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Page 1: ...ating Your Dishwasher 7 Loading Your Dishwasher 15 Cadng forYour Dishwasher 18 Changklg FrontPanels 21 SolvingCommon Dishwashing Problems 24 Troubleshooting 28 IfYou Need Assistance or Selvice 30 Index 31 Warranty 32 1 800 422 1230 Call our Consumer Assistance Center withquestions or comments KITCHENAID Undercounter Dishwasher Model KUDX23HB ...

Page 2: ... 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 3: ... the dishwasher DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent If not marked check manufacturer s recommendations DO NOT reach into the 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 sit on stand on or abuse the dishwasher door or dishracks DO NOT ...

Page 4: ...ion on page 19 Install and level dishwasher on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size 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 it pro...

Page 5: ...t 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 dis...

Page 6: ..._owing Your Dishwasher s Features Control panel Door handle Cycle selectlon dlal Buttons 6 Option selector buttons ...

Page 7: ...ing 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 is hot Turn off...

Page 8: ...7 Light China Use this cycle for washing and drying loads with light amounts of food soil 58 5 Rinse Hold Use this cycle for rinsing partial loads of dishes untila full load is accumulated 2 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 t...

Page 9: ...rying 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 th...

Page 10: ...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 autom...

Page 11: ...a water softening company or state university extension agent to determine your water hardness Put detergent in only MAIN WASH section for LIGHT CHINA cycle Put detergent in both sections for POTS PANS or NORMAL cycles See chart for amount WATER HARDNESS Soft Water 0 4 grainspergallon MediumHard Water 4 8 grainspergallon Hard Water 8 12 grainspergallon AMOUNT OF DETERGENT Fill each dispenser to th...

Page 12: ...an TM water heating During the main wash portion of a cycle excluding RINSE HOLD the wash water is heated to an appropriate wash temperature This means that you may turn your home water heater down to provide a minimum of 120 F 49 C incoming water to the dish washer Keeping your water heater at a lower temperature will save you up to 10 of your total household water heating energy costs Time neede...

Page 13: ...tc do not touch interior walls or interfere with the spray arm rotation Load items so they do not touch one another NOTE Keep sink drain plugs inserted during dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer through drains Normal sounds you may hear while dishwasher is running The fill valve opening or closing and the sound of water entering the dishwasher Water being pumped out during drain portion...

Page 14: ...o Gold colored flatware will discolor Glass Yes Milk glass will yellow with repeated dishwasher washing Hollow No Handles of some knives are attached to the blade Handle with adhesives which may loosen if washed in the Knives dishwasher Pewter No High water temperatures and detergent can discolor or pit finish Disposable No Cannot withstand high water temperatures and Plastics detergents Plastics ...

Page 15: ...eriod of time Run a RINSE HOLD cycle to keep dishes moist if you do not plan to wash them soon Load dishes so soiled surfaces face the rotating wash arm Load dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping if possible It is important for the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces For best drying water must be able to drain from all surfaces Loading the upper rack The upper rack is designed for cup...

Page 16: ...justing lever to desired rack level 3 Place knob pin in one of the four retainer holes Raise the upper rack when loading platters trays large roasting pans and other baking utensils in the lower rack Lower the upper rack when loading pitchers deep bowls and tall stemware in the upper rack Either side of the rack may be raised or lowered independently of the other to accommodate extra large items i...

Page 17: ... contact with one another Silver and stainless steel flatware can also be damaged if exposed to foods containing salt vinegar milk products or fruit juices for long periods of time Use the RINSE HOLD cycle if flatware is not washed immediately after use Load the silverware basket while it is inthe lower rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table NOTE The basket can also be remov...

Page 18: ...shes The filter continuously filters the wash water and traps the food particles that have been removed from the dishes These trapped food particles are re moved from the ultrafine filter by four water jets underneath the 4 Way Hydro Sweep Spray Arm The coarse strainer prevents bones pits and other large objects from entering the pump system Occasionally check the strainer for such items that may ...

Page 19: ... with a soft cloth Storing your dishwasher Storing for the winter Property Damage Hazard I Protect dishwasher and water lines I against freezing Fai ure to do so can cause water damage I To safeguard your KitchenAid e dishwasher when it is exposed to freezing temperatures in a seasonal dwelling refer to the Installa tion Instructions and have a qualified person do the following 1 Close and latch t...

