KitchenAid Dishwasher Quick Start Guide
Product Registration & Owner Information
Product Registration & Owner Information
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Access the full Installation, User Maintenance, and Operating Instructions, along with warranty details, by visiting: www.kitchenaid.com/owners or www.kitchenaid.ca/owners. This can help save the cost of a service call.
To receive a free printed copy of the information online, call: U.S.A.: 1-800-422-1230 Canada: 1-800-807-6777
Alternatively, write to: KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances, Customer Experience Center, 553 Benson Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 (U.S.A.) KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances, Customer Experience Center Unit, 200-6750 Century Ave., Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7 (Canada)
Register your product by scanning the Photo Registration Card or the QR code found on your product's serial tag to access warranty information and receive important product notifications.
⚠️ WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to person, read the Important Safety Instructions located in the Safety and Installation Instructions provided before installing or operating this appliance.
Operating Instructions
- Prepare and Load the Dishwasher:
Load dishes according to the recommended 12-place setting pattern. Ensure items are placed to allow spray arms to rotate freely. The dishwasher may feature a third rack with wash tubes and a third level utensil rack.
[Diagram: Dishwasher interior showing racks, including a third rack with wash tubes and a third level utensil rack, illustrating a 12-place setting loading pattern.]
- Add Detergent and Rinse Aid:
Add detergent and rinse aid to the designated compartments as needed.
- Check Spray Arms:
Verify that all spray arms spin freely. Items loaded in the racks can obstruct the spray arms.
[Diagram: Close-up of dishwasher spray arms, with an indication that items in the rack can block their rotation.]
- Select the Desired Cycle:
Choose the appropriate cycle for your load from options such as ProWash, Tough, Normal, Express Wash, or Rinse Only.
- Select Additional Options:
Choose any desired additional options, which may include Hi-Temp Wash, Sani Rinse, Heat Dry, Extended, or 2-4-8 Hr Delay.
[Diagram: Control panel showing various cycle and option buttons like Hi-Temp Wash, Sani Rinse, Heat Dry, Extended, 2-4-8 Hr Delay.]
- Start/Resume Cycle:
Press the Start/Resume button. For models with top controls, close the door within 4 seconds to begin the cycle.
[Diagram: Control panel showing Start, Cancel, and Resume buttons.]
NOTE: Not all cycles, options, and features are available on all models. Appearance may vary.
Sanitation Cycles
Sanitized Cycles clean dishes and glassware in accordance with NSF International NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers. Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments. Only sanitizing cycles are designed to meet the NSF/ANSI 184 performance standard for soil removal and sanitization efficacy.
User Maintenance Instructions
Filter Cleaning
Filters should be removed and cleaned every 1-3 months for optimal performance.
To remove the filter:
- Pull out the lower rack.
- Grasp the Filter Cup.
- Rotate the Filter Cup 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull up to remove.
- Remove the Filter Plate.
To clean the filter:
- Rinse both the Filter Cup and Filter Plate under cold water in a sink.
- A soft brush can be used to remove stubborn food particles.
To replace the filter:
- Replace the Filter Plate, ensuring it is correctly seated under the tabs.
- To install the Filter Cup, push it down through the opening and turn clockwise to seat it. The Filter Cup will click into place when properly seated.
WARNING: Do not operate the dishwasher with loose or missing filters.
[Diagram: Illustration of the dishwasher filter assembly, showing the filter cup and filter plate, with an arrow indicating the "PUSH DOWN & TURN" action for installation.]
Safety Warnings
⚠️ WARNING: Tip Over Hazard
- Do not use the dishwasher until it is completely installed.
- Do not push down on an open door. Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the Installation, User Maintenance, and Operating Instructions printed and online before installing or operating this appliance.
