KitchenAid KUDE20FBSS Use & Care Guide - Page 5

Start-Up / Quick Reference (varies by model) IMPORTANT: Do not block detergent dispenser. Tall items placed in the lower rack may block the dispenser door. Cookie sheets and cutting boards loaded on the left-hand side of the dishwasher can easily block the dispenser. If detergent is inside of the dispenser or on the bottom of the tub after the cycle is complete, the dispenser was blocked. Drying - Rinse Aid is essential. You must use a drying agent such as a rinse aid for good drying performance (sample included). Rinse aid along USE RINSE AID FOR Full BETTER DRYING Lock with the Heat Dry option will Add provide best drying and avoid Refill excessive moisture in the dishwasher interior. + 1 Hour Wash - When you need fast results. Efficient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy, just as driving a car slower saves on gas. When you need fast results, the 1 Hour Wash will clean dishes using slightly more water and energy. Select the Heat Dry option to speed drying times (adds approximately 35 minutes to the 1 Hour Wash cycle). Heavy Duty cycle for tough soil cleaning The Heavy Duty cycle is recommended for tough soil loads. Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans, casseroles, and regular tableware. No need to prerinse dishes; just scrape and load. ProScrub® Option loading to clean baked-on food (on some models) When the ProScrub® option is selected, it provides a concentrated wash on the back of the lower dish rack for hard-to-clean dishes. Place these dishes with the soiled surface of the dish toward the ProScrub® spray jets in the lower rack of the dishwasher. Press START/RESUME every time you add a dish. IMPORTANT: If anyone opens the door (such as, for adding a dish, even during the Delay Hours option), the START/RESUME button must be pressed each time. If the START/RESUME button is located on top of door: Push door firmly closed within 3 seconds of pressing START/RESUME. If the door is not closed within 3 seconds, the start button LED will flash, an audible tone will be heard, and the cycle will not start. Proper Detergent Dosing It is possible to use too much detergent in your dishwasher. This can lead to etching of your dishes. See "Add Detergent" in the "Dishwasher Use" section to determine the amount of detergent needed based on your water hardness. 5