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Hot Water
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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 dishwasher
must
be at least !20°F
(49°C)o Improved
performance
may be obtained
by raising water temperature
to 140°F (60°C).
Check
water heater
for proper
temperature
setting.
Check
hot water tem-
perature
at sink faucet
with candy or meat thermometer.
Caution:
Water
temperature
should
not exceed
160°F (71 °C).
Do not operate
dishwasher
during or right after other heavy use of hot water,
such as laundry
or bathing.
Some models are equipped
with a Water Heat option which will bring water
to the proper washing
temperature.
Cycle time will be extended
while water
is heating. For example,
incoming water temperature
of 120°F (49°C) will add
20-30 minutes
washing
time to heat water.
Water
Pressure
Water supply pressure
must be between
15 and 120 pounds
per square
inch. To
determine
if you have
enough
pressure,
put a
gallon
container
under
fully
opened
hot water faucet
nearest
dishwasher.
If container
fills in less than 14
seconds,
water pressure
is within an acceptable
range. Be sure all other faucets
are turned off during this test. NOTE:
Motor sounds
will be heard when water
enters
the dishwasher.
Water Conditions
In areas where water is very hard (12 grains or more), it may be necessary
to
install a water softener
to assure
proper performance
from your dishwasher.
If
you do not know the hardness
of your water supply,
contact
your local water
or bring a sample
into your Sears store for testing.
Detergents
use of fresh
granular
automatic
dishwasher
detergent
is recommended
in the amount sufficient
for your water condition.
NEVER use laundry detergents,
liquid
soaps or other household
cleaners
in your dishwasher.
Some detergents
be more effective
with your water conditions
than others.
Refer to the table
page 9 for the correct
amount of detergent
according
to your water condition.
detergent
in a cool, dry place. Follow label instructions
for liquid dishwasher
etergents.
Rinse
Agents
agents
are designed
to make
water
sheet
off glasses,
dishes,
and
to prevent
spotting and speed up the drying process.
For best results,
rinse agent dispenser
approximately
once a month, or if your model does
liquid rinse agent dispenser,
use the solid form rinse agent and replace
empty.
(For more information,
see page 9).
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