KitchenAid 24-Inch 6-Cycle/7-Option Dishwasher, Pocket Handle Use & Care Manual
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Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model)
See “Cycle and Option Descriptions” charts in the following section.
Efficient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy, just
as driving a car slower saves on gas. Typical cycle time is
approximately 2
as driving a car slower saves on gas. Typical cycle time is
approximately 2
¹⁄₂ hours, but can take less or more time to
complete depending on selections.
Select Options (options vary by model)
See “Cycle and Option Descriptions” charts in the following section.
You can customize your cycles by pressing the options desired. If
you change your mind, press the option again to turn off the option.
Not all options are available for every cycle. If an invalid option is
selected for a given cycle, the lights will flash.
you change your mind, press the option again to turn off the option.
Not all options are available for every cycle. If an invalid option is
selected for a given cycle, the lights will flash.
Start or Resume a Cycle
■
Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the
water is hot. Turn off water.
water is hot. Turn off water.
■
Press START/RESUME once to show which
selections you used. Select the wash cycle and
options desired OR press START/RESUME to
repeat the same cycle and options as in the
previous wash cycle.
selections you used. Select the wash cycle and
options desired OR press START/RESUME to
repeat the same cycle and options as in the
previous wash cycle.
IMPORTANT: If anyone opens the door (such as, for adding a dish,
even during the Delay Hours option), the Start/Resume button
must be pressed each time.
even during the Delay Hours option), the Start/Resume button
must be pressed each time.
■
If the Start/Resume button is located on top of door, push door
firmly closed within 4 seconds of pressing START/RESUME. If
the door is not closed within 4 seconds, the Start/Resume
button LED will flash, an audible tone will be heard, and the
cycle will not start.
firmly closed within 4 seconds of pressing START/RESUME. If
the door is not closed within 4 seconds, the Start/Resume
button LED will flash, an audible tone will be heard, and the
cycle will not start.
Cycle and Option Descriptions
This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described.
STEP 3
STEP 4
CYCLE SELECTIONS
CYCLES
SOIL LEVEL
WASH TIME* (MINS.)
W/O OPTIONS
WATER
USAGE
USAGE
GALLONS
(Liters)
Typical**
Max
The most advanced and versatile cycle. ProWash™
cycle senses the load size, soil amount, and toughness
of soil, to adjust the cycle for optimal cleaning using
only the amount of water and energy needed.
cycle senses the load size, soil amount, and toughness
of soil, to adjust the cycle for optimal cleaning using
only the amount of water and energy needed.
Light to Medium
110
150
4.2 (16.1)
Tough/Baked-On
125
190
5.0 (19.1)
Heavy
125
190
6.8 (25.8)
Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans,
casseroles, and tableware.
casseroles, and tableware.
Light to Medium
130
150
5.0 (19.1)
Heavy/Baked-On
140
205
6.8 (25.8)
This cycle, with only the Heat Dry
or ProDry™
option
selected, and without other options selected, is
recommended to completely wash and dry a full load of
normally soiled dishes. The energy usage label is
based on this cycle and option combination. Includes
Heat Dry.
recommended to completely wash and dry a full load of
normally soiled dishes. The energy usage label is
based on this cycle and option combination. Includes
Heat Dry.
Light to Medium
110
150
4.0 (15.0)
Heavy
125
190
6.8 (25.8)
Use for lightly soiled items or china and crystal.
Light to Medium
105
145
4.2 (15.2)
Heavy/Baked-On
120
185
6.8 (25.8)