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Name: KitchenAid - Front Control Built-In Dishwasher with Stainless Steel Tub, FreeFlex Third Rack, 44dBA - Black Stainless with PrintShield Finish
Brand: KitchenAid
SKU: 6398191
Price: 1199.99 USD
Rating: 4.5 (551 reviews)

KitchenAid - Front Control Built-In Dishwasher with Stainless Steel Tub, FreeFlex Third Rack, 44dBA - Black Stainless with PrintShield Finish

Model:: KDFM404KBS; |
SKU:: 6398191

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QuestionCan the “made in America” sticker be removed? If so, does it leave a mark?
Asked 4 years ago by BobE.
- Answer Just recently installed a Whirlpool dishwasher with a foil looking "Made in the USA" sticker on the bottom right-hand corner of the front door. I tried to lift it with a fingernail, however it wouldn't budge. I took a microfiber cloth and saturated it with very hot tap water and held it on the sticker for a few minutes. I was able to lift enough of the sticker to grip it with my fingertips and it peeled right off....problem solved.
  Answered 3 years ago by Kate
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QuestionIs the product made in the USA?
Asked 4 years ago by CW.
- Answer Mine has a label on the front low right corner that it is made in the USA.
  Answered 4 years ago by Albor
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QuestionI just got my dishwasher installed and it is making an odd sound. I haven’t had a new dishwasher in 17 years, so i am not sure if this sound is normal or not. It is a very rapid vibrating sound or like it is straining. It happens periodically.
Asked 4 years ago by Noise.
- Answer You are probably hearing the blade that pulverizes any food particles so they can be pumped out with the dirty water. I'm used to it now and have plans to put it to the test by not rinsing, or even scraping food off thoroughly, and seeing how it does. Hope this helps!
  Answered 4 years ago by BEubanks
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QuestionCan this dishwasher adjust to 33.5 inches tall?
Asked 4 years ago by Linny.
- Answer Linny, the Dishwasher's minimum height is 33 1/2".
  Answered 4 years ago by KitchenAidTeam
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QuestionWhat is the duration of each cycle? How do you know how much time is left?
Asked 5 years ago by flo123.
- Answer The ProWash and Normal cycles take about 2 hours and 15 minutes for dishes that have been rinsed off before being put into the dishwasher. The ProWash cycle detects dirt and such and will go longer if needed, hence rinsing the dishes before they go in. That and it smells better if you take more than a day to accumulate a full load
  Answered 4 years ago by ComfortablyNumb
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QuestionCan you just turn on the heated drying if your dishes are still damp from a previous full cycle?
Asked 3 years ago by CLos.
- Answer Hi LOS, the heated dry is considered an additional option that can be added to a cycle but can not be used as a cycle by itself. We hope this helps.
  Answered 3 years ago by KitchenAidTeam
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QuestionKitchen Aid dishwasher will have “clean” light on and will have bell sound go on continually until I have to turn off power to the dishwasher. I touch “cancel” and machine will sound like it is draining. After sound stops I will hit Start but nothing.
Asked 4 years ago by Chris.
- Answer Hello Chris, we sincerely apologize for the concerns with your appliance and would like to review this further for you. Please reach out to us via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KitchenAid or Twitter @KitchenAidCare. We look forward to speaking with you.
  Answered 4 years ago by KitchenAidTeam
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QuestionDoes heated dry only work on the ProWash Cycle or does it work on all Cycles?
Asked 4 years ago by Ricky.
- Answer There is an option for heated dry, which you can choose with any cycle. I don't know if it's automatic when choosing ProCycle because I haven't used that cycle yet, but you can certainly choose to turn heated dry on. Same with the high temperature wash, sanitizing wash, and extended heated dry options. The dishwasher also remembers your settings for each cycle, at least as far as I have experienced.
  Answered 4 years ago by BEubanks
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QuestionIs a moisture barrier tape recommended on the wood board under a Corian counter top?
Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer For further information, please refer to the Installation Guide provided below. https://bit.ly/2DsEilQ
  Answered 4 years ago by KitchenAidTeam
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QuestionIs there a child-lock button to keep a toddler from turning it on?
Asked 2 years ago by Grammy.
- Answer Yes, and the control lock button requires a 3 second hold. Great dishwasher, it gets off baked on cheese and you will love the 3rd rack. I prefer the upfront controls because it is so quiet, that is the only way you know it is on.
  Answered 1 year ago by Keng
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QuestionDoes anyone recommend Geek Squad protection for this dishwasher? We have all our appliances (new and old) protected through our power company, so I was wondering if there were any plusses in getting the geeksquad protection? Thanks!
Asked 3 years ago by ajmi.
- Answer No. Service was horrible
  Answered 3 years ago by AndreaD
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QuestionDoes this model have a self-cleaning filter?
Asked 4 years ago by GA15.
- Answer Hello GA15. This KitchenAid® Dishwasher does have a self-cleaning Filter. We do recommend cleaning the filters periodically to help keep the Dishwasher working at peak performance. We hope this helps!
  Answered 4 years ago by KitchenAidTeam
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QuestionWhich model dishwasher has an interior light and 44 decimals?
Asked 4 years ago by kitchenaid.
- Answer Definitely not Kitchenaid dishwasher Model KDFM404KPS. It is 44 decibels but it does NOT have interior light.
  Answered 3 years ago by Grieg
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QuestionWhat color are the indicator lights, blue? Or green?
Asked 4 years ago by BobE.
- Answer Katie, the indicator lights are white.
  Answered 4 years ago by KitchenAidTeam
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QuestionHow does the dishwasher fasten to a granite countertop?
Asked 4 years ago by PapaZ.
- Answer The dishwasher has the ability to be mounted to the wood on the side. You're not restricted to mounting to the counter above it. I went with this option when installing mine.
  Answered 4 years ago by GJGowey
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QuestionHow many dba is this unit?
Asked 3 years ago by MPuck00.
- Answer either 42 or 44. It is so quiet its hard to know that its on.
  Answered 3 years ago by Vicki
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QuestionDoes it have aqua leak protection so if an internal leak the dishwasher shuts down so will not flood
Asked 3 years ago by Donna.
- Answer I believe it does. During installation there is a drip tray with a wire plugged into it. I believe that is the moisture sensor.
  Answered 1 year ago by WilliamR
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QuestionNeed a washer that vents out the front. Does this vent from front?
Asked 4 years ago by Decatur334.
- Answer Hello Decatur334! Yes, this model does vent from the front. We hope this helps.
  Answered 4 years ago by KitchenAidTeam
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Questiondoes it come with the power cord
Asked 4 years ago by Erlyng.
- Answer The base price doesn't include a power cord, but unless you will install the unit yourself, your installer will need the items included in the optional (around $130) "install kit" that should include all the extra parts needed. (If you are going to install it yourself, you may be able to re-use some of the existing parts: power cord, water supply/return lines. etc. Be aware, this may violate some area building codes.)
  Answered 3 years ago by gonefishin
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QuestionCan you fit a 9x13 casserole dish in the lower rack?
Asked 4 years ago by Kiki.
- Answer Hi Kiki, Yes this model will allow for a 9*13 dish. We hope this helps.
  Answered 4 years ago by KitchenAidTeam
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KitchenAid - Front Control Built-In Dishwasher with Stainless Steel Tub, FreeFlex Third Rack, 44dBA - Black Stainless with PrintShield Finish

