KitchenAid KUDB220T User manual

KitchenAid
Built-In Dishwasher
Model KUDB220T
USE and CARE GUIDE

Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions......... 3
Ownership Registration Card ........ 4
Important Facts ................... 4
Dishwasher Features............... 5
Operating Your Dishwasher ......... 6
Sounds You May Hear ............ 6
Energy SavingTips................. 6
Special Tips On Dishwasher Use ...... 7
Dishwasher Cycles os ipa ccnp eerd a8 8
To Cancel A Cycle................ 9
Adding Dishware During A Cycle ... 9
Loading Your Dishwasher ........... 10
Upper Rack.................000. 10
Lower Rack ........... 00000000. 11
Silverware Basket................ 12
Filling The Detergent Dispenser. ...... 13
How Much Detergent To Use......... 13
Low Phosphate Detergents.......... 14
Rinse Agents «sires af pdie Be aaa ae 14
Caring For Your Dishwasher ......... 14
Seasonal Storage: os naunan anaana 15
Drain Air Gap . aaan auaa 15
Sure-Scrub™ 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... 00... eee eee ee Back Cover
© 1989 KitchenAid, Inc.
It is your responsibility to be sure your
dishwasher:
e Is installed by a qualified installer.
e Has been installed where it is protected
from the elements.
e Has been installed on a floor strong
enough to support its weight.
Has been properly connected to
electricity, water and drain.*
Has been properly electrically
grounded.*
e Has had all hang tags and temporary
labels removed.
e js not used by children or anyone unable
to operate it properly.
e Is properly maintained.
*See Installation 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.
. This dishwasher must be properly
connected to electricity and water.
. Use the dishwasher only for its intended
function.
. Use only detergents and rinse agents
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
marked, check the manufacturers’
recommendations.
. DO NOT touch the heating element
during or immediately after use. Element
must cool at least 20 minutes to avoid
injury.
. DO NOT operate your dishwasher
unless all enclosure panels are properly
in place.
10.
14.
. 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 is open.
. 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 us to 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 sales receipt showing the date of purchase and /or date of installation of your
disnwasher. PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL INSURE YOU 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 Serial Numbers are located on a label at the left side of the door opening.
Important Facts
e KitchenAid dishwashers operate on 115 volts, 60 hertz A.C. house current. They cannot be
converted to operate on 220 volts, 50 or 60 hertz house current.
e To protect against possible rupture of fill valve, BE SURE water lines leading to the dishwasher as
well as water lines in the dishwasher are protected against freezing. Such ruptures are not
covered by the warranty. See page 15.
e To prevent accidental entrapment, remove the door when removing an old dishwasher from
service or discarding it.

Dishwasher Features
1. Upper Level Power Wash 6. 4-Way Hydro Sweep (with Jet Spray)
2. Lower Rack 7. Self-Cleaning Filter
3. Cutlery/ Silverware Basket 8. Removable Coarse Strainer
4. Detergent Dispenser 9. Heating Element (Dryer}
5. Overflow Protection Float 10. Flo-Thru™ Drying Fan

Operating Your
Dishwasher
Step 1 Load dishes into racks according to
instructions on pages 10-12.
Do not operate dishwasher without
racks in place. Water leakage and
flooding may result.
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 Advance Cycle Selection Dial slowly
to corresponding cycle. See page 8
for description of cycles.
Step 5 Push Start Button.
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
detergent cup opening
timer clicking as it advances
e pump motor starting
items being ground up in the hard food
disposal
To Check Your
Water lemperature
For best dishwashing results, water should
be at least 140°F (60°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
Use the ENERGY SAVER-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
Normal 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 likelinood of spotting and
filming.
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.
è 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
is dishwasher safe.
REMEMBER: It is the user's responsibility to determine if dishware should be washed in a
dishwasher.
Material
Aluminum
Cast Iron
China!
Stoneware
Hollow-
Handle
Knives
Dishwasher
Safe?
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.
Goid-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.
High water temperatures and
detergent may discolor or pit
finish.
Material
Disposable
Plastics
Plastics
Stainless
Steel
Sterling
Silver or
Silverplate
Dishwasher
Safe?
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.

