KitchenAid Dishwasher Operating Instructions

For additional information, visit www.kitchenaid.com/owners or in Canada 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

Load dishwasher: Place plastic items, small plates, and bowls in the upper dish racks. Use adjusters for tall items.
Add detergent: Slide lid to close. Use automatic dishwashing detergent only.
Add rinse aid: Add rinse aid when the fill window indicator shows low, about every 1 to 3 months.
Select cycle & option(s): Choose the desired wash cycle and any additional options.
Start dishwasher: Press START and close door within 4 seconds (top controls) OR close door and press START (front controls).

Cycle Guide

Cycle	Options	Description
ProWash		Senses soil to automatically optimize cycle.
Tough		Use for hard to clean items.
Normal	Heated Dry	Recommended for daily, regular use to completely wash and dry a full load of normally soiled dishes. Government energy certifications are based on this cycle with only the Heated Dry option selected.
Light		Use for lightly soiled items like china and crystal.
Express Wash		Use when faster results are needed.
Rinse Only		Use for rinsing dishes, glasses, and silverware that will not be washed right away. Do not use detergent.
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 the energy used for drying the dishes, which may lengthen the cycle time.
ProDry System		Dries dishes with heat and a fan 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.
Delay	1-24 Hr	Runs the dishwasher at a later time.

Control Panel Functions

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 light is ON, "Control Lock" is activated. To turn "Control Lock" OFF, hold key for 3 seconds.

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.

Filter Cleaning

The pump is protected from large objects by the foreign object cup in the front and below the lower rack. The maintenance-free filter system does not require regular cleaning. If this cup fills with particles or objects, depress the tab in the center and pull up on the cup to remove it. Dispose of the contents and replace the cup by putting it into the opening and pushing down to lock in place.

Status Light

Blue: Washing
Red: Drying
White: Complete
Blinking: Paused

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