Cycle Selection Charts; Canceling A Cycle - KitchenAid 8531050 Use & Care Manual

Cycle Selection Charts

Select the wash cycle and options desired. Or press START to
repeat the same cycle and options as the previous cycle.
NOTE: If the last cycle you completed was a rinse cycle, the
dishwasher will run the last full wash cycle and options that you
selected when you press Start.
If the power is off or the door is open for an extended period
of time, the Start button memory will default to the Normal
cycle with heated drying.
If you do not run the dishwasher daily, close the door to
maintain memory.
A " " shows what steps are in each cycle.
Temperatures indicate where extra heat is added.
Water usage is shown in U.S. gallons/liters.
This model meets the E
NERGY
efficiency.
Cycle time includes dry time. An asterisk ( * ) by the cycle time
indicates the cycle time might be longer depending on the
temperature of the water entering the dishwasher. The cooler the
water, the longer the cycle time. If the water is already hot
enough, the cycle time will be as shown.
Use this cycle for
heavily-soiled pots,
pans, casseroles,
regular tableware and
harder than normal
water conditions.
Pre- Main Rinse Rinse
Wash Wash
130°F 140°F
(54°C) (60°C)
Use this cycle for loads
with normal amounts of
food soil. (The energy-
usage label is based on
this cycle.)
Pre- Main Purge† Rinse
Wash Wash
120°F
(49°C)
S ® guidelines for energy
TAR
Use both detergent
dispenser sections.
Final Dry Time
Heated (min)
Rinse
89*
140°F
(60°C)
Use both detergent
dispenser sections.
Final Dry Time
Heated (min)
Rinse
79*
140°F
(60°C)
Pre- Rinse
Wash
Pre- Rinse
Wash
A small amount of water is run through the pump to remove
†
soil particles between the main wash and final rinse.
Anytime during a cycle, press
Water
Usage
(gal/L)
CANCEL/DRAIN glows. The dishwasher starts a 2-minute drain (if
needed). Let the dishwasher drain completely. The light goes off
6.9/26
when the dishwasher finishes the drain.
To stop the drain
You can press Cancel/Drain again to stop the drain immediately.
Remember to drain the dishwasher before starting a new cycle.
To clear the indicators
Press Cancel/Drain before starting the dishwasher to clear all
options and cycles.
Water
Usage
(gal/L)
5.9/22.3
Use this cycle for pre-
rinsed and lightly-soiled
loads. During the
heated dry, the heating
Use the main wash
element cycles on and
detergent dispenser
off.
section.
Main Purge† Final Dry
Wash Heated
Rinse
120°F 135°F cycled
(49°C) (57°C)
Use this rinse cycle for
rinsing dishes, glasses,
and silverware that will
not be washed right
Do not use detergent
away.
with this cycle.
Main Rinse Final Dry
Wash Heated
Rinse

Canceling a Cycle

Time Water
(min) Usage
(gal/L)
71* 5.9/22.3
Time Water
(min) Usage
(gal/L)
10 1.8/7
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