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KITCHENAID* appliance! KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care guide. It contains valuable information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly and safely.
This symbol alerts you to Your safety is important to us. hazards such as fire, This guide contains safety symbols and electdcal shock, or statements. Please pay special attention to other injuries. these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol.
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Below is an illustration of your appliance with the parts and features called out. To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included. Sure-Hold cup shelf (p. 9) Water inlet Upper - spray arm Model and serial Upper rack...
Before using your dishwasher Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until Electrical Shock Hazard completely installed. Electrically ground dishwasher. Do not push down on open door. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Ooing so can result in serious injury or cuts.
Using your new KITCHENAID* dishwasher is simple. Follow the steps below to get started. For more information on specific steps and additional safety information, the page(s) next to the step you would like to know more about. NOTE: Before using your dishwasher,...
This section tells you how to properly load your dishwasher for the best washing and rinsing results. Preparing to load the dishwasher • Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza • Scrape leftover food, bones, toothpicks, and other hard items from dishes. It is not pans, cookie sheets, etc., do not interfere with the spray arm rotation.
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Loading the upper rack (cont.) Sure-Hold cup shelf Cup sheff Fold down the extra shelf on the top rack to hold additional cups and glasses or small items like long utensils and spatulas. Stemware holders Stemware holder Use the stemware holders (attached to the cup shelf) to keep water goblets, wine glasses, etc., in place and prevent damage during washing.
Loading the lower rack The lower rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and utensils. • Load items with cooked-on or dried-on food in the lower rack with soiled surfaces facing in toward the spray. • For maximum capacity and stability of an all plate load, stagger or overlap small plates with large ones.
Loading the silverware basket • Load the silverware basket while it is in Covers the lower rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. • Mix items in each section of the basket - some pointing up and some down. IMPORTANT: Always load sharp items (knives, skewers, forks, etc.) pointing down.
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If you have any doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer see if it is dishwasher safe. MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL INFORMATION Aluminum High water temperature and detergents may affect finish of anodized aluminum. All aluminum will darken when washed in the dishwasher.
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:For best washing results, it is important to use the correct amount of detergent and a rinse agent. Read this section for information on using both properly. The detergent dispenser The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The smaller Pre-Wash section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door.
Using the detergent dispenser What type of detergent to use • Add detergent to the dispenser just before starting the dishwasher. • Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. • Keep detergent container tightly closed in a NOTE: Never use soap, hand-dishwashing cool, dry place, out of the reach of children.
Using the rinse agent dispenser A rinse agent prevents water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. It also improves drying by allowing water to drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small amount of the rinse agent into the rinse water.
This section tells you how to operate the dishwasher. Operating your dishwasher properly enables you to obtain the best possible results. Cycle selection chart The dishwasher will wash and dry dishes according to the selections you make on the control )anel.
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Canceling a cycle You can cancel a cycle anytime during 2. Let the dishwasher drain completely. the cycle. 1, Press the Cancel pad once, then wait. is a 5-second pause between the time Cancel is pressed and The Cancel light will glow. There draining begins.
Using Child Lock To turn Child Lock on Child Lock Light Press Energy Saver Dry for 5 seconds. Use Child Lock to prevent your dishwasher from being turned on other lights will be off. CHILD LOCK accidentally. wash selections or The Child Lock light will glow.
Setting a delay start 3. Press the Delay Hours pad once for a To run your dishwasher at a later time or 2-hour delay start, twice for 4 hours, or during off-peak hours, you can delay the three times for 6 hours, then press the start of a cycle for 2, 4, or 6 hours.
Quiet operating tips • Where possible, load items so they do not To avoid thumping and clattering noises touch one another. during operation: • Make sure lightweight load items are NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted during secured in the rack. dishwasher operation to prevent noise trans- fer through drains.
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Your new dishwasher is designed to give you many years of dependable service. How- ever, there are a few things you are expected to do to maintain your dishwasher properly. This section tells you how to clean and care for your dishwasher. HYDROSWEEP* wash system 4-way HYDROSWEEP...
Storing your dishwasher Moving or winterizing your dishwasher Protect your dishwasher and home against water damage due to freezing water lines. If your dishwasher is left in a seasonal dwelling or could be exposed to near freezing tem- peratures, have a qualified person do the following: 1.
The drain air gap is usually located on top of the sink or countertop near the dishwasher. To order drain air gap (part number 300096), contact your local KitchenAid dealer. You can also call 1-800-422-1230 in the U.S.A., or see page 2.
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This section explains how you can handle minor performance problems. Check this list before calling for service. If you can't solve your dishwasher's problem, review the "Trouble- shooting" charts on pages 27-28 before calling for service information. Dishes are not cleaned completely PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION...
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Dishes are not cleaned completely (cont.) PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Use of ineffective For effective cleaning, use fresh dishwasher Spoffing and detergent and store it tightly closed in a cool, _mlng(cont.) detergents dry place. Throw away any lumpy detergent. Insufficient fill due to low Your home water pressure should be 20 to Water pressure 120 psi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasher...
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Dishes are damaged during cycle PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Chipping of Improper loading Load dishes and glasses so they are stable dishes and do not stdke together while washing. Moving the racks in and out smoothly will also minimize chipping. NOTE: Hand wash some types of china and glassware, such as antiques and feather- edged crystal.
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Before calling for service... If your appliance fails to operate, review the following list and the "Solving Common Dishwashing Problems" section on pages 24-26 before calling your dealer. This could save you the cost of a service call. Dishwasher is not operating properly PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING...
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Noises PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Grinding, grat- Has a hard object entered the pump? The sound should stop when the ing, crunching, object is ground up. If it does not stop after the next cycle, call for ser- or buzzing vice.
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For further assistance ... If the dealer, authorized servicer, and KitchenAid If you need further assistance, you can write to have failed to resolve your problem, you KitchenAidwith any questions or concerns at:...
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For further assistance ... Please include a daytime phone number in If you need further assistance, you can write your correspondence. to KitchenAid Canada with any questions or concerns at: Consumer Relations Centre KitchenAid Canada 1901 Minnesota Court...
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This index is alphabetical. Look for the word or phrase you are interested in, then look for the page number. TOPIC PAGE TOPIC PAGE ASSISTANCE MAINTENANCE In Canada ..........Cleaning ............. In the U.S.A ..........Drain air gap ..........HYDROSWEEP* wash system ....
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"Requesting Assistance or Service" section, tn the U.S.A., call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-422-1230. Canada, call KitchenAid Canada at one of the telephone numbers listed on page 30. KitchenAid Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 U.S.A.
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