KitchenAid KUDK03CTWH2, KUDK03FTSS2, KUDK03ITBL2, KUDK03ITBT2, KUDM03FTWH1 Owner’s Manual

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Thank you for Choosing KitchenAid®Appliances. We hold our company to the highest quality standards and it is important to us that you have a positive experience owning a

KitchenAid®product. For your convenience, we have provided an easy to follow User Instruction Book. These instructions include a 'Troubleshooting"

section to help you through any problems you may encounter.

For additional information, you can visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)section of our website at www.kitchenaid.com. If

you need further assistance using your KitchenAid dishwasher, please contact us at 1-800-422-1230. In Canada: visit www.kitchenaid.ca or call 1-800-807-6777.

Have your complete model and serial number ready. You can find your model and serial number on the label located near the door

on the right-hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior.

Para obtener acceso a "lnstrucciones para el usuario de lalavavajillas" en espaSol, o para obtener informaci6n adicional acerca de

su producto, visite: www.kitchenaid.com Tenga listo su nQmerocompleto de modelo y de serie. Puede encontrar su nQmero de modelo y de serie en la etiqueta ubicada

cerca de la puerta, al lado derecho o izquierdo del interior de la lavavajillas.

Table of Contents

DISHWASHERSAFETY.............................................................1

QUICK STEPS.............................................................................3

DISHWASHERUSE....................................................................3

CYCLEAND OPTION DESCRIPTIONS....................................5

DISHWASHERFEATURES........................................................7

DISHWASHERCARE .................................................................9

TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................10

WARRANTY..............................................................................12

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.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't 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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iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

WARN ING: When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: [] Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. [] Do not tamper with controls. [] 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.

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 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

[] 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.

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

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.

Prepare and load dishwasher.

Select a cycle and option.

for cleaning and

rinse aid for drying.

Add detergent _ ......

STEP1

Prepare and Load the Dishwasher

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

washing.

Upper rack Lower rack

Make sure nothing keeps spray arm(s) from spinning freely. It is important for the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces.

_ Start dishwasher.

When loading silverware, always place sharp

items pointing down and avoid "nesting" as shown.

STEP2

Add Detergent NOTE: Ifyou do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse

cycle. Do not use detergent.

• Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add powder, liquid or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle.

• Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent

results in better cleaning. Store tightly

closed detergent B container in a cool, dry place.

• Make sure that when the dishwasher door is closed no items are blocking the detergent dispenser.

• Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and inward to the spray as shown. This will improve cleaning and drying results.

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

• Place plastics, small plates and glasses in the upper rack. Wash only plastic 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 the racks.

A. Cover latch B. Main Wash section C. Pre-Wash section

The amount of detergent to use depends on: How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads

require more detergent. The hardness of the water - If you use too little in hard water,

dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water, glassware will etch.

Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon) [typical water softener water and some city water]

Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. gallon) [well water and some city water]

Dependingonyourwaterhardness,filltheMainWashsection ofthedispenserasshown.FillthePre-Washsectiontothe levelshown,ifneeded.

NOTE:Fillamountsshown areforstandardpowdered detergent.Follow

instructionsonthepackage whenusingother

Soft Water HardWater

iVlainWash Pre-Wash

dishwasherdetergent.

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 heat dry option will not perform as well without rinse aid.

• Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to drain off of the dishes after the final

rinse.

• Rinse aid helps to reduce excess moisture on the dish racks and interior of your dishwasher.

• Check the rinse aid indicator. Add rinse aid when indicator drops to "Add" level.

To add rinse aid, turn the dispenser cap Lock • to "Refill" and lift off. Pour rinse aid into >>n

the opening until the indicator level is at

"Full." Replace the dispenser cap and

turn to "Lock." Make sure cap is fully locked. Refill

¼turn to lock

NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting of 2 will give good

results. If you have hard water or notice rings or spots, try a higher setting. Turn

the arrow adjuster inside the dispenser by either using your fingers or inserting

a flat-blade screwdriver into the center of the arrow and turning.

STEP 3

Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model) See "Cycle and Option Descriptions" charts in the following

section. Heavier cycles and options affect cycle length. Some cycles and

options will take up to 31/2hours to complete.

Select Options (options vary by model) See "Cycle and Option Descriptions" charts in the following

section. You can customize your cycles by pressing the options desired.

Full Add

STEP4

Start or Resume a Cycle

Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the water is hot. Turn off water.

Push door firmly closed. The door latches automatically. Select the wash cycle and options desired OR press START/RESUME to repeat the same cycle and options as in the previous wash cycle.

You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. Open the door slowly and add the item. Close the door firmly.

Press START/RESUME.

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__ CYCLES ..................................... _.......................................................... OPTIONS

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This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all the cycles and options described.

