Kitchenaid Kdtm404kps Dishwasher User Guide (+ PDF)

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1 KitchenAid KDTM404KPS Dishwasher

2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3 Cycle Guide

4 Documents / Resources

4.1 References

5 Related Posts

KitchenAid KDTM404KPS Dishwasher

For additional information: www.kitchenaid.com/owner

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard
Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.
Do not push down on open door.
Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Load dishwasher
- Third Rack with Wash Tubes
- Loading Tips
- Additional Loading Tips
Add detergent. Slide lid to close. Use automatic dishwashing detergent only.
Add rinse aid when fill window indicator shows low about every 1 to 3 months.
Select cycle & option(s).
Press START and close door within 4 seconds (top controls) OR (front controls) close door and press START.

For detailed installation instruction please see the Owner’s Manual included with your machine or visit https://www.kitchenaid.co/owners or in Canada https://Kitchenaid.ca. This may save you the cost of a service call.

Cycle Guide

Cycle	ProWash	Senses soil to automatically optimize cycle. ProWash cycle is selected if START is pressed first.*
	Tough	Use for hard to clean items.
	Normal	This cycle is recommended for daily, regular or typical use to completely wash and dry a full load of normally soiled dishes. This dishwasher’s government energy certifications were based on the Normal cycle with only the Heated Dry option selected.**
	Light	Use for lightly soiled items like china and crystal.
	Express Wash	Use when you need faster results.
	Rinse Only	Use for rinsing dishes, glasses, and silverware that will not be washed right away. Do not use deter- gent.

Options	Hi Temp Wash	Helps remove tough, baked on food.
	Sani Rinse	Sanitizes dishes and glassware in accordance with NSF International NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers. See this section in the Owner’s Manual.
	Heated Dry	Dries dishes with heat. Load plastic item in upper racks.
	Extended	Increases the Energy used for drying the dishes. This may lengthen the cycle time.
	ProDry	Dries dishes with heat and a fan. Use for best performance.
	Top 2 Racks	Wash items in the Top two racks only. Only a limited amount of water will be sent to the lower spray arm.
	Delay	Runs the dishwasher at a later time.
	Start / Re- sume	Push to start or resume a cycle.
	Cancel / Drain	Push to reset any cycle or options during selection. Push to end a cycle once started.

*The government energy certifications are not based on this cycle. See the Normal cycle description for the government energy certification cycle. Using the Sensor cycle may increase your energy usage
No other washing and drying temperature options were selected, and it was not subject to truncated testing. Rinse aid was not used, and there was no detergent used in the prewash.
Energy and water use vary greatly with installation, cycle

Adjusting Racks
You can raise or lower the middle rack to fit tall items in either the middle or bottom rack. Adjusters are located on each side of the middle rack. To raise the rack: Press both rack adjuster thumb levers and lift the rack until it is in the up position and level. To lower the rack: Press both rack adjuster thumb levers and slide the rack to its down position and level.
NOTE: The middle rack must be level. Remove dishes before adjusting rack.

Front status light

blue = washing
red = drying
white = complete
blinking = paused

Filter Cleaning
The pump is protected from large objects entering it by the foreign object cup in the front and below the lower rack. The maintenance free filter system does not require any regular cleaning or maintenance. If this cup fills up with particles or objects, depress the tab in the center and pull up on the cup to remove it. Dispose of the contents and then replace the cup. To replace the cup, put into the opening and push down to lock in place.