Kenmore 587.1468 manual Dish Preparation, Delay Start, Hi-Temp Wash Option, Air Dry Option

Operating Instructions

Dish Preparation

It is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. Just remove large pieces and quantities of food, bones, pits, etc. Empty glasses and cups. It may be necessary to presoak or lightly scour firmly cooked-on or baked-on foods.

Food such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice and tomato-based products may cause discoloration of stainless steel and plastics if allowed to sit for a long period of time. Unless the dishwasher is to be operated at once, it is best to rinse off these food soils.

•Load dishes facing the center of the rack so that the water spray from the rotating spray arm can reach soiled surfaces.

•Be sure large items do not block the detergent dispenser, preventing it from opening during the wash cycle.

•To be sure an item is dishwasher safe, read the manufacturer’s care instructions.

•If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, be sure disposer is completely empty before dishwasher is started.

•To save energy, wash full loads.

•For best washing results, load correctly and avoid overloading.

Delay Start

The DELAY START option allows you to automatically delay starting your dishwasher from 2 - 4 - 6 hours.

Make cycle selections, press the DELAY START key until the desired delay LED is it, then close the door and the delay time will start.

To cancel the delay and start the cycle before the delay period is over, open the door and press the START/ CANCEL key. Close the door and the cycle will start.

Hi-Temp Wash Option

When HI-TEMP WASH ON option is selected, the dishwasher heats the water in the main wash to approximately 140°F (60°C).

This increase in water temperature helps dishwasher detergent remove food grease and soil from dishes more effectively and aids in drying. HI-TEMP WASH option can be used with all cycles except CHINA CRYSTAL and RINSE ONLY. HI-TEMP WASH is automatically provided when HEAVY WASH cycle is selected.

To turn off the HI-TEMP WASH option, press the pad a second time.

Air Dry Option

The unit defaults to heated dry when it is started with any cycle selected. This drying uses a combination of the heated dry with rinse aid that achieves enhanced drying performance. If you prefer to only have AIR DRY for dishes, you will select AIR DRY and the uit will not energize the heating element. This will reduce energy consumption, but reduce drying performance.

Sanitize Option

To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the SANITIZE option. The SANITIZE LED light will turn blue. This option heats the water temperature in the final rinse to 157°F (69.4°C) and maintains that temperature for 7 minutes. SANITIZE is available in Pots & Pans, and Normal cycles. Only these sanitization cycles have been designed to meet NSF requirements.

The cycle time will be extended until the proper water temperature is reached. Washing action will continue during the water heating delay. For best results, the incoming water temperature should be at least 120°F (49°C).

If the SANITIZE option was selected, SANITIZED will be displayed at the end of the cycle. SANITIZED will not display at the end of the cycle if the NSF requirements for sanitization are not reached. The sanitization criteria may not be satisfied if there is an interruption of the cycle, a power failure occurs, or if the incoming water tempera- ture is below 120°F (49°C).

To turn off the SANITIZE option, press SANITIZE button again and the LED light will turn off indicating it is not selected for the cycle.

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