Care And Maintenance Special Tips On Dishwasher Use; What Your Dishwasher Needs - Kenmore 363.14234 Use & Care Manual

Hot Water
To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water.
To help you get water of the proper temperature,
your dishwasher automatically heats the water in
the wash cycle. Higher water temperature is needed
to dissolve grease and activate powder detergents.
For good washing 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.
Do not operate the dishwasher during or right after other
heavy use of hot water, such as for laundry or bathing.
Water Pressure
Water supply pressure must be
between 15 and 120 pounds per
square inch. To determine if you
have enough pressure, put a 1 quart
container under a fully opened hot
water faucet nearest the dishwasher°
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.
Water Conditions
in areas where water is very hard
(I2 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 tocal water department or bring a
sample into your Sears store for testing.
Detergents
Only use detergents labeled for use in
automatic dishwashers. 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.
Rinse Agents
Rinse agents make water flow off dishes
quicker than usual This lessens water
spotting and makes drying faster, too..
Rinse agents come in either liquid or
solid form.. Your dishwasher's dispenser
uses the liquid form.
Most utensils and dishware can be safely washed in
your dishwasher.. However, some materials may require
special handling.
Aluminum: Some darkening may take place. Colored
aluminum may fade. Do not place aluminum items
directly in front of detergent dispensers where contact
with undissolved detergent could cause pitting, spotting
or discoloration.
Cast Iron: Cast iron utensils should be handwashed.
China: Antique, hand-painted china and those with
gold or platinum rings should be handwashed.
Crystal: Load carefully in upper rack only, To prevent
chipping, items should not touch.. Handwash delicate
items.. Select AIR DRY option to air-dry crystal items.
Flatware: Sterling, silverplate and stainless steel are
normally dishwasher safe.. Flatware with dark decorative
shading and/or non-metallic handles should be
handwashedo
Pewter: Pewter or pewter-like materials should be
handwashedo
Plastic: Plastic items should be placed in upper rack
only. Wash only those items marked "Dishwasher Safe."
Wood: Wood items should be handwashed.
Glass: Milk glass should be handwashed.
Non-Stick Coatings: After washing, wipe the non-stick
coating area with vegetable oil to keep it from losing its
non-stick quality.
Non-Dishware Items: DO NOT wash items such as
electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters and paint
brushes in your dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher
and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.
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