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DISHWASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS
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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
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the dishwasher is properly The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of dishwasher; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for installed by a qualifie
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Parts and Features ® ProScrub (on some models) powerful jets target water toward pots, pans, or casserole dishes loaded in the back of the dishwasher to clean Upper level wash stubborn messes. Food disposer-based wash system has four stainless steel blades to grind food particles, which are flushed out the drain at the end of each cycle. Water feed tube Model and serial number label Four stainless steel wash arms spray the Water inlet opening load four times with every revolution. Lower
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Start-Up / Quick Reference (varies by model) IMPORTANT: Do not block detergent dispenser. Heavy Duty cycle for tough soil cleaning Tall items placed in the lower The Heavy Duty cycle is recommended for rack may block the dispenser tough soil loads. Use for hard-to-clean, door. Cookie sheets and heavily soiled pots, pans, casseroles, and cutting boards loaded on the regular tableware. No need to prerinse left-hand side of the dishes; just scrape and load. dishwasher can easily block the d
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Quick Steps Prepare and load Select a cycle and option (cycles and options vary by model). 1 3 dishwasher. Add detergent Start dishwasher. 2 4 for cleaning and NOTE: If the Start/Resume button is rinse aid for located on the top of door, push door firmly closed within 3 seconds of pressing drying. START/RESUME. Dishwasher Use ■ When loading silverware, always place sharp STEP 1 items pointing down. Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up Prepare and Load the Dishwa
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1 1 - - 2 2 - - 3 3 - - - - 4 4 - - - 5 5 - - - - NOTE: Fill amounts shown Hard Water STEP 3 are for standard powdered Hard Water Soft Water Soft Water detergent. Follow Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model) instructions on the package Main Wash Pre-Wash See “Cycle and Option Descriptions” charts in the following when using other dishwasher section. detergent types. Premeasured forms are suitable for all hardness and soil levels. Efficient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy
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Cycle and Option Descriptions This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all the cycles and options described. CYCLE SELECTIONS CYCLES SOIL LEVEL WASH TIME* (MINS.) WATER W/O OPTIONS USAGE GALLONS Typical** Max (Liters) Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans, Light to Medium 115 165 6.4 (24.3) casseroles, and regular tableware. Heavy/Baked-On 120 170 6.4 (24.3) Use for loads with normal amounts of food soil. The Light 85 - 100 170 3.9 (14.7) en
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OPTION SELECTIONS OPTIONS CAN BE WHAT IT DOES ADDED TIME TO CYCLE ADDED SELECTED WITH WATER TYPICAL MAX GALLONS (LITERS) Sanitizes dishes and Heavy Duty Raises the main 60 105 0 - 1.6 glassware in accordance Normal Wash wash temperature (0 - 6) with National Sanitation from 105°F (41°C) Foundation (NSF)/ANSI to 145°F (63°C) and Standard 184 for the final rinse from Residential Dishwashers. 140°F (60°C) to Certified residential 155°F (68°C). dishwashers are not intended for licensed food
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CONTROLS AND CYCLE STATUS CONTROL PURPOSE COMMENTS To start or resume a If the door is opened during a cycle or the power is interrupted, the Start/Resume indicator wash cycle flashes. The cycle will not resume until the door is closed and START/RESUME is pressed. NOTE: If the Start/Resume button is located on top of door, push door firmly closed within 3 seconds of pressing START/RESUME. If the door is not closed within 3 seconds, the Start/Resume button LED will flash, an audible tone wil
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Dishwasher Features Your KitchenAid dishwasher may have some or all of these features. ® ProScrub Option Wash Area Manual Adjustable 2-Position Top Rack ® The ProScrub option wash area is located at the back of the lower You can raise or lower the top rack to fit tall items in either the top level rack. or bottom rack. Adjusters are located on each side of the top rack. Raise the top rack to accommodate items up to 9" (22 cm) in the top rack and 13" (33 cm) in the bottom rack, or lower the t
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® ® Removable Top Rack (for SatinGlide rails) SURE-HOLD Cup and Stemware Holder The removable top rack allows you to wash larger items such as Fold down the extra shelf on the left-hand or right-hand side of the pots, roasters, and cookie sheets in the bottom rack. top rack to hold additional cups, stemware or long items such as utensils and spatulas. IMPORTANT: Remove dishes prior to removing the top rack from dishwasher. To remove the rack To gain access to the track stops, pull the upper r
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Drain Air Gap Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a drain air gap between a built- in dishwasher and the home drain system. Check the drain air gap when your dishwasher is not draining well. The drain air gap is usually located on top of the sink or countertop near the dishwasher. NOTE: The drain air gap is an external plumbing device that is not part of your dishwasher. The warranty provided with your dishwasher does not cover service costs directly associated with th
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PROBLEM SOLUTION DISHWASHER NOT DRYING NOTE: Plastic and items with nonstick surfaces are difficult to dry because they have a porous surface which tends to collect water droplets. Towel drying may be necessary. Use of rinse aid along with the Heat Dry option is needed for proper drying. Proper loading of items can affect drying. (See specific loading instructions within this guide.) Glasses and cups with concave bottoms hold water. This water may spill onto other items when unloading. ■ Unlo
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PROBLEM SOLUTION DAMAGE TO DISHWARE Improper loading can cause dishes to become chipped or damaged. (See specific loading instructions within this guide.) BLINKING LIGHTS Blinking LED's will occur when the cycle is paused or when the cycle has been interrupted by opening the door. In this case, the Start/Resume button LED, the Cycle Status Indicator LED(s), and the countdown bars on the Cycle Status Display all blink together to indicate that attention is needed. See Start or Resume a Cycle
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® KITCHENAID DISHWASHER WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “KitchenAid”) will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship that existed when this major appliance was purchased. Service must be provided by a KitchenAid
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For additional product information or to view FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), in U.S.A. visit: www.kitchenaid.com In Canada visit: www.kitchenaid.ca If you do not have access to the Internet and you need assistance using your product or you would like to schedule service, you may contact KitchenAid at the number below. Have your complete model number ready. You can find your model and serial number on the label located near the door on the right-hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher in
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