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SEARS Owner's Manual Model Nos. 14471 14475 14478 Model and Serial Number Plate enmore AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
For one year from the first day of use dishwasher door. in your home, Sears will repair, free of charge, defects in material or workmanship All repair parts are available for immediate which appear in this dishwasher.
• If you did not receive Installation instructions with your dishwasher, you • Store detergents and rinse agents in a can get a copy by contacting your Sears cooldry place out of children's reach. Service Center. • Do not tamper with controls.
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Appearancewill varyaccordingto the model number Upper rack Washtower Lowerrack Lowersprayarm Heatingelement Right Side View Door latch Inner Door, _,..,."_.,,,....Control panel Door panel Rinse agent Detergent dispenser dispensers °. Bottom panel Front View...
120°F. Sears storefor testing. To preventdishdamage, inletwater shouldnot exceed 150_F. Checkyour watertemperaturewith a candy or meat thermometer. Turnon the hot water faucet nearestthe dishwasher.
Most utensils and dishware can be safely washed in your dishwasher. However, some materials may require special handling. Aluminum: Some darkening may take place. Colored aluminum may fad.e. Do not place aluminum items directly in front of detergent dispensers where contact with undissolved detergent could cause pitting, spotting or discoloration.
nearance may vary _11111111111 wJb_llXnJtv : 1 $T_UlT POTS N0nM_L Ur_T WATI3 WATEIt NOk_tT MSt'T WASm W/din _ _LAV mmmmm • PtAI1E ,==.=%.0=. STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER If you plan to use the PLATE WARMER option (which is for warming clean dishes •...
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.O MA'W,S.I'll _H OIlY 2 t ST_ For normally soiled dishes. Cycle Time: Approx. 95 minutes* Water Usage: Approx. 8.0 gallons For prerinsed or lightly soiled dishes and dishes that have been stored. LIGHT WASH Cycle Time: Approx. 95 minutes* Water Usage: Approx.
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HOW TO ADD A DISH DURING .4ORMAL SIGHTS A CYCLE P "UNDS • Add dishes any time during RINSE & .ou'll see water vapor coming through HOLD cycle. the vents by the door latch during drying and when water is being pumped out. •...
You'llfind twodetergentdispenserson Always close the main cup tightly.Wh_" the insidedoorof yourdishwasher. is firmly latched you will hear a clickin_ sound. It is not necessary to overtighten. Open cup Close the main cup.. NOTE: To openthe detergentdispenser Do not add detergent until you are ready afterit has been closed,unlatchthe door to start the cycle.
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JPPER RACK (appearance will vary) • upper rack is best for glasses, cups • saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides• This is also the place for dishwasher-safe plastics. Make sure small plastic items are lodged in tightly so they can't fall onto the heating unit.
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LOWER RACK (appearance will vary) NOTE: Do not load large platters or trays Put flatware in the removable basket W,;'" in front right corner of lower rack. They fork and knife handles up to protect yo, mayprevent detergent from circulating hands.
The air gap is not part • Wrap with blankets and, if using a hand of your dishwasher and is not covered by Sears warranty. truck, li!t dishwasher from side in upright position only Drain air gap...
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES You can change the door and lower access panel appearance of your dishwasher by ordering one of these optional accessories: • Color Panels • 1/4" Wood Panel Trim Kit These accessories are available from: Dri-View Manufacturing 4706 AIImond Avenue Louisville, KY 40209 Specify accessory number when ordering.
SOLUTION -'qOBLEM CAUSED •Check house fuse or circuit breaker. ,shwasher • Dishwasher not will not start receiving electricity • Dial not in correct • Make sure Dial is turned far enough and position for cycle cycle button is fully pushed in. selected •...
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CAUSED PROBLEM SOLUTION •Water is not hot Dishes not dry • Raise water heater thermostat to 140°F if necessary. • NO HEAT DRY, • Do not select NO HEAT DRY option.Allow dishes to dry in heated air. option selected • Improper Ioadir_g •...
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' _ROBLEM CAUSED SOLUTION ,Too much • Reduce amount of dishwasher detergent. {ching--- i permanent detergent Use detergent with lower phosphorous content. in soft water filming which cannot be removed • Improper loading • Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded properly to permit water spray to rinse all surfaces.
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CAUSED PROBLEM SOLUTION Motor hums • Dishwasher has • If you do not use your dishwasher often, not been used on set it to fill and pump out once every week. This will help keep the seal moist and the a regular basis garbage disposer clear.
For in-homemajor brandrepair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week mINmNm mmmmmm 1-800-488-1222...