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BRIVA™ IN-SINK DISHWASHER
(For Residential Use Only)
Use & Care Guide
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Model KIDS01EK
8529407
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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 Using Your New Dishwasher As a Sink...........................
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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 WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. 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 avoid possible rupture of fill valve. Such ruptures are not covered by the warranty. See “Storing” in the “Dishwasher Care” section for winter sto
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PARTS AND FEATURES 1 2 12 13 3 14 4 15 5 6 16 17 18 7 8 9 10 11 19 1. Large rack insert 7. Control panel 14. Small rack insert 8. Model and serial number label [on the 15. Lid knob latch 2. Fold-down cup shelf front of the sink under the counter] 16. Detergent cup 3. Spray arm 9. Drain screen basket 17. Rinse aid dispenser 4. Drain air gap 10. Drain stopper 18. Rinse aid fill 5. Fill air gap 11. Drain fine screen 19. Wood cutting board 6. Water inlet opening 12. Medium rack insert 13. Silverware
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7. If you do not have the hot water tank accessory, run hot water at the sink until the water is hot. (See “Dishwasher Performance Tips.”) Turn off water. 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. Rinse aid is essential for good drying. Be sure to fill the 8. Press the desired cycle and option selections on the top of dis
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Using Your New Dishwasher As a Sink Loading Rack When you need more sink area, remove the rack and spray arm The rack is designed for cups, glasses, plates, pans, casseroles. completely. and utensils. Many items, up to 11 in. (27.94 cm), fit in the rack. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) To open drain 5 place setting 1. Turn the drain stopper one-quarter turn counterclockwise and lift to allow water to drain. To close drain 1. Insert drain stopper so it aligns and drops down to seal
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Fold-Down Cup Shelf To remove insert Fold down the cup shelf on the rack front to hold additional cups, Lift up on insert handle and lift insert out of rack. stemware or long items such as utensils and spatulas. Fold up when you need room for larger items in the main rack. To install insert Place the insert end legs under the rack cross wire. Gently push down until handle fits against outer rack edge. Removable Rack Inserts The large, medium and small removable rack inserts (see illustration
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How much detergent to use The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of Loading Silverware Basket your water and the type of detergent. If you use too little, Load the silverware basket while it is in the rack or take the dishes won’t be clean. If you use too much in soft water, basket out for loading on a counter or table. glassware will etch. Water hardness can change over a period of time. Find out your water’s hardness by asking your local water department, water soften
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Rinse Aid Dispenser Dishwasher Performance Tips Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small spot-free. For best dishwashing results, water should be 120°F amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water. Your dishwasher is (
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Use this cycle for light loads, light soil Cycle Selection Charts or glassware. Select the wash cycle and option desired or press the Start pad to repeat the same cycle and option as the previous cycle. NOTE: If the last cycle you completed was a rinse cycle, the Main Rinse Final Dry Time Water dishwasher will run the last full wash cycle and option that you Wash Heated (min) Usage selected when you press the Start pad. Rinse (gal/L) 21* 2.5/9.5 A “” shows what steps are in each cyc
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Changing a Cycle or Setting Option Selections You can customize your cycles by pressing the SANI RINSE™ During the first fill of a cycle option. If you change your mind, press the option again to turn 1. Open the lid. the option off. 2. Press a new cycle and/or options. You can change an option anytime before the selected option 3. Check the detergent. Dishwasher must contain the proper begins. amount for the new cycle. Press the Start pad to repeat the same cycle and option as the 4. Clos
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Status Indicators BRIVA™ In-Sink Wash System The three-level wash system provides excellent cleaning results. Three levels of filtration filter the wash water and prevent food particles from redepositing on the clean dishes. A coarse strainer as part of the drain stopper assembly, prevents bones, pits, and other large objects from entering the pump system. Items small enough to pass through the coarse stainer are Control Lock caught in the drain screen basket. When Control Lock is lit,
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Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Drying System China/ Yes The BRIVA™ in-sink wash system features FLASHDRY™ instant Stoneware Always check manufacturer’s drying. At the end of the cycle, the lid automatically pops open, recommendations before washing. and vapor escapes. This results in fast, efficient drying of your Antique, hand-painted, or over-the-glaze dishes. patterns may fade. Gold leaf can discolor or fade. Crystal Yes Check manufacturer’s recommendations before washing. Some ty
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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 CARE dishwasher looking nice and clean. Cleaning Cleaning the drain screen assembly Before each wash load, check the coarse strainer, the drain screen basket and the drain fine screen filter and remove any objects and soil particles. To remove the drain screen assembly for cleaning 1. Turn the handle one-quarter turn to the left
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Drain Air Gap TROUBLESHOOTING Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn’t draining well. First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid If a drain is clogged, the drain air gap protects your dishwasher the cost of a service call... from water backing up into it. Dishwasher is not operating properly Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle Is the lid closed tightly and latched? Is the right cycle selected? Refer to the “Cycle Selection Charts.” Is there power to
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Did you use the correct amount of fresh detergent? Use To slow this process use a minimum amount of detergent but recommended dishwasher detergents only. Refer to the not less than 1 tsp (5 g) per load. Use a liquid rinse aid and “Detergent Dispenser” section. Never use less than 1 tsp (5 g) underload the dishwasher to allow thorough rinsing. Silica per load. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. Store film and etching are permanent and cannot be removed. detergent in a cool, dry area. He
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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. This information will help us to better respond to your request. If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use factory specified parts. The
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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, AND ELECTRONIC C
