Cycle Guide - KitchenAid KDTM604KPS User Manual

4.
Add Rinse Aid
Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying
performance. Without rinse aid, your dishes and dishwasher interior
will have excessive moisture. The heating and drying options will
not perform as well without rinse aid.
Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can dry as spots
or streaks. It also improves drying by allowing water to drain off of
dishes after final rinse.
To add rinse aid, open the dispenser lid by gently pushing in the
center of the lid with your thumb while lifting up on the edge.
Pour rinse aid into the opening until the indicator level shows that
it is full.
Close dispenser by pushing down gently on the lid.
This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described.
Dishwasher senses the soil amount and adjusts cycle times.
The most advanced and versatile cycle. ProWash™ cycle
senses the soil amount and toughness of soil to adjust the
cycle for improved performance using only the amount of
water and energy needed. Includes Heat Dry.
Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans, casseroles,
and regular tableware. Includes Heat Dry.
This cycle, with only the Heat Dry option selected, and without
other options selected, is recommended to completely wash
and dry a full load of normally soiled dishes. The energy
usage label is based on this cycle and option combination.
Includes Heat Dry.
Use for lightly soiled items or china and crystal. Includes Heat
Dry.
When you need fast results, the Express Wash will clean
dishes using slightly more water and energy. Select the
ProDry™ option to speed drying times.
Use for rinsing dishes, glasses, and silverware that will not be
washed right away. Do not use detergent.
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CYCLE GUIDE

CYCLES
NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting
will give good results.
If you are experiencing poor drying performance,
you may want to try a higher setting. Turn the arrow
adjuster to a higher setting to increase the amount
of rinse aid.
5.
Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model)
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.
6.
Select Options (options vary by model)
You can customize your cycles by pressing the options desired. If you
change your mind, press the option again to turn off the option. Not all
options are available for every cycle. If an invalid option is selected for a
given cycle, the lights will flash.
7.
Start or Resume a Cycle
NOTE: Run hot water at sink nearest your dishwasher until water is hot.
Turn off water.
Push door firmly closed. The door latches automatically. Select the
wash cycle option and press START/RESUME or press START/
RESUME to repeat the same cycle and options used in the
previous wash cycle.
IMPORTANT: If anyone opens the door (such as, for adding a dish,
even during the Delay Hours option), the Start/Resume button must be
pressed each time.
Push door firmly closed within 3 seconds of pressing START/
RESUME. If door is not closed within 3 seconds, the Start button
light will flash, an audible tone will be heard, and cycle will not start.
SOIL LEVEL
Light to Heavy
Heavy/Baked-On
Light to Heavy
Light to Heavy
All soil levels
All soil levels
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ESTIMATED WASH TIME*
(HH:MM)
MIN SOIL MAX SOIL
LEVEL LEVEL
2:31 3:16
2:59 3:59
2:22 3:27
2:22 3:27
:57 :62
:15 :15
WATER
USAGE
GALLONS
(LITERS)
3.7-4.2
(14.0 - 15.9)
4.2 (15.9)
2.7 - 4.2
(10.2- 15.9)
2.7 - 4.2
(10.2 - 15.9)
5.2 (19.8)
2.1 (8.1)