KitchenAid KDFE104HPS0 Dishwasher

Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency is gained by extending cycle time and reducing the amount of wattage and water used during your dishwasher’s cycle. For exceptional cleaning, cycles are longer due to the soak and pauses.

Efficient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy, just as driving a car slower saves on gas. Your first cycle will run longer to calibrate the optical water sensor.

Premium Top Rack Adjuster

You can raise or lower the top rack to fit tall items in either the top or bottom rack. Adjusters are located on each side of the top 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 top rack must be level.

Prepare and load the dishwasher

IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks, and other hard items from dishes. Remove labels from containers before washing.

1. Make sure when the dishwasher door is closed no items are blocking detergent dispenser.
2. Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down 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.
3. Avoid overlapping items, like bowls or plates that may trap food.
4. Place plastics, small plates, and glasses in upper rack.
5. Wash only items marked “dishwasher safe.”
6. To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation, load dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight load items are secured in racks.
7. Use the slots in the covers and suggested loading patterns to keep your silverware separated for optimum wash.
8. If your silverware does not fit into the designated slots, lift and slide covers off to remove them and mix silverware types to keep them separated.
9. When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing down and avoid “nesting” as shown.

Select a cycle

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. Push door firmly closed and touch START to repeat the same cycle and options as in the previous wash cycle, or select another cycle appropriate for your load. See the Cycle Guide.

Select options

You can customize your cycles by selecting the options desired. See the Cycle Guide. If you change your mind, touch the option keypad 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. Adding options may increase the cycle time.

Start or resume a cycle

NOTE: If needed, run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until water is hot. Turn off water. With door firmly closed, touch START.

IMPORTANT: If the door is opened for more than a few seconds after the cycle is started (even during the Delay time), the Start keypad must be touched again after the door is closed. If Start keypad is not touched, the Start keypad light with flash, and audible tone will be heard, and cycle will not resume.

Follow the progress of your dishwasher

The display will indicate cycle progress such as Washing, Drying, Clean, and Sanitized. The cycle has completed when the Clean light is lit. Refer to the Control chart in the Cycle Guide section for operation of the Sanitized indicator.