KitchenAid KUDX23HB User manual

ruse and Care Guide

KltchenAld"

FOR THE WAY IT'S MADE."

A Note to You .................. 2

Understanding

DishwasherSafety ............ 3

KnowingYour

Dishwasher'sFeatures...... 5

Operating Your

Dishwasher....................... 7

Loading Your

Dishwasher..................... 15

Cadng forYour

Dishwasher..................... 18

Changklg FrontPanels... 21

SolvingCommon

DishwashingProblems.... 24

Troubleshooting.............. 28

IfYou Need Assistance

orSelvice ....................... 30

Index ............................. 31

Warranty ........................ 32

1-800-422-1230

Call ourConsumer Assistance Center

withquestionsor comments.

KITCHENAID" Undercounter Dishwasher

Model: KUDX23HB

Note to You

Thankyou for buying a KitchenAid®appliance!

KitchenAid appliances have everything you would expect of a superior appliance,

plusthe distinct style and thoughtful details which contribute to the overall look of

your home and your enjoyment of it. To ensure that you enjoy many years of

trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care guide. It contains valuable

information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly

and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these

symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each

symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such

dangers as personal injury, burns, fire,

and electrical shock.

This symbol will help you avoid actions

which could cause product damage

(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to

your personal property.

Our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number,

1-800-422-1230, istoll-free 24 hours a day.

If you ever have a question concerning your home appliance's operation, or if you need

service, first see "If You Need Assistance or Service" on page 30. Ifyou need further help,

call our toll-free Consumer Assistance Center telephone number for help. When calling, you

will need to know your appliance's complete model number and serial number. You can find

this information on the model and serial number label (see diagram on page 5). Record these

numbers and purchase information below. You willneed this information if you require

service. Keep this book and the sales sliptogether in a safe place for future reference.

NOTE: You must provide proof of purchase or installationdate for in-warranty service.

Model Number Builder/Dealer Name

Serial Number Address

Date Installed Phone

nderstanding Dishwasher

Safety

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the riskof fire, electrical shock, or injury when using

your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:

•Read all instructionsbefore using the

dishwasher.

•Use your dishwasher only for the uses

described in this manual.

• DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRI-

CALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installa-

tion Instructionsfor details.

•When discarding an old dishwasher,

always remove the door to prevent

accidental entrapment or suffocation.

•Use ONLY detergents and rinse agents

recommended for use in a dishwasher.

• Store dishwasher detergent in a cool, dry

place WHERE CHILDREN CAN'T

REACH IT.

When loading items to be washed:

-Load sharp items and knives with the

handles up to reduce risk of cut-type

injuries.

-Locate sharp items and knives so that

they are not likelyto damage the door

seal.

• DO NOT let children play in or on the

dishwasher.

• DO NOT wash plastic items unless

marked "dishwasher safe" or the

equivalent. If not marked, check

manufacturer's recommendations.

•DO NOT reach intothe area below the

bottom rack until the heating element

has cooled for at least 20 minutes.

•DO NOT use your dishwasher unless

all enclosure panels are properly in

place.

•DO NOT siton, stand on, or abuse the

dishwasher door or dishracks.

• DO NOT tamper with controls.

•Ifhot water has not been used recently

(usually two weeks or longer), hydro-

gen gases may build up in the water

heater and the hot water pipes.

HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To

prevent injuryor damage, before using

your dishwasher, turn on all hot water

faucets and allow water to runfor

several minutes. This will allow gases

to escape.

Do not smoke or use any open flame

near the faucet while it is open.

•DO NOT store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinityof this or any other appliance.

The fumes can create a fire hazard or

explosion.

•Disconnect electrical power to the

dishwasher before attempting

to service.

-SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS-

+"Understanding Dishwasher Safely

Help us help you

Please:

•Have your dishwasher installed by a

qualified installer.

•Install where dishwasher is protected from

the elements. Protect against possible

rupture of fill valve by freezing. Such

ruptures are not covered by the warranty.

See winter storage information on

page 19.

• Install and level dishwasher on a floor that

will hold the weight, and in an area suitable

for itssize and use.

•Properly connect dishwasher to electricity,

water, and drain.*

•Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and

connectors (such as the cap on the drain

outlet) before installing.*

•Remove all hang tags and temporary

labels.

• Make sure dishwasher is not used by

anyone unable to operate itproperly.

• Properly maintain dishwasher.

See page 18.

* See Installation Instructions for complete

information.

_ owing YourDishwasher's

Features

Below is an illustration of your appliance with the parts and features called out. To help you

find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included,

16-position Upper spray

adjustable upper inlet

rack with

DurakoteTM Water

nylon inlet

(p. 15)

Stay-put Model end

Flex.O.DividerTM serial

rack number

(p. 16) label

Upper spray Overflow

arm with protection

ChinaGuardTM (p.18)

Lower rack 4-Way

with Hydro

Sweep

nylon Arm

(p. 17) (p.18)

Cutlery/ Sure Clean TM

silverware water

basket heating

(p. 17)

Automatic rinse

agent dispenser

(p. 11)

Detergent

dis

(p,lO)

Coarse

strainer

(p. 18)

(p.12)

FIo-Thru TM

ying fan

(p.13)

Self-cleaning

filter with

jet spray

(p,18)

Your KitchenAide dishwasher has a unique sound reduction system to reduce many common

sounds heard while a dishwasher is operating.

_owing Your Dishwasher's Features

Control panel

Door handle

Cycle selectlon dlal

Buttons

Option selector buttons

( perating YourDishwasher

This section tells you how to operate the dishwasher. Operating your dishwasher properly

enables you to obtain the best possible results.