CYCLE SELECTION
LIGHT / CHINA,
KitchenAid "T
1
RINSE HOLD (Ff
Dishwasher Cycles
Normal Wash Cycle is used to wash and dry There are two wash periods and two rinses
daily loads with moderate amounts of food followed by a heated dry period.
soil.
TOTAL CYCLE WATER USED
CYCLE
SEQUENCE
TIME
(minutes)
(gallons)
=
DE
|
Light
/China
Wash
Cycle
is
used
to
wash
There
are
two
wash
periods
and
one
rinse
and dry daily
loads with
light
amounts
of
followed
by
a
heated
dry
period.
food soil. This cycle uses less water and time
than the Normal Wash Cycle and is the most
efficient cycle to use.
TOTAL CYCLE WATER USED
CYCLE
SEQUENCE
TIME
(minutes)
(gallons)
= ERE |
Rinse
&
Hold
Cycle
is
used
to
rinse
partial
Important:
All
cycles
may
be
used
to
wash
loads
of
dishes
until a
full
load
is
accumu-
and dry
dishwasher-safe
china
and
crystal.
lated.
No
detergent
is used.
Dishware
is kept
Check
manufacturers’
recommendations
moist
until
a
complete
wash
and dry cycle
before
washing.
can be run.
This cycle provides one rinse.

START/DRY SELECTION
ENERGY SAVER START
NO HEAT
Rinse
&
Hold
Cycle
(cont'd)
RINSE & HOLD
Energy
Saver-No
Heat
can
be
used
with
any
Wash
Selection
to
eliminate
the
heat
during
the
drying
portion
of
a
cycle.
The
fan
of
the
drying
system
will
continue
to
operate,
helping
the
dishes
to
air
dry
naturally.
Under
certain
conditions,
you
may
find
a
few
drops
of
water
on
the
dishware
and
silverware
at
the
end
of
this
cycle.
If
you
are
not
satisfied
with
the
washing
or
drying
performance,
do
not
select
this
option.
To Cancel A Cycle
The
Cycle
Selection
Dial
may
be
used
to
cancel
any
cycle
in
progress.
If
water
is
present
in
the
dishwasher,
turn
the
dial
slowly
to
the
drain
portion
of
the
wash
or
rinse.
You
will
hear
water
draining
when
you
have
advanced
to
the
proper
location.
Let
the
dishwasher
drain
completely.
Lift
the
door
handle
and
advance
the
diai
to
the
Normal
Cycle.
This
cancels
the
cycle.
TOTAL CYCLE WATER USED
TIME (minutes) (gallons)
>> 6
If
water
is
absent
from
the
dishwasher,
lift
door
handle
to
stop
dishwasher
action.
Relatch
door
and
advance
dial
to
Normal
Cycle.
This
cancels
the
cycle.
TO
START
A
NEW
CYCLE
—
Open
dish-
washer,
check
detergent
dispenser
to
be
sure
it
is
properly
filled.
Close
and
latch
door;
select
the
desired
new
cycle
and
push
START
button.
Adding
Dishware
During
A
Cycle
You
can
add
a
forgotten
item
to
the
dish-
washer
anytime
before
the
main
detergent
wash
portion
of
the
cycle.
To
stop
the
cycle,
just
unlatch
the
door
handle.
However,
opening
the
door
during
a
cycle
reduces
the
cleaning
power,
so
try
to
load
all
items
before
Starting
the
cycle.
TO
RESTART
DISHWASHER
—
Close
the
door
and
latch
the
handle,
push
the
start
button
and
if
desired,
the
Energy
Saver
button.
The
cycle
will
start
exactly
where
it
was
stopped.

Loading Your Dishwasher
Your KitchenAid dishwasher is designed with lots of loading space. Glasses, mugs, saucers and
saucepans can be loaded in either the upper or lower rack. For best results, disnware should be
loaded so soiled surfaces face the rotating wash arm.
No hand rinsing is necessary before loading your KitchenAid dishwasher. Just scrape leftover food,
bones, toothpicks and other hard items from the dishware.
Some foods like eggs, rice, pasta and cooked cereals may be hard to remove if left to dry over a
period of time. If you do not plan to wash your dishes fairly soon after use, run RINSE & HOLD
CYCLE to keep them moist until you are ready to run the next wash cycle. Never prewash dishes
with a hand dishwashing detergent. It will cause sudsing in the dishwasher and result in poor
cleaning and/or spotting and filming on the dishware.
Upper Rack Loading
Examples
Glasses and stemware may be loaded To achieve stability, load glasses and cups
together. Stability is important when loading between pins and over pins. Bowls, cups and
such items. pans may be loaded in the center row as
shown.
Be sure items are stable. If load is not
t stable, damage may occur.