KitchenAid KUDX23HB Use And Care Manual

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FOR THE WAY IT'S MADE."

A Note to You .................. 2

Understanding

Dishwasher Safety ............ 3

Knowing Your

Dishwasher'sFeatures ...... 5

Operating Your

Dishwasher ....................... 7

Loading Your

Dishwasher ..................... 15

Cadng for Your

Dishwasher ..................... 18

Changklg FrontPanels... 21

Solving Common

Dishwashing Problems.... 24

Troubleshooting.............. 28

If You Need Assistance

or Selvice ....................... 30

Index .............................

Warranty ........................

1-800-422-1230

Call our Consumer Assistance Center

with questions or comments.

KITCHENAID" Undercounter Dishwasher

Model: KUDX23HB

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Page 1 Dishwasher ..... 18 Changklg FrontPanels... 21 Solving Common Dishwashing Problems..24 Troubleshooting....28 If You Need Assistance or Selvice ....... 30 Index ......Warranty ......1-800-422-1230 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments. KITCHENAID" Undercounter Dishwasher Model: KUDX23HB...
Page 2 Note to You Thankyou for buying a KitchenAid®appliance! KitchenAid appliances have everything you would expect of a superior appliance, plus the distinct style and thoughtful details which contribute to the overall look of your home and your enjoyment of it. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care guide.
Page 3 nderstanding Dishwasher Safety IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following: • DO NOT reach into the area below the • Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.
Page 4 +"Understanding Dishwasher Safely Help us help you Please: • Have your dishwasher installed by a qualified installer. • Install where dishwasher is protected from the elements. Protect against possible rupture of fill valve by freezing. Such ruptures are not covered by the warranty. See winter storage information on page 19.
Page 5 _ owing Your Dishwasher's Features 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, 16-position Upper spray adjustable upper inlet rack with DurakoteTM Water...
Page 6 _owing Your Dishwasher's Features Control panel Door handle Cycle selectlon dlal Buttons Option selector buttons...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
( perating Your Dishwasher This section tells you how to operate the dishwasher. Operating your dishwasher properly enables you to obtain the best possible results. IN THIS SECTION Page Page Before starting your dishwasher ..7 Using the detergent dispenser ..10 Starting your dishwasher ....
Page 8: Cycle Selection Chart
perafing Your Dishwasher Cycle selection chaff A "o" shows what steps are in each cycle Water Pro- Main Time Usage Cycle Wash Rinse Wash Wash Purge Rinse (minutes) (gallons) Pots/Pans Use this cycle for hard-to- • • • • • •...
Page 9: What Happens In Each Option
(_)perating Your Dishwasher What happens in each option Energy saver wash option Energy saver dry option This option will eliminate the water heating during the wash heat during the dry portion of a portion of a cycle. The ENERGY cycle. This option may be used with the POTS/PANS, NORMAL, SAVER Wash option should...
Page 10: Changing An Option
(_perating Your Dishwasher Changing an option You can change an option anytime during a cycle. To change the selected option(s): 1. Push the OPTION RESET button. 2. Push an Option Selector button for each desired option. Canceling a cycle You can cancel a cycle anytime during the 2.
Page 11: Using The Rinse Agent Dispenser
( peraling Your Dishwasher How much detergent to use The detergent dispenser has one section with a cover and one section without a cover. NOTE: Do not use detergent with RINSE HOLD cycle. 1. Fill the dispenser sections with the proper amount of detergent.
Page 12: Sure-Clean Water Heating
Operating Your Did'lwa,.@l Check the dispenser For best drying results, remove the dispenser cap and check the dispenser periodically to see if refilling is needed. You do not have to wait until the dispenser is empty to refill it, but do not overfill it.
Page 13: Fio-Thru"Drying System
Operating Your Dishwasher FIo-Thru"drying system A pause period of approximately four minutes at the start of the drying period allows water to drain from dishes. After this pause, a separate motor and fan circulate air throughout the wash chamber. Occasionally, you may notice steam Door front iii_iiiii _i_iiiiiiii_i...
Page 14: Tipsfor Washing Special Items
Operoting Your Dishwasher Tipsfor washing special items If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of dish, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL INFORMATION Aluminum High water temperature and detergents may affect finish of anodized aluminum.
Page 15 . _. oading Your Dishwasher This section tells you how to properly load your dishwasher for the best washing and rinsing results. IN THIS SECTION Page Page Preparing to load the Using Flex-O-Divider" dishwasher ........rac k system ........Loading the lower rack ....17 Loading the upper rack ....
