KitchenAid KDTE254E - User Manual

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Dishwasher Safety
DISHWASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS
Table of Contents
DISHWASHER SAFETY ............................................................. 1
PARTS AND FEATURES............................................................ 3
START-UP/QUICK REFERENCE.............................................. 5
QUICK STEPS............................................................................. 6
DISHWASHER USE.................................................................... 6
CYCLE AND OPTION DESCRIPTIONS .................................... 9
DISHWASHER FEEDBACK SECTION.................................... 12
DISHWASHER FEATURES...................................................... 13
DISHWASHER CARE ............................................................... 15
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 17
WARRANTY .............................................................................. 20
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You
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
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Summary

Dishwasher Safety

Grounding Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Start-Up;Quick Reference

Quick Steps

Dishwasher Use

Prepare and Load the Dishwasher

Instructions for preparing and loading dishes.

STEP 2 Add Detergent

Detailed instructions for adding detergent.

Add Rinse Aid (Dispenser varies by model)

Start or Resume a Cycle

Dishwasher Features

Troubleshooting

DISHWASHER DOES NOT RUN

Solutions for when the dishwasher does not start.

DETERGENT REMAINS IN THE DISPENSER OR TABLET IS ON BOTTOM OF TUB

Troubleshooting for undissolved detergent.

CYCLE RUNS TOO LONG

Reasons and solutions for long cycle times.

DISHWASHER NOT DRYING

Tips for improving drying performance.

WILL NOT FILL

Solutions for when the dishwasher does not fill with water.

WATER REMAINS IN THE TUB;WILL NOT DRAIN

Troubleshooting drainage issues.

HARD WATER (WHITE RESIDUE ON DISHWASHER INTERIOR OR GLASSWARE)

Addressing hard water residue and spots.

ODORS

Solutions for eliminating odors in the dishwasher.

NOISY

Identifying and resolving noisy dishwasher operation.

FOOD SOILS REMAIN ON DISHES

Causes and solutions for leftover food soils.

DISHES DIRTY;SUDS IN DISHWASHER;CYCLE NOT COMPLETE

Troubleshooting dirty dishes and excessive suds.

SANITIZED LIGHT BLINKING

Meaning of blinking sanitized light and remedies.

DAMAGE TO DISHWARE

BLINKING LIGHTS

Interpretation of blinking lights and error codes.

CLOUDY OR SPOTTED DISHWARE (AND HARD WATER SOLUTION)

Methods to remove cloudiness and spotting.

ETCHING (PERMANENT CLOUDINESS)

Understanding and preventing permanent glassware etching.

LEAKING WATER

Causes and solutions for leaking water.

KITCHENAID DISHWASHER LIMITED WARRANTY

KitchenAid KDTE254E Specifications

General

Brand	KitchenAid
Model	KDTE254E
Category	Dishwasher
Language	English