KitchenAid KDTM384ESS-SS Owner's Manual

Dishwasher Feedback Section

1. Open the door slightly to stop the cycle. Wait for the spraying 

action to stop before completely opening the door. 

2. Press and hold CANCEL/DRAIN button once. The Cancel/

Drain light will light up.

3. Close the door and the dishwasher starts a drain cycle (if water 

remains in bottom of dishwasher). Let the dishwasher drain 
completely. The Cancel/Drain light turns off after 2 minutes.

1. You can interrupt a cycle and restart your dishwasher from the 

beginning using the following procedure.

2. Open the door slightly to stop the cycle. Wait for the spraying 

action to stop, then open the door completely. 

3. Check that detergent dispenser cover is still closed. If cover is 

open, you will need to refill the detergent dispenser before 
restarting your new cycle.

4. Press CANCEL/DRAIN and wait approximately 2 minutes until 

the machine drains and the Cancel/Drain light turns off. 

5. Select new cycles and options.

6. Press START/RESUME.

If your dishwasher has an “Add Dish” indicator:
1. Open the door slightly to stop the cycle. Wait for the spraying 

action to stop and then completely open the door.

2. Add a dish to the load while the indicator is lit.

3. Press the START/RESUME button and close the door.  If the 

door is not closed before the countdown timer ends you will 
hear a series of beeps and the dishwasher will not start. 

1. Open the door slightly to stop the cycle. Wait for the spraying 

action to stop and then completely open the door.

2. If the detergent dispenser door is closed you may add a dish. If 

the detergent dispenser door is already opened an added dish 
might not be cleaned.

3. Press the START/RESUME button and close the door. If the 

door is not closed before the countdown timer ends you will 
hear a series of beeps and the dishwasher will not start.  

To reset any cycle or 
options during 
selection or to cancel 
a wash cycle after it's 
started.

Press and hold CANCEL/DRAIN to reset any control selections made.

See the “Canceling A Cycle After Dishwasher Is Started” and “Changing A Cycle After 
Dishwasher Is Started” sections.

To turn the audible 
tones on or off.

Press and hold the HI TEMP WASH button for 3 seconds to turn the audible tones on or 
off. Only audible tones for confirming button presses can be turned on/off. Important 
audible tones, such as indicating a cycle has been interrupted, cannot be deactivated.  

The Cycle Status 
Indicator Light is 
used to follow the 
progress of the 
dishwasher cycle. It 
is located on the top 
of the door.

The single indicator light on the front of the door panel (A) will remain blue 
during wash/rinse, red during dry, and white when complete.

The Cycle Status 
Display is used to 
follow the progress 
of the dishwasher 
cycle, and to show 
other information. 

The Time Display is used for estimated cycle time and also for delay hours. 

Estimated cycle time is displayed in hours and minutes as you make cycle and 
option selections. After you start the dishwasher, the display counts down the 
time. 

After you press the Start/Resume button, the Time Display counts down 
seconds to close the door. If the door is not closed by the end of the 
countdown you will hear a series of beeps and the cycle will not start.

When you select the Delay feature, the Time Display will give the number of 
hours followed by an “H”. 

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