Care And Cleaning - Sears Kenmore 587.14249 Owner's Manual

.actors Affecting
Performance
?Cater Pressure
rater pressure should be between 15 and 120
_ounds per square inch. Low water pressure
recurs most often during periods of high water
onsumption, such as when laundry or showers
.re being done To determine ffyou have enough
cater pressure, put a 2 quart container under
ally opened hot water faucet neaxest the
ishwasher, It should fill in less than 14 seconds,
;e sure all other faucets axe turned offduring
_.st
later Temperature
_t water is needed for best dishwashing and
ying results. Water entering dishwasher must be
least !20°F to give satisfactory results. Improved
:rformance may be obtained by raising water .....
nperamre to I40°F. Water temperature should
,t exceed 160°F. Check your water heater for
aper temperature.
check water temperature entering dishwasher,
n on hot water faucet nearest dishwasher for'
,eral minutes to clear cool water from water
ms. Place a glass under faucet and use a candy
meat thermometer to check temperature of the
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Care and Cleaning
Burn HazEd
Allow heating element to cool
before cleaning
the interior.
Failure to do so can resuIt in
burns.
Ou_ide--Occasionally wash with a mild
nonabrasive detergent and water. Rinse and dry_
riSid -:-rhe ifiside0iq£- : a shw s eT-tggeU
cleaning with normal use.
If hard water causes lime deposit buildup, dean
using the following instructions:
1. After dishwasher begins to fdi, open door and
pour 2 cups of white vinegar into dishwasher.
Do not add dishes or detergent.
2. Run through any full wash cycle,
If it is felt that further interior cleaning is needed,
general household spray cIeansers are
recommended.. Follow manufacturer's directions.
Important: The dishwasher motor is
permanently lubricated at the factory and
does not need to be oiled.
Float_is used to measure water level in
dishwasher, Refer to Dishwasher Features on
page 3 for e,-mct location,
' Ctean float with household cleanser
containing vinegar or bieach to dissolve any
buildup. Cleaning will prevent float from
sticking and stopping a water fill or allowing
dishwasher to overflow°
• Puli up firmly to lift float out. Clean around
areas shown in illustration.
To
replace
_loat
float, push
down until
float locks --
into
place.
Clean and
remove Locking Tabs
particles
Float should
collected here
move up and
down freely
• about one-
inch when
replaced on
tube,