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UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance, parts accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230
In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation and service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at...
www.kitchenaid.com or www.KitchenAid.ca
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Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Au Canada, pour assistance composez le 1-800-461-5681, pour installation ou service composez le 1-800-807-6777 ou visitez notre sit
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY.............................................................. 3 Before Using Your Dishwasher....................................................4 PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................ 5 START-UP GUIDE ..........................................................................6 Using Your New Dishwasher .......................................................6 DISHWASHER LOADING............................................
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DISHWASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately f
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Before Using Your Dishwasher Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Do not push down on open door. Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Install where dishwasher is protected from the elements. Protect against freezing to avo
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PARTS AND FEATURES 1. Upper spray 6. 4-way HYDRO SWEEP™ 11. Silverware basket spray arm 2. Top rack 12. Overfill protection float 7. Bottom rack 3. Model and serial number label 13. Heating element 8. Detergent dispenser 4. Water inlet opening [in tub wall 14. Rinse aid dispenser 9. Vent 5. FLEXI-FOLD DOWN™ flexible tines 15. Control panel 10. Middle spray arm Control Panel 5
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6. Push door firmly closed. The door latches automatically. 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 7. Press the Start pad on the front of the dishwasher door. Or 1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or bones) press the Start pad to repeat the same cycle and options as from dishes. the previous cycle. 2. Pr
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Loading Top Rack DISHWASHER 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 LOADING recommended loading patterns shown.) NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown. Loading Suggestions Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items from the dishes. To conserve water, energy and save time it is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. The
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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 Loading Bottom Rack water spray from reaching the detergent dispenser. The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and utensils. Many items, up to 13 in. (33 cm) tall, fit in the bottom rack. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown. Mixed load Secure heavily soiled cookware face d
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Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up Filling the dispenser and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach nested 1. If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by pushing items. the cover latch. 2. Fill the Main Wash section with detergent. See “How Much IMPORTANT: Always load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) Detergent to Use.” pointing down. 3. Fill the Pre-Wash section, if needed. NOTES: 4. Close the dispenser cover. Do not load silver or silver-plat
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set the adjuster to 1 or 2. If there are rings or calcium (hard water) Water Hardness Amount of Detergent spots on dishes, try a higher setting. Medium to Hard For normal and heavily Water soiled loads 7 to 12 grains per Partially fill the Main Wash gallon section (7 tsp or 35 g) Fill the Pre-Wash section (4 tsp or 20 g) To adjust the setting Open the dispenser cover. Turn the adjuster inside the dispenser Very Hard Water For normally and to the desired setting. heavily soiled loads 13
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Cycle Selection Charts Canceling a Cycle Select the wash cycle and options desired. Or press START to Anytime during a cycle, press the Cancel pad. 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. If the power is off or the door is open for an extended period The display shows of time, the Start button memory will default to t
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Control Lock Use Control Lock to prevent unintended use of your dishwasher. Adding Items During a Cycle You can also use the control lock feature to prevent unintended You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. Open cycle or option changes during a cycle. the door and check the detergent dispenser. If the cover is still closed, you can add items. To add items When CONTROL LOCK is lit, all buttons are disabled. 1. Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle. Wait for the sprayin
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Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Drying System Yes Crystal During drying, you can see steam escaping through the vent at Check manufacturer’s recommendations the upper left corner of the door. This is normal as the heat dries before washing. Some types of leaded your dishes. crystal can etch with repeated washing. Gold No Gold-colored flatware will discolor. Yes Glass Milk glass yellows with repeated dishwasher washing. IMPORTANT: The vapor is hot. Do not touch the vent during drying. No
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Drain Air Gap DISHWASHER CARE Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn’t draining well. Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a Cleaning drain air gap between a built-in dishwasher and the home drain system. If a drain is clogged, the drain air gap protects your Cleaning the exterior dishwasher from water backing up into it. 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 di
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Dishes are not completely clean TROUBLESHOOTING Food soil left on the dishes Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Refer to the “Dishwasher First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid Loading” section. the cost of a service call... Is the water temperature too low? For best dishwashing Dishwasher is not operating properly results, water should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Refer to the “Dishwasher Efficiency Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle Tips
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Is the home water pressure high enough for proper Dishes do not dry completely dishwasher filling? Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. A booster pump on the water supply can be added if pressure is too Dishes are not dry low. Did you load your dishwasher to allow proper water NOTE: To remove spots and film from dishes, try a white drainage? Do not overload. Refer to the “Dishwasher vinegar rinse. This procedure is intended for occasio
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In Canada ASSISTANCE Call the KitchenAid Canada Customer Interaction Center toll free: 1-800-461-5681 Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (EST). OR SERVICE Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (EST). Our consultants provide assistance with: Before calling for assistance or service, please check Features and specifications on our full line of appliances. “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. Referrals to local
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® KITCHENAID DISHWASHER WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this dishwasher is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company. SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON NYLON COATED DISHRACKS, WASH AND DRAIN MOTOR, ELECTRONIC CONTR
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8531130 6/02 © 2002. All rights reserved. ® Registered Trademark/TM Trademark of KitchenAid, U.S.A., KitchenAid Canada licensee in Canada Printed in U.S.A. Tous droits réservés. ® Marque déposée/TM Marque de commerce de KitchenAid, U.S.A., Emploi licencié par KitchenAid Canada au Canada Imprimé aux É.-U.
