KitchenAid KDB-21 User's Manual
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1. house current They cannot be converted to operate on 220 volts 50 hertz house current e To protect against possible rupture of fill valve BE SURE water lines leading to the dishwasher as well as water lines in the dishwasher are protected against freez ing Such ruptures are not covered by the warranty e The door hinges or latch mechanism of your dishwasher should be removed if you discard or otherwise remove your dish washer from service In California itis a misdemeanor for anyone discarding the appliance not to follow this safety proce dure This extra step can save the lives of curious children at play GET TO KNOW YOUR DISHWASHER The Inside Story 1 Upper Level Power Wash 6 4 Way Hydro Sweep 2 Lower Rack 7 Self Cleaning Filter with Jet Spray 3 Cutlery Silverware Basket 8 Removable Coarse Strainer 4 Detergent Dispenser Automatic 9 Heating Element Rinse Agent Dispenser 10 Flo thru Drying Fan 5 Overflow Protection Float OPERATING YOUR DISHWASHER Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Sounds Load dishes into racks according to instructions on pages 13 and 14 DO NOT OPERATE DISHWASHER WITHOUT RACKS IN PLACE Add detergent to detergent dispenser See page 16 Firmly close the door and latch it by pushing the door handle down Advance Cycle Selection Dial slowly to corresponding cycle See page 10 for description of cycles Push Start Button You May Hear Whil2. do not plan to wash your dishes fairly soon after use run a RINSE amp HOLD CYCLE to keep them moist until you are ready to run the next wash cycle Never prewash dishes with a hand dishwashing detergent It will cause sudsing in the dishwasher and result in poor cleaning and or spotting and filming on the dishware UPPER RACK LOADING EXAMPLES Glasses stemware bowls pans and sau cers may be loaded together Stability is important when loading such items To achieve stability load glasses and cups between pins and over pins Bowls and cups may be loaded in the center row as shown 9 LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER LOWER RACK LOADING EXAMPLES a e For maximum capacity and stability of an e Cereal soup bowls may be loaded front to all plate load overlap or butterfly small back side to side and along the outer plates on right side as shown edge depending upon the shape e Plates may be loaded front to back or side e Glasses may be loaded in the upper or to side with pots pans and large lower rack along with plates bowls and cookware saucepans SILVERWARE BASKET The silverware cutlery basket can be removed for loading and unloading For best washing results e Load slim handled silverware with han dles up to prevent them from sticking out through the basket possibly causing dam age to the silverware or dishwasher Sharp utensils should be loaded with han dles up to prevent possibl
3. protects your dish washer against water backing up into it when a drain clogs The drain air gap is usu ally located on top of the sink or countertop near the dishwasher REMEMBER This external plumbing de vice is not part of your KitchenAid Dishwasher To clean the drain air gap Clean the drain air gap periodically to insure proper drainage of your dishwasher Follow drain air gap cleaning instructions provided by the manufacturer With most types just lift off the chrome cover unscrew the plastic cap and then check for any buildup of soil Clean if necessary Check the Air Gap Anytime Your Dishwasher Isn t Draining Well REMEMBER The warranty provided with your dishwasher does not cover service costs directly associated with the cleaning or repair of the external drain air gap Be SURE CLEAN WASH SYSTEM The Sure Clean Wash System in your dishwasher provides the best results possible The wash water is continuously filtered by a triple filtration and soil collec tor system to prevent food particles from redepositing on clean dishes The triple filtration system consists of a removable filter A an ultrafine filter B and a re movable coarse strainer C The removable filter continuously filters the wash water and traps the food particles that have been removed from the dishes on the outside of the filter These trapped food par ticles are removed from the filter
4. KitchenAid BUILT IN DISHWASHER MODEL KDB 21 USE amp CARE GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Important Safety Instructions 22 4 Ownership Registration Card 5 Important Facts 2ccseeeeseeeeseeennenn 5 Get To Know Your Dishwasher 6 Operating Your Dishwasher 7 Sounds You May Hear 00000005 7 Energy Saving Tips 2 0 cece eee eee eee 9 Dishwasher Cycles 000cccc cece eens 10 To Cancel A Cycle 0c cece cece eee eens 11 Adding Dishware During A Cycle 11 Special Tips On Dishwasher Use 12 Loading Your Dishwasher 000005 13 Upper Rack 0 0 00 cece eee ce cece een a 13 Lower Rack ccccccc cece eeeeeeeeeneseeeves 14 Silverware Basket 00ceceee eee ees 15 Filling The Detergent Dispenser 16 How Much Detergent To Use 17 Low Phosphate Detergents 17 Rinse AGSIS se ar 17 Caring For Your Dishwasher 18 Seasonal Storage cccceeaeeeeeneeeeeeneenn 18 Sure Clean Wash System 6 000ce eens 20 21 Problems Cause Solution Chart 22 23 To Remove Spots And Film 00000 23 Changing Front Panels cc accccccee 24 26 Option
