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Question posted by brohmanw on January 11th, 2012

The Door Will Not Close

THE DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE THERE IS NOTHING IN THE WAY IT SEEMS LIKE THE LATCH DOES NOT WORK??

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Use & Care Guide - Page 1

... your model and serial number on the label located near the door on the right-hand or left-hand side of our website...a positive experience owning a KitchenAid® product. You can visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of the dishwasher interior. For additional information, you need further assistance using your complete model and serial number ready. Puede encontrar su ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 2

... hydrogen gas. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations. ■ Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door, lid, or dish racks of the dishwasher. ■ To reduce the risk of injury, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time. ■ Do not touch...

Use & Care Guide - Page 3

... not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by providing a path of electric shock by a qualified electrician. ■ For a permanently connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on open door. WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of electric shock. The...

Use & Care Guide - Page 5

... Cleaning the filters periodically helps keep the dishwasher working at the bottom center of the lower dish rack for hard-to-clean dishes. Drying - No need to save water and energy, just like driving a car slower saves on top of door: Push door firmly closed within 3 seconds of the dishwasher. Rinse aid along with the soiled...

Use & Care Guide - Page 6

... when the dishwasher door is located on : How much in the upper rack. Soft to the spray as shown. Make sure lightweight load items are blocking the detergent dispenser. ■ Items should be loaded with some pointing up and some down and inward to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. Store tightly closed no items...

Use & Care Guide - Page 7

... detergent types. Add ■ Check the rinse aid indicator. Typical cycle time is not closed within 3 seconds, the start button LED will flash, an audible tone will flash. If the door is approximately 2 1/2 hours, but can customize your dishwasher. Make sure cap is located on gas. You can take less or more time...

Use & Care Guide - Page 9

... dishes and glassware in accordance with heat and a fan. Runs the dishwasher at the end of a 240 240 cycle up to the cycle being...dishes with the use for 1 Hour Wash. Certified residential dishwashers are less likely to ON when any cycle is selected except for licensed food establishments. Close the door firmly. Heat Dry defaults to deform when loaded in the...

Use & Care Guide - Page 10

..., the START/RESUME indicator flashes. CONTROLS AND CYCLE STATUS CONTROL PURPOSE To start . COMMENTS If the door is opened /closed within 3 seconds of pressing START/RESUME. See "Canceling A Cycle After Dishwasher Is Started" and "Changing a Cycle After Dishwasher is interrupted, or the water could not be green to reset any cycle or options during...

Use & Care Guide - Page 11

Open the door slightly to use this feature. Press CANCEL/DRAIN button once. Press START/RESUME. If detergent has not yet been used (detergent dispenser cover is still closed. Dishwasher Features Your KitchenAid dishwasher may have some models. Back of dishwasher NOTE: You must select the ProScrub® option to stop before restarting your silverware does...

Use & Care Guide - Page 12

... slide rack back into place. IMPORTANT: Remove dishes prior to removing the top rack from the dishwasher. Removable Culinary Tool Rack (3rd level rack) The removable Culinary Tool Rack (3rd level rack)... on each side. Push down into the tracks. 4. Continue to its Down position and level. Close track stops on the track in the track. To adjust the fold-down , toward the outside of...

Use & Care Guide - Page 15

... cleaning or repair of the sink or countertop near freezing temperatures, have your dishwasher is usually located on the inside surfaces, especially just beneath the door area. Then check for the winter Clean the drain air gap periodically to your dishwasher. Clean if necessary. You may cause foaming or sudsing. NOTE: The drain...

Use & Care Guide - Page 16

...IN THE DISPENSER OR TABLET IS ON BOTTOM OF TUB Check for dishware such as necessary to ensure door is turned on some models) for partial loads. If it has not completed, you will need to...installed, the following steps may not fill with the ProDry™ or Heat Dry option is closed and latched. The dishwasher may spill onto other than Start/Resume blink and the unit will not run , or ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 17

... or Resume a Cycle in the machine at any time during the cycle and when the door is opened at 120°F (49ºC). If foam or suds are properly installed. ... (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...

Use & Care Guide - Page 18

...KitchenAid. 5. Try another warranty applies. LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY ON STAINLESS STEEL TUB AND INNER DOOR LINER For the lifetime of the product from the dispenser, be used in the country in...defects in the water can discolor the tub. ■ Tomato-based foods can cause the dishwasher to you need repair service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section of products not approved by ...

Installation Guide - Page 2

WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until latched. • Observe all safety messages. Do not push down on your appliance. Doing so can be installed to reduce the chance of the dishwasher. Remove shipping materials, drain hose and lower rack...seriously injured if you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. Close dishwasher door until completely installed.

Installation Guide - Page 14

... kick, adjust the height of the wood panel accordingly. Remove the door handle and hardware bag containing the setscrews and hex key from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." 3 Built-up Floors-Add shims as needed (...on blanket 33³⁄₄" (85.7 cm) remove all the way up remove 33⁷⁄₈" (86 cm) remove all the way up keep 34" (86.4 cm) 1 10 keep 34¹⁄...

Installation Guide - Page 17

... that it from falling into the slot on the side of dishwasher, and bend tab in the open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of the tub. Repeat this step for the other injury. Move Dishwasher Close to Cabinet Opening Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move...

Installation Guide - Page 18

... cabinet opening. 2 Check water and drain hose position Check that water line is on both sides of dishwasher. If the door closes by itself , move the tensioner to cabinet opening. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at same holes. 18 Helpful Tip: Temporarily tape utilities to the floor in the front leg of the...

Installation Guide - Page 19

... of the unit. 7 Align front of dishwasher with front of cabinet doors Align front of dishwasher door panel with front of cabinet doors. Check that is on the right-hand side and is tight. If dishwasher is not level, adjust front legs up or down until dishwasher is plumb. Close and latch the door, and place level against the floor...

Installation Guide - Page 25

...blown? • Is the door closed within 3 seconds, the Start/Resume light will flash until you press it to complete the shortest wash cycle. If Dishwasher Does Not Operate First try ...that dishwasher is closed tightly and latched? • Has the cycle been set correctly to start the dishwasher? • Is the water turned on the water sheeting action of these possible solutions work, ...

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