The KITCHENAID 39 dBA Dishwasher with Third Level Utensil Rack in Black, model KDTE204KBL, is a sophisticated and efficient addition to any modern kitchen. Designed to deliver exceptional cleaning performance while maintaining a quiet operation, this dishwasher operates at a mere 39 decibels, ensuring a peaceful kitchen environment. Its sleek black finish adds a touch of elegance and seamlessly integrates with any kitchen decor. The innovative third-level utensil rack provides additional space and flexibility, allowing you to load more utensils and small items without compromising on space in the main racks. With advanced cleaning technologies and a spacious interior, this dishwasher is engineered to handle even the toughest messes, leaving your dishes sparkling clean every time. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or managing daily family meals, the KITCHENAID KDTE204KBL is designed to meet all your dishwashing needs with style and efficiency.
Highlights:
- Ultra-Quiet Operation: Operates at 39 dBA, ensuring a peaceful kitchen environment.
- Third-Level Utensil Rack: Provides additional space for utensils and small items, maximizing loading flexibility.
- Sleek Black Finish: Offers a modern and elegant look that complements any kitchen decor.
- Advanced Cleaning Technologies: Ensures thorough cleaning performance for spotless dishes.
- Spacious Interior: Accommodates a variety of dish sizes and shapes, perfect for large loads.
- Energy Efficient: Designed to save water and energy without compromising on performance.
- Durable Construction: Built with high-quality materials for long-lasting reliability.
- User-Friendly Controls: Easy-to-use interface for convenient operation and cycle selection.
- 39 dBA
- provides the quietest cleaning available from KitchenAid® Dishwashers, so there s no need to wait to run a wash cycle while entertaining and enjoying meals, even in open concept kitchens.
- Durable Stainless Steel Interior
- offers the beauty and benefits of stainless steel inside the dishwasher. It resists streaks, stains and odors, while retaining heat to help improve drying.
- Eco Series
- Designed with efficiency in mind. Saving you water, energy and money with quality wash and dry performance.
*Compared to dishwashers meeting the minimum 2023 Department of Energy efficiency standards
- Express Wash Cycle
- cleans in less time, so you always have the dishes you need while prepping, cooking and entertaining.
- Extended Heat Dry Option
- Increases the cycle time for excellent drying performance.
- Heat Dry Option
- heats both the final rinse water and the air inside the dishwasher to help dishes come out dry and ready for your next creation.
- Leak Detection System
- provides peace of mind with three levels of protection against potential sources of leaks, from multiple sensing points with a water flow monitor and drip tray. If the system detects a problem, the dishwasher will stop filling, drain the tub and alert that service is needed.
- ProWash™ Cycle
- uses sensors to measure soil levels throughout the cycle and adapts wash time and water temperature as needed for tough messes or lighter loads, because no two meals or the dishes that result are exactly the same.
- Sani Rinse Option
- Sanitizes dishes by eliminating 99.999% of food soil bacteria.
- Sani-Rinse Option
- eliminates 99.999% of food soil bacteria by adding a high-heat final rinse to sanitize dishes.
- SatinGlide® Rails in Third and Middle Racks
- move smoothly for easy loading and unloading.
- Third Level Utensil Rack
- provides additional space for long and flat items like silverware, serving utensils and spatulas.
- Top Controls
- are tucked away on top of the dishwasher door for a clean look to match your kitchen style. An indicator light on the front of the door changes colors to subtly display cycle progress.
- Triple Filtration System
- uses three levels of filtration to remove food particles during the wash and rinse cycles. This ensures clean water circulates through the wash arms and onto dishes, even with dirty cookware in the load.
- Adjustable Middle Rack
- adds flexibility to fit tall items like a stand mixer bowl. Lower the rack to place large dishes inside or raise it to make room for platters, pitchers, blender jars and more in the rack below.
Durable Stainless Steel Interior
offers the beauty and benefits of stainless steel inside the dishwasher. It resists streaks, stains and odors, while retaining heat to help improve drying.
Express Wash Cycle
cleans in less time, so you always have the dishes you need while prepping, cooking and entertaining.
Heat Dry Option
heats both the final rinse water and the air inside the dishwasher to help dishes come out dry and ready for your next creation.
