Dishwasher Use - KitchenAid KDTE234GPS User Instructions

Prepare and Load the Dishwasher
IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks, and
other hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers
before washing.
10-place load – upper rack
12-place load – upper rack
Check that nothing blocks the upper or lower spray arm.
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Items in rack can block
the spray arms.
Make sure when the dishwasher door is closed no items
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are blocking detergent dispenser.
Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down
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and inward to the spray as shown in the graphics above.
This will improve cleaning and drying results. Angle dirtiest
dish surface downward, allowing space for water to ow
up through rack and between dishes.
Avoid overlapping items, like bowls or plates that may
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trap food.
Place plastics, small plates, and glasses in upper rack.
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Wash only items marked "dishwasher safe."
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To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation:
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Load dishes so they do not touch one another. Make
sure lightweight load items are secured in racks.
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Dishwasher Use

STEP 1
10-place load – lower rack
12-place load – lower rack
When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing
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down and avoid nesting, as shown. If your silverware does not
t into the designated slots, lift and slide covers off to remove
them and mix silverware types to keep them separated.
Use the slots in the covers and suggested loading patterns to
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keep your silverware separated for optimum wash.
Add Detergent
Premeasured Detergents
High-quality premeasured tablets
and packs are recommended for
improved performance.
Quality tablets and packs have
been proven better than powder,
liquid, or gel detergents at reducing
lming on dishes. Using tablets
and packs over time will start to
reduce or eliminate white lm.
They are suitable for all hardness
and soil levels. Also, by using a rinse aid, you can minimize repeat
buildup of white lm (not all packs and tablets contain rinse aid).
Always place premeasured detergents in main compartment and
slide lid closed.
NOTE: Follow instructions on the package when using other
dishwasher detergent types.
Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add detergent
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just before starting a cycle.
Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in better
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cleaning. Store tightly closed detergent container in a cool
dry place.
To close lid
Place selected detergent in
the dispenser. Place nger, as
shown, and slide lid closed.
Press rmly until it clicks.
STEP 2
H I P Q R
To open lid
S T V U W
X Y ` a b
Push OPEN, as shown,
and the lid will slide open.