Dishwasher Features
Your KitchenAid dishwasher may have some or all of these features.
PROSCRUB® Wash Area
The PROSCRUB® wash area is located at the back of the lower level rack.
NOTE: You must select the PROSCRUB® wash option to use this feature. Make sure items do not interfere with the water feed tube, spray arms, or PROSCRUB® spray jets.
■Load pans, casserole dishes, etc. in the back of the lower dish rack with the soiled surfaces facing the PROSCRUB® spray jets.
■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.
Removable Lower Level Rack Inserts
IMPORTANT: This insert must be used when using the
PROSCRUB® wash option. All insert tines should be in the up position, and the dish should be placed in the open, middle section facing the PROSCRUB® spray jets.
The double and single removable rack inserts allow you to adjust the rack for the type of load you are washing. This is useful when washing a variety of dishes, pots and pans, or roasters.
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A. Double rack insert
B. Single rack insert
To install lower level inserts:
NOTE: It will be easier to install the inserts if you remove the silverware basket from the rack.
1.Place the double insert end legs under the 3rd wire from the right and single insert legs under the 2nd wire from the right.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the curved wires, on the bottom of the insert, fit over the wires in the bottom of the rack.
2.Push down on insert until handle fits against outer rack edge.
3.When center tab under handle locks in under the middle side rack wire, the insert is in place.
To remove lower level inserts:
Pull handle out to the right and lift up to release and lift insert out of rack.
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
NOTE: Spin the spray arms. Be sure items in the basket do not stop the rotation of the spray arms.
SURE-HOLD® Small Items Mesh Pouch
This pouch hangs on the front of the bottom rack. Use it to hold small items that could otherwise “fly” around inside the dishwasher during a cycle.
Adjustable 2-Position Mid Level Rack
After removing the culinary tool rack, you can raise or lower the mid level rack to fit tall items in either the mid level or bottom rack. Adjusters are located on each side of the mid level rack. Each adjuster has 2 preset positions. The high and low positions are marked on the adjuster.
IMPORTANT: If using the culinary tool baskets in the Down position, the mid level rack must also be in the lowest position.
To raise the rack, press both rack adjusters and lift the rack until it is in the Up position and level.
To lower the rack, press both rack adjusters and slide the rack back to its lower position.
NOTE: The mid level rack must be level.
SURE-HOLD® Cup and Stemware Holder
Fold down the extra shelf on the
NOTE: Remove the culinary tool basket(s) when washing tall stemware or other tall items in the mid level rack.
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