Safety Warnings
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.
AVERTISSEMENT
Pour réduire le risque d'incendie, de décharge électrique ou de blessures, lire les INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES DE SÉCURITÉ du guide d'utilisation de votre appareil avant de faire fonctionner cet appareil.
ADVERTENCIA
A fin de reducir el riesgo de incendio, choque eléctrico o lesiones personales, lea las INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD que se encuentran en el Manual del propietario, antes de usar el electrodoméstico.
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.
Risque de basculement
Ne pas utiliser le lave-vaisselle jusqu'à ce qu'il soit complètement installé. Ne pas appuyer sur la porte ouverte. Le non-respect de ces instructions peut causer des blessures graves ou des coupures.
Peligro de Vuelco
No use la lavavajillas antes de estar completamente instalada. No se apoye en la puerta abierta. No seguir estas instrucciones puede ocasionar heridas serias o cortaduras.
Operating Instructions
Step 1: Load Dishwasher
Third Rack with Wash Tubes:
Loading Tips: Place plastic items, small plates, and bowls in the upper dish racks. Use adjusters for tall items.
Additional Loading Tips: Diagrams illustrate proper loading of dishes, showing plastic items, small plates, and bowls in the upper racks, with adjusters for tall items.
Step 2: Add Detergent
Slide the lid to close. Use automatic dishwashing detergent only.
Step 3: Add Rinse Aid
Add rinse aid when the fill window indicator shows low, about every 1 to 3 months.
Step 4: Select Cycle & Option(s)
Select the desired cycle and options.
Step 5: Start Dishwasher
Press START and close the door within 4 seconds (top controls) OR close the door and press START (front controls).
Installation and Warranty Information
For installation instructions, see the Owner's Manual included with your machine. Instructions and warranty details can be found online at www.kitchenaid.com/owners or in Canada at www.Kitchenaid.ca. This may save you the cost of a service call.
Cycle Guide
This section describes the available cycles and their uses:
| Cycle | Description |
|---|---|
| ProWash | Senses soil to automatically optimize cycle. (Note: Government energy certifications are not based on this cycle.) |
| Tough | Use for hard to clean items. |
| Normal | Recommended for daily, regular use to completely wash and dry a full load of normally soiled dishes. (Government energy certifications were based on this cycle with 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
This section describes available options:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Heated Dry | Dries dishes with heat. Load plastic items in upper racks. |
| Extended | Increases energy used for drying dishes, may lengthen cycle time. |
| ProDry | Dries dishes with heat and a fan for best performance. |
| Top 2 Racks | Washes items in the top two racks only. Limited water sent to the lower spray arm. |
| Delay | Runs the dishwasher at a later time. |
Controls and Maintenance
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.
Control Lock
If the light is ON, "Control Lock" is activated. To turn "Control Lock" OFF, hold the key for 3 seconds.
Front Status Light
Status Indicators:
- Blue: Washing
- Red: Drying
- White: Complete
- Blinking: Paused
Adjusting Racks
You can raise or lower the middle rack to fit tall items. Adjusters are located on each side of the middle rack. To raise: Press both rack adjuster thumb levers and lift until level. To lower: Press both levers and slide until level. NOTE: The middle rack must be level. Remove dishes before adjusting.
Filter Cleaning
The pump is protected by a foreign object cup located in front and below the lower rack. The maintenance-free filter system does not require regular cleaning. If the cup fills with particles, depress the tab in the center and pull up to remove it. Dispose of contents and replace the cup by pushing down to lock it in place.
