Kenmore 665.1629 - Manual (Page 14)

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 should be 120°F
(49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Loads may not wash as well if
the water tem perature is too low. W ater that is too hot can m ake
some soils harder to remove and cause certain detergent
ingredients not to function. If your water heater is located far from
the dishwasher, it m ay be necessary to run the hot water at the
faucet closest to the dishwasher to minimize the amount of cold
water in the water line.
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.
Smart Wash
Use this cycle for all day-to-day soil types when washing full to
partial dishloads. During the cycle, the sensors will determine
water temperature, wash time, and water amount based on the
soil level and the dishload size. During the main wash, the wash
action will repeatedly pause for several seconds.
Use both detergent dispenser sections when
washing a full soiled dishload.
3 Use one detergent dispenser section when
washing lightly-soiled, partial dishloads.
Dish­
load
Soil
Level
Sensed
Wash Main
Wash
Rinse
or
Purge
Final
Heated
Rinse
Dry Approx­
imate
Time
Water
Usage
(gal/L)
Full Heavy • • •
Purge
• • 2.5 hrs* 5.6-6.5/
21.2-24.5
Light • • •
Purge
• • 2 hrs* 5.6/21.2
Par­
tial
Heavy • • •
Purge
• • 2 hrs* 5.6/21.2
Light • • •
Purge
• • 1.5 hrs* 5.6/21.2
Check the temperature on the thermometer as the water is
running into the cup.
To save water, energy and time, do not rinse dishes before
■ Use a delay feature to run your dishwasher during off-peak
hours. Local utilities recommend avoiding heavy usage of
Wash Main
Wash
Rinse
or
Purge
Final
Heated
Rinse
Dry Approx­
imate
Time
Water
Usage
(gal/L)
energy at certain times of day. • • •
Rinse
• • 2.5 hrs* 6.9-7.8/
26.1-29.5
Pots Pans
Use this cycle for hard-to-clean, heavily-soiled pots, pans,
casseroles, and regular tableware.
Use both detergent dispenser sections.
reduces daytime heat buildup in the kitchen.
Use a rinse aid to improve drying.
Use cycles or options that add extra heat to the wash or rinse
portion of the cycle only when needed.
If your home is equipped with a water softener, you may want
to avoid starting the dishwasher during the regeneration of
the softener, since this may contribute to poor wash
performance.
Select the wash cycle and options desired. Or press START to
use the sam e cycle and options as the previous cycle.
NOTE: If the last cycle you completed was a rinse cycle, the
dishwasher will run the last full wash cycle and options that you
selected when you press Start.
A shows the steps that are in each cycle.
W ater usage is shown in U.S. gallons/liters.
These models meet the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy
efficiency.
IMPORTANT: These sensor-based cycles may take several
hours depending on cycle selected, water temperature, and soil
level sensed.
Normal Wash
Use this cycle for loads with normal amounts of food soil. (The
energy-usage label is based on this cycle.) During the wash
cycle, the wash action will repeatedly pause for several
seconds.
ü Use both detergent dispenser sections.
Wash Main
Wash
Rinse
or
Purge
Final
Heated
Rinse
Dry Approx­
imate
Time
Water
Usage
(gal/L)
• • •
Purge
• • 2 hrs* 5.6-6.5/
21.2-24.6
China Gentle (on some models)
Use this cycle for china and crystal. This cycle uses a light
wash and gentle dry. During the heated dry, the heating
element cycles on and off.
Use main detergent dispenser section.
Wash Main
Wash
Rinse
or
Purge
Final
Heated
Rinse
Dry Approx­
imate
Time
Water
Usage
(gal/L)
• • •
Purge
• •
cycled
1.5 hrs* 5.9-6.S/
22.3-25.7
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