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Summary of Contents for Sculptura KUDV24SE

Page 1: ...Model KUDV24SE 9743104 ...

Page 2: ...umer Assistance Centre toll free 1400 461 5681 8 30 a m 6 p m EST Throughout Canada for service seepage 34 If you need assistance or service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section or by calling one of the telephone numbers above When calling you will need to know your ap...

Page 3: ...eeks or more HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE If the hot water system has not been used for such a period before using the dishwasher turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow J from each for several minutes This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas _ s the gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame during this time Remove the door to the washing compart ment when removing an old ...

Page 4: ... inlet opening Model and sedal number label Sure Hold cup p 12 Sure Hold shelf p 9 Upper arm Ipper rack pp 8 10 FLEXIBASKET silverware basket p 13 Lower rack pp 11 12 4 way HYDROSWEEP spray arm p 25 Heating p 15 Vent _ Overfl float p 25 Rinse agent dispenser p 17 Other features Fold down tines upper rack p 9 Stemware holders p 10 Sure Hold clips p 10 Fold down tines lower rack p 12 ...

Page 5: ... _ontrol Panel WASH SELECTIONS OPTIONS i i i i i i i J Cycle pads Option pads ...

Page 6: ... warranty See winter storage information on page 26 Install and level dishwasher on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and connectors such as the cap on the drain outlet before installing See Installation Instructions for complete information Electrical Shock Hazard Electdcally ground dishwasher Connect ground wire to...

Page 7: ...in the upper spray arm It should turn freely Check the lower spray arm also to make sure it turns freely 3 Add detergent See pages 15 and 16 4 Add rinse agent if needed See page 17 5 Push door firmly when closing 6 Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until water is hot Turn off water See page 24 7 Press the desired Wash Selection pad See the Cycle selection chart on pages 18 and 19 Then press...

Page 8: ...soon Foods like eggs rice pasta spinach and cooked cereals may be hard to remove if they are left to dry Loading the upper rack The upper rack is designed for cups glasses and other small items Load cups and glasses in the upper rack only in the rows between the prongs Placing them over the prongs can cause them to chip or break China crystal and other delicate items must not touch each other duri...

Page 9: ...These adjustable tines have teal colored tips To adjust the front half move the adjustor at the front of the rack towards the rightto wedge plastic or other lightweight items against the side of the rack Move the adjuster left to make room for larger dishes To adjust the back half push the tines down gently toward the center of the rack Flexi fold down tines The row of tines on the left side of th...

Page 10: ...lets wine glasses etc in place and prevent damage during washing Stemware holder Sure Hold clips The Sure Hold clips hold lightweight plastic items like cups lids or bowls in place during washing Move a clip anywhere in the rack by pulling it up and off the tine and reposi tioning it in another tine Sure Hold clip ...

Page 11: ... not secured in place Racks with teal colored tips can be ad justed for different 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 of prongs Do not nest bowls because the spray won t reach their surfaces Do not load items between the bottom rack and the side of the dishwasher tub This can block the wa...

Page 12: ... shelf on the left side of the lower rack to hold small items such as cups or utensils Flexi fold down tines Fold down one or both of the back rows of tines to hold large bowls pots pans roasters etc Push clown gently towards the back of the rack to fold down the tines ...

Page 13: ...s corn cob holders etc in the middle section with the hinged cover Close the cover over the section to hold small items in place Load forks and spoons so they don t nest together Water spray cannot reach nested items The silverware basket can also be removed for easy unloading Unload or remove the basket before unloading the upper rack to avoid spilling water droplets on the silverware NOTES Don t...

Page 14: ... washing Some types of leaded crystal can etch with repeated washings Gold No Gold colored flatware will discolor Glass Yes Milk glass will yellow with repeated washings Hollow No Handles of some knives are attached to the blade Handle with adhesives which may loosen if washed in the Knives dishwasher Pewter Brass No High water temperatures and detergent can and Bronze discolor or pit finish Plast...

