Storing Your Dishwasher

Storing for the summer

Protect your dishwasher during the summer months by turning off the water supply and power supply to the dishwasher.

Moving or winterizing your dishwasher

Protect your dishwasher and home against water damage due to freezing water lines. If your dishwasher is left in a seasonal dwelling or could be exposed to near freezing temperatures, have a qualified person do the following:

1.Disconnect power supply to the dishwasher.

2.Turn off water supply to the dishwasher.

3.Remove the 4 screws on the lower access panel. Remove the lower access panel.

4.Place a shallow pan under the water supply valve. Then, use a wrench to disconnect the water inlet from the water supply valve. Separate the water inlet from the water supply valve and drain water into the pan.

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5.Remove the spring clamp from the water outlet and separate from the water supply valve; drain water into pan.

6.Reconnect both water inlet and water outlet to the water supply valve.

7.Empty the pan and reposition it under the water pump.

8.Remove the clamp and disconnect the drain hose from the water pump; drain water into pan.

9.Reconnect drain hose to the water pump, being sure to position the clamp over the connection.

10.Replace the lower access panel.

NOTE: If your dishwasher is connected to a garbage disposal, do not run water into the sink after winterizing. This could cause water to refill the drain hose on your dishwasher.

Reconnecting your dishwasher

1.Remove the 4 screws on the lower access panel and remove lower access panel.

2.Turn on the water supply to dishwasher.

3.Turn on power supply to dishwasher.

4.Run dishwasher through a complete cycle and check for leaks.

5.Replace lower access panel.

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1.Water outlet

2.Spring clamps

3.Water supply valve

4.Water inlet

5.Water pump and motor

6.Drain hose

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KUDC25CH, KUDS25SH specifications

KitchenAid has long been a trusted name in home appliances, known for combining style with performance. The KitchenAid KUDS25SH and KUDC25CH dishwashers epitomize this philosophy, offering a blend of advanced technology and practical features designed to enhance the dishwashing experience.

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