KitchenAid 24'' 6-Cycle/5-Option Dishwasher, Architect® Series II Installation Guide

Tighten access panel screws.

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

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Read the Dishwasher User Guide that came with your 
dishwasher.

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Check that all parts have been installed and no steps were 
skipped. Check that you have all tools used.

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Start dishwasher and allow it to complete the shortest wash 
cycle. After the first 2 minutes, unlatch door, wait 5 seconds, 
then open door. Check that there is water in the bottom of the 
dishwasher tub. Check that dishwasher is working properly.

If the dishwasher is not working properly, disconnect power or 
unplug dishwasher and See the “If Dishwasher Does Not 
Operate” section.

First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of 
a service call.

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Has the circuit breaker tripped or the house fuse blown?

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Is the door closed tightly and latched?

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Has the cycle been set correctly to start the dishwasher?

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Is the water turned on?

If none of these possible solutions work, please see the User 
Guide for service contact information.

Expect longer wash times. Your new dishwasher will average 
2 to 3 hours per load, but use nearly 40% less energy than older 
models. Designed with a low wattage, low energy consumption 
motor, your dishwasher washes longer to ensure exceptional 
cleaning. Certain models are equipped with an optical water 
sensor so the first cycle will run longer to calibrate to optical 
sensor. Selecting certain options could increase cycle time past 
3.5 hours. 
Rinse aid is necessary for good drying results: 
This dishwasher is designed to be used with rinse aid for good 
drying performance and controlling hard water deposit buildup. 
Energy efficient dishwashers use less water and energy, so they 
depend on the water sheeting action of rinse aid for good drying 
performance.
Start/Resume indicator light may flash:
When pressing Start/Resume, you must make sure the door is 
closed within 3 seconds. If you do not close the door within 
3 seconds, the Start/Resume indicator light will flash until you 
press it again. (You must also do this when adding a dish during 
the middle of a cycle.)