Rinse Aid Dispenser; Dishwasher Efficiency Tips - Kenmore 665.1349x Use & Care Manual

Where to fill
Top of 3rd step (9 tsp or 45 mL)
Top of 2nd step (6 tsp or 30 mL)
Top of 1st step (3 tsp or 15 mL)
Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per gallon)
[typical water softener water and some city water]
Soil Level Main Wash
Lightly soiled/Pre- 3 tsp (15 mL)
rinsed dish loads [top of 1st step]
Normally soiled 6 tsp (30 mL)
dish loads [top of 2nd step]
Heavily soiled 9 tsp (45 mL)
dish loads [top of 3rd step]
Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per gallon)
[well water and some city water]
Soil Level Main Wash
All soil types 9 tsp (45 mL)
[top of 3rd step]
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It might be necessary to use the Hi Temp wash option for best
wash performance in very hard water.
NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard powdered detergent.
Amounts may vary if you use liquid or concentrated powdered
detergent. Tablet detergents should be placed in the main wash
section of the detergent dispenser with the cover closed. Follow
instructions on the package when using liquid dishwasher
detergent, concentrated powdered detergent or tablet detergent.
IMPORTANT: See "Cycle Selection Charts" for which detergent
dispenser sections to use with each cycle.

Rinse Aid Dispenser

IMPORTANT: Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse
aid. The use of rinse aids greatly improves drying by allowing
water to drain from the dishes during the final rinse. They also
keep water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or
streaks. Do not use a solid or bar-type rinse aid.
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Checking the dispenser
Check the center of the fill indicator cap. Clear means it needs
filling.
Or you can remove the fill indicator cap. If an "E" is visible, the
dispenser is empty.
Filling the dispenser
The rinse aid dispenser holds 6 oz (175 mL) of rinse aid. Under
normal conditions, this will last for about 3 months. You do not
have to wait until the dispenser is empty to refill it. Try to keep it
full, but be sure not to overfill it.
1. Make sure the dishwasher door is completely open.
2. Remove the fill indicator cap.
Pre-Wash
3. Add rinse aid. Fill to the smallest opening in the lower part of
the dispenser. Overfilling can cause the rinse aid to leak out,
3 tsp (15 mL)
[top of 1st step]
and could cause oversudsing.
6 tsp (30 mL)
[top of 2nd step]
6 tsp (30 mL)
[top of 2nd step]
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4. Clean up any spilled rinse aid with a damp cloth.
Pre-Wash
5. Replace the fill indicator cap. Close tightly.
6 tsp (30 mL)
[top of 2nd step]
Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent.
Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry
spot-free. For best dishwashing results, water should be 120°F
(49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Loads may not wash as well if
the water temperature is too low. Water that is too hot can make
some soils harder to remove and cause certain detergent
ingredients not to function. If your water heater is located far from
the dishwasher, it may be necessary to run the hot water at the
faucet closest to the dishwasher to minimize the amount of cold
water in the water line.
To check water temperature
1. Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher for at
least 1 minute.
2. Place a candy or meat thermometer in a glass measuring
cup.
3. Check the temperature on the thermometer as the water is
running into the cup.

Dishwasher Efficiency Tips