Operating Instructions; Wash Cycle Selections; Option Selections; Favorite Cycle - Kenmore 970D1549 Use & Care Manual

Operating Instructions

Wash Cycle Selections

Cycle times are approximate and will vary with Cycle times are approximate and will vary with
options selected. Hot water is necessary to options selected. Hot water is necessary to
activate dishwasher detergent and melt fatty activate dishwasher detergent and melt fatty
food soils. An automatic sensor will check the food soils. An automatic sensor will check the
incoming water temperature and, if it is not incoming water temperature and, if it is not
hot enough, the cycle will be lengthened for hot enough, the cycle will be lengthened for
automatic water heating in the main wash and automatic water heating in the main wash and
fi nal rinse of all cycles. This happens even when fi nal rinse of all cycles. This happens even when
HI-TEMP WASH option has not been selected. HI-TEMP WASH option has not been selected.
When HI-TEMP WASH is selected, an even When HI-TEMP WASH is selected, an even
higher temperature will be reached to handle higher temperature will be reached to handle
heavier soil loads. heavier soil loads.

Option Selections

Favorite Cycle

The FAVORITE CYCLE option allows you to The FAVORITE CYCLE option allows you to
program your preferred cycle and options into program your preferred cycle and options into
one button. Once Programmed, simply select one button. Once Programmed, simply select
FAVORITE CYCLE and then select START/ FAVORITE CYCLE and then select START/
CANCEL. CANCEL.
To Program the FAVORITE CYCLE: To Program the FAVORITE CYCLE:
1. 1. Select your preferred cycle and options Select your preferred cycle and options
2. 2. Press FAVORITE CYCLE for 3 seconds. Press FAVORITE CYCLE for 3 seconds.
The display will fl ash for 2 seconds indicating The display will fl ash for 2 seconds indicating
the FAVORITE CYCLE option has been the FAVORITE CYCLE option has been
programmed. To change the FAVORITE CYCLE programmed. To change the FAVORITE CYCLE
option simply repeat steps one and two above. option simply repeat steps one and two above.
Heat Dry/Air Dry
Use of the HEAT DRY option, especially in Use of the HEAT DRY option, especially in
combination with use of rinse agent, will combination with use of rinse agent, will
enhance drying. If AIR DRY is selected the enhance drying. If AIR DRY is selected the
heater will be de-activated during the drying heater will be de-activated during the drying
phase of the selected wash cycle. This will phase of the selected wash cycle. This will
slightly lower the energy use but will increase slightly lower the energy use but will increase
the likelihood that the dishware will not dry the likelihood that the dishware will not dry
completely. completely.
Hi-Temp Wash
When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the
dishwasher heats water in the main wash to dishwasher heats water in the main wash to
approximately 140 approximately 140
This increase in water temperature helps the This increase in water temperature helps the
dishwasher detergent remove food grease and dishwasher detergent remove food grease and
soil from dishes more eff ectively and aids in soil from dishes more eff ectively and aids in
drying. HI-TEMP WASH option is available drying. HI-TEMP WASH option is available
on HEAVY, NORMAL WASH and TOP RACK on HEAVY, NORMAL WASH and TOP RACK
cycles. HI-TEMP WASH is automatically cycles. HI-TEMP WASH is automatically
provided when the HEAVY cycle is selected. provided when the HEAVY cycle is selected.
When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the
indicator light will come on and remain on until indicator light will come on and remain on until
end of cycle. To turn off the HI-TEMP WASH end of cycle. To turn off the HI-TEMP WASH
option, press HI-TEMP WASH a second time. option, press HI-TEMP WASH a second time.
The indicator light will turn off The indicator light will turn off
Sanitize
To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select
the SANITIZE option. When selected, the the SANITIZE option. When selected, the
indicator light will come on and remain on until indicator light will come on and remain on until
the end of cycle. The water temperature in the the end of cycle. The water temperature in the
fi nal rinse will be raised to 156 fi nal rinse will be raised to 156
option is available in HEAVY, NORMAL WASH option is available in HEAVY, NORMAL WASH
and TOP RACK Cycles. Only these sanitization and TOP RACK Cycles. Only these sanitization
cycles have been designed to meet NSF cycles have been designed to meet NSF
requirements. requirements.
The cycle time will be extended until the proper The cycle time will be extended until the proper
water temperature is reached. Washing action water temperature is reached.
will continue during the water heating delay. will continue during the water heating delay.
For best results, the incoming water temperature For best results, the incoming water temperature
should be at least 120 should be at least 120
The sanitize criteria may not be satisfi ed if there The sanitize criteria may not be satisfi ed if there
is an interruption of the cycle, power failure is an interruption of the cycle, power failure
or if the incoming water temperature is below or if the incoming water temperature is below
120 120 F (49 F (49 C). C).
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To turn off the SANITIZE option, press SANITIZE To turn off the SANITIZE option, press SANITIZE
a second time. The indicator light will turn off . a second time. The indicator light will turn off .
Max Dry
When MAX DRY option is selected, When MAX DRY option is selected,
the dishwasher extends drying time by the dishwasher extends drying time by
approximately 20 minutes. The MAX DRY approximately 20 minutes. The MAX DRY
option can be used with all cycles except option can be used with all cycles except
CHINA CRYSTAL, ENERGY SAVER and QUICK CHINA CRYSTAL, ENERGY SAVER and QUICK
RINSE. For best drying performance, also RINSE. For best drying performance, also
apply an increased wash temperature by apply an increased wash temperature by
selecting HI-TEMP WASH or even better, the selecting HI-TEMP WASH or even better, the
SANITIZE option. SANITIZE option.
The energy required to use the MAX DRY The energy required to use the MAX DRY
option costs pennies per cycle. You may option costs pennies per cycle. You may
choose not to select the MAX DRY option; choose not to select the MAX DRY option;
however you may have items in your dish load however you may 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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F (60 F (60 C). C).
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F (49 F (49 C). C).
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