KitchenAid KUDX23HB User manual

ruse and Care Guide
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FOR THE WAY IT'S MADE."
A Note to You .................. 2
Understanding
DishwasherSafety ............ 3
KnowingYour
Dishwasher'sFeatures...... 5
Operating Your
Dishwasher....................... 7
Loading Your
Dishwasher..................... 15
Cadng forYour
Dishwasher..................... 18
Changklg FrontPanels... 21
SolvingCommon
DishwashingProblems.... 24
Troubleshooting.............. 28
IfYou Need Assistance
orSelvice ....................... 30
Index ............................. 31
Warranty ........................ 32
1-800-422-1230
Call ourConsumer Assistance Center
withquestionsor comments.
KITCHENAID" Undercounter Dishwasher
Model: KUDX23HB

Note to You
Thankyou for buying a KitchenAid®appliance!
KitchenAid appliances have everything you would expect of a superior appliance,
plusthe distinct style and thoughtful details which contribute to the overall look of
your home and your enjoyment of it. To ensure that you enjoy many years of
trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care guide. It contains valuable
information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly
and safely. Please read it carefully.
Also, please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these
symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each
symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, burns, fire,
and electrical shock.
This symbol will help you avoid actions
which could cause product damage
(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to
your personal property.
Our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number,
1-800-422-1230, istoll-free 24 hours a day.
If you ever have a question concerning your home appliance's operation, or if you need
service, first see "If You Need Assistance or Service" on page 30. Ifyou need further help,
call our toll-free Consumer Assistance Center telephone number for help. When calling, you
will need to know your appliance's complete model number and serial number. You can find
this information on the model and serial number label (see diagram on page 5). Record these
numbers and purchase information below. You willneed this information if you require
service. Keep this book and the sales sliptogether in a safe place for future reference.
NOTE: You must provide proof of purchase or installationdate for in-warranty service.
Model Number Builder/Dealer Name
Serial Number Address
Date Installed Phone
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nderstanding Dishwasher
Safety
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the riskof fire, electrical shock, or injury when using
your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:
•Read all instructionsbefore using the
dishwasher.
•Use your dishwasher only for the uses
described in this manual.
• DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRI-
CALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installa-
tion Instructionsfor details.
•When discarding an old dishwasher,
always remove the door to prevent
accidental entrapment or suffocation.
•Use ONLY detergents and rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher.
• Store dishwasher detergent in a cool, dry
place WHERE CHILDREN CAN'T
REACH IT.
When loading items to be washed:
-Load sharp items and knives with the
handles up to reduce risk of cut-type
injuries.
-Locate sharp items and knives so that
they are not likelyto damage the door
seal.
• DO NOT let children play in or on the
dishwasher.
• DO NOT wash plastic items unless
marked "dishwasher safe" or the
equivalent. If not marked, check
manufacturer's recommendations.
•DO NOT reach intothe area below the
bottom rack until the heating element
has cooled for at least 20 minutes.
•DO NOT use your dishwasher unless
all enclosure panels are properly in
place.
•DO NOT siton, stand on, or abuse the
dishwasher door or dishracks.
• DO NOT tamper with controls.
•Ifhot water has not been used recently
(usually two weeks or longer), hydro-
gen gases may build up in the water
heater and the hot water pipes.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To
prevent injuryor damage, before using
your dishwasher, turn on all hot water
faucets and allow water to runfor
several minutes. This will allow gases
to escape.
Do not smoke or use any open flame
near the faucet while it is open.
•DO NOT store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinityof this or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
•Disconnect electrical power to the
dishwasher before attempting
to service.
-SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS-
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+"Understanding Dishwasher Safely
Help us help you
Please:
•Have your dishwasher installed by a
qualified installer.
•Install where dishwasher is protected from
the elements. Protect against possible
rupture of fill valve by freezing. Such
ruptures are not covered by the warranty.
See winter storage information on
page 19.
• Install and level dishwasher on a floor that
will hold the weight, and in an area suitable
for itssize and use.
•Properly connect dishwasher to electricity,
water, and drain.*
•Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and
connectors (such as the cap on the drain
outlet) before installing.*
•Remove all hang tags and temporary
labels.
• Make sure dishwasher is not used by
anyone unable to operate itproperly.
• Properly maintain dishwasher.
See page 18.
* See Installation Instructions for complete
information.
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_ owing YourDishwasher's
Features
Below is an illustration of your appliance with the parts and features called out. To help you
find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included,
16-position Upper spray
adjustable upper inlet
rack with
DurakoteTM Water
nylon inlet
(p. 15)
Stay-put Model end
Flex.O.DividerTM serial
rack number
(p. 16) label
Upper spray Overflow
arm with protection
ChinaGuardTM (p.18)
Lower rack 4-Way
with Hydro
Sweep
nylon Arm
(p. 17) (p.18)
Cutlery/ Sure Clean TM
silverware water
basket heating
(p. 17)
Automatic rinse
agent dispenser
(p. 11)
Detergent
dis
(p,lO)
Coarse
strainer
(p. 18)
(p.12)
FIo-Thru TM
ying fan
(p.13)
Self-cleaning
filter with
jet spray
(p,18)
Your KitchenAide dishwasher has a unique sound reduction system to reduce many common
sounds heard while a dishwasher is operating.
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