Operating Your Dishwasher; Add Detergent - KitchenAid KDFE204ESS2 User Manual

1.
Prepare and Load the Dishwasher
10-place load - upper rack
12-place load - upper rack
IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard
items from dishes. Remove labels from containers before washing.
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Make sure that, when the dishwasher door is closed, no items are
blocking detergent dispenser.
■ Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down 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 flow up through rack and
between dishes.
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Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food.
■ Place plastics, small plates and glasses in upper rack.
■ Wash only items marked "dishwasher safe."
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To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Load dishes
so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight load items
are secured in racks.
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When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing down
and avoid "nesting" as shown. If your silverware does not fit into the
designated slots, lift and slide covers off to remove them and mix
silverware types to keep them separated.
■ Use slots in the covers and suggested loading patterns to keep
your silverware separated for optimum wash. See the complete
online User Guide for detailed illustrations.

OPERATING YOUR DISHWASHER

10-place load - lower rack
12-place load - lower rack
2.
Check that Spray Arms are not Blocked.
Items in the rack can block the
spray arms. Be sure that they do
not block the upper or lower spray
arms.
3.

Add Detergent

NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse cycle.
Do not use detergent.
■ Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add detergent just
before starting a cycle.
■ Fresh automatic dishwasher
detergent results in better
cleaning. Store tightly closed
detergent container in a cool, dry
place.
Detergents
Many detergents now come in several
forms (gel packs, tablets, or powder
packs).
We recommend tablets and packs for
convenience and improved
performance. Quality tablets and
packs have been proven better than powder, liquid or gel detergents at
reducing filming on dishes. Using tablets and packs over time will start
to reduce or eliminate white film. Also, by using a rinse aid, you can
minimize repeat buildup of white film. These forms are suitable for all
hardness and soil levels. Always place detergents in the main
compartment and slide lid to close.
NOTE: Follow instructions on the package when using other
dishwasher detergent types. See the online user guide for more
information on powder, liquid and gel usage.
To close lid
Place selected detergent in the
dispenser. Place finger, as shown,
and slide lid closed. Press firmly until
it clicks.
3
To open lid
Push OPEN, as shown, and the
lid will slide open.