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THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. Register your new dishwasher at register.kitchenaid.com. In Canada, visit our
website at www.kitchenaid.ca.
For future reference please make a note of your product model and serial numbers. These can be located near the door on the right-
hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior.
Model Number _____________________________________________
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."
These words mean:
DANGER
WARNING
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.
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DISHWASHER SAFETY ......................................................................... 1
WHAT'S NEW IN YOUR DISHWASHER ................................................ 3
PARTS AND FEATURES ........................................................................ 4
START-UP/QUICK REFERENCE .......................................................... 5
QUICK STEPS ....................................................................................... 5
DISHWASHER USE ............................................................................... 6
CYCLE AND OPTION DESCRIPTIONS................................................. 8
DISHWASHER FEATURES .................................................................. 11
FILTRATION SYSTEM .......................................................................... 12
DISHWASHER CARE ........................................................................... 13
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................... 14
WARRANTY .......................................................................................... 17

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    DISHWASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. Register your new dishwasher at register.kitchenaid.com. In Canada, visit our website at www.kitchenaid.ca. For future reference please make a note of your product model and serial numbers. These can be located near the door on the right- hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior.
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. Do not tamper with controls. Use the dishwasher only for its intended function. Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door, lid, or dish racks of the dishwasher.
  • Page 3: What's New In Your Dishwasher

    What’s New in Your Dishwasher Energy Congratulations on purchasing your water- and energy-ef cient 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.
  • Page 4: Parts And Features

    Parts and Features Side dry vent (on some models) Upper level wash Water feed tube Model and serial number label Pressurized spray nozzles provide effective cleaning. Water inlet opening Heating element Overfill protection float Rinse aid dispenser reduces spotting and improves drying. EQ Filtration System removes soil from water and improves cleaning action.
  • Page 5: Start-Up/Quick Reference

    Start-Up/Quick Reference Quick Steps Clean EQ Wash System removable lters to maintain Remove bulk food and load dishwasher. peak performance Cleaning the lters periodically helps keep the dishwasher working at peak performance. The lters can be found at the bottom center of your dishwasher.
  • Page 6: Dishwasher Use

    Dishwasher Use When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing STEP 1 down and avoid nesting, as shown. If your silverware does not t into the designated slots, lift and slide covers off to remove Prepare and Load the Dishwasher them and mix silverware types to keep them separated.
  • Page 7 Powders and Gels Rinse Aid Setting Your rinse aid dispenser is adjustable. For most Water Soil Level Prewash Main Wash water conditions, the factory setting will give Hardness Compartment* Compartment good results. If you have hard water and notice Soft Light None “Soft”...
  • Page 8: Cycle And Option Descriptions

    Cycle and Option Descriptions KDTE334G, KDPE334G KDTE234G, KDPE234G KDTE204G, KDPE204G, KDTE304G Estimated cycle times may increase or decrease, depending on water temperature, soil conditions, dish load size, and options selected. You can customize your cycle by selecting an option. See option selections. If you change your mind, press the option again to turn off the option or select a different option. You can change an option any time before the selected option begins.
  • Page 9 OPTION SELECTIONS OPTIONS CAN BE WHAT IT DOES ADDED ADDED SELECTED TIME TO WATER WITH CYCLE GALLONS (LITERS) Dries dishes with heat and a fan. This option, Available with Uses the heating ProDry™: with the use of rinse aid, will provide the best any cycle element, vents, 0:10 to 0:50...
  • Page 10 CONTROLS AND CYCLE STATUS Control Purpose Comments To start or resume If the door is opened during a cycle or the power is interrupted, the a wash cycle. Start/Resume indicator ashes. NOTE: Push door rmly closed within 4 seconds of touching Start/ Resume.
  • Page 11: Dishwasher Features

    Dishwasher Features Silverware Basket FLEXI-FOLD DOWN™ Adjustable Tines The row of tines on the left-hand and right-hand sides of the top rack can be adjusted to make room for a variety of dishes. To adjust the fold-down tines: 1. Grasp the tip of the tine that is in the tine holder.
  • Page 12: Filtration System

    Using the Bottle Wash feature (on some models) Up to three sports bottles, baby bottles or other narrow items may be washed in the upper rack with this feature. To wash bottles: 1. Select BOTTLE WASH on the control panel. 2.
  • Page 13: Dishwasher Care

    Do not use detergent. Vinegar will mix with the wash water. NOTE: KitchenAid recommends the use of high-quality, premeasured detergent tablets or packs and the use of rinse aid for dishwasher cleaning and daily care.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you avoid a service call, refer to the warranty page in this manual, or visit producthelp.kitchenaid.com In Canada, visit www.kitchenaid.ca. Contact us by mail with any questions or concerns at the address below: In the U.S.A.:...
  • Page 15 PROBLEM SOLUTION WATER REMAINS IN THE Be sure the cycle has completed (the Clean indicator is on). If it has not, you will need to resume the TUB/WILL NOT DRAIN cycle by pressing Start/Resume and closing the door within 4 seconds. If dishwasher is connected to a food waste disposer, be sure the knockout plug has been removed from the disposer inlet.
  • Page 16 PROBLEM SOLUTION BLINKING LIGHTS Blinking indicators will occur when the cycle is paused or when the cycle has been interrupted by opening the door. If the Start/Resume light is blinking, press the START/RESUME keypad and close the door within 4 seconds. See “Start or Resume a Cycle”...
  • Page 17: Warranty

    Please take a few minutes to review the Troubleshooting section of the Use and Care Guide or visit producthelp.kitchenaid.com. 2. All warranty service is provided exclusively by our authorized KitchenAid Service Providers. In the U.S. and Canada, direct all requests for...

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