KitchenAid W10596243B Add Detergent, Add Rinse Aid, Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model) , Select Options (options vary by model) , Start or Resume a Cycle, STEP 2, STEP 3, STEP 4

Add Detergent

NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse

cycle. Do not use detergent.

■Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add powder, liquid

or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle.

■Fresh automatic

dishwasher detergent

results in better

cleaning. Store tightly

closed detergent

container in a cool, dry

place.

■The amount of detergent to use depends on:

How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads

require more detergent.

The hardness of the water - If you use too little in hard water,

dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water,

glassware will etch.

Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon)

[typical water softener water and some city water]

Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. gallon)

[well water and some city water]

■Depending on your water hardness, fill the Main Wash section

of the dispenser as shown. Fill the Pre-Wash section to the

level shown, if needed.

NOTE: Fill amounts

shown are for standard

powdered detergent.

Follow instructions on the

package when using other

dishwasher detergent

types. Premeasured forms

are suitable for all hardness and soil levels. Always place

premeasured detergents in the main compartment and close the

lid.

Add Rinse Aid

■Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying

performance. Without rinse aid your dishes and dishwasher

interior will have excessive moisture. The heat dry option will

not perform as well without rinse aid.

■Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that

can dry as spots or streaks. They also improve

drying by allowing water to drain off of the dishes

after the final rinse.

■Rinse aid helps to reduce excess moisture on the

dish racks and interior of your dishwasher.

■Check the rinse aid indicator. Add rinse aid when

indicator drops to “Add” level.

■To add rinse aid, turn the dispenser cap

to “Refill” and lift off. Pour rinse aid into

the opening until the indicator level is at

“Full.” Replace the dispenser cap and

turn to “Lock.” Make sure cap is fully

locked.

NOTE: For most water conditions,

the factory setting of 2 will give good

results. If you have hard water or

notice rings or spots, try a higher

setting. Turn the arrow adjuster

inside the dispenser by either using

your fingers or inserting a flat-blade

screwdriver into the center of the

arrow and turning.

Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model)

See “Cycle and Option Descriptions” charts in the following

section.

Efficient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy, just as

driving a car slower saves on gas. Typical cycle time is

approximately 2¹⁄₂ hours, but can take less or more time to

complete depending on selections.

Select Options (options vary by model)

See “Cycle and Option Descriptions” charts in the following

section.

You can customize your cycles by pressing the options desired. If

you change your mind, press the option again to turn off the option.

Not all options are available for every cycle. If an invalid option is

selected for a given cycle, the lights will flash.

Start or Resume a Cycle

■Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the

water is hot. Turn off water.

■Press START/RESUME once to show which

selections you used. Select the wash cycle and

options desired OR press START/RESUME to repeat

the same cycle and options as in the previous wash

cycle.

IMPORTANT: If anyone opens the door (such as, for adding a dish,

even during the Delay Hours option), the Start/Resume button

must be pressed each time.

■If the Start/Resume button is located on top of door, push door

firmly closed within 3 seconds of pressing START/RESUME. If

the door is not closed within 3 seconds, the Start/Resume

button LED will flash, an audible tone will be heard, and the

cycle will not start.

STEP 2

A.Cover latch

B.Main Wash section

C.Pre-Wash section

MAIN WASH PRE-

WASH

Soft Water

Hard Water

Soft Water

Hard Water

Soft Water

Hard Water

Soft Water

Hard Water

Main Wash Pre-Wash

Full

Add

STEP 3STEP 4

¹⁄₄

turn to lock

Lock

Refill

max

fill

max

fill