KitchenAid Dishwasher User manual

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KitchenAid Dishwasher: Experience the ultimate dishwashing performance with our advanced dishwasher. Its innovative features, including multiple wash cycles, adjustable racks, and a spacious interior, ensure sparkling clean dishes every time. Save time and energy while achieving exceptional cleaning results.

KitchenAid Dishwasher: Experience the ultimate dishwashing performance with our advanced dishwasher. Its innovative features, including multiple wash cycles, adjustable racks, and a spacious interior, ensure sparkling clean dishes every time. Save time and energy while achieving exceptional cleaning results.

Washer
IMPORTANT:
Read and save
these instructions.
IMPORTANT
Installer: Leave Installation Instructions
with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions
for future reference.
Save Installation Instructions for local
electrical inspector’s use.
Before you start... 11
Check location where washer wrll
Unlape and open
packages and ho!
washer lid. Remove
ses from washer.
I.“. “la” .,“a” ..“a., m-1”“.-. 1.111. I
within 4 feet of Ihe beck 01 the washt
and provide waler pressure 5-100 PSI.
be installed. Proper installation is
your responsibilily. Make sure
you have everylh’ln(
for correct inslallalion.
II II
Leundry tub draln cyslem: Needs a
20.oallon laundrv tub. Too of lub must
Grounded eleclrlcal outlet is ,’
required. See Electrical
requiremenls.
a two-inch minimum diameter
Slandplpe dram syslem: Needs
slandpipe with minimum-
carry-awaY
--..I ----I
capacity of
17 gallons per
minute. Top 01
standpipe must
be al least 34
72 inches from
bottom of
washer.
Floor dram
1
I
be aI least 34 inches high’and no
higher than 72 inches lrom botlom 01
washer.
/
drain hose (Part No. 366423) and
hose extension kit (Part No.
If a longer drain hose is keeded,
265442) are available lrom
1 / dislributors.
KitchenAid-aulhorized parts
/
No. 255320. d j--/f
I
Observe all governlng
ordinances.
waler lo washer.
eve1 floor: Maximum slope
nder 60,ti@ washer 1 inch.
SEERECESSED
INSTRUCTIONS ON
BACK COVER.
loor must be sturdy enough to
Tools needed for
installation:
Parts supplied for
installation:
Remove parts horn packages. Check that
all parts were included.
Sectrical
‘equirements
Eleclrlcal Shock Hazard
- Eleclrlcal ground Is required on
lhls appliance.
l
If cold waler plpe Is Interrupted by
plasllc, non-metalllc gaskets or
olher insulallng melerlals, Do Nol
uss for groundlng.
. Do Not ground lo a gas pipe.
a Do Not modify Ihe power supply
cord plug. II It does not fit the
oullel, have a proper oullet
Installed by a qualllied eleclrlclan.
* Do Not have a fuse In lhe neutral
or groundlng clrcult. A fuse In lhe
neutral or aroundlna clrcull could
result In arieleclrlc~l shock.
- Do Nol use an exlenslon cord wllh
this appliance.
. Check wllh a quallfled eleclrlclsn
If you are In doubt as to whether
the appliance Is properly
grounded.
Fallure lo lollow lhese lnslrucllons
could result in serious Injury or
death.
codes permll and a separate
,oundlna wire Is used. II Is
commended lhat a quelllied
eclrlclan delermlne that the
oundlng path Is adequale.
!O-Voll. 60-Hz. AC-only, 15- or 20.
npere fused electrical supply Is
quired. (Time-delay luse or circuit
eaker is recommended.) II is
commended lhal a separate circuil
rving only this applianoe be provided,
Product Damage
Do Not store or operale
washer below 32°F (some
waler may remaln In
washer).
See Use & Care Gulde for
“Wlnlerlzlng” Informallon.
Fellure lo follow above may
resull In pro&cl damage.
