KitchenAid Sculptura KUDS24SE User manual

Model
KUDS24SE
KUDC24SE

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KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. 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.
For assistance or service
call the Consumer Assistance Center toll free ................................................. 1-800-422-1230
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Call the Consumer Assistance Centre toll free ................................................. 1-800-461-5681
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If you need assistance or service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section of this book. After
checking "Troubleshooting," additional help can be found by checking the "Requesting
Assistance or Service" section, or by calling one of the telephone numbers above.
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/plate (see diagram
in the "Parts and Features" section.)
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. You must
provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date Installed
BuildedDealer Name
Address
Phone

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:
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
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
2) Load sharp knives with the handles
up to reduce the risk of cut-type
injuries.
• 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.
INSTRUCTIONS
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 EXPLO-
SIVE. 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.
Remove the door to the washing
compartment when removing an old
dishwasher from service or discarding it.
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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.
Water inlet
opening .....
Model and ..................
serial
number label .....
(p. 2)
Sure-Hold
cup shelf
(p. 12)
Sure=Hold
cup shelf
(p. 9)
Upper
r arm
(p. 7)
Upper rack
(pp. 8-10)
FLEXI-BASKET*
silverware
basket
(p. 13)
Lower rack
(pp. 11-12)
Heating
element
Detergent
(p. 15)
4-way
HYDRO SWEEP*
spray arm
(p. 24)
Overflow
protection
float
(p. 24)
Rinse
agent
dispenser
(p. 18)
Fold-down tines, upper rack (p. 9)
Stemware holders (p. 10)
Sure-Hold clips (p. 10)
Fold-down tines, lower rack (p. 12)

CYCLE MONITOR
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Cycle pads
(p. 19) Option pads (p. 20)
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(p. 19)
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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.
,, 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 dish-
washer" in the "Caring for Your Dish-
washer" 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.
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.
,, Remove all shipping plugs from hoses
and connectors (such as the cap on
the drain outlet) before installing. See
Installation Instructions for complete
information.
GROUNDING iNSTRUCTiONS
,, 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 conduc-
tor and a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an appropriate 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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Using your new KITCHENAID* dishwasher is simple. Follow the steps below to get
started. For more information on specific steps and additional safety information, see
the page(s) next to the step you would like to know more about.
NOTE: Before using your dishwasher, remove all hang tags, temporary labels, and pack-
aging materials. Please also read the entire Use and Care Guide as it contains important
operating and safety information.
1. Load the dishwasher. See pages 8-13. 5. Push door firmly when closing.
2. Spin the upper spray arm. It should turn
_ _ 1 freely check thespray
_, lower arm
also to make sure
it turns freely.
6. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher
until water is hot. Turn
off water. See page 23.
3. Add detergent. See pages 15-17. 7. Press the desired Wash Selection pad.
See the "Cycle
selection chart" on
page 19. Then press
the desired Option
pad(s). See page 20
for "Option selections."
4. Add rinse agent if needed. See page 18. 8. Press the Start pad. The cycle will begin
(if Delay Hours has
not been selected).
NOTE: The dishwasher
remembers the last
cycle and option(s) that
were completed. You
only have to press the
Start pad if you want to
use the same cycle and
option(s). However, if the last cycle you
completed was Rinse Only, the dishwasher
will run the Normal cycle if you press the
Start pad.

