KitchenAid KUDI22GT2, KUDI22GT1, KUDI22GT0, KUDI220WWH4, KUDI220T5 Owner’s Manual

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Built-In Dishwasher

With Quiet Scrub TM System

Models KUDI22OT, KUDI220W

KUDI22GT

USE and CARE GUIDE

(KUDI22OT, KUDI22OW ILLUSTRATED)

(KUDI22GT NOT ILLUSTRATED)

Table o[ Contents

Important Safety Instructions ......... 3

Ownership Registration Card ........ 4

Important Facts ................... 4

Dishwasher Features ............... 5

Operating Your Dishwasher ......... 6

Automatic Water Heating ........... 6

Energy Saving Tips................. 6

Special Tips On Dishwasher Use ...... 7

Dishwasher Cycles ................ 8

ToCancel A Cycle ................ 9

Adding Dishware During A Cycle ... 9

Loading Your Dishwasher ........... 10

Upper Rack..................... 10

Lower Rack .................... 11

Silverware Basket ................ 12

Filling The Detergent Dispenser ....... 13

How Much Detergent To Use......... 13

Low Phosphate Detergents .......... 14

Rinse Agents ..................... 14

Caring For Your Dishwasher ......... 14

Seasonal Storage .................. 15

Drain Air Gap .................... 15

Sure-ScrubTM Wash System ........... 16-17

Problem, Cause, Solution Chart ....... 18-19

Removing Spots And Film ........... 19

Changing Front Panels ............. 20-22

Optional Front Panels .............. 22

If You Need Service Or Assistance ...... 23

Warranty .................... Back Cover

It isyour responsibility to be sure your dishwasher:

• Isinstalled by a qualified installer.

• Hasbeen installed where it is protected from the elements.

• Hasbeen installed on a floor strong enough to support its weight.

• Hasbeen properly connected to electricity, water and drain.*

• Hasbeen properly electrically grounded.*

• Hashad all hang tags and temporary labels removed.

• Isnot used by children or anyone unable

to operate it properly.

• Isproperly maintained.

*SeeInstallation Instructions for complete

information.

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using

....... your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the

following:

Read all instructions before using the

dishwasher.

10.

This dishwasher must be properly connected to electricity and water.

11.

Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.

4. Use only detergents and rinse agents 12. recommended for use in a dishwasher,

and keep them out of the reach of

children.

When loading items to be washed:

a. Locate sharp items so that they are

not likely to damage the door seal.

b. Load sharp knives with the handles

up to reduce risk of cut-type injuries.

DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked "dishwasher safe" or the

equivalent. For plastic items not so

13.

marked, check the manufacturers' recommendations.

DO NOT touch the heating element

14. during or immediately after use. Element must cool at least 20 minutes to avoid

injury.

15.

DO NOT operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly

in place.

DO NOT tamper with controls.

DO NOT abuse, sit on or stand on the

door or dish rack of the dishwasher.

To reduce the risk of injury, do not

allow children to play in or on a dishwasher.

If hot water has not been used recently (usually two weeks or longer], hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and the hot water pipes.

HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

To prevent injury or damage, before using your dishwasher, turn on all hot

water faucets and allow water to run for several minutes. This will allow

gases to escape. Do not smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it isopen.

When discarding an old dishwasher, always remove the door to prevent accidental entrapment.

Install the dishwasher on a floor that is level and strong enough to support the

weight.

To prevent electrical shock, disconnect electrical power supply to dishwasher before attempting to service.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Ownership Registration

Before you use your dishwasher, please fill out and mail your ownership registration card packed

with the Use and Care Guide. This card will enable usto contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification and assist us in complying with the provisions of the Consumer Product

Safety Act. Return of this card is not necessary to validate your warranty.

Keep a copy of the salesreceipt showing the date of purchase and/or date of installation of your

dishwasher. PROOF OF PURCHASEWILL INSUREYOU OF IN-WARRANTY SERVICE.

Write down the following information. You will need it if your dishwasher ever requires service.

Model Number*

Serial Number*

Date Purchased

Date Installed

Dealer's Name

Address

Phone

*Model and SerialNumbers are located on a label at the left sideof the door opening.

Important Facts

KitchenAid dishwashers operate on 115volts, 60 hertz A.C. house current. They cannot be converted to operate on 220 volts, 50 or 60 hertz house current.

Toprotect against possible rupture of fill valve, BESUREwater lines leading to the dishwasher as well aswater lines in the dishwasher are protected against freezing. Such ruptures are not

covered by the warranty. Seepage 15. Toprevent accidental entrapment, remove the door when removing an old dishwasher from

service or discarding it.

Dishwasher Features

1. Upper Level Power Wash (with ChinaGuard TM)

2. Lower Rack

3. Cutlery/Silverware Basket

4. Automatic RinseAgent Dispenser

5. Detergent Dispenser

6. Overflow Protection Float

7. 4-Way Hydro Sweep (with Jet Spray)

8. Self-Cleaning Filter

9. Removable Coarse Strainer

10. Heating Element

11. FIo-Thru TM Drying Fan

12. Quiet Scrub TM Sound Absorbing Insulation

Operating your

Automatic Water

Dishwasher

Step 1 Load dishes into racks according to

instructions on pages 10-12.