5. al Front Panels 0 cccceeee ee eeee 26 When You Need Service 0000c ee 27 Warranty ccc cece cece cence e cece een ees Back Cover IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using your dishwasher follow basic precautions including the following 1 2 Read all instructions before using the dishwasher This dishwasher must be properly grounded see Installation Instructions for details Use the dishwasher only for its intended function Use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children When loading items to be washed a Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal b Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce risk of cut type injuries Do not wash plastic items unless marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent For plastic items not so marked check the manufacturers recommendations Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use 11 12 Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place Do not tamper with controls Do not abuse sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher To reduce the risk of injury do not allow children to play in or on a dishwasher Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not bee
6. blespoon of au tomatic dishwashing detergent in Main Wash compartment because there are in gredients in detergent to help protect your dinnerware The amount of detergent needed depends on the amount of food soil on the dishes and the hardness of water If you have hard water you will have to use more detergent than if you have soft water Excessive amounts of detergent combined with soft water may cause etching of glass Contact your local water utility area water softening company or state university ex tension agent to determine whether your water is hard or soft WATER HARDNESS Soft Water AMOUNT OF DETERGENT Fill each dispenser half full approximately 2 ta 0 4 grains blespoons per dispenser per gallon Medium Hard Fill each dispenser full approximately 2 Water tablespoons per dispenser 4 8 grains per gallon Hard Water Fill each dispenser completely approximately 8 12 grains 3 tablespoons per dispenser per gallon LOW PHOSPHATE DETERGENTS If you live in a state that mandates low phosphate dishwasher detergents phos phate content of 8 7 percent or less you may have to use more detergent particu larly if you have hard water Low phosphate detergents usually work well in soft water but in hard water they can cause spotting and filming even if the amount of detergent used is increased RINSE AGENTS Win The War Against Spotting Your dishwas
7. by the jet 20 spray action of water from the single spray nozzle D underneath the wash arm The ultrafine filter is cleaned by the nine water jets E underneath the 4 Way Hydro Sweep Wash Arm The removable coarse strainer C prevents bones pits and other large objects from en tering the pump system Occasionally check the strainer for such items that may have mistakenly gotten into the dishwasher The 4 Way Hydro Sweep Wash Arm the re The coarse strainer may be removed if movable filter and the coarse strainer may necessary To remove lift strainer out by be removed and cleaned if necessary If squeezing center section F and re food soils remain on the removable filter lift move To replace squeeze center Sec the 4 Way Hydro Sweep Wash Arm straight tion so clips snap into square notch up Check underside of wash arm to make sure the opening of the single stainless steel spray nozzle D and the nine water jets E are not blocked Next lift the removable filter straight up The Overflow Protection Float G in the front and out To clean scrub filter with a stiff left corner of the dishwasher tank prevents brush under running water To replace the dishwasher from overflowing The float snap removable filter over the ultrafine must be in place for the dishwasher to filter and then replace the wash arm operate When replacing wash arm be sure that NOTE A small amount of water always water jets on t
8. dishes to air dry naturally Under certain conditions you may find a few drops of water on the dish ware and silverware at the end of this cycle TO CANCEL A CYCLE The Cycle Selection Dial may be used to cancel any cycle in progress If water is present in the dishwasher turn the dial slowly to the drain portion of the wash or rinse You will hear water draining when you have advanced to the proper location Let the dishwasher drain completely Lift the door handle and advance the dial to the Normal Cycle This cancels the cycle If water is absent from the dishwasher lift door handle to stop dishwasher action Re latch door and advance dial to Normal Cycle This cancels the cycle TO START A NEW CYCLE Open dishwasher check detergent dis penser to be sure it is properly filled Close and latch door select the desired new cycle and push START button ADDING DISHWARE DURING A CYCLE You can add a forgotten item to the dish washer anytime before the main detergent wash portion of the cycle To stop the cycle just unlatch the door handle However opening the door during a cycle reduces the cleaning power so try to load all items be fore starting the cycle TO RESTART DISHWASHER Close the door and latch the handle push the start button and if desired the Energy Saver but ton The cycle will start exactly where it was stopped 12 SPECIAL TIPS ON DISHWASHER USE What Can and Cannot Be Washed in Your Dish
