The KITCHENAID 44 dBA Dishwasher in PrintShield™ Finish with FreeFlex™ Third Rack KDTM404KBS is a sophisticated and efficient addition to any modern kitchen. Designed in a sleek black stainless steel, this dishwasher not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your kitchen but also offers superior functionality. The PrintShield™ Finish resists smudges and fingerprints, ensuring your appliance maintains its pristine look with minimal effort. With a remarkably quiet 44 dBA operation, this dishwasher allows you to enjoy a peaceful kitchen environment while it efficiently cleans your dishes. The innovative FreeFlex™ Third Rack provides additional space and flexibility, accommodating a variety of items, from small utensils to larger cookware, ensuring every dish is thoroughly cleaned. This dishwasher is engineered to deliver exceptional performance, making it an indispensable tool for busy households that value both style and efficiency.
Highlights:
- Quiet Operation: Operates at a low 44 dBA, ensuring a peaceful kitchen environment.
- PrintShield™ Finish: Resists smudges and fingerprints, maintaining a clean and polished look.
- FreeFlex™ Third Rack: Offers additional space and flexibility for various dishware and utensils.
- Black Stainless Steel Design: Provides a sleek and modern aesthetic to complement any kitchen decor.
- Advanced Cleaning Technology: Ensures thorough cleaning of all dishes, from delicate glassware to heavy-duty pots and pans.
- Energy Efficient: Designed to conserve energy while delivering powerful cleaning performance.
- Durable Construction: Built with high-quality materials for long-lasting use and reliability.
- User-Friendly Controls: Easy-to-use interface for convenient operation and customization of wash cycles.
- 44 dBA
- provides quiet cleaning without compromising performance, so there s no need to wait to run a wash cycle while entertaining and enjoying meals, even in open concept kitchens.
- Advanced Clean Water Wash System
- uses microfiltration to continuously remove food particles during the wash and rinse cycles and circulates clean water to dishes in all three racks. This allows dirty cookware and delicate glassware to be washed together in the same load.
- 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.
- FreeFlex™ Third Rack
- The largest third rack available has a deep, angled design that fits 6" glasses, mugs and bowls. It features rotating wash jets to clean items in the rack, a drying bar with tabs that help wick moisture off glasses and a removable utensil tray for cooking tools.
- 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.
- PrintShield™ Finish
- Resists smudges and fingerprints. The specialized coating for stainless steel is easy to clean with just water and a soft cloth, so you can spend more time cooking and less time cleaning up the kitchen.
- 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.
- 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.
- Two Stemware Holders in Middle Rack
- secure wine glasses along the side of the rack to prevent them from moving around during the wash cycle.
- Adjustable Rows in Middle and Lower Racks
- fold down to make room for dishes in a variety of shapes and sizes like roasting pans, serving bowls, colanders and dutch ovens.
- 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.
Advanced Clean Water Wash System
uses microfiltration to continuously remove food particles during the wash and rinse cycles and circulates clean water to dishes in all three racks. This allows dirty cookware and delicate glassware to be washed together in the same load.
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.
FreeFlex(TM) Third Rack
The largest third rack available has a deep, angled design that fits 6" glasses, mugs and bowls. It features rotating wash jets to clean items in the rack, a drying bar with tabs that help wick moisture off glasses and a removable utensil tray for cooking tools.
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.
PrintShield(TM) Finish
Resists smudges and fingerprints. The specialized coating for stainless steel is easy to clean with just water and a soft cloth, so you can spend more time cooking and less time cleaning up the kitchen.
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.
Two Stemware Holders in Middle Rack
secure wine glasses along the side of the rack to prevent them from moving around during the wash cycle.
Adjustable Rows in Middle and Lower Racks
fold down to make room for dishes in a variety of shapes and sizes like roasting pans, serving bowls, colanders and dutch ovens.
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.
Keep up with the tools you use from prep to table with this dishwasher s three racks of versatile loading possibilities and complete wash coverage. The FreeFlex™ Third Rack fits glasses, mugs, bowls, silverware and cooking tools, freeing up room below for pots, plates and mixing bowls. The Advanced Clean Water Wash System circulates clean water to dishes in all three racks.
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 |
Yes |
Automatic Temperature Controls |
Yes |
Control Location |
Hidden; Top |
Control Type |
Tap Touch |
End of Cycle Signal |
Yes |
Status Light |
White |
Number of Wash Cycles |
5 |
Built-in Water Softener |
No |
Decibel Level |
44 |
Dishwasher Cycle Selection |
Express Wash; Normal; ProWash™; Rinse; Tough |
Dishwasher Option Selections |
2-4-8 Hour Delay; 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 |
Drain Hose |
Number of Place Settings |
16 |
Number of Racks |
3 |
Number of Wash Levels |
7 |
Number of Washarms |
5 |
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 |
Clean Water Wash |
Wash System Type |
MicroFilter |
Water Filtration |
Yes |
Product Height |
33.625 |
Carton Height |
35.04 |
Gross Weight |
98 |
Carton Width |
24.25 |
Product Depth |
26.75 |
Depth With Door Open 90 Degree |
51 |
Cutout Depth |
24 |
Cutout Height |
34.5 |
Depth Closed Excluding Handles |
24.5 |
Carton Depth |
26.38 |
Cutout Width |
24 |
Net Weight |
93 |
Product Width |
23.875 |
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 |
Black |
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 |
1 Adjustable; 1 Fold Down |
Lower Rack Style |
Extended |
Second Level Rack Adjustable |
2 Position Removable |
Second Level Rack Cushion-tip Tines |
Yes |
Second Level Rack Extras |
2 Stemware Holders; Stainless Steel Wash Arm |
Second Level Rack Fold-down Tines |
1 Row 6 Position |
Second Level Rack Glides |
Ball Bearings |
Third Level Rack Adjustable |
No |
Third Level Rack Glides |
SatinGlide Rails |
Third Level Rack Removable |
Yes |
Third Level Rack Type |
Third rack with dual rotating wash tubes |
Culinary Basket |
No |
Silverware Basket Covers |
Yes |
Silverware Basket Location |
Bottom Rack |
Silverware Basket Type |
Large In the Rack Basket |