Kenmore 587.1400 Series, Use & Care Manual

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Dishwasher Dispenser & Deter Dishwasher Dispenser & Deter
Dishwasher Dispenser & Deter Dishwasher Dispenser & Deter Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents
gents
gents gents gents
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Heavy Wash
or
Normal Wash
Deter Deter Deter Deter Detergent Usage Guide gent Usage Guide gent Usage Guide gent Usage Guide gent Usage Guide
Cycle Cycle Cycle Cycle Cycle Soft W Soft W Soft W Soft W Soft Water ater ater ater ater
(0-3 grains)
Medium Har Medium Har
Medium Har Medium Har Medium Hard W
d W
d W d W d Water
ater
ater ater ater
(4-8 grains)
Har Har
Har Har Hard W
d W
d W d W d Water
ater
ater ater ater
(9-12 grains)
V V
V V Ver
er
er er ery Har
y Har
y Har y Har y Hard W
d W
d W d W d Water*
ater*
ater* ater* ater*
(over 12 grains)
2 teaspoons
(each cup–
1/4 full)
5 teaspoons
(each cup–fill to line
above "Regular")
8 teaspoons
(each cup–
completely full)
Each Cup–
Completely Full
(water softener
recommended)
*Note: For very hard water, detergent alone may not be enough. A water softener is recommended to
improve water quality and dishwashing performance. Try adding more detergent at the beginning of the main
wash portion of the cycle. As a rule, use 1 teaspoon for each grain above 12. Unlatch the door, open slowly
and add detergent to the bottom of the tub. Close the door to latch and the dishwasher will continue through
the cycle.
Filling the Detergent Filling the Detergent Filling the Detergent Filling the Detergent Filling the Detergent
Dispenser
Dispenser Dispenser Dispenser Dispenser
The detergent dispenser has one covered and one
uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup
falls into the dishwasher when the door is closed.
The covered cup opens automatically to release
detergent.
• Use only fresh automatic dishwashing
detergent. Other detergents will cause
oversudsing.
• When using automatic dishwashing detergent
tabs, place one tab in main wash cup and close.
• Add detergent just before starting cycle.
• Store detergent in a cool, dry location. Moist or
caked detergent will not dissolve properly.
How much Detergent to use How much Detergent to use
How much Detergent to use How much Detergent to use
How much Detergent to use
The amount of detergent to use depends on the
water hardness. Water hardness is measured in
grains per gallon. Using too little detergent can
result in poor cleaning and hard water filming or
spotting. Using too much detergent in soft water
can cause a permanent film called etching. Your
local water company, water softener company or
county extension agent can tell you the water
hardness in your area.
Cover
Main Wash Cup
Pre Wash Cup
Cover Latch
Note: If the cover is closed on the Main Wash
Cup, open by pressing the cover latch.