KitchenAid KDTE254ESS-SS Owner's Manual

***Cycle times may increase depending on water temperature, heavy soil condition, and options selected. Adding options will add time to 
    the cycle. See the options information.  

Sanitizes dishes and glassware in 
accordance with NSF International NSF/
ANSI Standard 184 for Residential 
Dishwashers. Certified residential 
dishwashers are not intended for licensed 
food establishments. Only sanitizing 
cycles have been designed to meet the 
requirements of the NSF/ANSI 184 
performance standard for soil removal 
and for sanitization efficacy. There is no 
intention, either directly or indirectly, that 
all cycles on a NSF/ANSI 184 certified 
dishwasher meet the NSF/ANSI 184 
performance standard for soil removal 
and for sanitization efficacy.

The Sani indicator glows at the end of the 
cycle if the Sani Rinse option was 
successfully completed. If the indicator 
does not activate, it is probably due to the 
cycle being interrupted.

Increases the main 
wash temperature 
from 105°F to 140°F 
(41°C to 60°C) and 
the final rinse from 
140°F to 155°F (60°C 
to 68°C).

:10

:50

(on some models) For added 
convenience, use for washing a small 
load of dishes in the top rack to help keep 
the kitchen continuously clean.

Slightly faster wash 
for smaller loads

-:03

-:08

Runs the dishwasher at a later time or 
during off-peak electrical hours. Select a 
wash cycle and options. Press the Delay 
button. Press START/RESUME. Close 
the door firmly. 

NOTE: Anytime the door is opened (such 
as, to add a dish), the Start/Resume 
button must be pressed again to resume 
the delay countdown. 

Delays the start of a 
cycle to the specified 
time

.

1:00

24:00

Use Control lock to avoid unintended use of the dishwasher between cycles, or cycle and option changes during a 
cycle. 

To turn on Lock, press and hold CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds. The Control Lock light will stay on for a short time, 
indicating that it is activated, and all buttons are disabled. If you press any button while your dishwasher is locked, the 
light flashes 3 times. The dishwasher door can still be opened/closed while the controls are locked.

NOTE: You may need to disable Sleep Mode by pressing either Start/Resume or Cancel, or by opening and closing the 
door before you are able to turn Control Lock off.

To turn off Control Lock, press and hold CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds. The light turns off.

NOTE: If your model requires you to press and hold ProScrub Upper, Top Rack Only or Bottle Wash to lock the controls, 
the Control Lock light will be on when Control Lock is active.

To start or resume a 
wash cycle

If the door is opened during a cycle for any reason or if the power is interrupted, the 
Start/Resume indicator flashes. The cycle will not resume until the Start/Resume button 
is pressed and the door is closed.

NOTE: (for models with controls on top of the door) Push door firmly closed within 3 
seconds of pressing Start/Resume. If the door is not closed within 3 seconds, the Start/
Resume light will flash, an audible tone will be heard, and the cycle will not start.