Dish Preparation - Kenmore 587.1466 Series Use & Care Manual

Operating Instructions

Dish Preparation

t is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into
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the dishwasher. Just remove large pieces and quantities of
food, bones, pits, etc. Empty glasses and cups. It may be
necessary to presoak or lightly scour firmly cooked-on or
baked-on foods.
Food such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice
and tomato-based products may cause discoloration of
stainless steel and plastics if allowed to sit for a long
period of time. Unless the dishwasher is to be operated at
once, it is best to rinse off these food soils.
• Load dishes facing the center of the rack so that the
water spray from the rotating spray arm can reach
soiled surfaces.
• Be sure large items do not block the detergent
dispenser, preventing it from opening during the wash
cycle.
• To be sure an item is dishwasher safe, read the
manufacturer's care instructions.
• If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, be sure
disposer is completely empty before dishwasher disposer is completely empty before dishwasher disposer is completely empty before dishwasher
disposer is completely empty before dishwasher disposer is completely empty before dishwasher
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• To save energy, wash full loads.
• For best washing results, load correctly and avoid
overloading.
Hi-Temp Wash Option Hi-Temp Wash Option Hi-Temp Wash Option Hi-Temp Wash Option Hi-Temp Wash Option
When HI-TEMP WASH ON option is selected, the
dishwasher heats the water in the main wash to
approximately 140°F (60°C).
This increase in water temperature helps dishwasher
detergent remove food grease and soil from dishes more
effectively and aids in drying. HI-TEMP WASH option can
be used with all cycles except LIGHT WASH and QUICK
RINSE. HI-TEMP WASH is automatically provided when
HEAVY WASH cycle is selected.
To turn off the HI-TEMP WASH option, press the pad a
second time.
Air Dry Option Air Dry Option Air Dry Option
Air Dry Option Air Dry Option
The unit defaults to heated dry when it is started with any
cycle selected. This drying uses a combination of the
heated dry with rinse aid that achieves enhanced drying
performance. If you prefer to only have AIR DRY for
dishes, you will select AIR DRY and the uit will not energize
the heating element. This will reduce energy consumption,
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but reduce drying performance.
Delay Start Delay Start
Delay Start Delay Start Delay Start
The DELAY START option allows you to automatically
delay starting your dishwasher from 2 - 4 hours.
Make cycle selections, press the DELAY START key until
the desired delay LED is it, then close the door and the
delay time will start.
To cancel the delay and start the cycle before the delay
period is over, open the door and press the START/
CANCEL key. Close the door and the cycle will start.
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