Page 20: ...y located on top of the sink or countertop near the dishwasher To order drain air gap acces sory part number 300096 contact your local KitchenAid dealer or call 1 800 422 1230 NOTE The drain air gap is an external plumbing device that is not part of your KitchenAid dishwasher The warranty provided with your dishwasher does not cover service costs directly associated with the cleaning or repair of ...

Page 21: ...ets Upper Panel 1 Disconnect electrical power supply 2 On each side of the door remove the three screws A from the side trim B then remove the trim e Use both hands to bow the right and left sides of the color panel Be careful notto scratch or bend the color panel Pull the color panel down from behind the control panel then lift color panel out of bottom trim 4 Turn the panel to the desired color ...

Page 22: ...mbly 3 Close door while holding panel assembly in place Pull out lower edge of assembly untiltop edge drops down o Place panel assembly on a smooth flat surface Remove three screws A from either side of panel to remove the trim strip B Slide the color panel out Handle the panel carefully to avoid scratching or bending the panel Turn the panel to the desired color Slide the color panel into positio...

Page 23: ...ece C Replace all panels trim pieces and screws H Optional front panels Wood and decorative panels The front trim will accommodate a custom wood front or a decorative panel insert 1 _inch thick weighing no more than 10 pounds Any wood panel or decorative panel weighing over 4 pounds requires heavy duty door springs For more information on installing a custom wood front refer to the Dishwasher Inst...

Page 24: ...ome water pressure should be 20 to 120 pounds per square inch psi for proper dishwasher fill A booster pump on the water supply may be necessary if pressure is too low Use of incorrect too little or ineffective detergent Use recommended dishwasher detergents only Follow recommendations on pages 10 11 for amounts never use less than one tablespoon per load Detergent must be fresh to be effective Al...

Page 25: ... detergent Follow recommendations on pages 10 11 for amount Heavy soil and or hard water generally require extra detergent Use of ineffective detergents Use fresh detergent Always store detergent tightly closed in a cool dry place Discard lumpy detergent Insufficient fill due to low water pressure Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi for proper dishwasher fill A booster pump on the water su...

Page 26: ...tems touching dishes Load aluminum pieces so that they will not rub against dishes during washing Do not wash throw away aluminum items in the dishwasher Remove aluminum markings by using a mild abrasive cleanser High iron content in water supply Remove food soil from dishes Add 1 teaspoon to I tablespoon of citric acid crystals to the Main Wash compartment of detergent dispenser Wash dishes with ...

Page 27: ...s in dish washer in regular manner Do not load silverware or other metals in the dish washer 2 Close and latch door 3 Select the NORMAL cycle and the ENERGY SAVER DRY option Do not use detergent 4 Allow dishwasher to run through the first wash When the dishwasher has filled for main wash portion of cycle unlatch and open door 5 Pour 2 cups of household vinegar into the dishwasher 6 Close and latch...

Page 28: ... on If you need more help check the chart below PROBLEM Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle CHECK THE FOLLOWING Is the door tightly closed and securely latched Has the cycle been set correctly See page 8 Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown or tripped If the motor has stopped because of an overload it will auto matically reset itself within a few minutes If the motor does not ...

Page 29: ...hen dishwasher is in drying portion of cycle See Flo Thru TM drying system on page 13 Detergent remains in Has the cycle completed covered detergent cup Is the detergent fresh and dry without lumps Is overflow protection float stuck in up position Overflow protection float should move up and down freely Press down to release See page 18 Dishes are not as dry as you expected Is the rinse agent disp...

Page 30: ...Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and KitchenAid have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 MACAP will in turn inform us of your action When asking for help or service...

Page 31: ...G ENT Tips 10 Use chart 11 DISHWASHER OPERATION Adding items during cycle 9 Canceling cycle 10 Changing cycle 9 Starting 7 DISPENSER Detergent 10 Rinse Agent 11 SAFETY 3 SERVICE Parts 30 Requesting 30 SILVERWARE BASKET 17 SPECIAL CARE ITEMS Washing 14 SPOTS FILM Removing 27 DIVIDER 16 ENERGY Saving 13 FEATU RES PARTS 5 FILM SPOTS Removing 27 FOLD DOWN DIVIDER 16 UPPER RACK Loading 15 16 Adjusting ...

Page 32: ...mal home use C Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse improper installation or installation not in accor dance with local electrical and plumbing codes D Any labor costs during the limited warranty E Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States F Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home G Repairs to parts or sys...

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