KitchenAid 24-Inch 6-Cycle/7-Option Dishwasher, Pocket Handle Use & Care Manual
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*Manufacturer's recommendation: This practice will conserve the water and energy that you would have used to prepare your dishes.
This will also save you time and effort.
Very Hard Water
If you have hard water (above 15 grains), clean your filter at least
once per month. Building up of white residue on your dishwasher
indicates hard water. For tips on removing spots and stains, see
“Troubleshooting” section.
once per month. Building up of white residue on your dishwasher
indicates hard water. For tips on removing spots and stains, see
“Troubleshooting” section.
Cleaning Instructions
IMPORTANT: Do not use wire brush, scouring pad, etc., as they
may damage the filters.
may damage the filters.
Rinse filter under running water until most soils are removed. If you
have hard-to-remove soils or calcium deposits from hard water, a
soft brush may be required.
have hard-to-remove soils or calcium deposits from hard water, a
soft brush may be required.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to dishwasher, do not operate your
dishwasher without the filters properly installed. Be sure the Lower
Filter is securely in place and the Upper Filter Assembly is locked
into place. If the Upper Filter Assembly turns freely, it is not locked
into place.
dishwasher without the filters properly installed. Be sure the Lower
Filter is securely in place and the Upper Filter Assembly is locked
into place. If the Upper Filter Assembly turns freely, it is not locked
into place.
RECOMMENDED TIME INTERVALS TO CLEAN YOUR FILTER
Number of Loads
Per Week
Per Week
If you wash
before loading
before loading
If you scrape and rinse
before loading
before loading
If you only scrape
before loading*
before loading*
If you do not scrape or rinse
before loading
before loading
1-3
Once per year
Once per year
Twice per year
Every two months
4-7
Once per year
Once per year
Twice per year
Once per month
8-12
Once per year
Twice per year
Every three months
Every two weeks
13-14
Once per year
Twice per year
Every three months
Once per week
Filter Removal Instructions
1. Turn the Upper Filter
Assembly ¼ turn
counterclockwise
and lift out.
counterclockwise
and lift out.
2. Grasp the Lower Filter in
the circular opening, lift
slightly, and pull forward
to remove.
slightly, and pull forward
to remove.
3. Clean the filters as
shown below.
To remove Upper Filter Assembly
L
O
C
K
UNLOC
K
PUSH DOWN &
TU
R
N
Filter Reinstallation Instructions
1. Noting the previous
illustrations, place the
Lower Filter under the
Locating Tabs in the
bottom of the dishwasher
so the round opening for
the Upper Filter Assembly
lines up with the round
opening in the bottom of
the tub.
Lower Filter under the
Locating Tabs in the
bottom of the dishwasher
so the round opening for
the Upper Filter Assembly
lines up with the round
opening in the bottom of
the tub.
To replace Upper Filter Assembly
2. Insert the Upper Filter Assembly into the circular opening
in the Lower Filter.
3. Slowly rotate the filter clockwise until it drops into place.
Continue to rotate until the filter is locked into place. If the
filter is not fully seated (still turns freely), continue to turn
the filter clockwise until it drops and locks into place.
filter is not fully seated (still turns freely), continue to turn
the filter clockwise until it drops and locks into place.
NOTE: The Upper Filter Assembly arrow does not have to
align with the arrow in the Lower Filter as long as the filter
is locked.
align with the arrow in the Lower Filter as long as the filter
is locked.
LO
C
K
U
N
LOC
K
PUSH
DO
W
N
&
T
U
R
N