Kitchen Aid Dishwasher Model
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- I'm just a mom who really needed a dishwasher! I've owned more than my fair share of dishwashers in my adult lifetime and so now I know what features I really wanted to look for. This kitchen aid fits the bill. I've now had it for several weeks and it gets our dishes so sparkly clean! I highly recommend it! This is a non-sponsored video, I don't even have an affiliate link. I just love sharing products with you that I really love.
Kitchen Aid Dishwasher
Model #KDFE204KPS
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Just installed this dishwasher today. I am so happy with how quiet it is! I had no idea about the rack features but your video explained them perfectly!
Awesome! I'm glad my review was helpful! 😊
Oh man, that is a NICE dishwasher (this is how you know you’re middle aged btw lol).
I got a new Samsung last September, which is still working very well, and it’s my first dishwasher with that top third rack. Total game changer-I love that thing. It’s not nearly as silent as yours, but it’s still the quietest one I’ve ever owned, which is pretty awesome.
The third rack is so useful! And lol, yes the age where dishwashers are exciting. 😂😂😂
Mike please check your samsung dishwasher for any recalls. Our samsung dishwasher caught on fire while I was home. I noticed the smoke in the kitchen and flipped off the breaker. I had to open all the windows to let the smoke out. We had a burnt smell in the house for about 3 days.
I just got my KitchenAid dishwasher installed today. I’m so glad I watched your video. I couldn’t figure out how to open the rinse aid cover. Ha ha.
Thanks for doing a thorough review. 😃
You're welcome! 😊
Consider the extended warranty. Bought mine new, installed professionally too and 1 year later the control panel is dead. Less than 2 months beyond factory warranty.. it is quiet though, especially when it won’t run. lol
I got this same dishwasher and used it for the first time tonight.
I am getting the same dishwasher in a few weeks. Third rack is a new concept for me but they have made them more more flexible for various user needs. Your video was good and I look forward to the same experience.
Just installed it 3 weeks ago. There's no latch to close the door. So you have to push the dishwasher on the right real hard. The door does not look straight at all. However, in the middle of the cycle the lights started blinking (happened every time). So I have to push the right side door real hard again and push the restart button. That did it. But it's very annoying.
I'm thinking you didn't get it installed correctly. It sounds like yours isn't level. Mine does not do this and it is easy to close and open the door.
I like to put dish brushes in the dishwasher as well. I have the older model (whirlpool version), still going strong.
That's good to hear! Our last dishwasher was builder grade and came with our new house, barely last two years. We put repair money into but then it broke again and it was "cheaper" to buy a new dishwasher. 🙄
nice thanks . I think I will be getting this in the morning
This must be dishwasher week 😁. We just installed a dishwasher downstairs in the basement bar and the new Kitchen Studio. We are still looking to replace our dishwasher in the main kitchen. 🍸
Well so far I'm happy with this one. It's so nice having a third rack and I like that it's fairly simple. Some are so specialized that it makes loading them tricky.
I just got this dishwasher. My husband is very handy and it took him 5 hours to install this unit! There were a lot of steps so I assume is you have a leak, something is not attached correctly. I ran it for the first time and noticed how long the cycle took, as mentioned in other reviews. It is very quiet. I'm still confused as to where to put the detergent. I find the instructions confusing. The main compartment says "Prewash" . I put my powder detergent in that compartment, but then it's not prewash. The directions read (to me) like the main compartment with lid and prewash dispenser are two different things. I see you put the tablets in the prewash compartment so that is what I will do when I get the tablets. But I found the instructions confusing.
Very nice I agree with everyone else. This is a nice dishwasher. We pick one up two days ago and we should be able to receive it next Monday. I also noticed that your kitchen cabinets are a darker color. Wouldn’t you think that your dishwasher would have fit better if it was a black or darker color versus stainless steel it would’ve probably blended in and disappeared with your cabinets nicely
We went with stainless because the oven and fridge are also stainless. I don't mind the look.
