Dishwasher Use; Prepare And Load The Dishwasher; Add Detergent - KitchenAid KUDC10IXBL5 User Instructions

Prepare and load
dishwasher.
Select a cycle and option (cycles and options
vary by model).
• Heat • 4 Hour
so_d O_/O_3 _
Add detergent
for cleaning and
rinse aid for
drying.
_ Start dishwasher.
NOTE: If the Start/Resume button is
located on the top of door, push door firmly
closed within 3 seconds of pressing
START/R ES UM E.
Prepare and Load the Dishwasher
IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other
hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers before
washing.
When loading silverware, always place sharp
items pointing down. Mix items in each
section of the basket with some pointing up
and some down to avoid nesting. Spray
cannot reach nested items.
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Upper rack Lower rack
Make sure nothing keeps spray arm(s) from
spinning freely. It is important for the water
spray to reach all soiled surfaces.
• Make sure that when the dishwasher door is closed no items
are blocking the detergent dispenser.
• Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and
inward to the spray as shown. This will improve cleaning and
drying results.
• Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food.
• Place plastics, small plates and glasses in the upper rack.
Wash only plastic items marked "dishwasher safe."
• To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Load
dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight
load items are secured in the racks.
Improper loading can cause dishes to be chipped or damaged.
When loading glasses or mugs, it is best to load these items in
between rows of tines instead of loading them over tines, as
shown in the image above.
Add Detergent
NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a Rinse
Only cycle (on some models). Do not use detergent.
• Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add powder, liquid
or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle.
• Fresh automatic A
dishwasher detergent
results in better
cleaning. Store tightly
closed detergent B
container in a cool, dry
place.
A. Cover latch
B. Main Wash section
C. Pre-Wash section
• The amount of detergent to use depends on:
How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads
require more detergent.
The hardness of the water - If you use too little in hard water,
dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water,
glassware will etch.
Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon)
[typical water softener water and some city water]
Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. gallon)
[well water and some city water]
• Depending on your water hardness, fill the Main Wash section
of the dispenser as shown. Fill the Pre-wash section to the level
shown, if needed.