TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY ........... 3 Before Using Your Dishwasher ........4 PARTS AND FEATURES..........5 START-UP GUIDE............... 6 Using Your New Dishwasher........... 6 Stopping Your Dishwasher..........6 LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER ........7 Loading Suggestions ............7 Loading the Top Rack ............. 7 Loading the Bottom Rack ..........
DISHWASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”...
Before Using Your Dishwasher GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The dishwasher is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
PARTS AND FEATURES 1. Third level wash 10. Light items clip 2. Top spray arm 11. Model and serial number label 3. Heating element 12. Fold-down divider 4. Water inlet opening 13. Lower spray arm 5. Bottom rack 14. Silverware basket 6.
5. Select the desired cycle and options. (See “Using Your Dishwasher.”) START-UP GUIDE Before using your dishwasher, remove all hang tags, temporary labels, and packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety information and useful operating tips. The dishwasher starts filling when you press a cycle.
Loading the Top Rack LOADING YOUR The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller DISHWASHER items. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown. Do not cover third level spray. See arrow. Loading Suggestions Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items from the dishes.
Adjustable 3-position top rack Light Items Clips You can raise or lower the top rack to fit tall items in either You can hold lightweight plastic items like cups, lids, or the top or bottom rack. Two adjusters are located on each bowls in place during washing with the Light Items clips.
Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and Loading the facing inward to the spray. Overlap the edges of plates for large loads. Silverware Basket Load soup, cereal, and serving bowls in the rack in a Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or variety of ways depending upon their size and shape.
How Much Detergent to Use USING YOUR The amount of detergent to use depends on the DISHWASHER hardness of your water and the type of detergent. If you use too little, dishes won’t be clean. If you use too much in soft water, glassware will etch. Water hardness can change over a period of time.
NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard powdered Dishwasher Efficiency Tips detergent. Amounts may vary if you use liquid or concentrated powdered detergent. Follow instructions on the package when using liquid dishwasher detergent or Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing concentrated powdered detergent.
Use this cycle for pre-rinsed or lightly soiled Cycle Selection Chart loads. ENERGY Select the wash cycle and options desired. The Use covered detergent dispenser section. dishwasher starts filling once you press a cycle, unless you Pre- Rinse Main Rinse Purge†...
Air Dry Canceling a Cycle Select this option to dry dishes without heat and save energy. The dishes take longer to dry and some spotting Anytime during a cycle, press can occur. AIR DRY CANCEL DRAIN For best drying, use a liquid rinse aid. Some items (such as plastics) may need towel drying.
To lock the controls Cycle Status Indicators Press and hold Follow the progress of your dishwasher with the Cycle Status Indicators. CLEAN glows when a cycle is finished. AIR DRY The light turns off when you open the door or press Cancel/ Drain.
MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE?/COMMENTS WASHING SPECIAL Pewter, Brass, Bronze ITEMS High water temperatures and detergent can discolor or pit the finish. If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check Disposable with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. Plastics Cannot withstand high water MATERIAL...
Drain Air Gap CARING FOR YOUR Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher DISHWASHER isn’t draining well Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a drain air gap between a built-in dishwasher and the home drain system. If a drain is clogged, the drain air gap Cleaning Your Dishwasher protects your dishwasher from water backing up into it.
5. Remove the spring clamp from the water outlet and Storing Your Dishwasher separate from the water supply valve; drain water into pan. Storing for the summer 6. Reconnect both water inlet and water outlet to the water supply valve. Protect your dishwasher during the summer months by turning off the water supply and power supply to the 7.
Dishes are not completely clean TROUBLESHOOTING Food soil left on the dishes Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Refer to the First try the solutions suggested here and “Loading Your Dishwasher” section. possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Is the water temperature too low? If needed, turn home water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is Dishwasher is not operating properly at least 120°F (49°C).
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Brown stains on dishes and dishwasher interior Spots and stains on dishes Does your water have high iron content? Rewash dishes using 1-3 teaspoons (5-15 g) of citric acid crystals added to the covered section of the detergent dispenser. Spotting and filming on dishes Do not use detergent.
Factory Specified Parts. Factory Specified Parts will fit right and work right, because they are made with the same precision used to build every new Kirkland Signature appliance by Whirlpool Corporation. ™ To locate Factory Specified Parts in your area, call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number or your nearest designated service center.
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