KitchenAid KDTM384ESS-SS Owner's Manual
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Wash times depend on water temperature, heavy soil condition, dish load size and options selected.
*Adding options will add time to the cycle. See options information section.
** This is the approximate cycle time obtained with 120°F (49°C) hot water available at the dishwasher. Increase in time results from low
** This is the approximate cycle time obtained with 120°F (49°C) hot water available at the dishwasher. Increase in time results from low
temperature of the incoming water.
This cycle, with only the Heat Dry option selected, and
without other options selected, is recommended to
completely wash and dry a full load of normally soiled
dishes. The energy usage label is based on this cycle
and option combination. Includes Heat Dry.
without other options selected, is recommended to
completely wash and dry a full load of normally soiled
dishes. The energy usage label is based on this cycle
and option combination. Includes Heat Dry.
Light to Heavy
2:22
3:27
2.7 - 4.2
(10.2- 15.9)
Use for lightly soiled items or china and crystal. Includes
Heat Dry.
Heat Dry.
Light to Heavy
2:22
3:27
2.7 - 4.2
(10.2 - 15.9)
When you need fast results, the Express Wash will clean
dishes using slightly more water and energy. Does not
include Heat Dry. Select the Heat Dry or ProDry™ option
to include automatic drying.
dishes using slightly more water and energy. Does not
include Heat Dry. Select the Heat Dry or ProDry™ option
to include automatic drying.
All soil levels
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5.2 (19.8)
Use for rinsing dishes, glasses, and silverware that will
not be washed right away. Does not include Heat Dry.
Do not use detergent.
not be washed right away. Does not include Heat Dry.
Do not use detergent.
All soil levels
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:15
2.1 (8.1)
CYCLE SELECTIONS
CYCLES
Dishwasher senses the soil amount and adjusts cycle times.
SOIL LEVEL
ESTIMATED TIME*
(HH:MM)
WATER
USAGE
USAGE
GALLONS
(Liters)
Min Soil
Level**
Max Soil Level
OPTION SELECTIONS
OPTIONS
CAN BE
SELECTED
WITH
WHAT IT DOES
ADDED TIME TO
CYCLE***
(HH:MM)
ADDED
WATER
WATER
GALLONS
(LITERS)
MIN
MAX
Uses the Advanced ProDry™ system to
dry dishes with heat and a fan. The Heat
Dry option, with the use of rinse aid, will
provide better drying performance.
Plastic items are less likely to deform
when loaded in the top rack.
dry dishes with heat and a fan. The Heat
Dry option, with the use of rinse aid, will
provide better drying performance.
Plastic items are less likely to deform
when loaded in the top rack.
Turn the Heat Dry option off for air dry.
When models have only the ProDry™
button, ProDry™ operates like Heat Dry.
On models with both options, ProDry™
is used with Heat Dry to extend the
heated drying time. For the very best
drying performance, use rinse aid and
the ProDry™ option.
button, ProDry™ operates like Heat Dry.
On models with both options, ProDry™
is used with Heat Dry to extend the
heated drying time. For the very best
drying performance, use rinse aid and
the ProDry™ option.
Use Heat Dry
with any cycle
except Rinse
Only
Use ProDry with
Heat Dry and
with any cycle
except Light or
Rinse Only
Uses the heating
element and a fan to
remove moist air.
The Heat Dry option
defaults to on for all
cycles, except for
Express Wash and
Rinse Only.
element and a fan to
remove moist air.
The Heat Dry option
defaults to on for all
cycles, except for
Express Wash and
Rinse Only.
The ProDry
TM
option
must be selected for
any cycle and will
momentarily flash for
cycles that do not
allow it.
any cycle and will
momentarily flash for
cycles that do not
allow it.
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:32
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:32
0
and (on some
models)
Lower jets spray, from behind the lower
rack, to clean pans, casseroles, etc. that
have tough food soil to eliminate the
need for soaking and scrubbing of dirty,
baked-on dishes.
rack, to clean pans, casseroles, etc. that
have tough food soil to eliminate the
need for soaking and scrubbing of dirty,
baked-on dishes.
The upper rack has two spray zones in
the front corners to reach into deeper or
oddly shaped items.
the front corners to reach into deeper or
oddly shaped items.
ProWash™
Tough
Normal
Top Rack Only
Activates the
ProScrub
ProScrub
®
spray jets
to provide intensified
cleaning power to
specific wash areas.
cleaning power to
specific wash areas.
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:40
0 - 1.5
(0 - 5.7)
Raises the main wash temperature to
improve cleaning for loads containing
tough, baked-on food.
improve cleaning for loads containing
tough, baked-on food.
ProWash™
Tough
Normal
Raises the main wash
temperate from 105°F
to either 130°F or
140°F (41°C to 55C°
or 60C°).
temperate from 105°F
to either 130°F or
140°F (41°C to 55C°
or 60C°).
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:12
0 - 1.5
(0 - 5.7)
(on some models) The upper rack has six
retractable spray nozzles that reach into
deeper items such as sports bottles, baby
bottles or oddly shaped items. Flip the
nozzles up to use them and down to
move them out of the way.
retractable spray nozzles that reach into
deeper items such as sports bottles, baby
bottles or oddly shaped items. Flip the
nozzles up to use them and down to
move them out of the way.
ProWash™
Tough
Normal
Bottle Wash nozzles
ensure interior wash
and rinse coverage
inside taller items,
such as bottles.
ensure interior wash
and rinse coverage
inside taller items,
such as bottles.
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