KitchenAid KUDH24SE User's Manual
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1. we recommend that you only use factory authorized parts These parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new KITCHENAID appliance To locate factory authorized replacement parts in your area call your nearest authorized service centre For further assistance lf you need further assistance you can write to KitchenAid Canada with any questions or concerms at Consumer Relations Department KitchenAid Canada 1901 Minnesota Court Mississauga Ontario L5N 3A7 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence look for the page number TOPIC ASSISTANCE Ganada seercnroreok id eens MISA aaa ee ee eet CLEANING COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS SONNO oa a tien steers CONTROL PANEL LIGHTS CYCLE Canceling coooa Selection Chart ccc seeeeeeeeeenens DETERGENT How muchasi annaa eai What ype secesie nucesiiesisiaiai DISHWASHER OPERATION Adding dishes during cycle Canceling cycle nneeeeesesrssreseres Changing setting esseesereeeeees Stanin oieee DISPENSER Deterg nt cccccccneecceconsccnsesceenncnssanes Rinse agent os case cectetencesneccadeonnsieiseies DRAIN AIR GAP ssesessnseasennes DRYING SYSTEM ccecccccsnenenes ENERGY SAVING sisrerirer FEATURES PARTS ccccccccreneesees FILM SPOTS REMOVING cei2. Batch _ Ogogdis 7 NRPDS
3. CLEAN lights will turn off WATER HEATING heating Wash or rinse action contin c ues while the water The Clean light will turn off when you open the door heats OPERATING YOUR DISHWASHER Changing a setting Select the During the first 2 minutes of 2 Open the door and check the detergent wrong cycle a cycle dispenser to be sure it is properly filled for the new cycle 3 Close the door After the first 2 minutes of 4 Press new Wash Selection and Option a cycle pads then press the Start pad 1 Press the Cance pad to drain any water and to reset the control Press new Wash Selection and Option pads CANCEL Adding dishes during a cycle You can add an item to the dishwasher 2 Open the door and add the dishes during the first 10 minutes of the cycle 3 Close the door 1 Unlatch the door to stop the cycle Waita 4 The dishwasher will start automatically moment for the spray action to stop before after a 5 second pause when you close opening the door the door Drying system During drying vapor escapes through the vent at the upper left corner of the door This is normal The vapor is the result of moisture in the dishwasher being removed during drying IMPORTANT The vapor is hot Do not touch the vent during drying UPERATING YOUR DISHWASHER Quiet operating tips To avoid thumping and clattering noises during operation e Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the ra
4. Throughout Canada for service Call toll free 1 800 807 6777 8 a m 6 p m EST If you need assistance or service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assis tance or Service section or by calling one of the telephone numbers above When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label see diagram on page 4 Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty service Model Number Builder Dealer Name Serial Number Address Date Installed Phone UNDERSTANDING DISHWASHER SAFETY Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire electrical shock or other injuries IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using the dishwasher follow basic precautions including the following e Read all instructions before using the dishwasher e Use the dishwasher only for its intended function e Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in the dishwasher and
5. ccccceseseeeeeeseeees 17 DISHWASHER WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY FROM DATE OF INSTALLATION Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized KitchenAid servicing outlet SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FROM DATE OF INSTALLATION Replacement parts for the one third horsepower motor if defective in materials or workmanship Replacement parts for the electronic controls if defective in materials or workmanship Replacement parts for the heating element if defective in materials or workmanship LENGTH OF KITCHENAID KITCHENAID WARRANTY WILL PAY FOR WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the dishwasher 2 Instruct you how to use the dishwasher 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Correct house plumbing B Repairs when dishwasher is used in other than normal home use C Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse improper installation or installation not in accordance with local electrical and plumbing codes D Any labor costs during the limited LIFETIME Replacement parts and repair warranty WARRANTY labor for the stainless steel tub E Replacement parts or repair labor FROM DATE OF or inner door if the tub or inner costs for units operated outside t
