KitchenAid KUDS24SE, KUDC24SE warranty Dishes are not cleaned completely, Problem Cause Solution

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Solving Common Dishwashing Problems

This section explains how you can handle minor performance problems. Check this list before calling for service. If you can’t solve your dishwasher’s problem, review the “Troubleshooting” charts on pages 30-31 before calling for service information.

Dishes are not cleaned completely

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

Food soil

Slowdown of spray arm

Use only recommended dishwasher detergents,

 

left on

due to high suds

not soap or laundry detergents. Do not overfill

 

dishes

 

the rinse agent dispenser and wipe up any

 

 

 

spills before running a cycle.

 

 

Improper loading

Follow the loading instructions on pages 8-13.

 

 

Insufficient fill due to

Your home water pressure should be 20 to

 

 

low water pressure

120 psi (138 to 828 kPa) for a proper dish-

 

 

 

washer fill. You may need a booster pump on

 

 

 

the water supply if the pressure is too low.

 

 

Use of incorrect, too

Use recommended dishwasher detergents

 

 

little, or ineffective

and specified amounts only (see pages 16 and

 

 

detergent

17 for amounts), but never use less than 1 tbs

 

 

 

(15 mL). For effective cleaning, use only fresh

 

 

 

detergent and store it tightly closed in a cool,

 

 

 

dry place.

 

 

Detergent cakes in

Add detergent just before starting the dish-

 

 

dispenser

washer. Use fresh detergent and remove any

 

 

 

caked detergent before filling the dispenser.

 

 

 

When using Delay Wash, make sure the dis-

 

 

 

penser is dry before adding detergent.

 

 

Water temperature

Set your water heater to ensure that the water

 

 

too low

entering the dishwasher is at least 120°F

 

 

 

(49°C). See page 23 for recommended proce-

 

 

 

dure under “Energy saving tips.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spotting and

Hard water or high

Use rinse agent to help eliminate spotting and

 

filming

mineral content in

filming. See “Using the rinse agent dispenser”

 

 

water

on page 18. To remove hard water film, see

 

 

 

“Removing spots and film” on page 29.

 

 

Water temperature is

Set your water heater to ensure that the water

 

 

too low

entering the dishwasher is at least 120°F (49°C).

 

 

 

See page 23 for recommended procedure under

 

 

 

“Energy saving tips.”

 

 

Use of incorrect

Use only recommended dishwasher detergents.

 

 

detergents

 

 

 

 

Incorrect amount of

Heavy soil or hard water usually require the

 

 

detergent

use of extra detergent. See pages 16 and 17

 

 

 

