Kitchenaid KDPE234GPS User Manual

User Guide

Dishwasher

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In an effort to conserve natural resources, this dishwasher includes a condensed User Guide. Complete User Instructions can be downloaded at www.kitchenaid.com/customer-service/manuals.

For future reference, please make a note of your product model and serial numbers. These can be located on a label in the tub along the left outer edge.

Model Number________________________________ Serial Number______________________________________ Register your dishwasher at www.kitchenaid.com. In Canada, register your dishwasher at www.kitchenaid.ca.

Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.kitchenaid.com.

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.

DANGER

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

WARNING

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.

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■ 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.

■ Do not operate the dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are

properly in place.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

■ Do not tamper with controls.

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

the dishwasher. To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or

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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 or lid to the washing compartment

when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

KEY USAGE TIPS

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

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.

Filtration system

Your dishwasher has the latest technology in dishwasher ﬁltration. This ﬁltration system minimizes

Upper ﬁlter assembly

sound and optimizes water and energy conservation while providing superior cleaning.

The ﬁlter system consists of two parts, an upper ﬁlter assembly and lower ﬁlter.

Lower ﬁlter

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to dishwasher, do not operate your dishwasher without ﬁlters properly installed. Be sure lower ﬁlter is securely in place and upper ﬁlter assembly is locked into place. If upper assembly turns freely, it is not locked into place.

Filter maintenance

The ﬁlters may need to be cleaned when:

■ Visible objects or soils are on upper

ﬁlter assembly.

■ Dishes feel gritty to the touch.

See the “Filtration System” section in the full online User Instructions for complete removal and maintenance schedule.

IMPORTANT: Do not use a wire brush, scouring pad, etc., as they may damage the ﬁlters.

Rinse ﬁlter under running water until soils are removed. If you have hard to remove soils or calcium deposits because of hard water, a soft brush may be required.

Easy-to-remove third level rack (on some models)

If additional space is needed in the upper rack, the third level rack can easily be removed. To remove, fully extend rack until it stops. Then, open the track stops on each side and lift to remove.

Track stop

Track

Drying – Rinse aid is essential

You must use a drying agent such as a rinse aid for good drying performance. Rinse aid along with the Heat Dry, Extended Heat Dry, ProDry™, or Extended ProDry™ option will provide best drying and avoid excessive moisture in dishwasher interior.

Energy efﬁciency

Energy efﬁciency is gained by extending cycle time and reducing the amount of wattage and water used during your dishwasher’s cycle. For exceptional cleaning, cycles are longer due to the soak and pauses. Several models contain an optical water sensor used to determine water and energy consumption for great cleaning performance.

Efﬁcient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy, just as driving a car slower saves on gas. Your ﬁrst cycle will run longer to calibrate the optical water sensor.

Touch Start/Resume every time you add a dish

IMPORTANT: If anyone opens the door (such as, for adding a dish, even during the Delay Hours option), Start/Resume must be touched each time.

Push the door ﬁrmly closed within 4 seconds of touching Start/ Resume. If the door is not closed within 4 seconds, the Start keypad LED will ﬂash, an audible tone will be heard, and the cycle will be canceled.

Internet connectivity (on some models)

Use the Internet Connectivity Guide included in your literature package to get connection and operation instructions. You can also ﬁnd these instructions and additional information at www.kitchenaid.com/connect. If you have any problems or questions, call the KitchenAid Connected Appliance Team at 1-877-559-2603. In Canada, visit www.kitchenaid.ca/en_CA and click on the KitchenAid® Connected Appliances link.

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OPERATING YOUR DISHWASHER

1. Prepare and load the dishwasher

10-place load – upper rack 10-place load – lower rack

12-place load – upper rack 12-place load – lower rack

IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks, and other hard items from dishes. Remove labels from containers before washing.

■ Make sure when the dishwasher door is closed no items are

blocking detergent dispenser.

■ Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and

inward to the spray as shown in the graphics above. This will improve cleaning and drying results. Angle dirtiest dish surface downward, allowing space for water to ﬂow up through rack and between dishes.

■ Avoid overlapping items, like bowls or plates that may trap food.

■ Place plastics, small plates, and glasses in upper rack.

■ Wash only items marked “dishwasher safe.”

■ To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Load dishes

so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight load items are secured in racks.

