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- Color FinishStainless steelProduct Height33 5/8 inchesProduct Width23 7/8 inchesProduct Depth26 3/4 inchesOperating Sound Level44 decibels adjustedNumber Of Racks3
- Key Specs
- Color Finish: Stainless steel
- Product Height: 33 5/8 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 23 7/8 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 26 3/4 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: 44 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: 3
- 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: 16 (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.)
- App Compatible: false (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- General
- Brand: KitchenAid
- Model Number: KDTM404KPS
- Product Name: 24" Top Control Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, FreeFlex, 44 dBA
- Color: Stainless Steel
- Color Finish: Stainless steel
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 33 5/8 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 23 7/8 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 26 3/4 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 Without Handle: 24 1/2 inches (Measurement from the back of the product to its front (with door closed), not including handle.)
- Depth With Handle: 26 3/4 inches (Measurement from the back of the product to its front (with door closed), including the handle.)
- Depth With Door Open: 51 inches (Measurement from the back of the product to its front, with door fully open.)
- Product Weight: 105 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- 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: 21 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.)
- Drying Method: Condenser drying (Appliances that use heat to dry the dishes will include a heating element or minerals which transform moisture into heat. A fan or vent then circulates the hot dry air throughout the tub during the drying cycle. This may reduce drying time and the risk of water spots. Appliances that use minerals to produce heat are considered more energy efficient than those that include a heating element. Appliances that use condensation drying are considered more energy efficient than those that use heated drying. Instead, high temperature water is produced during the final rinse cycle which warms the interior and eventually condensates and drains out of the machine.)
- Operating Sound Level: 44 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: true (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.)
- Child Lock: false (Setting that allows appliance to be temporarily locked to prevent use.)
- 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
- Number of Cycles: 5 (Standard dishwashers have at least 3 cycles, each with different water pressure, speed, and temperature settings designed for particular loads.)
- Dishwasher Cycles: Express Wash, Normal, ProWash, Rinse, Tough
- Options and Programs: Extended Heat Dry, 2-4-8 Hour Delay, 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.)
- Steam Pre-Wash: false (Loosens food debris by creating steam inside the washer before the primary wash cycle, allowing for an easier, gentler clean of dishware.)
- NSF-Certified Sanitization Cycle: true (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.)
- Water Consumption Per Cycle: 2.4 gallons (Estimated amount of water used during a standard wash cycle. Most standard-size dishwashers today use an average of 3-6 gallons.)
- Rack Features
- Number Of Racks: 3
- Third Rack Features: Glide rail, Removable (Aspects of third rack designed for better dishware organization, cleaning, and usability, such as adjustable height and tines, utensils separator, and utility basket.)
- Upper Rack Features: Adjustable height, Adjustable tines, Ball-tipped tines, Glide rail (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, Ball-tipped tines, Removable silverware basket, 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
- Panel Ready: false (Product is ready to be fit with a customized front panel that integrates with existing cabinetry and décor.)
- 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: Touchpad
- Control Location: Top control
- Handle Type: Bar handle
- Fingerprint Resistant: true
- Place Setting Capacity: 16 (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).)
- Integrated Water-Softener: false (A built-in water softener that automatically filters minerals from hard water to clean your dishes, reducing clouding, streaks, hard-water stains, or mineral deposit build-up.)
- Electrical Specification
- Estimated Annual Electricity Use: 270 kilowatt hours (Predicted amount of electricity needed to operate the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Estimated Annual Operating Cost: 35 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: false (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.)
- Product Safety Certifications and Standard(s): UL Listed (Lists the applicable certifications and/or standards, as stated by the manufacturer, in which the product has met the requirements for the assurance of quality and safety.)
- ADA Compliant: false (Meets standards set by the Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design)
- Other
- UPC: 883049532646
Keep up with the tools you use from prep to table with this dishwasher's three racks of versatile loading possibilities and complete wash coverage. The FreeFlex third rack fits glasses, mugs, bowls, silverware, and cooking tools, freeing up room below for pots, plates, and mixing bowls. The advanced clean water wash system circulates clean water to dishes in all three racks.
- FreeFlex third rack: The large third rack has a deep, angled design that fits 6" glasses, mugs, and bowls.
- 44dBA: Provides quiet cleaning without compromising performance, so there's no need to wait to run a wash cycle while entertaining and enjoying meals, even in open-concept kitchens.
- Advanced clean-water wash system: Uses microfiltration to continuously remove food particles during the wash and rinse cycles and circulates clean water to dishes in all three racks. This allows dirty cookware and delicate glassware to be washed together in the same load.
- ProWash cycle: Uses sensors to measure soil levels throughout the cycle and adapts wash time and water temperature as needed for tough messes or lighter loads because no two meals or the dishes that result are exactly the same.
- PrintShield finish: Resists smudges and fingerprints. The specialized coating for stainless steel is easy to clean with just water and a soft cloth, so you can spend more time cooking and less time cleaning up the kitchen.
