Kenmore 587.144 Preparing and Loading Dishes, Energy Options, Dish Preparation, Heat Dry Option

Preparing and Loading Dishes

Energy Options

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). Wash action will continue but timer will not advance until proper temperature is reached. The hotter water provided by this option helps activate dishwasher detergent to clean food grease and soil from dishes. HI- TEMP WASH ON option can be used with any cycle except RINSE HOLD and is not recommended for use with CHINA.

To turn off option, select HI-TEMP WASH OFF.

Heat Dry Option

HEAT DRY ON option provides faster drying since the heating element is on during the drying portion of cycle.

The HEAT DRY option in combination with rinse aid will give you excellent drying results. The energy to use HEAT DRY costs pennies per cycle. You may turn off the HEAT DRY option, however you will have items in your dish load that will not be dry at the end of the cycle.

With either option, you may see water vapor coming from vent during the washing and/or drying portion of cycle. On some models, the vent is closed during washing to hold moisture and sound inside and then opens for drying.

The drying option may be changed at any time during the cycle and affects only the drying period.

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.

Foods 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.

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