Sears SR5500 Guide,14795 Operating Instructions Manual

A:utomatfc Dishwashing Guide

Safety Instructions

What Your Dishwasher Needs

Operating Instructions

Proper Loading

Special Tips

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6,7

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Dispensers

Important Parts of Your Dishwasher

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Door Panels 11

User Maintenance Instructions 12

Problems and Solutions

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: Please follow basic precautions, including the following:

Read all instructions before using your
dishwasher.

DO NOT touch heating element dur-
ing or immediately after use. Allow

time to cool,

ONLY use detergents and raise agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher.

Store detergents and rinse agents in a

cool, diy place OUT OF CHILDREN'S
REACH.

DO NOT tamper with controls.

DO NfYFoperate dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place,

ALWAYS disconnect electrical power to
dishwasher before attempting to ser-

vice it.

REMEMBER, use dishwasher for its

__ intended purpose only.

DO NOT wash plastic items unless
marked "Dishwasher Safe" or equiva-

lento If unmarked, check manufac-
turer's recommendations°

This dishwasher must be properly
installed in accordance with the Instal-

lation Instructions before it is used.

TO AVOID RISK OF ELECrRtCAL
SHOCK, the dishwasher must be elec-
trically grounded before it is operated.

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tf you did not receive an Installation
Instruction booklet with your dish-
washer, you can get a copy by contacting
your Sears Service Center.

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 lilely to damage door sea!.

DO NOT sit or stand on or abuse
dishwasher door or dishrackso

DO NO_[ allow children to play in or
on dishwasher:

When discarding old dishwashei; BE
SURE to remove door to pievent
accidental entrapmenL

DO NOT install the dishwasher on
carpeted floor.

WARNING: 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;

_trn on all hot water faucets and allow
water to run for several minutes, This
will aUow gases to escape. As the gas
is flammable, DO NOT smoke or use
an open flame or appliance near
faucets while they are open_

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What Your Dishwasher Needs To Do Its Job

Hot Water

Water supplied to dishwasher must be at least 140°F, For water temperature
below 140%F, the Water Heat option can be use& To prevent dish damage,
incoming water should not exceed 150_.

o Check the water temperature inside your dishwasher with a candy or meat

thermometer
Let the dishwasher run through one fill and pump-out cycle, then let it fill

with water' the second time. When you hear the water stop filling, unlatch
the door and slowly open it.. Remove the silverware basket, place a candy

or meat thermometer in the water towards the middle of the tub, and measure
the temperature of the water in the bottom of the tub.

If the temperature is less than 140°F,, set your water heater's thermostat upo

• Do not operate the dishwasher during or right after other heavy use of hot
water, such as for laundry or bathing°

o Use the Water Heat option, if necessary, to bring water to the proper washing

temperature.

Water Pressure

Water supply pressure must be between 15 and 120 pounds per square inch°
To determine if you have enough pressure, put a 1/2 gallon container under a
fully opened hot water faucet nearest the dishwashen If the container fills in
less than !4 seconds, water pressure is within an acceptable range° Be sure all
other faucets are turned off during this test.

Water Conditions

tn 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 dishwashen
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.

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.

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Operating Instructions Model 14795

Selector Buttons Dool Latch (Locked) Cycle Indicator' Dial

Starting Your Dishwasher

1. Load the dishwasher (see pages 6 and 7)°

2. Add detergent (see page 9)_

3. Close the door but do not latch it.

4, If dishwasher' drains into a food waste disposer,

operate disposer until it is empty

5. Turn on hot water faucet nearest dishwasher and
let it run until the water is hot,

6. Push selector button for desired cycle. If you plan
to use the LIGHT WASH cycle, push the NORMAL

WASH button_

7. Push selector buttons for desired options_

When NOT using DELAY START.°.

Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to START for
the NORMAL WASH cycle Then latch fire door
to start the dishwasher,

When using DELAY STARlr (for all cycles) .....

Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to desired delay
time (up to 6 hours), Their latch the door to start

the timer.
The DELAY light will come on and stay on until

the dishwasher starts automatically at the end of
the selected delay time.

Selectthe Cycle

0,,_., POTS & PANS Cycle

..... For heavily soiled dishes and pots

•_ Cycle _ime" Approx 92 minutes*

WaterUsage: Approx 116 gallons

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NORMAL WASH Cycle
For normally soiled dishes
Cycle rime: Approx. 83 minutes*

WaterUsage: Approx,_ 11 6gallons

LIGHt WASH Cycle
For prerinsed or lightly soiled dishes

and dishes that have been stored
Cycle Time: Approx 75 mlnutes*

Water Usage: Approx. 83 gallons

WATER MISER Cycle

For tableware that is lightly soiled
with fresh soils and is prerinsed
Cycle Time: Approx, 83 minutes*
Water Usage: Approx 98 gallons

*Unextended times These cycle times may be increased up to 9 minutes if necessary for your dishwasher to heat the water to proper
temperature for good washability when you use the WATER HEAT button

CHINA WASH Cycle

For lightly soiled china and crystal
Water action is softened by pumping
air along with water

CycleTime: Approx 83minutes*
Water Usage: Approx. 8.7 gallons

RINSE & HOI-D Cycle
For rinsing dishes that will be washed

later DO NOTUSE DETERGENT

CycleTime: Approx 13minutes

WaterUsage: Approx 47gallons

Select Options

WATER HEAT Option [-_
Select this option and the
main wash cycle is extended 9

minutes while the dishwasher
automatically heats the water
for good washing and drying

POWER MISER Option [-_

Turns heater off for entire

drying period To shorten
drying time, open dishwasher
door slightly

RESET OPTIONS Button

Cancels selected WATER
HEAT and POWER MISER
options, Main wash time will

not be extended, and dishes
witI dry in heated air

Normal Sights & Sounds

o You'll hear occasional sounds while your dishwasher

is running:
o Soft food disposer shredding action.
o Drain valve opening to pump water out,

How to Add a Dish During a Cycle

• Add dishes any time during a Rinse & Hold cycle°

• With other wash cycles, you can add dishes at any
time BEFORE the main detergent wash portion of

the cycle

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

,, The motor stops during drying

Here's how to add a forgotten dish:

1.Push dora latch to the left, Washing will stop
2 ,Wait a few seconds until the water calms, Then open

the door:

3.Add dishes you've forgotten

" You'll see water vapor coming through the vents by

the door latch during daying and when water is being
pumped out.

Energy and Water Saving Tips Preparing Dishes for Washing

. Wash full loads,
e Use your dishwasher during off-peak hours.

• Use the LIGHT WASH or WATER MISER cycle
whenever possible.

_, Select Power Miser drying option when you don't

need dry dishes in a hurry
Q Don't pre-rinse nmmally soiled dishes.
', Load correctly to insure good washing action,

• Pre-rinsing of normal food soil is not necessary°

Scrape off bones, seeds, skins, toothpicks and other
hardsoilso

,, 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
o When using the POTS & PANS cycle, less prepara-

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

bPOtS, pans and casseroles_ However, items with

urned-on soils may not come clean.