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Q: QuestionWhat is the water consumption per cycle for this dishwasher?

• A:Answer The water consumption per cycle is 2.4 gallons.

Q: QuestionDoes this dishwasher have a fingerprint resistant finish?

• A:Answer Yes, this dishwasher has a PrintShield finish that resists smudges and fingerprints.

Q: QuestionDoes this dishwasher have adjustable rows in the racks?

• A:Answer Yes, the middle and lower racks have adjustable rows.

Q: QuestionAre the dishwasher controls located on the top?

• A:Answer Yes, the controls are tucked away on top of the dishwasher door.

Q: QuestionDoes this dishwasher have an express wash cycle?

• A:Answer Yes, this dishwasher has an express wash cycle.

Q: QuestionWhat is the noise level of this dishwasher during operation?

• A:Answer The operating sound level of this dishwasher is 44 decibels adjusted.

Q: QuestionWhat is the difference between the Kitchenaid dishwasher 404 and the 604 models?

Asked 5 years ago by Karla.

• A:Answer The main difference is that the 404 has 2 stemware holders and 604 has 4 stemware holders and the ProDry option with fan assist which 404 does not have- go here for comparison. - https://www.kitchenaid.com/content/kitchenaid/en_us/compare.KDFM404KPS.KDTE204KBL.KDTM604KPS.html (the 404 in the comparison does not have a towel bar but it does come with that option fyi and both have same third rack) For details on the 604: https://www.us-appliance.com/kdtm604kps.html I am opting for the 404 since the fan is just another thing that can break and they don't have the best reliability record to begin with. hope this helps!

  Answered 5 years ago by inquiringmind

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Q: QuestionKDTE204 is cheaper with 39 lower dbe level than KDTM404 with 44dbe level. What is the differences?

Asked 5 years ago by SK.

• A:Answer 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.

  Answered 5 years ago by Consumer

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Q: QuestionDoes this dishwasher have a food grinder?

Asked 5 years ago by WhiteKitty.

• A:Answer No, this dishwasher does not have a food grinder.

  Answered 5 years ago by CommunityAnswer

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Q: QuestionAre the racks moveable ? Can you remove the 3rd rack ?

Asked 5 years ago by Mary.

• A:Answer Hi Mary. You can remove the third and second rack for this KitchenAid® Dishwasher.

  Answered 5 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionWhat is the tiny pinhole that is in the top right front door of the 604 Kitchenaid model?

Asked 4 years ago by Shopper.

• A:Answer Not sure if I have the same model, but on my KitchenAid, that hole is where the indicator light shines—blue for washing, red for drying, and white for done. The light stays lit until you open the door at the end of the cycle.

  Answered 4 years ago by HappyintheKitchen

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Q: QuestionMust I rinse the dishes before putting them in this dishwasher?

Asked 5 years ago by Happynana3.

• A:Answer 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.

  Answered 5 years ago by DraftriderVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionSome reviews mention problems with rust developing on outside door on top of that air vent. Anyone here had that problem? How do you avoid it?

Asked 2 years ago by SueG.

• A:Answer Yes, do not buy

  Answered 1 year ago by AnonymousVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan the "food filter(s)" be cleaned? How does it get rid of the food debris?

Asked 3 years ago by Wondering.

• A:Answer 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

  Answered 3 years ago by PoppieVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes the door need to be shut when pushing the buttons or can it be closed after the buttons are pushed.

Asked 3 years ago by John.

• A:Answer 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.

  Answered 3 years ago by MikeRVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan this dishwasher be adjusted to fit through a 33.5” tall hole? Many of them have adjustable legs.

Asked 5 years ago by Height.

• A:Answer Yes. I have mine adjusted to 34.5 and it has a lot of adjustments for height.

  Answered 5 years ago by LovelyVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHow is the utensil holder? Seems to be an issue in a lot of dishwashers. Thanks in advance!

Asked 4 years ago by NSelrs.

• A:Answer The utensil holder is great. It is a solidly built basket with a handle. And you can remove the lid that divides your silverware. One thing to note is that the slots for the silverware vary in size, and while they accommodate my silverware fine, be aware that if you have extra large dinner knives, the slots may be a tad narrow for you.

  Answered 4 years ago by HappyintheKitchen

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Q: QuestionIs there a way to know if the dishwasher is on or if the cycle is finished, if the dry cycle is done since the controls are all hidden?

Asked 5 years ago by hilt.

• A:Answer Hi Hilt. This model has a light indicator on the front that will change colors to inform you of what part of the cycle in in. Blue for wash, red for dry and white for finished. We hope this helps.

  Answered 5 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionWill you uninstall my old dishwasher?

Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Best Buy uninstalled my old dishwasher and hauled it away. Very professional installation crew.

  Answered 5 years ago by Suzyq

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