Factors Affecting Performance; Rinse Aid; Water Temperature - Kenmore 970D1549 Use & Care Manual

Factors Aff ecting Performance

Rinse Aid

Rinse aid greatly improves drying and Rinse aid greatly improves drying and
reduces water spots. With it water "sheets" reduces water spots.
off dishes rather than forming water droplets
that cling and leave spots.
A dispenser, located next to the detergent cup,
automatically releases a measured amount of
rinse aid during the last rinse. If spotting and
poor drying are problems, increase the amount
of rinse aid dispensed by rotating the dial to a
higher number. The dial is located under the
dispenser cap. The indicator will be dark when
full and will show clear when it is time to refi ll.
To add liquid rinse aid, turn dispense cap 1/4
turn counterclockwise and lift out. Pour in rinse
aid until liquid touches the indicated fi ll level
Replace cap.
Do not overfi ll since this can cause oversudsing.
Wipe up any spills with a damp cloth.
The dispenser holds enough for 35 to 140
washes, depending on the dial setting.
Dispenser Opening
Dispenser Cap
Indicator
Adjustable Setting
Water Pressure
The hot water line to dishwasher must provide
water pressure between 20 and 120 psi.
Low Water pressure may occur when laundry
or showers are in operation. If you experience
poor wash performance you may need to
wait until water use is reduced before starting
dishwasher.

Water Temperature

Hot water is needed for best dishwashing and
drying results. Water entering dishwasher
should be at least 120
satisfactory results.
To check water temperature entering
dishwasher:
• Turn on hot water faucet nearest
dishwasher for several minutes to clear
cool water from pipes.
• Hold a candy or meat thermometer in the
water stream to check the temperature.
• If temperature is below 120
a qualifi ed person raise the hot water
heater thermostat setting.
* IMPORTANT
Before starting a cycle, run hot water to
clear cool water from pipe.
The HEAT DRY option in combination with The HEAT DRY option in combination with
rinse aid will enhance drying performance. rinse aid will enhance drying performance.
The energy required to use the HEAT DRY The energy required to use the HEAT DRY
option costs pennies per cycle. You may option costs pennies per cycle. You may
choose not to select the HEAT DRY option; choose not to select the HEAT DRY option;
however you will have items in your dish load however you will have items in your dish load
that will not be completely dry at the end of that will not be completely dry at the end of
the cycle. the cycle.
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