Rinse ; Scrub A L _Y DelayDuty Wash CRina Cleanup Only =_eam rro_cruo _r

• Washing

• Drying

• Clean

• Sanitized

CYCLES DISH LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS

WASH TIME (HH:MM)

Cycle Cycle + Options *Maximum

Minimum Minimum

_O_............... for hard-to-cleanl heavily During the Wash, the wash action 39 2 09 3:30

Heavy soiled pots, pans, casseroles, repeatedly pause for several seconds.

_,,._Duty j and regular tableware.

Use for loads with normal The energy-usage label is based on this 1:11 1:41 3:30

amounts of food soil. cycle• During the wash, the wash action

..............................._ will repeatedly pause for several seconds.

_-- i use for lightly soiled items or During the Washl the Wash action will !:17 !:47 2:51

L,ght/ china and crystal, repeatedly pause for several seconds.

(, Ch,na

Use to quickly wash

This cycle does not dry.

0:30 none none

prerinsed glasses or dish loads.

.............. Use for rinsing dishes This Cycle does not dry. 0 10 none none

Rinse glasses, and silverware that r_o n,,t se deter,-ent

., will not be washed right away.

You can customize your cycle by selecting an option, See option selections, If you change your mind, press the option again to turn off the option, or select a different option. You can change an option anytime before the selected option begins,

*Maximum wash times depend on water temperature, heavy soil condition, dish load size and options selected.

amountsofsoil raisesthewatertemperatureinthefinalrinseto cycle,

approximately155°F(68°C).Theoptionaddsheatandtime

tothecycle.

fO "_ Pans, casseroles, etc. with Activates the PROSCRUB spray jets and provides Heavy Duty or Normal

ProScrub tough food soil. intensified water spray to the back of the lower level rack. cycle

i............................j May add heat and time to the cycle.

To sanitize your dishes and Raises the water temperature in the final rinse to Normal cycle. Heavy

glassware in accordance approximately 155°E (68°0). This high temperature rinse Duty cycle automatically

with NSF/ANSl Standard sanitizes your dishes and glassware in accordance with uses Sani Rinse. Only

184 for Residential NSF/ANSl Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers. these sanitization cycles

Dishwashers. Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for have been designed to

license d food estab!ishments, meet the NSF/ANSI

The Sanitize or San! Rinse option adds heat and time to the requirements"

cycle.

Loads containing tough, Increases the target water temperature during the wash Heavy Duty or Normal baked-on food. portions of the cycle, cycles

Adds heat, wash time and water to the cycle.

For best dry ng reSUlts dry Turn OFF when loads Contain plastic d nnerware that may be All CYcles except Rinse

mDerat dishes with heat. sensitive to high temperaturesl Only. Automatic with all

OLo_J i . . : i • • wash cycles unless you

........................... This option with the use of rinse aid will provide the best . . o.

drying performance. _urn !_°_:

To run your dish washer at Delays the start of a cycle up to 4 hours. All cycles, except Rinse a later time or during off- Select a wash cycle and options. Press 4 Hour Delay. Press Only

peak hours. START/RESUME. Close the door firmly.

Control Lock To avoid unintended use of To turn on Lock press and hold Heat Dry for at least Anytime

(O............... your d shwasher, or cyc e 4 seconds

Heat ¼ .. . ¼ •

Dr ancl opt on cnanges our ng

_ Y To turn off Lock press and hold Heat Dry for at east

a CYC!e. 4 seconds.

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.

CONTROL PURPOSE COMMENTS

To start or resume a If the door is opened during a cycle or the power is interrupted, the Start!Resume indicator wash cYcle flashes, The cycle will net resume until the door is closed and Start!Resume is pressed,

To cancelwash cycle

Close the door firmly. The dishwasher starts a 2-minute drain (if needed). Let the dishwasher drain completely.

O Washing TOfollow the Clean indicator glows when a Cycle is finished. ® Dry,og progress of your

" fyouseeCttheSan Rnseopton, whenthesan Rnsecyceisfnshed, theSantzed ndcator

O Clean d snwasner cyc e

- s_otz_d glows. If your dishwasher did not properly sanitize your dishesl the light flashes at the end of the

cyc_e. This can happen if the cyc_e is interrupted_ _rthe water c_u_d n_t be heated t_ the required

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Your KitchenAid dishwasher may have some or all of these features.

PROSCRUB ®Wash Area

The PROSCRUB _wash area is located at the back of the lower level rack.

NOTE: You must select the PROSCRUB _ wash option to use this feature. Make sure

items do not interfere with the water feed tube, spray arms, or PROSCRUB _ spray

jets.

• Load pans, casserole dishes, etc. in the back of the lower dish rack with

the soiled surfaces facing the

PROSCRUB _spray jets.

