Energy Saving Tips - KitchenAid Sculptura KUDV24SE Use & Care Manual

Quiet operating tips
To avoid thumping and clattering noises
during operation:
• Make sure lightweight load items are
secured in the reck.
• Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza
pans, cookie sheets, etc., do not touch
the dishwasher sides or interfere with
the spray arm rotation.
• Where possible, load items so they do not
touch one another.
NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted during
dishwasher operation to prevent noise trans-
fer through drains.
Normal operating sounds
Some normal sounds you might hear while
the dishwasher is running:
• The fill valve opening or closing and the
sound of water entering the dishwasher.
• Items being ground up in the food disposer.
• Wash/rinse action of water spray. To
minimize noise of water circulating on
dishes, see "Loading your dishwasher"
on pages 8 to 13.
• Water being pumped out during drain
portion of a cycle.
• Detergent cup opening.
• Pump motor starting.
Energy saving tips
• Set your home water heater to provide a
minimum of 120°F (49°C) incoming water
to the dishwasher.
To check water temperature:
1. Run hot water at the faucet closest to your
dishwasher. Set a cup under the faucet,
and place a candy or meat thermometer
in it.
2. Run hot water for at least one minute
into the cup, allowing the
water to overflow. Check the
temperature. If the water
temperature is below 120°F
(49°C), have a qualified
person raise the thermostat setting on
your water heater.
• Run the dishwasher only with a full load.
• Use only the cycle and optionsthat you need.
• Run the dishwasher during off-peak hours
if your utility company offers reduced rates
on electricity during specific times of day.
• Run the dishwasher at night during the
summer to reduce daytime heat buildup
in your home.
• Do not rinse dishes before loading.
• Use the Energy Saver Dry option.