9. e Your Dishwasher is Running e the fill valve opening or closing and the sound of water entering the dishwasher e water being pumped out during drain portion of cycle e detergent cup opening e timer clicking as it advances or resets e pump motor starting TO CHECK YOUR WATER TEMPERATURE For best dishwashing results water should be at least 140 F 60 C as it enters the dishwasher To check the temperature use the faucet closest to your dishwasher Set the faucet control for the hottest water possible Run water into a glass set in the sink for at least one minute allowing it to overflow 2 Place a candy or meat thermometer in the glass and read it at the maximum setting 3 If the temperature is too low raise the setting on your water heater _ ENERGY SAVING TIPS Power to Spare e Use the ENERGY SAVER NO HEAT DRY option whenever possible If you don t need your dishes right away it pays to air dry them e Flash dry dishes After final rinse unlatch door and advance Cycle Selection Dial to Normal Cycle open door and pull out racks Because of the heat buildup in dishware during the wash cycle water evaporates quickly from the dishware NOTE In hard water areas flash drying can increase the likelihood of spotting and filming e Run the dishwasher only with a full load e Do not rinse dishware before loading e Use only the cycle and options that you need e Run the dishwasher at nig
10. e injury e The cutlery section in the front of the basket is for long handled utensils and long knives e Load forks and spoons with handles up and down so they do not nest together Nested items cannot be properly washed NOTE Silver and stainless steel flatware may be damaged if exposed to foods con taining salt vinegar milk products or fruit juices for long periods of time Use the RINSE amp HOLD CYCLE if flatware is not washed immediately after use 16 FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER Low Suds Mean High Performance 1 Use an automatic dishwasher detergent such as ALL CASCADE ELECTRASOL or FINISH Never use soap hand dishwashing detergent laundry detergent or laundry en zyme products They will produce exces sive suds and slow down the wash arm action which could cause flooding 2 Add detergent to the dispenser immedi ately before starting Detergent exposed to moisture over a period of time may become caked and ineffective An open box of deter gent should stay fresh for about one month 3 Fill the dispenser with the proper amount of detergent and close the compartment Fill the Main Wash compartment for Fill both the Prewash and Main the Light China Wash Cycle when Wash compartments for the Light the dinnerware is lightly soiled China Wash Cycle and the Normal Wash Cycle when dishes are heav ily soiled HOW MUCH DETERGENT TO USE Some Hard Facts ALWAYS use at least one ta
11. eater up so water entering dishwasher is 140 F 60 C low minimum See recommended procedure To Check Water Temperature page 8 Filter cleaning spray nozzle Remove lower wash arm and turn upside down Check single stainless steel on wash arm is blocked spray nozzle and nine water jets located on underside of wash arm See page 20 Check to make sure openings are not blocked Hard water or high mineral Conditioning the final rinse water with a liquid rinse agent helps eliminate content in water spotting and filming Keep the dispenser full with a rinse agent such as JET DRY at all times Water temperature is too Turn home water heater up so water entering dishwasher is 140 F 60 C Spotting and Filming low minimum See recommended procedure To Check Water Temperature page 8 Use of incorrect detergents Use recommended dishwasher detergents only Incorrect amount of Follow recommendations in dishwasher Use and Care Guide for amount detergent Heavy soil and or hard water generally require extra detergent Use of ineffective detergents Detergent should be fresh Store in a cool dry place preferably in an airtight container Discard lumpy detergent Insufficient fill caused by Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi for proper dishwasher fill A low water pressure booster pump on the water supply may be necessary if pressure is too low Dishes Do Not Dry Dishes do not drain properly Dishes must have pr
12. ective materials or workmanship OF INSTALLATION electrical and plumbing codes D Any labor costs during limited warranty E Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States KITCHENAID INC DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse quential 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 vary from state to state HOW TO ARRANGE FOR KitchenAid wholesale distributor SERVICE He is listed in the yellow pages of e First call your dealer or repair ser all metro area phone books under vice he recommends Dishwashing Machines e f for some reason he is not avail e All service should be handled lo i able or if you now reside in an cally by the dealer from whom you area other than where the unit purchased the unit or an author was purchased look in the yellow ized KitchenAid servicing outlet or pages of your phone book under wholesale distributor If your local Dishwashing Machines for au service is not satisfactory contact thorized KitchenAid servicing Consumer Affairs KitchenAid outlets Inc 3800 Space Drive Dayton Ohio 45414 9990 if T e If you are unable to obtain satis phone 513 454 6800 factory service contact the F 8900 A Specificat
