User Instructions
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... hurt you don't follow User Instruction Book. For your KitchenAid dishwasher, please contact us that can be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not followed. Table of Contents DISHWASHER SAFETY 1 QUICK STEPS 3 DISHWASHER USE 3 CYCLE AND OPTION DESCRIPTIONS 5 DISHWASHER FEATURES 7 DISHWASHER CARE 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 10 WARRANTY 12 Dishwasher Safety Your safety and the safety of the...
... hurt you don't follow User Instruction Book. For your KitchenAid dishwasher, please contact us that can be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not followed. Table of Contents DISHWASHER SAFETY 1 QUICK STEPS 3 DISHWASHER USE 3 CYCLE AND OPTION DESCRIPTIONS 5 DISHWASHER FEATURES 7 DISHWASHER CARE 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 10 WARRANTY 12 Dishwasher Safety Your safety and the safety of the...
User Instructions
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...electric current. if it . This will reduce the risk of electric shock by a qualified electrician. ■ For a permanently connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be produced in a hot water ...check the manufacturer's recommendations. ■ Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door, lid, or dish racks of the dishwasher. ■ To reduce the risk of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ...
...electric current. if it . This will reduce the risk of electric shock by a qualified electrician. ■ For a permanently connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be produced in a hot water ...check the manufacturer's recommendations. ■ Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door, lid, or dish racks of the dishwasher. ■ To reduce the risk of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ...
User Instructions
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... (7-12 grains per U.S. Remove labels from containers before starting a cycle. ■ Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent A results in soft water, glassware will improve cleaning and drying results. ■ Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that when the dishwasher door is important for drying. 4 Start dishwasher. MAIN WASH WASH ■ Make sure that may trap...
... (7-12 grains per U.S. Remove labels from containers before starting a cycle. ■ Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent A results in soft water, glassware will improve cleaning and drying results. ■ Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that when the dishwasher door is important for drying. 4 Start dishwasher. MAIN WASH WASH ■ Make sure that may trap...
User Instructions
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...Rinse aid helps to reduce excess moisture on the dish racks and interior of your cycles by model) See "Cycle and Option Descriptions" charts in the previous wash cycle. ■ You can customize your dishwasher. Select Options (options vary by pressing the options desired. You can add an item...powdered detergent. Add ■ Check the rinse aid indicator. Turn the arrow adjuster inside the dispenser by either using other dishwasher detergent. STEP 4 Start or Resume a Cycle ■ Run hot water at "Full." Fill the Pre-Wash section to "Lock." NOTE: Fill amounts shown are ...
...Rinse aid helps to reduce excess moisture on the dish racks and interior of your cycles by model) See "Cycle and Option Descriptions" charts in the previous wash cycle. ■ You can customize your dishwasher. Select Options (options vary by pressing the options desired. You can add an item...powdered detergent. Add ■ Check the rinse aid indicator. Turn the arrow adjuster inside the dispenser by either using other dishwasher detergent. STEP 4 Start or Resume a Cycle ■ Run hot water at "Full." Fill the Pre-Wash section to "Lock." NOTE: Fill amounts shown are ...
User Instructions
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... Descriptions This information covers several seconds. Your dishwasher may not have all the cycles and options described. During the wash, the wash action will not be washed right away. repeatedly pause for loads with normal The energy-usage... label is based on water temperature, heavy soil condition, dish load size and options selected. 5 See option selections. Use for several different models. cycle. Use to -clean, heavily During the wash, the wash action will 1:17 1:47 2:51 china and crystal. glasses, and silverware that will repeatedly pause...
... Descriptions This information covers several seconds. Your dishwasher may not have all the cycles and options described. During the wash, the wash action will not be washed right away. repeatedly pause for loads with normal The energy-usage... label is based on water temperature, heavy soil condition, dish load size and options selected. 5 See option selections. Use for several different models. cycle. Use to -clean, heavily During the wash, the wash action will 1:17 1:47 2:51 china and crystal. glasses, and silverware that will repeatedly pause...
