KitchenAid KUDE70FXPA Use & Care Guide - Page 7

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 dishwasher detergent A 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. NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard Hard Water powdered detergent. Follow instructions on the Soft Water Hard Water Soft Water package when using other dishwasher detergent Main Wash Pre-Wash types. Premeasured forms are suitable for all hardness and soil levels. Always place premeasured detergents in the main compartment and close the lid. Add Rinse Aid ■ Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying performance. Without rinse aid your dishes and dishwasher interior will have excessive moisture. The heat dry option will not perform as well without rinse aid. ■ Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. They also improve Full drying by allowing water to drain off of the dishes after the final rinse. ■ Rinse aid helps to reduce excess moisture on the dish racks and interior of your dishwasher. Add ■ Check the rinse aid indicator. Add rinse aid when indicator drops to "Add" level. max - 21 3 ■ To add rinse aid, turn the dispenser cap to "Refill" and lift off. Pour rinse aid into the opening until the indicator level is at "Full." Replace the dispenser cap and turn to "Lock." Make sure cap is fully locked. Refill -- - Lock fill - -- 6 5 4 -- - --- 21 3 NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting of 2 will give good results. If you have hard water or notice rings or spots, try a higher setting. Turn the arrow adjuster inside the dispenser by either using your fingers or inserting a flat-blade screwdriver into the center of the arrow and turning. max - -- - ¹⁄₄ turn to lock fill - -- 6 5 4 --- - - -- STEP 3 Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model) See "Cycle and Option Descriptions" charts in the following section. Efficient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy, just as driving a car slower saves on gas. Typical cycle time is approximately 2¹⁄₂ hours, but can take less or more time to complete depending on selections. Select Options (options vary by model) See "Cycle and Option Descriptions" charts in the following section. You can customize your cycles by pressing the options desired. If you change your mind, press the option again to turn off the option. Not all options are available for every cycle. If an invalid option is selected for a given cycle, the lights will flash. STEP 4 Start or Resume a Cycle ■ Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the water is hot. Turn off water. ■ Press START/RESUME once to show which selections you used. Select the wash cycle and options desired OR press START/RESUME to repeat the same cycle and options as in the previous wash cycle. 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/Resume button LED will flash, an audible tone will be heard, and the cycle will not start. 7