This section tells you how to properly load your dishwasher for the best washing and
rinsing results.
• Scrape leftover food, bones, toothpicks,
and other hard items from dishes. It is not
necessary to rinse dishes before putting
them into the dishwasher.
• Load dishes so soiled surfaces face the
spray (down or inward). It is important for
the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces.
• Take care when loading heavy pots or pans
into the dishwasher. They 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 Only cycle to keep dishes
moist if you do not plan to wash them soon.
Foods like eggs, rice, pasta, spinach, and
cooked cereals can be hard to remove if
they are left to dry.
The upper rack is designed for cups,
glasses, and other small items.
• Load cups and glasses in the upper rack
only, in the rows between the prongs.
Placing them over the prongs can cause
them to chip or break.
• China, crystal, and other delicate items
must not touch each other during dish-
washer operation. Damage can occur.
• Place items so open ends face down for
best cleaning and draining.
• Load plastic items securely in the upper
rack only. Wash only plastic items marked
"dishwasher safe."
• Secure lightweight items so they don't
overturn during washing. Wedge light-
weight items against one another or
overlap them with heavier dishes. (See
"Sure-Hold clips" later in this section.)
• Load bowls in the center section for
best stability.
• Racks with teal-colored tips can be
adjusted for different loads.
Cup and glass load
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Fold down the extra shelf on the top rack to
hold additional cups and glasses, or small
items like long utensils and spatulas,
Cup sheff
The row of split tines on the right side of the
rack is adjustable to accommodate a variety
of dishes, These adjustable tines have teal-
colored tips,
_,To adjust the front half, move the adjustor
at the front of the rack towards the right to
wedge plastic or other lightweight items
against the side of the rack, Move the
adjuster left to make room for larger
dishes,
_,To adjust the back half, push the tines
down gently toward the center of the rack,
The row of tines on the left side of the rack
is also adjustable, Push the tines down
gently toward the center of the rack to make
room for larger dishes,
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Use the stemware holders (attached to the
cup shelf) to keep water goblets, wine
glasses, etc., in place and prevent damage
during washing.
Stemware holder
The Sure-Hold clips hold lightweight plastic
items like cups, lids, or bowls in place during
washing. Move a clip anywhere in the rack
by pulling it up and off the tine and reposi-
tioning it on another tine.
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The lower rack is designed for plates, pans,
casseroles, and utensils.
,, Load items with cooked-on or dried-on food
in the lower rack with soiled surfaces facing
in toward the spray.
,, For maximum capacity and stability of an
all-plate load, stagger or overlap small
plates with large ones.
,, Load plates side to side along with pots,
pans, and large cookware, as shown.
,, Do not put small items in the lower rack if
they are not secured in place.
,, Racks with teal-colored tips can be
adjusted for different loads.
Mixed load
,, 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 won't reach their
surfaces.
,, Do not load items between the bottom rack
and the side of the dishwasher tub. This
can block the water inlet opening.
Utensilload
,, The FLEXI-BASKET* silverware basket can
be separated and placed into the lower
rack in several locations. Hold basket firmly
and pull apart. Now use both sections or
just one to load silverware.
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Fold down the extra shelf on the left side of
the lower rack to hold small items such as
cups or utensils,
Fold down one or both of the back rows of
tines to hold large bowls, pots, pans,
roasters, etc, Push down gently towards the
back of the rack to fold down the tines,

,, The FLEXI-BASKET silverware basket can
be separated and placed into the lower
rack in several locations. Hold basket firmly
and pull apart. Now use both sections or
just one to load silverware.
,, Load the silverware basket while it is in
the lower rack or take the basket out for
loading on a counter or table.
,, Mix items in each section of the basket -
some pointing up and some down.
IMPORTANT: Always load sharp items
(knives, skewers, forks, etc.) pointing down.
_,Place small items like baby bottle caps, jar
lids, corn cob holders, etc., in the middle
section with the hinged cover. Close the
cover over the section to hold small items
in place.
,, Load forks and spoons so they don't
nest together. Water spray cannot reach
nested items.
,,The silverware basket can also be removed
for easy unloading. Unload or remove the
basket before unloading the upper rack
to avoid spilling water droplets on the
silverware.
NOTES:
,, Don't load silver or silver-plated silverware
with stainless steel. These metals can be
damaged by contact with one another
during washing.
_,Some foods (such as salt, vinegar, milk
products, fruit juices, etc.) can pit or corrode
silverware if left on for long periods of time.
Use the Rinse Only cycle when silverware
is not washed immediately after use.
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If you have any doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to
see if it is dishwasher safe.
MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL INFORMATION
Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents may
affect finish of anodized aluminum. All aluminum
will darken when washed in the dishwasher. This
does not affect pan performance.
Disposable No Do not wash throwaway aluminum pans in the
Aluminum dishwasher. These might shift during washing and
transfer black marks to dishes and other items.
Bottles and No Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached
Cans with glue can loosen in your dishwasher, clog
spray arms or the pump, and will reduce washing
performance.
Cast Iron No Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust.
China/ Yes Always check manufacturer's recommendations
Stoneware before washing. Antique, hand-painted, or over-
the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf can
discolor or fade.
Crystal Yes Always check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Some types of leaded crystal can
etch with repeated washings.
Gold No Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
Glass Yes Milk glass will yellow with repeated washings.
Hollow- No Handles of some knives are attached to the blade
Handle with adhesives which may loosen if washed in the
Knives dishwasher.
Pewter, Brass, No High water temperatures and detergent can
and Bronze discolor or pit finish.
Plastics Yes Always check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to
withstand high water temperatures and detergents.
Load plastics in top rack only.
Disposable No Cannot withstand high water temperatures and
Plastics detergents.
Stainless Yes Run a Rinse Only cycle if not washing immediately.
Steel Prolonged contact with food containing salt, vinegar,
milk products, or fruit juice could damage finish.
Sterling Silver Yes Run a Rinse Only cycle if not washing immedi-
or Silver Plate ately. Prolonged contact with food containing salt,
acid, or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood)
can damage finish.
Tin No Can rust.
Wooden Ware No Wash by hand. Always check manufacturer's
recommendations before washing. Untreated
wood can warp, crack, or lose its finish.

