Hot Water; Water Pressure; Water Conditions - Kenmore 363.1522 Series Use And Care Manual

Hot Water
To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water. To help
you get water of the propertemperature, 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 15001 ::
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
intothe glass until the temperature stops rising.
Do net operate the dishwasher during or right after other
heavy use of hot water, such as for taundry 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 flits in tess than g 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 ;'lard (12 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
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 other& Store detergent
in a cool, dry place.
DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT,
NOTE: Using a detergent that
is not specifically designed for ,_
dishwashers will cause the
dishwasher to fill with suds.
During operation, these suds
will spill out of the dishwasher
vents, covering the kitchen
floor and making the floor wet
Because so many detergent containers look alike, store the
dishwasher detergent in a separate space from all other
cleaners. Show anyone who may use the dishwasher the
correct detergent and where it is stored.
While there wilt be no lasting damage to the dishwasher;
your dishes will not get clean using a dishwashing detergent
that is not formulated to work with dishwashers.
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°
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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 cardully in upper rack only. To prevent
chipping, items should not touch. Handwash delicate items..
Select AIR DRY option to air_drycrystal items
Flatware: Sterling, silverpfate and stainless steel are
normally dishwasher safe. Flatware with dark decorative
shading and/or non-metallic handles should be handwashed.
Pewter: Pewter or pewter-like materials should be
handwashed.
Plastic: Plastic items should be placed in upper rack only,
Wash only those items marked "Dishwasher Safe.."
Wood: Wood items should be handwashed,
Glass: Mitk glass should be handwashed
NomStick 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.