6. keep them out of the reach of children When loading items to be washed 1 Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal 2 Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut type injuries e Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent For plastic items not so marked check the manufacturer s recommendations e Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use e Do not operate the dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place Do not tamper with controls e Do not abuse sit on or stand on the door or dish racks of the dishwasher e To reduce the risk of injury do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher e Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE If the hot water system has not been used for such a period before using the dish washer turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas As the gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame during this time hage oai Remove the door to the washing compart ment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it For a grounded cord connected dishwasher GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS The dishwasher must be grounded In the event
7. rinsing results Preparing to load the dishwasher e Scrape leftover food bones toothpicks e Make sure pot lids and handles pizza pans cookie sheets etc do not touch interior walls or interfere with the spray arm rotation e Run a Rinse Only cycle to keep dishes moist if you do not plan to wash them soon Foods like eggs rice pasta spinach and cooked cereals may be hard to remove if they are left to dry and other hard items from dishes It is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher e Load dishes so soiled surfaces face the spray down or inward It is important for the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces Take care when loading heavy pots or pans into the dishwasher They can dent the stainless steel interior of the door if they are dropped or bumped Loading the upper rack The upper rack is designed for cups glasses and other small items Load cups and glasses in the upper rack only in the rows between the prongs Placing them over the prongs can cause them to chip or break e China crystal and other delicate items must not touch each other during dish washer operation Damage may occur e Place items so open ends face down for best cleaning and draining e Load plastic items securely in the upper rack only Wash only plastic items marked dishwasher safe e Secure lightweight items so they don t overturn during washing Wedge light weight ite
8. Model KUDH24SE pet v ARE GUIDE KitchenAid Sculptura Undercounter Dishwasher A Note to You 00008 Understanding Dishwasher Safety Knowing Your Dishwasher s Features Start Up Guide Loading Your Dishwasher cece Washing Special PEGI anaa ara Using the Dispensers Operating Your Dishwasher aacsacscna Caring for Your Dishwasher nsee Solving Common Dishwashing Problems cee Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance or Service essre INGOX sssensesseen Warranty eessesssressreess In the U S A for assistance or service call the Consumer Assistance Center i 800 422 1230 In Canada for assistance i x or service see page 2 9743100 A NOTE TO YOU Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID appliance KITCHENAID designs the best tools for the most important room in your house To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It contains valuable information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Cara In the U S A For assistance or service Call the Consumer Assistance Center toll free 1 800 422 1230 _ Throughout Canada for assistance Call the Consumer Assistance Centre toll free 1 800 461 5681 8 30 a m 6 p m EST
9. antiques and feather edged crystal oo a a SS Black or Aluminum items Load aluminum pieces so that they will not rub gray marks touching dishes against dishes during washing Do not wash on dishes throw away aluminum items in the dishwasher You can remove aluminum markings by using a mild abrasive cleanser Removing spots and film Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a 3 Close the door liquid rinse agent A rinse agent prevents 4 Select the Normal cycle and Energy Saver water from forming droplets and drying as Dry option then press Start Do not use spots or streaks l detergent Allow the dishwasher to complete To remove spots and film on dishes and the entire cycle glasses or hard water film lime buildup on l _ the interior of the dishwasher you may use NOTE This procedure is intended for occa white vinegar with the following procedure Sional use only Vinegar is an acid and 1 Load clean dishes and glasses in the excessive use may damage your dishwasher dishwasher in regular manner Do not load silverware or other metals in the dishwasher 2 Put 2 cups of household vinegar in a glass or dishwasher safe measuring cup and stand it upright in the bottom rack TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling for service if your appliance fails to operate review the following list and the Solving Com mon Dishwashing Problems section on pages 21 23 before calling your dealer This could
