KitchenAid KUDS01VM manual Washing Special Items, Status Indicators, Active Vent, Wash System

Delay Hours

Select this option to run your dishwasher at a later time or during off-peak hours. You can add items to the load anytime during the delay countdown. After adding items, close the door firmly until it latches. The delay countdown will not continue if the door is not latched.

To delay the start

1.Open the door.

2.Select a wash cycle and options.

3.Press 4 HOUR DELAY. The delay light will glow.

4.Press START. The selected cycle and option will flash once to tell you that the delay has started.

5.Close the door.

NOTE: To cancel the delay, press 4 HOUR DELAY to turn the light off.

Status Indicators

Sanitized

If you select the SANI RINSE™ option, Sanitized glows when the SANI RINSE™ cycle is finished. The light turns on when you open the door. If your dishwasher did not properly sanitize your dishes, the light flashes at the end of the cycle. This can happen if the cycle is interrupted or the incoming water temperature is too low. The light goes off when you close the door or press Cancel.

Clean

Clean glows when a cycle is finished. The light turns on when you open the door. The light turns off when you open and close the door or press Cancel.

How the sensor adjusts the cycle:

While the dishwasher is “sensing,” it may perform a series of short drains and fills skimming off small amounts of soils and dirty water. These are simultaneously replaced with clean water. This removes trapped food particles from the pump for improved wash performance. Once soil level is determined, the sensor automatically adds heat, time, or water as needed for proper cleaning.

Active Vent

The active vent reduces the filling and washing sounds from your dishwasher. The vent closes, after the cycle starts, to lock in sound. After the cycle finishes and the dishes cool for several hours, the vent opens. This prevents any water vapor from collecting on the countertop. Between cycles, the vent stays open for airflow, reducing the buildup of odors.

NOTE: The features on your dishwasher may vary from the illustration below.

NOTE: There is a slight noise when the vent closes or opens. This is normal.

Overfill Protection Float

The overfill protection float (in the front right corner of the dishwasher tub) keeps the dishwasher from overfilling. It must be in place for the dishwasher to operate.

Wash System

The five-level wash system provides excellent cleaning results. Four levels of filtration and a soil collector system filter the wash water and prevent food particles from redepositing on the clean dishes.

■The wash water continuously flows through the Ultra-Fine filter, trapping food particles.

■As the Ultra-Fine Filter traps food particles, the pressure in the pump increases. The sensor monitors this pressure and automatically adjusts the wash cycle for the best wash performance.

■Two water jets, located under the spray arm, remove the food particles from the Ultra-Fine filter.

■A coarse strainer prevents bones, pits, and other large objects from entering the pump system.

NOTE: Periodically check the coarse strainer and remove any objects on the strainer.

Check under the float for objects that may keep the protector from moving up or down.

WASHING SPECIAL

ITEMS

If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.

Material	Dishwasher Safe?/Comments
Aluminum	Yes
	High water temperature and detergents
	can affect finish of anodized aluminum.
Disposable	No
Aluminum	Do not wash throwaway aluminum pans
	in the dishwasher. These might shift
	during washing and transfer black marks
	to dishes and other items.

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