KitchenAid KIDS36EP manual Rinse Aid Dispenser, Cycle Selection Charts, DishwasherPerformanceTips

Rinse Aid Dispenser

Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to drain off of the dishes during the final rinse. Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse aid. Do not use a solid or bar-type rinse aid.

1.Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher for at least 1 minute.

2.Place a candy or meat thermometer in a glass measuring cup.

Filling the dispenser

The rinse aid dispenser holds 3.4 oz (100 mL) of rinse aid. Under normal conditions, this will last for about 1 to 3 months. You do not have to wait until the dispenser is empty to refill it. Try to keep it full, but be sure not to overfill it.

1.Make sure the dishwasher lid is fully open. Locate the rinse aid fill on the right-hand side of the dishwasher back wall.

Rinse aid dispenser Rinse aid fill

2.Open the rinse aid fill by unscrewing the cap.

3.Add rinse aid until container is full.

4.Clean up any spilled rinse aid with a damp cloth.

5.Replace the cap and tighten.

Rinse Aid Empty indicator

When the Rinse Aid Empty indicator is lit on the control panel, you need to refill the rinse aid dispenser.

3.Check the temperature on the thermometer as the water is running into the cup.

Additional efficiency tips

■To save water and energy and time, do not rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher.

■Choose the cycle that describes the most difficult soil on your dish load.

■Do not worry about mixed loads. Any item that is dishwasher safe can be washed using any cycle.

■During the summer, run your dishwasher at night. This reduces daytime heat buildup in the kitchen.

■Use a rinse aid to improve drying.

■Use cycles or options that add extra heat to the wash or rinse portion of the cycle for better performance.

■Run your dishwasher with full loads. Run a rinse cycle after meals until the dishwasher is full.

■If your home is equipped with a water softener, you may want to avoid starting the dishwasher during the regeneration of the softener, since this may contribute to poor wash performance.

Cycle Selection Charts

Select the wash cycle and option desired or press the Start pad to repeat the same cycle and option as the previous cycle.

NOTE: If the last cycle you completed was a rinse cycle, the dishwasher will run the last full wash cycle and option that you selected when you press the Start pad.

A “●” shows what steps are in each cycle.

Temperatures indicate where extra heat is added.

Water usage is shown in U.S. gallons/liters.

Cycle time includes dry time. An asterisk ( * ) by the cycle time indicates the cycle time will be longer depending on the temperature of the water entering the dishwasher. The cooler the water, the longer the cycle time.

DishwasherPerformanceTips

Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry spot-free. For best dishwashing results, water should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Loads may not wash as well if the water temperature is too low. Water that is too hot can make some soils harder to remove and cause certain detergent ingredients not to function.

■If you have the hot water tank accessory installed, you can significantly reduce the cycle times by using the high setting.

■If you do not have a hot water tank accessory installed, you can follow these steps to check your water temperature:

Pots/Pans

Use this cycle for heavily soiled pots, pans, casseroles, and regular tableware.

Main	Rinse	Purge†	Rinse	Final	Dry	Time	Water
Wash				Heated		(min)	Usage
				Rinse			(gal/L)
●	●	●	●	●	●	49*	4.1/
145°F				145°F			15.7
(61°C)				(61°C)

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