Page 15: ...Wash section empties detergent into the dish washer during the wash cycle 1 If the dispenser cover is closed open the cover by rotating the blue button down Rotate blue button to open PRE WASH 2 Fill the Main Wash section with detergent The amount of detergent needed depends on the amount of food soil on the dishes and water hardness See the detergent usage chart on page 16 3 Close the dispenser c...

Page 16: ... fill the Main Wash section 2 tablespoons or 30 grams Fill the Prawash section 2 tablespoons or 30 grams NOTE Add only 1 tablespoon or 15 grams of detergent to the Prewash section if dishes are prerinsed or water is very soft For heavily soiled loads Fill the Main Wash section 3 tablespoons or 45 grams Fill the Prewash section 2 tablespoons or 30 grams Medium to Hard Water Fillthe Main Wash sectio...

Page 17: ...ut be careful not to overfill it 1 Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open 2 Turn the dispenser knob to Open and lift it out 3 Add rinse agent until the indicator window looks full If you overfill the excess rinse agent may overflow the dispenser and cause oversudsing during the wash cycle 4 Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth 5 Replace the dispenser knob and turn it to Closed I...

Page 18: ...me cycle and options CYCLE ISOAK iSCRUB Pre Wash A shows what steps are in each cycle Rinse Main Wash Time Rinse Dry minutes J J 88t Water Usage gallons liters 8 8 33 Use this cycle for hard to clean heavily soiled loads NORMAL J J J J 80t 6 6 25 Use this cycle for loads with moderate amounts of food soil The energy usage label is based on this cycle SHORT WASH J J J Use this cycleforlightly soile...

Page 19: ...cycle times if water entering the dishwasher is not hot enough Custom Cycle Use Custom Cycle for dishes with baked on food soil or loads with lots of pots and pans that need extra clean ing Choosing the Custom Cycle increases the water heating time in the main wash and lengthens the final rinse Select Custom Cycle with either the Soak Scrub or Normal cycle Press the Soak Scrub or Normal pad and th...

Page 20: ...ishes without heat For best results keep the rinse agent dispenser filled Under certain conditions hard water empty rinse agent dispenser plastic items in the load etc you might find some water left on plastics dishes and silverware SANI RINSE Option The SANI RINSE option raises the water _ emperature in the final dnse to 155 F 68 C SANI RINSE is an option with all cycles except Rinse Only Dependi...

Page 21: ...shing Rinsing or Drying will be lit when the dishwasher is in that portion of a cycle Water Heating will light when water in the dishwasher is heating Wash or rinse action continues while the water heats Door Open will light briefly after the door is closed If Door Open stays lit permanently a malfunction has occurred and service is necessa_ Rinse Aid Empty will light when the rinse agent dispense...

Page 22: ...hts will be off To turn Child Lockout off Press Energy Saver Dry again for 5 seconds The Child Lockout light will turn off Changing a setting During the first 2 minutes of a cycle Press new Wash Selection and Option pads After the first 2 minutes of a cycle 1 Press the Cancel pad to drain any water and to reset the control 2 Open the door and check the detergent dispenser to be sure it is properly...

Page 23: ...ption off To select a different option press another pad See page 20 for option selections 3 The first time you use Delay 6 will light inthe electronic display showing a 6 hour delay Press the pad again to increase the amount of time by 1 hour You can increase the time up to 12 hours Press the Delay pad after the time reaches 12 hours and Delay will turn off Press the pad again and Delay will begi...

Page 24: ...8 to 13 Water being pumped out during drain portion of a cycle Detergent cup opening Pump motor starting Energy saving tips Set your home water heater to provide a minimum of 120 F 49 C incoming water to the dishwasher To check water temperature 1 Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher Set a cup under the faucet and place a candy or meat thermometer in it 2 Run hot water for at lea...

Page 25: ...d from the dishes A small amount of water will always remain under the filter to keep the pump seal moist Coarse strainer notremovable The waterjets The food particles are removed from the Ultra Fine filter by 2 water jets that are located underneath the 4 way HYDROSWEEP spray arm The coarse strainer A coarse strainer will prevent bones pits and other large objects from entering the pump system Yo...