Recommended
grounding method
For your personal safely, this appliance
must be grounded. This appliance is
equipped with a power supply cord
having a 3-prong grounding plug.
To
minimize possible shock hazard. the cord
must be plugged inlo a mating J-prong
groundmg-type wall receptacle, grounded
in accordance with National Electrical
Code, ANSllNFPA 70.lalesl edition and
all local codes and ordinances. See
Figure 1. If a maling wall receptacle Is
not available, it is the personal
responsibility and obligalion of the
customer lo have a properly grounded 3-
prong wall receptacle inslalled by a
qualified electrician.
Flgure 1
Panel A
Vow start...
With washer In laundry area.
.flOQO
S Pull the stra>
\
1
n
Remove tape that covers shipping strap.
Pull to completely remove the shipping
strap from the inside of the washer.
Pull llrmly IO remove the olher end ot
shipping strap from the back of the
washer. The shipping strap plug must be
completely removed from the washer for
the selt-leveling legs IO be released.
Save the shlpplng strap for use In
Step 17.
2
Read, then remove label that
W covers power cord and drain
connector. Peel the tape down and ott
each side 01 cabinet.
Use new hos’es and washers lhal came
with your washer.
.
Insert a llat washer Into each end of the
inlet hoses. Check that washers are firmly
;eated in couplings.
IIC.
r
4
Attach hose to bottom Inlet valve
n opening first; then second hose tc
top inlet. Tighten couplings by hand.
Then use pliers to make an additional
two-thirds turn.
5
Place hose
n
clamp over
washer drain
connector. Push
coupling end 01 drain
hose onto washer
connector. Use
pliers to open clamp
and slide clamp over
drain hose. Check
tor good tit.
Numbers
corresoond to
Floor Damage
Slide washer onto cardboard or
hardboard before moving acrose
1 floor.
Failure lo do so may cauo’e damage
to lloor coverlng.
I
7
Move washer close to llnal
W position, Put ‘hook’end of drain
hose Into laundry tub or standplpe. Check
for proper lenglh of draln hose.
8’
n
If drain hose
Is too long -
dtsconnect.
Remove clamp
and couplings.
Eslimate
length of drain
hose needed.
Cut flexible
end 01 hose.
(Do not cut hook-shaped end 01 drain
hose,) Push and twist coupling securely
onto drain hose. (You should feel top of
tose thiough coupling.) Slide clamp over
:oupling and hose. Reinstall drain hose.
See Step 5.)
IO NOT FORCE EXCESS LENGTH OF
IRAIN HOSE DOWN THE STANDPIPE.
rHlS COULD CAUSE SIPHONING.
9
Before attaching water Inlet
m hose, run water through both
faucets Into a buckel. This will get rtd Ot
particles in the water lines that might clog
hoses.
10
Attach bottom hose (inlet
n
marked -H”) to hot waler
faucet. Attach top hose (inlet marked ‘c’)
to cold water faucet, Tighten couplings to
faucets by hand; then use pllen lo make
linal two-thirds turn.
13.
Insert legs into
correct holes al
sach lront corner
~1 washer until
nuts touch washer.
Do Nol tighten nuts
until Step 16.
,
Dl”c.1 P
H Carelully tilt washer backward
until front 01 washer Is 3-4 inches ofi 01
Floor. Insert piece ot wood as brace.
i-P4 ““I
u
12
Use legs and 1~1s lrom parts
H package. Screw nul down 10
within l/2” of base.
14
Tilt washer backward and
fl remove wood brace.
Gently lower washer 10 floor.
Move washer to its final location
Remove cardboard or hardboard
from under was.her.
Tilt washer forward. ralsmg
n back legs 1” 00 or lloor lo
adjust rear seWleveling legs. Gently
lower washer 10 Ooor. Check levelness of
lhe washer by placing a carpenter’s level
3n top ol Ihe washer, first side to side;
Lhen front to back.
1
screw the front legs up or down adjust.
Make linal check wilh level.