10. bels attached Cans with glue can loosen in your dishwasher clog spray arms or the pump and will reduce washing performance Cast Iron No Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust China Yes Always check manufacturer s recommendations Stoneware before washing Antique hand painted or over the glaze patterns may fade Gold leaf can discolor or fade Crystal Yes Always check manufacturer s recommendations before washing Some types of leaded crystal can etch with repeated washings Gold No Gold colored flatware will discolor Glass Yes Milk glass will yellow with repeated washings Hollow No Handles of some knives are attached to the biade Handle with adhesives which may loosen if washed in the Knives dishwasher Pewter Brass No High water temperatures and detergent can and Bronze discolor or pit finish Plastics Yes Always check manufacturer s recommendations before washing Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand high water temperatures and detergents Load plastics in top rack only Disposable No Cannot withstand high water temperatures and Plastics detergents Stainless Yes Run a Rinse Only cycle if not washing immediately Steel a Prolonged contact with food containing salt vinegar milk products or fruit juice could damage finish Sterling Silver Yes Runa Rinse Only cycle if not washing immedi or Silver Plate ately Prolonged contact with food containing salt acid or sulfide eggs
11. ck e Make sure pot lids and handles pizza pans cookie sheets etc do not touch the dishwasher sides or interfere with the spray arm rotation e Where possible load items so they do not touch one another NOTE Keep sink drain plugs inserted during dishwasher operation to prevent noise trans fer through drains Normal operating sounds Some normal sounds you might hear while the dishwasher is running e The fill valve opening or closing and the sound of water entering the dishwasher e Items being ground up in the food disposer e Wash rinse action of water spray To minimize noise of water circulating on dishes see Loading your dishwasher on pages 7 9 Energy saving tips e Set your home water heater to provide a minimum of 120 F 49 C incoming water to the dishwasher To check water temperature 1 Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher Set a cup under the faucet and place a candy or meat thermometer in it 2 Run hot water for at least 1 minute into the 2 cup allowing the water to overflow Check the tempera ture If the water temperature is below 120 F 49 C have a qualified person raise the thermostat setting on your water heater e Water being pumped out during drain portion of a cycle e Detergent cup opening e Pump motor starting e Run the dishwasher only with a full load e Use only the cycle and options that you need e Run the dishwas
12. e that will not be washed right away e Do not use detergent with the Rinse Only cycle t Expect longer cycle times if water entering the dishwasher is not hot enough Canceling a cycle OPERATING YOUR DISHWASHER Cancel anytime You can cancel a cycle anytime during the cycle 1 Press the Cancel pad once then wait 2 Let the dishwasher drain completely time Cancel is pressed and draining begins The Cancel light will glow There CANCEL is a 5 second pause between the Option selections Customize your cycles Press a pad to select an option If you Energy Saver Dry change your mind press the pad again to Use this option to air dry dishes without heat turn the option off To select a different For best results keep the rinse option press another pad agent dispenser filled Under certain conditions hard water empty rinse High Temp Wash agent dispenser plastic items in the Select this option and water will heat during load etc you might find some water left on the main wash for better cleaning plastics dishes and silverware of heavily soiled dishes Water heating is automatic in the wash portions and final rinse of the Pots amp Pans cycle and in the final rinse of the Normal and Light China cycles Control panel lights Clean Light Water Heating Light The Clean light glows when a cycle has The Water Heating light glows while water in finished All other the dishwasher is
13. ergent and over loading the dishwasher White spots Seasoning removed by Reseason your cookware after a dishwasher on cookware dishwasher detergents washing See cookware manufacturer s instruc with non tions or coat pan with cooking oil and wipe stick finish clean with a paper towel Dishes do not dry completely PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION el aa a EE ee aaa Dishes are Water temperature is Set your water heater to ensure that the water not dry too low entering the dishwasher is at least 120 F 49 C See page 17 for recommended procedure under Energy saving tips Water does not drain Do not overload the dishwasher so that the off of dishes water can drain off the dishes adequately and use a liquid rinse agent to help speed drying See pages 7 9 for proper loading instructions Do not use the Energy Saver Day option Rinse agent not used Fill the rinse agent dispenser See page 13 for instructions Plastics Some plastics might need to be towel dried Energy Saver Dry Do not use the Energy Saver Dry option on the option used next load of dishes SOLVING COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS Dishes are damaged during cycle m t PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Chipping Improper loading Load dishes and glasses so they are stable of dishes and do not strike together while washing Moving the racks in and out smoothly will also minimize chipping NOTE Hand wash some types of china and glassware such as
