Dishwasher Features

Your KitchenAid dishwasher may have some or all of these features.

ProScrub® Option Wash Area

The ProScrub® option wash area is located at the back of the lower level rack and the front corners of the upper level rack.

A. Back of dishwasher

NOTE: You must select the ProScrub® option to use this feature. Make sure items do not interfere with the water feed tube, spray arms, or the lower rack ProScrub® spray jets.

■Keep the last tine row in the back of the lower rack in the 60° angled position when using the ProScrub® option.

■In the back of the lower rack, load pans, casserole dishes, etc., with the soiled surfaces facing the ProScrub Plus® spray jets, and resting on the last row of tines in the angled position.

■Only one row of items may face the ProScrub® spray jets. Stacking, overlapping or nesting items will keep the ProScrub® spray jets from contacting all of the surfaces.

Silverware Basket

Splitable Silverware Basket

The splitable silverware basket can be separated and placed in various locations in the lower rack. Load flatware and utensils into both sections or just one, depending on your load.

To split the basket:

Hold the basket firmly along the sides.

Unlock the baskets.

Silverware basket lids:

Use silverware basket lids to provide optimal spacing and best cleaning performance.

Mix silverware types to keep them separated. Load knives down, forks up, and alternate spoons, for best cleaning results

NOTE: If your silverware does not fit into the designated slots, push tabs inward on either end and lift lid off of the silverware baskets.

CULINARY CADDY® Utensil Basket

Use the utensil basket to hold specialty cooking utensils (serving spoons, spatulas, and similar items), or overflow silverware items.

The basket hangs on the bottom rack in the right-hand corner. Load the basket while it is on the bottom rack or remove the basket for loading on a counter or table.

NOTE: Spin the spray arms. Be sure items in the basket do not stop the rotation of the spray arms.

SURE-HOLD®Cup and Stemware Holder

Fold down the extra shelf on the left-hand or right-hand side of the upper level rack to hold additional cups, stemware or long items such as utensils and spatulas.

FLEXI-FOLD DOWN™ Flexible Tines

The row of tines on the left-hand and right-hand sides of the top rack can be adjusted to make room for a variety of dishes.

To adjust the fold-down tines:

1. Grasp the tip of the tine that is in

the tine holder.

2. Gently push the tine out of the holder.

3. Lay the tines down, toward the center of the rack.

NOTE: The bottom rack may also

have 1 or 2 rows of flexible tines located in the back of the rack. Follow the same instructions to adjust.

SURE-HOLD®Light Item Clips

The light item clips hold lightweight plastic items such as cups, lids, or bowls in place during washing.

To move a clip:

1. Pull the clip up and off the tine.

2. Reposition the clip on another tine.