KitchenAid KDC-21AD User manual

IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using your
dishwasher, follow basic precau-
tions, including the following:
. Read all instructions before
using the dishwasher.
2. This dishwasher must be prop-
erly grounded; see Installation
Instructions for details.
3. Use the dishwasher only for its
intended function.
Use only detergents or wetting
agents recommended for use
in a dishwasher, and keep
them out of the reach of
children.
5. 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.
6. Do not wash plastic items un-
less marked “dishwasher safe”
or the equivalent. For plastic
items not so marked, check the
manufacturers’
recommendations.
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7. Do not touch the heating ele-
ment during or immediately
after use.
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Do not operate your dish-
washer 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.
Under certain conditions, hy-
drogen gas may be produced
in a hot water system that has
not been used for two weeks or
more. Hydrogen gas is explo-
sive. If the hot water system
has not been used for such a
period, turn on all hot water fau-
cets and let the water flow from
each for several minutes. This
will release any accumulated
hydrogen gas. Since the gas is
flammable, do not smoke or
use an open flame during this
process.
Remove the door to the wash-
ing compartment when remov-
ing an old dishwasher from
service or discarding it.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Page
Important Safety Instructions .................0..cccce cence eens 3
Ownership Registration Card ............. 0000s cece eee ee cece 5
Important Facts .............. ccc cece cece ence eee e ees 6
Get To Know Your Dishwasher................00......000eee eee 7
Operating Your Dishwasher..................000ceeeeueeeeee ees 8
Sounds You May Hear ..................0.0ceeeeveeeeeeees 8
Automatic Water Heating ............. 0.0.00 ccc ce eee ee eee eee eee 9
Energy Saving Tips ................c cece ccc eee ce cease eee ees 9
Dishwasher Cycles.............6....0 ccc cece cece cece ees 10-11
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Adding Dishware During A Cycle ......................05. 11
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Filling The Detergent Dispenser .......................0000c eee 18
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Low Phosphate Detergents ...................0cccccseeeeeee ees 19
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Problem, Cause, Solution Chart....................0000005 24-26
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Cover

OWNERSHIP
REGISTRATION
CARD
Take a minute...
Before you use your dishwasher,
please fill out and mail your owner-
ship registration card packed with
the Use and Care Guide. This card
will enable us to contact you in the
unlikely event of a product safety
notification and assist us in comply-
ing with the provisions of the Con-
sumer Product Safety Act. THIS
CARD DOES NOT VERIFY YOUR
WARRANTY.
Keep a copy of the sales receipt
showing the date of purchase and
or date of installation of your dish-
washer. PROOF OF PURCHASE
WILL INSURE YOU OF IN-WAR-
RANTY SERVICE.
Write down the following informa-
tion. You will need it if your dish-
washer ever requires service.
Model Number*
Serial Number*
Date Purchased
Date Installed
Dealer's Name
Address
Phone
*Model and Serial Numbers are
located on a label at the left side of
the door opening.

IMPORTANT
FACTS
You Should Know That...
© KitchenAid dishwashers operate
on 115 volts, 60 hertz A.C. house
current. They cannot be con-
verted to operate on 220 volts, 50
hertz house current.
e To protect against possible rup-
ture of fill valve, BE SURE water
lines leading to the dishwasher as
well as water lines in the dish-
washer are protected against
freezing. Such ruptures are not
covered by the warranty.
e The door hinges or latch mecha-
nism of your dishwasher should
be removed if you discard or oth-
erwise remove your dishwasher
from service. In California, itis a
misdemeanor for anyone discard-
ing the appliance not to follow this
safety procedure. This extra step
can save the lives of curious chil-
dren at play.

GET TO KNOW
YOUR DISHWASHER
The Inside Story
1. 16-Position Adjustable Upper 7. 4-Way Hydro Sweep Wash
Rack 8. Self-Cleaning Filter With Jet
2. Upper Level Power Wash With Spray
ChinaGuard 9. Removable Coarse Strainer
3. Lower Rack 10. Overflow Protection Float
4. Cutlery/Silverware Basket 11. Flo-thru Drying Fan
5. Detergent Dispenser 12. Water Heating and Drying
6. Automatic Rinse Agent Element
Dispenser

OPERATING YOUR
DISHWASHER
Step 1...
Step 2...
Step 3...
Step 4...
Step 5...
Load dishes into racks according to instructions on pages 14
through 16. DO NOT OPERATE DISHWASHER WITHOUT
RACKS IN PLACE.
Add detergent to detergent dispenser. See page 18.
Firmly close the door and latch it by pushing the door handle
down.
Push button for desired cycle.
Advance Cycle Selection Dial slowly to corresponding cycle. See
page 10 for description of cycles.
Note: 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.
Sounds You May Hear While Your Dishwasher is Running:
e the fill valve opening or closing and the sound of water entering the
dishwasher
¢ water being pumped out during drain portion of cycle
e detergent cup opening
© timer clicking as it advances or resets
® pump motor starting

AUTOMATIC
WATER
HEATING
Your KitchenAid dishwasher offers
automatic water heating. An incom-
ing water temperature of 120°F is
recommended at the dishwasher
for best washing results.
To Check Your Water
Temperature
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 hot-
test 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 thermom-
eter 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
Power to Spare...
e Use the ENERGY SAVER—NO
HEAT DRY option whenever pos-
sible. If you don’t need your
dishes right away, it pays to air
dry them.
e 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.
NOTE: In hard water areas, flash
drying can increase the likelihood
of spotting and filming.
¢ Turn the temperature setting on
your home water heater down to
provide a minimum of 120°F
(49°C) incoming water to the
dishwasher.
e Run the dishwasher only with a
full load.
e Do not rinse dishware before
loading.
e Use only the cycle and options
that you need.
e Run the dishwasher at night dur-
ing the summer to avoid daytime
heat load.

CYCLE SELECTION
SELECT A
WASH CYCLE
LIGHT/CHINA WASH CYCLE is
used to wash and dry daily loads
with light amounts of food soil. This
cycle uses less water and time
than the other wash cycles and is
the most energy efficient cycle to
use.
What happens during this cycle?
There are two wash periods with
one final after rinse followed by a
heated dry period.
NORMAL WASH CYCLE is used
to wash and dry daily loads with
light amounts of food soil.
What happens during this cycle?
There are two wash periods each
with an after rinse followed by a
heated dry period.
10
POTS/PANS CYCLE is used to
wash and dry hard-to-clean, heav-
ily soiled pots, pans and casseroles
along with regular tableware.
Choose this cycle for the toughest
jobs.
What happens during this cycle?
There are three wash periods with
two after rinses followed by a
heated dry period.
NOTE: All cycles may be used to
wash and dry dishwasher-safe
china and crystal. Check manufac-
turers’ recommendation before
washing.