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KDFE204K

KitchenAid KDFE204K Dishwasher with Third Level Rack Repair

KitchenAid dishwasher

Most common issues on this model

  1. Third level rack rails or wheels that wear and let the tray drag
  2. Sump debris that dulls the wash and slows the drain
  3. A pump that hums at the end of the cycle without emptying the tub
  4. Door latch switch or door seal wear causing a no-start or damp floor

Rated at 39 dBA, the KDFE204K is one of the quieter dishwashers KitchenAid sold, and it has a third level utensil rack along the top. It also appears as the KDFE204KBL, KDFE204KBS, KDFE204KPS and KDFE204KWH.

The quiet motor means trouble is easy to miss until water is left behind, so we listen for a hum without flow at the end of a cycle. The utensil tray adds another moving part, and we test it for smooth travel along its rails.

Between the filter, pump, latch and seal, we can usually find the cause within a single visit. A written price is given before we start, and repairs carry a 30-day workmanship warranty. A short test cycle at the end shows that every part works together again.

Key features

  • 39 dBA dishwasher
  • Third level utensil rack
  • PrintShield finish
  • Electric
  • Variants: KDFE204KBL, KDFE204KBS, KDFE204KPS, KDFE204KWH
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KDFE204KKDFE204K questions
The utensil rack in my KDFE204K sticks at the top. Can that be fixed?

Usually, yes. We inspect the wheels and rail ends of the third level rack and replace the worn ones. We also check that nothing blocks the arm below it.

My KDFE204K is so quiet I cannot tell if it is draining. How do we know?

If water remains in the bottom after a cycle, it is not draining fully. We clean the filter first and then test the drain pump for a hum with no flow.

Why is the floor damp near my KDFE204K but dry at the sink?

A stiff door seal can let water seep out at the front. We inspect the seal and the tub edge, then run a cycle with a towel at the base to find where moisture first appears.

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