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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
LAVE-VAISSELLE 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 notre sit
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES DISHWASHER SAFETY.............................................................. 3 LA SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLE ...................................... 25 Before Using Your Dishwasher....................................................4 Avant d’utiliser le lave-vaisselle .................................................26 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 13 1 14 2 15 3 4 16 5 17 6 18 7 19 8 20 9 10 21 22 23 11 24 12 1. Upper spray 9. 4-way HYDRO SWEEP™ 17. Middle spray arm spray arm 2. 2-Position top rack adjuster [two] 18. Silverware basket ® 10. Bottom rack 3. FLEXI-FOLD DOWN™ flexible tines 19. CULINARY CADDY utensil basket 11. Detergent dispenser 4. Removable top rack 20. Overfill protection float ® 12. Vent 5. SATINGLIDE upper rack track 21. Heating element 13. SURE-HOLD™ utility shelf [two] 6. Model and serial number
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7. 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 8. Press the Start pad on the front of the dishwasher door. Or 1. Rinse aid is essential for good drying. Be sure to fill the press the Start pad to repeat the same cycle and options as dispenser before you use your new dishw
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It is important for the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces. Place cups and glasses in the rows between tines. Placing them over the tines can lead to breakage and water spots. Load dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping if possible. For best drying, water must be able to drain from all surfaces. Load heavy pots and pans carefully. Heavy items can dent the stainless steel interior of the door if they are dropped or bumped. Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, co
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FLEXI-SPLIT™ divided tines To raise the top rack The row of tines on the right side of the top rack can be adjusted Lift the rack on either, or both, sides until the rack is level. to make room for a variety of dishes. NOTE: The top rack adjusters MUST be level. To lower the top rack Press both rack adjusters and slide the rack back to its original position. Removable Top Rack The removable top rack allows you to wash larger items such as stock pots, roasters, and cookie sheets in the bottom
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® CULINARY CADDY utensil basket Use the utensil basket to hold specialty cooking utensils (wooden spoons, spatulas, and similar items), or overflow silverware items. 12 place setting The basket hangs on the bottom rack in the right corner. Load the Do not load glasses, cups, or plastic items in the bottom basket while it is on the bottom rack or remove the basket for rack. Load small items in the bottom rack only if they are loading on a counter or table. secured in place. NOTE: Spin the
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The large rack insert The small rack insert 1 3 allows you to wash a number of large plates, platters, and allows you to wash smaller plates, saucers, and bowls. When trays. Removing this insert allows you to wash larger items you remove this insert, you have more flexibility when moving such as casseroles, large mixing bowls, stock pots, and the medium insert forward or back to wash larger items. roasters. The medium rack insert, 1 2 2 when in the position as shipped, allows you to w
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To remove small insert 2. Push down on insert until handle fits against outer rack edge. Front view from inside rack 1. Pull out toward the back of rack and lift up to release. 3. When center tab under handle locks in under the middle side 2. Lift insert out of rack. rack wire, the insert is in place. (See illustration.) NOTE: It will be easier to install the inserts if you remove the To install small insert silverware basket from the rack. To install large insert Front view from inside rack 1
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The larger Main Wash section automatically empties detergent into the dishwasher during the wash. (See the “Cycle Selection Loading Silverware Basket Charts.”) Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents the basket out for loading on a counter or table. (See can produce excessive suds that can overflow out of the recommended loading pattern shown.) dishwasher and reduce washing performance. NOTE: Unload or
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Water Hardness Amount of Detergent Rinse Aid Dispenser Soft to Medium For normally soiled loads Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as Hard Water spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to Partially fill the Main Wash drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small 0 to 6 grains per section to the 20 line amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water. Your dishwasher is gallon Completely fill the Pre-Wash designed to use
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Dishwasher Performance Tips Cycle Selection Charts Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Select the wash cycle and options desired. Or press the Start Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry pad to 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
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Use this cycle for china and crystal. This cycle uses a Canceling a Cycle light wash and gentle dry. Anytime during a cycle, press the Cancel pad. Use main During the heated dry, the detergent heating element cycles on dispenser section. and off. Soil Rinse Main Rinse Purge† Final Dry Time Water Level Wash Heated (min) Usage Sensed Rinse (gal/L) The display shows 79* 7.1-8.6/ 120°F 135°F 27-33 Heavy cycled (49°C) (57°C) 71* 5.9/ 120°F 135°F 22.3 Light cycled (49°C) (5
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ENERGY SAVER™ Dry System Select this option to dry dishes without heat. ENERGY SAVER™ Adding Items During a Cycle Dry System is useful if you do dishes at night and unload in the You can add an item anytime that the Add a Dish indicator glows. morning. Open the door and check the detergent dispenser. If the cover is still closed, you can add items. To add items 1. Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle. Wait for the spraying action to stop before opening the door. The dishes take longer t
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5. Press the Start pad. The display will flash once to tell you that the delay has started. Wash System The five-level wash system provides excellent cleaning results. Four levels of filtration and a soil collector system filter the wash water and prevent food particles from redepositing on the clean dishes. NOTE: To cancel the delay, press 4-Hour Delay to turn the light The wash water continuously flows through the Ultra-Fine off or press the Start pad. filter, trapping food particles.
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Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments WASHING SPECIAL No Hollow-Handle Knives Handles of some knives are attached to ITEMS the blade with adhesives which can loosen if washed in the dishwasher. If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with Pewter, Brass, No the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. Bronze High water temperatures and detergent Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments can discolor or pit the finish. Aluminum Yes Disposable No High water temperature and deter
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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 dishwasher from water backing up into it. 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 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... Did you choose the cycle that describes the most difficult soil Dishwasher is not operating properly in your dishwasher? If you have some items with heavier soils, use a heavier cycle. Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle Is the water te