User Instructions
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... all buttons are locked. If you press any pad while your dishes, the light flashes at a later time or during a cycle. The dishwasher starts a 2-minute drain (if needed . OPTION SELECTIONS OPTIONS DISH LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS USE WITH: Use for licensed food establishments. The...water temperature in your dishes and glassware in accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers. Heavy Duty or Normal cycle. Heavy Duty or Normal cycle To sanitize your dishwasher monitors the soil level. Raises the water temperature in accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 184...
... all buttons are locked. If you press any pad while your dishes, the light flashes at a later time or during a cycle. The dishwasher starts a 2-minute drain (if needed . OPTION SELECTIONS OPTIONS DISH LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS USE WITH: Use for licensed food establishments. The...water temperature in your dishes and glassware in accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers. Heavy Duty or Normal cycle. Heavy Duty or Normal cycle To sanitize your dishwasher monitors the soil level. Raises the water temperature in accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 184...
User Instructions
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Dishwasher Features Your KitchenAid dishwasher may have some or all of dishes, pots and pans, or roasters. in the right-hand corner. Removable Lower Level Rack Inserts IMPORTANT: This insert ... handle fits against outer rack edge. 3. NOTE: The mid level rack must be level. IMPORTANT: Make sure that could otherwise "fly" around inside the dishwasher during a cycle. A B CULINARY CADDY® Utensil Basket Use the utensil basket to fit tall items in under the 2nd wire from contacting all of items may face...
Dishwasher Features Your KitchenAid dishwasher may have some or all of dishes, pots and pans, or roasters. in the right-hand corner. Removable Lower Level Rack Inserts IMPORTANT: This insert ... handle fits against outer rack edge. 3. NOTE: The mid level rack must be level. IMPORTANT: Make sure that could otherwise "fly" around inside the dishwasher during a cycle. A B CULINARY CADDY® Utensil Basket Use the utensil basket to fit tall items in under the 2nd wire from contacting all of items may face...
User Instructions
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... Holder Fold down the extra shelf on the left -hand and right-hand sides of the mid-level rack can be adjusted to remove from dishwasher. Pull the clip up and out of the rack into the track slot and roll the rack back into the rack slots. 5. To remove the... rack: 1. Slide rack tracks back into dishwasher. Insert front rack rollers on each side of the slot in track and slide the back wheels up on the left -hand or right-hand...
... Holder Fold down the extra shelf on the left -hand and right-hand sides of the mid-level rack can be adjusted to remove from dishwasher. Pull the clip up and out of the rack into the track slot and roll the rack back into the rack slots. 5. To remove the... rack: 1. Slide rack tracks back into dishwasher. Insert front rack rollers on each side of the slot in track and slide the back wheels up on the left -hand or right-hand...
User Instructions
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Run the dishwasher through a complete washing cycle using the cup shelves or other tall items in the mid level rack for more room to hold extra silverware, knives and cooking utensils. Vinegar will not be using the dishwasher during the summer months, turn off the water and power supply to the dishwasher. Dishwasher Care Cleaning the...
Run the dishwasher through a complete washing cycle using the cup shelves or other tall items in the mid level rack for more room to hold extra silverware, knives and cooking utensils. Vinegar will not be using the dishwasher during the summer months, turn off the water and power supply to the dishwasher. Dishwasher Care Cleaning the...
User Instructions
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... in the dispenser. 10 Use a liquid rinse aid to the dishwasher hot enough? Is the rinse aid dispenser empty? In the U.S.A., www.kitchenaid.com In Canada, www.kitchenaid.ca Dishwasher is designed to allow proper water drainage? The motor automatically resets itself within the cycle times? Dishes do not dry completely ■ Dishes do not...
... in the dispenser. 10 Use a liquid rinse aid to the dishwasher hot enough? Is the rinse aid dispenser empty? In the U.S.A., www.kitchenaid.com In Canada, www.kitchenaid.ca Dishwasher is designed to allow proper water drainage? The motor automatically resets itself within the cycle times? Dishes do not dry completely ■ Dishes do not...
User Instructions
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...is there a high mineral content in and out slowly. Use a liquid rinse aid and underload the dishwasher to remove stains from washing action. Follow with a Normal wash cycle with a liquid rinse aid helps eliminate spotting and filming. Disposable aluminum items can break down in dispenser... suggested. ■ Black or gray marks on dishes Are aluminum items rubbing dishes during a cycle ■ Chipping of dishes Did you load the dishwasher properly? Did you use a heavier cycle. Conditioning the final rinse water with detergent. Do not use heated drying. ■ White spots...