@@TheNeurospicyMama awesome. Enjoy
Definitely get a KitchenAid with the twist out filter
I see those, but it looks like the newer Kitchenaid dishwashers with "advanced clean water wash system" don't have these twist out filters. Looks like a simple pull out filter. Thoughts? I'm worried the new ones will get clogged more easily since there is no fine mesh...
@Czurovec you don't want the clean water system, find one with a twist out removable filter
Nice review, just bought the same. How do you know when it's done, does it make a noise?
There's a little light that will turn green. I think it makes a beep too. We usually run it just before going to bed so I can't remember for sure!
You are adorable! I loved the review, you covered it all. Thank you.
Thank you!
How do you know when to stop adding the rinse aid? I haven’t had a dishwasher in about 13 years. Lol. 😅
Also my dishes are still wet when it’s done.
You add the rinse aid until it fills up, it's okay if it overflows a bit. As for your dishes being wet make sure you hit the wash mode (like Normal) and then Heat Dry before pressing start.
Thank you for the Video!
You're welcome!
BEFORE YOU BUY THE KDFE204: Got mine this week. Didn't notice this in the showroom, but the middle rack is 3 - 4 inches shorter in length than the bottom rack, meaning you will have room for 4 - 5 fewer glasses or mugs per wash. And....2 hours 30 minutes for a "normal" wash cycle, with only half a load (and not including heat dry time), but I understand this is the new norm throughout the industry due to govt regulations. "Thanks" washington, dc.
Thank you for your review of this product. We will be purchasing a new dishwasher soon and this one is at the top of our list. Do you know if you can still use the heated dry option on the Express Wash? That’s an important feature we’re looking for since we usually only use a quick cycle.
Yes, I just double checked you can do express wash and heat dry! I usually set my dishwasher to go right before bed but I've used the express wash when we need an extra load.
Thank you for your speedy reply! Really helpful!
I just ordered this same model and now reading other reviews that complain about the vent leaking. That's a deal breaker for me. Have you heard any more about the resolution of this issue? Why would you HAVE to use a rinse aid?
From what I know pretty much all dishwashers require a rinse aid if you don't want water spots on your dishes. I haven't had a vent leak. My dishwasher is still going strong.
Do you know what the number was ?dbl for expected noise level? I want a silent dishwasher but I am not sure what the number should be to get that.
Sorry, I don't remember the dbl. It is extremely quiet. We often forget it's running and open it mid cycle, because it's so quiet!
@@TheNeurospicyMama Its specs say 39db, one of the quietest on the market.
How long is the regular wash cycle, not including drying time? Cheers!
How is it going now? As a fellow AuDHD-er I cannot express how much I appreciate this review!
So far this has been my favorite dishwasher to ever own. Fingers crossed it stays that way. I tend to have bad luck with dishwashers! Lol.
Im considering this DW with top controls. Hows it holding up? Have you cleaned out the mesh screen on the bottom at all in addition to the one you have shown? Thanks Much
Hi there, it's holding up great. We did have a problem with food getting trapped in the line to the disposal, but it was easy to clean out. My kids load the dishwasher and they aren't always the best at removing all the grains of rice, for instance. The mesh screen pops out really easily and rinses off. So far, this dishwasher has blown my last two out of the water. Still highly recommend it.
Great video. Is there a 3rd spin arm above the 3rd rack?
Yes there is! Sorry I just now saw this comment. ❤️
Is the top 3rd rack easy to remove? If I want to wash something big on the 2nd rack
I don't think so, but the 2nd rack is adjustable height
how to use the control lock, why and how to unlock it
Those cookie trays should be washed by hand, now I can understand why you've been through so many dishwashers. Good review. Thank you.
Can you fit 11-inch plates in the bottom rack without blocking the spray arm? Thank you.
Yes. The top rack also can adjust up and down. There is plenty of room for 11" plates.
