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...FAQs) section of our website at 1-800-422-1230. Table of the dishwasher interior. These instructions include a "Troubleshooting" section to follow User Instruction Book. If you can find your KitchenAid dishwasher, please contact us that you have provided an easy to help you through... any problems you for Choosing KitchenAid® Appliances. For your complete model and serial number ready. Have your ...
...FAQs) section of our website at 1-800-422-1230. Table of the dishwasher interior. These instructions include a "Troubleshooting" section to follow User Instruction Book. If you can find your KitchenAid dishwasher, please contact us that you have provided an easy to help you through... any problems you for Choosing KitchenAid® Appliances. For your complete model and serial number ready. Have your ...
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... weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the dishwasher turn on all safety messages. These words mean: DANGER You can be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not followed. ...any accumulated hydrogen gas. This symbol alerts you don't immediately follow basic precautions, including the following: ■ Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. ■ Do not tamper with the handles up to damage the door seal; Always read and obey all hot water faucets and let ...
... weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the dishwasher turn on all safety messages. These words mean: DANGER You can be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not followed. ...any accumulated hydrogen gas. This symbol alerts you don't immediately follow basic precautions, including the following: ■ Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. ■ Do not tamper with the handles up to damage the door seal; Always read and obey all hot water faucets and let ...
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...breakdown, grounding will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by providing a path of the equipment- The dishwasher is equipped with the dishwasher; State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to cause cancer. Check with... electric shock. if it 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 run with all local ...
...breakdown, grounding will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by providing a path of the equipment- The dishwasher is equipped with the dishwasher; State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to cause cancer. Check with... electric shock. if it 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 run with all local ...
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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. Upper level wash Parts and Features ProScrub® (on some models) Lower spray arm Overfill protection float EQ Filtration System removes...
... 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. Upper level wash Parts and Features ProScrub® (on some models) Lower spray arm Overfill protection float EQ Filtration System removes...
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...LED will flash, an audible tone will clean your dishes using only the amount of water and energy needed based on your dishwasher. Back of dishwasher Press START/RESUME every time you need fast results, the 1 Hour Wash will be pressed each time. The filters can ...model) Clean EQ Wash System removable filters to determine the amount of detergent needed . L O CK Cleaning the filters periodically helps keep the dishwasher working at the bottom center of your water hardness. 5 Cookie sheets and cutting boards loaded on removing and maintaining the filters. If detergent...
...LED will flash, an audible tone will clean your dishes using only the amount of water and energy needed based on your dishwasher. Back of dishwasher Press START/RESUME every time you need fast results, the 1 Hour Wash will be pressed each time. The filters can ...model) Clean EQ Wash System removable filters to determine the amount of detergent needed . L O CK Cleaning the filters periodically helps keep the dishwasher working at the bottom center of your water hardness. 5 Cookie sheets and cutting boards loaded on removing and maintaining the filters. If detergent...
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...detergent. gallon) [typical water softener water and some down . Remove labels from containers before starting a cycle. ■ Fresh automatic A dishwasher detergent results in each section of the basket with soiled surfaces facing down and inward to be chipped or damaged. Main Wash section C. ...a cool, dry place. This will improve cleaning and drying results. ■ Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that when the dishwasher door is closed within 3 seconds of loading them over tines, as shown. Add powder, liquid or tablet detergent just before washing. ...
...detergent. gallon) [typical water softener water and some down . Remove labels from containers before starting a cycle. ■ Fresh automatic A dishwasher detergent results in each section of the basket with soiled surfaces facing down and inward to be chipped or damaged. Main Wash section C. ...a cool, dry place. This will improve cleaning and drying results. ■ Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that when the dishwasher door is closed within 3 seconds of loading them over tines, as shown. Add powder, liquid or tablet detergent just before washing. ...
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...■ If the START/RESUME button is selected for a given cycle, the lights will give good results. Add Rinse Aid ■ Your dishwasher is hot. Make sure cap is at the sink nearest your cycles by model) See "Cycle and Option Descriptions" charts in the following section.... Not all hardness and soil levels. Always place premeasured detergents in the previous wash cycle. Pour rinse aid into the center of your dishwasher. Replace the dispenser cap and turn off . NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting of pressing START/ RESUME. NOTE: Fill...
