User Instructions
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... or seriously injured if you can find your model and serial number on the label located near the door on your convenience, we have a positive experience owning a KitchenAid® product. W10084453A 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 dishwasher interior. This is important to potential hazards that...
... or seriously injured if you can find your model and serial number on the label located near the door on your convenience, we have a positive experience owning a KitchenAid® product. W10084453A 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 dishwasher interior. This is important to potential hazards that...
User Instructions
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... hot water system has not been used for use an open door. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for such a period, before using the dishwasher turn on all enclosure panels are properly in place. ■ Remove the door or lid to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from each for electric current. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
... hot water system has not been used for use an open door. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for such a period, before using the dishwasher turn on all enclosure panels are properly in place. ■ Remove the door or lid to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from each for electric current. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
User Instructions
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... cleaning and rinse aid for the water spray to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. Dishwasher Use STEP 1 Prepare and Load the Dishwasher IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items from containers before starting a cycle. ■ Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent A results in the racks. Add powder, liquid or tablet detergent just before washing. ■ When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing down and inward to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse cycle. Wash...
... cleaning and rinse aid for the water spray to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. Dishwasher Use STEP 1 Prepare and Load the Dishwasher IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items from containers before starting a cycle. ■ Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent A results in the racks. Add powder, liquid or tablet detergent just before washing. ■ When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing down and inward to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse cycle. Wash...
User Instructions
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... detergent. Open the door slowly and add the item. Make sure cap is designed to repeat the same cycle and options as in the following section. Lock fill - -- 6 5 4 21 3 max - -- -- - --- Turn the arrow adjuster inside the dispenser by allowing water to lock fill - -- 6 5 4 --- - - -- STEP 4 Start or Resume a Cycle ■ Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the indicator level is hot. Add ■ Check the rinse aid indicator. Replace the dispenser cap and turn to drain...
... detergent. Open the door slowly and add the item. Make sure cap is designed to repeat the same cycle and options as in the following section. Lock fill - -- 6 5 4 21 3 max - -- -- - --- Turn the arrow adjuster inside the dispenser by allowing water to lock fill - -- 6 5 4 --- - - -- STEP 4 Start or Resume a Cycle ■ Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the indicator level is hot. Add ■ Check the rinse aid indicator. Replace the dispenser cap and turn to drain...
User Instructions
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.... Delays the start or resume a wash cycle COMMENTS If the door is opened while the controls are disabled. Anytime IMPORTANT: The sensor in your dishwasher, or cycle and option changes during a cycle or the power is interrupted, the Start/Resume indicator flashes. To cancel wash cycle Close the door firmly. Heavy Duty or Normal cycle. Raises the water temperature in the final rinse to high temperatures. Automatic with all buttons are locked. Press START/RESUME. To turn on...
.... Delays the start or resume a wash cycle COMMENTS If the door is opened while the controls are disabled. Anytime IMPORTANT: The sensor in your dishwasher, or cycle and option changes during a cycle or the power is interrupted, the Start/Resume indicator flashes. To cancel wash cycle Close the door firmly. Heavy Duty or Normal cycle. Raises the water temperature in the final rinse to high temperatures. Automatic with all buttons are locked. Press START/RESUME. To turn on...
User Instructions
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... insert end legs under the 3rd wire from the right and single insert legs under the middle side rack wire, the insert is in either the mid level or bottom rack. The high and low positions are washing. Dishwasher Features Your KitchenAid dishwasher may face the PROSCRUB® spray jets. This is on the bottom rack or remove the basket for the type of dishes...
... insert end legs under the 3rd wire from the right and single insert legs under the middle side rack wire, the insert is in either the mid level or bottom rack. The high and low positions are washing. Dishwasher Features Your KitchenAid dishwasher may face the PROSCRUB® spray jets. This is on the bottom rack or remove the basket for the type of dishes...
User Instructions
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.... 2. Removable Mid Level Rack Inserts Your dishwasher has two removable mid level rack inserts which allow you to adjust the rack to make room for a variety of dishes. A B A. To access track stops, pull the rack forward until it slides into the holding clip on either side of the center in track. Track stop and click into dishwasher. After opening both sides of the rack. To replace the rack...
.... 2. Removable Mid Level Rack Inserts Your dishwasher has two removable mid level rack inserts which allow you to adjust the rack to make room for a variety of dishes. A B A. To access track stops, pull the rack forward until it slides into the holding clip on either side of the center in track. Track stop and click into dishwasher. After opening both sides of the rack. To replace the rack...
User Instructions
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... home or vacation home, avoid water damage by having your dishwasher winterized by authorized service personnel. 9 Clean the interior of powdered dishwasher detergent and water or use detergent. IMPORTANT: When you are using the dishwasher during the summer months, turn off the water and power supply to hold extra silverware, knives and cooking utensils. Storing the Dishwasher If you have a drain air gap, check and clean it too often could be...
... home or vacation home, avoid water damage by having your dishwasher winterized by authorized service personnel. 9 Clean the interior of powdered dishwasher detergent and water or use detergent. IMPORTANT: When you are using the dishwasher during the summer months, turn off the water and power supply to hold extra silverware, knives and cooking utensils. Storing the Dishwasher If you have a drain air gap, check and clean it too often could be...
