KitchenAid KDTE554CSS User Manual - Page 3

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Prepare and Load the Dishwasher

10 place load - upper rack

12 place load - upper rack

IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard

items from dishes. Remove labels from containers before washing.

Make sure when dishwasher door is closed no items are blocking

detergent dispenser.

Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and

inward to the spray as shown in the graphics above. This will

improve cleaning and drying results. Angle dirtiest dish surface

downward, allowing space for water to flow up through rack and

between dishes.

Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food.

Place plastics, small plates and glasses in upper rack.

Wash only 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 racks.

When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing down

and avoid "nesting" as shown. If your silverware does not fit into the

designated slots, flip covers up and mix silverware types to keep

them separated.

Use slots in the covers and suggested

loading patterns to keep your

silverware separated for optimum

wash. (See illustration, right.)

Check that all arms spin freely

OPERATING YOUR DISHWASHER

10 place load - lower rack

12 place load - lower rack

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 detergent just

before starting a cycle.

Fresh automatic dishwasher

detergent results in better

cleaning. Store tightly closed

detergent container in a cool, dry

place.

Premeasured Detergents

Many detergents now come in

premeasured forms (gel packs,

tablets, or powder packs). These

forms are suitable for all hardness and soil levels. Always place

premeasured detergents in main compartment and close lid.

Using dishwasher detergent tablets and packs have been proven better

than powder, liquid or gel detergents at reducing filming on dishes.

Using tablets and packs over time will start to reduce or eliminate white

film. Also, by using a rinse aid you can minimize repeat buildup of white

film.

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. It also improves drying by

allowing water to drain off of dishes after final rinse.

To add rinse aid, turn the

dispenser cap to "Refill" and

lift off. Pour rinse aid into the

opening until indicator level is

at "Full." Replace dispenser

cap and turn to "Lock." Make

sure cap is fully locked.

NOTE: For most water conditions,

the factory setting will give good

results.

Check water hardness level to ensure no rings

or spots on your dishware before adding rinse

aid or adjusting the factory setting.

If you are experiencing poor drying

performance, you may want to try a higher

setting.

Turn the arrow adjuster inside the dispenser to change rinse aid setting.

Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model)

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.

Full

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