Canceling A Cycle; Changing A Cycle Or Setting; Adding Items During A Cycle; Option Selections - KitchenAid 8531053 Use & Care Manual

Use this cycle for pre-
rinsed and lightly-soiled
loads. During the
heated dry, the heating
element cycles on and
off.
Pre- Rinse Main Purge†
Wash Wash
120°F
(49°C)
Use this rinse cycle for
rinsing dishes, glasses,
and silverware that will
not be washed right
away.
Pre- Rinse Main Rinse
Wash Wash
A small amount of water is run through the pump to remove
†
soil particles between the main wash and final rinse.

Canceling a Cycle

Anytime during a cycle, press
CANCEL/DRAIN glows. The dishwasher starts a 2-minute drain (if
needed). Let the dishwasher drain completely. The light goes off
when the dishwasher finishes the drain.
To stop the drain
You can press Cancel/Drain again to stop the drain immediately.
Remember to drain the dishwasher before starting a new cycle.
To clear the indicators
Press Cancel/Drain before starting the dishwasher to clear all
options and cycles.
Use the main wash
detergent dispenser
section.
Final Dry Time Water
Heated (min) Usage
Rinse (gal/L)
71* 5.9/22.3
135°F cycled
(57°C)
Do not use detergent
with this cycle.
Final Dry Time Water
Heated (min) Usage
Rinse (gal/L)
10 1.8/7

Changing a Cycle or Setting

During the first minute of a cycle
Press a new cycle and/or options.
After the first minute of a cycle
1. Press
CANCEL/DRAIN glows. The dishwasher starts a 2-minute
drain (if needed). Let the dishwasher drain completely.
2. Check the detergent dispensers. If the main wash cup has
opened and the detergent washed away, refill the cups as
needed.
3. Close the door.
4. Press a new cycle and/or options.
5. Press START.

Adding Items During a Cycle

You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. Open
the door and check the detergent dispenser. If the cover is still
closed, you can add items.
To add items
1. Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle. Wait for the spraying
action to stop before opening the door.
2. Open the door. If the detergent dispenser cover is still closed,
add the item.
3. Close the door firmly until it latches. The dishwasher resumes
the cycle after about a 5-second pause.

Option Selections

You can customize your cycles by pressing an option. If you
change your mind, press the option again to turn the option off.
Select a different option if desired.
You can change an option anytime before the selected option
begins. For example, you can press an unheated drying option
any time before drying begins.
Press START to repeat the same cycle and options as the
previous wash cycle.
NOTE: If the last cycle you completed was a rinse cycle, when
you press Start, the dishwasher runs the last full wash cycle and
options.
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