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Question posted by jlcasazza on December 22nd, 2015

Dishwasher Door

Why does the door open and drop quickly instead of gradually?

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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on December 23rd, 2015 10:00 PM
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The door latch needs to be replaced.

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User Instructions - Page 1

...your model and serial number on the label located near the door on your KitchenAid dishwasher, please contact us that can kill or hurt you may ...are very important. 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 ...
User Instructions - Page 2

...'s recommendations. ■ Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door, lid, or dish racks of the dishwasher. ■ To reduce the risk of least resistance for several minutes. HYDROGEN GAS... agents recommended for use in or on open flame during this time. ■ Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use dishwasher until completely installed. The plug must be...
User Instructions - Page 3

... little in the upper rack. A. The hardness of detergent to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon) [well water and some city water] Medium to the spray as shown. Quick Steps 3 Select a cycle and option. 2 Add detergent for cleaning and rinse aid for the water spray to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse cycle. Dishwasher Use STEP 1 Prepare...
User Instructions - Page 4

... options affect cycle length. Some cycles and options will have hard water or notice rings or spots, try a higher setting. The door latches automatically. Open the door slowly and add the item. NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for good drying performance. Add rinse aid when indicator drops to "Add" level. ■ To add rinse aid, turn...
User Instructions - Page 5

...your cycle by selecting an option. See option selections. Your dishwasher may not have all the cycles and options described. CYCLE SELECTIONS CYCLES DISH LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS WASH TIME (HH:MM) Cycle Cycle + ... for several seconds. You can customize your mind, press the option again to quickly wash prerinsed glasses or dish loads. If you change an option anytime before the...
User Instructions - Page 6

... time to high temperatures. Automatic with normal amounts of the lower level rack. Press START/RESUME. The dishwasher starts a 2-minute drain (if needed . If you open and close the door or press CANCEL. 6 Heavy Duty or Normal cycle. Select a wash cycle and options. Close the door firmly. The light goes off Lock, press and hold Heat Dry...
User Instructions - Page 7

... insert, fit over the wires in the open, middle section facing the PROSCRUB® spray jets. Push down on the bottom of the rack. 2. Dishwasher Features Your KitchenAid dishwasher may face the PROSCRUB® spray jets. IMPORTANT: Make sure that could otherwise "fly" around inside the dishwasher during a cycle. To remove lower level inserts: Pull handle...
User Instructions - Page 9

..., knives and cooking utensils. Run the dishwasher through a complete washing cycle using the cup shelves or other tall items... in this up position when you have extra silverware, knives, or utensils requiring more room. Do not use liquid dishwasher detergent on the bottom rack. Up position Install the baskets in the mid level rack...
User Instructions - Page 10

...dishwasher? The motor automatically resets itself within the cycle times? It is normal for certain cycles to repeatedly pause for several seconds during a cycle Is the door closed tightly and latched? See cycle...in some wash and rinse cycles until you load your home will not perform as described in "Dishwasher Care." ■ Condensation on racks and dishwasher interior Check the rinse ...
User Instructions - Page 12

... and serial number on the label located near the door on the right-hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior. You can write to repair or replace appliance...operated and maintained according to instructions attached to correct defects in materials or workmanship: nylon dish racks, wash and drain motor, electronic controls and heating element. Damage resulting from accident, alteration...
Installation Instructions - Page 2

... governing codes and ordinances. • Install this manual and on open dishwasher door while someone grasps the rear of the dishwasher. These words mean: DANGER You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. Remove shipping materials, drain hose and lower rack. Do not push down on your appliance. We have provided...
Installation Instructions - Page 3

...rack) G. Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. Helpful Tip: If the floor in leveling dishwasher. 3 A side panel kit is a registered trademark of opening...level dishwasher.) NOTE: To prevent shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must provide clearance between the side of the dishwasher door and the wall or cabinet. • square opening ...
Installation Instructions - Page 6

... air gap • Option 3, Waste disposer - with utility hookups. • If you are installing the dishwasher in an existing cabinet opening where there are installing the dishwasher in a cabinet opening that the water line reaches to do so can result in this section if you are no existing utility hookups" section. 1. Use a rubber hose...
Installation Instructions - Page 10

... sides of the corner posts. 2. Remove panels and set panels aside on top of dishwasher door frame and put dishwasher on its back, resting on a protective surface. 4. Remove terminal box cover. - wheel 1 Minimum cutout height Wheel position Number of cabinet opening . Do not push down on front leg 2 34" (86.4 cm) 1 10 3 34-1/4" (87...
Installation Instructions - Page 11

... screws facing down on the back of handle) Allen wrench full front panel outer panel hex head screw top edge Install the door handle-Pro Line® series 1. Attach the panel assembly to bring dishwasher up while removing the screws. Gently set screws in place on both sides, as shown. Remove the...
Installation Instructions - Page 12

... than 6" (15.2 cm). Align top edges of "Install custom panel" section. 12 tighten corner screws. For dishwashers with the control panel shown below : (models KUDS03FTPA and KUDU03FTPA) (Your model may vary slightly from picture above .) Custom door panel dimensions are : 23-3/8" (59.4 cm) 3/4" (19.1 mm) *25-29/32" (65.8 cm) Custom panel dimensions...
Installation Instructions - Page 15

... scored line. 5. tabs 2. With a 5/16" nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from tipping, open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of dishwasher. The screw can be done later. With another person holding the rear of dishwasher should be adjusted. 2. There are two brackets on both sides of the...
Installation Instructions - Page 16

Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at the edges of dishwasher door panel with your household wiring to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. • Insert wire ends into cabinet. If dishwasher has a power supply cord, insert power supply cord into hole cut into twist-on the left side of opening. 4. Align front of the door panel. 2. Check that it...
Installation Instructions - Page 18

... drain loop Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Open door about 3 inches (7.6 cm) and check that sides of the hole where it passes through the cabinet. 2. To help minimize vibration, route drain hose to countertop 6. Tighten bracket screws. 5. Do not drop screws into the connector up to the stop screw...
Installation Instructions - Page 20

... door, wait five seconds, then open door. 5. If not, disconnect power or unplug dishwasher and see that there is working properly. 6. If dishwasher ...door closed tightly and latched? • Has the cycle been set correctly to complete the shortest wash cycle. Read the Use and Care Guide that all parts have all the tools you used. 4. Start dishwasher and allow it to start the dishwasher...

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