KitchenAid KUDM24SEWH2, KUDM24SEBL2, KUDM24SEAL2 Owner’s Manual

Models

KUDI24SE KUDM24SE

9743101

Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID* appliance!

KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care guide. It contains valuable information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance

properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.

In the U.S.A.

For assistance or service

Call the Consumer Assistance Center toll free ............................................. 1-800-422-1230

Throughout Canada for assistance

Call the Consumer Assistance Centre toll free ............................................. 1-800-461-5681

8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (EST)

Throughout Canada for service ....................................................seepage29

Ifyou need assistance or service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section of this book. After

checking "Troubleshooting", additional help can be found by checking the "Requesting

Assistance or Service" section, or by calling one of the telephone numbers above.

When calling, you will need to know your appliance's complete model number and serial

number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label (see diagram

on page 4).

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. You must

provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service.

Model Number

Serial Number

Date Installed

Builder/Dealer Name Address

Phone

Your safety is important to us.

.,_ This guide contains safety symbols and

statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use

of the symbol.

This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or

other injuries.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - When using the dish-

washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.

• Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.

• Use only detergents or rinse agents recom-

mended for use in the 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 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 to the washing compart- ment when removing an old dishwasher

from service or discarding it.

• For a grounded, cord connected dishwasher:.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,

grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resist-

ance 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 electrical shock. Check with a

qualified electrician or service representa- tive if you are in doubt whether the

dishwasher is properly grounded. Do not

modify the plug provided with the dish-

washer; if it will not fit the outlet, have

a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

For a permanently connected dishwasher:

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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 THESEINSTRUCTIONS-

Below is an illustration of your appliance with the parts and features called out. To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included.

Water inlet

Model and

serial

number

Sure-Hold CUl

(on some models)

(p. 9)

Lower rack

(p. 9)

Heating

Detergent

(p. 12)

Upper

,arm

(p.8)

Silverware

(p. 10)

4-way

HYDROSWEEP*

•spray arm

(p. 20)

Overflow

protectlo'

floa

(p.2(:

Rinse agent

dispenser

(p. 14)

Control Panels

_UDI24SE

CYCLE MONITOR

WA_ _ DRY C_F_N

WA1ERI._AIING CH_J_LOCK

KUDM24SE

WASH SELECTIONS

• • [ J : • . • =

Cycle pads

OPTIONS

Option pads

CYCLE MONITOR

WAr_ r#Fl_ DRY CLEAN

WASH SELECTIONS

Cycle pads

WATERHEAIIN¢_ CHILDLOCK

CZ3

OPTIONS

• . • I [ ]

Option pads

Before using your 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.

• Install where dishwasher is protected from

the elements. Protect against freezing to avoid possible rupture of fill valve. Such

ruptures are not covered by the warranty.

See winter storage information on page 21.

• Install and level dishwasher on a floor that will hold the weight, and in an area suitable

for its size and use.

• Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and connectors (such as the cap on the drain

outlet) before installing. See Installation

Instructions for complete information.

Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground

connector in terminal box.

Do not use an extension cord. Failure to do so can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

(

Electrical Shock Hazard

Jsing your new KITCHENAID* dishwasher is simple. Follow the steps below to get

"_tarted. For more information on specific steps and additional safety information, see ,_tlepage(s) next to the step you would like to know more about.

NOTE: Before using your dishwasher, remove all hang tags, temporary labels, and pack- aging materials. Please also read the entire Use and Care Guide as it contains important operating and safety information.

How to use your dishwasher

I. Load the dishwasher. See pages 8-10.

2. Spin the upper spray arm. It should turn freely. Check the

lower spray arm

also to make sure

it turns freely.

3. Add detergent. See pages 12-13.

5. Push door firmly when closing.

6. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until water is hot. Turn

off water. See page 19.

7. Press the desired Wash Selection pad. See the "Cycle

selection chart" on

page 15. Then press

the desired Option(s)

pad(s). See page 16

for "Option selections."

4. Add rinse agent if needed. See page 14.

8. Press the Start pad. The cycle will begin (if Delay Hours has not

been selected).

NOTE: The dishwasher remembers the last

cycle and option(s) you selected. You only have

to press the Start pad if you want to use the same

cycle and option(s).

This section tells you how to properly load your dishwasher for the best washing and

rinsing results.

Preparing to load the dishwasher

• Scrape leftover food, bones, toothpicks,

and other hard items from dishes. It is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting

them into the dishwasher.

• Load dishes so soiled surfaces face the spray (down or inward). It is important for

the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces.

• Take care when loading heavy pots or pans

into the dishwasher. They can dent the

stainless steel interior of the door if they are dropped or bumped.

Loading the upper rack

The upper rack is designed for cups, glasses, and other small items.

• Load cups and glasses in the upper rack only, in the rows between the prongs.

Placing them over the prongs can cause

them to chip or break.

• China, crystal, and other delicate items

must not touch each other during dish-

washer operation. Damage may occur.

• Place items so open ends face down for best cleaning and draining.

• Load plastic items securely in the upper

rack only. Wash only plastic items marked

"dishwasher safe."

• Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets, etc., do not interfere with the

spray arm rotation.

• Run a Rinse Only cycle to keep dishes moist if you do not plan to wash them soon. Foods like eggs, rice, pasta, spinach, and cooked

cereals may be hard to remove if they are left to dry.

Cup and glass load

• Secure lightweight items so they don't overturn during washing. Wedge light-

weight items against one another or overlap them with heavier dishes.

• Load bowls in the center section for best stability.

Mixedload

Loading the lower rack

The lower rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and utensils.

• Load items with cooked-on or dded-on food in the lower reck with soiled surfaces facing in toward the spray.

• For maximum capacity and stability of an all-plate load, stagger or overlap small plates with large ones.

• Load plates side to side along with pots, pans, and large cookware, as shown.

• Do not put small items in the lower rack if they are not secured in place.

• Load soup, cereal, and serving bowls in the reck in a variety ofways depending

upon their size and shape. Load bowls securely between the rows of prongs. Do

not nest bowls because the spray won't reach their surfaces.

• Do not load items between the bottom rack and the side of the dishwasher tub. This

can block the water inlet opening.

Utensil load

Sure-Hold cup shelf

(on some models)

Fold down the extra shelf on the left side of

the lower rack to hold small items such as cups or utensils.

Mixed load

Loading the silverware basket

• Load the silverware basket while it is in

the lower rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table.

• Mix items in each section of the basket - some pointing up and some down.

IMPORTANT: Always load sharp items

(knives, skewers, forks, etc.) pointing down.

• Load forks and spoons so they don't nest together. Water spray cannot reach

nested items.

• The silverware basket can also be removed for easy unloading. Unload or remove the

basket before unloading the upper rack to avoid spilling water droplets on the

silverware.

NOTES:

• Don't load silver or silver-plated silverware with stainless steel. These metals can be

damaged by contact with one another during washing.

• Some foods (such as salt, vinegar, milk products, fruit juices, etc.) can pit or corrode

silverware if left on for long periods of time.

Use the Rinse Only cycle when silverware is not washed immediately after use.

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