KitchenAid KUDG25SH User manual

9744036A
Model/Modèle KUDG25SH

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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
DISHWASHER SAFETY................................................... 3
Before Using Your Dishwasher......................................... 4
PARTS AND FEATURES.................................................. 5
START-UP GUIDE............................................................... 6
Using Your New Dishwasher............................................ 6
LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER ....................................... 6
Loading Suggestions........................................................ 6
Loading the Top Rack....................................................... 7
Loading the Bottom Rack................................................. 7
Loading the Silverware Basket......................................... 8
USING YOUR DISHWASHER............................................. 8
Detergent Dispenser......................................................... 8
Rinse Aid Dispenser........................................................ 10
Dishwasher Efficiency Tips.............................................10
Cycle Selection Chart ..................................................... 11
Canceling a Cycle ........................................................... 11
Changing a Cycle or Setting........................................... 12
Adding Items During a Cycle.......................................... 12
Option Selections............................................................ 12
Control Panel Lights........................................................ 13
Wash System .................................................................. 13
Drying System................................................................. 13
Overfill Protection Float................................................... 13
WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS ............................................. 14
CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER............................... 15
Cleaning Your Dishwasher.............................................. 15
Drain Air Gap................................................................... 15
Storing Your Dishwasher................................................16
TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................... 17
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................................. 19
In the U.S.A..................................................................... 19
In Canada........................................................................ 19
WARRANTY....................................................................... 20
TABLE DES
MATIÈRES
LA SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLE............................21
Avant d’utiliser le lave-vaisselle...................................... 22
PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES.................................23
GUIDE DE MISE EN MARCHE ........................................ 24
Utilisation de votre nouveau lave-vaisselle .................... 24
CHARGEMENT DU LAVE-VAISSELLE ........................... 25
Suggestions de chargement........................................... 25
Chargement du panier supérieur.................................... 25
Chargement du panier inférieur...................................... 26
Chargement du panier à couverts.................................. 27
UTILISATION DU LAVE-VAISSELLE............................... 27
Distributeur de détergent................................................ 27
Distributeur d’agent de rinçage...................................... 29
Conseils d’efficacité pour le lave-vaisselle..................... 29
Tableau de sélection de programme.............................. 30
Annulation d’un programme........................................... 31
Changement d’un programme ou réglage..................... 31
Addition de vaisselle durant un programme .................. 31
Sélection d’options......................................................... 32
Lampes du tableau de commande................................. 32
Système de lavage.......................................................... 33
Système de séchage ...................................................... 33
Dispositif de protection contre débordement................ 33
LAVAGE D’ARTICLES SPÉCIAUX................................... 33
ENTRETIEN DU LAVE-VAISSELLE................................. 34
Nettoyage du lave-vaisselle............................................ 34
Dispositif anti-refoulement.............................................. 35
Remisage du lave-vaisselle ............................................ 35
DÉPANNAGE..................................................................... 36
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE............................................. 39
Aux États-Unis ................................................................ 39
Au Canada ...................................................................... 39
GARANTIE......................................................................... 40

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DISHWASHER SAFETY
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
DANGER
WARNING
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
■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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■Remove the door to the washing compartment when
removing an old dishwasher from service or
discarding it.
2) Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce
the risk of cut-type injuries.

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BeforeUsingYour
Dishwasher
■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 “Storing Your Dishwasher” in the
“Caring for Your Dishwasher” section for winter storage
information.
■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.
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.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrically ground dishwasher.
Connect ground wire to green ground connector
in terminal box.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
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 appro-
priate 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. 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.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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PARTS AND FEATURES
Model KUDG25SH
1. Water inlet opening
2. Model and serial number label
3. Bottom rack
4. Heating element
5. Detergent dispenser
6. Vent
7. Top spray arm
8. Top rack
9. Silverware basket
10. 4-WAY HYDRO SWEEP™
spray arm
11. Overfill protection float
12. Rinse aid dispenser

