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DISHWASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS
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For your convenience, we have provided an easy to follow User Instruction Book. These instructions include a “Troubleshooting”
section to help you through any problems you may encounter.
For additional information, you can visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) secti
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Dishwasher Safety Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the dishwasher is properly The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of dishwasher; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for installed by a qualifie
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Parts and Features ® ProScrub (on some models) powerful jets target water toward pots, pans, or casserole dishes loaded in the Upper level wash back of the dishwasher to clean stubborn messes. Water feed tube Model and serial number label Pressurized spray nozzles and variable Water inlet opening speed motor provide effective cleaning. Lower spray arm Heating element Overfill protection float Rinse aid dispenser reduces spotting EQ Filtration System removes soil and improves drying. from wa
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L O N C R U K T & N W Start-Up / Quick Reference (varies by model) ProWash™ cycle for optimal cleaning Clean EQ Wash System removable filters to maintain peak performance. The most advanced and versatile cycle. ProWash™ cycle senses the load size, soil Cleaning the filters amount, and toughness of soil, to adjust the periodically helps keep the cycle for optimal cleaning using only the dishwasher working at peak amount of water and energy needed. The performance. The filters can ProWas
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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 is located rinse aid for on the top of door, push door firmly closed drying. within 3 seconds of pressing START/RESUME. Dishwasher Use ■ When loading silverware, always place sharp STEP 1 items pointing down. Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up Prepare and Load the Dishwasher and some down to avoid nesting.
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1 1 - - 2 2 - - 3 3 - - - - 4 4 - - - 5 5 - - - - NOTE: Fill amounts shown Hard Water STEP 3 are for standard powdered Hard Water Soft Water Soft Water detergent. Follow Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model) instructions on the package Main Wash Pre-Wash when using other dishwasher See “Cycle and Option Descriptions” charts in the following detergent types. section. Premeasured forms are suitable for all hardness and soil levels. Efficient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy
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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) The most advanced and versatile cycle. ProWash™ Light to Medium 110 150 4.2 (16.1) cycle senses the load size, soil amount, and toughness Tough/Baked-On 125 190 5.0 (19.1) of soil, to adjust the cycle for optimal cleaning using only th
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OPTION SELECTIONS OPTIONS CAN BE WHAT IT DOES ADDED TIME TO CYCLE ADDED SELECTED WITH WATER TYPICAL MAX GALLONS (LITERS) Sanitizes dishes and Heavy Duty Increased the main 53 73 0 - 3.0 glassware in accordance wash temperature Normal Wash (0 - 11.2) with National Sanitation from 105°F (41°C) Foundation (NSF)/ANSI to 130°F (54°C) and Standard 184 for the final rinse from Residential Dishwashers. 140°F (60°C) to Certified residential 155°F (68°C). dishwashers are not intended for licensed
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OPTION SELECTIONS OPTIONS CAN BE WHAT IT DOES ADDED TIME TO CYCLE ADDED SELECTED WITH WATER TYPICAL MAX GALLONS (LITERS) Control Lock Avoids unintended use of the dishwasher between cycles, or cycle and option changes during a cycle. To turn on Lock, press and hold CONTROL LOCK or 4 HOUR DELAY (depending on model) for 3 seconds. The Control Lock light will stay on for a short time, indicating that it is activated, and all buttons are disabled. If you press any button while your dishwasher
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5. Select new cycles and options. Canceling A Cycle 6. Press START/RESUME. 1. Open the door slightly to stop the cycle. Wait for the spraying action to stop before completely opening the door. Adding A Dish After Dishwasher Is Started 2. Press and hold Cancel/Drain button once. The Cancel/Drain 1. Check if Add a Dish indicator is lit. (Available on some models. light will light up. Otherwise, proceed to Step 2.) 3. Close the door and the dishwasher starts a drain cycle (if water 2. Open the
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® FLEXI-FOLD DOWN™ Flexible Tines Removable Top Rack (for SatinGlide Max rails) The row of tines on the left-hand and The removable top rack right-hand sides of the top rack can allows you to wash larger be adjusted to make room for a items such as pots, roasters, variety of dishes. and cookie sheets in the bottom rack. To adjust the fold-down tines: 1. Grasp the tip of the tine that is in IMPORTANT: Remove dishes prior to removing the the tine holder. top rack from the 2. Gently push th
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L O N C R U K T & N W IMPORTANT: When you are using the culinary tool baskets in the Culinary Tool Rack (3rd level rack) down position, the top rack must also be in the lowest position. The culinary tool rack is designed with 2 movable baskets to hold extra silverware, knives and cooking utensils. Install the baskets in this up position when you have extra silverware and flatware to wash. Down position Remove the front basket in the down position, when you are using the cup shelves or other
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L O L N C K R O N C U R U K T & T N W O D L H & S U U P O N N L C W N K O R O U U D T N H C & S L U N O P W C O K U D RECOMMENDED TIME INTERVAL TO CLEAN YOUR FILTER Number of Loads If you wash If you scrape and rinse If you only scrape If you do not scrape or rinse Per Week before loading before loading before loading* before loading 1-3 Once per year Once per year Twice per year Every two months 4-7 Once per year Once per year Twice per year Once per month 8-12 Once per year Twice per ye
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Dishwasher Care Cleaning Cleaning the exterior In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your dishwasher looking nice and clean. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a stainless steel cleaner is recommended. Hard water minerals can cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces, especially Cleaning the interior just beneath the door area. Do not clean the dishwasher interior until it has
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Troubleshooting First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of a service call. In the U.S.A., www.kitchenaid.com In Canada, www.kitchenaid.ca PROBLEM SOLUTION DISHWASHER DOES NOTE: It is normal for the dishwasher to repeatedly pause several times during a cycle. NOT RUN If the Start/Resume light is blinking, close the door and push START/RESUME. Be sure the door is closed and latched. Be sure you have
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PROBLEM SOLUTION ODORS NOTE: If the dishwasher is not used daily, you can run a rinse cycle with the partial load daily until a full load is ready to run, or use the Top Rack Only option (on some models) for partial loads. Run a vinegar rinse through the dishwasher by putting 2 cups (500 mL) of white vinegar in an upright glass measuring cup in the lower rack. Run a normal cycle with the Heat Dry option turned off. Do not use detergent. The dishwasher may not be draining properly, see “Water
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PROBLEM SOLUTION ETCHING (PERMANENT This is an erosion of the surface of the glassware and can be caused by a combination of: water that CLOUDINESS) is too hot, from using too much detergent with soft water or by pre-washing. Detergent needs food soil to act upon. If etching has occurred, the glassware is permanently damaged. To avoid further etching, adjust the detergent amount to match the water hardness, stop pre-washing, and use water heating options only when incoming water temperature
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If outside the 50 United States and Canada, contact your authorized KitchenAid dealer to determine if another warranty applies. If you think you need repair service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. If you are unable to resolve the problem after checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling KitchenAid. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-422-1230. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777. 2/10 For additional p
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INSTRUCTIONS D'UTILISATION INSTRUCTIONS D’UTILISATION DU LAVE-VAISSELLE DU LAVE-VAISSELLE ® Merci d’avoir choisi les appareils ménagers KitchenAid . Notre compagnie a recours aux plus hautes normes de qualité et nous attachons une grande importance à ce que l'acquisition d'un ® produit KitchenAid constitue pour vous une expérience positive. Pour votre commodité, nous vous fournissons un manuel d’instructions facile à utiliser. Ces instructions comprennent une section “Dépannage” pour vous a
