwasher.

• If dishwasher drains into a food waste
disposer, operate disposer until it is
empty°

o Turn on hot water faucet nearest

dishwasher and let it run until the water

is hoL

° Push selector buttons for desired cycles

and options,

o For all cycles but LIGHT WASH and

RINSE & HOLD, slowly turn the Dial to
START Then latch the door to start the

dishwasher.

If you plan to use the PLATE WARMER
option (which is for warming clean dishes
and plates for the serving of hot foods),

follow these steps:

I. Load clean dishware to be warmed..

2. Make sure HEATED DRY ON is
selected.

3. Be sure the doer is unlatched.

4. Slowly turn the Dial to PLATE
WARM ER.

5. Latch door to start the cycle.

SELECT THE CYCLE

POTS PANS

For heavily soiled dishes and pots and pans.

Cycle Time: Approx. 93 minutes

Water Usage: Approx. 9.5 gallons

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NORMAL WASH
For normally soiled dishes.

Cycle Time: Approxo 93 minutes

Water Usage: Approxo 8.0 gallons

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LIGHT WASH

For prerinsed or lightly soiled dishes and

dishes that have been stored.
Cycle Time: Approx. 86 minutes

Water Usage: Approx. 6.6 gallons

RINSE & HOLD

For rinsing dishes that will be washed later,
DO NOT use detergent. Select HEATED DRY OFF
no-heat drying option.

Cycle Time: Approxo 12 minutes

Water Usage: Approxo 3,9 gallons

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SELECT OP3"aON$

HEATED DRY ON Option

Turns drying heating unit on for
fast drying_

HEATED DRY OFF Option

Turns heating unit off for entire
drying period. To shorten drying

time, open dishwasher door

slightly,

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OFF

NORMAL S_GHTS AND

SOUNDS

° You'll see water vapor coming through

the vents by the door latch during drying
and when water is being pumped ouL

o You'll hear occasional sounds while your

dishwasher is running:

o Soft food disposer shredding action.

° Drain valve opening to pump water

ouL

• Timer control as cycle progresses,
o Detergent cup opening.
o Pump motor starting.

• The motor stops during drying,

HOW TO ADD A DBSH DURING

A CYCILIS

o Add dishes any time during RINSE &

HOLD cycle

• With other wash cycles, you can add
dishes at any time BEFORE the

detergent cup has opened.

Here's how to add a forgotten dish:

1. Push door latch to the left. Washing will
stop.

2. Wait a few seconds until the water
calmso Then open the door.

3. Add dishes you've forgotten.

ENERGY AND WATER SAVllNG

TiPS

° Wash full Ioad&
o Use your dishwasher during off-peak

hours°

o Use the LIGHT WASH cycle whenever

possible.

o Select HEATED DRY OFF drying option

when you don't need dry dishes in a

hurry.
° Don't prednse normally soiled dishes.
o Load correctly to ensure good washing

action.

PREPARING DtSH_$ FOR

WASHING

° Prerinsing of normal food soil is not

necessary.

o Scrape off bones, seeds, skins,

toothpicks and other hard soils.

• Remove hard shelled vegetables,
meat trimmings, leafy vegetables, and
excessive amounts of oil or grease

• Remove foods with high acid content--

they can discolor stainless steel.
o Remove large quantities of any food.
oWhen using the POTS PANS cycle, less

preparation is required. This cycle can
wash heavily-soiled dishes and remove
dried-on and baked-on soils from pots,

pans and casserole& However, items
with burned-on soils may not come

clean.

You'llfind two detergentdispenserson
the inside doorof your dishwasherr

Open cup

Always close the main cup tightly. When it
is firmly latched you will hear a clicking
sound. It is not necessary to overtighten.

Grasp handle, rotate
and close tightly

Main cup

Do not add detergent until you are ready

to start the cycle. Use fresh detergenL
The dispenser will automatically release

detergent at the correct times during the
cycle°

Close the main cup.

NOTE: To open the detergent dispenser
after it has been closed, unlatch the door
and rotate the Dial a full turn to the OFF

position,, When the closed cup contains
soap it is best that the door be in a

partially open position before rotating the

Dial. This will help reduce the amount of
detergent and rinse aid agent spillage into

the tub°

IDetergen_ Usage Guide (powder or Riquid)

Moderategy

Cycges Soft Wa_er Hard Water Hard Wa_er Very Hard Wa_er

(0 to 3 gra,ns) (4 to 8 grains) (9 to 12 Srai.s) (over 12 grains)

Light Wash Main Cup Main Cup Main Cup Water Softener

1 tablespoon Half Full Completely FulI Recommended

Pots Pans Each Cup Each Cup Each Cup Water Softener
NormaIWash 1 tablespoon Half Full Completely Full Recommended

Rinse & Hold No Detergent No Detergent No Detergent Water Softener

Recommended

To f_ll_lthe d_spenser:

Unscrew the cap. Note the FULL line
on the tip of the cap. Add the liquid rinse
agent until it just reaches the top of

the FULL line. Replace the cap° The

dispenser automatically releases the
rinse agent into the final rinse water.

Full

Fill as needed, but do not overfill.

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UPPER RACK (appearance will vary)

The upper rack is best for glasses, cups
and saucers° Cups and glasses fit best
along the sides. This is also the place for
dishwasher safe plastics. Make sure small
plastic items are lodged in tightly so they
can't fall onto the heating unit. Arrange
stemware so that it cannot move easily°
Don't let the glasses touch each other.

The upper rack is handy for all kinds of
odd shapes. Saucepans, mixing bowls
and other items should be placed face
down. When loading dishwasher-safe
plastics make sure each plastic item is
secured over two fingers. This will insure
good washing results.

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LOWE_R RACK (appearance will vary)
NOTE: Do not load large platters or trays

in front right corner of lower rack. They
may prevent detergent from circulating
in the wash cycle.

The lower rack is best used for plates,

saucers, and cookware. Large items such
as broiler pans and racks should go in the
lower rack along the edge. Load platters,
pots and bowls along the sides, in
corners, or in the back° For best washing
results, all items should be positioned with

the soiled side of the dish facing the

center of the rack..

Put flatware in the removable basket with

fork and knife handles up to protect your

hands° Place spoons in the basket with
handles down. Mix knives, forks and

spoons so they don't nest together.

Distribute evenly.
Small plastic items, such as measuring

spoons and lids from small containers,

are not recommended for automatic
dishwashingn If placed in dishwasher, they
should go in bottom of utensil basket with
silverware on top.

Utensil basket

Keep center area cgear in the
lower rack.

The Wash Tower rises through the center
of the lower rack during the wash and rinse

portions of the cycle. Don't block it or load

tall things next to it. Also, be careful not to

let a portion of an item such as a pot or
dish handle extend through the bottom

rack. This could block the wash arm and
cause poor washing results.

Wash Tower

CAUTION
Take out anything

that may fall or
extend through the

bottom of the utensil basket,

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