KitchenAid KDTM354E User Instructions page 14

FLEXI-FOLD DOWN™ Flexible Tines
The row of tines on the left-hand and
right-hand sides of the top rack can
be adjusted to make room for a
variety of dishes.
To adjust the fold-down tines:
1. Grasp the tip of the tine that is in
the tine holder.
2. Gently push the tine out of
the holder.
3. Lay the tines down, toward the
center of the rack.
NOTE: The bottom rack may also have 1 or 2 rows of flexible
tines located in the back of the rack. Follow the same instructions
to adjust.
Premium Adjustable 2-Position Top Rack
You can raise or lower the top rack to fit tall items in either the top
or bottom rack. Adjusters are located on each side of the top rack.
Each adjuster has 2 preset positions.
To raise the rack, press both rack adjusters and lift the rack until
it is in the up position and level.
To lower the rack,
press both rack
adjusters and
slide the rack to
its down position
and level.
Sliding Bowl Tines
(on some models)
Sliding lower-rack tines that
move left or right to fit your
dishes. You can use this
feature to fit larger items like
cereal bowls or other odd
shaped items.
CULINARY CADDY ® Utensil Basket (on some models)
Use the utensil basket to hold specialty
cooking utensils (serving spoons,
spatulas, and similar items), or overflow
silverware items.
The basket hangs on the bottom rack in
the right-hand corner. Load the basket
while it is on the bottom rack or remove
the basket for loading on a counter or
table.
NOTE: Spin the spray arms. Be sure
items in the basket do not stop the
rotation of the spray arms.
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Dynamic Lower Spray Arm (on some models)
The Dynamic Lower
Spray Arm is motor
driven and will not spin
unless the dishwasher
is running.
The motor assures just
the right spin for
thorough and effective
cleaning.
NOTE: If the spray
arm becomes blocked
for any reason during the cycle, you may hear a ticking sound.
Open the dishwasher and remove the blockage. Press START/
RESUME and close the door to continue the cycle.
Removable Top Rack
The removable top
rack allows you to
wash larger items
such as pots,
roasters, and cookie
sheets in the bottom
rack.
IMPORTANT:
Remove dishes prior
to removing the top
rack from the
dishwasher.
To remove the rack:
To gain access to the removable tabs on the tracks/rails, pull the
upper rack forward about halfway out of the tub.
On one side, press the tab on the track in and pull up the front end
of the rack out of the track. Then repeat this step on the other side
to completely remove the front end of the rack.
Then remove the rack by pulling the back end out using a forward
and upward motion.
To replace the rack:
Pull the tracks forward about halfway out of the tub.
Along the sides of the racks are round attachment tabs. Align the
rack's back end attachment tabs with the cutout in the track. Push
down into place.
Pull the tracks completely out, and align the rack's front end
attachment tabs with the cutout in the track. Push down into place.
You will hear a snap when the front end of the rack is secured into
place on each side.