Kenmore 665.1629 - Manual (Page 8)

START-UP GUIDE
Before using your dishwasher, remove all packaging materials.
Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important
safety inform ation and useful operating tips.
1. Rinse aid is ESSENTIAL for good drying. Be sure to fill the
dispenser before you use your new dishwasher. Each filling
will last about 1 to 3 months depending on your usage.
2. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or bones)
from dishes.
3. Properly load the dishwasher. (See “Dishwasher Loading.”)
Load dishes with space in between so water will reach the
soiled surfaces. M ake sure nothing prevents the spray arm(s)
from spinning freely.
4. Add detergent. Always use a quality brand detergent. (See
“Dishwasher Use.")
5. Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the
water is hot. (See “Dishwasher Efficiency Tips.”) Turn off
water.
6. Press the desired cycle and option selections. (See
“Dishwasher Use.”)
7. Press START and firmly close the door (on top control
models). Or firmly close the door and press START (on split
control models). The selected cycle and option lights will
flash once.
You can also press START to repeat the same cycle and
options as the previous cycle.
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. W hen the door is firmly closed, it latches automatically.
DISHWASHER LOADING
■ Rem ove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard
items from the dishes. To conserve water, energy and save
time It is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them in
the dishwasher.
NOTE: Dishes soiled with tom ato-based products should be
prerinsed to avoid staining.
The wash module removes food particles from the water. The
module contains a chopping device which will reduce the size
of food ifems,
NOTE: If hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts, and eggshells
enter the wash module, you might hear chopping, grinding,
crunching, or buzzing sounds. These sounds are normal
when hard items enter the module. Do not let metallic items
(such as pot handle screws) get into the wash module.
Damage can occur.
■ Eor best drying, water must be able to drain from all surfaces.
■ It is Im portant for the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces.
■ Load dishes so fhey are not stacked or overlapping if
possible.
■ Use special care when loading heavy pots and pans. Heavy
items can damage the interior of the door if fhey are dropped
or bumped.
■ M ake sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets,
etc., do not interfere with the spray arm rotation.
■ Conserve water, energy and save time over hand rinsing by
running a rinse cycle to keep dishes m oist If you do not plan
to wash them soon. Foods such as eggs, rice, pasta,
spinach, and cooked cereals may be hard to remove if they
are left to dry over a period of tim e.
■ Place items so open ends face down for best cleaning and
draining.
Quiet operating tips
To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation:
■ M ake sure lightweight load items are secured In the racks.
■ M ake sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets,
etc., do not touch interior walls or interfere with the rotation of
the spray arm .
■ Load dishes so they do not touch one another.
NOTE: Eor built-in m odels, keep sink drain plugs closed during
dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer through drains.