KitchenAid KUDM220T User manual

Built-In Dishwasher
Models KUDM220T, KUDM22GT
KUDM22HT
USE and CARE GUIDE
(KUDM220T, KUDM22HT ILLUSTRATED)
(KUDM22GT) NOT ILLUSTRATED)
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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
Automatic Water Heating. 6
Energy Saving Tips. 6
Special Tips On Dishwasher Use. 7
Dishwasher Cycles. 8
To Cancel A Cycle. 9
Adding Dishware During A Cycle ... 9
Loading Your Dishwasher.10
Upper Rack.10
Lower Rack.11
Silverware Basket.12
Filling The Detergent Dispenser.13
How Much Detergent To Use.13
Low Phosphate Detergents.14
Rinse Agents.14
Caring For Your Dishwasher.14
Seasonal Storage.15
Drain Air Gap.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.Back Cover
It is your responsibility to be sure your
dishwasher:
• Is installed by a qualified installer.
• Has been installed where it is protected
from the elements.
• 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.*
• Has had all hang tags and temporary
labels removed.
• Is not used by children or anyone unable
to operate it properly.
• Is properly maintained.
*See Installation Instructions for complete
information.
Heavy duty door springs are
necessary when installing custom
panels.
Failure to provide proper door
springs with custom panels may
cause damage to the dishwasher.
© 1989 KitchenAid®

Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using
your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the
following:
1. Read all instructions before using the
dishwasher.
2. This dishwasher must be properly
connected to electricity and water.
3. Use the dishwasher only for its intended
function.
4. Use only detergents and rinse 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 unless
marked "dishwasher safe" or the
equivalent. For plastic items not so
marked, check the manufacturers'
recommendations.
7. DO NOT touch the heating element
during or immediately after use. Element
must cool at least 20 minutes to avoid
injury.
8. DO NOT operate your dishwasher
unless all enclosure panels are properly
in place.
9. DO NOT tamper with controls.
10. DO NOT abuse, sit on or stand on the
door or dish rack of the dishwasher.
I!. To reduce the risk of injury, do not
allow children to play in or on a
dishwasher.
12. 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.
13. When discarding an old dishwasher,
always remove the door to prevent
accidental entrapment.
14. Install the dishwasher on a floor that is
level and strong enough to support the
weight.
15. 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
dishwasher. 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
• KitchenAid dishwashers operate on II5 volts, 60 hertz A.C. house current. They cannot be
converted to operate on 220 volts, 50 or 60 hertz house current.
• 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.
• To prevent accidental entrapment, remove the door when removing an old dishwasher from
service or discarding it.
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Dishwasher Features
1. Upper Level Power Wash
2. Lower Rack
3. Cutlery/Silverware Basket
4. Detergent Dispenser
5. Overflow Protection Float
6. 4-Way Hydro Sweep (with Jet Spray)
7. Self-Cleaning Filter
8. Removable Coarse Strainer
9. Heating Element
10. F lo-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:
• 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
• pump motor starting
• items being ground up in the hard food
disposer
Automatic Water
Heating
Your KitchenAid dishwasher offers auto¬
matic water heating. 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 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
Power to Spare...
• Use the ENERGY SAVER-DRY option
whenever possible. If your incoming water
temperature is I40°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
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.
Important: In hard water areas, flash drying
can increase the likelihood of spotting and
filming.
• Run the dishwasher only with a full load.
• Do not rinse dishware before loading.
• Use only the cycle and options that you
need.
• Run the dishwasher at night during the
summer to avoid daytime heat load.
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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
Dishwasher
Safe?
Exceptions/
Special Information
Aluminum
Yes
High water temperature and Disposable
No
Cannot withstand high water
detergents may affect finish of Plastics
temperatures and detergents.
anodized aluminum.
Plastics Yes
Always check manufacturers'
Cast Iron No Seasoning will be removed, and
recommendations before
iron will rust.
washing. Plastics vary in their
capacity to withstand high water
China/
Yes
Always check manufacturers'
temperatures and detergents.
Stoneware
recommendations before
washing. Antique, hand-painted Stainless
Yes
Run a RINSE & HOLD CYCLE if not
or over-the-glaze patterns may Steel
washing immediately. Prolonged
fade. Gold leaf may discolor.
contact with foods containing
salt, vinegar, milk products or fruit
Crystal
Yes Always check manufacturers'
juice could damage finish.
recommendations before
washing. Some types of leaded
Sterling
Yes
Run a RINSE & HOLD CYCLE if not
crystal may etch with repeated
Silver or
washing immediately. Prolonged
washings.
Silverplate
contact with food containing salt.
acid or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise
Gold
No
Gold-colored flatware will
and seafood) could damage
discolor.
finish.
Glass
Yes
Milk glass will yellow with
Tin
No
May rust.
repeated dishwasher washing.
Wooden
No
Always check manufacturers'
Hollow-
No
Handles of some knives are
Ware
recommendations before
Handle
attached to the blade with
washing. Untreated wood may
Knives
adhesives which may loosen if
warp, crack or lose its finish.
dishwasher washed.
Pewter
No
High water temperatures and
detergent may discolor or pit
finish.

(KUDM220T, KUDM22HT, ILLUSTRATED)
(KUDM22GT) NOT ILLUSTRATED)
Dishwasher Cycles
Pots/Pans Cycle is used to wash and dry There are two wash periods and three rinses
hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans and followed by a heated dry period,
casseroles along with regular tableware.
Choose this cycle for the toughest jobs.
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.
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.
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Rinse & Hold Cycle is used to rinse partial loads
of dishes until a full load is accumulated. No
detergent is used. Dishware is kept moist until
a complete wash and dry cycle can be run.
This cycle provides one rinse.
Important: All cycles may be used to wash
and dry dishwasher-safe china and crystal.
Check manufacturers' recommendations
before washing.
CYCLE SEQUENCE
TOTAL CYCLE
TIME (minutes)
WATER USED
(gallons)
IT] IT]
RINSE & HOLD n # { +
e _
13
2.25
Energy Saver-Dry 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.
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 dial to the Pots/Pans
Cycle. This cancels the cycle.
If water is absent from the dishwasher, lift
door handle to stop dishwasher action.
Relatch door and advance dial to Pots/Pans
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.
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 cycle button
originally selected and if desired, the Energy
Saver button. The cycle will start exactly
where it was stopped.
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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, dish ware 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
together. Stability is important when loading
such items.
To achieve stability, load glasses and cups
between pins and over pins. Bowls, cups and
pans may be loaded in the center row as
shown.
Be sure items are stable. If load Is not
stable, damage may occur.
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