My KitchenAide model 404 was installed today. Haven’t used it yet. I’m looking at videos to learn a little about it. I am concerned with putting large pots in the bottom rack. Will they block the spray enough to affect the cleaning in the middle rack. Just a note: With my old KA DW from 2008 I just threw the pods in the bottom. Never used the dispenser
The top rack is adjustable. I put my large pots on the bottom. A cleaning expert on TikTok said not to put the pods in the bottom or silverware. The place it's designed works fine so I just use that.
I used the DW last night. Very satisfied with it. Pots got clean in the bottom rack. Clean dishes throughout. I did use the dispenser. It’s all good Thanks mama🙂
Do you still LOVE IT? Can you use vinegar as a rinse aide?
I do still love it, and yes, I use vinegar as a rinse aid. Not sure if the vinegar is machine approved or not, but I sure do it.
? I just got this model dishwasher and I have 48 hours I ran the cycle three times and three times when I opened the dishwasher the door was soaking wet! Also it had a burning rubber smell in the washer when the guy came to install the washer there was water inside the machine he told me that they want to test on the machine in the factory before they deliver it?? I was a little suspect on that as well… Can you let me know according to your video I see the door is dry the two times you ran it… Did you experience a burning rubber smell is that just a new machine smell response from anyone is appreciated?
I haven't had that issue at all. No bad smell, no wet door after wash cycles.
@@TheNeurospicyMama When they first brought the machine to me there was water leaking out of it and the guy tried to tell me that they run the machine in the factory first to make sure it’s working that’s why there was water all in the tubes…🙄🙄… then during my 48 hours and I ran it it smells like something was burning and the door stayed wet so I called them right away right now I’m waiting for them to bring back a new machine… It was literally quicker to order it and get the machine then it is now to wait for them to bring another one on the 15th I should be receiving a machine hopefully that doesn’t have water coming out of it and one that doesn’t smell or stay wet… thank you for getting back to me though because I was wondering if that was normal for this machine. Thank You
when you start the dishwasher do you press start and then choose the cycles and options and then press start again?
I usually pick which cycles I want and then press start.
hows the dishwasher still working?
It's doing great! So far it's the best dishwasher I've had since being a homeowner and I've lost count of how many I've gone through. My husband will say too many! Lol.
I read where someone said that water drips out of the outside vent in the upper left hand corner onto the control panel & onto the floor after a wash cycle. Have you experienced that too?
No, I haven't had any issues with leaking or any thing with this dishwasher so far at all.
I purchased this model because it was the quietest and basic but have had this problem ever since we had it installed a month ago. Every time I open the door after the cycle runs even after the extended dry cycle or several hours after. water drips onto the floor. the Kitchen aid rep said it's probably cause I don't have any rinse aid in it. Which I do have. But the entire inside of my dishwasher is dripping wet. service tech coming out to check...
@@elizabethw4349 Is the dishwasher working for you? How do you like it?
@@elizabethw4349 I've read 4 reviews that complain about the same issue of it leaking onto the floor from the steam vent. Did you get an answer from the tech or get it resolved?
You can use a rinse aid that will keep that from happening.
Is this dishwasher dose dry function? My dishes wet always after washing
Yes, our dishes come out completely dry. Make sure you're using JetDry in the door next to where the soap goes.
We had to really listen to be sure it was working. So quiet!
It really is!
Hey, does the third rack have its own sprayer?
No, it doesn't.
I have had this dishwasher for 10 months. I hear a whirring sound . Does anyone hear this sound?
Mine hasn't had any issues.
How well does it dry the dishes?
Very good! Completly dry when we open it.
@@TheNeurospicyMama thanks. I ordered one today, looking forward to it getting here.
aluminum baking sheets are not dishwasher safe
I didn't that, I wonder why? I've never heard that before and I've been sticking them in the dishwasher my entire life. I'm assuming it is aluminum. I think my smaller ones are stainless steel but my big one is probably aluminum
very helpful tutorial