DISHWASHER User Instructions For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230 In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation and service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at... www.kitchenaid.com or www.KitchenAid.ca LAVE-VAISSELLE Instructions pour l'utilisateur Au Canada, pour assistance composez le 1-800-461-5681, pour installation ou service composez le 1-800-807-6777 ou visitez notre site web à... www.KitchenAid.ca Table of Contents / Table des matières ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................ 2 DISHWASHER SAFETY................................... 2 DISHWASHER USE.......................................... 4 WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS ............................ 7 DISHWASHER CARE....................................... 8 TROUBLESHOOTING...................................... 8 WARRANTY.................................................... 10 ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ...........................11 LA SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLE ...........11 UTILISATION DU LAVE-VAISSELLE.............13 LAVAGE D'ARTICLES SPÉCIAUX ................16 ENTRETIEN DU LAVE-VAISSELLE...............17 DÉPANNAGE...................................................18 GARANTIE.......................................................20 8531778A ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If you need assistance or service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section. Additional help is available by calling our Customer eXperience Center at 1-800-422-1230 from anywhere in the U.S.A., or write: KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 In Canada, for installation and service call, 1-800-807-6777. For assistance call 1-800-461-5681 Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. (EST). Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (EST), or write: Customer Interaction Center KitchenAid Canada 1901 Minnesota Court Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3A7 Information may also be obtained by visiting our website at www.kitchenaid.com. In Canada, visit www.KitchenAid.ca. Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence. Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service. Write down the following information about your appliance to help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label, located under the washer lid. Dealer name____________________________________________________ Serial number __________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________ Phone number __________________________________________________ Model number __________________________________________________ Purchase date __________________________________________________ DISHWASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed. 2 Before Using Your Dishwasher Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Do not push down on open door. Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. s Install where dishwasher is protected from the elements. Protect against freezing to avoid possible rupture of fill valve. Such ruptures are not covered by the warranty. See "Storing" in the "Dishwasher Care" section for winter storage information. Install and level dishwasher on a floor that will hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use. s Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and connectors (such as the cap on the drain outlet) before installing. See Installation Instructions for complete information. s 3 s s Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets, etc., do not interfere with the spray arm rotation. Conserve water and energy and save time over hand rinsing by running a rinse cycle to keep dishes moist if you do not plan to wash them soon. Foods such as eggs, rice, pasta, spinach, and cooked cereals may be hard to remove if they are left to dry over a period of time. Quiet operating tips To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: s Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the racks. s Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets, etc., do not touch interior walls or interfere with the rotation of the spray arm. Load dishes so they do not touch one another. s NOTE: For built-in models, keep sink drain plugs closed during dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer through drains. Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The smaller Pre-Wash section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door. A C B D DISHWASHER USE Loading Suggestions s A. Cover latch B. Main Wash section C. Pre-Wash section D. Cover Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items from the dishes. To conserve water and energy and save time, it is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. The wash module removes food particles from the water. The module contains a chopping device which will reduce the size of food items. NOTE: If hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts, and eggshells enter the wash module, you might hear chopping, grinding, crunching, or buzzing sounds. These sounds are normal when hard items enter the module. Do not let metallic items (such as pot handle screws) get into the wash module. Damage can occur. The larger Main Wash section automatically empties detergent into the dishwasher during the wash. s Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents can produce excessive suds that can overflow out of the dishwasher and reduce washing performance. s s Add detergent just before starting a cycle. Store tightly closed detergent in a cool, dry place. Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in better cleaning. NOTE: Do not use detergent with a rinse cycle. Filling the dispenser 1. If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by pushing the cover latch. s s It is important for the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces. Load dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping if possible. For best drying, water must be able to drain from all surfaces. Load heavy pots and pans carefully. Heavy items can dent the stainless steel interior of the door if they are dropped or bumped. s 4 2. Fill the Main Wash section with detergent. See "How much detergent to use." Water Hardness Medium to Hard Water 7 to 12 grains per gallon Amount of Detergent For normal and heavily soiled loads s Partially fill the Main Wash section to the 30 line s 30 20 Completely fill the Pre-Wash section 3. Fill the Pre-Wash section, if needed. 4. Close the dispenser cover. It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing detergent. NOTE: Use both sections for cycles with 2 washes. Use only the main wash section for cycles with 1 wash. See the "Cycle Selections" in the Consumer Reference Guide for more details. Very Hard Water 13 grains per gallon and above NOTE: It might be necessary to use the Heavy cycle (on some models) or Baked on Cookware (on some models), or a normal cycle with Hi-Temp Scrub, for best wash performance with very hard water. For normally and heavily soiled loads s Completely fill the Main Wash section s s Completely fill the Pre-Wash section Turn the rinse aid dispenser to a higher setting. See "Rinse Aid Dispenser" later in this section. How much detergent to use s The amount of detergent to use depends on the 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. If you do not know your water hardness, call us or your designated service center and ask for a free water hardness test strip, Part Number 4171690. Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorus for softening water. If you have hard water and use a detergent with a phosphorous content of less than 8.7%, you might need to use more detergent, or use a detergent with a phosphorous content higher than 8.7%. NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard powdered detergent. Amounts may vary if you use liquid or concentrated powdered detergent. Follow instructions on the package when using liquid dishwasher detergent or concentrated powdered detergent. If you use detergent tablets, use one whole tablet in the Main Wash section only, for all loads and water hardness levels. s Rinse Aid Dispenser Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water. Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse aid. Do not use a solid or bar-type rinse aid. s Filling the dispenser The rinse aid dispenser holds 4.8 oz (145 mL) of rinse aid. Under normal conditions, this will last for about 1 to 3 months. Rinse aid is released through an opening in the dispenser. When latched properly, the cover remains closed. The cover should be opened only when refilling the dispenser. You do not have to wait until the dispenser is empty to refill it. Try to keep it full, but be sure not to overfill it. 1. Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open. 2. Open the dispenser by pushing the cover latch. Water Hardness Soft to Medium Hard Water 0 to 6 grains per gallon Amount of Detergent For normally soiled loads Partially fill the Main Wash section to the 20 line Completely fill the Pre-Wash section s s NOTE: Fill the Pre-Wash section halfway if dishes are prerinsed or the water is very soft (0 to 2 grains per gallon). For heavily soiled loads s Partially fill the Main Wash section to the 30 line s A B C Completely fill the Pre-Wash section A. Cover latch B. Rinse aid dispenser C. Indicator window 3. Add rinse aid until the indicator window looks full. 4. Clean up any spilled rinse aid with a damp cloth. 5. Close the cover. NOTE: The cover latch clicks when the cover is closed and latched. 5 Rinse aid setting The amount of rinse aid released into the final wash can be adjusted. The factory setting is at 2. For most water conditions, set the adjuster to 1 or 2. If there are rings or calcium (hard water) spots on dishes, try a higher setting. 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. s The wash water continuously flows through the Ultra-Fine filter, trapping food particles. s On P SERIESTM and S SERIESTM models, 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. To adjust the setting Open the dispenser cover. Turn the adjuster inside the dispenser to the desired setting. s s Performance Tips Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry spotfree. Is the water temperature too low? For best dishwashing results, water should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Loads may not wash as well if the water temperature is too low. Water that is too hot can make some soils harder to remove and cause certain detergent ingredients not to function. If your water heater is located far from the dishwasher, it may be necessary to run the hot water at the faucet closest to the dishwasher to minimize the amount of cold water in the water line. NOTE: Periodically check the coarse strainer and remove any objects on the strainer. How the sensor adjusts the cycle: (on P SERIESTM and S SERIESTM models) While the dishwasher is ...