For best washing results, it is important to use the correct amount of detergent and a rinse
agent. Read this section for information on using both properly.
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The detergent dispenser has two sections.
The smaller Pre-Wash section empties
detergent into the dishwasher when you
close the door. The larger Main Wash
section empties detergent into the dish-
washer during the wash cycle.
1. If the dispenser cover is closed, open the
cover by rotating the blue button. Rotate blue
button to open
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2. Fill the Main Wash section with detergent.
The amount of detergent needed depends
on the amount of food soil on the dishes
and water hardness. See the detergent
usage chart later in this section.
3. Close the dispenser cover and fill the
Pre-Wash section.
NOTE: Do not use detergent with the Rinse
Only cycle.
Main Wash section Pre=Wash section
PRE-WASH

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• Use automatic dishwasher detergent only.
NOTE: Never use soap, hand-dishwashing
detergent, or laundry detergent. These
products will produce excessive suds which
could cause flooding and reduce washing
performance.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions when
using powdered, liquid, or gel dishwasher
detergents. Concentrated (Ultra) powdered
detergents usually call for lower usage than
do standard powdered detergents.
• Add detergent to the dispenser just before
starting the dishwasher.
• Keep detergent container tightly closed in a
cool, dry place, out of the reach of children.
After opening, a box of detergent should
stay fresh for about one month. Detergent
exposed to moisture over a period of time
might become caked and ineffective.
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WATER HARDNESS
Soft to Medium Hard
Water
0 to 6 grains per gallon
Medium to Hard Water
7 to 12 grains per gallon
Very Hard Water
13 grains and above
AMOUNT OF DETERGENT
For normal loads:
• Partially fill the Main Wash section (2 tablespoons or
30 grams)
• Fill the Pre-Wash section (2 tablespoons or 30 grams)
NOTE: Add only I tablespoon or 15 grams of deter-
gent to the Pre-Wash section if dishes are prerinsed
or water is very soft.
For heavily soiled loads:
• Fill the Main Wash section (3 tablespoons or 45 grams)
• Fill the Pre-Wash section (2 tablespoons or 30 grams)
For normal and heavily soiled loads:
• Fill the Main Wash section (3 tablespoons or 45 grams)
• Fill the Pre-Wash section (2 tablespoons or 30 grams)
For normal loads:
• Fill the Main Wash section (3 tablespoons or 45 grams)
• Fill the Pre-Wash section (2 tablespoons or 30 grams)
• Turn the rinse agent dispenser to a higher setting. See
"Using the rinse agent dispenser" later in this section.
NOTE: Under abnormal water hardness conditions
(13 grains and above), it may be necessary to use the
Short Wash cycle for best wash performance.

WATERHARDNESS
VeryHardWater
13grainsandabove(cont.)
AMOUNTOFDETERGENT
Forheavilysoiledloads:
,, Fill the Main Wash section (3 tablespoons or 45 grams)
_,Fill the Pre-Wash section (2 tablespoons or 30 grams)
,, Turn the rinse agent dispenser to a higher setting. See
"Using the rinse agent dispenser" later in this section.
NOTE: Under abnormal water hardness conditions
(13 grains and above), it may be necessary to use the
Soak & Scrub cycle for best wash performance.
Different brands of dishwasher detergent
have different amounts of phosphorus for
softening water. If you have hard water and
use a detergent with a phosphorous content
of less than 8.7%, you may need to use
more detergent, or use a detergent with a
phosphorous content higher than 8.7%.
,, Excessive amounts of detergent combined
with soft water may cause etching of
glassware.
NOTE: Water hardness may change over a
period of time. Contact your local water utility
or area water softening company to determine
your water hardness, or order water hardness
test strip (Part Number 4171690) through the
Consumer Assistance Center.