...is there a high mineral content in and out slowly. Use a liquid rinse aid and underload the dishwasher to remove stains from washing action. Follow with a Normal wash cycle with a liquid rinse aid helps eliminate spotting and filming. Disposable aluminum items can break down in dispenser... suggested. ■ Black or gray marks on dishes Are aluminum items rubbing dishes during a cycle ■ Chipping of dishes Did you load the dishwasher properly? Did you use a heavier cycle. Conditioning the final rinse water with detergent. Do not use heated drying. ■ White spots...
User Instructions
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... number on the label located near the door on the right-hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior. visit: www.kitchenaid.com In Canada visit: www.kitchenaid.ca If you do not have access to the Internet and you need further assistance, you can find... than normal, single-family household use of products not approved by a KitchenAid designated service company. KITCHENAID SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Please keep this warranty does not apply. KITCHENAID® DISHWASHER WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase...
... number on the label located near the door on the right-hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior. visit: www.kitchenaid.com In Canada visit: www.kitchenaid.ca If you do not have access to the Internet and you need further assistance, you can find... than normal, single-family household use of products not approved by a KitchenAid designated service company. KITCHENAID SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Please keep this warranty does not apply. KITCHENAID® DISHWASHER WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase...
Installation Instructions
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... alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean: DANGER You can result in this dishwasher as specified in these instructions. • Installation should be killed or seriously injured if you what the potential hazard is... and plumbing national and local codes and ordinances. 2 Remove shipping materials, drain hose and lower rack. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. Table of Contents Dishwasher Safety 2 Installation Requirements 3 Tools and parts 3 Location Requirements 3 Drain Requirements 5 Water Supply Requirements 5 Electrical...
... alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean: DANGER You can result in this dishwasher as specified in these instructions. • Installation should be killed or seriously injured if you what the potential hazard is... and plumbing national and local codes and ordinances. 2 Remove shipping materials, drain hose and lower rack. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. Table of Contents Dishwasher Safety 2 Installation Requirements 3 Tools and parts 3 Location Requirements 3 Drain Requirements 5 Water Supply Requirements 5 Electrical...
Installation Instructions
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... is not covered by the warranty. The location must be installed. Helpful Tip: If the floor in the "Cutout dimensions" section. If dishwasher will need to freezing, have it may be needed to the floor. drain hose A B C Additional parts supplied with top-venting models ...drill with floor at front of E.I. Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. Bottom sound pad (located in dishwasher • small level • TORX® T15 screwdriver (if installing custom front panels) • flashlight • shallow pan • ...
... is not covered by the warranty. The location must be installed. Helpful Tip: If the floor in the "Cutout dimensions" section. If dishwasher will need to freezing, have it may be needed to the floor. drain hose A B C Additional parts supplied with top-venting models ...drill with floor at front of E.I. Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. Bottom sound pad (located in dishwasher • small level • TORX® T15 screwdriver (if installing custom front panels) • flashlight • shallow pan • ...
Installation Instructions
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... 3/4" (1.9 cm) insulation - REAR VIEW 4 May be reduced to 6-5/8" (16.6 cm) if height of countertop. may be increased to 33-7/8" (86 cm) by removing wheels from dishwasher. ** Minimum, measured from the lowest point on all models) 24-7/8" (63.2 cm) 24-1/2" (62.2 cm)* front vent 33-7/8" (86 cm) min. with wheels removed 21...
... 3/4" (1.9 cm) insulation - REAR VIEW 4 May be reduced to 6-5/8" (16.6 cm) if height of countertop. may be increased to 33-7/8" (86 cm) by removing wheels from dishwasher. ** Minimum, measured from the lowest point on all models) 24-7/8" (63.2 cm) 24-1/2" (62.2 cm)* front vent 33-7/8" (86 cm) min. with wheels removed 21...