Step 2 Add detergent to detergent

dispenser. See page 13.

Step 3 Firmly close the door and latch it by

pushing the door handle down.

Step 4 Push button for desired cycle. Step 5 Advance Cycle Selection Dial slowly

to corresponding cycle. See page 8 for description of cycles.

Important: If Step 5 is omitted, the timer will automatically advance to the cycle selected in

Step 4. However, this requires more time than advancing the dial manually

Heating

Your KitchenAid dishwasher offers automatic water heating. For best dishwashing results,

water should be at least 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. To check the

temperature, use the faucet closest to your dishwasher.

1. Set the faucet control for the hottest water possible. Run water into a glass set

in the sink for at least one minute, allowing it to overflow.

2. Place a candy or meat thermometer in the glass and read it at the maximum setting.

3. If the temperature is too low, raise the setting on your water heater.

Energy Saving

Tips

KitchenAid Quiet Scrub TM System

Your KitchenAid dishwasher is equipped with a unique sound reduction system. The Quiet

ScrubTM System is designed to help eliminate the common sounds heard while a dish-

washer is operating. Important: MAKE SURE your dishwasher is

properly installed for quiet operation.

• Usethe ENERGYSAVERDRY (no heat)

option whenever possible. If your

incoming water temperature is 140°F (60°C) and you don't need your dishes

right away, it pays to air dry them.

• Flash dry dishes. After final rinse, unlatch door and advance Cycle Selection Dial to

Pots/Pans Cycle; open door and pull out

racks. Because of the heat buildup in dishware during the wash cycle, water evaporates quickly from the dishware.

Important: In hard water areas, flash drying

can increase the likelihood of spotting and

filming.

• Run the dishwasher only with a full load.

• Do not rinse dishware before loading.

• Use only the cycle and options that you need.

• Run the dishwasher at night during the

summer to avoid daytime heat load.

Special Tips on Dishwasher Use

What Can and Cannot Be Washed in Your Dishwasher

Most tableware, cookware and silverware can be safely washed in your KitchenAid dishwasher. If you have any doubts about a particular piece of dishware, check with the manufacturer to see if it

isdishwasher safe.

REMEMBER. It is the user's responsibility to deterrnine if dishware should be washed in a dishwasher.

Material

Aluminum

Cast Iron

i China/

Stoneware

Crystal

Gold

Glass

Hollow- Handle

Knives

Dishwasher Safe?

Yes

Exceptions/ Special Information

High water temperature and detergents may affect finish of

anodized aluminum.

Seasoning will be removed, and iron will rust.

Always check manufacturers'

recommendations before

washing. Antique, hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns may

fade. Gold leaf may discolor.

Always check manufacturers'

recommendations before

washing. Some types of leaded crystal may etch with repeated

washings.

Gold-colored flatware will discolor.

Milk glass will yellow with repeated dishwasher washing.

Handles of some knives are attached to the blade with

adhesives which may loosen if dishwasher washed.

Material

Disposable Plastics

Plastics

Stainless Steel

Sterling Silver or

Silverplate

Tin

Wooden Ware

Dishwasher Safe?

Yes

Exceptions/ Special Information

Cannot withstand high water temperatures and detergents.

Always check manufacturers'

recommendations before washing. Plastics vary in their

capacity to withstand high water temperatures and detergents.

Run a RINSE & HOLD CYCLE if not washing immediately Prolonged

contact with foods containing salt, vinegar, milk products or fruit

juice could damage finish.

Run a RINSE & HOLD CYCLE if not washing immediately. Prolonged

contact with food containing salt, acid or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise

and seafood) could damage finish.

May rust.

Always check manufacturers' recommendations before

washing. Untreated wood may warp, crack or lose its finish.

Pewter

High water temperatures and detergent may discolor or pit

finish.

(KUDI22OT, KUDI22OW ILLUSTRATED)

• (KUDI22GT NOT ILLUSTRATED)

Dishwasher Cycles

CYCLE SELECTION

Pots/Pans Cycle is used to wash and dry

hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles along with regular tableware.

Choose this cycle for the toughest jobs.

CYCLE SEQUENCE

POTS/ PANS

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Normal Wash Cycle isused to wash and dry

daily loads with moderate amounts of food soil.

CYCLE SEQUENCE

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Light/China Wash Cycle isused to wash and dry daily loads with light amounts of food soil. Thiscycle uses lesswater and time than the Normal Wash Cycle and is the most

efficient cycle to use.

There are two wash periods and three rinses followed by a heated dry period.

TOTAL CYCLE

TIME (minutes)

WATER USED

(gallons)

There are two wash periods and two rinses followed by a heated dry period.

TOTAL CYCLE

TIME {minutesJ

78.5

WATER USED

(gallons)

10.75

There are two wash periods and one rinse followed by a heated dry period.

LIGHT/CHINA

CYCLE SEQUENCE

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TOTAL CYCLE

TIME (minutes)

WATER USED

(gallons)

7.5

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