■ When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing down

and avoid “nesting” as shown. If your silverware does not ﬁt into the designated slots, lift and slide covers off to remove them and mix silverware types to keep them separated.

■ Use the slots in the covers and suggested loading patterns

to keep your silverware separated for optimum wash. See the complete online User Instructions for detailed illustrations.

2. Check that all arms spin freely

Items in the rack can block the spray arms.

3. Add detergent

Premeasured Detergents

High-quality premeasured tablets and packs are recommended for improved performance.

Quality tablets and packs have been proven better than powder, liquid, or gel detergents at reducing ﬁlming on dishes. Using tablets and packs over time will start to reduce or eliminate white ﬁlm. They are suitable for all water hardness and soil levels. Also, by using a rinse aid, you can minimize repeat buildup of white ﬁlm (not all packs and tablets contain rinse aid). Always place premeasured detergents in main compartment and close lid.

NOTE: Follow instructions on the package when using other dishwasher detergent types. See the complete User Instructions for more details about powders, liquids, and gels.

■ Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add detergent just

before starting a cycle.

■ Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in better cleaning.

Store tightly closed detergent container in a cool, dry place.

To close lid To open lid

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Place selected detergent in the dispenser. Place ﬁnger, as shown, and slide lid closed. Press ﬁrmly until it clicks.

Push OPEN, as shown, and the lid will slide open.

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4. Add rinse aid

■ Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying

performance. Without rinse aid, your dishes and dishwasher interior will have excessive moisture. The heating and drying options will not perform as well without rinse aid.

■ Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can dry as spots

or streaks. It also improves drying by allowing water to drain off of dishes after ﬁnal rinse. Rinse aid does not adhere to dishware, and when used, it is dispensed during each cycle.

■ To add rinse aid, open the dispenser lid by gently pushing in the

center of the lid with your thumb while lifting up on the edge.

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Pre Wash

■ Pour rinse aid into the opening until the indicator level shows that

it is full.

Full

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■ Close dispenser by pushing down gently on the lid.

NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting will give good results.

If you are experiencing poor drying performance, you may want to try a higher setting. Turn the arrow adjuster to a higher number to increase the amount of rinse aid.

5. Select a cycle

Efﬁcient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy, just as driving a car slower saves on gas. Typical cycle time is approximately 21/2 hours but can take less or more time to complete depending on selections.

6. Select options

You can customize your cycles by touching the options desired. If you change your mind, touch the option again to turn off the option. Not all options are available for every cycle. If an invalid option is selected for a given cycle, the lights will ﬂash.

7. Follow the progress of your dishwasher

Models with handles have an LED on the front right corner of the door panel that will glow blue for washing/rinsing, red for drying, and white for complete.

Models with pocket handles on the door indicate cycle progress with LEDs on the pocket display such as Washing, Drying, Clean, and Sanitized. Also, each segment of the progress bar represents approximately 25 minutes of time remaining. Models with fan dry display a fan icon during the dry portion of the cycle.

Display design varies by model

8. Start or resume a cycle

NOTE: If needed, run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until water is hot. Turn off water.

Push door ﬁrmly closed within 4 seconds of touching Start/Resume. If door is not closed within 4 seconds, the Start keypad LED will ﬂash, an audible tone will be heard, and cycle will not start.

IMPORTANT: If anyone opens the door (such as, for adding a dish, even during the Delay Hours option), Start/Resume keypad must be touched each time.

CYCLE GUIDE

This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described. IMPORTANT: The sensor in your dishwasher monitors the soil level. Cycle time and/or water usage can vary as the sensor adjusts the cycle for

the best wash performance. If the incoming water is less than the recommended temperature or food soils are heavy, the cycle will automatically compensate by adding time, heat, and water as needed.

CYCLES ESTIMATED

This cycle senses the load size, soil amount, and toughness of soil, to adjust the cycle for improved cleaning, using only the amount of water and energy needed. The ProWash™ cycle is automatically selected if you ﬁrst touch the Start keypad. Includes a heated drying option.*

Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans, casseroles, and regular tableware. Includes a heated drying option.

This cycle is recommended for daily, regular, or typical use to completely wash and dry a full load of normally soiled dishes. This dishwasher’s government energy certiﬁcations were based on the Normal cycle with only the Heat Dry or ProDry™ option selected.**

Use for lightly soiled items or china and crystal. Includes a heated drying option. 1:45 to 3:30 2.7 to 7.9

When you need fast results, the Express Wash will clean dishes using slightly more water and energy. Select a heated drying or extended dry option to speed drying times.

