KitchenAid KUDM25SH Washing Special Items, Drying System, Overfill Protection Float, Material

Drying System

During drying, you can see steam escaping through the vent at the upper left corner of the door. This is normal as the heat dries your dishes.

IMPORTANT: The vapor is hot. Do not touch the vent during drying.

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	No
Cans	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.

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