13. ed to Main Wash compart ment of detergent dispenser Do not use detergent Follow with a LIGHT CHINA WASH CYCLE with detergent If treatment is needed more often than every other month the installation of an iron removal unit is recommended ware with Non Stick Finish washer detergents White Spots on Cook Seasoning removed by dish Re season cookware after dishwasher washing two to three days Odor in the Dishwasher Dishes only washed every Run a RINSE amp HOLD CYCLE at least once or twice a day until a full load is accumulated Chipping of Dishware Improper loading Removable Filter Needs Frequent Cleaning Filter is not placed in dishwasher correctly Load dishes and glasses so that they are stable and do not strike together from washing action Note Some types of china and glassware are too deli cate for automatic dishwashing and should be hand washed for example an tiques featheredged and similar types Moving racks in and out smoothly will also minimize chipping Make sure Removable Filter is seated properly under wash arm See page 20 Spray nozzle on wash arm is Remove lower wash arm see page 20 and turn upside down On under blocked Dishes not scraped before loading side of each tube is an indentation In one of these indentations is a nozzle hole which cleans filter Check to make sure the nozzle is not blocked Make sure leftover food bones toothpicks a
14. edge of panel until top edge of panel drops down Place panel assembly on a smooth flat surface and remove three screws B from either side of panel to remove the trim strip C Slide the color panel out Handle care fully so the panel will not be scratched or bent Turn the panel to the desired color Place the color panel in position then push the filler panel in behind it Replace the trim strip and the three screws With hands placed at sides of panel as sembly slide the top edge of the panel up into position under the control panel see illustration to the right Hold the panel in place and open the door Hold panel assembly in position with one hand Replace the two screws A on each side of the dishwasher door that se cure the panel assembly 25 LOWER PANEL 26 1 Remove two screws D located under panel assembly 2 With hands placed under ends of panel lift support tabs E and pull out until tabs clear kick plate F 3 Pull lower panel down until side flanges G clear the support strip H Lower panel is then removed from dishwasher 4 Place panel on a smooth flat surface and remove the two screws I from either side of the trim Take off the loos ened piece of trim 5 Slide the color panel out Handle care fully so the panel will not be scratched or bent Turn the panel to the desired color Place the color panel in position then push the
15. filler panel in place Replace the trim and screws I Taking the assembled lower panel slide the panel up onto the dishwasher front so that the side flanges G fit up be hind the support strip H If this is done improperly the lower panel will be loose and may fall off the dishwasher N O 8 Lift support tabs E of panel assem bly up and push lower portion of pane back until support tabs E rest on kick plate F 9 Replace the screws D 10 Check that upper and lower panels are secure 11 Reconnect electrical power supply OPTIONAL FRONT PANELS More to Choose From 1 Wood and Decorative Panels The stainless door trim will accommodate a custom wood front or a decorative panel in sert 1 4 inch thick Some wood panels and decorative panels are heavy and require heavy dishwasher door springs These may be ordered from your KitchenAid dealer as a service item part 240418 For more in formation on installing a custom wood front refer to the Dishwasher Installation instruc tions If you have misplaced these instruc tions please write to Consumer Affairs KitchenAid inc 3800 Space Drive Dayton Ohio 45414 9990 2 Solid Colors If the two colors provided with your dish washer do not match your kitchen decor optional panels are available from your KitchenAid dealer in a variety of decorator colors WHEN YOU NEED SERVICE Follow These Steps 1 If your dishwasher should fai
16. he wash arm are facing up remains in the bottom ofthe dishwasher under the ultrafine filter to keep the seal moist 21 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION CHART Look Here First A convenient checklist for handling minor performance problems Go over this list before call ing for service If you can t solve your dishwasher s problem turn to page 27 for service information PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Food Soil Left On Slowdown of wash arm due Use recommended dishwasher detergents only Never use soap or laundry Dishes to high suds detergents Add more dishwasher detergent to increase amount of suds inhibitors Improper loading Follow loading instructions in dishwasher Use and Care Guide Low water pressure due to Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi for proper dishwasher fill A insufficient fill booster pump on the water supply may be necessary if pressure is too low Use of incorrect too little or Use recommended dishwasher detergents only Follow recommendations in ineffective detergent Use and Care Guide for amounts never use less than one tablespoon per load Detergent must be fresh to be effective Always store it in a cool dry area preferably in an airtight container Detergent cakes in Use fresh detergent only Do not allow detergent to sit for several hours in a dispenser wet dispenser Have dispenser checked to make sure it is working properly Water temperature is too Turn home water h
