Kenmore 14048 Owner's Manual page 4

: VhatYour Dishwasher Needs To Do Dis Job
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To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water. To
help you get water of' the proper temperature, your
dishwashe_ automatically heats the water' in the wash
cycle. Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve
grease and activate powder detergents For"good wash-
ing and drying, the entering water must be at least
120°E To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not
exceed ! 50°F.
° Check your water tempe:am:e with a candy or' meat
thermometer"
Turn on the hot water' faucet nearest the dishwasher.
Put the thermometer in a glass and let the wa_er run
continuously into the glass until the temperature
stops tMngo If the water temperature is below 120°E,
adjust your water' heater_
o Do not operate the dishwasher during or right after
other hea W use of hot water, such as fm laundry or'
bathing
Water Conditions
In areas where water is very hard (12 grains or' more),
it may be necessary to install a water' softener' to assure
proper perfbrmance flora
your dishwasher. If'you do
not know the hardness of'
your' water supply, contact
your local water department
or' bring a sample into your
Sears store fm testing.
Detergents
Only use detergents labeled fm use in automatic dish-
washers. NEVER use laundry detergents, liquid soaps
or' other' household cleaners in your' dishwasher. Some
detergents will be more effective with your' water
conditions than others. Store
detergent in a cool, dry place.
Water Pressure
Water supply pressure must be between 15 and 120
pounds per square inch.
To determine if you have
enough pressure, put a 1
quart container under' a
fully opened hot water
faucet nearest the dish-
washer. If the container'
fills in less than 9 seconds,
water' pressure is within an
acceptable :ange. Be sure
all other faucets a_e turned
off dining this test.
Rinse Agents
Rinse agents make wate_ flow off
dishes quicker than usual.. This
lessens ware: spotting and makes
drying faster, too