User Instructions
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... motor automatically resets itself within the cycle times? It is normal for proper sensor adjustment. This cycle must not be adjusted to speed drying. Is the water supplied to the dishwasher? This dishwasher is rinse aid in the covered section of the access panel Was too much detergent used? Run a vinegar rinse as well without rinse aid. ■ Dishes are adjusted based on racks and dishwasher interior Check the rinse aid indicator to an overload? Is there power to the dishwasher hot enough? Run a rinse cycle...
... motor automatically resets itself within the cycle times? It is normal for proper sensor adjustment. This cycle must not be adjusted to speed drying. Is the water supplied to the dishwasher? This dishwasher is rinse aid in the covered section of the access panel Was too much detergent used? Run a vinegar rinse as well without rinse aid. ■ Dishes are adjusted based on racks and dishwasher interior Check the rinse aid indicator to an overload? Is there power to the dishwasher hot enough? Run a rinse cycle...
User Instructions
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... from glassware, remove all silverware and metal items and run a vinegar rinse as it in "Dishwasher Care." ■ Silica film or etching (silica film is needed more often than 1 tbs (15 g) per load. Is the water temperature too low? Use fresh detergent only. Are high suds slowing the wash arm? Use recommended dishwasher detergents only. Load the dishes and glasses so they are not completely clean ■ Food...
... from glassware, remove all silverware and metal items and run a vinegar rinse as it in "Dishwasher Care." ■ Silica film or etching (silica film is needed more often than 1 tbs (15 g) per load. Is the water temperature too low? Use fresh detergent only. Are high suds slowing the wash arm? Use recommended dishwasher detergents only. Load the dishes and glasses so they are not completely clean ■ Food...
User Instructions
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... you need assistance using your product or you would like to schedule service, you how to correct defects in materials or workmanship: nylon dish racks, wash and drain motor, electronic controls and heating element. The removal and reinstallation of your major appliance is installed, operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with electrical or plumbing codes, or use your authorized KitchenAid dealer to determine if another warranty applies...
... you need assistance using your product or you would like to schedule service, you how to correct defects in materials or workmanship: nylon dish racks, wash and drain motor, electronic controls and heating element. The removal and reinstallation of your major appliance is installed, operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with electrical or plumbing codes, or use your authorized KitchenAid dealer to determine if another warranty applies...
Installation Instructions
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...qualified service technician. The dishwasher must be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. Table of Contents Dishwasher Safety 2 Installation Requirements 3 Tools and parts 3 Location Requirements 3 Drain Requirements 5 Water Supply Requirements 5 Electrical Requirements 5 Installation Instructions 6 Prepare cabinet opening using existing utility hookups 6 Prepare cabinet opening where there are no existing utility hookups 7 Install moisture barrier 9 Prepare dishwasher 10 Make electrical connection 16 Connect to water supply 17 Connect to drain 18...
...qualified service technician. The dishwasher must be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. Table of Contents Dishwasher Safety 2 Installation Requirements 3 Tools and parts 3 Location Requirements 3 Drain Requirements 5 Water Supply Requirements 5 Electrical Requirements 5 Installation Instructions 6 Prepare cabinet opening using existing utility hookups 6 Prepare cabinet opening where there are no existing utility hookups 7 Install moisture barrier 9 Prepare dishwasher 10 Make electrical connection 16 Connect to water supply 17 Connect to drain 18...
Installation Instructions
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... not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with certain models F. If dishwasher will be installed must fit your cabinetry. Helpful Tip: If the floor in leveling dishwasher. 3 drain hose A B C Additional parts supplied with top-venting models only D. 2 #8 x 1-3/8" TORX® T15 screws E. 4 #10 x 3/8" hex-head screws Additional part supplied with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. Moisture barrier tape Make sure all these parts are the proper size to connect...
... not run drain lines, water lines or electrical wiring where they can interfere with certain models F. If dishwasher will be installed must fit your cabinetry. Helpful Tip: If the floor in leveling dishwasher. 3 drain hose A B C Additional parts supplied with top-venting models only D. 2 #8 x 1-3/8" TORX® T15 screws E. 4 #10 x 3/8" hex-head screws Additional part supplied with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. Moisture barrier tape Make sure all these parts are the proper size to connect...
Installation Instructions
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... codes and ordinances. • Use strain relief method provided with dishwashers. Drain Requirements • Use the new drain hose supplied with 3 prong grounded plug. - If direct wiring dishwasher: • Use flexible, armored or non-metallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is adequate and in the cabinet next to the dishwasher opening. If using conduit, use a new drain hose with 3/8" N.P.T. If connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord: • Use Power Supply Cord Kit (Part No. 4317824) marked for use...
... codes and ordinances. • Use strain relief method provided with dishwashers. Drain Requirements • Use the new drain hose supplied with 3 prong grounded plug. - If direct wiring dishwasher: • Use flexible, armored or non-metallic sheathed, copper wire with grounding wire that meets all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is adequate and in the cabinet next to the dishwasher opening. If using conduit, use a new drain hose with 3/8" N.P.T. If connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord: • Use Power Supply Cord Kit (Part No. 4317824) marked for use...
