Dishwasher Care; Troubleshooting - KitchenAid KUDD03ST User Instructions

Cleaning the Dishwasher
Clean the exterior of the dishwasher with a soft, damp cloth and
mild detergent. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a
stainless steel cleaner is recommended.
NOTE: Do not clean the dishwasher interior until it has cooled.
Clean the interior of the dishwasher, with a paste of powdered
dishwasher detergent and water or use liquid dishwasher detergent
on a damp sponge to clean the cooled-down interior.
A white vinegar rinse may remove white spots and film. Vinegar is
an acid, and using it too often could damage your dishwasher.
Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a glass or dishwasher-safe
measuring cup on the bottom rack. Run the dishwasher through a
complete washing cycle using an air-dry or an energy-saving dry
option. Do not use detergent. Vinegar will mix with the wash water.
Periodically clean the coarse filter
cup located on the floor of the
dishwasher drawer. Remove
collected particles from the coarse
filter cup.
IMPORTANT: Do not start the
dishwasher until the coarse filter
cup is securely in place and flush
with the coarse filter plate. Doing
so may damage the dishwasher
motor and/or spray arm.
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Dishwasher is not operating properly
Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle
Is the drawer closed tightly?
Was the drawer closed within 3 seconds after pressing Start/
Resume?
Is the right cycle selected?
Was the drawer opened in mid-cycle. Are indicator lights
flashing? Start/Resume will need to be pressed and the drawer
closed within 3 seconds before the cycle will resume.
Is there power to the dishwasher? Has a household fuse blown,
or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the
circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
Is the water shutoff valve (if installed) turned on?
Dishwasher seems to run too long
The dishwasher can run up to 3 hours depending on soil level,
water temperature, cycles and options.
Is the water supplied to the dishwasher hot enough? The
dishwasher runs longer while heating water.
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Dishwasher Care

Troubleshooting

to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
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Cleaning the Coarse Filter Cup
1. Pull drawer out to its full extension. Remove rack inserts from
rack and set aside.
2. To remove the coarse filter cup, unscrew the small cap, turning
in a counterclockwise motion. Lift and remove the coarse filter
cup out of the drawer.
3. Empty the cup of hard objects and food soil. Rinse cup under
hot water.
4. Place the coarse filter cup back into the coarse filter plate and
tighten the cap, turning in a clockwise motion. Make sure the
coarse filter cup is flush with the coarse filter plate.
5. Replace the rack inserts.
6. Make sure spray arm rotates freely.
If you have a drain air gap,
check and clean it if the
dishwasher isn't draining
well.
Storing the Dishwasher
If you will not be using the dishwasher during the summer months,
turn off the water and power supply to the dishwasher. In the
winter, if the dishwasher could be exposed to near freezing
temperatures or is left in a seasonal dwelling such as a second
home or vacation home, avoid water damage by having your
dishwasher winterized by authorized service personnel.
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Dishwasher did not drain/Water in bottom of tub
Is the cycle complete?
Is there food or foreign objects in the drain filter, coarse filter
cup, or disposer? Clean if needed.
Is the dishwasher hooked up to a food waster disposer? Is the
knockout removed?
Is the drain hose bent or kinked? Straighten or unblock hose.
Odor in the dishwasher
Are dishes washed only every 2 or 3 days? Run a rinse cycle
once or twice a day until you have a full load.
Does the drawer have a new plastic smell? Run a vinegar rinse
as described in "Spotting and filming on dishes."
Dishes do not dry completely
Dishes do not dry completely
Did you use a rinse aid? Your dishwasher is designed to use
rinse aid for good drying performance. Without rinse aid your
dishes and dishwasher interior will have excessive moisture.
Dishes are not dry
Did you load your dishwasher to allow proper water drainage?
Do not overload. Use a liquid rinse aid to speed drying.
Are the plastics wet? Plastics often need towel drying.
Is the rinse aid low light on? Refill rinse aid dispenser.
D
id you select the High Temp Scrub option and allow the dry
fan to run for the extended 3 hours?