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Safety
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What Your Dishwasher
Needs to Do Its Job .............. 3
Important
Parts
of Your Dishwasher
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Special
Tips ..................................................
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Proper
Loading
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Detergent
and Rinse
Agent
Dispensers
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Portabte
Dishwasher
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Door' Panels ...................................................................
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User Maintenance
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  • Page 1 Safety _nstructions ............What Your Dishwasher Needs to Do Its Job ....3 Important Parts of Your Dishwasher ......Special Tips ..........;..; ... .,5 Proper Loading ............'..6,7,8 Detergent and Rinse Agent Dispensers ...... Portabte Dishwasher Information ......I0,1 t Door' Panels ..............
  • Page 2 WARNING: Please foI_ow basic precautior_s, including the following: Read all INSTRUCTIONS before using DO [',JOT touch heating element during dishwasher, or immediately after use, Allow time to cool For best results use fresh granular tomatic dishwashing detergent and a Load sharp or pointed tableware with...
  • Page 3: Hot Water

    Hot Water • Hot water is needed for best dishwashing and drying results Before starting the dishwasher, turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher to clear cool water from the pipe, Water supplied to disf_washer must be at least 120°F (49°0).
  • Page 4 The modelyou haveselectedmaynot havea!l featuresshowrl. UpperRack ThirdLevelSprayArm Upper SprayArm LowerRack Float LowerSprayArm WaterFillLevel HeatingElement AutomaticFilter DoorSpring Left Side View Door Latch [j==== = Control Panel _Detergent Dispenser Rinse Agent , Dispenser ,,,Door Panel _:_k panels) _1 ....(optional color //_i ...
  • Page 5 Most utensils and dishware can be safely waslled in your dishwasher.. However, some materials may require special handling ALUMINUM: Some darkening may take place, Colored aluminum fade. Do not place aluminum items directly in front of detergent cups where contact with undissolved detergent could...
  • Page 6: Lower Rack

    Dishesdo not needto bepre-rinsedbeforeloading.Simplyscrapeawayexcessfood,bones,pits, etc..Burned-on foodst_ould be loosenedbeforeloading.Emptyliquidsfromglassesandcups. Always load dishes so spray reaches soiled surfaces. Watermustdrainoff completelyfor best results Lower Rack Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of spray arms or block center' wash tower from extending upward.
  • Page 7: Upper Rack

    Upper Rack • Be sure lightweight items are held firmly in place. Glassware should not touch other items, Damage Load glasses and cups in upper rack only in rows may occur. between prongs. Breakage may occur if loaded in ° Place items in rows between prongs.
  • Page 8 Utensil Basket Available on some models. Lift lids and snap gates flat against sides to load long knives and utensils° Close gates at each end to form compartments hold small items such as baby bottle nipples measuring spoons. Snap lids shut, If your dishwasher' does not have this basket, it can be ordered from sears _service...
  • Page 9 Do not add detergentuntilyou are readyto startthe cycle.Usefreshgranularautomatic dishwasher d eter- gent. The dispenser w ill automatically releasedetergent a t the correcttimesduringthe cycle., Light Wash Cycle t. Fillcups#1 and #3, 2. Turnlidcounterclockwise t ocovercups#t and#3 completely, 3, Do not fill opencups #2 and#4+ NormalWash,Pots Pans,and WaterMiser Cycles 1.
  • Page 10: Connecting The Portable Dishwasher

    gmportant: A lways besure door is latched beforemoving dishwasher. The power cord, faucet coupler and hoses are located in a covered compartment o n the top backof the dishwasher, A specialadapter(included) mustbe installed onthe faucetbeforeyoucan connectthe dishwasher, Only t. Removeadapter'from couplerby pressingdown on the collar (see FigureB).
  • Page 11 To Convert a Portable Mode to a Bui t4 3 Your poltable dishwasher can be installed under the counter conversion kit is required and is available at your local Sears Service Center- Part No 808927 (I8" width)_ WARNING: DO NOT use the portable water supply hose for permanent...
  • Page 12: Care Of Surfaces

    Care of Surfaces Wash exterior with mild non*abrasive detergent and water, Rinse and dry. ° Interior is self-cleaning with normal use, If hard water causes lime build- up, clean as follows: Operate dishwasher on Normal Wash cycle Do not use detergent. After dishwasher begins to fil!, open door,, Pour 2 cups of white vinegar...
  • Page 13 ©_eaning the Fnoat Clean the float to prevent it from sticking The float controls timewater level in the dishwasher; sticking may cause an overflow or no water fill. When removing float to clean, pull up firmly until it snaps out. To replace float, push down until float Locking Clean locks into place.
  • Page 14 PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION 'D'i'shwasherwill not statt Dishwasher not receiving elec- Check electrical connecti0nl house fuse or circuit breaker tricity Dial not in correct position for cycle Make sure dial is turned far"enough, cycle button is fully pushed in and selected.
  • Page 15 : R©BLEFq ©AUSED BV £P_n _jssPt, R_ Hard water potting and filming Fill detergent cups _o capacib/ I.J._e ,li:_hwasl_erdetergent with highes! available phosphorous conleni May be necessary Io install a wale_ softener Water is not hot Raise water i_eaterthermostal to 140<'F(60"C), if necessary.. Use Water Heat option if available Cool Dry selected Drying without heat may cause some spotting.
  • Page 16 Sears appliances and having part, tools and equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you . "We Service Wl_at We Sell," Sears Maintenance Agreement Maintain the value of your Kenmore® dishwasher with a Sears Maintenance Agreement.

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