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DISHWASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: ■ Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. ■ Do not tamper with controls. ■ Use the dishwasher only for its intended function. ■ Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door, lid, or dish racks of the dishwasher. ■ Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of children. ■ To reduce the risk of injury, do
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Parts and Features ® ProScrub (on some models) powerful jets target water toward pots, pans, or casserole dishes loaded in the back of the dishwasher to clean Upper level wash stubborn messes. Food disposer-based wash system has four stainless steel blades to grind food particles, which are flushed out the drain at the end of each cycle. Water feed tube Model and serial number label Four stainless steel wash arms spray the Water inlet opening load four times with every revolution. Lower
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Start-Up / Quick Reference (varies by model) Heavy Duty cycle for tough soil cleaning IMPORTANT: Do not block detergent dispenser. The Heavy Duty cycle is recommended for Tall items placed in the lower tough soil loads. Use for hard-to-clean, rack may block the dispenser heavily soiled pots, pans, casseroles, and door. Cookie sheets and tableware. No need to prerinse dishes; just cutting boards loaded on the scrape and load. left-hand side of the dishwasher can easily block the dispe
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Quick Steps Prepare and load Select a cycle and option. 1 3 dishwasher. Add detergent Start dishwasher. 2 4 for cleaning and NOTE: If the Start/Resume button rinse aid for is located on the top of door, push drying. door firmly closed within 3 seconds of pressing START/ RESUME. Dishwasher Use ■ Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and STEP 1 inward to the spray as shown. This will improve cleaning and drying results. Prepare and Load the Dishwasher ■ Avoid overlap
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1 1 - - 2 2 - - 3 3 - - - - 4 4 - - - 5 5 - - - - ■ The amount of detergent to use depends on: NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting of 2 will give good How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads results. If you have hard water or 6 require more detergent. notice rings or spots, try a higher The hardness of the water - If you use too little in hard water, setting. Turn the arrow adjuster dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water, inside the dis
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Cycle and Option Descriptions This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described. CYCLE SELECTIONS CYCLES SOIL LEVEL WASH TIME* (MINS.) WATER W/O OPTIONS USAGE GALLONS Typical** Max (Liters) Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, Light to Medium 115 165 6.4 (24.3) pans, casseroles, and tableware. Heavy/Baked-On 120 170 6.4 (24.3) This cycle is recommended to completely Light 85 - 100 170 3.9 (14.7) wash a full load of
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OPTION SELECTIONS OPTIONS CAN BE WHAT IT DOES ADDED TIME TO ADDED SELECTED WITH CYCLE WATER GALLONS TYPICAL MAX (LITERS) Cleans pans, casseroles, Heavy Duty Activates the 45 85 0 - 1.6 ® etc., with tough food soil to ProScrub spray Normal Wash (0 - 6) eliminate the need for jets to provide soaking and scrubbing of intensified cleaning dirty, baked-on dishes. power to items at the back of the lower rack. Raises the main wash Heavy Duty Raises the main 45 85 0 - 1.6 temperature to improv
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CONTROLS AND CYCLE STATUS CONTROL PURPOSE COMMENTS To start or resume If the door is opened during a cycle or the power is interrupted, the Start/Resume indicator a wash cycle flashes. The cycle will not resume until the door is closed and START/RESUME is pressed. NOTE: If the Start/Resume button is located on top of door, push door firmly closed within 3 seconds of pressing START/RESUME. If the door is not closed within 3 seconds, the Start/Resume button LED will flash, an audible tone will
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Dishwasher Features Your KitchenAid dishwasher may have some or all of these features. ® ProScrub Option Wash Area Manual Adjustable 2-Position Top Rack ® The ProScrub option wash area is located at the back of the lower You can raise or lower the top rack to fit tall items in either the top level rack. or bottom rack. Adjusters are located on each side of the top rack. Raise the top rack to accommodate items up to 9" (22 cm) in the top rack and 13" (33 cm) in the bottom rack, or lower the t
