How to Disable Heated Dry on a KitchenAid Dishwasher

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Necie Reed
Necie Reed
Published: Nov 1, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
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  1. Close your dishwasher and ensure that it is locked shut.

  2. Choose either "Heavy Duty," "Normal Wash," or "Light Wash" settings on the face of your KitchenAid dishwasher.

  3. Select the "Heated Dry" button. If the "Heated Dry" light is illuminated, select the button again. The light will turn off.

  4. Press the "Heated Dry" button for 4 seconds to lock your settings. The "Heated Dry Lock" LED light will illuminate.

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Necie Reed

Necie Reed began writing professionally in 2009. Her work appears online, focusing on topics about technology, software, video games and relationships. She also blogs and is the owner of a forum website. Reed earned her Bachelor of Science…

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