Wash System; Drying System; Overfill Protection Float; Washing Special Items - KitchenAid KUDS01IL Use And Care Manual

Clean
Clean glows when a cycle is finished. The light turns off when you
open and close the door or press Cancel.
Sanitized
If you select the SANI RINSE™ option, Sanitized glows when the
SANI RINSE™ cycle is finished. If your dishwasher did not
properly sanitize your dishes, the light flashes at the end of the
cycle. This can happen if the cycle is interrupted or the incoming
water temperature is too low. The light goes off when you open
and close the door.

Wash System

The five-level wash system provides excellent cleaning results.
Four levels of filtration and a soil collector system filter the wash
water and prevent food particles from redepositing on the clean
dishes.
The wash water continuously flows through the Ultra-Fine
filter, trapping food particles.
As the Ultra-Fine Filter traps food particles, the pressure in
the pump increases. The sensor monitors this pressure and
automatically adjusts the wash cycle for the best wash
performance.
Two water jets, located under the spray arm, remove the food
particles from the Ultra-Fine filter.
A coarse strainer prevents bones, pits, and other large
objects from entering the pump system.
NOTE: Periodically check the coarse strainer and remove any
objects on the strainer.
How the sensor adjusts the cycle:
While the dishwasher is "sensing," it may perform a series of
short drains and fills skimming off small amounts of soils and
dirty water. These are simultaneously replaced with clean water.
This removes trapped food particles from the pump for improved
wash performance. Once soil level is determined, the sensor
automatically adds heat, time, or water as needed for proper
cleaning.

Drying System

During drying, you can see steam escaping through the vent at
the upper left corner of the door. This is normal as the heat dries
your dishes.
IMPORTANT: The vapor is hot. Do not touch the vent
during drying.

Overfill Protection Float

The overfill protection float (in the front right corner of the
dishwasher tub) keeps the dishwasher from overfilling. It must be
in place for the dishwasher to operate.
Check under the float for objects that may keep the protector
from moving up or down.
WASHING SPECIAL
ITEMS
If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with
the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments
Aluminum Yes
High water temperature and detergents
can affect finish of anodized aluminum.
Disposable No
Aluminum
Do not wash throwaway aluminum pans
in the dishwasher. These might shift
during washing and transfer black marks
to dishes and other items.
Bottles and Cans No
Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels
attached with glue can loosen and clog
the spray arms or pump and reduce
washing performance.
Cast Iron No
Seasoning will be removed and iron will
rust.
China/ Yes
Stoneware
Always check manufacturer's
recommendations before washing.
Antique, hand-painted, or over-the-glaze
patterns may fade. Gold leaf can discolor
or fade.
Yes
Crystal
Check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Some types of leaded
crystal can etch with repeated washing.
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