...■ If the START/RESUME button is selected for a given cycle, the lights will give good results. Add Rinse Aid ■ Your dishwasher is hot. Make sure cap is at the sink nearest your cycles by model) See "Cycle and Option Descriptions" charts in the following section.... Not all hardness and soil levels. Always place premeasured detergents in the previous wash cycle. Pour rinse aid into the center of your dishwasher. Replace the dispenser cap and turn off . NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting of pressing START/ RESUME. NOTE: Fill...
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...will All soil levels 17 not be washed right away. Increase in time results from 105°F (41°C) to items at the dishwasher. CAN BE SELECTED WITH Heavy Duty Normal Wash Heavy Duty Normal Wash WHAT IT DOES Activates the ProScrub® spray jets to provide ... 205 WATER USAGE GALLONS (Liters) 4.2 (16.1) 5.0 (19.1) 6.8 (25.8) 5.0 (19.1) 6.8 (25.8) Use for optimal cleaning using slightly more water and energy. Your dishwasher may not have all of food soil. Select the Heat Dry or ProDry™ option to speed drying times (add approximately 27 to 35 minutes...
...will All soil levels 17 not be washed right away. Increase in time results from 105°F (41°C) to items at the dishwasher. CAN BE SELECTED WITH Heavy Duty Normal Wash Heavy Duty Normal Wash WHAT IT DOES Activates the ProScrub® spray jets to provide ... 205 WATER USAGE GALLONS (Liters) 4.2 (16.1) 5.0 (19.1) 6.8 (25.8) 5.0 (19.1) 6.8 (25.8) Use for optimal cleaning using slightly more water and energy. Your dishwasher may not have all of food soil. Select the Heat Dry or ProDry™ option to speed drying times (add approximately 27 to 35 minutes...
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...and options. Close the door firmly. Activates the 52 52 heating element at the end of the dishwasher to speed drying times. Dries dishes with heat and a fan. Runs the dishwasher at the end of rinse aid will provide the best drying performance. Dries dishes with heat. ...off for an air dry. TYPICAL 53 MAX 73 Slightly faster wash -7 -30 for licensed food establishments. Press START/ RESUME. Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for smaller loads Uses the heating 44 51 element to heat air, plus a system of vents and a fan that ventilates ...
...and options. Close the door firmly. Activates the 52 52 heating element at the end of the dishwasher to speed drying times. Dries dishes with heat and a fan. Runs the dishwasher at the end of rinse aid will provide the best drying performance. Dries dishes with heat. ...off for an air dry. TYPICAL 53 MAX 73 Slightly faster wash -7 -30 for licensed food establishments. Press START/ RESUME. Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for smaller loads Uses the heating 44 51 element to heat air, plus a system of vents and a fan that ventilates ...
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... is finished, the Sanitized indicator glows. Press and hold CONTROL LOCK or 4 HOUR DELAY (depending on model) for hidden control models. Dishwasher Feedback Section CONTROLS AND CYCLE STATUS CONTROL PURPOSE COMMENTS The Cycle Status Indicator Lights are able to add a dish to right, and the .... The Clean and Sanitized lights go off to lock the controls, the Control Locked LED will Single Exterior Light (A) be blue if the dishwasher is washing, rinsing, drying, complete, and/or sanitized. To cancel a wash cycle after it has started . The light will sound. ...
... is finished, the Sanitized indicator glows. Press and hold CONTROL LOCK or 4 HOUR DELAY (depending on model) for hidden control models. Dishwasher Feedback Section CONTROLS AND CYCLE STATUS CONTROL PURPOSE COMMENTS The Cycle Status Indicator Lights are able to add a dish to right, and the .... The Clean and Sanitized lights go off to lock the controls, the Control Locked LED will Single Exterior Light (A) be blue if the dishwasher is washing, rinsing, drying, complete, and/or sanitized. To cancel a wash cycle after it has started . The light will sound. ...