14. ge 18 NN a a a White residue Some detergents foam a lot and can build up on the access panel appears on front Try using less detergent or a different brand to reduce foaming of access panel and eliminate buildup Odor in the Run a Rinse Only cycle at least once or twice a day until a full load dishwasher is accumulated TROUBLESHOOTING Noises PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Grinding grat Has a hard object entered the pump The sound should stop when the ing crunching object is ground up If it does not stop after the next cycle call for ser or buzzing vice See page 17 for Normal operating sounds sounds Vapor appears PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Vapor from door This ts normal when dishwasher is in the drying portion of a cycle See Drying system on page 16 Help is at your fingertips follow these instructions in the U S A Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center toll free 1 800 422 1230 AS When calling Please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance see page 2 This information will help us to better respond to your request Our consultants provide assistance with e Features and specifications on our full line of appliances e Installation information e Use and maintenance procedures if you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you only use factory authorized parts These parts will fit rig
15. he INSTALLATION door develops water leak caused by rust through as a result of defective materials or workmanship United States F Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home G Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 4 96 KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may valiy from state to state or province to province z Outside the United States or Canada A different Arany may apply pet details please contact your authorized KitchenAid dealer as If you need assistance or service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section In the U S A call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1 800 422 1230 In Canada call KitchenAid Canada at one of the telephone numbers listed on page 2 lt KitchenAid Benton Harbor MI U S A 49022 2692 ge ws 9743100 5 96 1996 KitchenAid Registered Trademark of KitchenAid Printed in U S A NOTES LIBRARY Received Copied Entered LIS Received Scanned
16. her during off peak hours if your utility company offers reduced rates on electricity during specific times of day e Run the dishwasher at night during the summer to reduce daytime heat buildup in your home Do not rinse dishes before loading e Use the Energy Saver Dry option CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER Your new dishwasher is designed to give you many years of dependable service However there are a few things you are expected to do in order to maintain your dishwasher properly This section tells you how to clean and care for your dishwasher HYDROSWEEP wash system Water filtered for cleaner dishes The HYDROSWEEP Wash System in your 4 way HYDROSWEEP dishwasher provides excellent cleaning results The wash water is continuously filtered by a triple filtration and soil collector system to prevent food particles from redepositing on clean dishes The filter The filter continuously filters the wash water and traps the food particles that have been removed from the dishes A small amount of water will always remain under the filter to A Coarse strainer keep the pump seal moist not removable The water jets The food particles are removed from the Ultra Fine filter by 2 water jets that are located underneath the 4 way HYDROSWEEP arm The coarse strainer A coarse strainer will prevent bones pits and other large objects from entering the pump system You should periodically check the strainer fo
17. hosphorous content of less than 8 7 you may need to use more detergent or use a detergent with a phosphorous content higher than 8 7 NOTE Water hardness may change over a period of time Contact your local water utility or area water softening company to determine your water hardness or order water hardness test strip part number 4171690 through the Consumer Assistance Center USING THE DISPENSERS Using the rinse agent dispenser A rinse agent prevents water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks It also improves drying by allowing water to drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small amount of the rinse agent into the rinse water Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse agent Do not use a solid or bar type rinse agent Filling the dispenser The rinse agent dispenser holds 5 2 fluid ounces of rinse agent Under normal conditions this will last for about 3 months You do not have to wait until the dispenser is empty to refill it Try to keep it full but be careful not to overfill it 1 Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open 2 Turn the dispenser knob to Open and lift it out 3 Add rinse agent until the indicator window looks full If you overfill the excess rinse agent may overflow the dispenser and cause oversudsing during the wash cycle 4 Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth 5 Replace the dispenser knob and turn it to Clo
