KitchenAid W10185043A Dishwasher Care, Troubleshooting, To exit the Rinse Aid Adjustment Mode

RINSE AID
DISPENSER
LEVEL
0	OFF	OFF	OFF
1	ON	OFF	OFF
2	ON	ON	OFF
3	ON	ON	ON

NOTE: A rinse aid dispenser level of “0” disables the Rinse-Aid Low indicator light.

To exit the Rinse Aid Adjustment Mode:

Press any key other than High Temp Scrub to exit the Rinse Aid Adjustment Mode.

Tone Option Adjustment Mode

1.Press and hold the High Temp Scrub option pad for

3 seconds. A tone will sound to indicate you have entered the Tone Option Adjustment Mode.

2.To change the tone options, press the 4-Hour Delay option pad.

3.Each press of the 4-Hour Delay pad will move through each available setting. Continue to press the 4-Hour Delay until reaching the desired tone option. See table.

TONE OPTIONS STATUS	INDICATOR LIGHTS
	Sanitized	Rinse Aid Low
Drawer open/button press/	OFF	OFF
End-of-cycle chime disabled

Dishwasher Care

Cleaning the Dishwasher

Clean the exterior of the dishwasher with a soft, damp cloth and mild detergent. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a stainless steel cleaner is recommended.

NOTE: Do not clean the dishwasher interior until it has cooled.

Clean the interior of the dishwasher, with a paste of powdered dishwasher detergent and water or use liquid dishwasher detergent on a damp sponge to clean the cooled-down interior.

A white vinegar rinse may remove white spots and film. Vinegar is an acid, and using it too often could damage your dishwasher.

Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a glass or dishwasher-safe measuring cup on the bottom rack. Run the dishwasher through a complete washing cycle using an air-dry or an energy-saving dry option. Do not use detergent. Vinegar will mix with the wash water.

Periodically clean the coarse filter cup located on the floor of the dishwasher drawer. Remove collected particles from the coarse filter cup.

IMPORTANT: Do not start the dishwasher until the coarse filter cup is securely in place and flush with the coarse filter plate. Doing so may damage the dishwasher motor and/or spray arm.

Cleaning the Coarse Filter Cup

1.Pull drawer out to its full extension. Remove rack inserts from rack and set aside.

2.To remove the coarse filter cup, unscrew the small cap, turning in a counterclockwise motion. Lift and remove the coarse filter cup out of the drawer.

3.Empty the cup of hard objects and food soil. Rinse cup under hot water.

4.Place the coarse filter cup back into the coarse filter plate and tighten the cap, turning in a clockwise motion. Make sure the coarse filter cup is flush with the coarse filter plate.

5.Replace the rack inserts.

6.Make sure spray arm rotates freely.

If you have a drain air gap, check and clean it if the dishwasher isn't draining well.

Storing the Dishwasher

If you will not be using the dishwasher during the summer months, turn off the water and power supply to the dishwasher. In the winter, if the dishwasher could be exposed to near freezing temperatures or is left in a seasonal dwelling such as a second home or vacation home, avoid water damage by having your dishwasher winterized by authorized service personnel.

Troubleshooting

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.

In the U.S.A., www.kitchenaid.com In Canada, www.kitchenaid.ca

Dishwasher is not operating properly

■Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle Is the drawer closed tightly?

Was the drawer closed within 4 seconds after pressing Start/ Resume?

Is the right cycle selected?

Was the drawer opened in mid-cycle. Are indicator lights flashing? Start/Resume will need to be pressed and the drawer closed within 4 seconds before the cycle will resume.

Is there power to the dishwasher? Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.

Is the water shutoff valve (if installed) turned on?

■Dishwasher seems to run too long

The dishwasher can run up to 3 hours depending on soil level, water temperature, cycles and options.

Is the water supplied to the dishwasher hot enough? The dishwasher runs longer while heating water.

■Dishwasher did not drain/Water in bottom of tub Is the cycle complete?

Is there food or foreign objects in the drain filter, coarse filter cup, or disposer? Clean if needed.

Is the dishwasher hooked up to a food waster disposer? Is the knockout removed?

Is the drain hose bent or kinked? Straighten or unblock hose.

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