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START-UP GUIDE
Before using your dishwasher, remove all hang tags,
temporary labels, and packaging materials. Read this
entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety
information and useful operating tips.
UsingYourNewDishwasher
1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or
bones) from dishes.
2. Properly load the dishwasher. (See “Loading Your
Dishwasher.”) Make sure nothing prevents the spray
arm(s) from spinning freely.
3. Add detergent and check the rinse aid dispenser. Add
rinse aid if needed. (See “Using Your Dishwasher.”)
4. Push door firmly closed. The door latches
automatically. Run hot water at the sink nearest your
dishwasher until the water is hot. (See “Dishwasher
Efficiency Tips.”) Turn off water.
5. Press the desired cycle and option selections. (See
“Using Your Dishwasher.”) Press START.
LOADING YOUR
DISHWASHER
LoadingSuggestions
■Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other
hard items from the dishes. It is not necessary to rinse
the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. The
wash module removes food particles from the water.
The module contains a chopping device which will
reduce the size of food items.
NOTE: If hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts, and egg
shells enter the wash module, you might hear chopping,
grinding, crunching, or buzzing sounds. These sounds are
normal when hard items enter the module. Do not let
metallic items (such as pot handle screws) get into the
wash module. Damage can occur.
■Load dishes so soiled surfaces face the spray (down or
inward). It is important for the water spray to reach all
soiled surfaces.
■Load dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping if
possible. For best drying, water must be able to drain
from all surfaces.
■Load heavy pots and pans carefully. Heavy items can
dent the stainless steel interior of the door if they are
dropped or bumped.
■Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie
sheets, etc., do not interfere with the spray arm
rotation.
■Run a rinse 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 over a period of time.
Quiet operating tips
To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation:
■Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the
racks.
■Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie
sheets, etc., do not touch interior walls or interfere with
the rotation of the spray arm.
■Load dishes so they do not touch one another.
NOTE: For built-in models, keep sink drain plugs closed
during dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer
through drains.

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LoadingtheTopRack
The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller
items. (See recommended loading patterns shown.)
NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary
from the drawings shown.
10 place setting load
■Place items so open ends face down for cleaning and
draining.
■Load glasses and cups in top rack only. The bottom
rack is notdesigned for glasses and cups. Damage can
occur.
12 place setting load
■Place cups and glasses in the rows between prongs.
Placing them over the prongs can lead to breakage.
Cup and glass load
■China, crystal, and other delicate items must not touch
each other during dishwasher operation. Damage may
occur.
■Load plastic items in the top rack only. Only plastic
items marked “dishwasher safe” are recommended.
■Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not
move them during the cycle.
■To avoid chipping, do not let stemware touch other
items.
■Small bowls, pans, and other utensils can be placed in
the top rack. Load bowls in the center section for best
stability.
LoadingtheBottomRack
The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles,
and utensils. Items with cooked-on or dried-on food
should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing inward to the
spray. (See recommended loading patterns shown.)
NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary
from the drawings shown.
Mixed load
■Do not load glasses, cups, or plastic items in the
bottom rack. Load small items in the bottom rack only
if they are secured in place.
■Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and
facing inward to the spray.
■Overlap the edges of plates for large loads.
■Load soup, cereal, and serving bowls in the rack in a
variety of ways depending upon their size and shape.
Load bowls securely between the rows of prongs. Do
not nest bowls because the spray will not reach all
surfaces.
Utensil load

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■Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other large items
at the sides and back. Loading such items in front can
keep the water spray from reaching the detergent
dispenser.
■Secure heavily soiled cookware face down in the rack.
■Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop
rotation of the spray arm(s). The spray arm(s) must
move freely.
■Do not load items between the bottom rack and the
side of the dishwasher tub. You can block the water
inlet opening.
Loadingthe
SilverwareBasket
Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or
take the basket out for loading on a counter or table.
NOTE: Unload or remove the basket before unloading the
racks to avoid spilling water droplets on the silverware.
Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing
up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach
nested items.
IMPORTANT: Always load sharp items (knives, skewers,
forks, etc.) pointing down.
NOTES:
■Do not load silver or silver-plated silverware with
stainless steel. These metals can be damaged by
contact with each other during washing.
■Some foods (such as salt, vinegar, milk products, fruit
juices, etc.) can pit or corrode silverware. Run a rinse
cycle if you do not have a full load to wash immediately.
USING YOUR
DISHWASHER
DetergentDispenser
The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The smaller Pre-
Wash section empties detergent into the dishwasher when
you close the door.
1. Main wash section
2.Cover latch
3. Pre-wash section
4. Cover
The larger Main Wash section automatically empties
detergent into the dishwasher during the wash. (See the
“Cycle Selection Chart.”)
■Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other
detergents can produce excessive suds that can
overflow out of the dishwasher and reduce washing
performance.
■Add detergent just before starting cycle.
■Store tightly closed detergent in a cool, dry place.
Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in better
cleaning.
NOTE: Do not use detergent with a rinse cycle.
Filling the dispenser
1. If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by
rotating the cover latch.