18. ht and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new lf you need further assistance you can write to KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c o Correspondence Dept 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence E REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting on pages 24 25 It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help If you need assistance or service e Accessory and repair parts sales e Do it yourself repair help e Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc e Referrals to local dealers service companies and repair parts distributors KitchenAid service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized KitchenAid service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages If you need replacement parts KITCHENAID appliance To locate factory authorized replacement parts in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number or your nearest authorized service center For further assistance if the dealer authorized servicer and KitchenAid have failed to res
19. in clogs The drain air gap is usually located on top of Drain air gap the sink or countertop near the dishwasher To order drain air gap part number 300096 contact your local KitchenAid dealer You can also call 1 800 422 1230 in the U S A or 1 800 807 6777 in Canada 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 the cleaning or repair of the external drain air gap Prevent water backup To clean the drain air gap Clean the drain air gap periodically to ensure proper drainage of your dishwasher Follow the drain air gap cleaning instructions provided by the manufacturer With most types you lift off the chrome cover unscrew the plastic cap and then check for any buildup of soil Clean if necessary Dishes are not cleaned completely PROBLEM Food soil left on dishes Spotting and Use rinse agent to help eliminate spotting and filming To remove hard water film see Removing spots and film on page 23 filming i CAUSE Slowdown of spray arm due to high suds Improper loading Insufficient fill due to low water pressure Use of incorrect too little or ineffective detergent Detergent cakes in dispenser Water temperature too low Hard water or high mineral content in water Water temperature is too low Use of i
20. mayonnaise and seafood can damage finish n No Can rust Wooden Ware No Wash by hand Always check manufacturer s recommendations before washing Untreated wood can warp crack or lose its finish USING THE DISPENSERS For best washing results it is important to use the correct amount of detergent and a rinse agent Read this section for information on using both properly The detergent dispenser The detergent dispenser has 2 sections The smaller Prewash section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door The larger Main Wash section empties detergent into the dishwasher during the wash cycle 1 If the dispenser cover is closed open the Rotate blue cover by rotating the blue button down button to open LLL 2 Fill the Main Wash section with detergent Main Wash section Prewash section PRE WASH The amount of detergent needed depends on the amount of food soil on the dishes and water hardness See the detergent usage chart on page 12 3 Close the dispenser cover and fill the Prewash section NOTE Do not use detergent with the Rinse Only cycle USING THE DISPENSERS Using the detergent dispenser What type of detergent to use e Use automatic dishwasher detergent only e Add detergent to the dispenser just before NOTE Never use soap hand dishwashing Starting the dishwasher detergent or laundry detergent These e Keep detergent container tightly closed i
21. ms against one another or overlap them with heavier dishes e Load bowls in the cemer section for best stability He H Mixed load P 3 KTH x N ZO NIY KG i RN Save time and energy Upper rack loading tips LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER Loading the lower rack Lower rack The lower rack is designed for plates pans loading tips casseroles and utensils e Load items with cooked on or dried on food in the lower rack with soiled surfaces facing in toward the spray e For maximum capacity and stability of an all plate load stagger or overlap small plates with large ones e Load plates side to side along with pots pans and large cookware as shown e Do not put small items in the lower rack if they are not secured in place AAT AS ee ee ee T 1 Utensil load e Load soup cereal and serving bowls in the rack in a variety of ways depending upon their size and shape Load bowls securely between the rows of prongs Do not nest bowls because the spray won t reach their surfaces e Do not load items between the bottom rack and the side of the dishwasher tub This can block the water inlet opening Mixed load LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER Loading the silverware basket e Load the silverware basket while it is in the lower rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table e Mix items in each section of the basket some pointing up and some down IMPORTANT Always load sharp i
22. n a products will produce excessive suds which cool dry place out of the reach of children could cause flooding and reduce washing After opening a box of detergent should Details about detergent performance stay fresh for about 1 month Detergent e Follow manufacturer s instructions when exposed to moisture over a period of time using powdered liquid or gel dishwasher might become caked and ineffective detergents Concentrated Ultra powdered detergents usually call for lower usage than do standard powdered detergents How much detergent to use WATER HARDNESS AMOUNT OF DETERGENT Soft to Medium Hard For normal loads Water e Partially fill the Main Wash section 2 tablespoons or 0 6 grains per gallon 30 grams e Fill the Prewash section 2 tablespoons or 30 grams NOTE Add only 1 tablespoon or 15 grams of deter gent to the Prewash section if dishes are prerinsed or water is very soft For heavily soiled loads Fill the Main Wash section 3 tablespoons or 45 grams e Fill the Prewash section 2 tablespoons or 30 grams Medium to Hard Water Fill the Main Wash section 3 tablespoons or 45 grams 7 12 grains per gallon e Fill the Prewash section 2 tablespoons or 30 grams Different brands of dishwasher detergent e Excessive amounts of detergent combined have different amounts of phosphorus for with soft water may cause etching of softening water If you have hard water and glassware use a detergent with a p
