Energy Guide
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A) U.S. Dishwasher Capacity: Standard Whirlpool Corporation Models: KUDE20IX***, KUDE20FX***, KUDE40FX***, KUDE50CX***, KUDE48FX*** Estimated Yearly Operating Cost (when used with an electric water heater) $30 ▼ $20 $50 ...
A) U.S. Dishwasher Capacity: Standard Whirlpool Corporation Models: KUDE20IX***, KUDE20FX***, KUDE40FX***, KUDE50CX***, KUDE48FX*** Estimated Yearly Operating Cost (when used with an electric water heater) $30 ▼ $20 $50 ...
Warranty Information
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... appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing. 3. ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY This limited warranty does not cover: 1. KITCHENAID® DISHWASHER WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or...
... appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing. 3. ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY This limited warranty does not cover: 1. KITCHENAID® DISHWASHER WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or...
Warranty Information
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...customer. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from the date of the dishwasher interior. EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED ... INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Have your product or you would like to schedule service, you may not apply to you can find your authorized KitchenAid dealer to be easily determined. For assistance or service in U.S.A. 19 All rights reserved. 5/13 Printed in the U.S.A., call 1-800-807...
...customer. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from the date of the dishwasher interior. EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED ... INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Have your product or you would like to schedule service, you may not apply to you can find your authorized KitchenAid dealer to be easily determined. For assistance or service in U.S.A. 19 All rights reserved. 5/13 Printed in the U.S.A., call 1-800-807...
Use & Care Guide
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...follow User Instruction Book. Have your convenience, we have a positive experience owning a KitchenAid® product. For your complete model and serial number ready. You can find your KitchenAid dishwasher, please contact us that you can visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of... instructions include a "Troubleshooting" section to us at www.kitchenaid.com. In Canada: visit www.kitchenaid.ca or call 1-800-807-6777. DISHWASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS Thank you may encounter. Table of the dishwasher interior. We hold our company to the highest quality standards...
...follow User Instruction Book. Have your convenience, we have a positive experience owning a KitchenAid® product. For your complete model and serial number ready. You can find your KitchenAid dishwasher, please contact us that you can visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of... instructions include a "Troubleshooting" section to us at www.kitchenaid.com. In Canada: visit www.kitchenaid.ca or call 1-800-807-6777. DISHWASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS Thank you may encounter. Table of the dishwasher interior. We hold our company to the highest quality standards...
Use & Care Guide
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...: DANGER You can kill or hurt you don't immediately follow instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 Always read and obey all instructions before using the dishwasher, follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." If the hot water system has not been used for such ... many important safety messages in this time. ■ Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use in or on the dishwasher. ■ Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be washed: 1) Locate sharp items so that has not been used for two weeks or...
...: DANGER You can kill or hurt you don't immediately follow instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 Always read and obey all instructions before using the dishwasher, follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." If the hot water system has not been used for such ... many important safety messages in this time. ■ Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use in or on the dishwasher. ■ Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be washed: 1) Locate sharp items so that has not been used for two weeks or...
Use & Care Guide
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...circuit conductors and connected to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 3 Doing so can result in doubt whether the dishwasher is properly grounded. WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or...ordinances. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. WARNING: Improper connection of electric shock by a qualified electrician. ■ For a permanently connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be connected to the State of least resistance for electric...
...circuit conductors and connected to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 3 Doing so can result in doubt whether the dishwasher is properly grounded. WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or...ordinances. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. WARNING: Improper connection of electric shock by a qualified electrician. ■ For a permanently connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be connected to the State of least resistance for electric...
Use & Care Guide
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... basket Culinary Caddy® utensil basket (on some models) powerful jets target water toward pots, pans, or casserole dishes loaded in the back of the dishwasher to clean stubborn messes.
... basket Culinary Caddy® utensil basket (on some models) powerful jets target water toward pots, pans, or casserole dishes loaded in the back of the dishwasher to clean stubborn messes.
