Kenmore 3631401191 Guide Operating Instructions Manual page 5

Select Options
HOT
DRY
COOL
DRY
HOT DRY Cycle
Turns the drying heater on for
fast drying
HOT
DRY
COOL
DRY
COOL DRY Cycle (no-heat drying) Turns the dry-
ing heater off to save energy Dishes dry naturally
over a longer period such as overnight If you need
your dishes sdoner, open the dishwasher door after
the cycle is complete to reduce the natural drying
time Use of this option reduces the electrical energy
used by this model approximately 9% for NORMAL
WASH cycle
Normal Sights and Sounds
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How to Add a Dish During a Cycle
You'll hear occasional sounds while your dishwasher
is running:
• Soft food disposer shredding action
o Drain valve opening to pump water out
o Timer control as cycle progresses
o Add dishes any time during a RINSE-HOLD cycle.
o With other wash cycles, you can add dishes at any
time BEFORE the main detergent wash portion of
the cycle
o Here's how to add a forgotten dish:
o Detergent cup opening.
Pump motor starting
The moto_ stops during drying
You'll see water vapor coming through the vents by
the door latch during drying and when water is
being pumped out°
1. Push door latch to the left Washing wilt stop°
2.Wait a few seconds until the water calms Then
open the door
3. Add dishes you've forgotten
Energy and Water Saving Tips
Preparing Dishes for Washing
o Wash full loads
o Use your dishwasher during off-peak hours
o Use the LIGHT WASH cycle whenever possible.
o Select COOL DRY drying option when you don't
need dry dishes in a hurry.
*, Don't pre-rinse normally soiled dishes
o Load correctly to ensure good washing action.
o Pre-rinsing of normal food soil is not necessary.
• 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°
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