KitchenAid KUDE03FTWH1, KUDE03FTWH0, KUDE03FTSS1, KUDE03FTSS0, KUDE03FTBL1 Owner’s Manual

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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.

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

CYCLEAND OPTION DESCRIPTIONS....................................4

DISHWASHERFEATURES........................................................6

FILTRATIONSYSTEM................................................................8

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 ".4 _,,
spinning freely. It is important for the water

spray to reach all soiled surfaces.

• 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.
When loading silverware, always place sharp

items pointing down and avoid "nesting" as
shown.

_ Start dishwasher.

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 A
results in better

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

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]

• Depending on your water hardness, fill the Main Wash section
of the dispenser as shown. Fillthe Pre-Wash section to the
level shown, if needed.

NOTE: FIll amounts shown
are for standard powdered

detergent. Follow
instructions on the package

when using other
dishwasher detergent.

Soft Water HardWare[

MainWash Pre-Wash

C

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
to "Refill" and lift off. Pour rinse aid into

the opening until the indicator level is at

"Full." Replace the dispenser cap and

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

Refill_:_C_

Lock

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.

Full
Add

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.

STEP4

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.

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.

OPTIONS • Washing

Pro_ ru" San H-Temp Dr 4 Hour

b¢ D / y

Rmse Scrub _ _ Delay • Clean

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

CYCLES DISH LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS

WASH TIME (HH:MM)

Cycle Cycle + Options *Maximum

Minimum Minimum

.............:! useforhard,to'cean heavily During thewash thewash actionwill 1:39 2:09 3:30

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

Duty

and regular {ablewarel

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.

Use for lightly soiled items or During the washl the wash action will 1:17 1:47 2:51

Light/ china and crystal, repeatedly pause for several seconds.

When you need fast results, This cycle does not dry. 0:60 0:90 0:60
the 1 Hour Wash will clean

your dishes using slightly

more water and energy.

Rinse glasses, and silverware that r_......+ _..._..÷.._._...÷

Use for rinsing dishes Th s cyc e does not dry. 0:10 none none

............Y) will not be washed nght away.

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OPTIONS DISH LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS USE WITH:

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

............................... May add heat and time to the cyc!e,

To sanitize your dishes and

glassware in accordance
with NSF/ANSI Standard
184 for Residential

Dishwashers.

Raises the water temperature in the final rinse to
approximately 155°F (68°C). This high temperature rinse

sanitizes your dishes and glassware in accordance with
NSF/ANSl Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers.

Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for
licensed food establishments.

The Sanitize or Sani Rinse option adds heat and time to the

Normal cycle. Heavy
Duty cycle automatically

uses Sani Rinse. Only
these sanitization cycles

have been designed to
meet the NSF/ANSl

requirements.

cycle.

................... Loads Containing toug h Increases the target water temperature during the wash Heavy DutY or Normal

mi-Ternp baked,on food. portions of the cycle, cycles

Scrub

Adds heat, wash t me and water to the cyc e.

For best drying results, dry Turn OFF when loads contain plastic dinnerware that may be All cycles, except Rinse
dishes with heat. sensitive to high temperatures. Only. Automatic with all

This option with the use of rinse aid will provide the best wash cycles unless you

drying performance, turn it off.

_---'i Torun .your dish washer at De ays the start Of a cYcle UPtO 4 hoUrS. All Cyc!es;except Rinse

4Hour a later time or during off Only

Delay , , " Select a wash CYCleand options. Press 4 H0ur De!ay. Press

j peaK nours

Control Lock To avoid unintended use of

your dishwasher, or cycle

and option changes during
a cycle.

START!RESUME. Close the door firmly.

To turn on Lock, press and hold Heat Dry for at least Anytime
4 seconds.

To turn off Lock, press and hold Heat Dry for at least
4 seconds.

When Control Lock is lit, all buttons are disabled. Ifyou press

any pad while your dishwasher is locked, the light flashes

3 times. The dishwasher door can be opened while the

controls are locked.

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 Orresume a if the door is opened during a cycle or the power iS interrupted, the Start/Resume indicator

wash cycle flashes. The cycle will not resume until the door is closed and Start!Resume is pressed.

To cancel wash
cycle

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

O W,,h,,g TOfollow the clean indicator glows when a Cycle is finished.
ODrylnng p.rogress of your fyouseecttheSan R nse opt onl when the San Rnsecyce sfnished, theSantzed ndcator

g Clea d!snwasner cyc!e glows if your dishwasher did not Properly sanitize your dishes, the light flashes at the end of the

B San t zed 1 .....

cycle. This can happen if the cycle Jsinterrupted, or the water could not be heated to the required

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.

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 ® 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.

Removable Mid Level and Culinary Tool Racks

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

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

IMPORTANT: Remove dishes
prior to removing the mid level

rack from dishwasher.
To remove the rack: A.Trackstop

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

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.