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® ® Removable Top Rack (for SatinGlide rails) SURE-HOLD Cup and Stemware Holder The removable top rack allows you to wash larger items such as Fold down the extra shelf on the left-hand or right-hand side of the pots, roasters, and cookie sheets in the bottom rack. top rack to hold additional cups, stemware or long items such as utensils and spatulas. IMPORTANT: Remove dishes prior to removing the top rack from dishwasher. To remove the rack To gain access to the track stops, pull the upper r
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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. Check the drain air gap when your dishwasher is not draining well. The drain air gap is usually located on top of the sink or countertop near the dishwasher. 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 th
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PROBLEM SOLUTION DETERGENT REMAINS IN Check for dishware such as cookie sheets, cutting boards, or large containers, etc., that may be THE DISPENSER OR blocking the detergent dispenser from opening properly. TABLET IS ON BOTTOM Be sure your detergent is fresh and lump free. OF TUB Be sure the cycle has completed (the Clean light is on). If it has not completed, you will need to resume the cycle by closing the door and pressing START/RESUME. CYCLE RUNS TOO LONG NOTES: ■ To use less water and
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PROBLEM SOLUTION FOOD SOILS REMAIN Be sure the dishwasher is loaded correctly. Improper loading can greatly decrease the washing ON DISHES performance, see “Dishwasher Use”. ® Select the proper cycle and option for the type of soils. The Heavy Duty cycle with the ProScrub (on some models) option can be used for tougher loads. Be sure the incoming water temperature is at least 120°F (49°C). Use the proper amount of fresh detergent. More detergent is needed for heavier-soiled loads and hard wa
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® KITCHENAID DISHWASHER WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “KitchenAid”) will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship that existed when this major appliance was purchased. Service must be provided by a KitchenAid
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For additional product information or to view FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), in U.S.A. visit: www.kitchenaid.com In Canada visit: www.kitchenaid.ca If you do not have access to the Internet and you need assistance using your product or you would like to schedule service, you may contact KitchenAid at the number below. Have your complete model number ready. You can find your model and serial number on the label located near the door on the right-hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher in
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INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL USUARIO DE LA LAVAVAJILLAS ® Le agradecemos su elección de los electrodomésticos KitchenAid . Nuestra compañía mantiene las reglas más estrictas de calidad, y para nosotros es importante que usted tenga una experiencia ® positiva como propietario de un producto KitchenAid . Hemos provisto para su conveniencia un Manual de instrucciones para el usuario fácil de seguir. Estas instrucciones incluyen una sección de “Solución de problemas” para ayudarlo a enfrentar cualquie
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INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD ADVERTENCIA: Cuando use la lavavajillas siga precauciones básicas, incluyendo las siguientes: ■ Lea todas las instrucciones antes de usar la lavavajillas. ■ No haga funcionar la lavavajillas a menos que todos los paneles estén colocados debidamente en su lugar. ■ Use la lavavajillas únicamente para las funciones que fue diseñada. ■ No juegue con los controles. ■ Use únicamente detergentes o agentes de enjuague ■ No abuse, ni se siente ni se pare sob
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Piezas y características ® Los poderosos surtidores ProScrub (en algunos modelos) dirigen el agua hacia las ollas, los sartenes o fuentes que se han cargado en la parte posterior de la Lavado del nivel superior lavavajillas, para limpiar la suciedad rebelde. El sistema de lavado con triturador de alimentos tiene cuatro cuchillas de acero inoxidable para triturar las partículas de alimentos, las cuales se van por el desagüe Tubo de alimentación al final de cada ciclo. de agua ULTRA FLO
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PUESTA EN MARCHA/REFERENCIA RÁPIDA (VARÍA SEGÚN EL MODELO) Ciclo Heavy Duty (Intenso) para la limpieza de IMPORTANTE: No bloquee el depósito del suciedad rebelde detergente. Se recomienda el ciclo Heavy Duty (Intenso) Los artículos altos pueden para las cargas con suciedad rebelde. Úselo bloquear la puerta del para ollas, sartenes, cacerolas y vajilla muy depósito si los coloca en la sucias que sean difíciles de limpiar. No canasta inferior. Los moldes necesita enjuagar los platos pr
