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Page 1: ...nd Serial Number Plate ienmore AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product Sears Roebuck Bnd Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 UoSJ 165D359_P065 SR5564 3_ CG Pri_t_ in U S A ...

Page 2: ...he tub or inner door panel If the dishwasher is subjected to other than private family use the above warranty coverage is effective for only 90 days Warranty service is available by contacting the nearest Sears Service Center Department in the United States This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also ha...

Page 3: ...tin a riskof electricshock Check witha qualifiedelectricianor service representativeif youare indoubtwhether the appliance is properlygrounded To avoid risk of electrical shock the dishwashermustbe electrically grounde_d before it is operated If you did notreceiveInstallation Instructions withyourdishwasher you can get a copyby contacting your Sears ServiceCenter Do not touch heating unit during o...

Page 4: ... accordingto the modelnumber Upper rack Lowersprayarm Heating unit Wash tower Lowerrack Right Side View Door latch Controlpanel Door panel Bottompanel t L Front View Inner Door Rinseagent dispenser Detergentii dispensers ...

Page 5: ...ave enough pressure p a 1 quart container under a fully ed hot water faucet nearest the eJ_nwasher If the container fills in less 9 seconds water pressure is within cceptable range Be sure all other faucets are turned off during this test Water ConditiOns In areas wherewater is very hard 12 grains or more it may be necessaryto installa water softener to assureproper performancefrom yourdishwasher ...

Page 6: ...items Select HOT DRYOFF optiontffair dry crystalitems Flatware Sterling silverplateand stainlesssteelare normallydishwasher safe Flatwarewith darkdecorative shadingand or non metallic handles shouldbe handwashed Pewter Pewter orpewter likematerials should be handwashed Plastic Plastic items should be placed in upper rack only Wash only those items marked Dishwasher Safe Wood Wood items should be h...

Page 7: ...tons for desired cycles and options For all cycles but LIGHT WASH and RINSE HOLD slowly turrm the Dial to START Then latch the door to start the dishwasher If you plan to use the LIGHT WASH or RINSE HOLD cycle push the NORMAL WASH button and turn the Dial to the desired cycle Then latch the door to start the dishwasher j LECT THE CYCLE S PANS For heavily soiled dis_es__nd Cycle Time Approx 93 _inu...

Page 8: ...rinsing dishes that will be washed later DO NOT use detergent Select HOT DRY OFF no heat drying option Cycle Time Approx 12 minutes Water Usage Approx 3 9 gallons SELECT OPTIONS HOT DRY ON Optiorl Turns heating unit on for fast drying HOT DRY OFF Option Cancels the heating unit for entire drying period To shorten drying time open the dishwasher door slightly ...

Page 9: ... CYCLE Add dishesany time duringRINSE HOLD cycle With otherwashcycles you can add dishesat any time BEFORE the detergentcuphas opened Here s how to add a forgotten dish 1 Pushdoorlatchto the left Washingwill stop 2 Wait a few secondsuntilthe water calms Then openthe door 3 Add dishes you veforgotten PREPARING DISHES FOR WASHING Prerinsing of normal food soilis not necessary Scrapeoff bones seeds s...

Page 10: ...tion before rotating the Dial This will help reduce the amount of detergent and rinse aid agent spillage into the tub Detergent Usage Guide powder or liquid Moderately Cycles Soft Water Hard Water 0 to 3 grains 4 to 8 grains Hard Water 19 to 12 grains Very Hard Water over 12 grains LightWash Main Cup Main Cup Main Cup Water Softenr 1 tablespoon Half Full Completely Full Recommend_ Pots Pans Each C...

Page 11: ...small plastic itemsare lodgedintightlyso they can t fall ontothe heatingunit Arrange stemwareso that it cannotmove easily _ on tlet the glassestoucheach other he upperrack is handy for all kindsof dd shapes Saucepans mixingbowls ndotheritems shouldbe placedface r When loadingdishwasher safe smake sureeach plasticitem is _ured overtwo fingers This will insure washingresults 11 ...

Page 12: ...poons in the basket with handles down Mix knives forks and spoons so they don t nest together Distribute evenly Small plastic items such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers are not recommended for automatic dishwashing If placed in dishwasher they should go in bottom of utensil basket with silverware on top Utensil basket Keep center area clear in the lower rack The Wash Tower rises...

Page 13: ...ower Flemove access panel Disconnect water lines from valve Drain into a flat pan Drain collection chamber at rear of unit below filter by disconnecting hose to pump Remove plastic pump cover in tub bottom and use sponge to soak up any remaining water Reconnect water lines to valve and hoses to pump Pump coverscrews _RE OF AIR GAP an air gap was installed for your built in ishwasher check to make ...

Page 14: ...en ordering DESCRIPTIONS OF OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Color Panels m Replacement door and lower access panels are available in the following colors GPF400A Almond GPF400B Black GPF400W White Wood Panel Trim KituThis accessory contains trim and instructions for you to supply and install a 1 4 thick decorative wood door and lower access panel 22 16071 White 22 16075 Black 22 16078 Almond NOTE The 22 1607...

Page 15: ...ut Utensilsmay not be secureon rack pins or somethingsmall mayhave dropped from the rack Water is causingutensilsto rattle Make sureeverythingis securelyplaced in dishwasher Level dishwasher as described in Installation Instructions Don t place dishwasher on carpet Improper detergent Use automatic dishwasher detergent only or try a different brand or less detergent If hand dishwashing detergent is...

Page 16: ...me spotting DonotselectHOT DRY OFF option Use morefresh automaticdishwasher detergent Use detergentwith highest availablephosphorous content especiallyifyou have hardwater Use onlyfresh automaticdishwasher detergent Storetightly closedina cool dry place Discardold lumpyor separated detergent Do notfill detergentdispenser untilreadyto wash Fill rinse agent dispenser To remove stubborn spots and fil...

Page 17: ...re Acidicor salty food soils Silver plate worn off exposing base metal takes on bronze hue Metal utensils rubbing against dishes during wash Improper loading Soiled dishes held too long in dishwasher Vinyl rack coating Dishwara chipped or broken Dishwasher odor Use fresh automaticdishwasher detergent Usedetergentwithhighestavailable phosphorous content especially ifyouhave hardwater Raisewater hea...

Page 18: ...ds can stain Water vapor comes throughthe vent by thedoor latchduring drying and when water is being pumped out Dial not in OFF position This willdiscolorthe tub interior with extended use Check the detergent dispenser for signs of any discoloration If dispenser is discolored change to detergent without any colorant Using the RINSE HOLD cycle after adding dishto the load can decrease the levelof s...

Page 19: ...tos puede disminuir las manchas Use detergente nuevo para lavadoras de plates automdticas Use delergente con el mayor contenido de f6sforo posible especialmente si su agua es de condicibn dura Eleve el termostat0 del calentador del agua a 140 F si tuese necesario Deje correr el agua del fregadero hasta que est_ caliente antes de prender la lavadora de plates Remueva la capa de residuoscon detergen...

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