Kenmore 14471 Owner's Manual

Automatic dishwasher
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SEARS
Owner's
Manual
Model Nos.
14471
14475
14478
Model and Serial
Number Plate
enmore
AUTOMATIC
DISHWASHER
CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions
before first use of this product.
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A.
165D3592P062
SR5561
347
CG
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 SEARS Owner's Manual Model Nos. 14471 14475 14478 Model and Serial Number Plate enmore AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For one year from the first day of use dishwasher door. in your home, Sears will repair, free of charge, defects in material or workmanship All repair parts are available for immediate which appear in this dishwasher.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    • If you did not receive Installation instructions with your dishwasher, you • Store detergents and rinse agents in a can get a copy by contacting your Sears cooldry place out of children's reach. Service Center. • Do not tamper with controls.
  • Page 4 Appearancewill varyaccordingto the model number Upper rack Washtower Lowerrack Lowersprayarm Heatingelement Right Side View Door latch Inner Door, _,..,."_.,,,....Control panel Door panel Rinse agent Detergent dispenser dispensers °. Bottom panel Front View...
  • Page 5: What Your Dishwasher Needs

    120°F. Sears storefor testing. To preventdishdamage, inletwater shouldnot exceed 150_F. Checkyour watertemperaturewith a candy or meat thermometer. Turnon the hot water faucet nearestthe dishwasher.
  • Page 6: Special Tips

    Most 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 fad.e. Do not place aluminum items directly in front of detergent dispensers where contact with undissolved detergent could cause pitting, spotting or discoloration.
  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    nearance may vary _11111111111 wJb_llXnJtv : 1 $T_UlT POTS N0nM_L Ur_T WATI3 WATEIt NOk_tT MSt'T WASm W/din _ _LAV mmmmm • PtAI1E ,==.=%.0=. STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER If you plan to use the PLATE WARMER option (which is for warming clean dishes •...
  • Page 8 .O MA'W,S.I'll _H OIlY 2 t ST_ For normally soiled dishes. Cycle Time: Approx. 95 minutes* Water Usage: Approx. 8.0 gallons For prerinsed or lightly soiled dishes and dishes that have been stored. LIGHT WASH Cycle Time: Approx. 95 minutes* Water Usage: Approx.
  • Page 9 HOW TO ADD A DISH DURING .4ORMAL SIGHTS A CYCLE P "UNDS • Add dishes any time during RINSE & .ou'll see water vapor coming through HOLD cycle. the vents by the door latch during drying and when water is being pumped out. •...
  • Page 10: Detergent Dispenser

    You'llfind twodetergentdispenserson Always close the main cup tightly.Wh_" the insidedoorof yourdishwasher. is firmly latched you will hear a clickin_ sound. It is not necessary to overtighten. Open cup Close the main cup.. NOTE: To openthe detergentdispenser Do not add detergent until you are ready afterit has been closed,unlatchthe door to start the cycle.
  • Page 11 JPPER RACK (appearance will vary) • upper rack is best for glasses, cups • 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.
  • Page 12 LOWER RACK (appearance will vary) NOTE: Do not load large platters or trays Put flatware in the removable basket W,;'" in front right corner of lower rack. They fork and knife handles up to protect yo, mayprevent detergent from circulating hands.
  • Page 13: User Maintenance Instructions

    The air gap is not part • Wrap with blankets and, if using a hand of your dishwasher and is not covered by Sears warranty. truck, li!t dishwasher from side in upright position only Drain air gap...
  • Page 14: Color Panels

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES You can change the door and lower access panel appearance of your dishwasher by ordering one of these optional accessories: • Color Panels • 1/4" Wood Panel Trim Kit These accessories are available from: Dri-View Manufacturing 4706 AIImond Avenue Louisville, KY 40209 Specify accessory number when ordering.
  • Page 15: Problems And Solutions

    SOLUTION -'qOBLEM CAUSED •Check house fuse or circuit breaker. ,shwasher • Dishwasher not will not start receiving electricity • Dial not in correct • Make sure Dial is turned far enough and position for cycle cycle button is fully pushed in. selected •...
  • Page 16 CAUSED PROBLEM SOLUTION •Water is not hot Dishes not dry • Raise water heater thermostat to 140°F if necessary. • NO HEAT DRY, • Do not select NO HEAT DRY option.Allow dishes to dry in heated air. option selected • Improper Ioadir_g •...
  • Page 17 ' _ROBLEM CAUSED SOLUTION ,Too much • Reduce amount of dishwasher detergent. {ching--- i permanent detergent Use detergent with lower phosphorous content. in soft water filming which cannot be removed • Improper loading • Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded properly to permit water spray to rinse all surfaces.
  • Page 18 CAUSED PROBLEM SOLUTION Motor hums • Dishwasher has • If you do not use your dishwasher often, not been used on set it to fill and pump out once every week. This will help keep the seal moist and the a regular basis garbage disposer clear.
  • Page 19 NOTES...
  • Page 20: Sears Service

    For in-homemajor brandrepair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week mINmNm mmmmmm 1-800-488-1222...

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