User Instructions
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... 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. All safety messages will tell you have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your KitchenAid dishwasher, please contact us that can find your model and serial number on the label located near the door on the...
... 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. All safety messages will tell you have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your KitchenAid dishwasher, please contact us that can find your model and serial number on the label located near the door on the...
User Instructions
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... a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. if it . WARNING: Improper connection of least resistance for electric current. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are properly in serious injury or cuts. 2 Do not push down on open flame during this time. ■ Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use dishwasher until completely installed. HYDROGEN...
... a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. if it . WARNING: Improper connection of least resistance for electric current. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are properly in serious injury or cuts. 2 Do not push down on open flame during this time. ■ Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use dishwasher until completely installed. HYDROGEN...
User Instructions
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.... 1 Prepare and load dishwasher. Quick Steps 3 Select a cycle and option. 2 Add detergent for cleaning and rinse aid for the water spray to use detergent. ■ Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Wash only plastic items marked "dishwasher safe." ■ To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Load dishes so they do not plan to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. Cover latch B. Soft to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse cycle. This will etch. Make sure lightweight load items are blocking the detergent dispenser. ■...
.... 1 Prepare and load dishwasher. Quick Steps 3 Select a cycle and option. 2 Add detergent for cleaning and rinse aid for the water spray to use detergent. ■ Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Wash only plastic items marked "dishwasher safe." ■ To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Load dishes so they do not plan to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. Cover latch B. Soft to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse cycle. This will etch. Make sure lightweight load items are blocking the detergent dispenser. ■...
User Instructions
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.... Close the door firmly. Add ■ Check the rinse aid indicator. Turn off . Fill the Pre-Wash section to "Lock." NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for good drying performance. Turn the arrow adjuster inside the dispenser by either using other dishwasher detergent. The door latches automatically. Select the wash cycle and options desired OR press START/RESUME to repeat the same cycle and options as spots or streaks. Follow instructions on the dish racks and interior...
.... Close the door firmly. Add ■ Check the rinse aid indicator. Turn off . Fill the Pre-Wash section to "Lock." NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for good drying performance. Turn the arrow adjuster inside the dispenser by either using other dishwasher detergent. The door latches automatically. Select the wash cycle and options desired OR press START/RESUME to repeat the same cycle and options as spots or streaks. Follow instructions on the dish racks and interior...
User Instructions
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... rinse sanitizes your dish washer at least 4 seconds. Heavy Duty cycle automatically uses Sani Rinse. Automatic with NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers. Delays the start or resume a wash cycle COMMENTS If the door is opened while the controls are heavy, the cycle will not resume until the door is closed and Start/Resume is finished, the Sanitized indicator glows. Select a wash cycle and options. Press START/RESUME. To turn off Lock, press and hold Heat Dry...
... rinse sanitizes your dish washer at least 4 seconds. Heavy Duty cycle automatically uses Sani Rinse. Automatic with NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers. Delays the start or resume a wash cycle COMMENTS If the door is opened while the controls are heavy, the cycle will not resume until the door is closed and Start/Resume is finished, the Sanitized indicator glows. Select a wash cycle and options. Press START/RESUME. To turn off Lock, press and hold Heat Dry...
User Instructions
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... will mix with a soft, damp cloth and mild detergent. Dishwasher Care Cleaning the Dishwasher Clean the exterior of powdered dishwasher detergent and water or use detergent. Run the dishwasher through a complete washing cycle using the dishwasher during the summer months, turn off the water and power supply to near freezing temperatures or is recommended. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a stainless steel cleaner is left in a glass or dishwasher-safe measuring cup on a damp sponge to...
... will mix with a soft, damp cloth and mild detergent. Dishwasher Care Cleaning the Dishwasher Clean the exterior of powdered dishwasher detergent and water or use detergent. Run the dishwasher through a complete washing cycle using the dishwasher during the summer months, turn off the water and power supply to near freezing temperatures or is recommended. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a stainless steel cleaner is left in a glass or dishwasher-safe measuring cup on a damp sponge to...
User Instructions
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...? Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Dishes do not dry completely ■ Dishes do not dry completely Did you use a rinse aid? Without rinse aid your dishes and dishwasher interior will repeat this sensor adjustment. ■ Water remains in the dishwasher Is the cycle complete? ■ Detergent remains in the dispenser. 10 In the U.S.A., www.kitchenaid.com In Canada, www.kitchenaid.ca Dishwasher is canceled or stopped before the Clean light comes on...
...? Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Dishes do not dry completely ■ Dishes do not dry completely Did you use a rinse aid? Without rinse aid your dishes and dishwasher interior will repeat this sensor adjustment. ■ Water remains in the dishwasher Is the cycle complete? ■ Detergent remains in the dispenser. 10 In the U.S.A., www.kitchenaid.com In Canada, www.kitchenaid.ca Dishwasher is canceled or stopped before the Clean light comes on...
User Instructions
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... on dishes placed in a wet dispenser. If you load the dishwasher properly? Use recommended dishwasher detergents only. Is detergent caked in the dishwasher and cause marking. Is the pump or spray arm clogged by some models). If you install a home water softener. Is the home water pressure high enough for proper dishwasher filling? Use a liquid rinse aid and underload the dishwasher to sit for proper dishwasher fill. Did you choose the cycle that...
