Kenmore 1523 Use and Care Guide - Page 7

Operating Instructions Wash System Your Kenmore dishwasher filters 100% of the water for optimum cleaning. The wash system uses alternating arms to save water and energy and includes a heavy-duty stainless steel food disposer that grinds up large food particles. How the wash system works 1. Load the dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes). 2. Hot water enters the dishwasher, covers the filter, and rises to the bottom of the heater clips. 3. Detergent is dispensed at the appropriate time and mixed with the hot water. This mixture is pumped through the lower spray arm and sprays against the soiled surfaces of the dishes to remove food particles. 4. Water passes through the fine mesh primary filter where food soil is removed and the clean water is then recirculated. 5. Ports under the lower wash arm direct the food soil through a secondary filter into a collection chamber. 6. Food soil is held in the collection chamber until it is flushed away during the drain cycle. 7. Clean, hot water enters the dishwasher and the sequence is repeated. 8. Beginning with the third water fill, the wash action switches between the lower spray arm and middle spray arm in 90 second intervals. You may notice a change in sound as the wash action pauses and switches to the other arm. 9. The dishwasher may pause during the cycle while water is being heated. Wash action will continue during this time. 10. Rinse aid is automatically dispensed in the final rinse to aid in drying. Getting Started 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes). 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents). 3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). 4. Select desired CYCLE (See Cycle Chart). 5. Select desired OPTIONS (See Option Selections). The indicator will glow when selected. 6. If using WASH DELAY, follow DELAY START instructions on page 9. 7. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water is hot. Turn water off. 8. To start, press START/CANCEL pad. Status Indicator Lights The WASHING light comes on at the beginning of cycle and remains on until the end of the final rinse. The DRYING light indicates the drying portion of the cycle. The light will come on when either drying option is selected. The CLEAN light will come on at end of cycle and remain on until door is opened.