KitchenAid Dishwasher User Guide

: June 7, 2024
: KitchenAid

Table of Contents

WARNING
- OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

For additional information CANADA:
www.kitchenaid.com/owners www.kitchenaid.ca

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in your appliance’s Owners Manual, before operating this appliance.

WARNING

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.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Load dishwasher

2 Rack Third Level Utensil Rack

1. Load dishwasher - Utensil Rack 1

1. Load dishwasher - Utensil Rack 2

1. Load dishwasher - Utensil Rack 4

1. Load dishwasher - Utensil Rack 6

Loading Tips

Additional Loading Tips

Place plastic items, small plates, and bowls in the upper dish racks. Use adjusters for tall items.

2. Add detergent. Slide lid to close. Use automatic dishwashing detergent only.

2. Add detergent

3. Add rinse aid when fill window indicator shows low about every 1 to 3 months.

3. Add rinse aid 1

4. Select cycle & option(s).

4. Select cycle & option 1 4.
Select cycle & option 3

5. Press START and close door within 4 seconds (top controls) OR (front controls) close door and press START.

For detailed installation instruction please see the Owner’s Manual included with your machine or visit https://www.kitchenaid.com/owners or in Canada https://Kitchenaid.ca. This may save you the cost of a service call.

MAJOR APPLIANCES SCHEDULE SERVICE

SMALL APPLIANCES SERVICE LOCATOR

PRODUCT HELP

QUICKSTART GUIDE

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Cycle Guide

Cycle Guide 1

Cycle Guide 2

Cycle Guide 3

Cycle| ProWash| Senses soil to automatically optimize cycle.

ProWash cycle is selected if START is pressed first.*

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Tough| Use for hard to clean items.
Normal| This cycle is recommended for daily, regular or typical use to completely wash and dry a full load of normally soiled dishes. This dishwasher’s government energy certifications were based on the Normal cycle with only the Heated Dry option selected.
Light| Use for lightly soiled items like china and crystal.
Express Wash| Use when you need faster results.
Rinse Only| Use for rinsing dishes, glasses, and silverware that will not be washed right away. Do not use detergent.
Options| Hi Temp Wash| Helps remove tough, baked on food.
Sani Rinse| Sanitizes dishes and glassware in accordance with NSF International NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers. See this section in the Owner’s Manual.
Heat dry| Dries dishes with heat. Load plastic item in upper racks.
Extended Heat Dry| Increases the Energy used for drying the dishes. This may lengthen the cycle time.
Delay| Runs the dishwasher at a later time.
ProDry| Dries dishes with heat and a fan. Use for best performance.
Top 2 Racks| Wash items in the Top two racks only. Only a limited amount of water will be sent to the lower spray arm
Start / Resume| Push to start or resume a cycle.
Cancel / Drain**| Push to reset any cycle or options during selection.

Push to end a cycle once started.

*The government energy certifications are not based on this cycle. See the Normal cycle description for the government energy certification cycle. Using the Sensor cycle may increase your energy usage.

**No other washing and drying temperature options were selected, and it was not subject to truncated testing. Rinse aid was not used, and there was no detergent used in the prewash.

Not all cycles, options, and features shown are available on all models.

Energy and water use vary greatly with installation, cycle.

Adjusting Racks
You can raise or lower the middle rack to fit tall items in either the middle or bottom rack. Adjusters are located on each side of the middle rack. To raise the rack: Press both rack adjuster thumb levers and lift the rack until it is in the up position and level. To lower the rack: Press both rack adjuster thumb levers and slide the rack to its down position and level.
NOTE: The middle rack must be level. Remove dishes before adjusting rack.

Height Adjusters

Filter

Plate

Filter Cup and Plate

Rinse Filter Cup Rinse Filter Plate

Rinse Filter Cup and Plate under cold water

Filter Cleaning
Filters should be removed and cleaned every 1 – 3 months for best performance. To remove filter, pull out lower rack, grasp Filter Cup and rotate it 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Pull up to remove. Remove the Filter Plate. Rinse both under cold water in sink. A soft brush can be used to remove stuck on food. Replace filter plate. Ensure filter plate is correctly seated under tabs. To install filter cup, push down through opening. Turn clockwise to seat. Filter cup will click in to place when seated properly. Do not operate dishwasher with loose or missing filters.

Front status light