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UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance, parts accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230
In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation and service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at...
www.kitchenaid.com or www.KitchenAid.ca
LAVE-VAISSELLE ENCASTRÉ
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Au Canada, pour assistance composez le 1-800-461-5681, pour installation ou service composez le 1-800-807-6777 ou visitez notre sit
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES DISHWASHER SAFETY.............................................................. 3 LA SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLE ...................................... 21 Before Using Your Dishwasher....................................................4 Avant d’utiliser le lave-vaisselle .................................................22 PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................ 5 PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES................................
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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 f
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Before Using Your Dishwasher 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. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Install where dishwasher is protected from the elements. Protect against freezing to avo
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PARTS AND FEATURES 1 12 13 2 14 3 4 15 5 16 6 17 7 8 18 9 19 10 11 20 1. Upper spray arm 7. Water inlet opening [in tub wall] 14. Middle spray arm 2. Top rack 8. 4-way HYDRO SWEEP™ 15. Silverware basket ® spray arm 3. SURE-HOLD™ light item clips 16. CULINARY CADDY utensil basket ® 9. Bottom rack 4. SATINGLIDE upper rack track 17. Overfill protection float 10. Detergent dispenser 5. FLEXI-FOLD DOWN™ 18. Heating element flexible tines 11. Vent 19. Rinse aid dispenser 6. Model and serial number l
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7. Push door firmly closed. The door latches automatically. START-UP GUIDE Before using your dishwasher, remove all packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety information and useful operating tips. Using Your New Dishwasher 8. Press the Start pad on the front of the dishwasher door. Or 1. Rinse aid is essential for good drying. Be sure to fill the press the Start pad to repeat the same cycle and options as dispenser before you use your new dishw
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Load dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping if possible. For best drying, water must be able to drain from all surfaces. Load heavy pots and pans carefully. Heavy items can dent the stainless steel interior of the door if they are dropped or bumped. Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets, etc., do not interfere with the spray arm rotation. Conserve water, energy and save time over hand rinsing by running a rinse cycle to keep dishes moist if you do not pla
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SURE-HOLD™ utility shelf Fold down the extra shelf on the left or right side of the top rack to hold additional cups, stemware or long items such as utensils and spatulas. Utensil load Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other large items at the sides and back. Loading such items in front can keep the water spray from reaching the detergent dispenser. Loading Bottom Rack The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and utensils. Many items, up to 13 in. (33 cm) tall, fit in th
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® CULINARY CADDY utensil basket Use the utensil basket to hold specialty cooking utensils (wooden spoons, spatulas, and similar items), or overflow silverware items. DISHWASHER USE Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The smaller Pre-Wash section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door. 1 3 The basket hangs on the bottom rack in the right corner. Load the basket while it is on the bottom rack or remove the basket for 2 loading on a counter or t
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NOTE: Use both sections for cycles with 2 washes. Use only the main wash section for cycles with 1 wash. See the “Cycle Rinse Aid Dispenser Selection Charts” for more details. Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to How much detergent to use drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of amount of the rinse aid into the rins
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Dishwasher Performance Tips Cycle Selection Charts Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Select the wash cycle and options desired. Or press START to Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry repeat the same cycle and options as the previous cycle. spot-free. Is the water temperature too low? For best NOTE: If the last cycle you completed was a rinse cycle, the dishwashing results, water should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters dishwasher will run the
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Use this cycle for pre- rinsed and lightly-soiled Changing a Cycle or Setting loads. During the heated During the first minute of a cycle Use main dry, the heating element detergent 1. Open the door. cycles on and off. dispenser section. 2. Press a new cycle and/or options. Soil Rinse Main Rinse Purge† Final Dry Time Water 3. Check the detergent dispensers. They must be filled properly Level Wash Heated (min) Usage for the new cycle. Sensed Rinse (gal/L) 4. Close the door. The dishwasher r
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Hi-Temp Scrub To turn on the Lock Press and hold Select this option to heat the water during parts of the cycle, and add a rinse. Higher water temperatures and an extra rinse helps clean tough soils. Hi-Temp Scrub, with the Heavy cycle, raises the water temperature in the prewash and main wash. Hi-Temp Scrub, with the Normal cycle, raises the water temperature in the main wash. for 4 seconds. Control Lock glows. This option adds heat, water and wash time to a cycle. If you press any pad wh
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Status Indicators Drying System Follow the progress of your dishwasher with the Cycle Status During drying, you can see steam escaping through the vent at indicators. the upper left corner of the door. This is normal as the heat dries your dishes. Sensing Soak Your dishwasher senses the soil level on the dishes. Soil level determines the length of some cycles, the amount of heat or water added, and the cycle needed for the load. Soaks help IMPORTANT: The vapor is hot. Do not touch the vent
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Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments DISHWASHER CARE Yes Crystal Check manufacturer’s recommendations before washing. Some types of leaded crystal can etch with repeated washing. Cleaning Cleaning the exterior Gold No In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a Gold-colored flatware will discolor. mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your dishwasher looking nice and clean. Yes Glass Milk glass yellows with repeated dishwasher washing. No Hollow-H
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Dishwasher will not fill Drain Air Gap Is the overfill protection float able to move up and down freely? Press down to release. Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn’t draining well. Dishwasher seems to run too long Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a Is the water supplied to the dishwasher hot enough? The drain air gap between a built-in dishwasher and the home drain dishwasher runs longer while heating water. Refer to the system. If a drain is c
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Is the home water pressure high enough for proper Brown stains on dishes and dishwasher interior dishwasher filling? Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 Does your water have high iron content? Rewash dishes psi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. A booster using 1-3 tsp (5-15 mL) of citric acid crystals added to the pump on the water supply can be added if pressure is covered section of the detergent dispenser. Do not use too low. detergent. Follow with a Normal wash cycle w
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In Canada ASSISTANCE Call the KitchenAid Canada Customer Interaction Center toll free: 1-800-461-5681 Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (EST). OR SERVICE Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (EST). Our consultants provide assistance with: Before calling for assistance or service, please check Features and specifications on our full line of appliances. “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. Referrals to local
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® KITCHENAID DISHWASHER WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this dishwasher is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company. SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON NYLON COATED DISHRACKS, WASH AND DRAIN MOTOR, ELECTRONIC CONTR
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