Kenmore 665.17425, 665.17422 manual Checking the dispenser, To check water temperature

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Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water. Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse aid. Do not use a solid or bar-type.

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 must be at least 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Loads may not wash as well if the water temperature is too low.

Checking the dispenser

Check the center of the Fill Indicator cap. Clear means it needs filling.

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Or you can remove the Fill Indicator cap. If an "E" is visible, the dispenser is empty.

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.

Filling the dispenser

The rinse aid dispenser holds 6 oz (175 mL) of rinse aid. Under normal conditions, this will last for about three

months. You do not have to wait until the dispenser is

empty to refill it. Try to keep it full, but be careful not to overfill it.

1.Make sure the dishwasher door is completely open.

2.Remove the Fill Indicator cap.

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, and could cause oversudsing.

4.Clean up any spilled rinse aid with a damp cloth.

5.Replace the Fill Indicator cap. Close tightly.

3.Check the temperature on the thermometer as the water is running into the cup.

4.If the water temperature at the faucet is below 120°F (49°C), have a qualified person raise the water heater's thermostat setting.

To save

water

and energy, do not rinse dishes before

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putting

them

into the dishwasher.

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Use a low energy, quick, or short cycle whenever

 

possible. These cycles use less hot water and energy

 

than the Normal cycle.

 

Use a delay feature (on some models) to run your

 

dishwasher during off-peak hours. Local utilities

 

recommend avoiding heavy usage of energy at certain

 

times of day.

 

 

During the summer, run your dishwasher at night to

 

reduce

daytime heat buildup.

 

Use an air dry, or an energy-saving dry option

 

whenever possible. Allow longer drying times

 

(overnight) when using these options. Use a rinse aid to

 

improve

drying.

 

Run your dishwasher with full loads. Run a rinse cycle after meals until the dishwasher is full.

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