KitchenAid KUDE60FXSS Use & Care Guide - Page 6

1 Prepare and load dishwasher. Quick Steps 3 Select a cycle and option. 2 Add detergent for cleaning and rinse aid for drying. 4 Start dishwasher. NOTE: If the START/RESUME button is located on the top of door, push door firmly closed within 3 seconds of pressing START/ RESUME. Dishwasher Use STEP 1 Prepare and Load the Dishwasher IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers before washing. ■ When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing down. Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach nested items. Upper rack Lower rack ■ Make sure nothing keeps spray arm(s) from spinning freely. It is important for the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces. ■ Make sure that when the dishwasher door is closed no items are blocking the detergent dispenser. ■ Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and inward to the spray as shown. This will improve cleaning and drying results. ■ Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food. ■ Place plastics, small plates and glasses in the upper rack. Wash only plastic items marked "dishwasher safe." ■ To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Load dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the racks. ■ Improper loading can cause dishes to be chipped or damaged. When loading glasses or mugs, it is best to load these items in between rows of tines instead of loading them over tines, as shown in the image above. 6 STEP 2 Add Detergent NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse cycle. Do not use detergent. ■ Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add powder, liquid or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle. ■ Fresh automatic A dishwasher detergent results in better cleaning. Store tightly closed detergent B container in a cool, dry place. Hard Water Soft Water Hard Water Soft Water C PRE- MAIN WASH WASH A. Cover latch B. Main Wash section C. Pre-Wash section ■ The amount of detergent to use depends on: How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads require more detergent. The hardness of the water - If you use too little in hard water, dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water, glassware will etch. Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon) [typical water softener water and some city water] Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. gallon) [well water and some city water] ■ Depending on your water hardness, fill the Main Wash section of the dispenser as shown. Fill the Pre-Wash section to the level shown, if needed.