Dishwasher Care - KitchenAid KDFE204ESS2 User Manual

OPTIONS
Avoids unintended use of the dishwasher between cycles, or cycle and option changes during a cycle.
To turn on Lock, press and hold CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds. The Control Lock light will stay on for a short time, indicating that it
is activated, and all buttons are disabled. If you press any button while your dishwasher is locked, the light flashes 3 times. The
dishwasher door can still be opened/closed while the controls are locked.
NOTE: You may need to disable Sleep Mode by pressing either START/RESUME or CANCEL, or by opening and closing the door
before you are able to turn Control Lock off.
To turn off Control Lock, press and hold CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds. The light turns off.
Control
Cleaning the Dishwasher
Clean the exterior of dishwasher with a soft, damp cloth and mild
detergent. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a stainless
steel cleaner is recommended, such as affresh
Cleaner.
Removal of Hard Water/Filming: We recommended that you use a
monthly maintenance product such as affresh
■ Load your dishwasher (preferably with dishes affected by filming/
hard water).
■ Place tablet in main wash compartment of detergent dispenser.
■ Select cycle/option best for heavily soiled dishes and start
dishwasher.
NOTE: We also recommended that you use a premeasured detergent
tablet or pack for regular daily use.
Purpose
To start or If the door is opened during a cycle or the power is interrupted, the Start/Resume indicator
resume a wash flashes. The cycle will not resume until the door is closed and START/RESUME is pressed.
cycle
NOTE: If the Start/Resume button is located on top of door, press START/RESUME and push
door firmly closed within 3 seconds. If the door is not closed within 3 seconds, the Start/
Resume button LED will flash, an audible tone will be heard, and the cycle will not start.
To reset any cycle Press (and hold on some models) CANCEL/DRAIN to reset any control selections made.
or options during
selection.
See "Canceling A Cycle After Dishwasher Is Started" and "Changing A Cycle After Dishwasher
To cancel a wash
Is Started" sections in the full User Guide.
cycle after it's
started.
To turn the Press and hold the Hi-Temp Wash button for 3 seconds to turn the audible tones on or off. Only
audible tones on audible tones for confirming button presses can be turned on/off. Important audible tones,
or off. such as indicating a cycle has been interrupted, cannot be deactivated.
The Cycle Status The Clean indicator glows when a cycle is finished.
Indicator Lights
If you select the Sani Rinse option, when the Sani Rinse cycle is finished, the Sanitized indicator
are used to follow
glows. If your dishwasher did not properly sanitize your dishes, the light flashes at the end of
the progress of
the cycle. This can happen if the cycle is interrupted, or the water could not be heated to the
the dishwasher
required temperature.
cycle.
The Clean and Sanitized lights go off when you open and close the door, or if you press and
hold CANCEL.
For controls on top of door, the single indicator light (A) on the front of the door panel will remain
A
blue during wash/rinse, red during dry, and white when complete.

DISHWASHER CARE

® Stainless Steel
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Dishwasher Cleaner.
CAN BE WHAT IT DOES
SELECTED
WITH
If you have a drain air gap, check
and clean it if the dishwasher isn't
draining well.
To Reduce Risk of Property
Damage During Vacation or
Extended Time Without Use
■ When you will not be using the dishwasher during the summer
months, turn off the water and power supply to the dishwasher.
■ Make sure the water supply lines are protected against freezing
conditions. Ice formations in the supply lines can increase water
pressure and cause damage to your dishwasher or home. Damage
from freezing is not covered by the warranty.
■ When storing your dishwasher in the winter, avoid water damage by
having your dishwasher winterized by authorized service
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personnel.
ADDED TIME TO CYCLE
TYPICAL
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WATER
GALLONS
MAX (LITERS)