Cycle And Option Descriptions - KitchenAid KDFE454CSS Use & Care Manual

This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described.
CYCLE SELECTIONS
The most advanced and versatile cycle. ProWash™
cycle senses the load size, soil amount, and toughness
of soil, to adjust the cycle for optimal cleaning using
only the amount of water and energy needed.
Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans,
casseroles, and tableware.
This cycle is recommended to completely wash a full
load of normally soiled dishes. Selecting this cycle will
default to the options recommended for normal
amounts of food soil. The energy label is based on this
cycle.
Use for lightly soiled items or china and crystal.
When you need fast results, the 1 Hour Wash will clean
dishes using slightly more water and energy. Select the
Heat Dry or ProDry™ option to speed drying times (add
approximately 27 to 35 minutes to the 1 Hour Wash
cycle).
Use for rinsing dishes, glasses, and silverware that will
not be washed right away.
Do not use detergent.
Wash times depend on water temperature, heavy soil condition, dish load size and options selected. Adding options will add time to the
cycle.
*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
temperature of the incoming water.
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Cycle and Option Descriptions

CYCLES SOIL LEVEL WASH TIME* (MINS.)
W/O OPTIONS
Typical**
Light to Medium 110
Tough/Baked-On 125
Heavy 125
Light to Medium 130
Heavy/Baked-On 140
Light to Medium 110
Heavy 125
Light to Medium 105
Heavy/Baked-On 120
All soil levels 58
All soil levels 17
WATER
USAGE
GALLONS
Max
(Liters)
150 4.2 (16.1)
190 5.0 (19.1)
190 6.8 (25.8)
150 5.0 (19.1)
205 6.8 (25.8)
150 4.0 (15.0)
190 6.8 (25.8)
145 4.2 (15.2)
185 6.8 (25.8)
62 7.9 (30.0)
2.4 (9.0)
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