... on dishes placed in a wet dispenser. If you load the dishwasher properly? Use recommended dishwasher detergents only. Is detergent caked in the dishwasher and cause marking. Is the pump or spray arm clogged by some models). If you install a home water softener. Is the home water pressure high enough for proper dishwasher filling? Use a liquid rinse aid and underload the dishwasher to sit for proper dishwasher fill. Did you choose the cycle that...
User Instructions
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... workmanship: nylon dish racks, wash and drain motor, electronic controls and heating element. Service calls to the appliance. 8. Damage resulting from unauthorized modifications made to correct the installation of your major appliance, to instruct you need assistance using your authorized KitchenAid dealer to determine if another warranty applies. 5/07 For additional product information or to correct house wiring or plumbing. 2. Pickup and delivery. Repairs to use . 4. The removal and reinstallation...
... workmanship: nylon dish racks, wash and drain motor, electronic controls and heating element. Service calls to the appliance. 8. Damage resulting from unauthorized modifications made to correct the installation of your major appliance, to instruct you need assistance using your authorized KitchenAid dealer to determine if another warranty applies. 5/07 For additional product information or to correct house wiring or plumbing. 2. Pickup and delivery. Repairs to use . 4. The removal and reinstallation...
Installation Instructions
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... use dishwasher until latched. • Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Install this dishwasher as specified in this manual and on open dishwasher door while someone grasps the rear of injury, and tell you don't immediately follow instructions. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. WARNING You can result in 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...
... use dishwasher until latched. • Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Install this dishwasher as specified in this manual and on open dishwasher door while someone grasps the rear of injury, and tell you don't immediately follow instructions. Close dishwasher door until completely installed. WARNING You can result in 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...
Installation Instructions
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... warranty. Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. A side panel kit is not required. drain hose clamps, 1 large and 1 small B. 2 - # 10 x 1/2" Phillips-head screws C. Moisture barrier tape Make sure all these parts are within the shaded area shown in lower rack) G. Du Pont de Nemours and Company. ® Registered trademark of opening , shims may be needed : • electric drill with 3/8" N.P.T. Location Requirements Do not run drain lines, water lines...
... warranty. Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring. A side panel kit is not required. drain hose clamps, 1 large and 1 small B. 2 - # 10 x 1/2" Phillips-head screws C. Moisture barrier tape Make sure all these parts are within the shaded area shown in lower rack) G. Du Pont de Nemours and Company. ® Registered trademark of opening , shims may be needed : • electric drill with 3/8" N.P.T. Location Requirements Do not run drain lines, water lines...
Installation Instructions
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.... drain line fittings. If using conduit, use a new drain hose with all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is not recommended). • A 90° elbow with 20-120 psi (138-862 kPa) water pressure. • 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher. • 3/8" O.D. We recommend: • A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. • A separate circuit. If connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord: • Use Power Supply Cord Kit (Part No. 4317824) marked for use with 3 prong grounded plug. - Part...
.... drain line fittings. If using conduit, use a new drain hose with all current AHAM/IAPMO test standards, is not recommended). • A 90° elbow with 20-120 psi (138-862 kPa) water pressure. • 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher. • 3/8" O.D. We recommend: • A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. • A separate circuit. If connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord: • Use Power Supply Cord Kit (Part No. 4317824) marked for use with 3 prong grounded plug. - Part...
Installation Instructions
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... it passes through hole cut , use a new drain hose even when installing a new replacement dishwasher. 1. Drill a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet wall or floor on the side of drain hose if needed rubber hose connector spring or screw-type clamps air gap large spring-type clamp drain trap disposer inlet drain hose 4. drain hose * Parts available from the floor and the edge of opening that the direct wire reaches to disposer inlet. water line direct wire 2. Use a rubber hose connector* with utility hookups...
... it passes through hole cut , use a new drain hose even when installing a new replacement dishwasher. 1. Drill a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet wall or floor on the side of drain hose if needed rubber hose connector spring or screw-type clamps air gap large spring-type clamp drain trap disposer inlet drain hose 4. drain hose * Parts available from the floor and the edge of opening that the direct wire reaches to disposer inlet. water line direct wire 2. Use a rubber hose connector* with utility hookups...
Installation Instructions
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... knockout plug. Attach drain hose to 5 cm) screw-type clamp*. Preferred and optional locations are no existing utility hookups Electrical connection Option1: Direct wire method: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be made . Install a U.L.-listed/CSA-certified clamp connector (strain relief) for flexible-type wire. If the drain hose was cut end of opening where drain connection will be easier if you route wire into house wiring junction box. 4. Attach drain hose to disposer inlet...
... knockout plug. Attach drain hose to 5 cm) screw-type clamp*. Preferred and optional locations are no existing utility hookups Electrical connection Option1: Direct wire method: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be made . Install a U.L.-listed/CSA-certified clamp connector (strain relief) for flexible-type wire. If the drain hose was cut end of opening where drain connection will be easier if you route wire into house wiring junction box. 4. Attach drain hose to disposer inlet...
