Kenmore 1776 Use and Care Guide - Page 13

Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry spotfree. 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 temperature is too low. Water that is too hot can make some soils harder to remove and cause certain detergent ingredients not to function. If your water heater is located far from the dishwasher, it may 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. \ 3. Check the temperature on the thermometer as the water is running into the cup. Additional efficiency tips • To save water, energy and time, do not rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. • Use a delay feature to run your dishwasher during off-peak hours. Local utilities recommend avoiding heavy usage of energy at certain times of day. • During the summer, run your dishwasher at night. This 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. (>,yce Se ect o { I"asds Select the wash cycle and options desired. Or press START/ RESUME to use the same cycle and options as the previous cycle. Heavy Wash Use this cycle for loads with heavy food soil. 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/Resume. Use both detergent dispenser sections. A "Q" shows what steps are in each cycle. Water usage is shown in U.S. gallons/liters. This model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. IMPORTANT: Typical cycles may take several hours depending on cycle selected and water temperature. Pots Pans Use this cycle for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans, casseroles, and regular tableware. Wash • Main Wash Rinse or Purge Final Rinse • • • Purge Dry Approximate Time Water Usage (gal/L) • 2 hrs* 6.6/26.1 Normal Wash Use this cycle for loads with normal amounts of food soil. (The energy-usage label is based on this cycle.) Use covered detergent dispenser section. Use both detergent dispenser sections. Wash • Main Wash Rinse or Purge Final Rinse • • • Rinse Dry Approximate Time Water Usage (gal/L) • 2,5 hrs* 8.6/32,6 Wash Main Wash Rinse or Purge Final Rinse • • • Purge Dry Approximate Time Water Usage (gal/L) • 1.5 hrs* 4.6/17.4 13