Use for rinsing dishes, glasses, and silverware that will not be washed right away. Do not use detergent.

WASH TIME*

W/O OPTIONS

(HR:MIN)

2:30 to 3:30 3.8 to 7.7

2:20 to 3:30 8.4 (31.7)

1:50 to 3:30 2.7 to 7.9

0:55 to 1:05 6.2 (23.5)

0:15 to 0:20 2.4 (9.0)

WATER USAGE

GALLONS

(LITERS)

(14.4 to 29.3)

(10.4 to 30.0)

This is a specialty cycle that you select from the KitchenAid® app and download to your dishwasher. Your dishwasher remembers this cycle until you replace it by

(on some models)

*The government energy certiﬁcations are not based on this cycle. See the Normal cycle description for the government energy certiﬁcation

cycle. Using the ProWash™ cycle may increase your energy usage.

**No other washing and drying temperature options were selected, and the dishwasher was not subjected to truncated testing. Rinse aid was not

used, and there was no detergent used in the prewash.

downloading another cycle from the KitchenAid® app.

Variable Variable up to

7.87 (29.8)

(on some models)

OPTIONS CAN BE

Dries dishes with heat and a fan. This option, with the use of rinse aid, will provide the best drying performance. Plastic items are less likely to deform when loaded in the top rack. Turn the ProDry™ option off for an air dry.

Dries dishes with heat. This option, with the use of rinse aid, will provide the best drying performance. Plastic items are less likely to deform when loaded in the top rack. Turn the Heat Dry option off for an air dry.

Sanitizes dishes and glassware in accordance with NSF International NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers. Certiﬁed residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments. Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to meet the requirements of the NSF/ANSI 184 performance standard for soil removal and for sanitization efﬁcacy. There is no intention, either directly or indirectly, that all cycles on a NSF/ANSI 184 certiﬁed dishwasher meet the NSF/ANSI 184 performance standard for soil removal and for sanitization efﬁcacy.

The Sani Rinse indicator glows at the end of the cycle if the Sani Rinse option was successfully completed. If the indicator does not activate, it is probably due to the cycle being interrupted.

The upper rack has ﬂip-up spray nozzles that reach into deeper items such as sports bottles, baby bottles, or oddly shaped items. Flip the nozzles up to use them and down to move them out of the way.

SELECTED

WITH

Available

with any

cycle except

Rinse Only

Available

with any

cycle except

Rinse Only

ProWash™

Tough

Normal

ProWash™

Express

Wash

Tough

Normal

WHAT IT DOES ADDED TIME

Uses the heating element, vents, and a fan to speed drying times. ProDry™ option defaults to On when any cycle is selected, except for Express Wash and Rinse Only.

Activates the heating element at the end of a wash cycle to speed drying times. Heat Dry defaults to On when any cycle is selected, except for Express Wash and Rinse Only.

Increases the main wash temperature from 105°F (41°C) to 140°F (60°C) and the ﬁnal rinse from 140°F (60°C) to 155°F (68°C).

Bottle Wash nozzles ensure interior wash and rinse coverage inside taller items, such as bottles.

TO CYCLE

(HR:MIN)

ProDry™:

0:10 to 0:50

Extended

ProDry™ (includes

ProDry™ time):

0:40 to 1:20

Heat Dry:

0:10 to 0:50

Extended

Heat Dry

(includes Heat

Dry time):

0:40 to 1:20

0:00 to 2:20 1.2 to 6.2

0:07 0

ADDED WATER

GALLONS

(LITERS)

(4.8 to 23.3)

Raises the main wash temperature to improve cleaning for loads containing tough, baked-on food.

Runs the dishwasher at a later time or during off-peak electrical hours. Select a wash cycle and options. Touch the Delay keypad. Touch START/RESUME. Close the door ﬁrmly.

NOTE: Anytime the door is opened (such as, to add a dish), the Start/Resume keypad must be touched again to resume the delay countdown.

ProWash™

Tough

Normal

Available

with any

cycle

Raises the main wash temperate from 105°F (41°C) to either 130°F (55°C) or 140°F (60°C).

Delays the start of a cycle to the speciﬁed time.

0:00 to 0:30 0 to 3.0

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