KitchenAid KUDS01DL manual Dishwasher Performance Tips, Cycle Selection Charts, Dispenser Sections

Dishwasher Performance Tips

Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry spot-free. Is the water temperature too low? For best dishwashing results, water should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Loads may not wash as well if the water temperature is too low. Water that is too hot can make some soils harder to remove and cause certain detergent ingredients not to function. If your water heater is located far from the dishwasher, it may be necessary to run the hot water at the faucet closest to the dishwasher to minimize the amount of cold water in the water line.

To check water temperature

1.Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher for at least 1 minute.

2.Place a candy or meat thermometer in a glass measuring cup.

3.Check the temperature on the thermometer as the water is running into the cup.

■To save water, energy and time, do not rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher.

■Choose the cycle that describes the most difficult soil in your dish load.

■Do not worry about mixed loads. Any item that is dishwasher safe can be washed using any cycle.

■Use a delay feature (on some models) to run your dishwasher during off-peak hours. Local utilities recommend avoiding heavy usage of energy at certain times of day.

■During the summer, run your dishwasher at night. This reduces daytime heat buildup in the kitchen.

■Use the heated dry option for best drying performance. Always use rinse aid.

■Use cycles or options that add extra heat to the wash or rinse portion of the cycle for better performance.

■Run your dishwasher with full loads. Run a rinse cycle after meals until the dishwasher is full.

■If your home is equipped with a water softener, you may want to avoid starting the dishwasher during the regeneration of the softener, as this may contribute to poor wash performance.

Cycle Selection Charts

Select the wash cycle and options desired. Or press the Start pad to repeat the same cycle and options as the previous cycle.

NOTE: If the last cycle you completed was a rinse cycle, the dishwasher will run the last full wash cycle and options that you selected when you press the Start pad.

■If the power is off or the door is open for an extended period of time, the Start pad memory will default to the Normal cycle with heated drying.

■If you do not run the dishwasher daily, close the door to maintain memory.

A“●” shows what steps are in each cycle. Temperatures indicate where extra heat is added. Water usage is shown in U.S. gallons/liters.

This model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

Cycle time includes dry time. An asterisk ( * ) by the cycle time indicates the cycle time might be longer depending on the temperature of the water entering the dishwasher. The cooler the water, the longer the cycle time. If the water is already hot enough, the cycle time will be as shown.

		Use this cycle for hard-
		to-clean, baked-on,
		cookware and harder than				Use both detergent
		normal water conditions.
						dispenser
						sections.
Soil	Pre-	Main	Rinse	Rinse	Final	Dry	Time	Water
Level	Wash	Wash			Heated		(min)	Usage
Sensed					Rinse			(gal/L)
	●	●	●	●	●	●	98*	8.8-
Heavy	130°F	145°F			160°F			10.4/
	(54°C)	(63°C)			(71°C)			33-39
	●	●	●		●	●	91*	6.9/26
Light	130°F	145°F			160°F
	(54°C)	(63°C)			(71°C)
		Use this cycle for loads with
		normal amounts of food
		soil. (The energy-usage				Use both detergent
		label is based on this cycle.)
						dispenser
						sections.
Soil	Pre-	Main	Rinse	Rinse	Final	Dry	Time	Water
Level	Wash	Wash		or	Heated		(min)	Usage
Sensed				Purge†	Rinse			(gal/L)
	●	●	●	●	●	●	94*	7.5-8.8/
Heavy		140°F			140°F			28.3-
		(60°C)			(60°C)			33.3
	●	●		●	●	●	79*	5.9/
Light		120°F			140°F			22.3
		(49°C)			(60°C)

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