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Models/Modèles KUDS25SH and KUDC25CH
9744039A
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TABLE OF TABLE DES CONTENTS MATIÈRES DISHWASHER SAFETY ................................................... 3 LA SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLE............................26 Before Using Your Dishwasher......................................... 4 Avant d’utiliser le lave-vaisselle...................................... 27 PARTS AND FEATURES .................................................... 5 PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES .................................. 28 START-UP GUIDE.............................
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DISHWASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. D
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Before Using Your GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: Dishwasher The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The dishwasher is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appro- priate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all
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PARTS AND FEATURES 1. Upper spray 8. Heating element 15. Stemware holders 2. Top spray arm 9. Detergent dispenser 16. FLEXI-FOLD DOWN™ flexible tines 3. Water inlet opening 10. Vent 17. FLEXI-BASKET™ split 4. Model and serial number label 11. FLEXI-SPLIT™ divided tines silverware basket 5. Cup shelf 12. Cup shelf 18. Overfill protection float 6. Bottom rack 13. Top rack 19. Rinse aid dispenser 7. 4-WAY HYDRO SWEEP™ 14. Light item clips spray arm 5
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Control Panels Model KUDS25SH Model KUDC25CH 6
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START-UP GUIDE LOADING YOUR Before using your dishwasher, remove all hang tags, DISHWASHER temporary labels, and packaging materials. 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 items from the dishes. It is not necessary to rinse 1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or the dishes before putting them in the dis
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■ Load plastic items in the top rack only. Only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe” are recommended. Loading the Top Rack ■ Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller move them during the cycle. items. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) ■ To avoid chipping, do not let stemware touch other NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary items. from the drawings shown. ■ Small bowls, pans, and other utensils can
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Flexible tines, top rack The row of tines on the left side of the top rack can be Loading the Bottom Rack adjusted to make room for a variety of dishes. The tine adjuster has a teal colored tip. Gently push the tine down, The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, toward the center of the rack, to make room for larger and utensils. Items with cooked-on or dried-on food dishes. should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. (See recommended loading pattern
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Silverware basket The split silverware basket can be separated and placed Loading the into the bottom rack in several locations. Silverware Basket Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. NOTE: Unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks to avoid spilling water droplets on the silverware. ■ Place small items like baby bottle caps, jar lids, corn cob holders, etc., in the section(s) with hinged cover(s).
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2. Fill the Main Wash section with detergent. See “How Much Detergent to Use.” 3. Close the Main Wash dispenser cover. Fill the Pre- USING YOUR Wash section. DISHWASHER Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The smaller Pre- Wash section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door. It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing detergent. NOTE: Use both sections for cycles with 2 washes. Use only the covered section for cycles with 1 was
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Water Hardness Amount of Detergent Rinse Aid Dispenser Soft to Medium For normally soiled loads: Hard Water Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can ■ Partially fill the Main Wash dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by 0 to 6 grains per section (2 tbs or 30 g) allowing water to drain off of the dishes during the final gallon rinse by releasing a small amount of the rinse aid into the ■ Fill the Pre-Wash section rinse water. Your dishwasher is designed to use a
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Dishwasher Efficiency Tips Cycle Selection Chart Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing Select the wash cycle and options desired. Or press detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and START to use the same cycle and options as the previous helps glasses dry spot-free. For best dishwashing results, cycle. water must be at least 120°F (49°C) as it enters the NOTE: If the last cycle you completed was a rinse cycle, dishwasher. Loads may not wash as well if the water the
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Use this cycle for loads Use both Use this rinse cycle for Do not with normal amounts of detergent rinsing dishes, glasses, use food soil. (The energy- dispenser and silverware that will detergent usage label is based on sections. not be washed right with this this cycle.) away. cycle. Soil Pre- Rinse Main Rinse Final Dry Time Water Soil Pre- Rinse Main Rinse Final Dry Time Water Level Wash Wash or Heated (min) Usage Level Wash Wash Heated (min) Usage † Sensed Purge Rinse (gal/L)
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SUPER SCRUB™ option Select this high-temperature option for improved cleaning Changing a Cycle or Setting of heavily soiled dishes. Selecting this option adds heat and wash time to the wash cycle. Heating the water helps During the first minute of a cycle improve washing results. Press a new cycle and/or options. After the first minute of a cycle 1. Press NOTE: Super Scrub is an option with Soak & Scrub, Normal and Anti-Bacteria. Energy Saver Dry Select this option to dry dishes without heat
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3. Press DELAY HOURS 1 time for a 2-hour delay, 2 times Child Lock for a 4-hour delay, or 3 times for a 6-hour delay start. Use Child Lock to prevent your dishwasher from accidentally being turned on. Use Child Lock, also, to prevent accidental cycle or option changes during a cycle. The number glows above Delay Hours. The dishwasher starts the cycle in the selected number of hours. When CHILD LOCK is lit, all buttons are disabled. 4. Press START. NOTES: NOTE: To cancel the delay, press
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Wash System Drying System The five-level wash system provides excellent cleaning During drying, you can see steam escaping through the results. A triple filtration and soil collector system filters the vent at the upper left corner of the door. This is normal as wash water and prevents food particles from redepositing the heat dries your dishes. on the clean dishes. ■ The wash water continuously flows through the Ultra- Fine filter, trapping food particles. A small amount of water remains un
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MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE?/COMMENTS Pewter, Brass, No WASHING Bronze High water temperatures and detergent can discolor or pit the SPECIAL ITEMS finish. Disposable No If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check Plastics with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. Cannot withstand high water temperatures and detergents. MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE?/COMMENTS Plastics Yes Aluminum Yes Always check manufacturer’s High water temperature and recommendations before washing.
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Drain Air Gap CARING FOR Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn’t draining well YOUR Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a drain air gap between a built-in dishwasher and the DISHWASHER home drain system. If a drain is clogged, the drain air gap protects your dishwasher from water backing up into it. Cleaning Your Dishwasher 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
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5. Remove the spring clamp from the water outlet and separate from the water supply valve; drain water into Storing Your Dishwasher pan. 6. Reconnect both water inlet and water outlet to the Storing for the summer water supply valve. Protect your dishwasher during the summer months by 7. Empty the pan and reposition it under the water pump. turning off the water supply and power supply to the 8. Remove the clamp and disconnect the drain hose from dishwasher. the water pump; drain water int
