Quick Steps; Dishwasher Use - KitchenAid KUDE20FB*0 Technical Education

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Prepare and load
dishwasher.
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Prepare and load
dishwasher.
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Add detergent
for cleaning and
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Add detergent
rinse aid for
for cleaning and
drying.
rinse aid for
drying.
Prepare and Load the Dishwasher
IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other
Prepare and Load the Dishwasher
hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers before
IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other
washing.
hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers before
washing.
Upper rack
Upper rack
Make sure nothing keeps spray arm(s) from
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spinning freely. It is important for the water
Make sure nothing keeps spray arm(s) from
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spray to reach all soiled surfaces.
spinning freely. It is important for the water
spray to reach all soiled surfaces.
Make sure that when the dishwasher door is closed no items
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are blocking the detergent dispenser.
Make sure that when the dishwasher door is closed no items
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Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and
are blocking the detergent dispenser.
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inward to the spray as shown. This will improve cleaning and
Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and
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drying results.
inward to the spray as shown. This will improve cleaning and
Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food.
drying results.
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Place plastics, small plates and glasses in the upper rack.
Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food.
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Wash only plastic items marked "dishwasher safe."
Place plastics, small plates and glasses in the upper rack.
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To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation, load
Wash only plastic items marked "dishwasher safe."
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dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight
To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation, load
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load items are secured in the racks.
dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight
Improper loading can cause dishes to be chipped or damaged.
load items are secured in the racks.
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When loading glasses or mugs, it is best to load these items in
Improper loading can cause dishes to be chipped or damaged.
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between rows of tines instead of loading them over tines, as
When loading glasses or mugs, it is best to load these items in
shown in the image above.
between rows of tines instead of loading them over tines, as
shown in the image above.
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Quick Steps

Dishwasher Use

STEP 1
STEP 1
Lower rack
Lower rack
Quick Steps
Quick Steps
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Select a cycle and option.
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Select a cycle and option.
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Start dishwasher.
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NOTE: If the Start/Resume button is located
Start dishwasher.
on the top of door, push door firmly closed
NOTE: If the Start/Resume button is located
within 3 seconds of pressing START/RESUME.
on the top of door, push door firmly closed
within 3 seconds of pressing START/RESUME.
Dishwasher Use
Dishwasher Use
When loading silverware, always place sharp
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items pointing down. Mix items in each
When loading silverware, always place sharp
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section of the basket with some pointing up
items pointing down. Mix items in each
and some down to avoid nesting. Spray
section of the basket with some pointing up
cannot reach nested items.
and some down to avoid nesting. Spray
cannot reach nested items.
Add Detergent
NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse
Add Detergent
cycle. Do not use detergent.
NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse
Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add powder, liquid
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or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle.
Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add powder, liquid
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Fresh automatic
or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle.
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dishwasher detergent
Fresh automatic
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results in better
dishwasher detergent
cleaning. Store tightly
results in better
closed detergent
cleaning. Store tightly
container in a cool, dry
closed detergent
place.
container in a cool, dry
place.
The amount of detergent to use depends on:
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How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads
The amount of detergent to use depends on:
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require more detergent.
How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads
The hardness of the water - If you use too little in hard water,
require more detergent.
dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water,
The hardness of the water - If you use too little in hard water,
glassware will etch.
dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water,
Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon)
glassware will etch.
[typical water softener water and some city water]
Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon)
Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. gallon)
[typical water softener water and some city water]
[well water and some city water]
Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. gallon)
Depending on your water hardness, fill the Main Wash section
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of the dispenser as shown. Fill the Pre-Wash section to the
Depending on your water hardness, fill the Main Wash section
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level shown, if needed.
of the dispenser as shown. Fill the Pre-Wash section to the
level shown, if needed.
KitchenAid 2013 Stainless Steel Tall Tub Dishwasher
OPERATION
STEP 2
STEP 2
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A
Hard Water
Hard Water
Soft Water
Soft Water
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Hard Water
Hard Water
Soft Water
Soft Water
PRE-
B
MAIN WASH
WASH
PRE-
MAIN WASH WASH
A. Cover latch
B. Main Wash section
A. Cover latch
C. Pre-Wash section
B. Main Wash section
C. Pre-Wash section
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