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Post# 369650 , Reply# 1   8/4/2009 at 21:20 (5,349 days old) by washmeup (scottsdale)   |   | |
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Post# 369662 , Reply# 3   8/4/2009 at 21:47 (5,349 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
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Post# 369671 , Reply# 5   8/4/2009 at 22:57 (5,349 days old) by andrewinorlando ()   |   | |
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For sheer value for the dollar and cleaning ability, probably the non-tall tub Whirlpool/Kenmore dishwashers with the power clean modules. Direct feed, of course! |
Post# 369678 , Reply# 6   8/5/2009 at 00:27 (5,349 days old) by brisnat81 (Brisbane Australia)   |   | |
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I would say the tall tub Miele with the cuttlery Tray. Fits a large amount of dishes, can be as quick as 1:40 on a normal cycle, has a 30min fast wash and always gets everything clean. |
Post# 369680 , Reply# 7   8/5/2009 at 00:35 (5,349 days old) by mixfinder ()   |   | |
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I have never used a dishwasher this quiet, that holds as much, is as versatile or does such a stupendous job. May it never stop. |
Post# 369683 , Reply# 8   8/5/2009 at 01:18 (5,349 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida)   |   | |
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Post# 369698 , Reply# 10   8/5/2009 at 07:45 (5,348 days old) by maytagbear (N.E. Ohio)   |   | |
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with my GE Nautilus portable. Cleans well, not silent-but far from noisy.... Lawrence/Maytagbear |
Post# 369699 , Reply# 11   8/5/2009 at 07:59 (5,348 days old) by neptuneguy27 (Baltimore,MD)   |   | |
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I just purchased the new Miele La Perla II to replace my Kenmore Elite. It's to be installed on the 18th so I'll have to let everyone know. But my money is on the Miele. :-) Christopher |
Post# 369707 , Reply# 12   8/5/2009 at 08:59 (5,348 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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My vote goes to my TOL LG with the upper silverware/cutlery tray. It cleans superbly using very little water; it has an active steam production option which helps strip gunk from pots/pans; it's extremely quiet (45 db); loading is amazingly flexible; the capacity is enormous; and it has a food disposer (no filters to clean). The sensor (which is automatically engaged in every cycle) actually shortens cycles and uses less water on a significant number of loads. A lot of my medium-sized loads use only 3.6 gallons of water and are done in about 90 minutes, which is reasonable. It has the panache of a Lexus---the solid sound of the door closing; the mirror-like stainless steel finish (which hasn't dulled a bit in over a year of very heavy use); the way the racks glide quietly and effortlessly; the not really useful but hyper-stylish blue LED interior lighting; oh, and it plays a little melody at the end of cycles. No mechanical/service issues thus far (knock, knock). |
Post# 369718 , Reply# 13   8/5/2009 at 10:31 (5,348 days old) by logixx (Germany)   |   | |
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Their newest dishwashers are among the fastest and most energy efficient Euro-style dishwashers. At 2.9 gallons for a full load, they are actually more efficient than the TOL Mieles, which don't do a pre-rinse on the ECO cycle and also wash and rinse with slightly cooler water. And take 20 minutes longer. The pricey TOL models also have heated-dry. I'm super happy with our Siemens dishwasher. Cleans great and is quiet. And, kinda like vintage dishwashers, that lower spray arm is powerful enough to wash both baskets simultaneously. |
Post# 369729 , Reply# 14   8/5/2009 at 11:11 (5,348 days old) by peteski50 (New York)   |   | |
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Post# 369759 , Reply# 15   8/5/2009 at 13:20 (5,348 days old) by mysteryclock (Franklin, TN)   |   | |
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I've always heard good things about the Miele DWs and I'm keeping my eye on them in case my KA ever gives up the ghost too expensively. One particularly interesting feature for me is the built-in water softener because our water here in TN is quite hard and I have to really work to keep film from building up on the dishes & glasses. Can anyone who has one comment on how well it works in a very hard water situation? Is it effective or just gimmicky? |
Post# 369760 , Reply# 16   8/5/2009 at 13:32 (5,348 days old) by parunner58 (Davenport, FL)   |   | |
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Post# 369763 , Reply# 17   8/5/2009 at 13:52 (5,348 days old) by washmeup (scottsdale)   |   | |
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Post# 369764 , Reply# 18   8/5/2009 at 13:53 (5,348 days old) by washmeup (scottsdale)   |   | |
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Post# 369771 , Reply# 19   8/5/2009 at 14:13 (5,348 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida)   |   | |
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In my Miele LaPerla the water softener adjusts automatically to the water hardness. Our water runs about between 9 and 11 grains and the dishwasher adjusts at every fill. The salt reservoir in mine is in the door. Very easy to refill. And it will also tell me when its getting low. I also let the dishwasher know what kind of detergent I am using. The settings are Powder,Gel, 2 in 1 tabs, and 3 in 1 tabs. Since I am using the Cascade All in 1 Tabs I have it set to 3 in 1 tabs. It will adjust the softener and the rinse aid dispenser accordingly. Also this dishwasher uses Vario Pressure washing. Each cycle has its own water pressure. Pots and Pans cycle has an intense wash action Normal is a notch down but still does a fantastic job washing and Heavy Wash aka Intensive is very powerful. I also have a Large Items cycle and it will only run the top and bottom arms. That cycle has the most pressure and thats because it has to reach deep into tall items. The Sensor Cycle will adjust according to the size of the washload and type. Also adjusts for how dirty the load is. It will add time if it needs it or subtract time as well. There are also cycles for Starch so lets say you have a pasta partty and the dishes and pots and pans have that starch ring that gets on them ...this cycle will banish it. Also a cheese cycle...I have not tried that one yet since I have not made lasagna in awhile. This dishwasher does switch wash arms during the cycle. Middle is used first for 10 seconds then the top and bottom run for 10 seconds and it goes on like that. During the main wash the cycling between arms is longer since the inline water heater is connected to the upper arm feed. Water heating is very fast and its not like a regular machine with an exposed heater element in the bottom. It can raise the water temp rather fast. And it can be connected to cold water if one had to. |
Post# 369808 , Reply# 20   8/5/2009 at 15:51 (5,348 days old) by mixfinder ()   |   | |
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My son's dishwasher at the old house. Moments after the picture, the dog got his collar caught and acted like he was being electrocuted. |
Post# 369893 , Reply# 22   8/5/2009 at 21:15 (5,348 days old) by lotsosudz (Sacramento, CA)   |   | |
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I am impressed with the GE pictured above. It is almost virtually silent, and seems to be as strong as an ox. My sister installed one about 2 years ago, and has had no problems with service, or washing ability. Me I am pretty happy with my GE naughtylust machine. Not very quiet, but not horrible either, if it only didn't have a tower and cutout in the lower rack to load around, otherwise not too shabby.
