Page 1: ...oper Loading 6 7 8 Detergent and Rinse Agent Dispensers 9 Portable Dishwasher Information 10 11 Door Panels 11 User Maintenance Instructions 12 13 Problems and Solutions 14 15 Sears Service Warranty Back Cover Read and Save These instructions Model and Serial Number Plate Fig in these spaces Model No Serial No Purchase Date ...
Page 2: ...r to dishwasher before attempting to service When discarding old dishwasher ALWAYS remove door to prevent accidental entrapment REMEMBER use dishwasher for intended function only DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked Dishwasher Safe or equiva lent If unmarked check manufacturer s recommendations To avoid risk of electrical shock the dishwasher must be electrically grounded before it is operated ...
Page 3: ...lls in less than 14 seconds water pressure is within an acceptable range Be sure all other faucets are turned off during this test NOTE Motor sounds will be heard when water enters the dishwasher Water Conditions In areas where water is very hard 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 yo...
Page 4: ...oor Spring m Door Latch _ Control Panel Detergent Dispenser Rinse Agent Dispenser Door Panel _ _ _llJliii lli_l_l___ _ _ pti nalc l rpanels f7 i __ _ _ _ j Access Panel optional color panels i _ _ _ _ Front View inner Door NOTE Your dishwasher has been shipped with a pink protective film over the door and access panel trim For best appearance of your new dishwasher make sure this film has been rem...
Page 5: ...touch Handwash delicateitems UseCool Dry optionfor crystalitems FLATWARE Sterling silverplateand stainlesssteel are normally dishwasher safe Donot mixsilverandstainlessorthe finishesmaybe damaged Flatwarewith darkdecorativeshadingand or non metallic handlesshouldbehandwashed PEWTER Pewter or pewter like materials should be hand washed PLASTIC Plastic items should be placed in upper rack only to el...
Page 6: ...or block center wash tower from extending upward Load cookie sheets cake pans and other large items at sides Do not block the detergent dis penser Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing inward Place plates soup bowls etc between prongs and facing inward o Place heavily soiled cookware in lower rack 24 Models 24 Models 42 Tower Models NOTE On tower models do not block the center area of...
Page 7: ...akage may occur if loaded in lower rack Small bowls pans and other utensils can be placed in upper rack Place open ends face down for cleaning and drain ing Fold Down Fence Available on some models A nylon coated fence in the upper rack can be positioned to allow loading versatility To load glasses lift fence and slide toward front of dishwasher into locking position To load plates and bowls slide...
Page 8: ... Silverware Basket Load silverware so items are mixed in each section and do not nest together Water spray cannot clean nested items o Be sure no items protrude through holes in basket or extend high enough to stop rotation of spray arms Load sharp items with points down _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ii i ii_i _ i i_i i_i iiili i_ _ How to Add an item During a Cycle You can add items anytime before the wash...
Page 9: ...derately Hard Water 4 to 8 grains Normal Wash Pots Pans Water Miser 1 tablespoon in cup 1 1 tablespoon in cups 1 and 2 Fill cup 1 Fill cups 1 and 2 To prevent water spotting and to speed drying we recommend the use of a rinse agent Hard Water 9 to 12 grains i Fill cups 1 and 3 Fill all four cups Very Hard Water over 12 grains __r Detergent alone may not be enough Water softener recommended Deterge...
Page 10: ...er and return it to compartment 5 Unplug power cord and return it to covered compartment Collar Red covered Button CAUTION A sink spray hose can burst due to constant water pressure Fig ure B while the dishwasher is being used if installed on the same water line as the dishwasher disconnect sink spray hose and plug hole Electrical Connection for a Portable Dishwasher 3 Prong Polarized An electrica...
Page 11: ...des of door panel Flex insert panel out in middle to clear console panel Lift insert panel out of bottom frame Select desired color and reverse procedure to install Remove frame strip on one side of access panel Loosen but do not remove screws in other frame strips Slide insert panel out of frame Put color panel of choice to outside and replace panel in frame Depending upon your model a white base...
Page 12: ...ing the Pump and Spray Arms Your dishwasher will flush away all normal food soils However bones fruit pits etc may collect in openings and should be removed to avoid clogging the drain system Caution Allow dishwasher heating element to cool before cleaning Tower Models Select Models Spray Arm Models Spray Arm Tower Base Pump Openings t Bolt Spray Arm Bolt o4_ ill 1 __J Remove Particles Collected H...
Page 13: ...ed by Sears warranty l l l Storage or Seasonal Use tf dishwasher is to remain idle for an extended period of time in gTemperatures Shut off water and electrical power Remove access panel Disconnect water lines from fill valve Drain into a flat pan Disconnect hoses from pump Drain into a flat pan Reconnect water lines to valve and hoses to pump Pour 1 quart of non toxic RV Recreational Vehicle type...
Page 14: ...t overload Do not nest items Spray arms not turning freely Be sure a utensil has not blocked SpraY arm _ Household water pressure too tow If water pressure is low do not use water for other purposes bathing laundry while dishwasher is running ll M Spray arm plugged Clean out holes in spray arms See page 12 Old detergent Use only fresh automatic dishwasher detergent Store tightly closed in a cool d...
Page 15: ... sure dishes and glassware are loaded properly to permit water spray to rinse all surfaces Do not overload Water is not hot Raise water heater thermostat to 140 F 60 C if necessary No rinse agent Refill liquid rinse agent dispenser approximately once a month or replace solid form rinse agent basket when empty Cool Dry selected Select Hot Dry for better drying improper loading Load dishes so items ...
Page 16: ...appear in this dishwasher Ultra LifeTM Tub Models Full Ten Year Warranty Against Leaks in the Tub and inner Door Panel For ten years from the first day of use inyour home if a leak should occur as a result of failure of the Ultra LifeTM tub or inner door panel due to cracking chipping or peeling Sears will replace free of charge the tub or inner door panel Nylon Coated Rack Models Limited Five Yea...
