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Models/Modèles KUDI25CH and KUDM25SH
9744037A
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TABLE OF TABLE DES CONTENTS MATIÈRES DISHWASHER SAFETY ................................................... 3 LA SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLE............................23 Before Using Your Dishwasher......................................... 4 Avant d’utiliser le lave-vaisselle...................................... 24 PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES .................................. 25 PARTS AND FEATURES.................................................. 5 Tableau de commande...........................
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DISHWASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. D
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Before Using Your GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: Dishwasher The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The dishwasher is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appro- priate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all
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PARTS AND FEATURES TM 1. Upper spray 6. Detergent dispenser 11. 4-WAY HYDRO SWEEP spray arm 2. Water inlet opening 7. Vent 12. Overfill protection float 3. Model and serial number label 8. Top rack 13. Rinse aid dispenser 4. Bottom rack 9. Top spray arm 5. Heating element 10. Silverware basket 5
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Control Panels Model KUDI25CH Model KUDM25SH 6
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START-UP GUIDE LOADING YOUR Before using your dishwasher, remove all hang tags, DISHWASHER temporary labels, and packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety information and useful operating tips. Loading Suggestions Using Your New Dishwasher ■ Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items from the dishes. It is not necessary to rinse 1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or the dishes before putting them in the dis
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■ Load plastic items in the top rack only. Only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe” are recommended. Loading the Top Rack ■ Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller move them during the cycle. items. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) ■ To avoid chipping, do not let stemware touch other NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary items. from the drawings shown. ■ Small bowls, pans, and other utensils can
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■ 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 USING YOUR dispenser. ■ Secure heavily soiled cookware face down in the rack. DISHWASHER ■ Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arm(s). The spray arm(s) must move freely. ■ Do not load items between the bottom rack and the Detergent Dispenser side of the dishwasher tub. You can block the water The
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3. Close the Main Wash dispenser cover. Fill the Pre- Water Hardness Amount of Detergent Wash section. Soft to Medium For normally soiled loads: Hard Water ■ Partially fill the Main Wash 0 to 6 grains per section (2 tbs or 30 g) gallon ■ Fill the Pre-Wash section (2 tbs or 30 g) NOTE: Add only 1 tb or 15 g of detergent to the Pre-Wash section if dishes are pre-rinsed or It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing the water is very soft (0 to 2 detergent. grains per gallo
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Rinse Aid Dispenser Dishwasher Efficiency Tips Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and allowing water to drain off of the dishes during the final helps glasses dry spot-free. For best dishwashing results, rinse by releasing a small amount of the rinse aid into the water must be at least 120°F (49°C) as it enters the ri
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Use this cycle for china Use Cycle Selection Chart and crystal. This cycle covered uses a light wash and detergent Select the wash cycle and options desired. Or press gentle dry. During the dispenser START to use the same cycle and options as the previous heated dry, the heating section. cycle. element cycles on and NOTE: If the last cycle you completed was a rinse cycle, off. the dishwasher will run the last full wash cycle and options Pre- Rinse Main Rinse Final Dry Time Water W
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Changing a Cycle or Setting Option Selections You can customize your cycles by pressing an option. If you change your mind, press the option again to turn the During the first minute of a cycle option off. Select a different option if desired. Press a new cycle and/or options. You can change an option anytime before the selected option begins. For example, you can press an unheated After the first minute of a cycle drying option any time before drying begins. 1. Press Press START to use the
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Delay Hours Child Lock Select this option to run your dishwasher at a later time or Use Child Lock to prevent your dishwasher from during off-peak hours. accidentally being turned on. Use Child Lock, also, to prevent accidental cycle or option changes during a cycle. To delay the start 1. Close the door. 2. Select a wash cycle and options. When CHILD LOCK is lit, all buttons are disabled. 3. If your dishwasher has a 2, 4, and 6 hour delay: NOTES: Press DELAY HOURS 1 time for a 2-hour delay
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Drying System WASHING 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. SPECIAL ITEMS If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE?/COMMENTS Aluminum Yes High water temperature and IMPORTANT: The vapor is hot. Do not touch the vent detergents can affect finish of during drying. anodized aluminum. Disposab
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MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE?/COMMENTS Pewter, Brass, No CARING FOR Bronze High water temperatures and detergent can discolor or pit the YOUR finish. Disposable No Plastics DISHWASHER Cannot withstand high water temperatures and detergents. Plastics Yes Cleaning Your Dishwasher Always check manufacturer’s recommendations before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to Cleaning the exterior withstand high temperatures and In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge detergen
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3. Remove the 4 screws on the lower access panel. Remove the lower access panel. Drain Air Gap Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn’t draining well Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a drain air gap between a built-in dishwasher and the home drain system. If a drain is clogged, the drain air gap protects your dishwasher from water backing up into it. 4. Place a shallow pan under the water supply valve. Then, use a wrench to disconnect the water inlet
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■■■■ Condensation on the kitchen counter (built-in models) Is the dishwasher aligned with the counter top? Moisture TROUBLE- from the vent in the dishwasher console can form on the counter. Refer to the Installation Instructions for more information. SHOOTING Dishes are not completely clean First try the solutions suggested here and ■■ Food soil left on the dishes ■■ possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Refer to the “Loading Your Dishwasher” sect
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Is the home water pressure high enough for proper dishwasher filling? Home water pressure should be 20 Dishes do not dry completely to 120 psi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. A booster pump on the water supply can be added if ■■ Dishes are not dry ■■ pressure is too low. Did you load your dishwasher to allow proper water drainage? Do not overload. Refer to the “Loading Your NOTE: To remove spots and film from dishes, try a white Dishwasher” section. Use a liquid rinse aid to sp
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In Canada ASSISTANCE Call the KitchenAid Canada Consumer Assistance Center toll free: 1-800-461-5681 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (EST) OR SERVICE Our consultants provide assistance with: ■ Features and specifications on our full line of Before calling for assistance or service, please check appliances. “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. ■ Referrals to local dealers. When calling, please know the purchase date and
