KitchenAid KDFE104HBL User Instructions page 6

Prepare and Load the Dishwasher
IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks, and
other hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers
before washing.
14-place load – upper rack
Check that nothing blocks the upper or lower spray arm.
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Items in rack can block
the spray arms.
Check that when the dishwasher door is closed, no items are
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blocking the detergent dispenser.
Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down
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and inward to the spray as shown in the graphics above.
This will improve cleaning and drying results. Angle dirtiest
dish surface downward, allowing space for water to flow up
through rack and between dishes.
Avoid overlapping items, like bowls or plates that may trap
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food.
Place plastics, small plates, and glasses in upper rack. Wash
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only items marked "dishwasher safe."
To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation,
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load dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure
lightweight load items are secured in racks.
When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing
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down. Mix items in each section of the basket with some
pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot
reach nested items.
Use the slots in the covers and suggested loading patterns
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to keep your silverware separated for optimum wash.
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Dishwasher Use
STEP 1
14-place load – lower rack
Add Detergent
Premeasured Detergents
High-quality premeasured
tablets and packs are
recommended for improved
performance. Quality tablets
and packs have been proven
better than powder, liquid, or gel
detergents at reducing filming on
dishes. Using tablets and packs
over time will start to reduce or
eliminate white film. They are
suitable for all hardness and soil
levels. Also, by using a
rinse aid, you can minimize repeat buildup of white film (not all
packs and tablets contain rinse aid). Always place premeasured
detergents in main compartment and close the lid.
NOTE: Follow instructions on the package when using other
dishwasher detergent types or use the chart below for standard
powdered detergents.
Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add detergent just
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before starting a cycle.
Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in better
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cleaning. Store tightly closed detergent container in a cool
dry place.
To close lid
Place selected detergent in
the dispenser. Place finger, as
shown, and slide lid closed.
Press firmly until it clicks.
Powders and Gels
Water Soil Level
Hardness
Soft (0-4
Light
grains
Normal
per U.S.
gallon)
Heavy
Medium
Light
(5-9 grains
Normal
per U.S.
gallon)
Heavy
Hard (10-
Light
14 grains
Normal
per U.S.
gallon)
Heavy
*The prewash compartment is on top of the sliding door of the
dispenser.
**A full main wash compartment contains 2 Tbsp (30 mL).
STEP 2
To open lid
Push OPEN, as shown, and
the lid will slide open.
Prewash Main Wash
Compartment* Compartment
None "Soft" fill line
None "Soft" fill line
Full "Soft" fill line
None "Soft" fill line
Full Full**
Full Full**
Full** Full**
Full** Full**
Full** Full**