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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 10. Middle spray arm Control Panel 5
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START-UP GUIDE DISHWASHER Before using your dishwasher, remove all packaging materials. LOADING 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 1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or bones) items from the dishes. To conserve water, energy and save from dishes. time it is not necessary to rinse dishes before puttin
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Loading Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller items. The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and Many items, up to 9 in. (22 cm), fit in the top rack. (See utensils. Many items, up to 13 in. (33 cm) tall, fit in the bottom recommended loading patterns shown.) rack. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the dr
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Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other large items at the Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up sides and back. Loading such items in front can keep the and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach nested water spray from reaching the detergent dispenser. items. IMPORTANT: Always load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down. NOTES: Do not load silver or silver-plated silverware with stainless steel. These metals can be damaged by contact with eac
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Filling the dispenser Water Hardness Amount of Detergent 1. If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by pushing the cover latch. Soft to Medium For normally soiled loads Hard Water Partially fill the Main Wash 0 to 6 grains per section (5 tsp or 25 g) gallon Fill the Pre-Wash section (4 tsp or 20 g) NOTE: Add only 2 tsp or 10 g of detergent to the Pre-Wash section if 2. Fill the Main Wash section with detergent. See “How Much dishes are pre-rinsed or the water is Detergent t
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Rinse Aid Dispenser Dishwasher Efficiency 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. Is the water temperature too low? For best amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water. Your dishwasher is dishwashing
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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 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. Cancel glows. The dishwasher starts a 2-minute drain (if needed). If the power is off or the door is open for an extended period Let the dishwashe
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To turn on the Lock Press and hold 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 option for 4 seconds. CONTROL LOCK glows. any time before drying begins. If you press any pad while your dishwasher is locked, the light Press START to repeat the sa
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Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Drying System Yes China/ During drying, you can see steam escaping through the vent at Stoneware Always check manufacturer’s the upper left corner of the door. This is normal as the heat dries recommendations before washing. your dishes. Antique, hand-painted, or over-the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf can discolor or fade. Yes Crystal Check manufacturer’s recommendations before washing. Some types of leaded crystal can etch with repeated washing. I
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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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Orange stains on plastic dishes or dishwasher interior Is the home water pressure high enough for proper dishwasher filling? Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 Are large amounts of tomato-based foods on dishes placed psi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. A booster in the dishwasher? Stains gradually fade over time. Regular pump on the water supply can be added if pressure is too use of heated drying will slow fading. Stains will not affect low. dishwasher performance. Re
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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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8531129 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.
