KitchenAid KMTM704E Series Technical Education page 18

OPERATION
Make sure nothing keeps spray
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arm(s) from spinning freely. It is
important for the water spray to
reach all soiled surfaces.
Make sure that when the
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dishwasher door is closed no
items are blocking the detergent
dispenser.
Items should be loaded with
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soiled surfaces facing down and
inward to the spray as shown.
This will improve cleaning and drying results.
Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food.
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Place plastics, small plates and glasses in the upper rack.
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Wash only plastic items marked "dishwasher safe."
To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation, load
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dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight
load items are secured in the racks.
Improper loading can cause dishes to be chipped or damaged.
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When loading glasses or mugs, it is best to load these items in
between rows of tines instead of loading them over tines, as
shown.
When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing
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down. Mix items in each section of the basket with some
pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot
reach nested items.
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 powder, liquid
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or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle.
Fresh automatic
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dishwasher detergent
results in better
cleaning. Store tightly
closed detergent
container in a cool, dry
place.
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STEP 2
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Hard Water
Hard Water
Soft Water
Soft Water
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PRE-
MAIN WASH
WASH
A. Cover latch
B. Main Wash section
C. Pre-Wash section
The amount of detergent to use depends on:
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How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads
require more detergent.
The hardness of the water - If you use too little in hard water,
dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water,
glassware will etch.
Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon)
[typical water softener water and some city water]
Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. gallon)
[well water and some city water]
Depending on your water hardness, fill the Main Wash section
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of the dispenser as shown. Fill the Pre-Wash section to the
level shown, if needed.
NOTE: Fill amounts
shown are for standard
powdered detergent.
Follow instructions on the
package when using other
dishwasher detergent
types. Premeasured forms
are suitable for all hardness and soil levels. Always place
premeasured detergents in the main compartment and close the
lid.
Add Rinse Aid
Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying
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performance. Without rinse aid your dishes and dishwasher
interior will have excessive moisture. The heat dry option will
not perform as well without rinse aid.
Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that
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can dry as spots or streaks. They also improve
drying by allowing water to drain off of the dishes
after the final rinse.
Rinse aid helps to reduce excess moisture on the
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dish racks and interior of your dishwasher.
Check the rinse aid indicator. Add rinse aid when
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indicator drops to "Add" level.
To add rinse aid, turn the dispenser cap
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to "Refill" and lift off. Pour rinse aid into
the opening until the indicator level is at
"Full." Replace the dispenser cap and
turn to "Lock." Make sure cap is fully
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locked.
NOTE: For most water conditions,
the factory setting of 2 will give good
results. If you have hard water or
notice rings or spots, try a higher
setting. Turn the arrow adjuster
inside the dispenser by either using
your fingers or inserting a flat-blade
screwdriver into the center of the
arrow and turning.
Hard Water
Hard Water
Soft Water
Soft Water
Main Wash Pre-Wash
Full
Add
Lock
Refill
turn to lock
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