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.

Culinary Tool Rack
The culinary tool rack is designed with 2 movable baskets to hold

extra silverware, knives and cooking utensils.
Install the baskets in this up position when you have extra

silverware and flatware to wash.

Up position

Install the baskets in this down position when you have extra
silverware, knives, or utensils requiring more room to wash.

IMPORTANT: When you are using the culinary tool baskets in the
down position, the mid level rack must also be in the lowest

position.

Down position

Remove the front basket in the down position, when you are using
the cup shelves or other tall items in the mid level rack for more
room.

Your dishwasher has the latest technology in dishwasher filtration. This triple filtration system minimizes sound and optimizes water and
energy consumption while providing superior cleaning performance. Throughout the life of your dishwasher, the filter will require
maintenance to sustain peak cleaning pedormance.

The triple filter system consists of 2 parts, an upper filter

assembly and a lower filter.

• The upper filter assembly keeps oversized items and
foreign objects, along with very fine food particles, out of
the pump.

• The lower filter keeps food from being recirculated onto
your dishware.

The filters may need to be cleaned when:

• Visible objects or soils are on the Upper Filter Assembly.

• There is degradation in cleaning performance (that is,
soils still present on dishes).

• Dishes feel gritty to the touch.

It is very easy to remove and maintain the filters. The chart
below shows the recommended cleaning frequency.

Locating

I

Lower Filter

RECOMMENDED TIME INTERVAL TO CLEAN YOUR FILTER

Number of Loads If you wash If you scrape and rinse If you only scrape If you do not scrape or rinse
Per Week before loading before loading before loading* before loading

Once per year Once per year Twice per year Every two m0nths

4-7 Once per year Once per year Twice per year Once per month
8'12 ' once per year Twice per year ' Every three months Every two weeks

13-14 Once per year Twice per year Every three months Once per week

*Manufacturer's recommendation: This practice will eliminate the water and energy that you use preparing your dishes. This will also save

you time and effort.

Very Hard Water

Ifyou have hard water (above 15 grains), clean your filter at least

once per month. Building up of white residue on your dishwasher
indicates hard water. For tips on removing spots and stains, see

"Troubleshooting" section.

Filter Removal Instructions

Turn the Upper Filter
Assembly 1/4turn

counterclockwise and lift
out.

2. Grasp the Lower Filter in
the circular opening, lift
slightly, and pull forward to

remove.

3. Clean the filters as shown
below.

Cleaning Instructions
IMPORTANT: Do not use wire brush, scouring pad, etc. as they

may damage the filters.
Rinse filter under running water until most soils are removed. If you

have hard-to-remove soils or calcium deposits from hard water, a
soft brush may be required.

_ _,.=ocating tab

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Toremove Upper Filter Assembly

Filter Reinstallation Instructions

1.

Noting the previous
illustrations, place the

Lower Filter under the
Locating Tabs in the _/

bottom of the dishwasher
so the round opening for

the Upper Filter Assembly
lines up with the round
opening in the bottom of _%_4

the tub.

To replace Upper Filter Assembly

2.

Insert the Upper Filter Assembly into the circular opening in
the Lower Filter.

3.

Slowly rotate the filter clockwise until it drops into place.
Continue to rotate until the filter is locked into place. If the
filter is not fully seated (still turns freely), continue to turn
the filter clockwise until it drops and locks into place.

NOTE: The Upper Filter Assembly arrow does not have to
align with the arrow in the Lower Filter as long as the filter is

locked.

IMPORTANT: Toavoid damage to dishwasher, do not operate your
dishwasher without the filters properly installed. Be sure the Lower

Filter is securely in place and the Upper Filter Assembly is locked
into place. If the Upper Filter Assembly turns freely, it is not locked

into place.

Cleaning the Dishwasher
Clean the exterior of the dishwasher with a soft, damp cloth and
mild detergent. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a

stainless steel cleaner is recommended.
Clean the interior of the dishwasher, with a paste of powdered

dishwasher detergent and water or use liquid dishwasher detergent
on a damp sponge to clean the cooled-down interior.

A white vinegar rinse may remove white spots and film. Vinegar is
an acid, and using it too often could damage your dishwasher.

Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a glass or dishwasher-safe
measuring cup on the bottom rack. Run the dishwasher through a

complete washing cycle using an air-dry or an energy-saving dry
option. Do not use detergent. Vinegar will mix with the wash water.

If you have a drain air gap,
check and clean it ifthe

dishwasher isn't draining _,-
well.

Storing the Dishwasher
If you will not be using the dishwasher during the summer months,
turn off the water and power supply to the dishwasher. In the

winter, if the dishwasher could be exposed to near freezing
temperatures or is left in a seasonal dwelling such as a second

home or vacation home, avoid water damage by having your
dishwasher winterized by authorized service personnel.