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BRIVA™ IN-SINK DISHWASHER (For Residential Use Only) Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230 or visit our website at... www.kitchenaid.com Table of Contents......................2 Model KIDS01EK 8529407...
TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY.............. 3 Before Using Your Dishwasher............4 PARTS AND FEATURES ............5 START-UP GUIDE ................6 Using Your New Dishwasher ............6 Using Your New Dishwasher As a Sink ........7 DISHWASHER LOADING...............7 Loading Suggestions ..............7 Loading Rack ................7 Loading Silverware Basket ............9 DISHWASHER USE ................9 Detergent Use ................9 Rinse Aid Dispenser ..............10...
DISHWASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”...
Before Using Your Dishwasher WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Install where dishwasher is protected from the elements.
PARTS AND FEATURES 1. Large rack insert 7. Control panel 14. Small rack insert 8. Model and serial number label [on the 15. Lid knob latch 2. Fold-down cup shelf front of the sink under the counter] 16. Detergent cup 3.
7. If you do not have the hot water tank accessory, run hot water at the sink until the water is hot. (See “Dishwasher START-UP GUIDE Performance Tips.”) Turn off water. Before using your dishwasher, remove all packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety information and useful operating tips.
Using Your New Dishwasher As a Sink Loading Rack When you need more sink area, remove the rack and spray arm The rack is designed for cups, glasses, plates, pans, casseroles. completely. and utensils. Many items, up to 11 in. (27.94 cm), fit in the rack. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) To open drain 5 place setting...
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Fold-Down Cup Shelf To remove insert Fold down the cup shelf on the rack front to hold additional cups, Lift up on insert handle and lift insert out of rack. stemware or long items such as utensils and spatulas. Fold up when you need room for larger items in the main rack.
How much detergent to use Loading Silverware Basket The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of your water and the type of detergent. If you use too little, Load the silverware basket while it is in the rack or take the dishes won’t be clean.
Rinse Aid Dispenser Dishwasher Performance Tips Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small spot-free.
Use this cycle for light loads, light soil Cycle Selection Charts or glassware. Select the wash cycle and option desired or press the Start pad to repeat the same cycle and option as the previous cycle. NOTE: If the last cycle you completed was a rinse cycle, the Main Rinse Final...
Changing a Cycle or Setting Option Selections During the first fill of a cycle You can customize your cycles by pressing the SANI RINSE™ option. If you change your mind, press the option again to turn 1. Open the lid. the option off.
Status Indicators BRIVA™ In-Sink Wash System The three-level wash system provides excellent cleaning results. Three levels of filtration filter the wash water and prevent food particles from redepositing on the clean dishes. A coarse strainer as part of the drain stopper assembly, prevents bones, pits, and other large objects from entering the pump system.
Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Drying System China/ The BRIVA™ in-sink wash system features FLASHDRY™ instant Stoneware Always check manufacturer’s drying. At the end of the cycle, the lid automatically pops open, recommendations before washing. and vapor escapes. This results in fast, efficient drying of your Antique, hand-painted, or over-the-glaze dishes.
Cleaning the exterior In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a DISHWASHER CARE mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your dishwasher looking nice and clean. Cleaning Cleaning the drain screen assembly Before each wash load, check the coarse strainer, the drain screen basket and the drain fine screen filter and remove any objects and soil particles.
Drain Air Gap TROUBLESHOOTING Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn’t draining well. First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid If a drain is clogged, the drain air gap protects your dishwasher the cost of a service call... from water backing up into it.
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Did you use the correct amount of fresh detergent? Use To slow this process use a minimum amount of detergent but recommended dishwasher detergents only. Refer to the not less than 1 tsp (5 g) per load. Use a liquid rinse aid and “Detergent Dispenser”...
To locate the KitchenAid designated service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages. For further assistance If you need further assistance, you can write to KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at: KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances Customer Interaction Center...
For the lifetime of the product from the date of purchase, when this dishwasher is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for replacement parts and repair labor for the stainless steel tub and/or inner door if the tub and/or inner door develops a water leak caused by rust-through resulting from defective materials or workmanship.
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