When washer Is level, use
wrench to turn nuts on front legs
up tlghtly agalnst washer base.
If nuts are not tight agalnst
washer base, the washer may
vibrate.
Properly Damage
Secure the drain hose to the tub or
slandplpb with the shlpplng strap
removed from the back of the washer.
Failure to properly secure drain hose
could result In waler damage.
deasure and mark a point approximalely
I5 Inches from the plug end of Ihe
ihipplng strap. Cut the shipping slrap at
his point.
Check that hose Is not twisted or
[Inked and Is securely In place.
ut “hook” end ol drain hose in lub or
andpipe. Tighlly wrap Ihe shipping strap
,ound the drain hose and lub or
andpipe or Inlet hose as shown in
igures A-C. Push plug inlo Ihe nearest,
218 in Ihe shipping strap.
Check that hose is not twlsted
rinked and Is securely In place
I drain hose cannot be strapped In plac
I must be cut exaclly to length so the
hook’ end is held tightly over the edge
he tub or standpipe.
lot.: II washer Ia moved 10 adlust drain how,
msher mua, ba leveled agaIn. Rapeal sbp#
6.
PIIu)
cordboard under Ihe washer
l
?d
arslully move washer lo avold dsmaglnp lloa
OWl”&
18
CHECK ELECTRICAL
n REQUIREMENTS. BE
SURE YOU HAVE CORRECT
:LECTRICAL SUPPLY AND
3ECOMMENDED GROUNDING
W Check lhat all parts are no
nslalled. See parts list, Panel A. II the
s an extra part, go back through slpps I
ice which step was skipped.
20
.
Turn on waler faucets and
1 check Ior leaks. Tighten
Check that you have all or
n your lools. Check thal Ihe
hipping strap with 3 colierpins and plug
‘as removed from the back 01 the wash
nd used lo secure Ihe drain hose.
22
Unlape electrical cord ant
W plug into grounded outlet.
23
Take a few minutes and
n read the Use and Care
uide lo fully understand your new
asher. Now slarl the washer and allon
I complele the regular cycle.
To get the most efficient use
from your washer, read your
KitchenAid Use and Care
Guide. Keep lnstallatlon
Instructions and Guide close
to washer for easy reference.
Recessed area
instructions.
Closet door
Closet door
k
This washer may be installed in a
recessed area or closet.
The installation spacing is in inches and is
minimum allowable.
Additional spacing should be considered for
ease of installation and servicing.
If closet door Is installed, the minimum air
openings in top and bottom are required.
Louvered doors with air openings in top and
bottom are acceptable.
Companion appliance spacing should be
considered.
Front view
(door not shown)
Side view
Front view
Minimum installation spacing
If you
need
assistance...
The KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center
will answer any questions about operating or
maintaining your washer not covered in the
Installation Instructions. The KitchenAid
Consumer Assistance Center is open 24
hours a day, 7 days a week. Just dial (800)
4221230 -the call is free.
When you call, you will
need the w&her
model number and serial number. Both
numbers can be found on the seriavrating
plate located under the washer lid and on top
of the washer.
If you-need service...
In the event that your KitchenAid appliance
should need service, call the dealer from
whom you purchased the appliance or a
KitchenAid-aulhorized service company. A
KitchenAid-authorized service company is
listed in the Yellow Pages of your telephone
directory under “Appliances - Household -
Major - Service or Repair”. You can also
obtain the.service company’s name and
‘telephone number by dialing, free, within the
continental United Slates, the KitchenAid
Consumer Assistance Center telephone
number, (800) 422-1230. A special operator
will tell you the name and number of your
nearest KitchenAid-authorized service
company.
Maintain the quality built into your KitchenAid
appliance - call a KitchenAid-authorized
service company.
Part No. 3356579
6 1991 KilchenAid
Prepared by KitchenAid. St. Joseph. Michigan 49065
Primed in U.S.A.
Numbers
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KitchenAid Dishwasher User manual

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