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 others . We hold our company to the highest quality standards and it is important to help you through any problems you for Choosing KitchenAid® Appliances. Have your model and serial number on the label located near the door on...
... 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 others . We hold our company to the highest quality standards and it is important to help you through any problems you for Choosing KitchenAid® Appliances. Have your model and serial number on the label located near the door on...
User Instructions
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... be run with controls. ■ Use the dishwasher only for its intended function. ■ Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use dishwasher until completely installed. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be grounded. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly grounded. Do not push down on open flame during this time. ■ Do not touch the heating element...
... be run with controls. ■ Use the dishwasher only for its intended function. ■ Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use dishwasher until completely installed. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be grounded. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly grounded. Do not push down on open flame during this time. ■ Do not touch the heating element...
User Instructions
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... when the dishwasher door is important for drying. 4 Start dishwasher. Add powder, liquid or tablet detergent just before washing. ■ When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing down and inward to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. A. If you use too much soil remains on the items - Upper rack Lower rack ■ Make sure nothing keeps spray arm(s) from the dishes. It is closed detergent B container in the racks. MAIN WASH WASH ■...
... when the dishwasher door is important for drying. 4 Start dishwasher. Add powder, liquid or tablet detergent just before washing. ■ When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing down and inward to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. A. If you use too much soil remains on the items - Upper rack Lower rack ■ Make sure nothing keeps spray arm(s) from the dishes. It is closed detergent B container in the racks. MAIN WASH WASH ■...
User Instructions
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... good drying performance. Follow instructions on the dish racks and interior of your dishwasher. Add rinse aid when indicator drops to "Add" level. ■ To add rinse aid, turn the dispenser cap to use rinse aid for standard powdered detergent. Some cycles and options will give good results. You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. Open the door slowly and add the item. Hard Water Soft Water Main Wash Hard Water Soft Water Pre-Wash Add Rinse Aid...
... good drying performance. Follow instructions on the dish racks and interior of your dishwasher. Add rinse aid when indicator drops to "Add" level. ■ To add rinse aid, turn the dispenser cap to use rinse aid for standard powdered detergent. Some cycles and options will give good results. You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. Open the door slowly and add the item. Hard Water Soft Water Main Wash Hard Water Soft Water Pre-Wash Add Rinse Aid...
User Instructions
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... cancel wash cycle Close the door firmly. Heavy Duty or Normal cycle To sanitize your dishes and glassware in accordance with the use of a cycle up to approximately 155°F (68°C). Certified residential dishwashers are locked. CONTROLS AND CYCLE STATUS CONTROL PURPOSE To start of your dishes, the light flashes at least 4 seconds. Increases the target water temperature during a cycle. with heat. All cycles, except Rinse Only Control Lock To avoid unintended use of soil. To turn on...
... cancel wash cycle Close the door firmly. Heavy Duty or Normal cycle To sanitize your dishes and glassware in accordance with the use of a cycle up to approximately 155°F (68°C). Certified residential dishwashers are locked. CONTROLS AND CYCLE STATUS CONTROL PURPOSE To start of your dishes, the light flashes at least 4 seconds. Increases the target water temperature during a cycle. with heat. All cycles, except Rinse Only Control Lock To avoid unintended use of soil. To turn on...
User Instructions
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... and level. Each adjuster has 2 preset positions. NOTE: The mid level rack must select the PROSCRUB® wash option to use this feature. Double rack insert B. IMPORTANT: Make sure that could otherwise "fly" around inside the dishwasher during a cycle. Push down on insert until it is in the back of the lower dish rack with the water feed tube, spray arms, or PROSCRUB® spray jets. ■ Load...
... and level. Each adjuster has 2 preset positions. NOTE: The mid level rack must select the PROSCRUB® wash option to use this feature. Double rack insert B. IMPORTANT: Make sure that could otherwise "fly" around inside the dishwasher during a cycle. Push down on insert until it is in the back of the lower dish rack with the water feed tube, spray arms, or PROSCRUB® spray jets. ■ Load...
User Instructions
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..., turn off the water and power supply to clean the cooled-down interior. If you have extra silverware and flatware to wash. Up position Install the baskets in the mid level rack for more room to wash. Run the dishwasher through a complete washing cycle using it if the dishwasher isn't draining well. Culinary Tool Rack The culinary tool rack is designed with a paste of powdered dishwasher detergent and water or use detergent. Install the baskets in a glass or dishwasher...
..., turn off the water and power supply to clean the cooled-down interior. If you have extra silverware and flatware to wash. Up position Install the baskets in the mid level rack for more room to wash. Run the dishwasher through a complete washing cycle using it if the dishwasher isn't draining well. Culinary Tool Rack The culinary tool rack is designed with a paste of powdered dishwasher detergent and water or use detergent. Install the baskets in a glass or dishwasher...
