Rinse Aid Dispenser

Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water. Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse aid. Do not use a solid or bar-type.

Filling the dispenser

The rinse aid dispenser holds 4.8 oz (145 mL) of rinse aid. Under normal conditions, this will last for about three months. Rinse aid is released through an opening in the dispenser. When latched properly, the cover remains closed. The cover should be opened only when refilling the dispenser. You do not have to wait until the dispenser is empty to refill it. Try to keep it full, but be careful not to overfill it.

1.Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.

2.Open the dispenser by pushing the cover latch.

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1.Cover latch

2.Rinse aid dispenser

3.Indicator window

3.Add rinse aid until the indicator window looks full.

4.Clean up any spilled rinse aid with a damp cloth.

5.Close the cover.

NOTE: The cover latch clicks when the cover is closed and latched.

Rinse aid setting

The amount of rinse aid released into the final wash can be adjusted. The factory setting is at 2. For most water conditions, set the adjuster to 1 or 2. If there are rings or calcium (hard water) spots on dishes, try a higher setting.

To adjust the setting

Open the dispenser cover. Turn the adjuster inside the dispenser to the desired setting.

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.

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KitchenAid KUDS01VM manual Rinse Aid Dispenser, Dishwasher Performance Tips, Rinse aid setting, To adjust the setting

KUDS01VM specifications

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One of the most remarkable features of the KUDS01VM is its Ultra Wash System, which ensures that every dish is thoroughly cleaned and free of stubborn food residues. This system utilizes a combination of high-pressure spray arms and a multiple-stage filtration process to optimize wash performance. The powerful cleaning action penetrates even the most difficult-to-reach areas, ensuring that pots, pans, and delicate glassware receive the same level of care.

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