KitchenAid KDTE104DSS User Manual

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CLOUDY OR SPOTTED
DISHWARE (AND HARD
WATER SOLUTION)
NOTES:
■ Liquid rinse aid is necessary for drying and to reduce spotting.
■ Use the correct amount of detergent.
Confirm that the cloudiness is removable by soaking the item in white vinegar for 5 minutes. If the
cloudiness disappears, it is due to hard water. Adjust the amount of detergent and rinse aid. See
“Hard Water (White Residue on Dishwasher Interior or Glassware)” in the “Troubleshooting” section.
If it does not come clear, it is due to etching (see below).
Be sure the incoming water temperature is set at 120°F (49°C).
Try using the High Temp and Sani Rinse options.
To remove spotting, run a vinegar rinse through the dishwasher.
■ Wash and rinse the affected dishware and load into dishwasher. Remove all silverware and metal
items. Put 2 cups (500 mL) of white vinegar in a glass measuring cup in the lower rack. Run a
normal cycle with the Heat Dry or ProDry™ option turned off. No detergent is needed.
ETCHING (PERMANENT
CLOUDINESS)
This is an erosion of the surface of the glassware and can be caused by a combination of: water that is
too hot, from using too much detergent with soft water, or by pre-washing. Detergent needs food soil to
act upon. If etching has occurred, the glassware is permanently damaged. To avoid further etching,
adjust the detergent amount to match the water hardness, stop pre-washing, and use water heating
options only when incoming water temperature is below 120°F (49°C).
LEAKING WATER Be sure dishwasher has been installed properly and is level.
Suds can cause the dishwasher to overflow. Measure the detergent accurately and use only detergents
designed for use in a dishwasher. Less detergent is needed in soft water. Try another brand of detergent
if sudsing continues.
To avoid rinse aid leaking from the dispenser, be sure the lid is securely attached and avoid overfilling.
TUB IS DISCOLORED NOTES:
■ High iron content in the water can discolor the tub.
■ Tomato-based foods can discolor the tub or dishware.
■ A citrus-based cleaner can be used to clean.
PROBLEM SOLUTION

KitchenAid KDTE104DSS Specifications

General

Style	built-in dishwashers
Color	stainless-steel
Noise level	46 decibels
Control Type	electronic
Delay Start	yes
Child Lock	no
Load Sensor	yes
Number of Racks	2
Cycle Signal	no
Water Filter	yes
Food Disposer	no
Sanitize Settings	no
Annual Energy Consumption	260 kilowatt hours
Voltage	120 volts
Current	15 amperes

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	24.75 inches