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2. Fill the Main Wash section with detergent. See “How
Much Detergent to Use.”
3. Close the Main Wash dispenser cover. Fill the Pre-
Wash section.
It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing
detergent.
NOTE: Use both sections for cycles with 2 washes. Use
only the covered section for cycles with 1 wash. See the
“Cycle Selection Chart” for more details.
How much detergent to use
■The amount of detergent to use depends on the
hardness of your water and the type of detergent. If you
use too little, dishes won’t be clean. If you use too
much in soft water, glassware will etch.
■Water hardness can change over a period of time. Find
out your water’s hardness by asking your local water
department, water softener company, or county
extension agent.
■You can order a water hardness test strip. In the U.S.A.,
call the Consumer Assistance Center at
1-800-422-1230 and ask for Part Number 4171690.
■Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different
amounts of phosphorous for softening water. If you
have hard water and use a detergent with a
phosphorous content of less than 8.7%, you might
need to use more detergent, or use a detergent with a
phosphorous content higher than 8.7%.
NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard powdered
detergent. Amounts may vary if you use liquid or
concentrated powdered detergent. Follow instructions on
the package when using liquid dishwasher detergent or
concentrated powdered detergent.
Water Hardness Amount of Detergent
Soft to Medium
Hard Water
0 to 6 grains per
gallon
For normally soiled loads:
■Partially fill the Main Wash
section (2 tbs or 30 g)
■Fill the Pre-Wash section
(2 tbs or 30 g)
NOTE: Add only 1 tb or 15 g of
detergent to the Pre-Wash
section if dishes are pre-rinsed or
the water is very soft (0 to 2
grains per gallon).
For heavily soiled loads:
■Fill the Main Wash section
(3 tbs or 45 g)
■Fill the Pre-Wash section
(2 tbs or 30 g)
Medium to Hard
Water
7 to 12 grains per
gallon
For normal and heavily soiled
loads:
■Fill the Main Wash section
(3 tbs or 45 g)
■Fill the Pre-Wash section
(2 tbs or 30 g)
Very Hard Water
13 grains per
gallon and above
NOTE: It might be
necessary to use
the Soak & Scrub
cycle, or the
Normal cycle with
either a High Temp
wash (if available)
or Super Scrub
option (if available)
for best wash
performance with
very hard water.
For normally soiled loads:
■Fill the Main Wash section
(3 tbs or 45 g)
■Fill the Pre-Wash section
(2 tbs or 30 g)
■Turn the rinse aid dispenser to
a higher setting. See “Rinse
Aid Dispenser” later in this
section.
For heavily soiled loads:
■Fill the Main Wash section
(3 tbs or 45 g)
■Fill the Pre-Wash section
(2 tbs or 30 g)
■Turn the rinse aid dispenser to
a higher setting. See “Rinse
Aid Dispenser” later in this
section.

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RinseAidDispenser
Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can
dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by
allowing water to drain off of the dishes during the final
rinse by releasing a small amount of the rinse aid into the
rinse water. Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid
rinse aid. Do not use a solid or bar-type.
Filling the dispenser
The rinse aid dispenser holds 5.2 oz (153.7 mL) of rinse
aid. Under normal conditions, this will last for about three
months. You do not have to wait until the dispenser is
empty to refill it. Try to keep it full, but be careful not to
overfill it.
1. Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.
2. Turn the dispenser knob to OPEN and lift it out.
3. Add rinse aid until the indicator window looks full.
4. Clean up any spilled rinse aid with a damp cloth.
5. Replace the dispenser knob and turn it to CLOSED.
Rinse aid setting
The amount of rinse aid released into the final wash can be
adjusted. The factory setting is at 2. For most water
conditions set the adjuster to 1 or 2. If there are rings or
calcium (hard water) spots on dishes, try a higher setting.
To adjust the setting
Remove the dispenser knob, then turn the adjuster inside
the dispenser to the desired setting.
DishwasherEfficiencyTips
Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing
detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and
helps glasses dry spot-free. For best dishwashing results,
water must be at least 120°F (49°C) as it enters the
dishwasher. Loads may not wash as well if the water
temperature is too low.
To check water temperature
1. Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher
for at least 1 minute.
2. Place a candy or meat thermometer in a glass
measuring cup.
3. Check the temperature on the thermometer as the
water is running into the cup.
4. If the water temperature at the faucet is below 120°F
(49°C), have a qualified person raise the water heater’s
thermostat setting.
■To save water and energy, do not rinse dishes before
putting them into the dishwasher.
■Use a low energy, quick, or short cycle whenever
possible. These cycles use less hot water and energy
than the Normal cycle.
■Use a delay feature (on some models) to run your
dishwasher during off-peak hours. Local utilities
recommend avoiding heavy usage of energy at certain
times of day.
■During the summer, run your dishwasher at night to
reduce daytime heat buildup.
■Use an air dry, or an energy-saving dry option
whenever possible. Allow longer drying times
(overnight) when using these options. Use a rinse aid to
improve drying.
■Use cycles or options that add extra heat to the wash
or rinse portion of the cycle only when needed.
■Run your dishwasher with full loads. Run a rinse cycle
after meals until the dishwasher is full.