Kenmore 363.14672 Use & Care Manual page 10

Select Options
HEATED PRESOAK Option
This cycle improves wash performace
for low inlet water temperature.. This cycle
adds heated rinsing time prior to the
chosen cycle.
WATER HEAT Option
Provides extra heat for best performance.
It is used best with heavily-soiled dishes.
AIR DRY Option
Turns heater off for entire drying period°
To shorten drying time, open dishwasher
door slightly.
RESET Option
Cancels selected WATER HEAT, AIR DRY
and HEATED PRESOAK option& Main
wash time will not be extended, and
dishes will dry in heated air,
Normal Sights and Sounds
• You'll see water vapor coming through
the vents by the door latch during drying
and when water is being pumped out.
• You'll hear occasional sounds while your
dishwasher is running:
, Hard food disposer shredding action.
° Drain valve opening to pump water
out.
• Timer control as cycle progresses.
o Detergent cup opening.
• Pump motor starting.
, The motor stops during drying.
Energy and Water Saving Tips
= Wash full loads.
= Use your dishwasher during off-peak
hours.
° Use the LIGHT WASH cycle whenever
possible.
o Select AIR DRY option when you don't
need dry dishes in a hurry,
• Don't prerinse normally soiled dishes.
• Load correctly to ensure good washing
action.
How to Add a Dish During a
Cycle
• Add dishes any time during RINSE &
HOLD cycle_
• With other wash cycles, you can add
dishes at any time BEFORE the
detergent cup has opened°
Here's how to add a forgotten dish:
1oPush door latch to the left. Washing
will stop.
2. Wait a few seconds until the water
calms. Then open the door_
3. Add dishes you've forgotten°
Preparing Dishes for Washing
• Prerinsing of normal food soil is not
necessary.
° Scrape off bones, seeds, skins,
toothpicks and other hard soils.
o Remove hard shelled vegetables,
meat trimmings, leafy vegetables, and
excessive amounts of oil or grease°
° Remove foods with high acid content--
they can discolor stainless steel.
° Remove large quantities of any food..
° When using the POTS PANS cycle, less
preparation is required. This cycle can
wash heavily-soiled dishes and remove
dried-on and baked-on soils from pots,
pans and casseroles. However, items
with burned-on soils may not come clean.
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