- Adjustable middle rack: Adds flexibility to fit tall items, such as a stand mixer bowl. Lower the rack to place large dishes inside, or raise it to make room for platters, pitchers, blender jars and more in the rack below.
- Durable stainless steel interior: Offers the beauty and benefits of stainless steel inside the dishwasher. It resists streaks, stains, and odors while retaining heat to help improve drying.
- SatinGlide Max Rails in third and middle racks: Allow racks to move effortlessly, even when fully loaded.
- Adjustable rows in middle and lower racks: Fold down to make room for dishes in a variety of shapes and sizes, such as roasting pans, serving bowls, colanders, and Dutch ovens.
- Two stemware holders in middle rack: Secure wine glasses along the side of the rack to prevent them from moving around during the wash cycle.
- Express wash cycle: Cleans in less time, so you always have the dishes you need while prepping, cooking, and entertaining.
- Sani Rinse option: Eliminates most food soil bacteria
- Top controls: The controls are tucked away on top of the dishwasher door for a clean look to match your kitchen style. An indicator light on the front of the door changes colors to subtly display cycle progress.
- Required for installation:: All dishwasher purchases require a dishwasher hookup kit be purchased from Best Buy. Without a hookup kit, your installation will not be completed. Find a hookup kit in the accessories section on this page.
- FreeFlex third rack: The large third rack has a deep, angled design that fits 6" glasses, mugs, and bowls.
- 44dBA: Provides quiet cleaning without compromising performance, so there's no need to wait to run a wash cycle while entertaining and enjoying meals, even in open-concept kitchens.
- Advanced clean-water wash system: Uses microfiltration to continuously remove food particles during the wash and rinse cycles and circulates clean water to dishes in all three racks. This allows dirty cookware and delicate glassware to be washed together in the same load.
- ProWash cycle: Uses sensors to measure soil levels throughout the cycle and adapts wash time and water temperature as needed for tough messes or lighter loads because no two meals or the dishes that result are exactly the same.
- PrintShield finish: Resists smudges and fingerprints. The specialized coating for stainless steel is easy to clean with just water and a soft cloth, so you can spend more time cooking and less time cleaning up the kitchen.
- Adjustable middle rack: Adds flexibility to fit tall items, such as a stand mixer bowl. Lower the rack to place large dishes inside, or raise it to make room for platters, pitchers, blender jars and more in the rack below.
- Durable stainless steel interior: Offers the beauty and benefits of stainless steel inside the dishwasher. It resists streaks, stains, and odors while retaining heat to help improve drying.
- SatinGlide Max Rails in third and middle racks: Allow racks to move effortlessly, even when fully loaded.
- Adjustable rows in middle and lower racks: Fold down to make room for dishes in a variety of shapes and sizes, such as roasting pans, serving bowls, colanders, and Dutch ovens.
- Two stemware holders in middle rack: Secure wine glasses along the side of the rack to prevent them from moving around during the wash cycle.
- Express wash cycle: Cleans in less time, so you always have the dishes you need while prepping, cooking, and entertaining.
- Sani Rinse option: Eliminates most food soil bacteria
- Top controls: The controls are tucked away on top of the dishwasher door for a clean look to match your kitchen style. An indicator light on the front of the door changes colors to subtly display cycle progress.
- Required for installation:: All dishwasher purchases require a dishwasher hookup kit be purchased from Best Buy. Without a hookup kit, your installation will not be completed. Find a hookup kit in the accessories section on this page.
Whats Included
- KitchenAid 24" Top Control Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, FreeFlex, 44 dBA
- Owner's manual
- KitchenAid 24" Top Control Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, FreeFlex, 44 dBA
- Owner's manual
Product Manuals
Documents
- Energy_Guide_PDF
- Energy_Guide_PDF
Q: KDTE204 is cheaper with 39 lower dbe level than KDTM404 with 44dbe level. What is the differences?
A: What I saw is that the 404 has adjustable tines on the 2nd shelf while the 204 doesn’t; also, the 404’s 3rd shelf allows for items other than just utensils (like coffee cups, small bowls) while the 204 is all flat and shallower.
Q: Does this dishwasher have a food grinder?
A: No, this dishwasher does not have a food grinder.
Q: Are the racks moveable ? Can you remove the 3rd rack ?
A: Hi Mary. You can remove the third and second rack for this KitchenAid® Dishwasher.
Q: Must I rinse the dishes before putting them in this dishwasher?
A: I would just remove the big stuff, potato skins, meat bones, etc. If you mix cleaner and dirtier dishes then the dirtier dishes may not get clean. KA claims they have a dirt sensor and if no dirt is sensed then it goes to the next cycle. This does not necessarily clean even you cleaner dishes. We have had excellent results except for some skillets with burned on food.
A: Yes, do not buy
Q: Can the "food filter(s)" be cleaned? How does it get rid of the food debris?