Page 26: ...econnect both water inlet and water outlet to the water supply valve 7 Empty the pan and reposition it under the water pump 8 Remove the clamp and disconnect the drain hose from the water pump drain water into pan 9 Reconnect drain hose to the water pump being sure to position the clamp over the connection 10 Replace the lower access panel NOTE If your dishwasher is connected to a garbage disposal...

Page 27: ...s require the additionof a drain air gap between a built in dishwasher and the home drain system This device protects your dishwasher against water backing up into it when a drain clogs The drain air gap is usually located on top of the sink or countertop near the dishwasher To order drain air gap part number 300096 contact your local KitchenAid dealer You can also call 1 800 422 1230 in the U S A...

Page 28: ...s but never use less than one table spoon For effective cleaning use only fresh detergent and store it tightly closed in a cool dry place Detergent cakes in dispenser Add detergent just before starting the dish washer Use fresh detergent and remove any caked detergent before filling the dispenser When using Delay Wash make sure the dis penser is dry before adding detergent Water temperature too lo...

Page 29: ...t be removed To slow down the reaction you can try using as little detergent as possible and a liquid rinse agent Also underload the dish washer to allow thorough rinsing and use the Energy Saver Dry option White spots Seasoning removed by Reseason your cookware after a dishwasher on eookware dishwasher detergents washing See cookware manufacturer s instruc with non stick tions or coat pan with co...

Page 30: ...inse agent dispenser filled with a 3 Close the door liquid rinse agent A rinse agent prevents water from forming droplets and drying as spots or streaks To remove spots and film on dishes and glasses or hard water film lime buildup on the interior of the dishwasher you may use white vinegar with the following procedure 1 Load clean dishes and glasses in the dishwasher in regular manner Do not load...

Page 31: ... Is the incoming water temperature low The dishwasher will run longer seems to run while water automatically heats or if the High Temp Wash option has too long been selected Set your water heater to ensure that the water entering the dishwasher is at least 120 F 49 C Water remains Wait for the cycle to finish A small amount of water remaining is in dishwasher normal Check the drain air gap if inst...

Page 32: ...n the Ing crunching object is ground up If it does not stop after the next cycle call for set or buzzing vice See page 24 for Normal operating sounds sounds Vapor appears PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Vapor This is normal when dishwasher is in the drying portion of a cycle See from door Drying system on page 23 ...

Page 33: ...tchenAid service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you only use factory authorized parts These parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new KITCHENAID appliance To locate factory authorized replacement part...

Page 34: ...00 665 6788 ALBERTA 1 800 661 6291 ONTARIO Ottawa area 1 800 267 3456 except 807 area code Outside the Ottawa area 1 800 807 6777 MANITOBA SASKATCHEWAN 1 800 665 1683 and 807 area code in ONTARIO QUEBEC Montreal except South Shore 1 800 361 3032 South Shore Montreal 1 800 361 0950 Quebec City 1 800 463 1523 Sherbrooke 1 800 567 6966 ATLANTIC PROVINCES 1 800 565 1598 If you need replacement parts I...

Page 35: ... DRYING SYSTEM 23 ELECTRONIC DISPLAY 21 ENERGY Saving 24 FEATURES PARTS 4 FILM SPOTS Removing 30 LOADING Lower rack 11 Preparing to load 8 Silverware basket 13 Upper rack 8 LOWER RACK 11 TOPIC PAGE MAINTENANCE Cleaning 27 Drain air gap 27 HYDROSWEEP wash system 25 Overflow protection float 25 Storing 26 NOISES Normal operating sounds 24 Quiet operating tips 24 OPERATING 18 24 OPTIONS Selecting 20 ...

Page 36: ...h 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 or Canada F Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home G Repairs to parts or systemscaused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance H In Canada travel or transportation expenses for custome...

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