What Your Dishwasher Needs - Kenmore 3631442190 Guide Operating Instructions Manual

What Your Dishwasher Needs To Do Its Job
Hot Water
To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water To help you $et water of
the proper temperature, your dishwasher automatically heats the water in
the wash cycle. HilgJher water temperature is needed, to dissoIve_: grease and.
activate powder detergents. For good washm, gand dr'ymg, the enterm
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water must be at least 120°F To prevent dish damage, mtet water should
not exceed t50°E
o Check your water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer,
Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, Put the thernlometer
in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the
temperature stops_ If the wate_ tempelature 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 oi 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 p_essure _s w_thm an accepta]: le range Be sure all
other faucets are turned offduring this test
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 dish-
washer If you do not know the hardness of your water supply, contact your
local water department or biing 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,