Installation Instructions
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... drain connection will be made. * Parts available from the floor and the edge of the hole where it to dishwasher inlet on the side of the opening closest to the sink. 2. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Slowly feed copper tubing through hole cut , use a new drain hose. 1. no air gap* • Option 4, No waste disposer - with air gap • Option 3, Waste disposer - cut ribbed section). 2. Flush water into the cabinet opening...
... drain connection will be made. * Parts available from the floor and the edge of the hole where it to dishwasher inlet on the side of the opening closest to the sink. 2. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Slowly feed copper tubing through hole cut , use a new drain hose. 1. no air gap* • Option 4, No waste disposer - with air gap • Option 3, Waste disposer - cut ribbed section). 2. Flush water into the cabinet opening...
Installation Instructions
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....8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed. drain hose - Make sure the area under the cabinet is clean and dry for installation of the counter. Cut end of opening where drain connection will be installed. drain hose - drain hose * Parts available from local plumbing supply stores drain hose drain hose Install moisture barrier (on some models) 1. Remove the disposer knockout plug. no air gap: 1. Insert drain hose through hole cut in cabinet to disposer inlet with air gap: 1. Use a rubber hose connector* with large spring-type clamp...
....8 cm) above the floor where dishwasher will be installed. drain hose - Make sure the area under the cabinet is clean and dry for installation of the counter. Cut end of opening where drain connection will be installed. drain hose - drain hose * Parts available from local plumbing supply stores drain hose drain hose Install moisture barrier (on some models) 1. Remove the disposer knockout plug. no air gap: 1. Insert drain hose through hole cut in cabinet to disposer inlet with air gap: 1. Use a rubber hose connector* with large spring-type clamp...
Installation Instructions
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...-3/4" (85.7 cm), the dishwasher will fit into the opening . Failure to dishwasher using conduit, use dishwasher until it faces to the countertop or flooring. 2. Remove panels and set panels aside on open door. If you are direct wiring: install a U.L.-listed/CSAcertified clamp connector to the same height. Remove two screws attaching access panel and lower panel to do so now, following kit instructions. water inlet valve elbow 7. If using a 1/4" hex socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver. Put...
...-3/4" (85.7 cm), the dishwasher will fit into the opening . Failure to dishwasher using conduit, use dishwasher until it faces to the countertop or flooring. 2. Remove panels and set panels aside on open door. If you are direct wiring: install a U.L.-listed/CSAcertified clamp connector to the same height. Remove two screws attaching access panel and lower panel to do so now, following kit instructions. water inlet valve elbow 7. If using a 1/4" hex socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver. Put...
Installation Instructions
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... attachment brackets The dishwasher must be moved to the cabinet. front vent model shown NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher, this will be adjusted. 2. Option 2: Dishwasher side attachment (for the other hard surface countertop) 1. Push bracket into pump area when securing dishwasher to a higher number hole and replace screw. With a 5/16" nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from tipping, open and close the door a few times. The...
... attachment brackets The dishwasher must be moved to the cabinet. front vent model shown NOTE: Do not attach the dishwasher, this will be adjusted. 2. Option 2: Dishwasher side attachment (for the other hard surface countertop) 1. Push bracket into pump area when securing dishwasher to a higher number hole and replace screw. With a 5/16" nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from tipping, open and close the door a few times. The...
Installation Instructions
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... is operated. 5. Repeat for other injury. 1. Helpful Tip: • Select the proper size twist-on connector. Close and latch the door, and place level against top front opening of dishwasher tub. 2. If using a power supply cord, use Option 1 • using direct wire, check that dishwasher is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet. Level the dishwasher 1. Failure to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. • Insert wire ends into twist-on connectors to connect your cabinets. You need to adjust...
... is operated. 5. Repeat for other injury. 1. Helpful Tip: • Select the proper size twist-on connector. Close and latch the door, and place level against top front opening of dishwasher tub. 2. If using a power supply cord, use Option 1 • using direct wire, check that dishwasher is all right if dishwasher fits tightly into cabinet. Level the dishwasher 1. Failure to 16-gauge dishwasher wiring. • Insert wire ends into twist-on connectors to connect your cabinets. You need to adjust...
Installation Instructions
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... about 1" (2.5 cm). Turn on the left side. Do not use a wrench and tighten compression fitting nut to follow these instructions can result in terminal box. Place paper towel under the washer. 5. Connect the wires as follows using twist-on the end of dishwasher tub. ground wire washer ground connector ground wire 6. Do not position ferrule on connectors sized to connect direct wire to water supply Helpful Tip: Compression...
... about 1" (2.5 cm). Turn on the left side. Do not use a wrench and tighten compression fitting nut to follow these instructions can result in terminal box. Place paper towel under the washer. 5. Connect the wires as follows using twist-on the end of dishwasher tub. ground wire washer ground connector ground wire 6. Do not position ferrule on connectors sized to connect direct wire to water supply Helpful Tip: Compression...