Kirkland Signature 8051560, SUD6000 User Manual

UNDERCOUNTER

DISHWASHER

Use & Care Guide

T able of Contents ......................................2

Models SUD6000 8051560

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DISHWASHER SAFETY .... ...... ....... ...... ....... ..................... 3

Before Using Your Dishwasher....................................... 4

PARTS AND FEATURES............................. ...... ....... ...... .. 5

START-UP GUIDE............................................................... 6

Using Your New Dishwasher........................................... 6

Stopping Your Dishwasher.............................................. 6

LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER ....................................... 7

Loading Suggestions....................................................... 7

Loading the Top Rack ..................................................... 7

Loading the Bottom Rack ............................................... 8

Loading the Silverware Basket ....................................... 9

USING YOUR DISHWASHER........................................... 10

Detergent Dispenser...................................................... 10

How Much Detergent to Use......................................... 10

Rinse Aid Dispenser....................................................... 11

Dishwasher Efficiency Tips ........................................... 11

Cycle Selection Chart.................................................... 12

Canceling a Cycle .......................................................... 13

Option Selections........................................................... 13

Cycle Status Indicators.................................................. 14

Drying System ................................................................ 14

Overfill Protection Float................................................. 14

WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS ............................................. 15

CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER............................... 16

Cleaning Your Dishwasher ............................................ 16

Drain Air Gap.................................................................. 16

Storing Your Dishwasher............................................... 17

TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................... 18

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................................. 20

In the U.S.A..................................................................... 20

In Canada........................................................................ 20

WARRANTY....................................................................... 24

DISHW ASHER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or

“WARNING.” These words mean:

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't

DANGER

WARNING

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You follow instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

■ Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.

■ Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.

■ Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended

for use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of the 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 during or

immediately after use.

: When using the dishwasher, follow bas ic precautions, including the following:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

■ Do not operate the dishwasher unless all enclosure

panels are properly in place.

■ Do not tamper with controls.

■ Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish

racks of the dishwasher.

■ To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to

play in or on the dishwasher.

■ Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be

produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks 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 from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

■ Remove the door to the washing compartment when

removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it.

Before Using Y our Dishw asher

Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Do not push down on open door. Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher:

The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The dishwasher is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING: Improper connection of the

equipment-grounding conductor 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.

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For a permanently connected dishwasher:

The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher.

Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector

in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death, fire, or electrical shock.

■ Install where dishwasher is protected from the

elements. Protect against freezing to avoid possible rupture of fill valve. Such ruptures are not covered by the warranty. See “Storing Your Dishwasher” in the “Caring for Your Di shwa sher” sec tion for winte r st orage information.

■ 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS AND FEATURES

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1. Third level wash

2. Top spray arm

3. Heating element

4. Water inlet opening

5. Bottom rack

6. Rack bumper

7. Vent

8. Top rack

9. Cup shelf

Control Panel

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10. Light items clip

11. Model and serial number label

12. Fold-down divider

13. Lower spray arm

14. Silverware basket

15. Overfill protection float

16. Detergent dispensers

17. Rinse aid dispenser

Press AIR DRY 5 Seconds

to Lock/Unlock controls

START-UP GUIDE

Before using your dishwasher, remove all hang t a gs, temporary labels, and packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety information and useful operating tips.

Using Y our Ne w Dishwasher

1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or bones) from dishes.

2. Properly load the dishwasher. (See “Loading Your Dishwasher.”) Mak e sure nothing prevents the spray arm(s) from spinning freely.

5. Sel ect the desired cycle and options. (See “Using Your Dishwasher.”)

The dishwasher starts filling when you press a cycle. You can select options as the machine is filling.

Stopping Your Dishw asher

You can stop your dishwasher anytime during a cycle.

1. Open the door slightly.

2. Wait for the spraying action to stop. Then open the

door all the way, if needed.

Close the door to continue the cycle.

Press CANCEL/DRAIN. A 2 minute drain starts.

3. Add detergent and check the rinse aid dispenser. Add rinse aid if needed. (See “Using Your Dishwasher.”)

4. 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.

LOADING Y OUR

DISHW ASHER

Loading Suggestions

■ Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other

hard items from the dishes. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. The wash module removes food particles from the water. The module contain s a chopping device which will reduce the size of food items.

NOTE: If hard items such as fruit seeds, 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.

■ Load dishes so soil ed surfa ces fa ce the s pray ( down or

inward). 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, water must be able to drain from all surfaces.

■ Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie

sheets, etc. do not interfere with the spray arm rotation.

■ Run a rinse cycle to keep dishes moist if you do not

plan to wash them soon. Foods like eggs, rice, pasta, spinach, and cooked cereals may be hard to remove if they are left to dry over a period of time.

Quiet operating tips

To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation:

■ Make sure lightweight load items are 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.

Loading the T op Rack

The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller items. (See recommended loading patterns shown.)

NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown.

Do not cover third level spray. See arrow.

Cup and glass load

Mixed load

■ Place items so open ends face down for cleaning and

draining.

■ Load glasses and cups in top rack only. The bottom

rack is not designed fo r glasses and cups. Dama ge can occur .

■ Place cups and glasses in the rows between prongs.

Placing them over the prongs can lead to breakage.

■ To avoid chipping, do not let stemware touch other

items.

■ China, crystal, and other delicate items must not touch

each other during dishwasher operation. Damage can occur.

■ Wedge lightweight items against on e an o ther or

overlap them with heavier dishes.

■ Load plastic items securely in the top rack only. Wash

only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe.”

■ Small bowls, pans, and other utensils can be placed in

the top rack.

■ Load bowls in the center section for best stability.

Adjustable 3-position top rack

You can raise or lower the top rack to fit tall items in either the top or bottom rack. Two adjusters are located on each side of the top rack. Each adjuster has 3 preset positions. The high and low positions are marked on the adjuster.

To adjust the top rack

1. Hold the top rack with one hand near the adjuster.

Light Items Clips

You can hold l ightweight plastic items like cups, lids, or bowls in place durin g washing with the Light Items clips. You can move a clip anywhere in the rack.

To move a clip

1. Pull the clip up and off the tine.

2. Reposition the clip on another tine.

2. With the other hand, pull out the top of the adjuster.

3. Raise or lower the rack to one of the preset positions.

4. Rel ease the adjuster.

Repeat the steps for the remaining adjusters as needed. The 4 adjusters can be raised or lowered separately or together. The top rack does not have to be level.

Cup shelf

Fold down the extra shelf on the right side of the top rack to hold additional cups, or long items such as utensils and spatulas.

Small items basket

This basket fits in the top rack. Use it to hold small items that could otherwise “fly” around inside the dishwasher during a cycle.

Loading the Bottom Rack

The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and utensils. Items with cooked-on or dried-on food should be loaded with soi led s urf ace s fa cing i n ward to the spray. (See recommended loading patterns shown.)

NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown.

Do not cover spray tower. See arrow.

Mixed load

■ 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.

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