What Your Dishwasher Needs - Kenmore 3631401191 Guide Operating Instructions Manual

What Your Dishwasher Needs To Do Its Job
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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°F. To prevent dish damage, inlet water should
not exceed 150°E
Check your water temperature with a candy or meat thermometen
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. If the water temperature is below 120 ° E, adjust your
water heater.
*,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 deterrh_ne 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 offduring this tesL
Water Conditions
In areas where water is very hard (12 grains or more), it may be necessaFy
to install a water' softener to assure proper performance fro m your dish-
washer. If you do not know the hardness of your water supply, contact your
local 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, dr,/place.
Rinse Agents
Rinse agents make water flow off dishes quicker than usual This lessens
water spotting and makes drying faster, too_
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