17. her uses a liquid rinse agent A rinse agent helps water to sheet off dish ware faster than normal reducing water spots and speeding up the drying process To fill the rinse agent dispenser unscrew the cap located to the left of the detergent dispenser This reservoir will hold 7 fluid ounces of rinse agent enough to last a few months Be sure to replace the cap after fill ing the reservoir A small amount of rinse agent is automatically released during the final rinse Liquid rinse agents such as JET DRY are available in your local supermarket WARNING DISHWASHER DETER GENTS AND RINSE AGENTS CAN BE HARMFUL IF TAKEN INTERNALLY FOR SAFETY S SAKE PLEASE STORE THESE PRODUCTS OUT OF CHILDREN S REACH CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER A Clean Machine General Cleaning The porcelain enamel interior of your dish washer will seldom need cleaning How ever if mineral deposits from hard water accumulate clean the interior with a mild scouring powder such as BON AMI or follow the suggestions indicated in the To Remove Spots and Film section on page 23 The control panel can be wiped clean with a damp cloth then dried NEVER use deter gents or abrasive or powdered cleansers which can mar the finish The enamel or wood fronts and sides can be cleaned with a soft cloth and a mild non abrasive soap and water solution NEVER use paper towels for cleaning Always dry with a soft cloth SEASONAL STORAGE C
18. ht during the summer to avoid daytime heat load KitchenAid RINSE HOLD LIGHT CHINA NORMAL n CYCLE SELECTION N orn A SELECT A CYCLE LIGHT CHINA WASH CYCLE is used to wash and dry daily loads with light amounts of food soil This cycle uses less water and time than the Normal Wash Cycle and is the most efficient cycle to use What happens during this cycle There are two wash periods with one final after rinse followed by a heated dry period NORMAL WASH CYCLE is used to wash and dry daily loads with normal amounts of food soil What happens during this cycle There are two wash periods each with an after rinse followed by a heated dry period What happens during this cycle There are three wash periods with two after rinses followed by a heated dry period RINSE amp HOLD CYCLE is used to rinse partial loads of dishes until a full load is ac cumulated No detergent is used Dishware is kept moist until a complete wash and dry cycle can be run What happens during this cycle This cycle provides one rinse NOTE All cycles may be used to wash and dry dishwasher safe china and crystal Check manufacturers recommendation before washing START ORY SELECTION START ENERGY SAVER NO HEAT ORY ENERGY SAVER NO HEAT DRY can be used with any Wash Selection to elimi nate the heat during the dry portion of a cycle The fan of the drying system will con tinue to operate helping the
19. ion of Appliance e A Clear Description of the Problem and the Service Required 27 KITCHENAID WARRANTY KD 21 Series Dishwasher KITCHENAID WILL KITCHENAID WILL LENGTH OF WARRANTY PAY FOR NOT PAY FOR ONE YEAR FULL Replacement parts and A Service Calls to WARRANTY repair labor to correct 1 Correct the FROM DATE OF defects in materials or installation of the INSTALLATION workmanship Service dishwasher must be provided by a 2 Instruct you how to KitchenAid wholesale use the dishwasher distributor or by one of their 3 Replace house fuses authorized KitchenAid or correct house servicing outlets wiring FIVE YEAR LIMITED Replacement parts labor j re WARRANTY costs not included for the ONE YEAR FULL PLUS one half horsepower motor B en Sn di SECOND THROUGH FIFTH if defective in materials or in ns eris m Rer YEAR LIMITED FROM DATE workmanship Ba a noms use C Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse OF INSTALLATION TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Replacement parts labor costs not included for the TriDura Porcelain on ONE YEAR FULL PLUS f a improper installation or SECOND THROUGH TENTH Steel tank or inner door if installation not in YEAR LIMITED FROM DATE the tank or inner door accordance with local develops a water leak as the result of def
