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Models/Modèles KUDR25SH and KUDY25SH
9744038A
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TABLE OF TABLE DES CONTENTS MATIÈRES DISHWASHER SAFETY ................................................... 3 LA SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLE............................22 Before Using Your Dishwasher......................................... 4 Avant d’utiliser le lave-vaisselle...................................... 23 PARTS AND FEATURES .................................................... 5 PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES .................................. 24 START-UP GUIDE.............................
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DISHWASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. D
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Before Using Your GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: Dishwasher The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The dishwasher is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appro- priate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all
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PARTS AND FEATURES 6 1. Upper spray 8. Vent 14. 4-WAY HYDRO SWEEP™ spray arm 2. Water inlet opening 9. Cup shelf 15. Overfill protection float 3. Model and serial number label 10. Top rack 16. Rinse aid dispenser 4. Bottom rack 11. Top spray arm Other features your dishwasher 5. Cup shelf 12. Stemware holders may have 6. Heating element 13. Silverware basket Light Item clips 7. Detergent dispenser Models KUDR25SH and KUDY25SH 5
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START-UP GUIDE LOADING YOUR Before using your dishwasher, remove all hang tags, DISHWASHER temporary labels, and packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety information and useful operating tips. Loading Suggestions Using Your New Dishwasher ■ Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items from the dishes. It is not necessary to rinse 1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or the dishes before putting them in the dis
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■ China, crystal, and other delicate items must not touch each other during dishwasher operation. Damage may Loading the Top Rack occur. The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller ■ Load plastic items in the top rack only. Only plastic items. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) items marked “dishwasher safe” are recommended. NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary ■ Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not from the drawings shown. move them durin
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Cup shelf Fold down the extra shelf on the left side of the lower rack Loading the Bottom Rack to hold small items such as cups or utensils. The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and utensils. Items with cooked-on or dried-on food should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown. Loading the Silverware Basket Load the silverware basket
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3. Close the Main Wash dispenser cover. Fill the Pre- Wash section. USING YOUR DISHWASHER Detergent Dispenser It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing detergent. The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The smaller Pre- Wash section empties detergent into the dishwasher when NOTE: Use both sections for cycles with 2 washes. Use you close the door. only the covered section for cycles with 1 wash. See the “Cycle Selection Chart” for more details. How much detergent to use
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Water Hardness Amount of Detergent Rinse Aid Dispenser Soft to Medium For normally soiled loads: Hard Water Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can ■ Partially fill the Main Wash dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by 0 to 6 grains per section (2 tbs or 30 g) allowing water to drain off of the dishes during the final gallon rinse by releasing a small amount of the rinse aid into the ■ Fill the Pre-Wash section rinse water. Your dishwasher is designed to use a
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Dishwasher Efficiency Tips Cycle Selection Chart Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing Select the wash cycle and options desired. Or press detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and START to use the same cycle and options as the previous helps glasses dry spot-free. For best dishwashing results, cycle. water must be at least 120°F (49°C) as it enters the NOTE: If the last cycle you completed was a rinse cycle, dishwasher. Loads may not wash as well if the water the
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Use this cycle for pre- Use Canceling a Cycle rinsed and lightly- covered soiled loads. This cycle detergent Anytime during a cycle, press uses less hot water dispenser than the Normal Wash section. cycle. Soil Pre- Rinse Main Rinse Final Dry Time Water Level Wash Wash Heated (min) Usage Sensed Rinse (gal/L) CANCEL glows. The dishwasher pauses for 5 seconds and ●● ●●● ●●● ●● ●●● ●●● ●●●● 78* 8.6/32.7 140°F 140°F starts a 2 minute drain (if needed). Let the dishwasher Heavy (60°C)
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Sani Rinse option Select this option to raise the water temperature in the final Adding Items During a Cycle rinse to approximately 155° F (68° C) for 10 minutes. Sani You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. Rinse adds heat and time to the cycle. In the Normal cycle, Open the door and check the detergent dispenser. If the this high-temperature rinse sanitizes your dishes and main wash section is still closed, you can add items. glassware in accordance with the NSF Interna
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To turn off the Child Lock Press and hold ENERGY SAVER DRY for 4 seconds. The Control Panel Lights light turns off. Cycle Monitor Sani-Rinse Completed Follow the progress of your dishwasher cycles on the If you select the Sani-Rinse option, SANI-RINSE Cycle Monitor. CLEAN glows when a cycle is finished. All COMPLETED glows when the Sani-Rinse cycle is finished. other lights turn off. The light turns off when you open the door or press Cancel. If your dishwasher did not properly sanitize yo
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Drying System WASHING During drying, you can see steam escaping through the vent at the upper left corner of the door. This is normal as the heat dries your dishes. SPECIAL ITEMS If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE?/COMMENTS Aluminum Yes High water temperature and IMPORTANT: The vapor is hot. Do not touch the vent detergents can affect finish of during drying. anodized aluminum. Disposab
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MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE?/COMMENTS Pewter, Brass, No CARING FOR Bronze High water temperatures and detergent can discolor or pit the YOUR finish. Disposable No Plastics DISHWASHER Cannot withstand high water temperatures and detergents. Plastics Yes Cleaning Your Dishwasher Always check manufacturer’s recommendations before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to Cleaning the exterior withstand high temperatures and In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge detergen
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3. Remove the 4 screws on the lower access panel. Remove the lower access panel. 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. If a drain is clogged, the drain air gap protects your dishwasher from water backing up into it. 4. Place a shallow pan under the water supply valve. Then, use a wrench to disconnect the water inlet
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■■■■ Condensation on the kitchen counter (built-in models) Is the dishwasher aligned with the counter top? Moisture TROUBLE- from the vent in the dishwasher console can form on the counter. Refer to the Installation Instructions for more information. SHOOTING Dishes are not completely clean First try the solutions suggested here and ■■ Food soil left on the dishes ■■ possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Refer to the “Loading Your Dishwasher” sect
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Is the home water pressure high enough for proper dishwasher filling? Home water pressure should be 20 Dishes do not dry completely to 120 psi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. A booster pump on the water supply can be added if ■■ Dishes are not dry ■■ pressure is too low. Did you load your dishwasher to allow proper water drainage? Do not overload. Refer to the “Loading Your NOTE: To remove spots and film from dishes, try a white Dishwasher” section. Use a liquid rinse aid to sp
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In Canada ASSISTANCE Call the KitchenAid Canada Consumer Assistance Center toll free: 1-800-461-5681 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (EST) OR SERVICE Our consultants provide assistance with: ■ Features and specifications on our full line of Before calling for assistance or service, please check appliances. “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. ■ Referrals to local dealers. When calling, please know the purchase date and
