KitchenAid KDS20A Owner’s Manual
KitchenAid ®Triple Protection Warranties
One Year Full Warranty on Complete Dishwasher
ttobart ( ()rt),:)ration ;;,arrant _,ttli'-, Kit( henAi(t Dishwasher to the original ,:)r subsequent owner's
when operated within the Unih,(I StaLes arl(t ill m)rmal h()me USe, against defective malerial and
workmanship for one \ear tr()m (late ()l (_riginal installation (ff buih-in n/odels or one year from
dab, of original t)ur( ha_,e ()1(om, erfil)le i)()rtable model_. Hobart will, through one ol i_:sdistributor_,
or ()ne ol their authorized Kit( henAid "_er\ I(Ing oudet_, repair or replace, Ire(, of charge, inclu(ting
service an(I labor, all i)art _, round to be del('(li',e aim _,ubie(l to ",u(h warranty.
FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON HOBART GOLD SEAL
ONE-HALF HORSEPOWER MOTOR
In addition to the one year full warranty on the complete dishwasher, if the one-half borse-
power motor fails as the result of normal home use during the following four years, Hobart will,
through one of its distributors or one of their authorized KitchenAid servicing outlets, replace
the motor. Labor charges for the motor replacement will be the responsibility of the owner.
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In addition to the one year full warranty on the complete dishwasher, if the TriDura @porcelain-
on-steel tank or inner door develops a water leak as the result of normal home use during
the following nine years, Hobart ,,viii, through one of its distributors or one of their authorized
KitchenAid servicing outlets, replace the tank or inner door. Labor charges for the tank/inner
door replacement will be the responsibility of the owner.
1 Call your dealer or repair service he recommends.
2. If for some reason he is not available, or ii: you now reside in an area other than where the
unit was purchascd, look in the Yellow Pages of your phone book under "Dishwashing Ma-
chines" for authorized KitchenAid servicing outlets.
3. If you are unable to obtain satisfactory service in this manner, contact the KitchenAid wholesale
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distributor, He is listed in the Yellow Pages of all metro area phone books under"Dishwashing
Machines." A comp_ete d/stri.butor lis__rinted in the Use and Care Guide furnished
with the product.
4. All ser\ ic_e sh()uld I)_,'handled h)__allv I)\ the (k,,ller Iron1 whom you purchased the unit or an
aulhc)rized Kit(henAid ,,er_i(ing outlet ()r \_holesak' distribut()r. I1 your local service is n,::)t
satisfa(t()rv, contact the Custc)me_ Relations Departnlent, KitchenAid l)ivision, Hobart Cor-
t)c)ration lr(w, ()hio 4_;74. Phone _51 _) :;}_-717!.
lhe ab(:,ve warrnntm,_ (k) not apt)i', to damage resuhing/r{)m a( (ident, alteration, misu_,e, abuse,
improper insta!lati()n, or installation not in a((()rdan(e with I()_.al electrical and plunrbing codes.
Hobart does not as_,ume any rest)onsih, ilit,, _or ,.()nsequential damages. Some states (Io not allow
the ,ex(lusi(n_ ()r limitation of in(Mental ()r ,:()n'wquential damages, so the above limitation or
exclusion n/a\ not al)pl,, t() you.
TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON TRIDURA ®
PORCELAIN-ON-STEEL TANK AND INNER DOOR
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WHO TO CALL FOR SERVICE
WHAT IS NOT COVERFI-)
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
KilchenAid Division _k HO.BA I=1T_ Troy, Ohio 45374
If you have questions specifically related to this booklet write to: ManaRer. Customer Relations
Dept., KitchenAid Division, Hobart Corporation, Troy, Ohio 45374
KitchenAid and TriDura are registered trademarks of Hobart Corporation
_' Hobar_ (orpor,lt_on, 1981
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Table of Contents
Warranty ................. Inside Front Cover
Should You Ever Need Service ............ 1
Important Information ................... 1
Safety Instructions ....................... 2
Operating Your Dishwasher .............. 2
Loading Your Dishwasher ................ 2-6
• Upper Rack .......................... 3-5
• Lower Rack .......................... 5-6
• Silverware Basket ..................... 6
• Small Items Basket .................... 6
Filling Detergent Dispenser ............... 7
Filling Rinse Agent Dispenser ............. 8
Dishwasher Cycles ...................... 8-9
Control Panel Lights .................... 10
• Action Indicator Lights ................ 10
• Sani Heat Light ....................... 10
• Rinsed Only Light .................... 10
Care of Your Dishwasher ............... 10-11
• Cleaning ............................ 10-11
• Removing Dishwasher Racks ........... 11
• Filtration System ..................... 11
Energy Savings and Your Dishwasher ...... 12
Convertible Portables .................. 12-14
Seasonal Storage ....................... 14
Changing Front Panels .................. 15
Problem, Cause, Solution Chart .......... 16-19
Should You Ever Need Service
IN ALL CORRESPONDENCE, PLEASE GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: DATE, YOUR
NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, KIN[] OF APPLIANCE, BRAND, MODEL NUMBER,
SERIAL NUMBER, DATE PURCHASED, DEALER FROM WHICH PURCHASED (INCLUDE AD-
DRESS), SERVICING AGENT'S NAME AND ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT FROM DEALER'S, LOCATION
OF APPLIANCE, AND CLEARLY DESCRIBE PROBLEM AND SERVICE REQUIRED.
