KitchenAid KUDD01DP manual Dishes do not dry completely, Dishes are damaged during a cycle

■Silica film or etching (silica film is a milky, rainbow- colored deposit; etching is a cloudy film)

Sometimes there is a water/chemical reaction with certain types of glassware. This is usually caused by some combination of soft or softened water, alkaline washing solutions, insufficient rinsing, overloading the drawer, and the heat of drying. It might not be possible to prevent the problem, except by hand washing.

To slow this process use a minimum amount of powdered detergent but not less than 1 tsp (5 mL) per load. Use a liquid rinse aid and underload the drawer to allow thorough rinsing. Silica film and etching are permanent and cannot be removed.

■White spots on cookware with nonstick finish

Has the dishwasher detergent removed cookware seasoning? Reseason cookware after washing in the drawer.

■Brown stains on dishes and drawer interior

Does your water have high iron content? Rewash dishes using 1-3 tsp (5-15 mL) of citric acid crystals added to the detergent dispenser main wash section. Do not use detergent. Follow with a Normal wash cycle with detergent. If treatment is needed more often than every other month, the installation of an iron removal unit is recommended.

■Black or gray marks on dishes

Are aluminum items rubbing dishes during washing? Disposable aluminum items can break down in the dishwasher and cause marking. Hand wash these items. Remove aluminum markings by using a mild abrasive cleaner.

■Orange stains on plastic dishes or dishwasher interior

Are large amounts of tomato-based foods on dishes placed in the dishwasher? It may be necessary to use a stain removal product to remove stains from your dishwasher. Stains will not affect dishwasher performance.

Dishes do not dry completely

■Dishes are not dry

Did you load your drawer to allow proper water drainage? Do not overload. Refer to the “Dishwasher Loading” section. Use a liquid rinse aid to speed drying. You may need to adjust the Rinse Aid setting. (See “Option Selections and Adjustments.”)

Are the plastics wet? Plastics often need towel drying.

Is the rinse aid dispenser empty? Refer to the “Rinse Aid Dispenser” section.

Dishes are damaged during a cycle

■Chipping of dishes

Did you load the dishwasher properly? Load the dishes and glasses so they are stable and do not strike together from washing action.

NOTE: Antiques, feather-edged crystal, and similar types of china and glassware might be too delicate for automatic dishwashing. Wash by hand.

Excessive pump noise

■Are the filter plate and/or spray arm correctly placed?

■Is there water in the pump area? It is normal during first use or after the dishwasher has not been used for long periods of time. Run the drawer through a wash cycle.

Water leaking

■Is the drain hose disconnected from a waste pipe? Reconnect the drain hose to the waste pipe.

■Is the supply inlet hose correctly connected? Make sure that the inlet hose is connected securely.

■Are there other leaks? Turn off water and power supplies to the dishwasher. Contact an authorized service agent. (See “Assistance or Service.”)

Dishwasher will not open

■Is the Keylock option selected? Turn Lock off. Hold down the Lock button until the green light disappears and/or press the Power button to open the drawer. Refer to “Option Selections and Adjustments.”

Intermittent beeping

■The dishwasher is in a pause mode. Close the drawer and press the Start/Pause button.

Continuous beeping

■A failure has occurred. (See “Error Codes.”)

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