Arinseagentpreventswaterfromforming
dropletsthatcandryasspotsorstreaks.It
alsoimprovesdryingbyallowingwaterto
drainoffthedishesduringthefinalrinseby
releasingasmallamountoftherinseagent
intotherinsewater.Yourdishwasheris
designedtousealiquidrinseagent.Donot
useasolidorbar-typerinseagent.
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The rinse agent dispenser holds 5.2 fluid
ounces (153.7 mL) of rinse agent. 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 agent until the indicator window
looks full. If you overfill, the excess rinse
agent may overflow the dispenser and
cause oversudsing during the wash cycle.
4. Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a
damp cloth.
5. Replace the dispenser knob and turn it
to Closed.
Indicator
window
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Dispenser
knob
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The amount of rinse agent 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 (4, 5, or 6).
To adjust setting
Remove the dispenser knob, then turn
the adjuster inside the dispenser to the
desired setting.

This section tells you how to operate the dishwasher. Operating your dishwasher properly
enables you to obtain the best possible results,
The dishwasher will wash and dry dishes according to the selections you make on the control
panel. The dishwasher remembers the last cycle and option(s) that were completed. You only have
to press the Start pad if you want to use the same cycle and option(s). However, if the last cycle
you completed was Rinse Only, the dishwasher will run the Normal cycle if you press the Start pad.
CYCLE
SOAK&
SCRUB
NORMAL
Pre-Wash Rinse
A "¢'" shows what steps are in each cycle.
Main tf Time
Wash Rinse Purge Rinse Dry (minutes)
v" ,/ ¢" v" ¢" ¢" 88t
Water
Usage
(gallons/liters)
11.0/41
Use this cycle for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled loads, and harder than normal
water conditions.
v" ¢" 7" 7" 7" 75t 7.0/26
Use this cycle for loads with moderate amounts of food soil. (The energy usage
label is based on this cycle.)
SHORT
WASH Jv" v" J J 69t 8.8/33
Use this cycle for lightly soiled loads, or harder than normal water conditions.
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LIGHT
CHINA v" J ,,/ V" V" 65 t 8.8/33
Use this cycle for china, cr/stal, and other delicate items.
RINSE
ONLY V" 7.5 2.2/8
Use this cycle for rinsing dishes, glasses, and silverware that will not be
washed right away.
• Do not use detergent with the Rinse Only cycle.
t Expect longer cycle times if water entering the dishwasher is not hot enough.
1-tA small amount of water is run through the pump to remove soil particles between the main
wash and final rinse.

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You can cancel a cycle anytime during
the cycle.
1. Press the Cancel pad once, then wait.
The Cancel light will glow. There
is a 5-second pause between
the time Cancel is pressed and
draining begins.
2. Let the dishwasher drain completely.
Press a pad to select an option. If you
change your mind, press the pad again to
turn the option off. To select a different
option, press another pad.
Select this option, and water will heat during
the main wash for better cleaning
of heavily soiled dishes. Water
heating is automatic in the wash
portions and final rinse of the
Soak & Scrub cycle, and in the final rinse of
the Normal, Short Wash, and Light China
cycles.
Use this option to air dry dishes without heat.
For best results, keep the rinse
agent dispenser filled. Under
certain conditions (hard water,
empty rinse agent dispenser,
plastic items in the load, etc.) you might find
some water left on plastics, dishes, and
silverware.
The SANI RINSE option raises the water
_ emperature in the final rinse to
approximately 155°F (68°C). SANI
RINSE is an option with all cycles
except Rinse Only. Depending on
the incoming temperature of your water, cycle
times might be longer when you select SANI
RINSE.
NOTE: The SANI RINSE cycle raises the
temperature of the final rinse to approximately
155°F (68°C), and maintains that temperature
for at least 16 minutes. This high temperature
rinse sanitizes your dishes and glassware in
accordance with the NFS International re-
quirements (#95/480/2480).
The Delay Hours light glows when the dish-
washer has been set for a delayed
start. The delay light will turn off
when the cycle starts. See "Setting
a delay start" later in this section.