KitchenAid KDTM354E 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 .............................................................. 16
WARRANTY .............................................................................. 20
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can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow
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happen if the instructions are not followed.
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KitchenAid KDTM354E Specifications

General

Brand	KitchenAid
Model	KDTM354E
Category	Dishwasher
Language	English

Summary

Dishwasher Safety

Grounding Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Tip Over Hazard

Specific warning about the risk of tipping the appliance during installation or use.

Start-Up/Quick Reference

Drying - Rinse Aid is Essential

Explains the importance of rinse aid for effective drying performance.

ProDry

Option for enhanced drying using heat and a fan.

Express Wash - When You Need Fast Results

Cycle for quick cleaning, using more water and energy.

ProWash™™ Cycle for Optimal Cleaning

Advanced cycle that senses soil and adjusts for best results.

ProScrub® Option to Clean Baked-On Food

Press START/RESUME Every Time You Add a Dish

Proper Detergent Dosing

Quick Steps

Prepare and Load Dishwasher

Add Detergent for Cleaning and Rinse Aid for Drying

Select a Cycle and Option

Start Dishwasher

Dishwasher Use

Prepare and Load the Dishwasher

Add Detergent

Powders and Gels

Add Rinse Aid (Dispenser Varies by Model)

Select a Cycle

Start or Resume a Cycle

Cycle and Option Descriptions

Cycle Selections

Details available wash cycles, soil levels, and estimated times.

Option Selections

Details available options and their effects on cycles.

Controls and Cycle Status

Dishwasher Feedback Section

Canceling a Cycle

Changing a Cycle After Dishwasher Is Started

Dishwasher Care

Cleaning The Interior

Troubleshooting

Dishwasher Does Not Run

Solutions for when the dishwasher fails to start or operate.

Detergent Remains in Dispenser or Tablet is on Bottom of Tub

Cycle Runs Too Long

Dishwasher Not Drying

Solutions for dishes not drying properly after a cycle.

Will Not Fill

Troubleshooting steps for when the dishwasher doesn't fill with water.

Water Remains in the Tub/Will Not Drain

Solutions for drainage problems.

Hard Water (White Residue On Glassware)

Odors

Noisy Operation

Food Soils Remain on Dishes

Solutions for food residue left on dishes after washing.

Dishes Dirty/Suds in Dishwasher/Cycle Not Complete

Troubleshooting dirty dishes, suds, or incomplete cycles.

Sanitized Light Blinking

Blinking Lights

Explains the meaning of blinking indicator lights.

Cloudy or Spotted Dishware (Hard Water Solution)

Remedies for cloudy or spotted dishes caused by water conditions.

Etching (Permanent Cloudiness)

Leaking Water

Solutions for water leaks from the dishwasher.