23. ncorrect detergents Incorrect amount of detergent SOLVING COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS This section explains how you can handle minor performance problems Check this list before calling for service If you can t solve your dishwasher s problem review the Troubleshooting chart on pages 24 25 before calling for service information SOLUTION Use only recommended dishwasher deter gents not soap or laundry detergents Do not overfill the rinse agent dispenser Wipe up any spills before running a cycle _ Follow the loading instructions on pages 7 9 Your home water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi 138 828 kPa for a proper dishwasher fill You may need a booster pump on the water supply if the pressure is too low Use recommended dishwasher detergents and specified amounts only see page 12 for amounts but never use less than 1 table spoon For effective cleaning use only fresh detergent and store it tightly closed in a cool dry place Add detergent just before starting the dish washer Use fresh detergent and remove any caked detergent before filling the dispenser Set your water heater to ensure that the water entering the dishwasher is at least 120 F 49 C See page 17 for recommended procedure under Energy saving tips Set your water heater to ensure that the water entering the dishwasher is at least 120 F 49 C See page 17 for recommended procedure under Energy saving tips U
24. odel and in i Sas si Upper rack solid ad i a TE a gii p 7 number la f h as E NEE NET IT E BT A Ie toes 2 ee eg A SENEDE Lower rack N p 9 p 8 Heating l 4 w Pomen f HYDROSWEEP sfa spray arm Bea oe EHE a p 18 Detergent fs on a oar MSN dispenser r t p 11 Overflow protection Vent Control Panels KUDH24SE CLEAN WATER HEATING Cc gt a WASH SELECTIONS OPTIONS CILL 2 Cycle pads Option pads START UP GUIDE Before using your dishwasher AWARNING Fire Hazard Do not use an extension cord Doing so can result in death fire or electrical shock AWARNING 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 e Install where dishwasher is protected from the elements Protect against freezing to avoid possible rupture of fill valve Such ruptures are not covered by the warranty See winter storage information on page 19 Install and level dishwasher on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use AWARNING y Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher Connect ground wire to green ground nut in terminal box Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and connectors such as the cap on the drain outlet before installing See Installation Instructions fo
25. of a malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resis tance for electric current The dishwasher is equipped with a cord having an equip ment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances WARNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the dishwasher is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the dishwasher if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician For a permanently connected dishwasher GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS KNOWING YOUR DISHWASHER FEATURES Below is an illustration of your appliance with the parts and features called out To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly page references are included Parts and Features Water inlet STE Upper opening p aa AX spray arm h ss HH ee M
26. olve your problem you can contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry MACAP will in tum inform us of your action Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If you need assistance or service in Canada For assistance throughout Canada call the KitchenAid Canada Ly Consumer Assistance Centre toli free NS 8 30 a m 6 p m EST 1 800 461 5681 When calling Please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance see page 2 This information will help us to better respond to your request Our consultants provide assistance with e Features and specifications on our full line of appliances e Referrals to local dealers e Use and maintenance procedures For service throughout Canada call KitchenAid Canada toll free 8 a m 6 p m EST 1 800 807 6777 e Service and accessory and repair parts sales KitchenAid service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in Canada To locate the authorized KitchenAid service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts