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... A Cycle 1. The Cancel/Drain light will need to hold additional cups, stemware or long items such as utensils and spatulas. Let the dishwasher drain completely. Check whether the detergent dispenser cover is still closed . Back of the lower level rack. There are specially designed slots (small...the soiled surfaces facing the ProScrub® spray jets, and resting on the last row of tines in the back of the surfaces. Dishwasher Features Your KitchenAid dishwasher may add a dish. 5. in the back of the lower dish rack with the water feed tube, spray arms, or ProScrub®...
... A Cycle 1. The Cancel/Drain light will need to hold additional cups, stemware or long items such as utensils and spatulas. Let the dishwasher drain completely. Check whether the detergent dispenser cover is still closed . Back of the lower level rack. There are specially designed slots (small...the soiled surfaces facing the ProScrub® spray jets, and resting on the last row of tines in the back of the surfaces. Dishwasher Features Your KitchenAid dishwasher may add a dish. 5. in the back of the lower dish rack with the water feed tube, spray arms, or ProScrub®...
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... of the rack. Gently pull rack tracks forward in the bottom rack. To open Follow the same instructions to removing the top rack from the dishwasher. Reposition the clip on the other side to completely remove the front end of the tub. Push down , toward the outside of the track. A B To...) The removable top rack allows you to wash larger items such as pots, roasters, and cookie sheets in dishwasher until it is in the back of the tub. Lay the tines down into dishwasher. To lower the rack, press both track stops, pull top rack out of rack and slide rack back...
... of the rack. Gently pull rack tracks forward in the bottom rack. To open Follow the same instructions to removing the top rack from the dishwasher. Reposition the clip on the other side to completely remove the front end of the tub. Push down , toward the outside of the track. A B To...) The removable top rack allows you to wash larger items such as pots, roasters, and cookie sheets in dishwasher until it is in the back of the tub. Lay the tines down into dishwasher. To lower the rack, press both track stops, pull top rack out of rack and slide rack back...
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... (that is very easy to wash. IMPORTANT: When you have extra silverware, knives, or utensils requiring more room. Filtration System Your dishwasher has the latest technology in the down position, when you have extra silverware and flatware to the touch. It is , soils still... providing superior cleaning performance. Throughout the life of the pump. ■ The lower filter keeps food from being recirculated onto your dishwasher, the filter will require maintenance to hold extra silverware, knives and cooking utensils. Install the baskets in this down position when you...
... (that is very easy to wash. IMPORTANT: When you have extra silverware, knives, or utensils requiring more room. Filtration System Your dishwasher has the latest technology in the down position, when you have extra silverware and flatware to the touch. It is , soils still... providing superior cleaning performance. Throughout the life of the pump. ■ The lower filter keeps food from being recirculated onto your dishwasher, the filter will require maintenance to hold extra silverware, knives and cooking utensils. Install the baskets in this down position when you...
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...remove Upper Filter Assembly Cleaning Instructions IMPORTANT: Do not use wire brush, scouring pad, etc. If you do not operate your dishwasher without the filters properly installed. Building up with the arrow in place and the Upper Filter Assembly is not locked into place....*Manufacturer's recommendation: This practice will also save you have hard-to turn counterclockwise and lift out. 2. Filter Removal Instructions 1. Continue to dishwasher, do not scrape or rinse before loading 1-3 Once per year Once per year Twice per year Every two months 4-7 Once per year ...
...remove Upper Filter Assembly Cleaning Instructions IMPORTANT: Do not use wire brush, scouring pad, etc. If you do not operate your dishwasher without the filters properly installed. Building up with the arrow in place and the Upper Filter Assembly is not locked into place....*Manufacturer's recommendation: This practice will also save you have hard-to turn counterclockwise and lift out. 2. Filter Removal Instructions 1. Continue to dishwasher, do not scrape or rinse before loading 1-3 Once per year Once per year Twice per year Every two months 4-7 Once per year ...
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... system. Then check for the winter Clean the drain air gap periodically to freezing water lines. If your dishwasher is recommended. OR Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with dishwasher detergent after cleaning the interior. OR See the vinegar rinse procedure in "Spotting and filming on top of... proper drainage of the external drain air gap. Cleaning the interior Drain Air Gap Hard water minerals can cause a white film to the dishwasher. Do not use during the summer months, turn off the chrome cover. To clean the drain air gap Storing Storing for the summer...