Page 16 . : ding Your Dishwasher Mixed load Load plastic items in the upper rack only. Only plastic items marked "dishwasher safe" are recommended. * Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not move them during the cycle. •...
Page 17 . oading Your Dishwasher Loading the lower rack Items with cooked-on or dried-on food should be loaded in the lower rack, with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. • For maximum capacity and stability of an all-plate load, ovedap small plates on right side, as shown.
Page 18 Caring for Your Dishwasher 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 in order to maintain your dishwasher properly. This section tells you how to clean and care for your dishwasher. IN THIS SECTION Page Page...
Page 19 Fai ure to do so can cause water damage. I To restore service, reconnect the fill valve and To safeguard your KitchenAid e dishwasher the flexible tubing at the check valve. Turn on when it is exposed to freezing temperatures...
Page 20 Caring for Your Dishwasher Storing for the summer Two simple steps will safeguard your KitchenAid® dishwasher during an idle summer: 1. Turn off the water supply. 2. Turn off the electrical power supply to the dishwasher. The drain air gap...
Page 21 anging FrontPanels Your new KitchenAide dishwasher comes with a reversible front panel. You may choose from black or white (front and back of panel) or build a custom panel. See "Optional front panels" on page 23 if you want to use custom front panels. IN THIS SECTION Page Page...
Page 22 Changing Front Panels Remove screws Lower Panel: and trim pieces. With the door closed, remove the two screws (C) on either side of the lower panel. Remove the loosened piece of trim (D). Slide the color panel out. Handle the panel carefully to avoid scratching or bending the panel.
Page 23 Failure to follow these instructions could KitchenAid®dealer or call 1-800-422-1230. cause product damage. Solid colors If the two colors provided with your dishwasher do not match your kitchen decor, optional panels are available from your KitchenAid dealer in a variety of decorator colors.
Page 24 Solving Common Dishwashing Problems This section explains how you can handle minor performance problems. Go over this list before calling for service. If you can't solve your dishwasher's problem, turn to page 28 for service information. IN THIS SECTION Page Page Solution chart ........
Page 25 Common Dishwashing Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Cycle takes Water temperature is too Turn home water heater up to ensure water extremely entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C) mini- long time mum. See recommended procedure in "Sure-Clean water heating" on page 12. Spotting and Hard water or high mineral Use rinse agent to help eliminate spotting filming...
Page 26 C'ommon Dishwashing Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Silica film or Rinse agent not used Keep rinse agent dispenser filled, etching See page 11. (silica film is A water chemical reaction a white milky It may not be possible to prevent problems, looking with certain types of except by hand washing.
Page 27 Common Dishwashing Problems Removing spots and film Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a liquid rinse agent. A rinse agent prevents water from forming droplets and drying as spots or streaks. To remove spots and film on dishes and glasses, or hard water film/lime on the interior of the dishwasher, you may use white vinegar with the following procedure:...
Page 28 Toubleshooting Before calling for service... If your appliance fails to operate, review the following list and the Common Dishwashing Problems section on page 24 before calling your dealer. This could save you the cost of a service call. Is the door latched? Have y._,wn a fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.9 Is your water turned on?
Page 29: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Dishwasher seems to The dishwasher will run longer while heating the water. This is run too long normal for lower incoming water temperatures. See page 12. Dishwasher will not fill Is overflow protection float stuck in "up" position? Overflow protection float should move up and down freely.
Page 30 If You Need Assistanceor Service I. If you need assistance*... 3. If you are not satisfied with the action taken: • Call KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center: • Contact the Major Appliance Consumer 1-800-422-1230 Action Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group...
Page 31: Index
This index is alphabetical. Look for the word or phrase you are interested in, then look for the page number. TOPIC PAGE TOPIC PAGE CLEANING Exterior ..........LOWER RACK ......... Interior ........... OVERFLOW PROTECTION ....18 COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS PARTS/FEATURES ........
Page 32: Warranty
G. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance. KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inciden- tal or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you.

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