Operating Sounds; Energy Saving Tips - KitchenAid Sculptura KUDS24SE Use & Care Manual

Quiet operating tips
To avoid thumping and clattering noises
during operation:
• Make sure lightweight load items are
secured in the rack.
• Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza
pans, cookie sheets, etc., do not touch
the dishwasher sides or interfere with the
spray arm rotation.
• Where possible, load items so they do not
touch one another.
NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted during
dishwasher operation to prevent noise trans-
fer through drains.
Normal operating sounds
Some normal sounds you might hear while
the dishwasher is running:
• The fill valve opening or closing and the
sound of water entering the dishwasher.
• Items being ground up in the food disposer.
• Wash/rinse action of water spray. To
minimize noise of water circulating on
dishes, see the "Loading Your Dishwasher"
section.
• Water being pumped out during drain
portion of a cycle.
• Detergent cup opening.
• Pump motor starting.
Energy saving tips
• Set your home water heater to provide a
minimum of 120°F (49°C) incoming water
to the dishwasher.
To check water temperature:
1. Run hot water at the faucet closest to your
dishwasher. Set a cup under the faucet,
and place a candy or meat thermometer
in it.
2. Run hot water for at least one minute into
the cup, allowing the water to
overflow. Check the tempera-
ture. If the water temperature
is below 120°F (49°C), have
a qualified person raise the
thermostat setting on your water heater.
• Run the dishwasher only with a full load.
• Use only the cycle and options that you need.
• Run the dishwasher during off-peak hours
if your utility company offers reduced rates
on electricity during specific times of day.
• Run the dishwasher at night during the
summer to reduce daytime heat buildup
in your home.
• Do not rinse dishes before loading.
• Use the Energy Saver Dry option.