• Only one row of items may face the PROSCRUB ®spray jets. Stacking, overlapping or nesting items will keep the

PROSCRUB _spray jets from contacting all of the surfaces.

Removable Lower Level Rack Inserts

IMPORTANT: This insert must be used when using the

PROSCRUB®wash option. All insert tines should be in the up position, and the dish should be placed in the open, middle section

facing the PROSCRUB®spray jets. The double and single removable rack inserts allow you to adjust

the rack for the type of load you are washing. This is useful when washing a variety of dishes, pots and pans, or roasters.

CULINARY CADDY ® Utensil Basket Use the utensil basket to hold specialty

cooking utensils (serving spoons, spatulas, and similar items), or overflow

silverware items. The basket hangs on the bottom rack in

the right-hand corner. Load the basket while it is on the bottom rack or remove

the basket for loading on a counter or table.

NOTE: Spin the spray arms. Be sure items in the basket do not stop the rotation of the spray arms.

SURE-HOLD ®Small Items Mesh Pouch This pouch hangs on the front of

the bottom rack. Use it to hold small items that could otherwise "fly" around inside the dishwasher during a cycle.

Adjustable 2-Position Mid Level Rack

After removing the culinary tool rack, you can raise or lower the mid level rack to fit tall items in either the mid level or bottom rack.

Adjusters are located on each side of the mid level rack. Each adjuster has 2 preset positions. The high and low positions are

marked on the adjuster. IMPORTANT: If using the culinary tool baskets in the Down

position, the mid level rack must also be in the lowest position. To raise the rack, press both rack adjusters and lift the rack until it

is in the Up position and level. To lower the rack, \

press both rack \\ adjusters and slide the rack back to its lower

position. NOTE: The mid level

rack must be level.

A. Double rack insert B. Single rack insert

To install lower level inserts: NOTE: It will be easier to install the inserts if you remove the

silverware basket from the rack.

1. Place the double insert end legs under the 3rd wire from the right and single insert legs under the 2nd wire from the right.

IMPORTANT: Make sure that the curved wires, on the bottom

of the insert, fit over the wires in the bottom of the rack.

2. Push down on insert until handle fits against outer rack edge.

3. When center tab under handle locks in under the middle side rack wire, the insert is in place.

To remove lower level inserts: Pull handle out to the right and lift up to release and lift insert out of

rack.

SURE-HOLD _ Cup and Stemware Holder Fold down the extra shelf on the left-hand or right-hand side of the

mid level rack to hold additional cups, stemware or long items such as utensils and spatulas.

To install rack inserts:

Place the insert end legs under the front or back rack wire as shown below. Push down on the center insert wire until it slides

into the holding clip on either side of the center in the bottom of the rack.

NOTE: Remove the culinary tool basket(s) when washing tall stemware or other tall items in the mid level rack.

FLEXI-FOLD DOWN TM Flexible Tines

The row of tines on the left-hand and right-hand sides of the mid-level rack

can be adjusted to make room for a variety of dishes.

To adjust the fold-down tines:

1. Grasp the tip of the tine that is in the tine holder.

2. Gently push the tine out of the holder.

3. Lay the tines down, toward the center of the rack.

SURE-HOLD e_Light Item Clips The light item clips hold lightweight plastic items

such as cups, lids, or bowls in place during washing.

To move a clip:

1. Pull the clip up and off the tine.

2. Reposition the clip on another tine.

Removable Mid Level Rack Inserts

Your dishwasher has two removable mid level rack inserts which allow you to adjust the rack to the type of load you are washing.

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A. Lift removable insert wire to remove from holding clips

B. Holding clips

To remove inserts: Lift up on the insert wire located toward the center of the rack to

release the insert from the holding clips. Lift insert out of rack.

Removable Mid Level and Culinary Tool Racks

The removable racks allow you to A wash larger items such as stock

pots, roasters, and cookie sheets in the lower level rack.

IMPORTANT: Remove dishes B prior to removing the mid level rack from dishwasher.

To remove the rack:

1. To access track stops, pull A. Trackstop the rack forward until it stops B. Track

and clicks into place.

2. To open track stops, flip the track stop to the outside of the track.

3. After opening both track stops, slide front wheels up and out of the slot in track. Continue to pull rack forward in track and slide the back wheels up and out of the track.

4. Close track stops.

5. Slide rack tracks back into dishwasher.

To replace the rack:

1. Gently pull rack tracks forward in dishwasher until they stop and click into place.

2. To open track stops, flip the track stop to the outside of the track.

3. Place the back rack rollers on each side of the rack into the track slot and roll the rack back into the tracks.

4. Insert front rack rollers on each side of the rack into the rack slots.

5. Close track stops on both sides of rack and slide rack back into dishwasher.

A. Removable rack inserts B. Insert holding clips

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