Dishwasher Care - KitchenAid KMTM704E Series Technical Education

If you have hard water (above 15 grains), clean your filter at least
once per month. Building up of white residue on your dishwasher
indicates hard water. For tips on removing spots and stains, see
"Troubleshooting" section.
Filter Removal Instructions
1. Turn the Upper Filter
Culinary Tool Rack (3rd level rack)
Assembly ¼ turn
counterclockwise and lift
The culinary tool rack is designed with 2 movable baskets to hold
out.
extra silverware, knives and cooking utensils.
2. Grasp the Lower Filter in
Install the baskets in this up position when you have extra
the circular opening, lift
silverware and flatware to wash.
slightly, and pull forward to
remove.
3. Clean the filters as shown
below.
Cleaning Instructions
IMPORTANT: Do not use wire brush, scouring pad, etc., as they
may damage the filters.
Rinse filter under running water until most soils are removed. If you
have hard-to-remove soils or calcium deposits from hard water, a
Install the baskets in this down position when you have extra
soft brush may be required.
silverware, knives, or utensils requiring more room to wash.
Your dishwasher has the latest technology in dishwasher filtration. This triple filtration system minimizes sound and optimizes water and
energy conservation while providing superior cleaning performance. Throughout the life of your dishwasher, the filter will require
Cleaning
maintenance to sustain peak cleaning performance.
Cleaning the exterior
The triple filter system consists of 2 parts, an upper filter
assembly and a lower filter.
The upper filter assembly keeps oversized items and
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foreign objects, along with very fine food particles, out of
the pump.
The lower filter keeps food from being recirculated onto
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your dishware.
The filters may need to be cleaned when:
Visible objects or soils are on the Upper Filter Assembly.
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There is degradation in cleaning performance (that is,
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Dishes feel gritty to the touch.
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Cleaning the interior
Dishwasher Maintenance Procedure
Cleaning the Dishwasher
14 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
Removal of Hard Water / Filming:
To remove Upper Filter Assembly
Up position

Dishwasher Care

In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that
is necessary to keep the outside of your dishwasher looking nice and clean. If your
dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a stainless steel cleaner is recommended, such
as affresh
Hard water minerals can cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces, especially
just beneath the door area.
Do not clean the dishwasher interior until it has cooled. You may want to wear rubber
gloves. Do not use any type of cleanser other than dishwasher detergent because it may
cause foaming or sudsing.
To clean interior
Make a paste with powdered dishwasher detergent on a damp sponge and clean.
OR
Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with a damp sponge.
OR
See the vinegar rinse procedure in "Cloudy or spotted dishware (and hard water
solution)" in "Troubleshooting" section.
NOTE: Run a normal cycle with dishwasher detergent after cleaning the interior.
Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016.
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1. Noting the previous
illustrations, place the
Lower Filter under the
Locating Tabs in the
bottom of the dishwasher
so the round opening for
IMPORTANT: When you are using the culinary tool baskets in the
the Upper Filter Assembly
down position, the top rack must also be in the lowest position.
lines up with the round
opening in the bottom of
the tub.
2. Insert the Upper Filter Assembly into the circular opening in
the Lower Filter.
3. Slowly rotate the filter clockwise until it drops into place.
Continue to rotate until the filter is locked into place. If the
filter is not fully seated (still turns freely), continue to turn
the filter clockwise until it drops and locks into place.
Remove the front basket when more room is needed in the top
Remove the front basket in the down position, when you are using
NOTE: The Upper Filter Assembly arrow does not have to
rack for use of cup shelves, or placement of other tall items.
the cup shelves or other tall items in the top rack for more room.
align with the arrow in the Lower Filter as long as the filter is
locked.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to dishwasher, do not operate your
dishwasher without the filters properly installed. Be sure the Lower
Filter is securely in place and the Upper Filter Assembly is locked
into place. If the Upper Filter Assembly turns freely, it is not locked
into place.
Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016.
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KitchenAid 2015 Microfiltration Dishwashers
OPERATION
To replace Upper Filter Assembly
Down position
Upper Filter
Assembly
Lower Filter
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