KitchenAid 24-Inch 6-Cycle/7-Option Dishwasher, Pocket Handle Benutzung Und Pflege

NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse 
cycle. Do not use detergent.

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Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add powder, liquid, 
or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle.

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Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in better 
cleaning. Store tightly closed detergent container in a cool, 
dry place.

Many detergents now come in several forms (gel packs, tablets, 
or powder packs). 

We recommend that you use high quality tablets or packs for 
convenience and improved performance. High quality tablets 
and packs have been proven better than powder, liquid, or gel 
detergents at reducing filming on dishes. Using tablets and packs 
over time will start to reduce or eliminate white film. Also, by using 
a rinse aid, you can minimize repeat buildup of white film. These 
forms are suitable for all hardness and soil levels. Always place 
detergents in the main compartment and slide lid to close. 

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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 can 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]

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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 gel 
dishwasher detergents. 
Premeasured forms are 
suitable for all hardness and soil levels. Always place premeasured 
detergents in the main compartment and close the lid. 

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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 or ProDry™ 
option will not perform as well without rinse aid.

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Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can dry as 
spots or streaks. It also improves drying by allowing water to 
drain off of the dishes after the final rinse.

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Rinse aid helps to reduce excess moisture on the dish racks 
and interior of your dishwasher.

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Check the rinse aid indicator with the door down (varies by 
model). Add rinse aid when indicator drops to “Add” level. 

Place selected detergent in the 
dispenser. Place finger, as 
shown, and slide lid closed. 
Press firmly until it clicks.

Push OPEN, as shown, 
and the lid will slide open.

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LIDE

SLIDE

SLIDE

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Add rinse aid to hinged lid 
style dispenser by twisting 
the dispenser cap ¼ turn 
clockwise to open 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.

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To add rinse aid to sliding lid 
style dispenser, open the 
rinse dispenser lid by gently 
pushing in the center of the 
lid with your thumb and 
pulling up on the edge. Pour 
rinse aid into the opening 
until the dispenser is full. 
Then, close the dispenser 
by pushing down gently 
on the lid.

NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting 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. 

Higher numbers dispense more rinse aid. You should change this 
setting only a little at a time and then run a few cycles before 
changing it again because just enough rinse aid is more effective 
than too much.

Soft Water

Hard Water

Soft Water

Hard Water

Full

Add

¹⁄₄ turn clockwise to lock

Lock

6 5

4

3

2

max

fill

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Pre W

ash

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SLIDE

6 5

4

3

2

max

fill

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