KitchenAid Superba 4KUDS220T User manual

Superba*
Built'In Dishwasher
With Whisper Quiet * System
Model 4KUDS220T
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
Sure-Temp* Water Heating. 6
Special Tips On Dishwasher Use. 7
Dishwasher Cycles. 8
To Cancel A Cycle.10
Adding Dishware During A Cycle ... 10
Energy Saving Tips.11
Loading Your Dishwasher.12
Upper Rack.13
Lower Rack.14
Silverware Basket.15
Filling The Detergent Dispenser.16
How Much Detergent To Use.17
Rinse Agents.18
Caring For Your Dishwasher.18
Seasonal Storage.19
Drain Air Gap.19
Sure-Scrub* Wash System.20-21
Problem, Cause, Solution Chart.22-23
Removing Spots And Film.23
Changing Front Panels.24-26
Optional Front Panels.26
If You Need Service Or Assistance.27
Warranty.28
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.

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. D O NOT abuse, sit on or stand on the
door or dish rack of the dishwasher.
10. To reduce the risk of injury, do not
allow children to play in or on a
dishwasher.
11. 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.
12. When discarding an old dishwasher,
always remove the door to prevent
accidental entrapment.
13. Install the dishwasher on a floor that is
level and strong enouqh to support the
weight.
1 4 . To prevent electrical shock, disconnect
electrical power supply to dishwasher
before attempting to service.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Ownership Registration
Before you use your dishwasher, please fill out and mail your ownership registration card.
This card will enable us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification.
THIS CARD DOES NOT VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY.
Keep a copy of the bill of sale showing the date of purchase and/or date of installation of your
dishwasher. PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL ENSURE YOU OF IN-WARRANTY SERVICE.
Write down the following information. You will need it if your dishwasher ever requires service.
Model Number*_
Serial Number t_
Date Purchased_
Date Installed_
Dealer's Name_
Address____
Phone______
tModel 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 19.
• To prevent accidental entrapment, remove the door when removing an old dishwasher from
service or discarding it.
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Dishwasher Features
1. 16-Position Adjustable Upper Rack
with Durakote* Nylon
2. Stay-Put Flex-O-Dividers*
3. Upper Level Power Wash with
ChinaGuard*
4. Lower Rack with Durakote* Nylon
5. Cutlery/Silverware Basket
6. Automatic Rinse Agent Dispenser
7. Detergent Dispenser
8. Overflow Protection Float
9. 4-Way Hydro Sweep Wash
10. Self-Cleaning Filter with Jet Spray
11. Removable Coarse Strainer
12. Water-Heating Element
13. Flo-Thru* Drying Fan/Heater
14. Triple Layer High Density Insulation
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Operating Your Sure-Temp* Water
Dishwasher Heating
Step 1 Load dishes into racks according to
instructions on pages 12-J6.
Do not operate dishwasher without
racks in place. Water leakage and
flooding may result.
Step 2 Add detergent to detergent
dispenser. See page 16-17.
Step 3 Firmly close the door and latch it by
pushing the door handle down.
Step 4 Push button for desired cycle. See
page 8 for description of cycles. The
rest is automatic. The dishwasher
will wash and dry dishware
according to the cycle selected.
Kitchen Aid Whisper Quiet* System
Your KitchenAid dishwasher is equipped
with a unique sound reduction system. The
Whisper Quiet* System is designed to elimi¬
nate the common sounds heard while a
dishwasher is operating. A triple layer of
high density insulation brings you such an
unusually quiet operation, you may wonder
if your dishwasher is actually on.
The first wash portion of the cycle selected
(excluding Rinse and Hold, Light/China and
Quick/Glass cycles} is delayed until the water
is heated to approximately 140°F (60°C). This
means that you can turn your home water
heater down to provide a minimum of 120°F
(49 °C) incoming water to the dishwasher
rather than 140°F (60°C) — saving you
approximately 10% of your total household
water heating energy.
If the water temperature inside the
dishwasher is I20°F (49°C), it will take
about 7 minutes to heat the first water fill
to 140°F (60°C). Higher water temperatures
will shorten the cycle time.
The WATER HEATING LIGHT will glow while
water is being heated in the dishwasher,
prior to the wash portion of the selected
cycle. If the SANI RINSE option is selected, the
WATER HEATING light will come on again
while water is being heated, just prior to the
last rinse of the cycle. No water circulation
takes place during these water heating
periods. The wash and/or rinse portion of the
cycle is delayed until the water reaches the
correct temperature.
For best dishwashing results, water should
be at least 120°F (49°CJ as it enters the
dishwasher. To check the temperature, test it
at the faucet closest to your dishwasher.
1. Setting 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.
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Special lips on Dishwasher Use
What Can and Cannot Be Washed in Your Dishwasher
Most tableware, cook ware 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
Exceptions/
Dishwasher
Exceptions/
Safe?
Special Information
Material
Safe?
Special Information
Aluminum
Yes
High water temperature and
Disposable
No
Cannot withstand high water
detergents may affect finish of
anodized aluminum.
Plastics
temperatures and detergents.
Cast Iron
No
Seasoning will be removed, and
Plastics
Yes
Always check manufacturers'
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
fade. Gold leaf may discolour.
Steel
washing immediately. Prolonged
contact with foods containing
salt, vinegar, milk products or fruit
Crystal
Yes
Always check manufacturers'
recommendations before
juice could damage finish.
washing. Some types of leaded
Sterling
Yes
Run a RINSE & HOLD CYCLE if not
crystal may etch with repeated
washings.
Silver or
Silverplate
washing immediately. Prolonged
contact with food containing salt,
acid or sulfide |eggs, mayonnaise
Go Id
No
Gold coloured flatware will
and seafood) could damage
discolour.
finish.
Glass Yes
Milk glass will yellow with
repeated dishwasher washing.
Tin
No
May rust
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
dishwasher washed
warp, crack or lose its finish.
Pewter
No
High water temperatures and
detergent may discolour or pit
finish.

