KitchenAid KUDK30IVBS4, KUDS50SVWH4, KUDS50SVSS4, KUDS50SVBL4, KUDS40FVWH4 Owner’s Manual

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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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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

DISHWASHERCARE.................................................................7

TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................8

WARRANTY..............................................................................10

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.

Tip Over Hazard

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dishwasher. _

Prepare and load _

Select a cycle and option.

Add detergent \ / / _'k_ _

2

for cleaning and \ i./
rinse aid for

drying.

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.

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.
NOTE: If the Start/Resume

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

within 3 seconds of pressing
START/RESU ME.

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.

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
detergent.

\\

Hard Water

NainWash

HardWater
SoftWater

Pre-Wash

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•

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

turn to lock

Lock

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•

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

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.
NOTE: If the Start/Resume button is located on top of door,

push door firmly closed within 3 seconds of pressing START/
RESUME•

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

CYCLES DISH LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS WASH TIME (HH:MM)

Cycle Cycle + Options *Maximum

Minimum Minimum

................_ use for hard,t0_Ciean, heavily During the Wash, the Wash action Will 1:39 2:09 3:30

Heavy soled pots pans casseroles repeatedly pause for several seconds.

Duty

k.......................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.

.................Use for lightly soiled items or During the wash, the wash action Will ! i!7:47 2i51

Light/ china and crystal, repeatedly pause for several seconds

China

Use to quickly wash

This cycle does not dry.

0:30 none none

prerinsed glasses or dish
loads•

• Washing

• Drying

• Clean

• Sanitized

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•

OPTIONS DISH LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS USE WITH:

i_0 ............."/ pans, casseroies, etc Activates the PROSCRUB® spray jets and PrOVides Duty or Normal

ProScrub with tough food s0i!, intensified water spray to the back of the lower level rack: Wash cycle

_...................................,_j May add heat and time to the cycle.

Tosanitize your dishes and
glassware in accordance
with NSF/ANSI Standard
184 for Residential

Dishwashers.

Hi-Temp baked-on food. portions of the cycle. Wash cycle

Scrub i

"_._................_ Adds heat, wash hme and water to the cycle.

Loads containing tough , Increases the target water temperature during the was h Heaw Duty or Normal

For best drying results, dry
dishes with heat.

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.

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.

9 ..............'._ To run your dishWasher at Delays the Start of a cYcle up to 4 hoUrsl All cyciesl except Rinse

4Hour _ a ater t'me or dur'ng off On y

Dela, -seleCt a Wash CYcle and options; press 4 HOUR DELAY.

............................. ! Press START/RESUME, C!ose the door firm!y!

peak hours

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.

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 or iesUme a If the door is opened during a CYcle or the power is interrupted, the start/Resume indicator

wash cycle flashes. The cycle wi!l not resume until the door is closed and START/RESUME is pressed.

NOTE: If the Start!Resume button is located ontop of door, push do0r firmly cloSed Within

3 seconds of pressing START/RESUME,

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

Washing TO follow the Clean indicator glows When a Cycle is finished.

O Drying ; , , If YoUselect the sani Rinse option when the Sani Rinse cycle is finished the sanitized indicator

Ocl .... a snwasner CYCe glows If your dishwasher did not properly sanitize your dishes, the light flashes at the end of the

Sanitized

progress of your

cycle, This can happen if the cycle is interrupted, or the water could nat be heated to the required

Dishw2s e : ea: u: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 "--_ _-,_,k//
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 Culinary Tool Racks

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