KitchenAid Dishwasher - Manuals

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY .............................................................. 3 Before Using Your Dishwasher .................................................... 4 PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................ 5 START-UP GUIDE ...................

Page 3 - DISHWASHER SAFETY; Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

3 DISHWASHER SAFETY You can be killed or seriously injured if you don'timmediately follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don'tfollow instructions. All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell youwha...

Page 4 - Before Using Your Dishwasher

4 Before Using Your Dishwasher ■ Install where dishwasher is protected from the elements. Protect against freezing to avoid possible rupture of fill valve. Such ruptures are not covered by the warranty. See “Storing” in the “Dishwasher Care” section for winter storage information. ■ Install and leve...

Page 5 - PARTS AND FEATURES

5 PARTS AND FEATURES Control Panel 1. Upper spray2. Top rack3. Model and serial number label4. Water inlet opening [in tub wall]5. FLEXI-FOLD DOWN™ flexible tines 6. 4-way HYDRO SWEEP™ spray arm 7. Bottom rack8. Detergent dispenser 9. Vent 10. Middle spray arm 11. Silverware basket12. Overfill prote...

Page 6 - Using Your New Dishwasher; DISHWASHER; Loading Suggestions

6 START-UP GUIDE Before using your dishwasher, remove all packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety information and useful operating tips. Using Your New Dishwasher 1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or bones) from dishes. 2. Properly ...

Page 7 - Loading Top Rack; Loading Bottom Rack

7 Loading Top Rack The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller items. Many items, up to 9 in. (22 cm), fit in the top rack. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown. ■ Place items so open ends face down for clea...

Page 8 - Loading Silverware Basket; DISHWASHER USE; Detergent Dispenser

8 ■ Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other large items at the sides and back. Loading such items in front can keep the water spray from reaching the detergent dispenser. ■ Secure heavily soiled cookware face down in the rack. ■ Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spra...

Page 10 - Rinse Aid Dispenser; Dishwasher Efficiency Tips

10 Rinse Aid Dispenser Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water. Your dishwasher is designed to use a...

Page 11 - Cycle Selection Charts; Canceling a Cycle; Changing a Cycle or Setting; Adding Items During a Cycle

11 Cycle Selection Charts Select the wash cycle and options desired. Or press START to repeat the same cycle and options as the previous cycle. 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...

Page 12 - Option Selections; Status Indicators; Wash System

12 Option Selections You can customize your cycles by pressing an option. If you change your mind, press the option again to turn the option off. Select a different option if desired. You can change an option anytime before the selected option begins. For example, you can press an unheated drying op...

Page 13 - WASHING SPECIAL

13 Drying System During drying, you can see steam escaping through the vent at the upper left corner of the door. This is normal as the heat dries your dishes. IMPORTANT: The vapor is hot. Do not touch the vent during drying. Overfill Protection Float The overfill protection float (in the front righ...

Page 14 - DISHWASHER CARE; Cleaning; Drain Air Gap

14 DISHWASHER CARE Cleaning Cleaning the exterior In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your dishwasher looking nice and clean. Cleaning the interior Hard water minerals can cause a white film to build up on th...

Page 15 - TROUBLESHOOTING

15 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Dishwasher is not operating properly ■ Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle Is the door closed tightly and latched? Is the right cycle selected? Refer to the “Cycle Selection Charts....

Page 17 - In Canada

17 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance...