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KitchenAid - 24" Built-In Dishwasher - Black

Model: KDFE104DBL
SKU: 3576043
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  • Key Specs
    • Color Finish: Black
    • Product Depth: 24.75 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Operating Sound Level: 46 decibels adjusted (Today's appliances are pretty quiet. To get a sense for how quiet you'll need, think about having a conversation in the same room. Choose from Not as Quiet (56 dBA or higher. You'll likely need to raise your voice); Quiet (50-55 dBA. Need to raise your voice slightly); Very Quiet (43-49 dBA. Easily have a conversation right next the appliance); and Nearly Silent (42 dBA or lower. You'll hardly know the appliance is on).)
    • Number Of Racks: 2
    • Tub Finish: Stainless steel (Certain coatings or materials on the inside of the dishwasher, such as stainless steel, are more durable, retain heat better, and can withstand higher temperatures than materials such as plastic. These higher quality materials may increase the appliance’s efficiency, but there may be also be extra initial cost. Some models marketed as Hybrid will use both materials in the tub, often using stainless steel on the interior door to increase durability on the part of the appliance with the most common wear and tear.)
    • Place Setting Capacity: 14 (A basic place setting typically consists of a dinner plate, side plate, drinking glass, cutlery, and optional soup bowl and coffee cup. Full-size dishwashers typically hold 12-16 place settings. This does not include pots, pans, or other cookware.)
  • General
    • Brand: KitchenAid
    • Model Number: KDFE104DBL
    • Product Name: 24" Built-In Dishwasher
    • Color: Black
    • Color Finish: Black
  • Dimensions
    • Product Depth: 24.75 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Depth With Door Open: 49.5 inches (Measurement from the back of the product to its front, with door fully open.)
  • Cut-Out Dimensions
    • Cut-Out Height: 34 inches (Minimum required height of the installation location for a standard installation of the product. This measurement will help you determine if the appliance will fit into the desired space and have the clearance necessary for proper operational use. Please refer to the manufacturer’s installation documentation for detailed measurement requirements.)
    • Cut-Out Width: 24 inches (Minimum required width of the installation location for a standard installation of the product. This measurement will help you determine if the appliance will fit into the desired space and have the clearance necessary for proper operational use. Please refer to the manufacturer’s installation documentation for detailed measurement requirements.)
    • Cut-Out Depth: 24 inches (Minimum required depth of the installation location for a standard installation of the product. This measurement will help you determine if the appliance will fit into the desired space and have the clearance necessary for proper operational use. Please refer to the manufacturer’s installation documentation for detailed measurement requirements.)
  • Features
    • Hard Food Disposer: false (This feature has blades to chop and disintegrate hard food particles, making them small enough to easily drain away. This prevents them from being recirculated back onto dishware and allows for easy maintenance.)
    • Operating Sound Level: 46 decibels adjusted (Today's appliances are pretty quiet. To get a sense for how quiet you'll need, think about having a conversation in the same room. Choose from Not as Quiet (56 dBA or higher. You'll likely need to raise your voice); Quiet (50-55 dBA. Need to raise your voice slightly); Very Quiet (43-49 dBA. Easily have a conversation right next the appliance); and Nearly Silent (42 dBA or lower. You'll hardly know the appliance is on).)
    • Delay Start: true (Allows you to program the appliance to automatically run at a later time. This feature helps you coordinate with your household’s water needs, noise preferences, and more. Additionally, operating your appliance during off-peak hours may reduce energy costs.)
    • End-Of-Cycle Signal: false (An audible alert and/or visual indicator that notifies you when a pre-selected cycle is complete.)
    • Cycle Status Lights: true (Lights on the control panel that indicate which cycle is in use and/or its current status. Know when to unload with a simple glance.)
    • Filtered Water: true (Internal water filter(s) remove minerals and chemicals from hard water before the wash cycle. Filtered water is less likely to leave mineral deposits or stains, meaning your dishware will look cleaner for longer.)
    • Water Soil Sensor: true (Feature that measures how dirty the water is throughout the wash cycle and adjusts the energy and water usage as needed. This can increase washing efficiency and may reduce energy costs.)
  • Cycle Specifications
    • Dishwasher Cycles: Express Wash, Light/China, Normal, ProWash, Rinse Only, Tough
    • Options and Programs: 4 Hour Delay, Control Lock, Heated Dry, Hi Temp Wash, Sani Rinse
    • Sensor Wash: true (Feature that automatically senses the load's soil levels and adjusts the wash cycle as needed. This often results in reduced water usage, which in turn may reduce energy costs.)
    • Steam Cleaning: false (Wash cycle that primarily uses steam to loosen food debris and clean fragile dishware without force.)
    • NSF-Certified Sanitization Cycle: false (Meets the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards for performance and cleaning effectiveness. When operated on the sanitizing cycle, an NSF-Certified dishwasher reaches a final rinse temperature of 150⁰ Fahrenheit and achieves a minimum 99.999% percent reduction of bacteria.)
  • Rack Features
    • Number Of Racks: 2
    • Upper Rack Features: Adjustable height, Cup shelf, Stemware holders (Aspects of upper rack designed for better dishware organization, cleaning, and usability, such as adjustable height and tines, cup clips, and stemware holders.)
    • Lower Rack Features: Adjustable tines, Silverware basket (Aspects of lower rack designed for better dishware organization, cleaning, and usability, such as adjustable height and tines, utensils separator, and utility basket.)
    • Rack Material: Nylon
  • Design
    • Dishwasher Type: Built-in dishwashers
    • Tub Finish: Stainless steel (Certain coatings or materials on the inside of the dishwasher, such as stainless steel, are more durable, retain heat better, and can withstand higher temperatures than materials such as plastic. These higher quality materials may increase the appliance’s efficiency, but there may be also be extra initial cost. Some models marketed as Hybrid will use both materials in the tub, often using stainless steel on the interior door to increase durability on the part of the appliance with the most common wear and tear.)
    • Control Type: Electronic
    • Control Location: Front control
    • Handle Type: Pocket handle
    • Place Setting Capacity: 14 (A basic place setting typically consists of a dinner plate, side plate, drinking glass, cutlery, and optional soup bowl and coffee cup. Full-size dishwashers typically hold 12-16 place settings. This does not include pots, pans, or other cookware.)
  • Included
    • Power Cord Included: false (Connects your product to an electrical outlet, allowing for immediate use (provided that other installation requirements are met).)
  • Electrical Specification
    • Estimated Annual Electricity Use: 260 kilowatt hours (Predicted amount of electricity needed to operate the product under average conditions for one year.)
    • Estimated Annual Operating Cost: 31 United States dollars (Predicted cost of operating the product under average conditions for one year.)
    • Amperage: 15 amperes (Strength of electrical current.)
    • Voltage: 120 volts (Amount of power needed to support an electrical current.)
  • Certifications Listings & Approvals
    • ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
    • ADA Compliant: false (Meets standards set by the Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design)
  • Other
    • UPC: 883049292700

With 6 cycles and 5 options, this KitchenAid KDFE104DBL dishwasher helps you thoroughly clean up to 14 place settings. Electronic capacitive touch controls simplify operation, and the SatinGlide Max upper rack adjusts for custom placement.

Dishwasher Buying Guide

  • Electronic capacitive touch controls: Make operation simple. Control lock helps prevent unsupervised use.
  • Generous interior: Accommodates up to 14 place settings to suit your needs.
  • 2-position adjustable SatinGlide Max upper rack: Along with a fold-down shelf with stemware holders and fold-down lower-rack tines allows custom organization, so you can easily load items of various shapes and sizes.
  • Full-length, nonsplittable basket: Offers plenty of room for silverware. A plastic cup shelf and 2 light-item clips on the upper rack offer flexible placement.
  • 6 cycles: Include ProWash, tough, normal, light, express-wash and rinse-only for versatile use.
  • 4-hour delay-start: Allows you to program the dishwasher to run in advance, which helps free up your schedule.
  • High-temperature wash option: Along with a Sani Rinse option and a filter-based wash system ensures thorough cleaning results.
  • Heated dry setting: Efficiently dries your dishes, so they're ready to put away when the cycle is complete.
  • Pocket handle: Enables easy opening.
  • 48dBA operation: Helps ensure minimal noise.
  • Stainless-steel tub: Creates a durable, yet stylish, design.
Whats Included
  • KitchenAid 24" Built-In Dishwasher
  • Water filter
  • Dishwasher hookup kit is sold separately and is not included
  • Owner's manual

Q: What is noise level of dishwasher?

A: It is so quiet I don't even know it is running.

Q: Is installation included? Hallaway of old dishwasher

A: All of it can be included for an extra fee. and if you don't pay for hallaway you have to disconnect and move your old machine yourself, which is irrational - if you already have the technician there- why not let him do it? my experience with the delivery and installation was horrible though - they rescheduled a few times, and when it was finally triple confirmed for 8-12 one day they delivered it at 4 PM that day, claiming that my scheduled window was 12-4. I had to send them their own email and voicemail confirmations to prove that they were wrong! customer service was quite helpless to change anything in that situation so I had to wait 8 hours, instead of 4 and had to cancel all of my plans for the day. also, the installers were disorganized - they kept losing the screws and couldn't screw the machine in for over an hour, going back and forth to their car bringing one piece of equipment at a time, instead of brining the whole toolbox. so I ended up giving them my own screws and a screwdriver that they needed. for the amount they charge for the installation - this is insane!

Q: Am concerned about the side vents. What does this mean in terms of installation? It will be completely enclosed in my cabinet. Will this work?

A: Yes, the dishwasher will work, but do some research on side vents and you'll see that over time the moisture will soak into the insulated wrap and then get onto the adjacent cabinet wall/ floors/ mold/ etc.. The 20 year old "professional" installing your dishwasher could care less about what happens a couple years from now when he's no longer around. Most people have no clue this problem exists.

Q: How long does it normally take to wash a load of dishes?

A: On normal setting about 75 minutes and it does a beautiful job. If the door will stay shut on mine.

Q: Does this dishwasher have a built in garbage disposal

A: No it does not. Just a food catcher "filter"

Q: Does it have a stainless steel interior?

A: yes it does but will not dry dishes (or SS interior) unless you use an additional drying agent Also beware, front "sensors" will start machine every time you walk/ brush past it with your tummy or hips & you have to push cancel many times a day

Q: HOW TO LOAD SILVERWARE IN THE BASKET FOR MY NEW KITCHENAID 24 WITH THE SLOTS ON THE BASKET

A: If you're having difficulty with the basket with the slots, you can always take the tops off and then load the silverware in that way. I find that my silverware is too wide at the bottom and I can't get it down in the slots. That's how I solved for my issue

Q: What type of dish washing detergent should I use for best results?

A: Kitchenaid recommends Cascade platinum tablets , which is their most expensive product, and they claim you must use the rinse aid in order for the dishes to dry, but I tried using my regular Cascade gel without the rinse aid and it worked fine.

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