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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.com/canada
LA VE-V AISSELLE ENCASTRÉ
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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES DISHWASHER SAFETY.............................................................. 3 LA SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLE ...................................... 20 Before Using Your Dishwasher....................................................4 Avant d’utiliser le lave-vaisselle .................................................21 PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................ 5 PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ...............................
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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™ 10. Middle spray arm spray arm 2. Top rack 11. Silverware basket 7. Bottom rack 3. FLEXI-FOLD DOWN™ flexible tines 12. Overfill protection float 8. Detergent dispenser 4. Model and serial number label 13. Heating element 9. Vent 5. Water inlet opening [in tub wall] 14. Rinse aid dispenser 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 the T op Rack Loading the 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 fro
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Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other large items at the NOTES: sides and back. Loading such items in front can keep the Do not load silver or silver-plated silverware with stainless water spray from reaching the detergent dispenser. steel. These metals can be damaged by contact with each other during washing. Some foods (such as salt, vinegar, milk products, fruit juices, etc.) can pit or corrode silverware. Run a rinse cycle if you do not have a full load to wash immediately. DIS
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NOTE: Use both sections for cycles with 2 washes. Use only the main wash section for cycles with 1 wash. See the “Cycle Rinse Aid Dispenser Selection Chart” for more details. Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to How much detergent to use drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of amount of the rinse aid into the rinse
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Dishwasher Efficiency Tips Cycle Selection Chart Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Select the wash cycle and options desired. Or press START to Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry repeat the same cycle and options as the previous cycle. spot-free. Is the water temperature too low? For best NOTE: If the last cycle you completed was a rinse cycle, the dishwashing results, water should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters dishwasher will run the la
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Use this cycle for pre- rinsed and lightly-soiled Changing a Cycle or Setting loads. During the heated dry, the heating During the first minute of a cycle Use the main wash element cycles on and Press a new cycle and/or options. detergent dispenser off. section. After the first minute of a cycle Pre- Rinse Main Purge† Final Dry Time Water 1. Press Wash Wash Heated (min) Usage Rinse (gal/L) 71* 5.5/21 120°F 135°F cycled (49°C) (57°C) CANCEL/DRAIN g
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To delay the start Hi-Temp Scrub Select this option to heat the water during parts of the cycle, and 1. Close the door. add a rinse. Higher water temperatures and an extra rinse helps 2. Select a wash cycle and options. clean tough soil. Hi-Temp Scrub, with the Heavy cycle, heats the Press DELAY HOURS 1 time for a 2-hour delay, 2 times for a water in the main wash and the prewash. Hi-Temp Scrub, with 4-hour delay, or 3 times for an 8-hour delay start. the Normal cycle, raises the water tempe
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Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Drying System Crystal Yes 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. Glass Yes Milk glass yellows with repeated dishwasher washing. IMPORTANT: The vapor is hot. Do not touch the vent during drying. Ho
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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 Your Dishwasher 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 out
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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 cy
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NOTE: To remove spots and film from dishes, try a white Orange stains on plastic dishes or dishwasher interior vinegar rinse. This procedure is intended for occasional use Are large amounts of tomato-based foods on dishes placed only. Vinegar is an acid and using it too often could damage in the dishwasher? Stains gradually fade over time. Regular your dishwasher. use of heated drying will slow fading. Stains will not affect 1. Wash and rinse dishes. Use an air-dry or an energy savi
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In Canada ASSISTANCE Call the KitchenAid Canada Customer Interaction Center toll free: 1-800-461-5681 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (EST) OR SERVICE Our consultants provide assistance with: Features and specifications on our full line of appliances. Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If Referrals to local dealers. you still need help, follow the instructions below. For service in Canada When calling, please know
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® KITCHENAID DISHWASHER WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of installation, 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 C
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LA SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLE Votre sécurité et celle des autres est très importante. Nous donnons de nombreux messages de sécurité importants dans ce manuel et sur votre appareil ménager. Assurez-vous de toujours lire tous les messages de sécurité et de vous y conformer. Voici le symbole d’alerte de sécurité. Ce symbole d’alerte de sécurité vous signale les dangers potentiels de décès et de blessures graves à vous et à d’autres. Tous les messages de sécurité suivront le symbole d’alerte de sé
