KitchenAid 8531778A User Manual
DISHWASHER
User Instructions
For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230
In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation and service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at...
www.kitchenaid.com or www.KitchenAid.ca
LAVE-VAISSELLE
Instructionspourl’utilisateur
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 à...
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Table of Contents /Table desmatières
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................ 2
DISHWASHER SAFETY................................... 2
DISHWASHER USE.......................................... 4
WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS ............................ 7
DISHWASHER CARE....................................... 8
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................... 8
WARRANTY.................................................... 10
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE...........................11
LA SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLE ...........11
UTILISATION DU LAVE-VAISSELLE.............13
LAVAGE D’ARTICLES SPÉCIAUX ................16
ENTRETIEN DU LAVE-VAISSELLE...............17
DÉPANNAGE...................................................18
GARANTIE.......................................................20
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
If you need assistance or service, first see the “Troubleshooting”
section. Additional help is available by calling our Customer
eXperience Center at 1-800-422-1230 from anywhere in the
U.S.A., or write:
KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
In Canada, for installation and service call, 1-800-807-6777.
For assistance call 1-800-461-5681 Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. (EST). Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (EST), or write:
Customer Interaction Center
KitchenAid Canada
1901 Minnesota Court
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3A7
Information may also be obtained by visiting our website at
www.kitchenaid.com.
In Canada, visit www.KitchenAid.ca.
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
Keep this book and your sales slip together for future
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation
date for in-warranty service.
Write down the following information about your appliance to help
you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will need
to know your complete model number and serial number. You can
find this information on the model and serial number label, located
under the washer lid.
Dealer name____________________________________________________
Serial number __________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________
Phone number __________________________________________________
Model number __________________________________________________
Purchase date __________________________________________________
DISHWASHER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
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Before Using YourDishwasher
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.
■ 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”
in the “Dishwasher Care” section for winter storage
information.
■ Install and level dishwasher on a floor that will hold the
weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use.
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.
■ Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and connectors (such
as the cap on the drain outlet) before installing. See
Installation Instructions for complete information.
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■ Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets,
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etc., do not interfere with the spray arm rotation.
■ Conserve water and energy and save time over hand rinsing
by running a rinse cycle to keep dishes moist if you do not
plan to wash them soon. Foods such as 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.
Detergent Dispenser
The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The smaller Pre-Wash
section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the
door.
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DISHWASHER USE
Loading Suggestions
■ Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items
from the dishes. To conserve water and energy and save time,
it is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into the
dishwasher. The wash module removes food particles from
the water. The module contains a chopping device which will
reduce the size of food items.
NOTE: If hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts, and eggshells
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, water must be able to drain from all
surfaces.
■ Load heavy pots and pans carefully. Heavy items can dent the
stainless steel interior of the door if they are dropped or
bumped.
B
A. Cover latch
B. Main Wash section
C. Pre-Wash section
D. Cover
The larger Main Wash section automatically empties detergent
into the dishwasher during the wash.
■ Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents
can produce excessive suds that can overflow out of the
dishwasher and reduce washing performance.
■ Add detergent just before starting a cycle.
■ Store tightly closed detergent in a cool, dry place. Fresh
automatic dishwasher detergent results in better cleaning.
NOTE: Do not use detergent with a rinse cycle.
Filling the dispenser
1. If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by pushing
the cover latch.
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2. Fill the Main Wash section with detergent. See “How much
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detergent to use.”
Water Hardness Amount of Detergent
30
20
3. Fill the Pre-Wash section, if needed.
4. Close the dispenser cover.
It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing
detergent.
NOTE: Use both sections for cycles with 2 washes. Use only the
main wash section for cycles with 1 wash. See the “Cycle
Selections” in the Consumer Reference Guide for more details.
How much detergent to use
■ The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of
your water and the type of detergent. If you use too little,
dishes won’t be clean. If you use too much in soft water,
glassware will etch.
■ If you do not know your water hardness, call us or your
designated service center and ask for a free water hardness
test strip, Part Number 4171690.
■ Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different
amounts of phosphorus for softening water. If you have hard
water and use a detergent with a phosphorous content of less
than 8.7%, you might 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
Hard Water
0 to 6 grains per
gallon
For normally soiled loads
■ Partially fill the Main Wash section
to the 20 line
■ Completely fill the Pre-Wash
section
NOTE: Fill the Pre-Wash section
halfway if dishes are prerinsed or
the water is very soft (0 to 2 grains per
gallon).
For heavily soiled loads
■ Partially fill the Main Wash section
to the 30 line
■ Completely fill the Pre-Wash
section
Medium to Hard
Water
7 to 12 grains per
gallon
For normal and heavily
soiled loads
■ Partially fill the Main Wash section
to the 30 line
■ Completely fill the Pre-Wash
section
Very Hard Water
13 grains per gallon
and above
NOTE: It might be
necessary to use the
Heavy cycle (on some
models) or Baked on
Cookware (on some
models), or a normal
cycle with
For normally and
heavily soiled loads
■ Completely fill the Main Wash
section
■ Completely fill the Pre-Wash
section
■ Turn the rinse aid dispenser to a
higher setting. See “Rinse Aid
Dispenser” later in this section.
