KitchenAid KDFE104HBL User Instructions page 3

Congratulations on purchasing your water- and energy-efficient dishwasher! This dishwasher cleans
by spraying the dishes with water and pauses to allow the detergent to soak into and release the
soils on the dishes. The cycles are longer due to the soak and pauses for exceptional cleaning.
Your dishwasher contains an optical water sensor. The optical water sensor is used to determine the
optimum water and energy consumption for great cleaning performance. Efficient dishwashers run
longer to save water and energy, just as driving a car slower saves on gas. The first cycle using the
sensor will run longer to calibrate the optical sensor.
Rinse Aid
Using rinse aid will optimize your drying and wash performance. This
dishwasher is specifically designed to be used with rinse aid for improved
drying performance and controlling buildup of hard water deposits. The use
of rinse aid greatly improves drying by allowing water to drain from the dishes
after the final rinse. Rinse aid also keeps water from forming droplets that can
dry as spots or streaks.
Detergent
The United States and Canada have passed restrictions limiting the amount
of phosphorus (phosphates) in household dishwasher detergents to reduce
the impact of detergents on our environment. Major manufacturers have
reformulated their dishwasher detergent. With these recent changes it is
recommended to use tablets and packs for convenience and improved
performance.
Filtration System
Your dishwasher has the latest technology in dishwasher filtration. This triple
filtration system minimizes sound and optimizes water and energy conservation
while providing optimal cleaning performance. We suggest you clean both your
upper and lower filters and rinse under running water according to the chart in
the Filtration System section. Maintenance of your filters regularly will sustain
peak cleaning performance.
What's New in Your Dishwasher
Energy
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