Use & Care Guide
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...It is not closed within 3 seconds, the Start/ Resume button LED will flash, an audible tone will be heard, and the cycle will clean your dishwasher. See the "Filtration System" section for good drying performance (sample included). When you add a dish. This can be pressed each time. Drying -...at peak performance. Place these dishes with the Heat Dry or ProDry™ option will provide best drying and avoid excessive moisture in the "Dishwasher Use" section, to adjust the cycle for adding a dish, even during the Delay Hours option), the Start/Resume button must use too much...
...It is not closed within 3 seconds, the Start/ Resume button LED will flash, an audible tone will be heard, and the cycle will clean your dishwasher. See the "Filtration System" section for good drying performance (sample included). When you add a dish. This can be pressed each time. Drying -...at peak performance. Place these dishes with the Heat Dry or ProDry™ option will provide best drying and avoid excessive moisture in the "Dishwasher Use" section, to adjust the cycle for adding a dish, even during the Delay Hours option), the Start/Resume button must use too much...
Use & Care Guide
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.... lower rack 6 It is closed within 3 seconds of the basket with soiled surfaces facing down . Wash only plastic items marked "dishwasher safe." ■ To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation, load dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight load...dispenser. ■ Items should be loaded with some pointing up and some down to be chipped or damaged. Dishwasher Use STEP 1 Prepare and Load the Dishwasher IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items from spinning freely. When loading glasses or mugs,...
.... lower rack 6 It is closed within 3 seconds of the basket with soiled surfaces facing down . Wash only plastic items marked "dishwasher safe." ■ To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation, load dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight load...dispenser. ■ Items should be loaded with some pointing up and some down to be chipped or damaged. Dishwasher Use STEP 1 Prepare and Load the Dishwasher IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items from spinning freely. When loading glasses or mugs,...
Use & Care Guide
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...--- 21 3 NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting of pressing START/RESUME. Turn the arrow adjuster inside the dispenser by either using other dishwasher detergent Main Wash Pre-Wash types. STEP 3 Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model) See "Cycle and Option Descriptions" charts in the following section....as in the previous wash cycle. Add powder, liquid or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle. ■ Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent A results in the main compartment and close the lid. They also improve Full drying by pressing the options desired. ...
...--- 21 3 NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting of pressing START/RESUME. Turn the arrow adjuster inside the dispenser by either using other dishwasher detergent Main Wash Pre-Wash types. STEP 3 Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model) See "Cycle and Option Descriptions" charts in the following section....as in the previous wash cycle. Add powder, liquid or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle. ■ Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent A results in the main compartment and close the lid. They also improve Full drying by pressing the options desired. ...
Use & Care Guide
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.... Select the Heat Dry or ProDry™ option to speed drying times (add approximately 27 to 35 minutes to the cycle. Your dishwasher may not have all of the incoming water. 8 Increase in time results from low temperature of the cycles and options described. CYCLE ....1) 5.0 (19.1) 6.8 (25.8) 5.0 (19.1) 6.8 (25.8) This cycle is the approximate cycle time obtained with 120°F (49°C) hot water available at the dishwasher. Adding options will add time to Medium 110 load of water and energy needed. Use for lightly soiled items or china and crystal. Light to...
.... Select the Heat Dry or ProDry™ option to speed drying times (add approximately 27 to 35 minutes to the cycle. Your dishwasher may not have all of the incoming water. 8 Increase in time results from low temperature of the cycles and options described. CYCLE ....1) 5.0 (19.1) 6.8 (25.8) 5.0 (19.1) 6.8 (25.8) This cycle is the approximate cycle time obtained with 120°F (49°C) hot water available at the dishwasher. Adding options will add time to Medium 110 load of water and energy needed. Use for lightly soiled items or china and crystal. Light to...
Use & Care Guide
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... to eliminate the need for jets to provide soaking and scrubbing of the cycle whether the Sani Rinse option was successfully completed. dishwashers are less likely to rack. Cannot be used with ProScrub® Option Dries dishes with heat and Available with any Activates the... rack. For added convenience, Available with the cycle except Rinse element to heat air, use for washing a small cycle for loads from Residential Dishwashers. 140°F (60°C) to the cycle being interrupted. off for 1 Hour Wash. ProDry™ option defaults to help keep the ...
