KitchenAid KUDI01FK Washing Special Items, Wash System, Vent System, Overfill Protection Float

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.

■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.

Vent System

The integrated vent, located on the top left side of the door, provides a pressure relief to reduce the door-closing force.

The vent closes during the cycle to lock sound in the dishwasher. After the cycle has finished, the vent remains closed until the dishes have cooled down. Between cycles, the vent stays open for airflow, reducing the buildup of odors.

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.

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.
Bottles and Cans	No
	Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels
	attached with glue can loosen and clog
	the spray arms or pump and reduce
	washing performance.
Cast Iron	No
	Seasoning will be removed and iron will
	rust.
China/	Yes
Stoneware	Always check manufacturer’s
	recommendations before washing.
	Antique, hand-painted, or over-the-glaze
	patterns may fade. Gold leaf can discolor
	or fade.
Crystal	Yes
	Check manufacturer’s recommendations
	before washing. Some types of leaded
	crystal can etch with repeated washing.
Gold	No
	Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
Glass	Yes
	Milk glass yellows with repeated
	dishwasher washing.
Hollow-Handle	No
Knives	Handles of some knives are attached to
	the blade with adhesives which can
	loosen if washed in the dishwasher.
Pewter, Brass,	No
Bronze	High water temperatures and detergent
	can discolor or pit the finish.
Disposable	No
Plastics	Cannot withstand high water
	temperatures and detergents.

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