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Post# 369941 , Reply# 23   8/6/2009 at 03:12 (5,348 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA)   |   | |
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This Kenmore with "quiet guard" is very noisy. It has a feature were you can have only the top rack wash. It's stupid. When using normal cycles it first washes the bottom rack,then switches and washes the top rack. Back and forth it goes. I prefer a dishwash that can wash both the top and bottom rack at the same time.
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Post# 369942 , Reply# 24   8/6/2009 at 03:13 (5,348 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA)   |   | |
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Post# 369943 , Reply# 25   8/6/2009 at 03:16 (5,348 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA)   |   | |
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Post# 369944 , Reply# 26   8/6/2009 at 03:19 (5,348 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA)   |   | |
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Post# 369966 , Reply# 27   8/6/2009 at 07:23 (5,347 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Jim, that dishwasher is made by Frigidaire--a Precision Wash mechanically designed product. it's supposed to walternate wash levels. top rack only wash cycle is not stupid. That's for washing small loads--your top rack holds most dinner plates. Have a cousin with a similar Frigidaire model--although I can't make out all of your control panel--but hers has buttons for heated/cool dry as well as high-temp wash. And yeah it is noisy--I'd always thought the Precion Wash design with two small pumps was supposed to be quiet. Uhh, ya do realize the silverware baskets are supposed to go along the right side of the bottom rack, not in the front--you arrangement wasts a lot of front-to-back space--it's not a KitchenAid.
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Post# 369976 , Reply# 28   8/6/2009 at 07:37 (5,347 days old) by peteski50 (New York)   |   | |
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Post# 369997 , Reply# 29   8/6/2009 at 10:29 (5,347 days old) by favorit ()   |   | |
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this one with the pump spraying 160 litres per minute Here in EU is also available the tall tub, stainless steel version PG 8052 The only downside ... as usual is the price ! CLICK HERE TO GO TO favorit's LINK |
Post# 370001 , Reply# 31   8/6/2009 at 10:44 (5,347 days old) by favorit ()   |   | |
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they even make cheaper models. This one - G1022 - is sold for 450£ = 750$ CLICK HERE TO GO TO favorit's LINK |
Post# 370521 , Reply# 32   8/8/2009 at 10:02 (5,345 days old) by cny4 (Central New York)   |   | |
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How about the Viking, Thermadore, and Dacor; are they any good do they make their own or are they outsourced? |
Post# 370719 , Reply# 33   8/9/2009 at 14:02 (5,344 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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When I lived in Florida(Orlando) I had aquired a GE GLD4400C at The Home Depot which retailed for $499 for only $99!!!It had a dented front panel and we had it on sale for clearance at that price for two days. Nobody rsponded so I got it and it was by far the very best dishwasher I had seen and used for decades.It was extreamly quiet but got everything sparkling clean with no residue or missed spots on every load I did and packed the thing full of dishes,glasses,pots and pans,casseroles,silverware,cookie sheets,skillets and coffee mugs.My room mate,Orma,said I was crazy when she saw how jam packed the first load was and almost had a heart attack when the cycle ended. I always used the sani cycle or pots and pans when I set the cycles and Electrosol tablets along with a full dispenser of Jet Dry.NEVER,EVER did any type of pre rinsing.Just scraped off the loose remains from dishes and serving pieces.When I moved to Houston,I got a FRIGIDAIRE Pro Series dishwasher in stainless steel from ebay for $220. It was quiet but had severe issues including replacing the main motor twice.I called and extended the warranty for three more years and it was replaced by a newer model just prior to my move here.A week after my move,the complex I lived in caught on fire and burned to the ground.The upstairs neighbor fell asleep in bed while smoking.
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Post# 370875 , Reply# 37   8/10/2009 at 01:04 (5,344 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ)   |   | |
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Post# 370917 , Reply# 38   8/10/2009 at 09:55 (5,343 days old) by marthalover4eve ()   |   | |
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ide get a beko or hotpoint :D |