IN THIS SECTION

Page

Before starting your dishwasher ...... 7

Starting your dishwasher .................. 7

Cycle selection chart .......................... 8

What happens in each option ............ 9

Adding dishes during a cycle ............ 9

Changing a cycle setting ................... 9

Changing an option .......................... 10

Canceling a cycle ............................. 10

Page

Using the detergent dispenser ........ 10

Using the rinse agent dispenser ..... 11

Sure-Clean" water heating ............... 12

FIo-Thru" drying system ................... 13

Quiet operating tips .......................... 13

Energy saving tips ............................ 13

Tips for washing special items ....... 14

Before starting your dishwasher

1. Load the dishwasher. _,,_ _ 4. Add rinse agent, if needed

See pages 15-17. I_ See pages 11 and 12.

2. Spin the spray arms.

They should turn freely.

3. Add detergent. See pages 10

and 11.

5. Push door firmly when closing.

Latch door by pushing the door

handle down.

6. Run hot water at sink nearest

dishwasher until water ishot.

Turn off water. See page 12.

Starting your dishwasher

The dishwasher will wash and dry dishes

according to the selections you make on the

control panel.

2. Turn Cycle Selection dial to

the desired cycle. See page 8

for cycle descriptions.

1. Push a button for the desired

option(s). See page 9 for option

descriptions.

3. Push the START button. The

dishwasher willstart the

cycle.

perafing YourDishwasher

Cycle selection chaff

Cycle

Pots/Pans

A"o" shows what steps are in each cycle Water

Pro- Main tTime Usage

Wash Rinse Wash Wash Purge Rinse Dry (minutes) (gallons)

Use this

cycle for

hard-to-

iclean, heavily soiled

pots, pans, and

casseroles along with

regular tableware.

•• • • • • 82** 9¾

Normal Use this

1cycle for

loads

lwith moderate

Iamounts of food soil.

(The Energy Guide

Label is based on

this cycle.)

• • 70** 7¾

Light/China* Use this

cycle for

washing

and drying loads with

light amounts of

food soil.

58** 5¼

Rinse Hold

Use this cycle for

rinsing

partial

loads of

dishes untila full load

isaccumulated.

2¼

* Check manufacturers' recommendations before washing china and crystal. All cycles may

be used to wash and dry dishwasher-safe china and crystal.

** Time may vary based on incoming water temperature. Time may run up to 15 minutes

longer as dishwasher heats water to the appropriate temperature for best washing results.

tA small amount of water isrun through the pump to remove soilparticles between the

main wash and final rinse.

(_)perating YourDishwasher

What happens in each option

Energy saver wash option

This option will eliminate the

water heating during the wash

portionofa cycle. The ENERGY

SAVER Wash option should

only be used when the water

enteringthe dishwasheris140°F

(60°C) or higher.Thisoptionmay

be used with the POTS/PANS, NORMAL,

and LIGHT/CHINA cycles.

Energy saver dry option

Ihis option will eliminate the

heat during the dry portion of a

cycle. This option may be used

with the POTS/PANS, NORMAL,

and LIGHT/CHINA cycles.

The fan ofthe drying system

willcontinue to operate, helping

the dishes to air dry naturally. Under certain

conditions, you may find a few drops of water

on the dishes and silverware. For best drying

results, use a rinse agent.

Adding dishes during a cycle

You can add an additional item to the

dishwasher anytime before the main wash

portion of a cycle. See chart on page 8.

1. Unlatch the door to stop the cycle. Wait a

moment for the spray action to stop

before opening the door.

3. Close the door.

4. Push down on the door handle to latch

door.

5. Push the START button to restart dish-

washer.

2. Open the door and add the dishes.

Changing a cycle setting

You can change a setting anytime during

any cycle.

1. Turn the Cycle Selection dial slowly to

the drain portion of the wash or rinse.

You will hear water draining when you

have advanced to the proper location.

2. Let the dishwasher drain completely.

3. Unlatch and open the door.

5. Relatch the door.

6. Select the desired new cycle and

option(s). See page 7.

7. Push the START button.

4. Check the detergent dispenser to be sure

it is properly filled for the new cycle.

(_perating YourDishwasher

Changing an option

You can change an option anytime during a

cycle. To change the selected option(s):

1. Push the OPTION RESET button.

2. Push an Option Selector button for each

desired option.

Canceling a cycle

You can cancel a cycle anytime during the

cycle.

.Turn the Cycle Selection dial slowly to

the drain portion of the wash or rinse.

You will hear water draining when you

have advanced to the proper location.

2. Let the dishwasher drain completely.

3. Unlatch the door.

4. Advance the Cycle Selection dial to the

OFF position.

The cycle is now canceled.

Usingthe detergent dispenser

What type of detergent to use

• For best results use powdered automatic

dishwasher detergent. Other detergents

are too mild and much too sudsy to work in

the dishwasher.

•Follow manufacturer's directions when

using concentrated dishwasher detergent.

•Do not add detergent until you are ready

to wash.

•Store detergent tightly closed in a cool, dry

place. Fresh automatic dishwasher

detergent is necessary for best washing

results.

NOTE: Different brands of dishwasher

detergent have different amounts of phospho-

rus for softening water. If water is hard and

phosphorus content is low (6.0% or less), you

may need to:

•Use more detergent.

•Use a brand with a higher phosphorus

content (8.7%).

See phosphorus

content on

package labels

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