STEP 1...
If your dishwasher should fail to operate, check
the following list before calling your dealer and
save the cost of a service call.
a. Is fuse blown or circuit breaker ()pen? On
portable models, is cord plugged into a
grounded outlet?
b. ls the door closed, latched, and cycle se-
lected?
c. Is the overflow protection float in place?
See page 11.
d. Is the water supply to the dishwasher turned
on?
e. Have you read your Use and Care Guide for
complete instructions?
If your dishwasher is not washing properly, please
see Problem, Cause, Solution Chart, pages 16
thru 19.
STEP 2...
If the above suggestions do not solve the problem
see "WHO TO CALL FOR SERVICE" listed in War-
ranty Statement, previous page.
STEP 3...
I{ you are not satisfied with the action taken, con-
tact MACAP--the Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel. This is a group of independent con-
sumer experts, voicing consumer views at the
highest levels of the major appliance industry.
Please contact them only when the dealer, au-
thorized servicing outlet, wholesale distributor
and Hobart Corporation have failed to resolve
your problem.
ADDRESS: Major Appliance Consumer Action
Panel, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois
60606. MACAP will in turn inform us of your
action.
Important
Please fill out your ownership registration card
and mail. Return of this card will enable us to
contact you in the unlikely event of a product
safety nolifitalion. This will assist us in complying
with the provisions of the consumer product safety
act. THIS CARD DOES NOT VERIFY YOUR
WARRANTY.
Keep a col)} of the bill of sale showing4 date of
washer. Ttli_ _ ill l)lovi(/e \(_u wllh proof of f)ur-
base for in warranty service
Information
Please complete the following for your personal
records. You will need this information should
service ever be necessary on your dishwasher.
\l(,cJel Num/)t,r* Dealer's Name
%'ria] Numher* Address
Dat(, Purcha_e(I Phone
I)aie I nsia[ll,d
"_,t( )D[ I ,ind S[ RI,\I ,NI.J,MBERS are Io_ ated on a label
,+', Ihl, I{It Ri(l(, (it (]lll)r iq)(,rlln_!
Safety Instructions
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[_ KITCHENAID DISHWASHERS OP-
converted to operate on 220 vohs, 50 hertz house
currc-n_.
FC)R SAFE FY'S SAKE . . . remove the door hinges
or [at(h mechanism if your dishwasher is dis-
(arded, or otherwise not in use. In California it is
a misdemeanor for anyone discarding the appli-
ance not to follow this safety procedure which
can save the lives of curious children at play.
ERATE ON 115 VOLTS, 60 HERIZ
A.C. house current. They cannot be
A possibility exists that HYDROGEN GAS MAY
FORM IN AN UNUSED HOUSEHOLD WATER
HEATING SYSTEM (generally requires two weeks
or more). To prevent the remote possibility of in-
jury, we suggest opening the hot water faucet at
the sink before starting the dishwasher. I( hydro-
sen is present, there will probably be a sound
such as air escaping as the water begins to flow.
Avoid smoking or any open {lame near the faucet
while it is open.
CAUTION: To protect against possible rupture of fin
valve, BE SURE water lines leading to the dishwasher
as well as water lines in the dishwasher are protected
against freezing. Such ruptures are not covered by
the warranty.
Operating Your Dishwasher
Step 1 ... Load dishes into racks according to in-
structions on pages 2 through 6.
Step 2... Add detergent to detergent dispenser--
page 7. Check rinse agent dispenser--
pa_e 8.
Step 3... Close and latch door.
Step 4... Push button for desired cycle -see page
Loading Your Dishwasher
PREPARING THE LOAD
No hand rinsing is necessary. Scrape leftover food,
bones, toothpicks and other hard items from
dishes, silverware, pans, etc. Note: f)o not pre-
wash dishes with liquid detergent, a< this type de-
tergent wil! (ause sudsing in the dishwasher. Such
sudsing will _low wash arm and cause poor clean-
ingand/orspottingand filming on the dishes.
Certain dried-on foods are more difficult to re-
move if left to dry over a period of time. If dishes
are not going to be washed fairly soon after use,
run a Rinse & tSold Cycle. This cycle rinses most
of the soil from dishes and generally keeps them
moist until the next wash cycle is run.
SPECIAL ITEM tOADING
Fragile or Lightweight Items Load Stemware,
Glasses and Lightweight items by securing in a
stable manner. The upper rack pro\.ides the most
stability for such items.
China or Crystal A few types of crystal and china
may be damm4ed by the combined action of high
water temperatures, detergents, and wash action
in a dishwasher. Check china or crystal manufac-
turer's recommendations he(ause manufacturing
processes do \ ary.
