KitchenAid KDTE334G, KDTE234G, KDPE334G, KDPE234G, KDTE204G User Instructions
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DISHWASHER
USER INSTRUCTIONS
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website at www.kitchenaid.ca.
For future reference please make a note of your product model and serial numbers. These can be located near the door on the righthand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior.
Model Number _____________________________________________ Serial Number _____________________________________________
Table of Contents
DISHWASHER SAFETY ......................................................................... 1
WHAT’S NEW IN YOUR DISHWASHER ................................................ 3
PARTS AND FEATURES ........................................................................4
START-UP/QUICK REFERENCE .......................................................... 5
QUICK STEPS ....................................................................................... 5
DISHWASHER USE ............................................................................... 6
CYCLE AND OPTION DESCRIPTIONS................................................. 8
DISHWASHER FEATURES .................................................................. 11
FILTRATION SYSTEM .......................................................................... 12
DISHWASHER CARE ........................................................................... 13
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................... 14
WARRANTY .......................................................................................... 17
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
DANGER
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.
follow instructions.
You
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
instructions.
follow
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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.
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Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in
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a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of children.
When loading items to be washed:
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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
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are properly in place.
■ 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 on the dishwasher.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in
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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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.
Do not push down on open door.
Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.
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WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
What’s New in Your Dishwasher
Energy
Congratulations on purchasing your water- and energy-efcient dishwasher! This dishwasher cleans
by spraying the dishes with water and pauses to allow the detergent to soak into and release the
soils on the dishes. The cycles are longer due to the soak and pauses for exceptional cleaning.
Your dishwasher contains an optical water sensor. The optical water sensor is used to determine
the optimum water and energy consumption for great cleaning performance. Efcient dishwashers
run longer to save water and energy, just as driving a car slower saves on gas. The rst cycle using
the sensor will run longer to calibrate the optical sensor.
Performance
Rinse Aid
Using rinse aid will optimize your drying and wash performance.
This dishwasher is specically designed to be used with rinse aid
for improved drying performance and controlling buildup of hard
water deposits. Energy-efcient dishwashers use less water and
energy, so they depend on the water “sheeting” action of rinse
aid for total optimal performance.
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Detergent
The United States and Canada have passed regulations limiting
the amount of phosphorus (phosphates) in the household
dishwasher detergents. Major manufacturers have reformulated
their dishwasher detergent for this change in detergents as
another step in eco-conscious awareness. With these changes,
we recommend quality tablets and packs for convenience and
improved performance.
Filtration System
Your dishwasher has the latest technology in dishwasher
ltration. This triple ltration system minimizes sound and
optimizes water and energy conservation while providing optimal
cleaning performance. Maintenance of your lters regularly will
sustain peak cleaning performance. We suggest you clean both
your upper and lower lters and rinse under running water at
least once a month.
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Side dry vent
(on some models)
Upper level wash
Water feed tube
Parts and Features
Model and serial number label
Water inlet opening
Heating element
Rinse aid dispenser reduces
spotting and improves drying.
Detergent dispenser
(dispenser location varies by model)
Pressurized spray nozzles
provide effective cleaning.
Overfill protection float
EQ Filtration System removes
soil from water and improves
cleaning action.
CULINARY RACK (on some models)
Premium top rack adjusters
FLEXI-FOLD DOWN™ adjustable tines
(on some models)
ProScrub® upper
(on some models)
Upper spray arm
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Utility basket
(on some models)
Bottle wash
(on some models)
Cup shelf
Rack handle
TOP RACK
Silverware basket
BOTTOM RACK
Start-Up/Quick Reference
Quick Steps
Clean EQ Wash System removable lters to maintain
peak performance
Cleaning the lters
periodically helps keep the
dishwasher working at peak
performance. The lters can
be found at the bottom center
of your dishwasher.
See “Filtration System”
section for information on
removing and maintaining
the lters.
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.
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Express Wash – When you need fast results
Efcient dishwashers run longer to save
water and energy, just as driving a car slower
saves on gas. When you need fast results,
the Express Wash will clean your dishes
using slightly more water and energy. Select
the Heat Dry or ProDry™ option to include
automatic drying (adds approximately 38 to
45 minutes to the Express Wash cycle).
ProWash™ cycle for optimal cleaning
The most advanced and versatile cycle.
ProWash™ cycle senses the soil amount
and toughness of soil to adjust the cycle for
optimal cleaning using only the amount of
water and energy needed. The ProWash™
and Tough cycles are recommended for
tough soil. No need to pre-rinse dishes;
just scrape leftover food into the trash or
disposal and load.
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 option), Start/Resume must be
touched each time.
Push the door rmly closed within 4 seconds
of touching Start/Resume. If the door is not
closed within 4 seconds, the Start/Resume
keypad LED will ash, an audible tone will be
heard, and the cycle will be canceled.
Remove bulk food and load dishwasher.
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Scrape off excess food into
garbage or food disposer.
Load dishes so that
water spray will reach
every surface.
Add detergent and rinse aid.
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Select a cycle and options (varies by model).
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Start the dishwasher.
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To start and resume a cycle, press
START/RESUME and close the door
within 4seconds. If the door is not
closed within 4 seconds, the Start/
Resume LED will ash, and the cycle
will not start.
Proper Detergent Dosing
High-quality premeasured tablets and packs are recommended
for improved performance.
It is possible to use too much detergent in your dishwasher.
This can lead to etching of your dishes. See “Add Detergent”
and “Add Rinse Aid” in the “Dishwasher Use” section, to
determine the amount of detergent needed based on your
water hardness.
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Dishwasher Use
STEP 1
Prepare and Load the Dishwasher
IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks, and
other hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers
before washing.
10-place load – upper rack 10-place load – lower rack
12-place load – upper rack 12-place load – lower rack
■ Check that nothing blocks the upper or lower spray arm.
Items in rack can block
the spray arms.
■ When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing
down and avoid nesting, as shown. If your silverware does not
t 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.
STEP 2
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
lming on dishes. Using tablets
and packs over time will start to
reduce or eliminate white lm.
They are suitable for all hardness
and soil levels. Also, by using a rinse aid, you can minimize repeat
buildup of white lm (not all packs and tablets contain rinse aid).
Always place premeasured detergents in main compartment and
slide lid closed.
NOTE: Follow instructions on the package when using other
dishwasher detergent types.
■ 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.
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■ 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 ow
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.
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To close lid To open lid
Place selected detergent in
the dispenser. Place nger, as
shown, and slide lid closed.
Press rmly until it clicks.
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Push OPEN, as shown,
and the lid will slide open.
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