KitchenAid KUDL15FXWH7, KUDL15FXWH5, KUDL15FXSS7, KUDL15FXSS5, KUDL15FXSS4 Owner’s Manual
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DISHWASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS
dishwasher at www.kitchenaid.ca.
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on the right-hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior.
Model Number _____________________________________________ Serial Number_____________________________________________
Table of Contents
DISHWASHER SAFETY ............................................................. 2
PARTS AND FEATURES............................................................ 4
START-UP/QUICK REFERENCE..............................................5
QUICK STEPS.............................................................................6
DISHWASHER USE....................................................................7
CYCLE AND OPTION DESCRIPTIONS....................................9
DISHWASHER FEEDBACK SECTION.................................... 13
DISHWASHER FEATURES......................................................14
FILTRATION SYSTEM.............................................................. 16
DISHWASHER CARE...............................................................18
TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................19
WARRANTY.............................................................................. 22
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Dishwasher Safety
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
You
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow
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.
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:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■ Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.
■ 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 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
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.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE 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.
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.
WARNING
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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Upper level wash
Model and serial number label
Water inlet opening
Heating element
Detergent dispenser
(style and location vary)
Water feed tube
Lower spray arm
Overfill protection float
Control panel
BOTTOM RACK
TOP RACK
Flexible fold-down tines
(on some models)
Cup shelves with
stemware holder
Silverware basket
Upper spray arm
Flexible fold-down tines
Active vents
(on some models)
Rinse aid dispenser reduces spotting
and improves drying.
ProScrub® (on some models)
powerful jets target water toward pots,
pans, or casserole dishes loaded in the
back of the dishwasher to clean
stubborn messes.
EQ Filtration System removes soil
from water and improves cleaning action.
Pressurized spray nozzles and variable
speed motor provide effective cleaning.
Culinary Caddy
®
utensil basket
(on some models)
Culinary tool rack/3rd level rack
(on some models)
Rack handle
Premium top rack
adjusters
Parts and Features
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Start-Up/Quick Reference (varies by model)
USE RINSE AID FOR
BETTER DRYING
Lock
Refill
Full
Add
or
SLIDE
Back of
dishwasher
Clean EQ Wash System r emovable filters to maintain
peak performance.
Cleaning the filters
periodically helps keep the
dishwasher working at peak
performance. The filters can
be found at the bottom center
of your dishwasher .
See the “Filtration System”
section for information on
removing and maintaining
the filters.
IMPORTANT: Do not block detergent dispenser.
For hinged style detergent
dispensers, tall items placed
in the lower rack may block
the dispenser door . Cookie
sheets and cutting boards
loaded on the left-hand side
of the dishwasher can easily
block the dispenser. If
detergent is inside of the
dispenser or on the bottom of
the tub after the cycle is
complete, the dispenser was
blocked.
Drying - Rinse aid is essential.
You must use a drying agent
such as a rinse aid for good
drying performance (sample
included). Rinse aid along
with the Heat Dry or ProDry™
option will provide best drying
and avoid excessive moisture
in the dishwasher interior.
For best drying, use the Heat
Dry or ProDry™ option.
Dispensers vary by model
1 Hour Wash - When you need fast results.
Efficient dishwashers run longer to save water
and energy, just as driving a car slower saves
on gas. When you need fast results, the
1 Hour Wash will clean your dish es u sing
slightly more water and energy. Select the
Heat Dry or ProDry™ option to speed drying
times (adds approximately 27 to 35 minutes
to the 1 Hour Wash cycle)
.
ProWash™ cycle for optimal cleaning
The most advanced and versatile cycle.
ProWash™ cycle senses the loa d size, 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 Heavy Duty cycles are
recommended for tough soil. No need to
prerinse dishes; just scrape and load.
ProScrub® option for loading to clean baked-on food
(some models)
When the ProScrub
option is selected, it
provides a
concentrated wash
on the back of the
lower dish rack for
hard-to-clean dishes.
Place these dishes
with the soiled
surface of the dish
toward the
ProScrub
®
spray jets
in the lower rack of
the dishwasher.
®
Press 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), the Start/Resume button must
be pressed each time.
If the Start/Resume button is located on top of
door: Push door firmly closed within
3 seconds of pressing STAR T/RESUME. If the
door is not closed within 4 seconds, the Start/
Resume button LED will flash, an audible tone
will be heard, and the cycle will not start.
Proper Detergent Dosing
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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Quick Steps
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Prepare and load
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dishwasher.
Add detergent for cleaning and rinse aid for drying.
2
Select a cycle and option.
3
Start dishwasher.
4
NOTE: If the Start/Resume
button is located on the top of
door, push door firmly closed
within 3 seconds of pressing
START/RESUME.
Dispensers vary by model.
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Do not block spray arms
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
10-place load – silverware basket
1.Teaspoon
2.Salad fork
3.Dinner fork
4.Knife
5.Tablespoon/large
serving spoon
6.Large serving fork
■ Make sure nothing keeps spray
arm(s) from 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 th e racks.
■ Improper loading can cause dishes to be chipped or damaged.
When loading glasses or mugs, it is best to load these items
in between rows of tines instead of loading them over tines
as shown.
■ When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing
down. Mix items in each section of the basket with some
pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot
reach nested items.
12-place load – silverware basket
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