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Dishwasher
Use & Care Guide
Lavavajillas
Manual
uso y
Model/Modelo
®
cuidado
587.14852,
587.14853, 587.14854,
587.14859
I
154434701
Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com

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  • Page 1 ® Dishwasher Use & Care Guide Lavavajillas cuidado Manual uso y Model/Modelo 587.14859 587.14852, 587.14853, 587.14854, 154434701 Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 3: Warranty

    Sears, Roebuck and Co., tub or inner door panel due to cracking, chipping or Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 peeling, Sears will replace free of charge the tub or inner door panel. In the space below, record your complete model number, serial number and purchase date.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    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 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"...
  • Page 5: Before Using Your Dishwasher

    Before Using Your Dishwasher GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 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...
  • Page 6 Dishwasher Features Nozzle and Upper Spray Funnel pages Top Rack Tub Gasket_ 10,15 page 14 page 10 Middle Spray Arm Serial Label pages 10,15 (located on right side of tub) i_i!i!iii!iiiiiili!iii!iii_iii_i_iii_i_iii! ¸'¸¸¸ !_i!i_;_iiii'_,,,"i'i!_i'i_,i!!_!i_!i,,!_;ii_.°._,,, Lower Spray Arm Boffom Rack pages 11,15 page 10 Silverware Basket...
  • Page 7: Wash System

    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 Load the dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes).
  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Vent Latch Getting Started Load dishwasher (See Preparing If using WASH DELAY, go to and Loading Dishes). step number 8. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water is hot. Turn water off. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents). To start, close door to latch.
  • Page 9 Operating Instructions (continued) Time* Washes/ To Select Cycle Water Cycle Cycle Chart (approx.) (minutes) Rinses 2 washes For pots, pans, • Turn dial to POTS PANS. 7.2 gal. 4 rinses casseroles and • Select HEATED WASH ON option. 27.3 liters dinnerware with dried-on •...
  • Page 10: Preparing And Loading Dishes

    Preparing and Loading Dishes Be sure nothing protrudes through the bottom of the Dish Preparation rack to block rotation of middle spray arm. 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.
  • Page 11 Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Silverware Basket When covers are up, mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Water spray cannot reach nested items. Cut Injury Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down.
  • Page 12 Dishwasher Dispenser Detergents Filling the Detergent Dispenser How much Detergent to use The amount of detergent to use depends on the water The detergent dispenser has one covered and one hardness. Water hardness is measured in grains per uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup falls into gallon.
  • Page 13: Dishwasher Dispenser And Detergents

    Dishwasher Dispenser Factors Affecting Performance Detergents (continued) Water Pressure Rinse Aid The hot water line to dishwasher must provide water Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces pressure between 20 and 120 psi. water spots and filming. Water "sheets" off dishes rather than forming water droplets that cling and leave Low water pressure may occur when laundry or spots.
  • Page 14: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning Care of Drain Air Gap If a drain air gap was installed for your built-in dishwasher, check to make sure it is clean so the Burn Hazard dishwasher will drain properly. A drain air gap is usually Allow heating element to cool before mounted on countertop and can be inspected by cleaning the interior.
  • Page 15 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Dishware Chipped Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes ° Load with care and do not overload. (See Preparing common experiences that are not the result of and Loading Dishes.) defective workmanship or material in your...
  • Page 16 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Detergent Left in Cups Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly • If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer, make • Detergent may be old. Discard and use fresh sure the disposer is empty. detergent.
  • Page 17: Solutions To Common Dishwashing Problems

    Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Removing Spots and Film Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dishwasher. Dishes and glasses may also get spots and film for a number of reasons. (See Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy section.) To remove buildup, spots and film, clean using the following instructions: Load clean dishes and glasses in normal manner.
  • Page 18: Service

    (1-800-533-6937) www.sears.ca (1-888-784-6427) 05/02 ® Registered Trademark/ Trademark/ Service Mark of Sears, Roebuck and Co. Part No. 154434701 Printed in U.S.A. ® Marca Registrada / TMMarca de F_.brica / sM Marca de Servicio de Sears, Roebuck and Co. © Sears, Roebuck and Co.

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