27. ower supply to the dishwasher 3 Remove the 4 screws attaching access panel and lower panel to dishwasher using a hex socket nut driver or Phillips screwdriver Remove panels and set panels aside on a protective surface Shut off the water supply Place a pan under the fill valve and disconnect at both inlet and outlet sides Drain water into pan Place a pan under the check valve outlet and disconnect the flexible tubing at the check valve Drain the machine water into pan Leave the fill and check valves disconnected To restore service reconnect the fill valve and the flexible tubing at the check valve Turn on the electrical power supply and the water supply Close and latch the door Select the Normal cycle and let the machine com plete the cycle Check connections to make sure they are watertight and do not leak Water inlet Water lines may freeze Disconnecting water valves LARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER Storing your dishwasher cont Storing for the summer Protect your dishwasher during the summer months by turning off the water supply and electrical power connected to the dishwasher The drain air gap Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn t draining well Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a drain air gap between a built in dishwasher and the home drain system This device protects your dishwasher against water backing up into it when a dra
28. r complete information START UP GUIDE Using your new KITCHENAID dishwasher is simple Follow the steps below to get started For more information on specific steps and additional safety information see the page s next to the step you would like to know more about NOTE Before using your dishwasher remove all hang tags temporary labels and packaging materials Please also read the entire Use and Care Guide as it con tains important operating and safety information How to use your dishwasher Fast and easy 1 Load the dishwasher See pages 7 9 5 Push door firmly when closing start up m amp RAL_L7r 2 Spin the upper spray arm It should turn 6 Press the desired Wash Selection pad ih freely Check the See the Cycle Sl Seed adie an page 14 Then press lower spray arm also to make sure it turns freely the desired Option s pad s See page 15 for Option selections 3 Add detergent See pages 11 12 7 Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until water is hot Turn off water See page 17 4 Add rinse agent if needed See page 13 8 Press the Start pad The cycle will begin NOTE The dishwasher remembers the last cycle and option s you selected You only have to press the Start pad if you want to use the same cycle and option s LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER This section tells you how to properly load your dishwasher for the best washing gt and
29. r such items that may have mistakenly entered the dishwasher Overflow protection float The overflow protection float in the front right Check under corner of the dishwasher tank prevents the overflow dishwasher from overflowi g The float must protection float be in place for the dishwasher to operate Check under the float for objects that may g prevent the float from moving up or down CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER a Cleaning your dishwasher Cleaning the interior lf mineral deposits from hard water accumu Run the dishwasher through a Normal cycle late on the interior of your dishwasher clean with detergent after you are finished cleaning with a damp cloth or follow the instructions the interior indicated in Removing spots and film on page 23 Cleaning the exterior e Do not clean the dishwasher interior until it Wipe the control panel front and sides with has cooled a damp cloth then dry Never use detergents e Do not use any type of cleanser that may or abrasive cleansers which may damage cause foaming or sudsing Use cleansers the finish made for stainless steel products Storing your dishwasher Storing for the winter Protect your dishwasher and water lines against freezing if they are exposed to freezing temperatures in a seasonal dwell ing Refer to the Installation Instructions and have a qualified person do the following 1 Close the door 2 Turn off electrical p
30. save you the cost of a service call Dishwasher is not operating properly PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Dishwasher does Is the door tightly closed not run or stops during a cycle Having problems Has the cycle been set correctly See page 6 Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown or tripped Is the water supply turned on lf the motor has stopped because of an overload it will automatically reset itself within a few minutes If the motor does not start call for service L Dishwasher will ls the overflow protection float stuck in up position It should move up not fill and down freely Press down to release See page 18 Dishwasher Is the incoming water temperature low The dishwasher will run longer seems to run while water automatically heats or if the High Temp Wash option has _ too long been selected Set your water heater to ensure that the water entering the dishwasher is at least 120 F 49 C Water remains Wait for the cycle to finish A small amount of water remaining is normal in dishwasher Check the drain air gap if installed If it is clogged follow the manu facturer s cleaning instructions See page 20 Detergent Use fresh detergent and store it tightly closed in a cool dry place remains in Throw away any lumpy detergent covered Wait for the cycle to complete itself detergent cu 9 P Overflow protection float should move up and down freely See pa