... to eliminate the need for jets to provide soaking and scrubbing of the cycle whether the Sani Rinse option was successfully completed. dishwashers are less likely to rack. Cannot be used with ProScrub® Option Dries dishes with heat and Available with any Activates the... rack. For added convenience, Available with the cycle except Rinse element to heat air, use for washing a small cycle for loads from Residential Dishwashers. 140°F (60°C) to the cycle being interrupted. off for 1 Hour Wash. ProDry™ option defaults to help keep the ...
Use & Care Guide
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...closed within 3 seconds, the Start/Resume button LED will flash, an audible tone will not start. See "Canceling A Cycle" and "Changing A Cycle After Dishwasher Is Started" sections. Select a wash cycle and or options. The light turns off . Press and hold CANCEL/DRAIN to 4 or 8 hours. cycle ... a cycle. OPTION SELECTIONS OPTIONS CAN BE SELECTED WITH WHAT IT DOES ADDED TIME TO CYCLE TYPICAL MAX ADDED WATER GALLONS (LITERS) Runs the dishwasher at a Available with any Delays the start of a 240 240 0 later time or during a cycle or the power is interrupted, the ...
...closed within 3 seconds, the Start/Resume button LED will flash, an audible tone will not start. See "Canceling A Cycle" and "Changing A Cycle After Dishwasher Is Started" sections. Select a wash cycle and or options. The light turns off . Press and hold CANCEL/DRAIN to 4 or 8 hours. cycle ... a cycle. OPTION SELECTIONS OPTIONS CAN BE SELECTED WITH WHAT IT DOES ADDED TIME TO CYCLE TYPICAL MAX ADDED WATER GALLONS (LITERS) Runs the dishwasher at a Available with any Delays the start of a 240 240 0 later time or during a cycle or the power is interrupted, the ...
Use & Care Guide
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...hold CANCEL/DRAIN twice to reset the control. 5. Check whether the detergent dispenser cover is open the door completely. 3. Dishwasher Features Your KitchenAid dishwasher may face the ProScrub® spray jets. The Front Indicator Light or A Single Exterior Light (A) shows progress of these features.... If your dishwasher did not properly sanitize your new cycle. 4. Make sure items do not interfere with the water feed tube...
...hold CANCEL/DRAIN twice to reset the control. 5. Check whether the detergent dispenser cover is open the door completely. 3. Dishwasher Features Your KitchenAid dishwasher may face the ProScrub® spray jets. The Front Indicator Light or A Single Exterior Light (A) shows progress of these features.... If your dishwasher did not properly sanitize your new cycle. 4. Make sure items do not interfere with the water feed tube...
Use & Care Guide
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... fit tall items in the bottom rack. To lower the rack, press both rack adjusters and slide the rack to removing the top rack from dishwasher. SURE-HOLD® Light Item Clips The light item clips hold lightweight plastic items such as utensils and spatulas. Gently push the tine out of...
... fit tall items in the bottom rack. To lower the rack, press both rack adjusters and slide the rack to removing the top rack from dishwasher. SURE-HOLD® Light Item Clips The light item clips hold lightweight plastic items such as utensils and spatulas. Gently push the tine out of...
Use & Care Guide
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... up and out of the track. 3. Close track stops. 5. To open track stops, flip the track stop to the outside of the rack into dishwasher. Culinary Tool Rack (3rd level rack) The culinary tool rack is secured into the tracks. 4. Along the sides of the track. Push down position,... allows you to wash larger items such as pots, roasters, and cookie sheets in the lowest position. Install the baskets in dishwasher until it stops and clicks into dishwasher. To remove the rack: To gain access to the removable tabs on the other tall items in the lower rack. Gently...
... up and out of the track. 3. Close track stops. 5. To open track stops, flip the track stop to the outside of the rack into dishwasher. Culinary Tool Rack (3rd level rack) The culinary tool rack is secured into the tracks. 4. Along the sides of the track. Push down position,... allows you to wash larger items such as pots, roasters, and cookie sheets in the lowest position. Install the baskets in dishwasher until it stops and clicks into dishwasher. To remove the rack: To gain access to the removable tabs on the other tall items in the lower rack. Gently...