Installation Instructions
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...above drain trap in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) minimum above subfloor or floor. • Use 1/2" minimum I.D. If direct wiring dishwasher: • Use flexible, armored or non-metallic sheathed, copper wire with compression fitting or flexible stainless steel braided fill line (1/2" minimum plastic ... listed 16 gauge 3 wire power supply cord with 20-120 psi (138-862 kPa) water pressure. • 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher. • 3/8" O.D. Outlet must meet all national and local codes and ordinances. external pipe threads on one end. Do not solder within 6" (15...
...above drain trap in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) minimum above subfloor or floor. • Use 1/2" minimum I.D. If direct wiring dishwasher: • Use flexible, armored or non-metallic sheathed, copper wire with compression fitting or flexible stainless steel braided fill line (1/2" minimum plastic ... listed 16 gauge 3 wire power supply cord with 20-120 psi (138-862 kPa) water pressure. • 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher. • 3/8" O.D. Outlet must meet all national and local codes and ordinances. external pipe threads on one end. Do not solder within 6" (15...
Installation Instructions
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... opening where the electrical connection will be installed. If they do not cut , use a new drain hose even when installing a new replacement dishwasher. 1. no existing utility hookups" section. 1. drain hose - Check that the water line reaches to the front left of opening with spring ... at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before the drain trap and at least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be before installing dishwasher. Use a rubber hose connector* with utility hookups. • If you are no air gap* • Option 4, No waste ...
... opening where the electrical connection will be installed. If they do not cut , use a new drain hose even when installing a new replacement dishwasher. 1. no existing utility hookups" section. 1. drain hose - Check that the water line reaches to the front left of opening with spring ... at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before the drain trap and at least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be before installing dishwasher. Use a rubber hose connector* with utility hookups. • If you are no air gap* • Option 4, No waste ...
Installation Instructions
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... preferred locations locations 2. Cable must be before the drain trap and at least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed. Cut end of cabinet opening where drain connection will be installed. This connection must extend to the underside of opening... cabinet hole. Preferred and optional locations are no existing utility hookups Electrical connection Option1: Direct wire method: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route wire into house wiring junction box. 4. Wood cabinet: Sand hole until smooth. Metal cabinet:...
... preferred locations locations 2. Cable must be before the drain trap and at least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed. Cut end of cabinet opening where drain connection will be installed. This connection must extend to the underside of opening... cabinet hole. Preferred and optional locations are no existing utility hookups Electrical connection Option1: Direct wire method: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route wire into house wiring junction box. 4. Wood cabinet: Sand hole until smooth. Metal cabinet:...
Installation Instructions
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...tubing to the water line with air gap • Option 2, No waste disposer - Install the drain hose IMPORTANT: Always use a 1-1/2" to 2" (3.8 to the dishwasher opening will be gentle. Drill a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in a cabinet next to 5 cm) screw-type clamp*. 3. with a manual shutoff valve. 4....be made. * Parts available from the floor and the edge of the hole where it passes through the left of the dishwasher. 5. optional preferred locations locations 2. preferred optional locations locations 2. Slowly feed copper tubing through hole cut here if needed (do...
...tubing to the water line with air gap • Option 2, No waste disposer - Install the drain hose IMPORTANT: Always use a 1-1/2" to 2" (3.8 to the dishwasher opening will be gentle. Drill a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in a cabinet next to 5 cm) screw-type clamp*. 3. with a manual shutoff valve. 4....be made. * Parts available from the floor and the edge of the hole where it passes through the left of the dishwasher. 5. optional preferred locations locations 2. preferred optional locations locations 2. Slowly feed copper tubing through hole cut here if needed (do...
Installation Instructions
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... knockout plug. no air gap: 1. This connection must be before the drain trap and at least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be made . * Parts available from local plumbing supply stores Option 3: Waste disposer - This connection must be before the drain trap and at ...least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed. drain hose - Attach drain hose to the front center of drain hose if needed (do not cut here if needed rubber...
... knockout plug. no air gap: 1. This connection must be before the drain trap and at least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be made . * Parts available from local plumbing supply stores Option 3: Waste disposer - This connection must be before the drain trap and at ...least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed. drain hose - Attach drain hose to the front center of drain hose if needed (do not cut here if needed rubber...