31. se only recommended dishwasher detergents Heavy soil or hard water usually require the use of extra detergent See page 12 for recommended detergent amounts continued on next page Get the cleanest dishes possible SOLVING COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION en Spotting and Use of ineffective For effective cleaning use fresh dishwasher filming cont detergents detergent and store it tightly closed in a cool dry place Throw away any lumpy detergent Insufficient fill due to low Your home water pressure should be 20 to 120 water pressure psi 138 828 kPa for a proper dishwasher fill You may need a booster pump on the water supply if the pressure is too low pe Silica film Rinse agent not used Fill the rinse agent dispenser See the instruc or etching tions on page 13 silica film is a white milky A water chemical reac You may have to hand wash these items to looking tion with certain types of eliminate this problem completely Silica film deposit glassware usually and etching are permanent marks and cannot etching is a caused by some combina be removed To slow down the reaction you cloudy film tion of soft or softened can try using as little detergent as possible and water alkaline washing a liquid rinse agent Also underload the dish solutions insufficient washer to allow thorough rinsing and use the rinsing excessive Energy Saver Dry option det
32. sed Rinse agent setting The amount of rinse agent released into the final wash can be adjusted The factory setting is at 2 For most water conditions set the adjuster to 1 or 2 If there are rings or calcium hard water spots on dishes try a higher setting 4 5 or 6 To adjust setting Remove the dispenser knob then turn the adjuster inside the dispenser to the desired setting Use rinse agent for better drying Indicator Dispenser window knob Adjuster Adjustable rinse agent dispenser PRE WASH q J Heavily soiled dishes When washing later UPERATING YOUR UISHWASHER This section tells you how to operate the dishwasher Operating your dishwasher properly enables you to obtain the best possible results Cycle selection chart The dishwasher will wash and dry dishes according to the selections you make on the control panel The dishwasher remembers the last cycle and option s you selected You only have to press the Start pad if you want to use the same cycle and options CYCLE A y shows what steps are in each cycle Use this cycle for hard to clean heavily soiled pots pans casseroles and regular tableware ef pepe define cas Use this cycle for loads with moderate amounts of food soil The energy usage label is based on this cycle minutes gallons liters NORMAL Use this cycle for rinsing dishes glasses and silverwar
33. sir eerie LOADING LOWO TACK oriin a Preparing to load neeseseeneseeeeseree Silverware basket sccsseseeees Upper rack c sscesssessoorsesensaseases LOWER RACK ccccccssceeteteneeneeeneeee INDEX This index is alphabetical Look for the word or phrase you are interested in then PAGE i 26 sue beeen aaeee TOPIC PAGE MAINTENANCE CICA Secucestatctesaiieveteeiedestdnegtens Gaenecentesss 19 DAI GIT gapci i ai 20 Overflow protection float c e seeeeeeees 18 SONNO cea 19 HYDROSWEEP wash system 18 NOISES Normal operating sounds z essseeessresessee 17 Quiet operating tips cee eceeesseeeseneees 17 OPERATING rninn taae 14 17 OPTIONS SOI CUING aceiccnnsccadsssavsstsanresricascrsntcceereemies 15 OVERFLOW PROTECTION eeeeeeeeeee 18 PARTS FEATURES cccccsecsssncesccsecensnseeneeeees 4 RESPONSIBILITIES OWNER eo iiss Sativedpisesieetn Socios este nite 2 RINSE AGENT USING E E O 13 SAFETY aaa aeai 3 SILVERWARE BASKET ccssceseeeeeeeeeeees 9 SPECIAL ITEMS Washing UDS sesno eee 10 SPOTS FILM REMOVING saser a 23 START UP GUIDE sisinesccveccdicscanssiscavisncaperanteeses 5 STORING cise ecsexsetcirontitensinctectemmree asiaa 19 TROUBLESHOOTING eee esesceseeeeeeeeeeeees 24 UPPER RACK Loading societi 7 VAPOR cini N 16 WARRANTY ocrotire ein ssaa a 29 WATER Checking temperature
34. tems knives skewers forks etc pointing down e Load forks and spoons so they don t nest together Water spray cannot reach nested items e The silverware basket can also be removed for easy unloading Unload or remove the basket before unloading the upper rack to avoid spilling water droplets on the silverware NOTES e Don t load silver or silver plated silverware with stainless steel These metals can be damaged by contact with one another during washing e Some foods such as salt vinegar milk products fruit juices etc can pit or corrode silverware if left on for long periods of time Use the Rinse Only cycle when silverware is not washed immediately after use Lower rack loading tips kanl ODI ale sar aumaazn BOIDOODOOIO KOU IOOIOOULL a E BERA ESE SAU aT HT WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS If you have any doubts about washing a particular item check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE EXCEPTIONS SPECIAL INFORMATION Check with Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents may affect manufacturer finish of anodized aluminum All aluminum will darken when washed in the dishwasher This does not affect pan performance Disposable No Do not wash throw away aluminum pans in the Aluminum dishwasher These might shift during washing and transfer black marks to dishes and other items Bottles and No Wash bottles and cans by hand La
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