Most f)eco_aled Fine Chim/manutactured h_da\
is color safe rn automalic didwcadler_,. [)e(()ra
tions under lhe glaze,, thcP, protecled by an over
glaze, are usually safe from fading. [)e_m/lUm,
af)plied over ttle glaze and then fired into tt, are
often dishwa_her',afe. Older patterns made in tlni_
manner may be subject to color fading. When in
doubt as to,,vheliler your china is dishwasher safe,
first check with the china manufacturer. If the
manufacturer cannot be contacted, a small piece
of china may be test-washed for several weeks to
determine if the pattern will fade. It is the user'_
responsibility to determine if delicate crystal and
china dTould he dishwadTer washed.
Plastics Dishe', molded fr(tm r_lelamine _.om-
pound,, (_,u_h a'_ ,\lelma() may be _-afel} dish-
\_,astler vvash(:'d. ()lher piaqic ulerT_,il< \'ar_ in their
ability to \_ilM, tand high water temperature and
detergent_, u<ed ir3 an automatic di_h\va_,her.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
9 for description of cycles. The rest is
automatic. The dishwasher will rinse,
wash and dry according to the cycle
selected and then turn itself off.
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Loading Your Dishwasher
DO NOT DISHWASHER WASH
Willie zhe maiority of tableware and cookware
ma_, be safely dishwasher washed, there are some
materials and types f_f construction which are not
_om[x_tible with dishwasher washing. The follow-
in_, items should NOT be dishwasher washed un-
less labeled dishv,,asher safe by their manufacturer.
Anodized Aluminum-- high temperature and de-
tergent ingredients may affect the finish.
Antique or Hand Painted China--may fade if no
prote(tive overglaze.
Cast Iron ttigh water temperature and detergent
ingredients will remove the seasoning finish and
(ause ru,,t irl'4
Dirilyte gold colored flatware that is not dish-
washer safe.
Hollow-handle Knives handles of some knives
are attached to the blades by adhesives that may
loosen during dishwasher washing.
Inexpensive Plastic check manufacturer'sre(om-
mendations.
Milk Glass due to the type of rnaterial, will turn
yellow with dishwasher washing.
Pewter---high temperature and detergent _ngredi-
ents may affect the finish.
Wooden Ware wood will warp and lose it,, finish
in dishwasher washing. Specially treated wood
will be marked dishwa<her safe by' the manufac-
turer.
Loading Variations--Adjustable Upper Rack
?he Superb,_ model has a 16-position upper rack
that can be easily,, adjusted whether full or empty.
TO ADJUST THE RACK
,_'()TE Alth(_ugh you may want both sides of tile
top ra(k at the same level, it is not neces-
,_ary for good cleaning results.
1. Pull upper rack out so knobs on either side of
rack are easily reached.
2. Pull knob (A) on side of rack out from retainer
plate, raise or lower it to level desired and place
knob pin into one of the four holes in retainer
High Position.. is used when loading platters, Low Position... is used when Io,_ding pitchers,
trays, large roasting pans and other baking utensils deep bowls, pans and tall stemware, i_! the upper
in the lower rack. rack.
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Loading Variations--Adiustable Upper Rack
Combination Position ... either side of rack may
be rai_ed or lowered independently of tile other
to acc_mm7odate extra large items in both racks.
Tilted Position... some items with concave bot-
tom surfaces may collect water. To obtain maxi-
mum drainage from bottoms, load all such items
on one side and tilt rack down on that side.
Loading Variations-uppe Rack
USE OF THE FLEX-O-DIVIDERS
In the center of the rack are two rows of fixed Each divider works independently of the others.
pins. On either side of the upper rack, there is Positions of any or all of the dividers can be
a pair of mowd_le dividers called Flex-O-Dividers. changed to fit InTr_in." needs.
The outside I_w of each pair of dividers adjusts
down toward side of rack.
TO ADJUST, pla_e thumb and index linger on pins
as shown. Press toward each other and secure
divider into any one of the several notches pro-
vided.
Outside Rows Inside Rows
The inside row of each pair of dividers folds down
toward the center pins.
TO ADJUST, place thumb as shown. Release pin
from tab and place divider in down position.
Loading Examples-uppe Rack
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Light\veight plastics or glassware and stemware Use Flex-O-Dividers to stabilize an all glass load.
should be locked into place using outside row of Glasses may be loaded between pins and over
dMders, pins, in a stable manner.
[(lad _IIII_X' _llt)'_ ,111(t IlllIg_ Ill ,t11\ ()t th(_' _u_,tal
l)()',IIl()I1",illu,.Iiat_'iIt_ in'.ur_'I)r_l>('IdtaindH_, lilt
( LII)', aT1(I IIILI_ \\ ilh ( ()11( <l\t' i)()tt()lll _LII Ia( ('_ t{),Ii(l
_ltainag_,.
Glasses, cups, bowls, saucers and pans may be
loaded together. Stability is important when load-
ing such items. Use the Flex-O-Dividers to sta-
bilize ware. See page 4.
Loading Examples--Lowe Rack
Maximum capacity of an all-plate load is obtained
by overlapping small plates on right side as shown.
Plates may be loaded front to ba_ k or side to side
as sho_'n.
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