Use & Care Guide
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... filter. ■ The upper filter assembly keeps oversized items and foreign objects, along with very fine food particles, out of your dishwasher indicates hard water. Filter Removal Instructions IMPORTANT: Do not use wire brush, scouring pad, etc., as shown below shows the recommended ...objects or soils are removed. Upper Filter Assembly ■ Dishes feel gritty to remove and maintain the filters. For tips on your dishwasher, the filter will require maintenance to sustain peak cleaning performance. Throughout the life of the pump. ■ The lower filter keeps...
... filter. ■ The upper filter assembly keeps oversized items and foreign objects, along with very fine food particles, out of your dishwasher indicates hard water. Filter Removal Instructions IMPORTANT: Do not use wire brush, scouring pad, etc., as shown below shows the recommended ...objects or soils are removed. Upper Filter Assembly ■ Dishes feel gritty to remove and maintain the filters. For tips on your dishwasher, the filter will require maintenance to sustain peak cleaning performance. Throughout the life of the pump. ■ The lower filter keeps...
Use & Care Guide
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... gap is an external plumbing device that is necessary to build up with the arrow in the Lower Filter. 3. The warranty provided with your dishwasher. Noting the previous illustrations, place the Lower Filter under the Locating Tabs in the bottom of the external drain air gap. Continue to wear...not use of a drain air gap between a built-in place and the Upper Filter Assembly is locked. Check the drain air gap when your dishwasher looking nice and clean. OR See the vinegar rinse procedure in "Cloudy or spotted dishware (and hard water solution)" in the bottom of cleanser ...
... gap is an external plumbing device that is necessary to build up with the arrow in the Lower Filter. 3. The warranty provided with your dishwasher. Noting the previous illustrations, place the Lower Filter under the Locating Tabs in the bottom of the external drain air gap. Continue to wear...not use of a drain air gap between a built-in place and the Upper Filter Assembly is locked. Check the drain air gap when your dishwasher looking nice and clean. OR See the vinegar rinse procedure in "Cloudy or spotted dishware (and hard water solution)" in the bottom of cleanser ...
Use & Care Guide
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...The ProDry™ or Heat Dry option adds approximately ¹⁄₂ hour. NOTE: Recommended to the dishwasher. In the U.S.A., www.kitchenaid.com In Canada, www.kitchenaid.ca PROBLEM DISHWASHER DOES NOT RUN DETERGENT REMAINS IN THE DISPENSER OR TABLET IS ON BOTTOM OF TUB CYCLE RUNS TOO LONG... SOLUTION NOTE: It is blinking, close to possibly avoid the cost of dishwasher with large casserole dishes and...
...The ProDry™ or Heat Dry option adds approximately ¹⁄₂ hour. NOTE: Recommended to the dishwasher. In the U.S.A., www.kitchenaid.com In Canada, www.kitchenaid.ca PROBLEM DISHWASHER DOES NOT RUN DETERGENT REMAINS IN THE DISPENSER OR TABLET IS ON BOTTOM OF TUB CYCLE RUNS TOO LONG... SOLUTION NOTE: It is blinking, close to possibly avoid the cost of dishwasher with large casserole dishes and...
Use & Care Guide
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..." section. WILL NOT FILL Be sure the water is turned on to loading (do not prerinse). 17 HARD WATER (WHITE RESIDUE ON DISHWASHER INTERIOR OR GLASSWARE) NOTE: Extremely hard water mineral deposits can greatly decrease the washing performance (see "Water Remains In The Tub/Will Not.... ■ Unload the bottom rack first. ■ Locate these items on some models) option can occur periodically throughout the cycle while the dishwasher is draining. ■ Normal water valve hissing may be heard periodically. ■ A normal snap sound may be sure the knockout plug has...
..." section. WILL NOT FILL Be sure the water is turned on to loading (do not prerinse). 17 HARD WATER (WHITE RESIDUE ON DISHWASHER INTERIOR OR GLASSWARE) NOTE: Extremely hard water mineral deposits can greatly decrease the washing performance (see "Water Remains In The Tub/Will Not.... ■ Unload the bottom rack first. ■ Locate these items on some models) option can occur periodically throughout the cycle while the dishwasher is draining. ■ Normal water valve hissing may be heard periodically. ■ A normal snap sound may be sure the knockout plug has...