ProWash(TM) Cycle
uses sensors to measure soil levels throughout the cycle and adapts wash time and water temperature as needed for tough messes or lighter loads, because no two meals or the dishes that result are exactly the same.
Sani Rinse Option
Sanitizes dishes by eliminating 99.999% of food soil bacteria.
Sani-Rinse Option
eliminates 99.999% of food soil bacteria by adding a high-heat final rinse to sanitize dishes.
Adjustable Middle Rack
adds flexibility to fit tall items like a stand mixer bowl. Lower the rack to place large dishes inside or raise it to make room for platters, pitchers, blender jars and more in the rack below.
The quietest KitchenAid® Dishwasher provides quiet cleaning without compromising performance, so there s no need to wait to run a wash cycle. A third level utensil rack holds silverware, serving utensils and spatulas, and an adjustable middle rack adds flexibility to fit tall items. The ProWash™ Cycle automatically adapts settings, because you re always cleaning up after something different.
Ada Compliant |
No |
Cee Tier Rating |
Tier I |
Cul |
Yes |
Energy Rating |
270 |
Energy Star Qualified |
No |
Nsf Certified |
Yes |
Prop65 |
Standard |
Star K Certified |
Kosher Consumer Friendly |
Automatic Temperature Controls |
Yes |
Control Location |
Hidden |
Control Type |
Tap Touch |
End of Cycle Signal |
Yes |
Status Light |
White |
Number of Wash Cycles |
5 |
Decibel Level |
39 |
Dishwasher Cycle Selection |
Express Wash; Normal; ProWash™; Rinse; Tough |
Dishwasher Option Selections |
4 Hour Delay; Control Lock; Extended Heat Dry; Heated Dry; Hi Temp Wash; Sani Rinse |
Dishwasher Type |
Built-In |
Dispensers |
Detergent and Rinse Aid |
Drying System Type |
Vent Dry with Heating Element |
Hoses Included |
Yes, Drain |
Leak Detect |
Yes |
Number of Place Settings |
13 |
Number of Racks |
3 |
Number of Wash Levels |
5 |
Number of Washarms |
3 |
Rack Material |
Nylon |
Rinse Aid Dispenser Level Indicator |
Yes |
Sensor |
Yes |
Sound Package |
Yes |
True Hold Door |
Yes |
Tub Material |
Stainless Steel |
Tub Style |
Built-in Tall Tub 24in. |
Wash System |
Filter |
Wash System Type |
MicroFilter |
Water Filtration |
Yes |
Product Height |
33.625 |
Depth Closed Excluding Handles |
24.5 |
Carton Height |
35.04 |
Gross Weight |
100 |
Depth Closed Including Handles |
26.75 |
Carton Depth |
26.38 |
Carton Width |
24.25 |
Product Depth |
26.75 |
Net Weight |
89 |
Product Width |
23.88 |
Depth With Door Open 90 Degree |
51 |
Power Cord Included |
No |
Control Panel Color |
Black |
Door Style |
Flat |
Handle Color |
Stainless Steel |
Handle Material |
Metal |
Handle Type |
Towel Bar |
Magnetic Door |
Yes |
Toe Panel Color |
White |
Dishwasher Rack Material |
Nylon |
Interior Light |
No |
Lower Rack Glides |
Wheels |
Lower Rack Utility Basket |
No |
Lower Rack Cushion-tip Tines |
Yes |
Lower Rack Extras |
Stainless Steel Wash Arm |
Lower Rack Fold-down Tines |
No |
Lower Rack Style |
Extended |
Second Level Rack Adjustable |
2 Position Removable |
Second Level Rack Cushion-tip Tines |
Yes |
Second Level Rack Extras |
Stainless Steel Wash Arm |
Second Level Rack Fold-down Tines |
No |
Second Level Rack Glides |
Ball Bearing Wheels |
Third Level Rack Adjustable |
No |
Third Level Rack Glides |
SatinGlide Rails |
Third Level Rack Removable |
Yes |
Third Level Rack Type |
Culinary Rack |
Culinary Basket |
No |
Silverware Basket Covers |
Yes |
Silverware Basket Location |
Bottom Rack |
Silverware Basket Type |
Large In the Rack Basket |