Dishwasher Cycles
Soak & Scrub, Pots & Pans Cycle is used This cycle starts with a soak and scrub period,
to soak, wash and dry hard-to-clean heavily followed by two wash periods with two
soiled pots, pans and casseroles along with rinses, and a heated dry period,
regular tableware. Choose this cycle for
your 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 two rinses
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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Quick/Glass Wash Cycle is used to rapidly Important: If ENERGY SAVER DRY (no heat)
wash and dry glassware, crystal, and lightly option is used, total cycle time is reduced by
soiled china. one-half. The SANI RINSE option cannot be
This cycle starts with a rinse period, followed usec ! w, th the QUICK/GLASS cycle,
by one wash period with one rinse and a
heated dry period.
Rinse & Hold Cycle is used to rinse partial
loads of dishes until a full load is accumu¬
lated. No detergent is used. Dishware is kept
moist until a complete wash and dry cycle
can be run.
This cycle provides one rinse. The RINSED
ONLY LIGHT will glow when the door is
unlatched following this cycle — a reminder
that the dishes have only been rinsed, not
washed. The SANI-RINSE and ENERGY SAVER
DRY options cannot be used with the RINSE &
HOLD CYCLE.
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Rinse & Hold Cycle (cont'dj
CYCLE SEQUENCE
TOTAL CYCLE
TIME (minutes)
Q
■
o
■
RINSE & HOLD
f □
f
f
Q 6
□
■
■
M
WATER USED
fgallons/lftres)
1.9/8.5
Important: All cycles may be used to wash
and dry dishwasher-safe china and crystal.
Check manufacturers' recommendations
before washing.
Sani-Rinse can be used with Normal,
Light/China, and Soak & Scrub cycles to
heat the final rinse water to approximately
160°F (71 °CJ to sanitize the dishware. This
option will lengthen the cycle time 10.5
minutes.
Energy Saver Dry can be used with any
Wash Selection to eliminate the heat during
the dry 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.
Cancel is used to cancel any cycle in
progress. When this button is pushed, you
will hear the sound of water draining. This is
normal. The dishwasher will then auto¬
matically turn itself off. TO START A NEW
CYCLE, wait until all indicator lights have
gone off. Open door; check detergent
dispenser to be sure it is properly filled,
relatch door; select the desired new cycle.
Cycle Monitor Lights When the dishwasher
is running, the lights indicate which portion
of the cycle is being performed. Cycle has
been completed when all lights are out.
Water Heating Light comes on when water
in dishwasher is being heated to approxi¬
mately 140°F (60°C). It also comes on for the
last rinse of the Sani Cycle when the water
is heated to approximately 160°F (71 °C).
Whenever the light is on, there is a pause in
the wash action.
Rinsed Only Light comes on when door is
unlatched after running the Rinse & Hold
Cycle, indicating that the dishes have only
been rinsed, not washed.
Adding Dishware During a Cycle You can
add a forgotten item to the dish washer
anytime before the wash portion of the
cycle. To stop the cycle, just unlatch the door
handle. However, opening the door during a
cycle lessens 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 cycle button
originally selected and if desired, the Energy
Saver button. The cycle will start exactly
where it was stopped.
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