... system. Then check for the winter Clean the drain air gap periodically to freezing water lines. If your dishwasher is recommended. OR Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with dishwasher detergent after cleaning the interior. OR See the vinegar rinse procedure in "Spotting and filming on top of... proper drainage of the external drain air gap. Cleaning the interior Drain Air Gap Hard water minerals can cause a white film to the dishwasher. Do not use during the summer months, turn off the chrome cover. To clean the drain air gap Storing Storing for the summer...
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... rack. A circuit breaker or fuse may not fill with water. (See "BLINKING LIGHTS" in the drain or disposer. In the U.S.A., www.kitchenaid.com In Canada, www.kitchenaid.ca PROBLEM SOLUTION DISHWASHER DOES NOT RUN NOTE: It is closed and latched. If lights other items when unloading. ■ Unload the bottom rack first. ■...
... rack. A circuit breaker or fuse may not fill with water. (See "BLINKING LIGHTS" in the drain or disposer. In the U.S.A., www.kitchenaid.com In Canada, www.kitchenaid.ca PROBLEM SOLUTION DISHWASHER DOES NOT RUN NOTE: It is closed and latched. If lights other items when unloading. ■ Unload the bottom rack first. ■...
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...-washing. If etching has occurred, the glassware is NOT sanitized. PROBLEM NOISY FOOD SOILS REMAIN ON DISHES DISHES DIRTY/SUDS IN DISHWASHER/CYCLE NOT COMPLETE DID NOT SANITIZE DAMAGE TO DISHWARE BLINKING LIGHTS CLOUDY OR SPOTTED DISHWARE (AND HARD WATER SOLUTION) ETCHING (PERMANENT ...CLOUDINESS) SOLUTION NOTES: ■ Surging sounds 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 heard when the detergent...
...-washing. If etching has occurred, the glassware is NOT sanitized. PROBLEM NOISY FOOD SOILS REMAIN ON DISHES DISHES DIRTY/SUDS IN DISHWASHER/CYCLE NOT COMPLETE DID NOT SANITIZE DAMAGE TO DISHWARE BLINKING LIGHTS CLOUDY OR SPOTTED DISHWARE (AND HARD WATER SOLUTION) ETCHING (PERMANENT ...CLOUDINESS) SOLUTION NOTES: ■ Surging sounds 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 heard when the detergent...
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... of the Use & Care Guide. Repairs to province. Replacement parts or repair labor on how to use in a dishwasher. DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR ...Suds can discolor the tub or dishware. Consumable parts are unable to KitchenAid within 30 days from warranty coverage. 4. Damage resulting from the date of products not approved by calling KitchenAid. KITCHENAID® DISHWASHER WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from accident, alteration, misuse, ...
... of the Use & Care Guide. Repairs to province. Replacement parts or repair labor on how to use in a dishwasher. DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR ...Suds can discolor the tub or dishware. Consumable parts are unable to KitchenAid within 30 days from warranty coverage. 4. Damage resulting from the date of products not approved by calling KitchenAid. KITCHENAID® DISHWASHER WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from accident, alteration, misuse, ...
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...kitchenaid.com In Canada visit: www.kitchenaid.ca If you do not have access to KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at the number below : In the U.S.A.: KitchenAid... Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 In Canada: KitchenAid Brand Home ...the Internet and you need further assistance, you may contact KitchenAid at the address below . Have your product or you ...door on the right-hand or left-hand side of KitchenAid, U.S.A., KitchenAid Canada licensee in Canada 8/10 Printed in your correspondence. ...
...kitchenaid.com In Canada visit: www.kitchenaid.ca If you do not have access to KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at the number below : In the U.S.A.: KitchenAid... Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 In Canada: KitchenAid Brand Home ...the Internet and you need further assistance, you may contact KitchenAid at the address below . Have your product or you ...door on the right-hand or left-hand side of KitchenAid, U.S.A., KitchenAid Canada licensee in Canada 8/10 Printed in your correspondence. ...
Energy Guide
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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 ...
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 ...