KitchenAid KUDH24SE manual Quiet operating tips, Normal operating sounds, Energy saving tips

Quiet operating tips

To avoid thumping and clattering noises during operation:

•Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the rack.

•Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza

pans, cookie sheets, etc., do not touch the dishwasher sides or interfere with the

spray arm rotation.

*Where possible, load items so they do not touch one another.

NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted during dishwasher operation to prevent noise trans- fer through drains.

Normal operating sounds

Some normal sounds you might hear while the dishwasher is running:

•The fill valve opening or closing and the sound of water entering the dishwasher.

•Items being ground up in the food disposer.

•Wash/rinse action of water spray. To minimize noise of water circulating on dishes, see "Loading your dishwasher," on pages 7-9.

•Water being pumped out during drain portion of a cycle.

•Detergent cup opening.

•Pump motor starting.

Energy saving tips

•Set your home water heater to provide a

minimum of 120°F (49°C) incoming water to the dishwasher.

To check water temperature:

1.Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher. Set a cup under the

faucet, and place a candy or meat thermometer in it.

2.Run hot water for at least 1 minute into the

overflow. Check the tempera- ture. If the water temperature is cup,belowallowing1.20°F (49°C),the waterhaveto a

qualified'personraise the thermostat setting on your water heater.

•Run the dishwasher only with a full load.

•Use only the cycle and optionsthat you need.

•Run the dishwasher during off-peak hours if your utility company offers reduced rates on electricity during specific times of day.

•Run the dishwasher at night during the summer to reduce daytime heat buildup in your home.

•Do not rinse dishes before loading.

•Use the Energy Saver Dry option.