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Model
KUDH24SE
97431 O0
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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 Card. In the U.S.A. For assistance or service Call the Consumer Assistanc
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This symbol alerts you to Your safety is important to us. hazards such as fire, electrical This guide contains safety symbols and shock, or other injuries. statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - When using the dishwasher, • Remove the door to the washing compart- ment when removing an old dishwasher follow basic precautions, including the from servic
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Belowis 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. Water inlet Upper arm opening Model and Upper rack serial (p. 7) number label Silverware Lower rack (p. 9) (p. 8) Heating 4-way element HYDROSWEEP* spray arm (p. 18) Detergent dispenser (p. 11) Overflow protection float (p. 18) Vent Rinse agent -- dispenser (p. 13) Control Panels KUDH24SE WATEB HEAll_G CLZAN C_ CZ_ WAS
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Before using your dishwasher Fire Hazard Do not use an extension cord. Electrical Shock Hazard Doing so can result in death, fire, or Electrically ground dishwasher. electrical shock. Connect ground wire to green ground nut in terminal box. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 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. • Install where dishwasher is protected from • Remove all
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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 5. Push door firmly when closing.
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This section tells you how to properly load your dishwasher for the best washing and rinsing results. Preparing to load the dishwasher • Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, • Scrape leftover food, bones, toothpicks, and other hard items from dishes. It is not cookie sheets, etc., do not touch interior walls or interfere with the spray arm rotation. necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. • Run a Rinse Only cycle to keep dishes moist • Load dishes so soiled surf
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Loading the lower rack The lower rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and utensils. • Load items with cooked-on or dried-on food in the lower rack with soiled surfaces facing in toward the spray. • For maximum capacity and stability of an all-plate load, stagger or overlap small plates with large ones. = Load plates side to side along with pots, pans, and large cookware, as shown. • Do not put small items in the lower rack if they are not secured in place. / \ Utensil load • Load soup,
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Loading the silverware basket • Load the silverware basket while it is in the lower rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. • Mix items in each section of the basket - some pointing up and some down. IMPORTANT: Always load sharp items (knives, skewers, forks, etc.) pointing down. • Load forks and spoons so they don't nest together. Water spray cannot reach nested items. • The silverware basket can also be removed for easy unloading. Unload or remove the basket before unloa
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: If you have any doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? EXCEPTIONSISPEClAL INFORMATION Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents may affect 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
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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. Rotate blue 1. If the dispenser cover is closed, open the button to open. cover by rotating the b
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Using the detergent dispenser What type of detergent to use • Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. • Add detergent to the dispenser just before starting the dishwasher. NOTE: Never use soap, hand-dishwashing detergent, or laundry detergent. These • Keep detergent container tightly closed in 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 performance. stay fresh for abo
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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 Indicator The rinse agent dispenser holds 5.2 fluid Dispenser- window knob ounces of rinse agent. U
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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 3anel. The dishwasher remembers the last cycle and option(s) you selected. You only have to 3ress the Start pad if you want to use the same cycle and options. A ",/" shows what steps are in each cycle. Water Main Time Usage CYCLE Pre-Wash Rinse Was
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Canceling a cycle You can cancel a cycle anytime during the cycle. 2. Let the dishwasher drain completely. 1. Press the Cancel pad once, then wait. is a 5-second pause between the time Cancel is pressed and The Cancel light will glow. There draining begins. Option selections 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 option, press another pad. agent di
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Changing a setting 2. Open the door and check the detergent During the first 2 minutes of dispenser to be sure it is properly filled for a cycle the new cycle. Press new Wash Selection and Option pads. 3. Close the door. 4. Press new Wash Selection and Option After the first 2 minutes of pads, then press the Start pad. a cycle 1. Press the Cancel pad to drain any water and to reset the control. Adding dishes during a cycle You can add an item to the dishwasher 2. Open the door and add the dishes
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Quiet operating tips To avoid thumping and clattering noises * Where possible, load items so they do not touch one another. during operation: • Make sure lightweight load items are NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted during secured in the rack. dishwasher operation to prevent noise trans- • Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza fer through drains. pans, cookie sheets, etc., do not touch the dishwasher sides or interfere with the spray arm rotation. Normal operating sounds Some normal sounds you
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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 4-way HYDROSWEEP The HYDROSWEEP Wash System in your spray arm dishwasher provides excellent cleaning results. The wash water is continuously filtered by a triple filtration and soil collector system to prevent food particles from
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Cleaning your dishwasher Cleaning the interior • Run the dishwasher through a Normal cycle If mineral deposits from hard water accumu- late on the interior of your dishwasher, clean with detergent after you are finished cleaning the interior. with a damp cloth or follow the instructions indicated in "Removing spots and film" on page 23. Cleaning the exterior • 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
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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 drain clogs. Drai
