KitchenAid 8573025 B Manual

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dishwasher at www.kitchenaid.ca. 
For future reference, please make a note of your product model and serial numbers. These can be located on the label located near the door 
on the right-hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior.
Model Number _____________________________________________   Serial Number_____________________________________________
DISHWASHER USER...

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Dishwasher Safety
You can be killed or seriously injured if you dont immediately 
 
You
 can be killed or seriously injured if you dont
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....

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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  For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher:
The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a 
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of 
electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for 
electric current. The dishwasher is equipped with a cord 
having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding 
plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet 
that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local 
codes...

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Parts and Features
Upper level wash
Model and serial number label
Water inlet opening 
Heating element
Detergent dispenser
(style and location vary) Water feed tube
Lower spray arm
Overfill protection float
Control panel
BOTTOM RACK
TOP RACK
Flexible fold-down tines
(on some models)Cup shelves with
 stemware holder
Silverware basket Upper spray arm
Flexible fold-down tines
Active vents
(on some models)
Rinse aid dispenser reduces spotting
and improves drying.
ProScrub® (on some models) 
powerful jets...

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Start-Up/Quick Reference (varies by model)
 
Clean EQ Wash System removable filters to maintain 
peak performance.
Cleaning the filters 
periodically helps keep the 
dishwasher working at peak 
performance. The filters can 
be found at the bottom center 
of your dishwasher.
See the “Filtration System” 
section for information on 
removing and maintaining 
the filters.
IMPORTANT: Do not block detergent dispenser.
For hinged style detergent 
dispensers, tall items placed 
in the lower rack may block 
the...

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Quick Steps
1Prepare and load 
dishwasher.3Select a cycle and option.
2
Add detergent for cleaning and rinse aid for drying.
Dispensers vary by model.
4
Start dishwasher.
NOTE: If the Start/Resume 
button is located on the top of 
door, push door firmly closed 
within 3 seconds of pressing 
START/RESUME.
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Dishwasher Use
Prepare and Load the Dishwasher
IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other 
hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers before 
washing.
■Make sure nothing keeps spray 
arm(s) from spinning freely. It is 
important for the water spray to 
reach all soiled surfaces. 
■Make sure that when the 
dishwasher door is closed, no 
items are blocking the detergent 
dispenser.
■Items should be loaded with 
soiled surfaces facing down and 
inward to the spray as...

8Add Detergent
NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse 
cycle. Do not use detergent.
■Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add powder, liquid, 
or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle.
■Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in better 
cleaning. Store tightly closed detergent container in a cool, 
dry place.
Premeasured Detergents
Many detergents now come in several forms (gel packs, tablets, 
or powder packs). 
We recommend that you use high quality tablets or...

9 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 2¹⁄₂ 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...

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Wash times depend on water temperature, heavy soil condition, dish load size and options selected. Adding options will add time to 
the cycle.
   * Adding options will add time to the cycle. See options information section.
** This is the approximate cycle time obtained with 120°F (49°C) hot water available at the dishwasher. Increase in time results from low 
temperature of the incoming water. 
When you need fast results, the 1 Hour Wash will clean 
dishes using slightly more water and energy. Select...