background image

Summary of Contents for KUDI011L

Page 1: ...ervice call 1 800 807 6777 or visit our website at www kitchenaid com or www KitchenAid ca P LAVE VAISSELLE ENCASTRE Au Canada pour assistance composez le 1 800 461 5681 pour installation ou service composez le 1 800 807 6777 ou visitez notre site web www KitchenAid ca Table of Contents Table des matieres 2 Save Water no pre rinsing Economie d eau sans prdrin_age Models Modeles KUDI011L KUDK011L 8...

Page 2: ...SE 8 Detergent Dispenser 8 Rinse Aid Dispenser 10 Dishwasher Efficiency Tips 10 Cycle Selection Charts 11 Canceling a Cycle 11 Changing a Cycle or Setting 11 Adding Items During a Cycle 11 Option Selections 12 Status Indicators 12 Wash System 12 Drying System 13 Overfill Protection Float 13 WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS 13 DISHWASHER CARE 14 Cleaning 14 Drain Air Gap 14 Storing 14 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 ASSIS...

Page 3: ...e reach of children When loading items to be washed 1 Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal and 2 Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut type injuries Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent For plastic items not so marked check the manufacturer s recommendations Do not touch the heating element du...

Page 4: ...ctor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the dishwasher is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the dishwasher if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician For a permanently connected dishwasher The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded metal...

Page 5: ...pening in tub wall 5 FLEXI FOLD DOWN TM flexible tines 6 4 way HYDRO SWEEP TM spray arm 7 Bottom rack 8 Detergent dispenser 9 Vent 10 Middle spray arm 11 Silverware basket 12 Overfill protection float 13 Heating element 14 Rinse aid dispenser Control Panel CYCLES OPT ONS Co _u _ck Er_ergy Sever O W_terNee_ O _n ...

Page 6: ... nuts and egg shells enter the wash module you might hear chopping grinding crunching or buzzing sounds These sounds are normal when hard items enter the module Do not let metallic items such as pot handle screws get into the wash module Damage can occur It is important for the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces Load dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping if possible For best drying w...

Page 7: ...wings shown 10place setting 12place setting Do not load glasses cups or plastic items in the bottom rack Load small items in the bottom rack only if they are secured in place Load plates soup bowls etc between tines Overlap the edges of plates for large loads Load soup cereal and serving bowls in the rack in a variety of ways depending upon their size and shape Load bowls securely between the rows...

Page 8: ...e silverware Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting Spray cannot reach nested items IMPORTANT Always load sharp items knives skewers etc pointing down NOTES Do not load silver or silver plated silverware with stainless steel These metals can be damaged by contact with each other during washing Some foods such as salt vinegar milk products fruit...

Page 9: ...ight need to use more detergent or use a detergent with a phosphorous content higher than 8 7 Water Hardness Amount of Detergent Soft to Medium For normally soiled loads Hard Water Partially fill the Main Wash 0 to 6 grains per section 5 tsp or 25 g gallon Fill the Pre Wash section 4 tsp or 20 g NOTE Add only 2 tsp or 10 g of detergent to the Pre Wash section if dishes are pre rinsed or the water ...

Page 10: ...he dishwasher it may be necessary to run the hot water at the faucet closest to the dishwasher to minimize the amount of cold water in the water line To check water temperature 1 Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher for at least 1 minute 2 Place a candy or meat thermometer in a glass measuring cup 3 Rinse aid setting The amount of rinse aid released into the final wash can be adj...

Page 11: ... Rinse gal L 79 5 9 22 3 120 F 140 F 49 C 6O C Use this rinse cycle for rinsing dishes glasses R_ _ and silverware that will not be washed right away Do not use detergent with this cycle Pre Rinse Main Rinse Final Dry Time Water Wash Wash Heated rain Usage Rinse gal L 10 1 8 7 Anytime during a cycle press Cancel glows The dishwasher starts a 2 minute drain if needed Let the dishwasher drain comple...

Page 12: ...ck Use Control Lock to prevent unintended use of your dishwasher You can also use the control lock feature to prevent unintended cycle or option changes during a cycle Confrom Lo_k When CONTROL LOCK is lit all buttons are disabled NOTES The dishwasher door can be opened while the controls are locked You can turn on the Lock while the dishwasher is running To turn on the Lock Press and hold for 4 s...

Page 13: ...s check manufacturer s recommendations before washing Antique hand painted or over the glaze patterns may fade Gold leaf can discolor or fade Crystal Yes Check manufacturer s recommendations before washing Some types of leaded crystal can etch with repeated washing Gold No Gold colored flatware will discolor Glass Yes Milk glass yellows with repeated dishwasher washing Hollow Handle No Knives Hand...

Page 14: ...n Troubleshooting NOTE Run a Normal cycle with detergent after cleaning the interior The drain air gap is usually located on top of the sink or countertop near the dishwasher To order a drain air gap call your local dealer or in the U S A call the Customer Interaction Center and ask for Part Number 300096 NOTE The drain air gap is an external plumbing device that is not part of your dishwasher The...

Page 15: ...er Refer to the Installation Instructions for more information Food soil left on the dishes Is the dishwasher loaded correctly Refer to the Dishwasher Loading section Is the water temperature too low For best dishwashing results water should be 120 F 49 C as it enters the dishwasher Refer to the Dishwasher Efficiency Tips section Did you use the correct amount of fresh detergent Use recommended di...

Page 16: ...on content Rewash dishes using 1 3 tsp 5 15 mL of citric acid crystals added to the covered section of the detergent dispenser Do not use detergent Follow with a Normal wash cycle with detergent If treatment is needed more often than every other month the installation of an iron removal unit is recommended Black or gray marks on dishes Are aluminum items rubbing dishes during washing Disposable al...

Page 17: ...epair parts distributors and service companies KitchenAid designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the KitchenAid designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to Kitchen...

Page 18: ...roper installation or installation not in accordance with local electrical and plumbing codes or the use of products not approved by KitchenAid 4 Any labor costs during the limited warranty period 5 Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States or Canada 6 Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home 7 Repairs to parts or systems re...

Page 19: ...tered Trademark TM Trademark of KitchenAid U S A KitchenAid Canada licensee in Canada Printed in U S A Tous droits r_serves Marque depos_e TM Marque de commerce de KitchenAid U S A Emploi licencie par KitchenAid Canada au Canada Imprim6 aux E U ...

Reviews: