KitchenAid KUDS30CX, KUDS30FX, KUDS30IX, KUDS30SX, KUDS35FX User Guide

DISHWASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS

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.

For your 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.

For additional information, you can visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of our website at www.kitchenaid.com. If

you need further assistance using your KitchenAid dishwasher, please contact us at 1-800-422-1230. In Canada: visit www.kitchenaid.ca or call 1-800-807-6777.

Have your complete model and serial number ready. You can find your model and serial number on the label located near the door on the right-hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior.

Para obtener acceso a “Instrucciones para el usuario de la lavavajillas” en español, o para obtener información adicional acerca de su producto, visite: www.kitchenaid.com

Tenga listo su número completo de modelo y de serie. Puede encontrar su número de modelo y de serie en la etiqueta ubicada cerca de la puerta, al lado derecho o izquierdo del interior de la lavavajillas.

Table of Contents
DISHWASHER SAFETY .............................................................	2
PARTS AND FEATURES............................................................	4
START-UP / QUICK REFERENCE
(VARIES BY MODEL) .................................................................	5
QUICK STEPS.............................................................................	6
DISHWASHER USE....................................................................	6
CYCLE AND OPTION DESCRIPTIONS ....................................	8
DISHWASHER FEEDBACK SECTION....................................	10
DISHWASHER FEATURES......................................................	11
DISHWASHER CARE ...............................................................	12
TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................	13
WARRANTY ..............................................................................	16

W10300928C

Dishwasher Safety

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:

DANGER

WARNING

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using the dishwasher, 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 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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 equipmentgrounding 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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.

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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Parts and Features

Upper level wash

Water feed tube

Model and serial number label Water inlet opening

Heating element

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. Food disposer-based wash system has four stainless steel blades to grind food particles, which are flushed out the drain at the end of each cycle.

Four stainless steel wash arms spray the load four times with every revolution.

Lower spray arm

Overfill protection float

Food disposer-based wash system has four stainless steel blades to grind food particles, which are flushed out the drain at the end of each cycle.

	Detergent dispenser
	Active vents
	(on some models)
		Control panel
	Premium top rack
	adjusters
	(on some models)
	Flexible fold-down tines	Cup shelves with
	(on some models)
		stemware holder
		(on some models)
		Rack handle
	Upper spray arm

TOP RACK

Flexible fold-down tines	Silverware basket

Culinary Caddy® Utensil Baset

(on some models)

BOTTOM RACK

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Start-Up / Quick Reference (varies by model)

IMPORTANT: Do not block detergent dispenser.

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 option will provide best drying and avoid excessive moisture in the dishwasher interior.

USE RINSE AID FOR

FULL

BETTER DRYING

LOCK

ADD

REFILL

+

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 dishes using slightly more water and energy. Select the Heat Dry option to speed drying times (adds approximately 35 minutes to the 1 Hour Wash cycle).

Heavy Duty cycle for tough soil cleaning

The Heavy Duty cycle is recommended for tough soil loads. Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans, casseroles, and regular tableware. No need to prerinse dishes; just scrape and load.

ProScrub® Option loading to clean baked-on food (on 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 START/RESUME. If the door is not closed within 3 seconds, the start 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” in the “Dishwasher Use” section to determine the amount of detergent needed based on your water hardness.

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1Prepare and load dishwasher.

2Add detergent for cleaning and rinse aid for drying.

Quick Steps

3 Select a cycle and option (cycles and options vary by model).

4 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/RESUME.

Dishwasher Use

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.

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.

■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 in the image above.

■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.

STEP 2

Add Detergent

NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a Rinse Only cycle (on some models). 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	Hard Water	Hard Water
	cleaning. Store tightly	Soft Water	Soft Water
		B
	closed detergent		C
	container in a cool, dry		PRE-
		MAIN WASH	WASH

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.

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	NOTE: Fill amounts shown	Hard Water
	are for standard powdered
		Soft Water	Hard Water
	detergent. Follow		Soft Water
	instructions on the package	MAIN WASH	PRE-WASH
	when using other dishwasher
	detergent types.

Premeasured forms are suitable for all hardness and soil levels. Always place premeasured detergents in the main compartment and close the lid.

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		Full
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		Add
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			Lock
to “Refill” and lift off. Pour rinse aid into
the opening until the indicator level is at
“Full.” Replace the dispenser cap and			-- 6		5		4
			-
turn to “Lock.” Make sure cap is fully			fill					3
	Refill	max							2
locked.		-							1
		-
		-							-
			-
			-			-		-
				- -	-

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.

¹⁄ turn to lock

	-- 6	5		4
	-
max	fill				3
						2
						1
					-	-
			-
	-	-

STEP 3

Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model)

See “Cycle and Option Descriptions” charts in the following section.

Efficient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy, just as driving a car slower saves on gas. Typical cycle time is approximately 2¹⁄ hours, but can take less or more time to complete depending on selections.

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. If you change your mind, press the option again to turn off the option, or select a different option. Not all options are available for every cycle. If an invalid option is selected for a given cycle, the lights will flash.

STEP 4

Start or Resume a Cycle

■Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the water is hot. Turn off water.

■ Press START/RESUME once to show which selections you used. Select the wash cycle and options desired OR press START/RESUME to repeat

the same cycle and options as in the previous wash cycle. 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 START/RESUME. If the door is not closed within 3 seconds, the Start/Resume button LED will flash, an audible tone will be heard, and the cycle will not start.

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Cycle and Option Descriptions

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

CYCLE SELECTIONS

			CYCLES	SOIL LEVEL	WASH TIME* (MINS.)		WATER
					W/O OPTIONS		USAGE
					Typical**	Max	GALLONS
							(Liters)
			Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans,	Light to Medium	115	165	6.4 (24.3)
			casseroles, and regular tableware.
				Heavy/Baked-On	120	170	6.4 (24.3)
			Use for loads with normal amounts of food soil. The	Light	85 - 100	170	3.9 (14.7)
			energy-usage label is based on this cycle.
				Medium	105	165	4.6 (17.5)
				Heavy	120	170	6.4 (24.3)
			Use for lightly soiled items or china and crystal.	Light	75	135	3.9 (14.7)
				Medium	80	145	5.5 (20.7)
				Heavy	100	160	5.5 (20.7)
			When you need fast results, the 1 Hour Wash will clean	All soil levels	60	62	6.4 (24.3)
			dishes using slightly more water and energy. Select the
			Heat Dry or ProDry™ option to speed drying times (add
			approximately 27 to 35 minutes to the 1 Hour Wash
			cycle).
			Use for rinsing dishes, glasses, and silverware that will	All soil levels	10	12	1.7 (6.3)
			not be washed right away.
			Do not use detergent.

Wash times depend on water temperature, heavy soil condition, dish load size and options selected. Adding options will add time to the cycle.

* Adding options will add time to the cycle. See options information section.

**This is the approximate cycle time obtained with 120°F (49°C) hot water available at the dishwasher. Increase in time results from low temperature of the incoming water.

OPTION SELECTIONS

				OPTIONS	CAN BE	WHAT IT DOES	ADDED TIME TO CYCLE		ADDED
					SELECTED WITH				WATER
							TYPICAL	MAX	GALLONS
									(LITERS)
				Cleans pans, casseroles,	Heavy Duty	Activates the	45	85	0 - 1.6
				etc., with tough food soil	Normal Wash	ProScrub® spray			(0 - 6)
				to eliminate the need for		jets to provide
				soaking and scrubbing of		intensified cleaning
				dirty, baked-on dishes.		power to items at
						the back of the
						lower rack.
				Raises the main wash	Heavy Duty	Raises the main	45	85	0 - 1.6
				temperature to improve	Normal Wash	wash temperature			(0 - 6)
				cleaning for loads		from 105°F (41°C)
				containing tough, baked-		to 145°F (63°C) and
				on food.		the final rinse from
						130°F (54°C) to
						140°F (60°C).

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OPTION SELECTIONS

					OPTIONS	CAN BE	WHAT IT DOES	ADDED TIME TO CYCLE		ADDED
						SELECTED WITH				WATER
								TYPICAL	MAX	GALLONS
										(LITERS)
					Sanitizes dishes and	Heavy Duty	Raises the main	60	105	0 - 1.6
					glassware in accordance	Normal Wash	wash temperature			(0 - 6)
					with National Sanitation		from 105°F (41°C)
					Foundation (NSF)/ANSI		to 145°F (63°C) and
					Standard 184 for		the final rinse from
					Residential Dishwashers.		140°F (60°C) to
					Certified residential		155°F (68°C).
					dishwashers are not
					intended for licensed food
					establishments. The Sani
					indicator indicates at the
					end of the cycle whether
					the Sani Rinse option was
					successfully completed. If
					the indicator is not
					activated, it is probably
					due to the cycle being
					interrupted.
					Dries dishes with heat.	Available with any	Activates the	52	52	0
					This option with the use of	cycle except Rinse	heating element at
					rinse aid will provide the	Only	the end of the wash
					best drying performance.		cycle to speed
					Plastic items are less likely		drying times. Heat
					to deform when loaded in		Dry defaults to ON
					the top rack. Turn Heat Dry		when any cycle is
					off for an air dry.		selected except for
							1 Hour Wash.
					Runs the dishwasher at a	Available with any	Delays the start of a	240	240	0
					later time or during off-	cycle	cycle up to 4 hours.
					peak electrical hours.
					Select a wash cycle and
					options. Press 4 Hour
					Delay. Press START/
					RESUME. Close the door
					firmly.
					NOTE: Anytime the door is
					opened (such as, to add a
					dish), the Start/Resume
					button must be pressed
					again to resume the delay
					countdown.

Control Lock Avoids unintended use of the dishwasher between cycles, or cycle and option changes during a cycle.

To turn on Control Lock, press and hold for 3 seconds. The Control Lock light will stay on for a short time, indicating that it is activated, and all buttons are disabled. If you press any button while your dishwasher is locked, the light flashes 3 times. The dishwasher door can still be opened/closed while the controls are locked.

NOTE: You may need to disable Sleep Mode by pressing either START/RESUME or CANCEL, or by opening and closing the door before you are able to turn Control Lock off.

To turn off Control Lock, press and hold for 3 seconds. The light turns off.

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CONTROLS AND CYCLE STATUS

CONTROL PURPOSE COMMENTS

To start or resume a wash cycle

If the door is opened during a cycle or the power is interrupted, the Start/Resume indicator flashes. The cycle will not resume until the door is closed and START/RESUME is pressed.

NOTE: If the Start/Resume button is located on top of door, push door firmly closed within 3 seconds of pressing START/RESUME. If the door is not closed within 3 seconds, the Start/Resume button LED will flash, an audible tone will be heard, and the cycle will not start.

To reset any cycle or options during selection.

To cancel a wash cycle after it's started.

Press and hold CANCEL/DRAIN to reset any control selections made.

See “Canceling A Cycle After Dishwasher Is Started” and “Changing A Cycle After Dishwasher Is Started” sections.

To turn the audible		Press and hold the Hi-Temp Scrub button for 3 seconds to turn the audible tones on or off.
tones on or off.		Only audible tones for confirming button presses can be turned on/off. Important audible
		tones, such as indicating a cycle has been interrupted, cannot be deactivated.
		Dishwasher Feedback Section
CONTROLS AND CYCLE STATUS
CONTROL	PURPOSE		COMMENTS
	The Cycle Status Indicator		Clean indicator glows when a cycle is finished.
	Lights are used to follow the		If you select the Sani Rinse option, when the Sani Rinse cycle is finished,
	progress of the dishwasher
			the Sanitized indicator glows. If your dishwasher did not properly sanitize
	cycle. Located on the front
			your dishes, the light flashes at the end of the cycle. This can happen if the
	of the dishwasher for front
			cycle is interrupted, or the water could not be heated to the required
	control models, and located
			temperature.
	on the top of the door for
			The Clean and Sanitized lights go off when you open and close the door or
	hidden control models.
			press and hold CANCEL.
A	The Front Indicator Light or		The light will be blue if the dishwasher is washing or rinsing. The light will
	Single Exterior Light (A)		be red when the dishwasher is drying. The light will be green to indicate
	shows progress of your		that the cycle is complete. If the Front Indicator Light is blinking, see
	dishwasher cycle by color.		“Troubleshooting” section.
	(Available on some hidden
	control models only).

The Cycle Status Display is used to follow the progress of the dishwasher cycle, and to show other information. (Available on some models instead of Cycle Status Indicator Lights)

The indicators will inform you if you are able to add a dish to the cycle after it has started. It will also inform you if the dishwasher is washing, rinsing, drying, complete, and/or sanitized. They will show whether the control is locked and/or the delay option is selected. A series of bars will count down the duration of the cycle remaining from left to right. Each bar equals approximately 24 minutes of cycle length. The bars will also count down the delay feature from left to right, and the delay indicator will be activated.

Canceling A Cycle

1.Press and hold the Cancel/Drain button once. The Cancel/ Drain light will turn on. If the Cancel/Drain button is located on the top of the door, open the door slightly to stop the cycle. Wait for the spraying action to stop before completely opening the door. Press and hold the Cancel/Drain button once.

2.Close the door and the dishwasher starts a drain cycle (if water remains in bottom of dishwasher). Let the dishwasher drain completely. The Cancel/Drain light turns off after 2 minutes.

Changing A Cycle After Dishwasher Is Started

1.You can interrupt a cycle and restart your dishwasher from the beginning using the following procedure.

2.Press and hold the Cancel/Drain button twice to reset the control. If the Cancel/Drain button is located on the top of the door, open the door slightly to stop the cycle. Wait for the spraying action to stop before completely opening the door. Press and hold the Cancel/Drain button twice to reset the control.

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3.Select new cycles and options.

4.Press START/RESUME.

Adding A Dish After Dishwasher Is Started

1.Check if Add a Dish indicator is lit. (Available on some models. Otherwise, proceed to Step 2.)

2.Open the door slightly to stop the cycle. Wait for the spraying action to stop, then open the door completely.

3.Check whether the detergent dispenser cover is still closed. If it is open, the wash cycle has already started and adding a dish is not recommended.

4.If detergent has not yet been used (detergent dispenser cover is closed), you may add a dish.

5.Press START/RESUME.

Dishwasher Features

Your KitchenAid dishwasher may have some or all of these features.

ProScrub® Option Wash Area

The ProScrub® option 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.

■Keep the last tine row in the back of the lower rack in the 60° angled position when using the ProScrub® option.

■Load pans, casserole dishes, etc., in the back of the lower dish rack with the soiled surfaces facing the ProScrub® spray jets, and resting on the last row of tines in the angled position.

■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.

Silverware Basket

Use the slots in the covers to keep your silverware separated for optimum wash. There are specially designed slots (small round holes) for chopsticks. Mix silverware types to keep them separated. Load knives down, forks up, and alternate spoons, for best cleaning results.

NOTE: If your silverware does not fit into the designated slots, flip the covers up and push them down into the basket.

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 while the bottom rack is inside the dishwasher to

be sure items in the basket do not stop the rotation of the arms.

Manual Adjustable 2-Position Top Rack

You can raise or lower the top rack to fit tall items in either the top or bottom rack. Adjusters are located on each side of the top rack. Raise the top rack to accommodate items up to 9" (22 cm) in the top rack and 13" (33 cm) in the bottom rack, or lower the top rack to accommodate items up to 11" (28 cm) in both the top and bottom racks.

IMPORTANT: Remove dishes prior to removing the top rack from the dishwasher.

1.To raise, remove rack and slide lower wheels into the rails as directed in “Removable Top Rack” section.

2.To lower, remove rack and slide upper wheels into the rails as directed in “Removable Top Rack” section.

Premium Adjustable 2-Position Top Rack

You can raise or lower the top rack to fit tall items in either the top or bottom rack. Adjusters are located on each side of the top rack. Each adjuster has 2 preset positions.

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 to its Down position and level.

FLEXI-FOLD DOWN™ Flexible Tines

The row of tines on the left-hand and right-hand sides of the top 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.

NOTE: The bottom rack may also have 1 or 2 rows of flexible tines located in the back of the rack. Follow the same instructions to adjust.

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Removable Top Rack (for SatinGlide® rails)

The removable top rack allows you to wash larger items such as pots, roasters, and cookie sheets in the bottom rack.

IMPORTANT: Remove dishes prior to removing the top rack from dishwasher.

To remove the rack

To gain access to the track stops, pull the upper rack forward about halfway out of the tub.

To open, flip the track stop toward the outside of the tub.

After opening both track stops, pull top rack out of the rails.

SURE-HOLD® Cup and Stemware Holder

Fold down the extra shelf on the left-hand or right-hand side of the top rack to hold additional cups, stemware or long items such as utensils and spatulas.

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.
Track stop closed.	Track stop open	2.	Reposition the clip on another tine.

Dishwasher Care

Cleaning

Cleaning the exterior

In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your dishwasher looking nice and clean. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a stainless steel cleaner is recommended.

Cleaning the interior	Hard water minerals can cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces, especially
	just beneath the door area.

Do not clean the dishwasher interior until it has cooled. You may want to wear rubber gloves. Do not use any type of cleanser other than dishwasher detergent because it may cause foaming or sudsing.

To clean interior

Make a paste with powdered dishwasher detergent on a damp sponge and clean.

OR

Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with a damp sponge.

OR

See the vinegar rinse procedure in “Cloudy or Spotted Dishware (and Hard Water

Solution)” in “Troubleshooting” section.

NOTE: Run a normal cycle with dishwasher detergent after cleaning the interior.

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