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21. l to operate review the following list before calling your dealer You could save the cost of a service call Has a fuse blown or is the circuit breaker open Is the door closed and latched anda cycle selected Is the overflow protection float in place See page 21 Is the water supply to the dishwasher turned on 2 If your dishwasher is not washing prop erly refer to the Problem Cause Solu tion chart on page 22 before you make a service call 3 If the problem is not due to one of the above items see How to Arrange for Service listed in the Warranty Statement 4 If you are not satisfied with the action taken contact the Major Appliance Con sumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer ex perts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance in dustry Contact them only when the dealer authorized servicing outlet wholesale distributor and KitchenAid Inc have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 MACAP will in turn inform us of your action In all correspondence about your dish washer please include e Date e Your Name Address and Telephone Number e Type of Appliance e Brand e Model Number e Serial Number e Date Purchased e Dealer from Which Purchased include address e Servicing Agent include name and ad dress if different from dealer s e Locat
22. losed for the Season The Summer Season Two simple steps will safeguard your KitchenAid dishwasher during an idle summer 1 Turn off the water supply 2 Turn off electricity to the dishwasher The Winter Season To safeguard your KitchenAid dishwasher when it is exposed to freezing temperatures in a seasonal dwelling have your local KitchenAid service person do the following 1 Close and latch the door 2 Turn off electricity to the dishwasher 3 Shut off water supply Place pan under fill valve and disconnect fill valve at both inlet and outlet sides Drain water into pan 4 Place a pan under the check valve outlet and disconnect the flexible tubing at the check valve Drain machine water into pan Leave fill and check valve disconnected To restore service reconnect the fill valve and the connection at the check valve Turn on the electricity and the water supply Close and latch the door Select the LIGHT CHINA WASH CYCLE and let the machine complete its cycle Check connections to make sure they are water tight and do not leak CAUTION To protect against possible rup ture of fill valve BE SURE water lines lead ing to as well as in the dishwasher are well protected against freezing RUPTURES OF THIS KIND ARE NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY 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 This device
23. n used for two weeks or more Hydrogen gas is explosive lf the hot water system has not been used for such a period turn on all hot water fau cets and let the water flow from each for several minutes This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas Since the gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame during this process Remove the door to the washing com partment when removing an old dish washer from service or discarding it SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION CARD Take a minute Before you use your dishwasher please fill out and mail your ownership registration card packed with the Use and Care Guide This card will enable us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notifica tion and assist us in complying with the pro visions of the Consumer Product Safety Act THIS CARD DOES NOT VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY Keep a copy of the sales receipt showing the date of purchase and or date of installa tion of your dishwasher PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL INSURE YOU OF IN WARRANTY SERVICE Write down the following information You will need it if your dishwasher ever requires service Model Number Serial Number Date Purchased Date Installed Dealer s Name Address Phone Model and Serial Numbers are located on a label at the left side of the door opening IMPORTANT FACTS You Should Know That e KitchenAid dishwashers operate on 115 volts 60 hertz A C
24. nd other hard items are scraped from dinnerware before loading To Remove Spots and Film 2 Close and latch door and select LIGHT To remove spots and film on dishware and glasses or hard water film on the interior of the dishwasher you may want to use strip ping products such as LIME A WAY or GLASS MAGIC These products are avail able in the detergent section of your local grocery store follow the manufacturers directions Or you may use vinegar with the following procedure 1 Load clean dishes and glasses in dish washer in regular manner Do not load silverware or other metals in the dishwasher CHINA WASH CYCLE Do not use deter gent Allow dishwasher to run through the first wash When washer has filled for main wash portion of cycle unlatch and open door Add 2 cups of household vine gar Close and latch door and re select LIGHT CHINA WASH CYCLE After final rinse water has drained cancel cycle Do not allow dishwasher to go through dry portion of cycle For a final polish put two tablespoons of non precipitating type water conditioner such as CALGON in the right hand Main Wash compartment of detergent dispenser and run dishwasher through complete LIGHT CHINA WASH CYCLE 23 24 CHANGING FRONT PANELS Anew look Your new KitchenAid dishwasher comes with a stainless steel trim kit and one front and lower reversible panel You can choose from onyx black or almond The dishwashe
