KitchenAid KUDE40CVBL3, KUDE70FVSS3, KUDE70FVPA4, KUDE70FVPA3, KUDE60FVWH3 Owner’s Manual

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

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

CYCLE AND OPTION DESCRIPTIONS....................................4

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

FILTRATIONSYSTEM ...............................................................7

DISHWASHERCARE.................................................................8

TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................9

WARRANTY..............................................................................11

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

WARNING: 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.

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.

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.

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Prepare and load

dishwasher.

rinse aid for

forcleaningand ,_....,

drying.

2 Add detergent _,_/.'

Prepare and Load the Dishwasher

IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other

hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers before
washing.

Select

a cycle and option.

_ Start dishwasher.

NOTE: Ifthe Start/Resume

button is located on the top of
door, push door firmly closed

within 3 seconds of pressing

Start/Resume.

Add Detergent

NOTE: If you 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 A
dishwasher detergent

results in better
cleaning. Store tightly

closed detergent B
container in acool, dry
place.

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.

)

• 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.

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. Fill the 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

Soft Water
Hard Water

Main Wash

i HardWaterSoftWater

Pre-Wash

detergent.

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.

Rinseaidkeepswaterfromformingdropletsthatcan
dryasspotsorstreaks.Theyalsoimprovedryingby
allowingwatertodrainoffofthedishesafterthefinal

rinse.
Rinseaidhelpstoreduceexcessmoistureonthedish

racksandinteriorofyourdishwasher.

• 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.

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.

Refill

Lock

turn to lock

Full
Add

STEP3

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.

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.

_Washlng
_Drylng
_Clean
_Sanltlzed

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

CYCLES DISH LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS

Cycle Cycle + Options *Maximum

Minimum Minimum

_'_ ................./ Use for hard't°-clean; heavily During the Wash; the Wash action Will li55 2i25 3i23

Heavy sol ed pots, pans, casseroles, repeatedly pause for several seconds.

L D_t_...._i and regu!ai tablewarel

Use for loads with normal
amounts of food soil.

_""i Use for iightly soiled items or During the Wash; the Wash action will 1:20 li50 3i14

Dght! china and crystal, repeatedly pause for several seconds.

China

When you need fast results,
the 1 Hour Wash will clean

your dishes using slightly

more water and energy.

The energy-usage label is based on this
cycle. During the wash, the wash action

will repeatedly pause for several seconds.

This cycle does not dry. For improved
drying, select the Heated Dry option,

adding 1/2hour to the wash cycle.

1:25 1:50 3:13

0:58 0:88 0:58

WASH TIME (HH:MM)

Use for rinsing dishes This cycle does not dry. 0:15 none none

Rinse glasses, and silverware that DO not use deter,_ent

Only

....................................._ wi!! not be Washed right away. ..... !

Youcancustomizeyourcyclebyselectinganoption•
Seeoptionselections•Ifyouchangeyourmind,presstheoptionagaintoturnofftheoption,orselectadifferentoption•Youcanchange
anoptionanytimebeforetheselectedoptionbegins•

*Maximumwashtimesdependonwatertemperature,heavysoilcondition,dishloadsizeandoptionsselected•

OPTIONS DISH LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS USE WITH:

...................._'_ Pans casseroles etcl Activates the PROSCRUB® spray jets and PrOVides Heaw Duty or Normal

ProScrub With tough food soil. intensified water spray to the back of the lower level rack. .....Wash Cycle ................

L,..,,_,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,/ May add heat and time to the cycle.

Tosanitize your dishes and
glassware in accordance

with NSF/ANSI Standard
184 for Residential

Dishwashers•

...................."/ Loads containing tough, increases the target water temperature during the wash Heaw Duty or Normal

Hi-Temp baked-on food. portions of the cycle, Wash CYC!es

_,,,_,_,_,_,_,_,_,_,_,_,_' dds heat, wash time and water to the CYC!el

For best drying results, dry
dishes with heat.

................... To rUnY0Ui dishWasher at Delays the start of a CYo!e up to 4 hour& All Cyclesl except Rinse

4H_'ayr a !ate[ t!me 9r dunng select a Washcycle and Options: Press 4 Hour De!ay. Press 0n!Y

...._, peaK nours

............... ! Start/Resume. C!ose the door firmly,

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

your dishwasher, or cycle 4 seconds•
and option changes during

a cycle•

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/ANSI 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

cycle•

Turn OFF when loads contain plastic dinnerware that may be

sensitive to high temperatures•

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

drying performance•

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

4 seconds•
When Control Lock is lit, all buttons are disabled• If you press

any pad while your dishwasher is locked, the light flashes
3 times• The dishwasher door can be opened while the

controls are locked•

Normal Wash cycle•
Heavy Duty cycle

automatically uses Sani
Rinse• Only these
sanitization cycles have

been designed to meet
the NSF/ANSI

requirements•

All cycles, except Rinse
Only. Automatic with all

wash cycles unless you
turn it off.

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 theStartiResume indicator

II wash cyc! e flashesi The cYC!e wi!l not resume unti! the door is closed and Sta_Resume is p!essed:

NOTE: If the Start/Resume button is located onthe top of door push door f rmly closed w thin

3 seconds of pressing Start/Resume.

To cancel wash
cycle

e Washing TOfollow the The Clean indicator glows Whena cYcle is finished.

Drying

_ Clean a snwasner cyc e glows_ If your dishwasher did not properly sanitize your dishes the light flashes at the end of the

Sanitized

progress of your

.. ; . . If you select the Sani Rinse option when the Sani Rinse cycle is finished the Sanitized indicator

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

cycle, This can happen if the cycle is interrupted, or the water could not be heated to the required

Dishw2s e : ea:h: :res

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

1. To access track stops, pull the
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.

A.Trackstop
B.Track

B

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.

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

position.

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.

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.

Downposition

Up position

Install the baskets in this down position when you have extra

silverware, knives, or utensils requiring more room to wash.

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

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.

Upper Filter

Assembly ..................

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

The filters may need to be cleaned when:

Locating

• 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

Lower Filter

below shows the recommended cleaning frequency.

RECOMMENDED TIME INTERVAL TO CLEAN YOUR FILTER

Number of Loads If you wash
Per Week before loading

1-3 Once per year
4-7 Once per year
8,12 Once per year Twice per year

13-14 Once per year Twice per year

*Manufacturer's recommendation: This practice will conserve the water and energy that you would have used to prepare your dishes. This

will also save you time and effort.

If you scrape and rinse If you only scrape
before loading before loading*

Once per year Twice per year
Once per year Twice per year

i

Eve_ three months
Every three months

If you do not scrape or rinse
before loading

Eve_ two months
once per month

Eve_ two Weeks
Once per week

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

1. Turn the Upper Filter
Assembly 1¼turn

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.

To remove Upper Filter Assembly

tab

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.

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

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: To avoid 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.

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Cleaning the Dishwasher
Clean the exterior of the dishwasher with a soft, damp cloth and
mild detergent. Ifyour 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 if the

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 aseasonal dwelling such as a second
home or vacation home, avoid water damage by having your

dishwasher winterized by authorized service personnel.