Installation Instructions
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...clamps air gap large spring-type clamp drain trap disposer inlet drain hose 4. Installation Instructions WARNING Install the drain hose IMPORTANT: Always use a 1-1/2" to 2" (3.8 to the sink. water line direct wire 2. Prepare cabinet opening using one of opening where the water connection will be made . If they do so can result in a cabinet opening that the direct wire reaches to disposer inlet. Insert drain hose through the cabinet. no existing utility hookups." 2. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at...
...clamps air gap large spring-type clamp drain trap disposer inlet drain hose 4. Installation Instructions WARNING Install the drain hose IMPORTANT: Always use a 1-1/2" to 2" (3.8 to the sink. water line direct wire 2. Prepare cabinet opening using one of opening where the water connection will be made . If they do so can result in a cabinet opening that the direct wire reaches to disposer inlet. Insert drain hose through the cabinet. no existing utility hookups." 2. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at...
Installation Instructions
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... air gap large spring-type clamp drain trap disposer inlet drain hose 4. Turn water shutoff valve to the water line with a manual shutoff valve. 4. Option 1: Waste disposer - Cut end of the dishwasher. 5. The copper tubing should be installed. with air gap • Option 3, Waste disposer - cut here if needed (do not cut ribbed section). 2. with air gap • Option 2, No waste disposer - Remove the disposer knockout plug. drain hose - Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet (Part No. 302797) included with air gap...
... air gap large spring-type clamp drain trap disposer inlet drain hose 4. Turn water shutoff valve to the water line with a manual shutoff valve. 4. Option 1: Waste disposer - Cut end of the dishwasher. 5. The copper tubing should be installed. with air gap • Option 3, Waste disposer - cut here if needed (do not cut ribbed section). 2. with air gap • Option 2, No waste disposer - Remove the disposer knockout plug. drain hose - Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet (Part No. 302797) included with air gap...
Installation Instructions
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... clean and dry for installation of the moisture barrier and apply to disposer inlet with large spring-type clamp. Remove the backing of the moisture barrier. 2. drain hose * Parts available from local plumbing supply stores drain hose drain hose Install moisture barrier (on some models) 1. Attach drain hose to underside of the countertop along the front edge of opening where drain connection will be made . Insert drain hose through hole cut here if needed...
... clean and dry for installation of the moisture barrier and apply to disposer inlet with large spring-type clamp. Remove the backing of the moisture barrier. 2. drain hose * Parts available from local plumbing supply stores drain hose drain hose Install moisture barrier (on some models) 1. Attach drain hose to underside of the countertop along the front edge of opening where drain connection will be made . Insert drain hose through hole cut here if needed...
Installation Instructions
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... installing a power supply cord kit, do so can be more people to built-up floor 10 front leg If you are direct wiring: install a U.L.-listed/CSAcertified clamp connector to move and install dishwasher. built-up floor. Remove panels and set panels aside on open door. If using a 1/4" hex socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver. Turn both front leveler legs to water inlet valve. 6. Put wheels in serious injury or cuts. Measure height of cabinet opening . WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use...
... installing a power supply cord kit, do so can be more people to built-up floor 10 front leg If you are direct wiring: install a U.L.-listed/CSAcertified clamp connector to move and install dishwasher. built-up floor. Remove panels and set panels aside on open door. If using a 1/4" hex socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver. Turn both front leveler legs to water inlet valve. 6. Put wheels in serious injury or cuts. Measure height of cabinet opening . WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use...
Installation Instructions
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... bracket along the scored line. 5. Repeat this will need to a higher number hole and replace screw. Re-attach door spring to the countertop if it opens by itself , move the tensioner to be secured to cabinet. Tensioners on the side of dishwasher, and bend tab in towards the side of the slots. tensioner screw Ẅẅ Ẇ 15 plastic button Using...
... bracket along the scored line. 5. Repeat this will need to a higher number hole and replace screw. Re-attach door spring to the countertop if it opens by itself , move the tensioner to be secured to cabinet. Tensioners on the side of dishwasher, and bend tab in towards the side of the slots. tensioner screw Ẅẅ Ẇ 15 plastic button Using...
Installation Instructions
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Slowly move dishwasher close to cabinet opening. If needed, adjust leveling leg or add shims under dishwasher. Place level against the front panel. Make Electrical Connection Check "Electrical requirements" section. Route direct wire so that water line is on the left side of opening . Check that it is on the right front side of the panel or on wheels and move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening and drain hose is plumb. Remove cardboard from side to...
Slowly move dishwasher close to cabinet opening. If needed, adjust leveling leg or add shims under dishwasher. Place level against the front panel. Make Electrical Connection Check "Electrical requirements" section. Route direct wire so that water line is on the left side of opening . Check that it is on the right front side of the panel or on wheels and move dishwasher completely into cabinet opening and drain hose is plumb. Remove cardboard from side to...
