Kenmore 1526 Use and Care Guide - Page 8

Operating Instructions (continued) Wash Cycle Selections Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected. Not all cycles available on all models. Cycle Description Cycle Chart To Select Cycle Heavy For heavily soiled dishes • Select HEAVY WASH. Wash and silverware. • Select desired OPTIONS. Normal For regularly soiled dishes • Select NORMAL WASH. Wash and silverware. • Select desired options. Water (approx.) 9.2 gal. 34.7 liters 5.2 gal. 19.7 liters Time* Washes/ (approx.) Rinses 2 1/2 hrs. 4 washes 4 rinses 1 3/4 hrs. 3 washes 2 rinses Eco Wash Upper Rack For lightly soiled or prerinsed dishes and silverware. • Select ECO WASH. • Select desired options. For glasses and other lightly soiled items. • Select UPPER RACK. • Select desired options. Quick Rinse For rinsing dishes that will • DO NOT USE detergent. be washed later. • Select QUICK RINSE. • Select HEAT DRY OFF. 4.7 gal. 17.8 liters 3.6 gal. 13.6 liters 2.3 gal. 8.9 liters 1 1/2 hrs. 2 washes 2 rinses 1 1/4 hrs. 2 washes 1 rinses 1/4 hrs. 2 rinse Option Selections Hi Temp Wash Option When HI TEMP WASH option is selected the dishwasher adds temperature, time, and water to the cycle. The dishwasher heats the water in the main wash to approximately 140°F (60°C). The hotter water provided by this option helps activate dishwasher detergent to clean food grease and soil from dishes. HI TEMP WASH option can be used with any cycle except UPPER RACK and QUICK RINSE. When HI TEMP WASH option is selected, the light above the pad will come on and remain on until end of cycle. To turn off the HI TEMP WASH option, press the pad a second time. The light above the pad will turn off. To turn off the HI TEMP option, press the pad a second time. The light above the pad will turn off. * Includes dry time. Heat Dry Option 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 drying portion of the cycle. Some models have a vent that is closed during washing to hold moisture and sound inside and then opens for drying. To turn off the HEAT DRY option, press the pad a second time. The light above the pad will turn off. The drying option may be changed at any time during the cycle and affects only the drying period.