Adding A Dish; Loading The Silverware Basket; Factors Affecting Performance; Water Pressure - Kenmore 587.1539 Use & Care Manual

Preparing and Loading Dishes
Versa-Tray (available on select models)
The Versa-Tray can be used in the upper rack or lower
rack to hold large utensils, juice cups, baby bottles, long
knives, etc.

Loading the Silverware Basket

Cut Injury
Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing
down.
Failure to do so may result in injury.
Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket
may vary from your model.
Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or
take the basket out for loading on a counter or table.
Place small items like baby bottle caps, jar lids, corn cob
holders, etc., in a covered section. Close the cover to hold
small items in place
.
Use suggested loading patterns, as shown, to increase
washability of your silverware.
Be sure nothing protrudes through bottom of basket or
rack to block the spray arm.
Do not mix silver and stainless to avoid damaging the
silver finish.
The silverware basket can be separated and placed in
several locations in the bottom rack. Load silverware in all
sections or just one, depending on your load.
When covers are up, mix items in each section of the
basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid
nesting. Water spray cannot reach nested items.

Adding a Dish

To add or remove items after wash cycle starts:
• Unlatch door and wait a few seconds until wash action
stops before opening.
• Add the item and wait a few seconds to allow cold air
to slowly expand inside dishwasher.
• Close door firmly to latch and resume cycle.

Factors Affecting Performance

Water Pressure

The hot water line to dishwasher must provide water
pressure between 20 and 120 psi.
Low water pressure may occur when laundry or showers
are in operation. Wait until water use is reduced before
starting dishwasher.

Water Temperature

Hot water is needed for best dishwashing and drying
results. Water entering dishwasher should be 120°F (49°C)
to give satisfactory results.
To check water temperature entering dishwasher:
• Turn on hot water faucet nearest dishwasher for several
minutes to clear cool water from pipes.
• Hold a candy or meat thermometer in stream
of water to check the temperature.
• If temperature is below 120°F (49°C), have a qualified
person raise the hot water heater thermostat setting.
Important: Before starting a cycle, run hot water Important: Before starting a cycle, run hot water Important: Before starting a cycle, run hot water Important: Before starting a cycle, run hot water Important: Before starting a cycle, run hot water
to clear cool water from pipe. to clear cool water from pipe.
to clear cool water from pipe. to clear cool water from pipe. to clear cool water from pipe.
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