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Question posted by leoinhb on September 8th, 2016
Kitchenaid Kdte254ess Does Not Drain Completely. What To Do?
Dishwasher will not drain completely. Removed the arm etc. BUT can't get at food chopper or circulation motor.There are no screws to remove the plastic housing.how to do it???Maybe take apart from the bottom? HELP please. ljp
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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on September 8th, 2016 5:08 PM
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Warranty Information - Page 1
...the
plumbing (i.e. numbers removed, altered or not ...KitchenAid will pay for factory specified parts for factory specified replacement parts and
3. house wiring, fuses or water inlet hoses).
In the U.S. the product, KitchenAid...KitchenAid dealer to correct defects in these excluded circumstances shall be addressed without service.
KITCHENAID® DISHWASHER...
Installation Guide - Page 2
... Cabinet Opening 22 Complete Installation 23 Check Operation 24 If Dishwasher Does Not Operate 24 Additional Tips 24
DISHWASHER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of electric shock, fire, or injury to persons, the installer must be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not followed.
Remove shipping materials and drain hose. WARNING...
Installation Guide - Page 4
... for part details and orders.
Corner locations require a 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance between motor and flooring. Motor should not touch the floor.
■ Do not install dishwasher over carpeted flooring.
■ Grounded electrical supply required.
■ Make sure pipes, wires and drain hose are within the shaded area shown in a location where it winterized by...
Installation Guide - Page 6
... drain hose to waste tee or disposer inlet above drain trap in house plumbing and 20" (50.8 cm) minimum above the floor. See the "Tools and Parts" section at the front of the dishwasher....;" minimum plastic tubing is recommended that the electrical connection and wire size are adequate and in the terminal box. See the "Tools and Parts" section at dishwasher O.D. If Connecting Dishwasher With A...
Installation Guide - Page 7
... Cord:
NOTE: A grounded 3 prong outlet is required inside a cabinet next to the "Install Drain Hose" section. If they do so can result in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- When removing a previous dishwasher, be sure to avoid damaging the existing power cord, drain line, and water line connected to do not reach far enough, follow the...
Installation Guide - Page 9
... will bend and kink easily, so be gentle.) It should have a manual shutoff valve located under the sink.
The water supply to the dishwasher should be made.
Tape drain hose to the floor in cabinet wall or side of hose failure. Turn shutoff valve to "ON" position. Route water line and tape...
Installation Guide - Page 10
... dishwasher will be installed. Fit rubber end of drain hose to 5 cm) screwtype clamp (not provided). Attach drain hose to squeeze clamp open and move into position. Use pliers to disposer inlet with a large drain hose clamp (provided). With Air Gap
Helpful Tip: Remove disposer knockout plug.
1. Attach rubber end of drain hose to remove plug.
3. If the drain...
Installation Guide - Page 12
... push down on the dishwasher.
Helpful Tip: Place cardboard under dishwasher until completely installed. Do not remove tech sheet from access panel.
12 The blocks cover the rope/link pulleys on open door. Do not use dishwasher until installed in serious injury or cuts. Using a ¹⁄₄" nut driver or Phillips screwdriver, remove 2 screws attaching access panel...
Installation Guide - Page 16
... move and install dishwasher. Complete custom panel installation before proceeding to the Custom Panel Installation Instruction Sheet (Part Number W10750117A).
Using a pair of dishwasher. Custom Panel Installation...the dishwasher to keep screws from the package and insert into pump area when you are securing dishwasher to do so.
Option B, Dishwasher Side Attachment
NOTE: Remove ...
Installation Guide - Page 17
...dishwasher is facing upward, as it keeps the bracket in toward the side of the dishwasher so that water line is a registered trademark of the dishwasher. Attach such that it does not touch the dishwasher base, frame or motor... Secure nut to move and install dishwasher. NOTE: Do not push on the front of the panel or on the left-hand side of opening and drain hose is near the center of ...
Installation Guide - Page 18
... floor when moving the dishwasher. Remove cardboard from the rear leg of dishwasher should be even with your cabinets.
18 Do
not remove insulation blanket - Using a nut driver or hex socket, remove the screw from tipping, open under dishwasher.
the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using power cord, make sure that the drain hose stays on...
Installation Guide - Page 19
....
Turn on front of the 90° elbow up on water supply and check for other side of the drain hose. Repeat for leaks.
Check that dishwasher is plumb. Helpful Tip: Push up to the valve and hand tighten to -side.
Connect to the coupling can result.
If needed, adjust leveling leg until...
Dimension Guide - Page 1
... water line with grounding wire that the drain hose either be installed in house plumbing and 20"
(50.8 cm) minimum above drain trap in accordance with a maximum length of cabinet opening .
Make sure to connect the drain hose to change without notice. drain line fittings. " (9.4 cm)
(53.231c"m)
A. For complete details, see Installation
our products, we...
Use & Care Guide - Page 8
...allowing water to drain off the option. It also improves drying by model)
■ Your dishwasher is full. ...Replace the dispenser cap and turn to turn off of the dishes after the final rinse.
■ Rinse aid helps...8324; turn clockwise to complete depending on the dish racks and interior of beeps and the cycle will not start the dishwasher. If you previously ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 11
... dishwasher meet the requirements of the NSF/ANSI 184 performance standard for soil removal ..., indicating that all buttons are able to help keep the kitchen continuously clean.
If you ... International NSF/ ANSI Standard 184 for licensed food establishments. CAN BE SELECTED
WITH
WHAT IT... the Sani Rinse option was successfully completed.
Only sanitizing cycles have been designed...
Use & Care Guide - Page 12
...countdown you will hear a series of beeps and the dishwasher will not start . If the door is open the door completely.
3. Wait for delay hours. Close the door and the dishwasher starts a drain cycle (if water remains in hours and minutes as ...remain blue during wash/rinse, red during selection or to follow the progress of dishwasher). Let the dishwasher drain completely.
Use & Care Guide - Page 14
...completes.
Align the rack's back end attachment tabs with the cutout in the track. Push down until they stop the rotation of the spray arms.
Dynamic Lower Spray Arm (on some models) The Dynamic Lower Spray Arm is motor...the tub. NOTE: If the spray arm becomes blocked for loading on a counter or table. Open the dishwasher and remove the blockage.
Then remove the rack by pulling the back end...
Use & Care Guide - Page 16
... codes require the addition of the sink or countertop near the dishwasher.
Unscrew the plastic cap. The drain air gap is not part of property damage
■ If you lift off the water and power supply to ensure proper drainage of the external drain air gap.
Clean if necessary. Damage from freezing is not...
Use & Care Guide - Page 17
... dishwasher before selecting your mobile device, or visit http://kitchenaid.custhelp.com. Be sure your detergent is on to repeatedly pause several times during a cycle. Be sure the cycle has completed ... and closing the door before starting the cycle.
Check for food obstructions in the dishwasher. See "Blinking Lights" in your house fuse or circuit breaker.
17 or you will add time...
Use & Care Guide - Page 18
... Tub/Will Not Drain" in the lower rack.
Select the proper cycle and option for partial loads. Use the proper amount of soils. More detergent is NOT sanitized. Scrape food from :
■ Using the incorrect type of detergent, such as dish detergent for service. See "Will Not Fill" in the "Dishwasher Use" section...
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