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Built-In Dishwasher With Quiet Scrub'M System Models KUD1220T, KUD1220W KUD122GT USE and CARE GUIDE (KUD1220T, KUD1220W ILLUSTRATED) (KUD122GT NOT ILLUSTRATED)
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Caring For Your Dishwasher Seasonal Storage Drain Ajr Gap Sure-ScrubTM Wash System 16-17 Problem, Cause, Solution Chart . 18-19 Removing Spots And Film Changing Front Panels 20-22 Optional Front Panels If You Need Service Or Assistance. Warranty Back Cover 0 1989 KitchenAid, Inc.
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Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using AWARNING your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following: tamper with controls- l. Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. DO NOT abuse. sit on or stand on the (hor or dish rack of the dishwasher.
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*Model and Serial Numbers are located on a label at the left side of the door opening. ImportantFacts • KitchenAid dishwashers operate on 115volts, 60 hertz A.C. house current. They cannot be converted to operate on 220 volts, 50 or 60 hertz house current.
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Because of the heat buildup in dishware during the wash cycle, water KitchenAid Quiet ScrubTM System evaporates quickly from the dishware. Your KitchenAid dishwasher is equipped with Important: In hard water areas, flash drying a unique sound reduction system. The Quiet...
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Cannot Be Washed in Your Dishwasher Most tableware, cookware and silverware can be safely washed in your KitchenAid dishwasher.If you haveany doubtsabouta particularpieceof dishware,checkwith the manufacturer t o seeif it is dishwasher safe. REMEMBER: I t is the user'sresponsibility to determineif dishware should be washed in a dishwasher.
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CYCLE SELECTION LIGHT/ (HINA KitchenAid RINSE NORMAL HOLD POTS/ PANS (KUD1220T, KUD1220W ILLUSTRATED) (KUD122GT NOT ILLUSTRATED) Dishwasher Cycles Pots/PansCycleisusedto washand dry There are two wash periods and three rinses hard-to-clean,heavily soiled pots, pans and followed by a heated dry period.
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WASH SELECTION RINSE/ DRY SELECTION POIS/ UGHI 1 RINSE ENERGY PANS NORMAL (HINA HOLD SAVER Automatic Water Heating Scrub Important: All cycles may be used to wash Rinse & Hold Cycle is used to rinse partial and dry dishwasher-safe china and crystal. loads of dishes until a full load is accumu-...
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For best results. dishware should be loaded so soiled surfaces face the rotating wash arm No hand rinsing isnecessarybefore loading your KitchenAid dishwasher.Just scrapeieftover food, bones. toothpicks and cther hard items iram the d;shware Somefoods tikeeggs,rice,pastaana cooked cerealsmay be hard to remove if left to dry over a period of time 'f you do not pian to wash your dishes fair;y soor;...
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Lower Rack Loading Examples For maximum capacity and stab"lty of an Cereal ; soup bowls may he loaded front to an-plate 'cad, overlan or ••nutterfly" sm?!' back, Side to s:de and along the outer edge pjates on right Side. as shown dependinq upon the shape Plates may be loaded front to hack or side...
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AWARNING Silverware Basket Personal Injury Hazard The silverware/ cutlery basket can be Sharputensils should be loadedwith removed for loading and unloading handlesup to prevent possibleinjury. For best washing results: Load slim handled silverware with handles Thecutlery sectionin the front of the up to prevent them from sticking out basketts for long-handled utensilsand through the basket, possibly causing...
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Filling TheDetergent D ispenser Add detergent to the dispenser USE AUTOMATIC DISHWASHING immediately before starting. Detergent DETERGENTS ONLY. Never use soap, exposed to moisture over a period of time hand dishwashing detergent, laundry may become caked and ineffective. An detergent or laundry enzyme products. open box of detergent should stay fresh They wilt produce excessive suds and for about...
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Caring For your Low Phosphate Dishwasher Detergents General Cleaning If you live in a state that mandates low-phosphate dishwasher detergents The porcelain enamel interior of your (phosphate content of 8.7 percent or less), dishwasher will seldom need cleaning. you may have to use more detergent, However, if mineral deposits from hard particularly if you have hard water.
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300096 is available from KitchenAid. REMEMBER: This external plumbing device is not part of your KitchenAid Dish washer. To protect against possible rupture of To Clean the Drain Air Gap: fill valve, BE SURE water lines lead- Clean the drain air gap periodically to insure ing to, as well as in the dishwasher, proper drainage of your dishwasher.
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Sure-Scrub WashSystem The Sure-ScrubTM W ash Systemin your dish- The removable coarse strainer (C)prevents bones, pits and other large objects from washer provides excellent cleaning results. The wash water is continuously filtered by a entering the pump system. Occasionally triple filtration and soil collector system to check the strainer for such items that may have mistakenly gotten into the dishwasher.
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The Overflow Protection Float (G) in the Next, lift the removable filter straight up and front left corner of the dishwasher tank out. To clean, scrub filter with a stiff brush preventsthe dishwasher from overflowing. under running water. To replace, snap The float must be in place for the dishwasher removable filter...
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Problem, Cause, Solution Chart A convenient checklistfor handling minor performanceproblems.Go over this list before calling for service.If you can't solve your dishwasher's problem, turn to page 23 for serviceinformation. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Use recommended dishwasher detergents only. Never use soap or Slowdown of wash arm Food...
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Auminum piecesshould be loaded so that they will not rub against Black or Gray Marks on Aluminum markings dinnerware during washing. Throw-away aluminum items should Dishes not be dishwasher washed because they may break down and cause marking. Aluminum markings can be removed by using a mild abrasive cleanser.
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ChangingFrontPanels (FOR MODEL KUD1220T/GT ONLY) Your new KitchenAid dishwasher comes with a stainless steel trim kit and two front panels installed one behind the other. You can choose from almond or white (front and back of one panel) and black or harvest wheat (front and back of the second panel).
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OPTION Upper Panel: J. Disconnect electrical power supply. 2. Pull door open. Remove the two screws (A) on each side of the dishwasher door that secure the upper panel assembly. 3. Close door while holding upper panel in place. Pull out lower edge of panel until top edge of panel drops down.
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(F). heavy dishwasher door springs. These may 3. Pull lower panel down until side flanges be ordered from your KitchenAid dealer as a (G) clear the support strip (H). Lower panel service item, part #4171002. For more...
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KitchenAid servicer. 4. In the event you are unable to obtain the name of a local authorized KitchenAid servicer, call KitchenAid Customer Relations, TOLL FREE: 800-422-1230. • A Customer Relations representative can recommend a qualified service company in your area.
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Dishwasher Warranty KITCHENAID WILL KITCHENAID WILL LENGTH OF WARRANTY: PAY FOR: PAY FOR: ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY: A. Service calls to: Replacement parts and repair I. Correct the installation FROM DATE labor to correct defects INSTALLATION. materials or workmanship. the dishwasher.
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