25. old colored flatware will discolor Milk glass will yellow with repeated dishwasher washing Handles of some knives are attached to the blade with adhesives which may loosen if dishwasher washed before washing Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand high water tem peratures and detergents Run a RINSE amp HOLD CYCLE if not washing im mediately Prolonged con tact with foods containing salt vinegar milk prod ucts or fruit juice could damage finish Run a RINSE amp HOLD CYCLE if not washing im mediately Prolonged con tact with food containing Salt acid or sulfide eggs mayonnaise and seafood could damage finish May rust Always check manufac turers recommendation before washing Untreated wood may warp crack or lose its finish Dirilyte No Glass Hollow No Handle Knives LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER Your KitchenAid dishwasher is designed with lots of loading space Glasses mugs saucers and saucepans can be loaded in either the upper or lower rack For best re sults dishware should be loaded so soiled surfaces face the rotating wash arm No hand rinsing is necessary before loading your KitchenAid dishwasher Just scrape leftover food bones toothpicks and other hard items from the dishware Some foods like eggs rice pasta and cooked cereals may be hard to remove if left to dry over a period of time If you
26. oper water drainage Do not overload Follow instruc Completely tions for loading in dishwasher Use and Care Guide Use a liquid rinse agent to speed draining Some plastics due to material may need to be towel dried Plastics 22 idescent Deposit Etch ware Usually caused by ing is a Cloudy Film softened water alkaline washing solutions insuffi cient rinsing overloading the dishwasher and heat of drying Silica Film or Etching A water chemical reaction It may not be possible to prevent problem except by hand washing To retard Silica Film is a White Ir with certain types of glass this process use a minimum amount of detergent but not less than one table spoon per load Use a liquid rinse agent and underload the dishwasher to some combination of soft or allow thorough rinsing Remove glasses from dishwasher before dry cycle Silica film and etching are permanent and cannot be removed Black or Gray Marks on Aluminum markings Aluminum pieces should be loaded so that they will not rub against dinner Dishes ware during washing Throw away aluminum items should not be dishwasher washed because they may break down and cause marking Aluminum mark ings can be removed by using a mild abrasive cleanser Brown Stains on Dinnerware and supply Dishwasher Interior High iron content in water Remove by washing dishes after food soil has been removed with 1 tea spoon to 1 tablespoon of citric acid crystals add
27. r has been shipped with the onyx black panel showing If you want to change the color of the panels follow one of the options below OP TION A may be used if your dishwasher front sticks out several inches from the cabi nets OPTION B may be used if your dish washer front is flush with the cabinets WARNING TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK disconnect electrical power supply to dishwasher before changing panels OPTION A UPPER PANEL 1 Pull door open and on either side of the dishwasher door remove the three screws A from the trim B Remove the loosened piece of trim 2 Slide the color panel out Handle care fully so the panel will not be scratched or bent Turn the panel to the desired color Place the color panel in position then push the filler panel in behind it 3 Replace the trim B and the three screws A LOWER PANEL 1 Remove the two screws C on either side of the lower panel assembly Re move the loosened piece of trim D 2 Slide the color panel out Handle care fully so the panel will not be scratched or bent Turn the panel to the desired color Place the color panel in position then push the filler panel in behind it 3 Replace the trim D and the two screws C OPTION B UPPER PANEL 1 Pull door open Remove the two screws A on each side of the dishwasher door that secure the upper panel assembly Close door while holding upper panel in place Pull out lower
28. washer Most tableware cookware and silverware can be safely washed in your KitchenAid dishwasher If you have any doubts about a particular piece of dishware check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe If you cannot reach the manufacturer simply test wash a small item for several weeks before attempting to wash an entire set REMEMBER It is the user s responsibility to determine if dishware should be washed in a dishwasher Dishwasher Exceptions Safe Special Information Dishwasher Exceptions Safe Special Information High water temperatures Yes High water temperature and detergents may affect and detergent may discolor finish of anodized or pit finish Material Aluminum Cannot withstand high Cast iron No Seasoning will be re water temperatures and moved and iron will rust detergents China Yes Always check manufac Always check manufac Stoneware turers recommendation turers recommendation before washing Antique hand painted or over the glaze patterns may fade Gold leaf may discolor If in doubt test wash a small item for several weeks be fore washing an entire set Always check manufac turers recommendation before washing Some types of leaded crystal may etch with repeated wash ings Ifin doubt test wash a small item for several weeks before washing an entire set G
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