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Summary of Contents for KIRKLAND SUD4000

Page 1: ...KIRKLAND By Whirlp ol o UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER Table of Contents 2 Models SUD4000 8051559 ...

Page 2: ...etergent Dispenser 9 How Much Detergent to Use 9 Rinse Aid Dispenser 10 Dishwasher Efficiency Tips 10 Cycle Selection Chart 11 Canceling a Cycle 11 Changing a Cycle or Setting 11 Adding Items During a Cycle 11 Option Selections 12 Drying System 12 Overfill Protection Float 12 WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS 13 CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER 14 Cleaning Your Dishwasher 14 Cleaning the Filter Screen 14 Drain Air ...

Page 3: ...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 during or immediately ...

Page 4: ...t 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 permanent wir...

Page 5: ...ack 3 Lower spray arm 4 Water inlet opening 5 Bottom rack 6 Rack bumper 7 Heating element 8 Vent 9 Spray tower and protector 10 Model and serial number label 11 Silverware basket 12 Overfill protection float 13 Detergent dispensers 14 Rinse aid dispenser Control Panel m CYCLES I O PTION LIGHT NORMAL POTS N PANS _ 5 ...

Page 6: ...nt and check the rinse aid dispenser Add rinse aid if needed See Using Your Dishwasher Push door firmly closed The door latches automatically Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the water is hot See Dishwasher Efficiency Tips Turn off water 6 Select the desired option See Option Selections You can stop your dishwasher anytime during a cycle 1 Open the door slightly 2 Wait for t...

Page 7: ...secured in the racks Make sure pot lids and handles pizza pans cookie sheets etc do not touch interior walls or interfere with the rotation of the spray arm Load dishes so they do not touch one another NOTE For built in models keep sink drain plugs closed during dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer through drains ng the The top rack is designed for cups glasses and smaller items See reco...

Page 8: ...and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arm s The spray arm s must move freely Do not load items between the bottom rack and the side of the dishwasher tub You can block the water inlet opening NOTE If you have removed the bottom rack for unloading or cleaning replace it with the bumpers in front Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take the basket out for loading...

Page 9: ...e type of detergent If you use too little dishes won t be clean If you use too much in soft water glassware will etch Water hardness can change over a period of time Find out your water s hardness by asking your local water department water softener company or county extension agent Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorous for softening water If you have hard ...

Page 10: ...Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry spot free For best dishwashing results water must be at least 120 F 49 C as it enters the dishwasher Loads may not wash as well if the water temperature is too low To check water temperature 1 Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher for at least 1 minute 2 Measure the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer p...

Page 11: ... Control knob slowly clockwise until you hear water draining Let the dishwasher drain completely 2 Open the door 3 Turn the Cycle Control knob to OFE If you dishwasher has more than one wash cycle you can change a cycle anytime during a cycle 1 Lift the door latch to stop the cycle 2 Turn the Cycle Control knob clockwise Check the detergent dispensers They must be filled properly for the new cycle...

Page 12: ... Select this option to dry dishes with heated air For best drying results use a liquid rinse aid and heated drying During drying you can see steam escaping through the vent at the upper left corner of the door This is normal as the heat dries your dishes i NOTE Heat Dry is an option for all cycles except Rinse Only Delay Hours Select this option to run your dishwasher at a later time or during off...

Page 13: ... Gold colored flatware will discolor Glass Yes Milk glass yellows with repeated dishwasher washing Hollow Handle Knives No Handles of some knives are attached to the blade with adhesives which can loosen if washed in the dishwasher DISHWASHER SAFE MATERIAL COMMENTS Pewter Brass No Bronze High water temperatures and detergent can discolor or pit the finish Disposable Plastics No Cannot withstand hi...

Page 14: ... wash cycle with detergent after cleaning the interior 3 Replace the bottom rack with the rack bumpers facing the door NOTE Do not clean the dishwasher interior until it has cooled Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn t draining well Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a drain air gap between a built in dishwasher and the home drain system If a drain is clogge...

Page 15: ...lamp from the water outlet and separate from the water supply valve drain water into pan 6 Reconnect 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 ...

Page 16: ...Refer to the Installation Instructions for more information Dishes are not completely clean Food soil left on the dishes Is the dishwasher loaded correctly Refer to the Loading Your Dishwasher section Is the water temperature too low If needed turn home water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is at least 120 F 49 C Refer to the Dishwasher Efficiency Tips section Did you use the correct...

Page 17: ...d drying White spots on cookware with non stick finish Has the dishwasher detergent removed cookware seasoning Reseason cookware after washing in the dishwasher Brown stains on dishes and dishwasher interior Does your water have high iron content Rewash dishes using 1 3 teaspoons 5 15 g of citric acid crystals added to the covered section of the detergent dispenser Do not use detergent Follow with...

Page 18: ...er Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free 1 800 253 1301 Our consultants provide assistance with Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information Use and maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors ...

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Page 20: ...modifications made to the appliance THIS KIRKLAND SIGNATURE TM APPLIANCE IS WARRANTED BY WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION IN THE UNITED STATES WHIRLPOOL DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal...