Hi-Temp Scrub, for
best wash
performance with
very hard water.
NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard powdered detergent.
Amounts may vary if you use liquid or concentrated powdered
detergent. Follow instructions on the package when using liquid
dishwasher detergent or concentrated powdered detergent. If you
use detergent tablets, use one whole tablet in the Main Wash
section only, for all loads and water hardness levels.
Rinse AidDispenser
Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as
spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to
drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small
amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water. Your dishwasher is
designed to use a liquid rinse aid. Do not use a solid or bar-type
rinse aid.
Filling the dispenser
The rinse aid dispenser holds 4.8 oz (145 mL) of rinse aid. Under
normal conditions, this will last for about 1 to 3 months. Rinse aid
is released through an opening in the dispenser. When latched
properly, the cover remains closed. The cover should be opened
only when refilling the dispenser. You do not have to wait until the
dispenser is empty to refill it. Try to keep it full, but be sure not to
overfill it.
1. Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.
2. Open the dispenser by pushing the cover latch.
A
B
A. Cover latch
B. Rinse aid dispenser
C. Indicator window
3. Add rinse aid until the indicator window looks full.
4. Clean up any spilled rinse aid with a damp cloth.
5. Close the cover.
NOTE: The cover latch clicks when the cover is closed and
latched.
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Rinse aid setting
The amount of rinse aid released into the final wash can be
adjusted. The factory setting is at 2. For most water conditions,
set the adjuster to 1 or 2. If there are rings or calcium (hard water)
spots on dishes, try a higher setting.
To adjust the setting
Open the dispenser cover. Turn the adjuster inside the dispenser
to the desired setting.
Performance Tips
Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Hot
water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry spotfree. Is the water temperature too low? For best dishwashing
results, water should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher.
Loads may not wash as well if the water temperature is too low.
Water that is too hot can make some soils harder to remove and
cause certain detergent ingredients not to function. If your water
heater is located far from the 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
Wash Syste m
The five-level wash system provides excellent cleaning results.
Four levels of filtration and a soil collector system filter the wash
water and prevent food particles from redepositing on the clean
dishes.
■ The wash water continuously flows through the Ultra-Fine
filter, trapping food particles.
■ On P SERIES™ and S SERIES™ models, as the Ultra-Fine
Filter traps food particles, the pressure in the pump increases.
The sensor monitors this pressure and automatically adjusts
the wash cycle for the best wash performance.
■ Two water jets, located under the spray arm, remove the food
particles from the Ultra-Fine filter.
■ A coarse strainer prevents bones, pits, and other large objects
from entering the pump system.
NOTE: Periodically check the coarse strainer and remove any
objects on the strainer.
How the sensor adjusts the cycle:
(on P SERIES™ and S SERIES™ models)
While the dishwasher is “sensing,” it may perform a series of short
drains and fills skimming off small amounts of soils and dirty
water. These are simultaneously replaced with clean water. This
removes trapped food particles from the pump for improved wash
performance. Once soil level is determined, the sensor
automatically adds heat, time, or water as needed for proper
cleaning.
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. Check the temperature on the thermometer as the water is
running into the cup.
Additional efficiency tips
■ To save water and energy and time, do not rinse dishes before
putting them into the dishwasher.
■ Choose the cycle that describes the most difficult soil in your
dish load.
■ Do not worry about mixed loads. Any item that is dishwasher
safe can be washed using any cycle.
■ Use a delay feature (on some models) to run your dishwasher
during off-peak hours. Local utilities recommend avoiding
heavy usage of energy at certain times of day.
■ During the summer, run your dishwasher at night. This
reduces daytime heat buildup in the kitchen.
■ Use the heated dry option for best drying performance.
Always use rinse aid.
■ Use cycles or options that add extra heat to the wash or rinse
portion of the cycle for better performance.
■ Run your dishwasher with full loads. Run a rinse cycle after
meals until the dishwasher is full.
■ If your home is equipped with a water softener, you may want
to avoid starting the dishwasher during the regeneration of the
softener, since this may contribute to poor wash performance.
Sound System
The WHISPER QUIET® sound insulation system helps to maintain
a quiet home environment during dishwasher operation.
NOTE: If you do not load dishes properly, the quiet operation of
your dishwasher could be affected. (See “Loading” in the
Consumer Reference Guide.)
DryingSystem
NOTE: Your dishwasher has one of the vent systems shown
below.
Located on the front left side of the door
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.
IMPORTANT: The vapor is hot. Do not touch the vent
during drying.
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