KitchenAid KDHE404 Built-in Dishwasher

The KitchenAid KDHE404 is a tall-tub built-in dishwasher whose controls sit at the top of the door, with the ProScrub Trio option in its wash menu. The cabinet opening must measure at least 24 inches wide. The unit needs 120 V, 60 Hz power on a 15- or 20-amp fused supply. Water pressure should fall between 20 and 120 psi, and incoming water should reach the dishwasher at 120°F (49°C). Any extended replacement drain hose must stay within 12 feet. In the metro areas we cover, a cycle that stops or water left in the tub is the common reason for a call. For the booking form, give the full model number from the rating label, the cycle that stops or leaves water behind, and any leak or door code.

At a glance

Specifications

What sets the KDHE404 apart

The tall tub is the physical difference, giving large pots room that a standard tub may not hold. The ProScrub Trio option adds a wash mode for stubborn residue. The incoming-water temperature and the drain hose length are the installation details that change how the unit behaves day to day, so keeping the hose inside its limit keeps the drain quick.

Service notes for the KDHE404

Water left in the tub or a leak code sends a technician to the drain hose, the drain pump and the inlet valve before the control board. A drain hose longer than its limit can slow the drain, so the owner can trace the hose path and measure its length. Dishes that come out wet sometimes trace to water that arrives too cool, and the owner can run the kitchen tap to see how fast it warms. A cycle that halts early often means the door did not seal, so the owner should check the latch area and whether a rack is blocking it. Disconnect power before opening the lower panel.

The model number is printed on the rating label, usually on the edge of the door or the side of the tub, visible when the door is open; match it letter for letter before booking, because a single letter can change parts.