KitchenAid 24-Inch 6-Cycle/7-Option Dishwasher, Pocket Handle Use & Care Manual

Dishwasher Use

IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other 
hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers before 
washing.

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Make sure nothing keeps spray 
arm(s) from spinning freely. It is 
important for the water spray to 
reach all soiled surfaces. 

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Make sure that when the 
dishwasher door is closed, no 
items are blocking the detergent 
dispenser.

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Items should be loaded with 
soiled surfaces facing down and 
inward to the spray as shown. 
This will improve cleaning and 
drying results. 

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Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food. 

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Place plastics, small plates, and glasses in the upper rack. 
Wash only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe.” 

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To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation, load 
dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight 
load items are secured in the racks. 

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Improper loading can cause dishes to be chipped or damaged. 
When loading glasses or mugs, it is best to load these items 
in between rows of tines instead of loading them over tines
 as shown.

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When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing 
down. Mix items in each section of the basket with some 
pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot 
reach nested items.

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