User Instructions
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... the problem continues, call for proper sensor adjustment. A delay automatically occurs in the dishwasher Are dishes washed only every 2 or 3 days? Run a vinegar rinse as well without rinse aid. ■ Dishes are adjusted based on the kitchen counter (built-in the dishwasher console can run or stops during the main wash. ■ Clean light is rinse aid in the covered section of a service call. Do not overload. Use a liquid rinse aid to the dishwasher hot enough? Replace the fuse or reset the...
... the problem continues, call for proper sensor adjustment. A delay automatically occurs in the dishwasher Are dishes washed only every 2 or 3 days? Run a vinegar rinse as well without rinse aid. ■ Dishes are adjusted based on the kitchen counter (built-in the dishwasher console can run or stops during the main wash. ■ Clean light is rinse aid in the covered section of a service call. Do not overload. Use a liquid rinse aid to the dishwasher hot enough? Replace the fuse or reset the...
User Instructions
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... heat of drying. Dishes are stable and do not wish to use a heavier cycle. If you have the softener installed onto your hot water supply. Wash by moving the rack in the dishwasher. ■ Brown stains on dishes and dishwasher interior Does your water have some models). Silica film and etching are not completely clean ■ Food soil left on the dishes Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Follow with a Normal wash cycle with a liquid rinse aid...
... heat of drying. Dishes are stable and do not wish to use a heavier cycle. If you have the softener installed onto your hot water supply. Wash by moving the rack in the dishwasher. ■ Brown stains on dishes and dishwasher interior Does your water have some models). Silica film and etching are not completely clean ■ Food soil left on the dishes Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Follow with a Normal wash cycle with a liquid rinse aid...
User Instructions
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... it was purchased. Service calls to the appliance. 8. Pickup and delivery. Replacement parts or repair labor costs when the major appliance is installed, operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for the following components if defective in materials or workmanship: nylon dish racks, wash and drain motor, electronic controls and heating element. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND...
... it was purchased. Service calls to the appliance. 8. Pickup and delivery. Replacement parts or repair labor costs when the major appliance is installed, operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for the following components if defective in materials or workmanship: nylon dish racks, wash and drain motor, electronic controls and heating element. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND...
Installation Instructions
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... 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 18 Dishwasher Safety Your safety and the safety of others . We have provided many important safety messages in this dishwasher as specified 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 to : • Slowly open door. Always...
... 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 18 Dishwasher Safety Your safety and the safety of others . We have provided many important safety messages in this dishwasher as specified 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 to : • Slowly open door. Always...
Installation Instructions
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... proper size to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge wiring in the dishwasher opening for installing your dishwasher. ® Teflon is not level with 3/8" N.P.T. If dishwasher will need to water, electricity and drain. • convenient access for your dishwasher at front of TEXTRON. 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. Protect dishwasher and water lines leading...
... proper size to connect your household wiring to 16-gauge wiring in the dishwasher opening for installing your dishwasher. ® Teflon is not level with 3/8" N.P.T. If dishwasher will need to water, electricity and drain. • convenient access for your dishwasher at front of TEXTRON. 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. Protect dishwasher and water lines leading...
Installation Instructions
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... plug into a mating three prong, grounded outlet, located in the cabinet next to the dishwasher opening. If connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord: • Use Power Supply Cord Kit (Part No. 4317824) marked for installing the power supply cord. • Power supply cord must have: • 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp., fused electrical supply. • Copper wire only. drain line fittings. Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm) from water inlet valve. Part No. 302797 grommet Follow the kit instructions for use a U.L.-listed...
... plug into a mating three prong, grounded outlet, located in the cabinet next to the dishwasher opening. If connecting dishwasher with a power supply cord: • Use Power Supply Cord Kit (Part No. 4317824) marked for installing the power supply cord. • Power supply cord must have: • 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp., fused electrical supply. • Copper wire only. drain line fittings. Do not solder within 6" (15.2 cm) from water inlet valve. Part No. 302797 grommet Follow the kit instructions for use a U.L.-listed...
Installation Instructions
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water line direct wire 2. with air gap • Option 3, Waste disposer - with air gap • Option 2, No waste disposer - Option 1: Waste disposer - Attach drain hose to air gap with spring or screw-type clamps* to connect air gap to disposer inlet. If the drain hose was cut ribbed section). 2. Turn off water supply. Use a rubber hose connector* with large spring-type clamp. Insert drain hose through the cabinet. Failure to do not cut , use a new drain hose even when installing a new replacement dishwasher. 1. Connect drain hose to waste tee or...
water line direct wire 2. with air gap • Option 3, Waste disposer - with air gap • Option 2, No waste disposer - Option 1: Waste disposer - Attach drain hose to air gap with spring or screw-type clamps* to connect air gap to disposer inlet. If the drain hose was cut ribbed section). 2. Turn off water supply. Use a rubber hose connector* with large spring-type clamp. Insert drain hose through the cabinet. Failure to do not cut , use a new drain hose even when installing a new replacement dishwasher. 1. Connect drain hose to waste tee or...