Q: QuestionCan the “made in America” sticker be removed? If so, does it leave a mark?

Q: QuestionIs the product made in the USA?

Q: QuestionI just got my dishwasher installed and it is making an odd sound. I haven’t had a new dishwasher in 17 years, so i am not sure if this sound is normal or not. It is a very rapid vibrating sound or like it is straining. It happens periodically.

Q: QuestionCan this dishwasher adjust to 33.5 inches tall?

Q: QuestionWhat is the duration of each cycle? How do you know how much time is left?

Q: QuestionCan you just turn on the heated drying if your dishes are still damp from a previous full cycle?

Q: QuestionKitchen Aid dishwasher will have “clean” light on and will have bell sound go on continually until I have to turn off power to the dishwasher. I touch “cancel” and machine will sound like it is draining. After sound stops I will hit Start but nothing.

Q: QuestionDoes heated dry only work on the ProWash Cycle or does it work on all Cycles?

Q: QuestionIs a moisture barrier tape recommended on the wood board under a Corian counter top?

Q: QuestionIs there a child-lock button to keep a toddler from turning it on?

Q: QuestionDoes anyone recommend Geek Squad protection for this dishwasher? We have all our appliances (new and old) protected through our power company, so I was wondering if there were any plusses in getting the geeksquad protection? Thanks!

Q: QuestionDoes this model have a self-cleaning filter?

Q: QuestionWhich model dishwasher has an interior light and 44 decimals?

Q: QuestionWhat color are the indicator lights, blue? Or green?

Q: QuestionHow does the dishwasher fasten to a granite countertop?

Q: QuestionHow many dba is this unit?

Q: QuestionDoes it have aqua leak protection so if an internal leak the dishwasher shuts down so will not flood

Q: QuestionNeed a washer that vents out the front. Does this vent from front?

Q: Questiondoes it come with the power cord

Q: QuestionCan you fit a 9x13 casserole dish in the lower rack?

QuestionCan the “made in America” sticker be removed? If so, does it leave a mark?

QuestionIs the product made in the USA?

QuestionI just got my dishwasher installed and it is making an odd sound. I haven’t had a new dishwasher in 17 years, so i am not sure if this sound is normal or not. It is a very rapid vibrating sound or like it is straining. It happens periodically.

QuestionCan this dishwasher adjust to 33.5 inches tall?

QuestionWhat is the duration of each cycle? How do you know how much time is left?

QuestionCan you just turn on the heated drying if your dishes are still damp from a previous full cycle?

QuestionKitchen Aid dishwasher will have “clean” light on and will have bell sound go on continually until I have to turn off power to the dishwasher. I touch “cancel” and machine will sound like it is draining. After sound stops I will hit Start but nothing.

QuestionDoes heated dry only work on the ProWash Cycle or does it work on all Cycles?

QuestionIs a moisture barrier tape recommended on the wood board under a Corian counter top?

QuestionIs there a child-lock button to keep a toddler from turning it on?

QuestionDoes anyone recommend Geek Squad protection for this dishwasher? We have all our appliances (new and old) protected through our power company, so I was wondering if there were any plusses in getting the geeksquad protection? Thanks!

QuestionDoes this model have a self-cleaning filter?

QuestionWhich model dishwasher has an interior light and 44 decimals?

QuestionWhat color are the indicator lights, blue? Or green?

QuestionHow does the dishwasher fasten to a granite countertop?

QuestionHow many dba is this unit?

QuestionDoes it have aqua leak protection so if an internal leak the dishwasher shuts down so will not flood

QuestionNeed a washer that vents out the front. Does this vent from front?

Questiondoes it come with the power cord

QuestionCan you fit a 9x13 casserole dish in the lower rack?