A: We just installed this dishwasher but I do recall my jusband saying that the food filter can easily be snapped out to clean and then replace
A: You have to push the functions you want before you close the door, as they are hidden after you close the door. You can press functions like normal, or pro-wash, then the drying options, then the start/resume button, then close the door. If you open the door to add or remove something, then you'll have to press the resume button, then close the door. There's a light on the top right of the door that tells you what the dishwasher is doing. Blue is wash, red is drying, white is done. Hope this helps.
Q: Can this dishwasher be adjusted to fit through a 33.5” tall hole? Many of them have adjustable legs.
A: Yes. I have mine adjusted to 34.5 and it has a lot of adjustments for height.
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| Pros for KitchenAid - 24" Top Control Built-In Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, FreeFlex, 44 dBA - Stainless Steel | |||
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| Noise Level, Cleaning Performance, Third Rack, Capacity, Ease of use | Cleaning Performance, Noise Level, Capacity, Rack Design | Noise Level, Cleaning Performance, Third Rack, Capacity, Ease of use | Noise Level, Cleaning Performance, Third Rack, Capacity, Ease of use |
| Cons for KitchenAid - 24" Top Control Built-In Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, FreeFlex, 44 dBA - Stainless Steel | |||
| Reliability, Cycle Time, Installation, Price, Heating Element | There were no cons for this product— | Cycle Time, Reliability, Control Panel, Price, Utensil Holder | Reliability, Control Panel, Installation, Cycle Time, Dishwasher |
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Customers appreciate the 24" Top Control Built-In Tub Dishwasher for its quiet operation and excellent cleaning performance. Many find the third rack to be a valuable addition and are pleased with the overall capacity and ease of use. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding reliability and long cycle times, while others have mentioned issues with installation.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great quality, cleans well, very quiet
First of all, I need to give a warning. If you purchase this online AND schedule installation at the same time, be sure to CALL BEST BUY AND CONFIRM that your installation is actually scheduled. My account said I had a scheduled installation (gave me a date and time) but it apparently didn't register with BB. I called the day before to be sure they were coming and BB customer service said they hadn't received my schedule request and that the machine was still in a warehouse in another state. It took another full week to get in installed. Save yourself the grief and be sure to confirm, no matter what your account with BB may say. Now that I've said that, I'm very happy with the dishwasher. I've run 2 loads so far and everything comes out clean and it's super quiet. Apparently quiet dishwashers don't have a grinder, as is the case with this one, and in the place of that there's a filter that needs to be cleaned. I've read complaints about that and I don't understand what there is to complain about. You just lift it out and rinse it. I've shown a picture of it and it couldn't be easier. To expand on the quiet - our bedroom is off of the kitchen. I scheduled a 4 hour delay last night so it must have started around 2:00am. I am a light sleeper and I didn't hear anything at all. It looks good and feels high quality. The feel and sound of the door when I shut it reminds me of the solid thunk of an airplane door being closed. The handle has a sleek industrial look and it feels good in the hand. If you're very detail oriented, I should mention that the caps on the end of the handle are red. The buttons are sensitive so if I brush them I can hear them beep. I can tell that I'm going to have to be careful about that. I like the third rack, though it's taking some time to get used to because I go back and forth on what to put where. It does seem like it holds more than my old Whirlpool. I recommend this. I'm giving 4 stars for value because I judge value by longevity as well and I can't attest to that. I hope we get many years out of it.
Posted by indianame
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Happy Customer - Works, sounds and looks great
After a couple of months and daily use I can say this is a great dishwasher, I feel it's worth the price. Best points: 1) It's quiet. For all intents and purposes it's unnoticeable. The loudest noise (and it's not loud at all) is the sound of the water jets hitting a large bowl if you happen to have one in there. 2) It holds a lot of stuff. The 3rd (top) rack is useable - great for glasses, cups and long flat utensils. 3) It cleans and dries really well. The only times I've had anything wet after a cycle is glassware lids with a gasket and/or an errant bowl/cup not facing down. (Can't really fault those.) 4) I have to comment on the door closing feel; it feels/sounds awesome, like a bank vault. Could be better (not really problems): 1) With the top mount controls you often accidentally press a button when closing the unit. It doesn't start, just you feel the need to press "cancel" 2) The ProWash (best) cycle takes a long time. (Couple hours? I never measured it.). Because it fits so much, and it's quiet, we run it later in the evening. 3) I was initially a little disappointed it is not flush the surrounding cabinetry, it sticks out about an inch. I'm over that now. (See pic) We'll see how it holds up in the long run but so far I have zero regrets even with the higher price.
Posted by DrTorque
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Capacity is King!
So far loving this dishwasher. I don’t really believe any dishwasher can really clean “better” than another, and that part is fine. Its real value is in its capacity. It maximizes space in a way I’ve found no other dishwasher does, all three racks being completely usable. My tallest pots fit in the bottom, all “normal” sized things like plates and cups in the middle, and due to the shape of the top rack, bowls, smaller dishes, and cooking utensils go great in the top. If I had any complaints, it’s that the top right of the top rack some dishes tend to not get clean, and the mesh of the bottom silverware basket is too wide so silverware tends to fall through
Posted by spoonyspork
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