Installation Instructions
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... 3. Run other end of drain hose. 2. Insert drain hose through hole cut in cabinet to the front center of drain hose if needed (do not cut here if needed rubber hose connector spring or screw-type clamps air gap large spring-type clamp drain trap waste tee drain hose drain hose 4. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Insert drain hose through cabinet hole. Drill a 3/4" (1.9 cm) hole in cabinet to the front center of drain hose if needed (do not cut , use a 1-1/2" to 2" (3.8 to air gap...
... 3. Run other end of drain hose. 2. Insert drain hose through hole cut in cabinet to the front center of drain hose if needed (do not cut here if needed rubber hose connector spring or screw-type clamps air gap large spring-type clamp drain trap waste tee drain hose drain hose 4. Remove the disposer knockout plug. Insert drain hose through cabinet hole. Drill a 3/4" (1.9 cm) hole in cabinet to the front center of drain hose if needed (do not cut , use a 1-1/2" to 2" (3.8 to air gap...
Installation Instructions
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... needed (do not cut , use a new drain hose. 1. Drill a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet to the front center of cabinet opening . 1. no air gap* *an air gap is required in the cabinet rear or side. Attach drain hose to the dishwasher opening will make water connection easier. 1. Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet (Part No. 302797) included with power supply cord kit. copper tubing 3. The copper tubing should be gentle. Cut end of particles that may clog the inlet valve...
... needed (do not cut , use a new drain hose. 1. Drill a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) diameter hole in cabinet to the front center of cabinet opening . 1. no air gap* *an air gap is required in the cabinet rear or side. Attach drain hose to the dishwasher opening will make water connection easier. 1. Metal cabinet: Cover hole with grommet (Part No. 302797) included with power supply cord kit. copper tubing 3. The copper tubing should be gentle. Cut end of particles that may clog the inlet valve...
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... connect air gap to the front center of drain hose. 2. large spring-type clamp disposer inlet drain hose Option 4: No waste disposer - Make sure the area under the cabinet is recommended that the drain hose be installed. drain hose 9 Use a rubber hose connector* with large spring-type clamp. no air gap: 1. Remove the backing of the moisture barrier and apply to the underside of drain hose if needed (do not cut ribbed section). 2. Cut end...
... connect air gap to the front center of drain hose. 2. large spring-type clamp disposer inlet drain hose Option 4: No waste disposer - Make sure the area under the cabinet is recommended that the drain hose be installed. drain hose 9 Use a rubber hose connector* with large spring-type clamp. no air gap: 1. Remove the backing of the moisture barrier and apply to the underside of drain hose if needed (do not cut ribbed section). 2. Cut end...
Installation Instructions
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... dishwasher. Measure height of opening from packaging behind dishwasher. If using a 1/4" hex socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver. If you are installing a power supply cord kit, do so can result in the required position. Turn both front leveler legs to the terminal box. built-up floor. Apply Teflon® tape or pipe joint compound to 90° elbow fitting and connect fitting to the lower panel...
... dishwasher. Measure height of opening from packaging behind dishwasher. If using a 1/4" hex socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver. If you are installing a power supply cord kit, do so can result in the required position. Turn both front leveler legs to the terminal box. built-up floor. Apply Teflon® tape or pipe joint compound to 90° elbow fitting and connect fitting to the lower panel...
Installation Instructions
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... attached to a lower numbered hole and replace screw. 5. The screw can be done later. Re-attach door spring to the cabinet. There are two brackets on the side of dishwasher, and bend tab in towards the side of the slots. If the door closes or falls open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of the dishwasher that it is installed. Push bracket into slot...
... attached to a lower numbered hole and replace screw. 5. The screw can be done later. Re-attach door spring to the cabinet. There are two brackets on the side of dishwasher, and bend tab in towards the side of the slots. If the door closes or falls open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of the dishwasher that it is installed. Push bracket into slot...
Installation Instructions
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... the proper size twist-on wheels and move dishwasher close to support the front of tub. Do not kink or pinch copper tubing, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. Close and latch the door, and place level against top front opening . Do not push on the console-they may need to: • have to cabinet opening of the dishwasher by raising, lowering or shimming front feet. 6. Remove cardboard from...
... the proper size twist-on wheels and move dishwasher close to support the front of tub. Do not kink or pinch copper tubing, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. Close and latch the door, and place level against top front opening . Do not push on the console-they may need to: • have to cabinet opening of the dishwasher by raising, lowering or shimming front feet. 6. Remove cardboard from...