Page 21: ...KIRKLAND By Whirlp ol o UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER Table of Contents 2 Models SUD4000 8051559 ...

Page 22: ...etergent Dispenser 9 How Much Detergent to Use 9 Rinse Aid Dispenser 10 Dishwasher Efficiency Tips 10 Cycle Selection Chart 11 Canceling a Cycle 11 Changing a Cycle or Setting 11 Adding Items During a Cycle 11 Option Selections 12 Drying System 12 Overfill Protection Float 12 WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS 13 CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER 14 Cleaning Your Dishwasher 14 Cleaning the Filter Screen 14 Drain Air ...

Page 23: ...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 during or immediately ...

Page 24: ...t 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 permanent wir...

Page 25: ...ack 3 Lower spray arm 4 Water inlet opening 5 Bottom rack 6 Rack bumper 7 Heating element 8 Vent 9 Spray tower and protector 10 Model and serial number label 11 Silverware basket 12 Overfill protection float 13 Detergent dispensers 14 Rinse aid dispenser Control Panel m CYCLES I O PTION LIGHT NORMAL POTS N PANS _ 5 ...

Page 26: ...nt and check the rinse aid dispenser Add rinse aid if needed See Using Your Dishwasher Push door firmly closed The door latches automatically Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the water is hot See Dishwasher Efficiency Tips Turn off water 6 Select the desired option See Option Selections You can stop your dishwasher anytime during a cycle 1 Open the door slightly 2 Wait for t...

Page 27: ...secured in the racks Make sure pot lids and handles pizza pans cookie sheets etc do not touch interior walls or interfere with the rotation of the spray arm Load dishes so they do not touch one another NOTE For built in models keep sink drain plugs closed during dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer through drains ng the The top rack is designed for cups glasses and smaller items See reco...

Page 28: ...and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arm s The spray arm s must move freely Do not load items between the bottom rack and the side of the dishwasher tub You can block the water inlet opening NOTE If you have removed the bottom rack for unloading or cleaning replace it with the bumpers in front Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take the basket out for loading...

Page 29: ...e type of detergent If you use too little dishes won t be clean If you use too much in soft water glassware will etch Water hardness can change over a period of time Find out your water s hardness by asking your local water department water softener company or county extension agent Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorous for softening water If you have hard ...

Page 30: ...Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry spot free For best dishwashing results water must be at least 120 F 49 C as it enters the dishwasher Loads may not wash as well if the water temperature is too low To check water temperature 1 Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher for at least 1 minute 2 Measure the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer p...

Page 31: ... Control knob slowly clockwise until you hear water draining Let the dishwasher drain completely 2 Open the door 3 Turn the Cycle Control knob to OFE If you dishwasher has more than one wash cycle you can change a cycle anytime during a cycle 1 Lift the door latch to stop the cycle 2 Turn the Cycle Control knob clockwise Check the detergent dispensers They must be filled properly for the new cycle...

Page 32: ... Select this option to dry dishes with heated air For best drying results use a liquid rinse aid and heated drying During drying you can see steam escaping through the vent at the upper left corner of the door This is normal as the heat dries your dishes i NOTE Heat Dry is an option for all cycles except Rinse Only Delay Hours Select this option to run your dishwasher at a later time or during off...

Page 33: ... Gold colored flatware will discolor Glass Yes Milk glass yellows with repeated dishwasher washing Hollow Handle Knives No Handles of some knives are attached to the blade with adhesives which can loosen if washed in the dishwasher DISHWASHER SAFE MATERIAL COMMENTS Pewter Brass No Bronze High water temperatures and detergent can discolor or pit the finish Disposable Plastics No Cannot withstand hi...

Page 34: ... wash cycle with detergent after cleaning the interior 3 Replace the bottom rack with the rack bumpers facing the door NOTE Do not clean the dishwasher interior until it has cooled Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn t draining well Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a drain air gap between a built in dishwasher and the home drain system If a drain is clogge...

Page 35: ...lamp from the water outlet and separate from the water supply valve drain water into pan 6 Reconnect 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 ...

Page 36: ...Refer to the Installation Instructions for more information Dishes are not completely clean Food soil left on the dishes Is the dishwasher loaded correctly Refer to the Loading Your Dishwasher section Is the water temperature too low If needed turn home water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is at least 120 F 49 C Refer to the Dishwasher Efficiency Tips section Did you use the correct...

Page 37: ...d drying White spots on cookware with non stick finish Has the dishwasher detergent removed cookware seasoning Reseason cookware after washing in the dishwasher Brown stains on dishes and dishwasher interior Does your water have high iron content Rewash dishes using 1 3 teaspoons 5 15 g of citric acid crystals added to the covered section of the detergent dispenser Do not use detergent Follow with...

Page 38: ...er Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free 1 800 253 1301 Our consultants provide assistance with Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information Use and maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors ...

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Page 40: ...modifications made to the appliance THIS KIRKLAND SIGNATURE TM APPLIANCE IS WARRANTED BY WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION IN THE UNITED STATES WHIRLPOOL DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal...

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