KitchenAid KUDM220T - Low Phosphate Detergents.14; Rinse Agents.14; Caring for Your Dishwasher.14

Low Phosphate
Detergents
Caring For your
Dishwasher
If you live in a state that mandates
low-phosphate dishwasher detergents
(phosphate content of 8.7 percent or less),
you may have to use more detergent,
particularly if you have hard water.
Low-phosphate detergents usually work
well in soft water, but in hard water they
can cause spotting and filming, even if the
amount of detergent used is increased.
Rinse Agents
Your dishwasher uses a liquid rinse agent. A
rinse agent helps water to sheet off dishware
faster than normal, reducing water spots and
speeding up the drying process.
To fill the rinse agent dispenser, unscrew the
cap located to the left of the detergent
dispenser. This reservoir will hold 7 fluid
ounces of rinse agent, enough to last a few
months. Be sure to replace the cap after filling
the reservoir. A small amount of rinse agent is
automatically released during the final rinse.
Liquid rinse agents such as JET-DRY® are
available in your local supermarket.
General Cleaning
The porcelain enamel interior of your
dishwasher will seldom need cleaning.
However, if mineral deposits from hard
water accumulate, clean the interior with a
mild scouring powder or follow the sugges¬
tions indicated in the "Removing Spots and
Film" section on page 19.
DO NOT use any type of cleanser that may
cause foaming and sudsing. Run the dish¬
washer through a normal cycle.
The control panel can be wiped clean with a
damp cloth, then dried. NEVER use deter¬
gents or abrasive or powdered cleansers
which can mar the finish.
The enamel or wood fronts and sides can be
cleaned with a soft cloth and a mild, non¬
abrasive soap and water solution. NEVER use
paper towels for cleaning. Always dry with a
soft cloth.
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