KitchenAid KDTM404EWH User Manual

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Dishwasher Safety
DISHWASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS
Table of Contents
DISHWASHER SAFETY ............................................................. 1
PARTS AND FEATURES............................................................ 3
START-UP/QUICK REFERENCE.............................................. 5
QUICK STEPS............................................................................. 6
DISHWASHER USE.................................................................... 6
CYCLE AND OPTION DESCRIPTIONS .................................... 9
DISHWASHER FEEDBACK SECTION.................................... 12
DISHWASHER FEATURES...................................................... 13
DISHWASHER CARE ............................................................... 15
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 16
WARRANTY .............................................................................. 20
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
You
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow
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.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
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:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
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KitchenAid KDTM404EWH Specifications

General

Brand	KitchenAid
Model	KDTM404EWH
Category	Dishwasher
Language	English

Summary

Dishwasher Safety

Grounding and Safety Instructions

Grounding Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

General precautions and warnings for using the dishwasher safely.

Start-Up and Quick Reference

Dishwasher Use Steps

Prepare and Load Dishwasher

Instructions on removing food, labels, and proper loading techniques.

Add Detergent

Guidance on selecting and adding the correct type and amount of detergent.

Start or Resume Cycle

Procedure for starting, resuming, or canceling a wash cycle.

Cycle and Option Descriptions Overview

Cycle Selections Details

Core Wash Cycles

Option Selections Details

Drying & Cleaning Options

Controls and Feedback

Canceling and Changing Cycles

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Operational Failures (No Run/Fill/Drain)

Solutions for when the dishwasher does not run, fill, or drain properly.

Cycle and Detergent Problems

Resolving issues with detergent dispensing, cycle length, and hard water residue.

Drying and Water Residue Issues

Tips for improving drying performance and reducing water spots or residue.

Troubleshooting Continued

Odors, Noise, and Soil Issues

Addressing common problems like odors, unusual noise, and food soils on dishes.

Dirty Dishes, Suds, and Blinking Lights

Solutions for dirty dishes, excessive suds, incomplete cycles, and blinking lights.

Troubleshooting Specific Problems

Cloudy Dishes, Etching, and Leaking

KitchenAid Limited Warranty

Getting Service and Support