Care & Cleaning - Kenmore 587.1401 series Use And Care Manual

Factors Aff ecting Performance
Water Temperature
Hot water is needed for best dishwashing
and drying results. Water entering the
dishwasher should be at least 120
to give 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
have a qualifi ed person raise the hot
water heater thermostat setting.
Care and Cleaning
WARNING
Burn Hazard
Allow heating element to cool
before cleaning the interior.
Failure to do so can result in burns.
Outside
Occasionally, use a soft
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cloth to wipe the outside with a mild
nonabrasive detergent and water. Then
rinse and dry.
Inside
The inside of the dishwasher,
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including the fi lter, is self - cleaning with
normal use. If needed, clean around the
tub gasket area with a damp cloth.
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EATING LEMENT
F (49 C)
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F (49 C),
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PRAY RM OWER
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SSEMBLY
F
ILTER
IMPORTANT
Before starting a cycle, run hot water to
clear cool water from pipe.
The HEAT DRY option in combination
with rinse aid will enhance drying
performance. The energy required to use
the HEAT DRY option costs pennies per
cycle. Turning off the HEAT DRY option;
will result in more of the dish load being
wet at the end of the cycle.
NOTE
Hard water may cause lime deposit
buildup on the interior of the
dishwasher. For cleaning instructions
see "Removing Spots and Film" section.
Overfi ll Protector
from overfi lling and is located in the left
front corner of the tub.
• Clean occasionally with household
cleaner containing vinegar or bleach
to dissolve any buildup.
• Overfi ll Protector should move up and
down freely about one inch. If it does
not move, lift and clean underneath.
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