for recommended detergent amounts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Undercounter Dishwashers E & C a r e G u i d eThroughout Canada for assistance O t e t o Y o uThank you for buying a KITCHENAID* appliance U.S.AD e r s t a n d i n g D i s h w a s h e r S a f e t y Other features Parts and FeaturesKUDS24SE Control panelsA r t U p G u i d e Before using your dishwasherFast and easy start up How to use your dishwasherLoading the upper rack Preparing to load the dishwasherFLEXI-FOLD DOWN* tines Adjustable racksSure-Hold cup shelf FLEXI-SPLIT* fold down tinesSure-Hold clips Stemware holdersLoading the lower rack Large items Small itemsRemovable silverware basket Loading the FLEXI-BASKET*silverware basketMaterial Dishwasher SAFE? EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL Information Check with manufacturerDetergent dispenser I n g t h e D i s p e n s e r sDetails about detergent Using the detergent dispenserHow much detergent to use What type of detergent to useVery Hard Water For heavily soiled loads Filling the dispenser Using the rinse agent dispenserRinse agent setting To adjust settingCycle Cycle selection chartDelicate items When washing later Heavily soiled dishesOption selections Canceling a cycleControl panel lights Using child lockChanging a setting E r a t i n g Y o u r D i s h w a s h e rSetting a delay start Adding dishes during a cycleDrying system Energy saving tips To check water temperatureQuiet operating tips Normal operating soundsWater jets Hydro SWEEP* Wash SystemOverflow protection float FilterStoring for the summer Reconnecting your dishwasher after storageStoring your dishwasher Moving or winterizing your dishwasherTo clean the drain air gap Cleaning your dishwasherCleaning the interior Cleaning the exteriorProblem Cause Solution Dishes are not cleaned completelyDishes do not dry completely Removing spots and film Dishes are damaged during cycleDishwasher is not operating properly TroubleshootingBefore calling for service … Problem Check the FollowingVapor appears NoisesHelp is at your fingertips If you need assistance or service in the U.S.A. …If you need replacement parts … For further assistance …KitchenAid CanadaAppliance Service Consumer Services If you need assistance or service in Canada …Topic D eLifetime Full SecondThrough Fifth Year Limited9743110 T e sGuide dÕutilisation et dÕentretien Au Canada pour assistance T e ˆ l Õ u t i l i s a t e u rNous vous remercions de votre achat d’un appareil ménager Aux É.-UVotre sécurité et celle des autres est très importante S Ž c u r i t Ž d u l a v e v a i s s e l l eAutres caractéristiques M p o s a n t s e t c a r a c t Ž r i s t i q u e sTouches des options Tableau de commandesAvant d’utiliser le lave-vaisselle I d e d e m i s e e n s e r v i c eUtilisation du lave-vaisselle Préparation et mise en marche facilesSuite à la page suivante Start Remarque Le lave-vaisselle se souvient du dernier A r g e m e n t d u l a v e v a i s s e l l e Préparation avant le chargement du lave-vaisselleChargement du panier supérieur Étagère à tasses Sure-Hold Chargement du panier supérieur suiteTiges de séparation rabattables FLEXI-FOLD Down Tiges de séparation rabattables FLEXI-SPLIT* fold downAgrafes Sure-Hold Attaches pour verres à piedChargement du panier inférieur Petits articles Gros articles Chargement du panier inférieur suiteChargement du panier à couverts Étagère rabattable Sure-HoldChargement du panier à couverts FLEXI-BASKET*suite Panier amovibleRemarques V a g e d Õ a r t i c l e s s p Ž c i a u Faïence Plastique NonPlastique Oui Porcelaine OuiLe distributeur de détergent I l i s a t i o n d e s d i s t r i b u t e u r sDureté DE L’EAU Quantité DE Détergent Utilisation du distributeur de détergentQuantité de détergent à utiliser Type de détergent à utiliserI l i s a t i o n d e s d i s t r i b3uc.tàe u r s Quantité de détergent à utiliser suiteEau très dure Pour une charge normale Distributeur réglable d’agent de rinçage Utilisation du distributeur d’agent de rinçageRemplissage du distributeur Réglage du dosage d’agent de rinçageI l i s a t i o n d u l a v e v a i s s e l l e Tableau de sélection des programmesVaisselle légèrement sale Lavage à haute température Tableau de sélection des programmes suiteAnnulation d’un programme Sélection des optionsSélection des options suite Lumières du panneau de commandesSécurité contre la mise en marche accidentelle Utilisation du système de verrouillage pour enfantsModifications des réglages Désactivation du verrouillage pour enfantsProgrammation pour un lavage différé Addition de vaisselle pendant l’exécution d’un programmeSystème de séchage Conseils pour le fonctionnement silencieuxSons normaux émis au cours du fonctionnement Contrôle de la température de l’eau Conseils pour l’économie d’énergieT r e t i e n d u l a v e v a i s s e l l e Système de lavage Hydro SweepFlotteur de protection contre le débordement Remisage du lave-vaisselle Remisage pour l’étéLes tuyaux d’eau peuvent geler Nettoyage du lave-vaisselle Remisage du lave-vaisselle suiteLe brise-siphon Nettoyage du brise-siphonEmpêcher le refoulement d’eau Lavage incomplet de la vaisselle Problème Cause SolutionSur la TachesEt films RésiduelsSéchage incomplet de la vaisselle Pour éliminer les taches et films sur la Élimination des taches et filmsA g n o s t i c Le lave-vaisselle ne fonctionne pas correctementProblème Contrôler CE QUI Suit Bruits Formation de vapeurLa porte ’assistance est sur le bout du doigt Demande d’assistance ou de service Aux É.-UPour acheter des pièces de rechange Pour obtenir une assistance plus étendueLes techniciens de service KitchenAid Demande d’assistance ou de service au CanadaM a n d e d Õ a s s i s t a n c e o u d e s e r v i c e 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