Kenmore 15569 Owner's Manual page 4

WhatYour Dishwasher Needs To Do Itsjob
Hot Water
To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water. To
help you get water of the proper temperature, you[
dishwasher automatically heats the water in the wash
cycle.. Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve
grease and activate powder detergents. For good wash-
ing and drying, the entering water must be at least
120°E To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not
exceed 150°E
° Check your water temperature with a candy or meat
thermometer
Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher;
Put the thermometer in a glass and let the water run
continuously into the glass until the temperature
stops rising. If the water temperature is below 120°E,
adjust your water heater.
o Do not operate the dishwasher during or right after
other heavy use of hot water, such as for laundry or
bathing.
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 fi'om A
your dishwasher. If you do 4
your water supply, contact
your local water department k
or' bring a sample into your
Sears store for testing.
Detergents
Only use detergents labeled for use in automatic dish-
washers. NEVER use laundry detergents, liquid soaps
or other household cleaners in your dishwasher; Some
detergents will be more effective with your water
conditions than others. Store
detergent in a cool, dry place.
Water Pressure
Water supply pressure must be between 15 and 120
pounds per square inch.
To determine if you have
enough pressure, put a I
quart container under a
fully opened hot water
faucet nearest the dish-
washer. If the container'
fills in less than 9 seconds,
water pressure is within an
acceptable range° Be sure
all other faucets are turned
off during this test°
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Rinse Agents
Rinse agents make water flow off
dishes quicker than usual. This
lessens water spotting and malces
drying faster, too.