Open Box Kitchenaid 24" Dishwasher DTE3OALPA1

KitchenAid 24" Panel-Ready Built-in Dishwasher - KDTE304LPA

This is a premium, 24-inch wide built-in dishwasher from KitchenAid, specifically designed to be customized with your own cabinet panel on the front. This "panel-ready" feature allows it to completely disappear into your kitchen cabinetry for a perfectly seamless and integrated look. It's highly regarded for being exceptionally quiet and for its powerful cleaning performance.

Key Characteristics:

• Type: Built-in Dishwasher, designed for permanent installation, with a panel-ready front. This means it arrives without a visible door finish; you supply and attach a custom panel to match your kitchen's aesthetics.

• Size: Standard 24-inch width, making it compatible with typical kitchen cabinet openings.

• Finish: No factory-applied finish on the door; it's ready for your custom cabinet panel.

• Controls: Features fully integrated (top) controls. The buttons and display are located on the very top edge of the door, completely hidden from view when the door is closed. This contributes to the clean, uninterrupted appearance when the custom panel is installed.

• Tub Material: The entire interior tub is constructed from durable stainless steel. This premium material resists stains and odors, provides excellent heat retention for drying, and offers long-lasting performance.

• Capacity: Designed to accommodate a good-sized load, typically rated for 13 place settings.

• Sound Level: Operates at an incredibly low noise level, commonly rated at 39 decibels (dBA). This makes it one of the quietest dishwashers available, virtually silent during operation, ideal for open-concept living spaces where noise reduction is critical.

• Energy Efficiency: Designed to be highly energy and water efficient, meeting relevant federal guidelines for reduced utility costs.

Washing System & Performance Features:

• Intelligent Wash Cycle (ProWash™): This cycle uses sensors to detect how dirty your dishes are throughout the wash. It then automatically adjusts the wash time and water temperature as needed, ensuring optimal cleaning for both heavily soiled and lightly dirty loads.

• Filtration System: Employs a robust multi-stage filtration system that effectively removes food particles from the wash water, preventing them from redepositing on clean dishes. This filter typically requires occasional manual cleaning.

• Wash Cycles: Offers a selection of wash programs, usually 5, including:

  • ProWash™ for adaptable cleaning.

  • Normal for everyday loads.

  • Express Wash for quick results.

  • A "Tough" cycle for heavily soiled items (or a Sani Rinse equivalent).

  • Rinse Only for pre-rinsing or holding dishes.

• Wash Options: Includes several useful options:

  • Sani Rinse®: Adds a high-heat final rinse to ensure hygienically clean dishes by eliminating a high percentage of certain food soil bacteria.

  • Hi-Temp Wash: Increases the water temperature during the main wash cycle for tackling tougher soils.

  • Delay Wash: Allows you to program the dishwasher to start at a later, more convenient time (e.g., 4 hours delay).

  • Control Lock: A safety feature to prevent accidental button presses or cycle changes.

• Spray Arms: Typically utilizes three wash arms to ensure comprehensive water coverage throughout the tub.

• Leak Protection: Features an advanced system that monitors for potential leaks at multiple points. If a leak is detected, the dishwasher can stop filling, drain the tub, and alert you.

Drying Features:

• Fan-Enabled ProDry™ System: This advanced drying system combines a heating element with a fan. It circulates hot air around dishes after the wash cycle to ensure thorough drying performance, including on plastics.

• Extended ProDry™: An option to extend the drying cycle for loads that need extra time to dry completely.

Racks and Loading Flexibility:

• Third Level Utensil Rack: A dedicated third rack at the very top provides additional space for long and flat items like silverware, serving utensils, and spatulas, freeing up space in the main racks below. This rack typically glides smoothly.

• Adjustable Middle Rack: The middle rack can be easily adjusted to different positions (e.g., 2-position removable) to accommodate taller items like stand mixer bowls or large platters in either the top or bottom rack. This rack also glides smoothly.

• Lower Rack: Features specialized tines for effective loading. (Note: This model generally does not have fold-down tines on the lower rack).

• Silverware Basket: A standard silverware basket is included.

Convenience and Other Features:

• Status Light: An indicator light on the front of the door subtly changes colors (e.g., blue for washing, white for drying, green for clean) to display cycle progress.

• End-of-Cycle Signal: An audible alert notifies you when the wash cycle is complete.

• Rinse Aid Dispenser: Includes a dispenser for rinse aid with an indicator for low levels.