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- Page 1 ® Dishwasher Use & Care Guide Lavavajillas Manual de uso y cuidado Model/Modelo 587.14131, 587.14132, 587.14134, 587.14139 J,_, 154398701 Serfs Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com...
- Page 2 Table of Contents Warranty ................Safety instructions ............Dishwasher Features ............. Operating Instructions ........... Preparing and Loading Dishes ......Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents ..... 8-9 Factors Affecting Performance ........Care and Cleaning ............Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems ..11-12 Service ............
- Page 3 Important Safety Instructions Do not wash plastic items unless marked "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. Check with manufacturer for recommendations, if not This symbol will help alert you to such marked. Items that are not dishwasher safe dangers as personal injury, burns, fire, and may melt and create a potential fire hazard.
- Page 4 Dishwasher Features Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms against soiled surfaces. Each cycle begins with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the filter and spray arms. Soil particles down the drain as the water is pumped out and replaced with clean water.
- Page 5 Operating Instructions Vent Latch Getting Started Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading 5. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See Cycle Dishes). Chart). 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & 6. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until Detergents). water is hot. Turn water off. 3.
- Page 6 Preparing and Loading Dishes Loading the Top Rack Dish Preparation Important: Do not cover the funnel when Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, loading. toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash system will remove remaining food particles. The top rack is designed for cups, glasses Burned-on foods should...
- Page 7 Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Bottom Rack Loading the Silverware Basket Make sure tall items do not block spray arm rotation. Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent nesting. Place plates and platters so that they do not Mixing items gives better cleaning and drying.
- Page 8 Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents Filling Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser has one covered and one • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered detergent. Other detergents will cause falls into the dishwasher when the door is closed. oversudsing.
- Page 9 Dishwasher Dispenser Factors Affecting Performance & Detergents (continued) Water Pressure Rinse Aid The hot water line to the dishwasher must provide Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. water spots and filming. Water "sheets" off dishes rather than forming water droplets that Low water pressure may occur when laundry...
- Page 10 Care and Cleaning Care of Drain If a drain air gap was installed for your built-in dishwasher, check to make sure it is clean so Burn Hazard the dishwasher will drain properly. A drain air Allow heating element to cool gap is usually mounted on countertop and can before cleaning the interior.
- Page 11 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Before calling for service, review this list. It Glassware/Flatware Spotted or may save you both time and expense. This list Cloudy includes common experiences that are not the result of defective workmanship or material • Check water hardness.
- Page 12 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishwasher Leaks Detergent Left in Cups • Use only fresh detergent designed • Detergent may be old. Discard and use fresh automatic dishwashers. Measure detergent detergent. carefully. Try a different brand. • Be sure water action can reach the dispenser, •...
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