KitchenAid LAVE-VAISSELLE User Manual

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Wash System
The five-level wash system provides excellent cleaning results. 
Four levels of filtration and a soil collector system filter the wash 
water and prevent food particles from redepositing on the clean 
dishes.
The wash water continuously flows through the Ultra-Fine 
filter, trapping food particles. 
Two water jets, located under the spray arm, remove the food 
particles from the Ultra-Fine filter.
A coarse strainer prevents bones, pits, and other large objects 
from entering the pump system.
NOTE: Periodically check the coarse strainer and remove any 
objects on the strainer.
Sensor System
This dishwasher is equipped with an optical sensor wash that 
detects water temperature, soil and detergent amount. Wash 
cycles are adjusted based on what is sensed.
The dishwasher “senses” wash water quality during a series of 
pauses in the wash cycle. The sensor monitors water temperature 
and the amount of soil and detergent appearing in the wash water. 
It automatically adjusts the wash cycle for the best wash. Lightly 
soiled dishes will use less water and energy. Heavily soiled dishes 
will get more water, increased temperature and wash time. This 
dishwasher will automatically adjust the sensor approximately 
once a year to your water quality. 
IMPORTANT: The very first wash cycle after installation in your 
home will be adjusted to include an additional 2 rinses. This cycle 
must not be interrupted for proper sensor adjustment. If this 
adjustment cycle is canceled or stopped before the Clean light 
comes on at the end of the cycle, the next wash cycle will repeat 
this sensor adjustment.
Sound System
The WHISPER QUIET
®
 sound insulation system helps to maintain 
a quiet home environment during dishwasher operation.
NOTE: If you do not load dishes properly, the quiet operation of 
your dishwasher could be affected. (See “Loading” in the 
Consumer Reference Guide.)
Drying System
NOTE: Your dishwasher has one of the vent systems shown 
below.
Located on the front left side of the door
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.
Located on the top left side of the door
The active vent reduces the filling and washing sounds from your 
dishwasher. The vent closes, after the cycle starts, to lock in 
sound. After the cycle finishes and the dishes cool for several 
hours, the vent opens. This prevents any water vapor from 
collecting on the countertop. Between cycles, the vent stays open 
for airflow, reducing the buildup of odors.
NOTE: There is a slight noise when the vent closes or opens. This 
is normal. 
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.