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New dishwasher needed...opinions? |
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Post# 70966 , Reply# 2   6/20/2005 at 16:13 (6,856 days old) by agiflow ()   |   | |
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Sears Ultra Wash models or Kitchenaid models are excellent performers also. |
Post# 70968 , Reply# 3   6/20/2005 at 16:36 (6,856 days old) by peteski50 (New York)   |   | |
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Post# 70969 , Reply# 4   6/20/2005 at 16:45 (6,856 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR)   |   | |
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Post# 70980 , Reply# 5   6/20/2005 at 18:28 (6,855 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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Personaly the GE use a lot of water, but do a good job. I dont like the Bosch's silverware basket in the center of the lower rack. Kills ability to load multiple pots. It also does not have a heated dry, which i never use anyway! IMHO go stainless interior. For the money the frigidaire is a good deal if you inisist on plastic tub. Kenmore now slaps their badge on them for their lower end (no more GE) machines and whirlpool still makes the higher end stuff. |
Post# 71004 , Reply# 7   6/20/2005 at 23:43 (6,855 days old) by PeteK (Ontari ari ari O )   |   | |
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They're superb dishwashers and virtually silent. Mines 5 or 6 now and haven't had a problem with it. Never ever ever have to prerinse no matter how stuck on dry hard stuff is on the plates etc. Have built in water containment in case of leaks. Built in water softner if needed. Buy the least expensive model you can find, all are basically the same other than extra cycles or hidden controls.
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Post# 71025 , Reply# 8   6/21/2005 at 07:47 (6,855 days old) by Stainfighter (Columbia, SC)   |   | |
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We purchased a Kenmore badged Whirlpool tall tub. Sears model number is 1602. Definitely would go with a tall tub design if we had to do it again. The Quick Rinse feature is great for using minimal water rather than rinsing a greasy pot or what-have-you in the sink instead (I usually just add a tablespoon of enzyme based detergent and let her rip!) Also has what Sears calls the 'Smart Wash' feature, which provides a true heated dry. I can take dishes out of the machine literally five minutes after the cycle is over and almost everything is warm and dry. The cups with indents have a little puddle on them but that's it. I personally didn't like the capacity of the Bosch on display and Miele sure sounds great but is considerably more $$$$. My Mom has a GE Triton and says she likes it and that it is very quiet. This 1602 is also quiet.
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Post# 71076 , Reply# 10   6/21/2005 at 17:56 (6,855 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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George, I'm glad to see you replaced that Frigidaire Precision Wash that came with your house. Now George---!!, I'm surprised you opted for the KA given you'd had a Kenmore Ultrawash in your previous house, before you decided on the Maytag. It is amazing, essentially the same dishwasher and the KA doesn't perform as well as the Kenmore did. |
Post# 71119 , Reply# 11   6/21/2005 at 22:32 (6,854 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi)   |   | |
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The Kenmore Ultra Wash series are PHENOMENAL performers, have had one for 15 years, still going strong.The new ones are still great.What bugs me about the Bosch is the so called condensation drying, rather than a true heated dry . |
Post# 71165 , Reply# 14   6/22/2005 at 08:50 (6,854 days old) by Stainfighter (Columbia, SC)   |   | |
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and true it dries better with rinse agent...I wouldn't rule out such a machine because for the price it has a lot of good features. We only have to add rinse aid once a month and we use our machine almost every other day so we are not talking about a ton of the stuff. The 1602 has a neat rinse aid feature with a fill window (almost like a gas gauge) plus it has a dial that let's you increase or decrease the factory setting. I think ours is set on '6' (on a scale of '0' to '9') and it is doing really well. In terms of the moisture on cups it is negligible, coffee mugs it is about a teaspoon, just a dab of a dishtowel which may frustrate some but not enough to get me riled up...
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Post# 71188 , Reply# 15   6/22/2005 at 12:30 (6,854 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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....a TOL Frigidaire dishwasher. Stainless steel on the outside only, but only about $500-550. Has some interesting features, my favorite being the option to wash only the top or bottom rack for 3.5 gallons of water. Handy for half-loads. I also like the Speed Clean cycle, which washes a full load in 50 minutes. It's not as silent as a Bosch, but it certainly isn't loud, either. The Turbo Boost option negates the dirt-sensing feature (which often needlessly adds additional water changes and makes the cycle longer) and boosts the water-action force by 30%. I also like the Wash Silencer option. This decreases the water force slightly (and lengthens the wash portion of the cycle to compensate) and makes the dishwasher very, very quiet, just in case you're visiting in the kitchen. I really like my machine. HOWEVER, stay away from all Frigidaire models but the TOL. They use an older wash system which is not as good. At only around $500, you can afford to go straight to the top of the line. |
Post# 71205 , Reply# 17   6/22/2005 at 16:08 (6,854 days old) by may63 (St. Paul MN)   |   | |
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I have a Sears Ultra Wash. Great machine, super quiet. |
Post# 71231 , Reply# 19   6/22/2005 at 18:54 (6,853 days old) by Stainfighter (Columbia, SC)   |   | |
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actually the use of enzyme detergent in our builder grade GE really worked well. Two reasons we upgraded to the Kenmore - loading flexibility, quiet. The GE had no loading flexiblity and it would literally make a 'BANG' when moving from wash to rinse cycles. The hi temp wash plus the enzyme detergent really did a good job of cleaning in the GE but we're very happy we upgraded. Sears always has one of these machines, either the 1602 or 1702 on sale. We bought ours early in the spring for $449 but recently saw a closeout for $399. Whirlpool made and hard to beat!
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Post# 71269 , Reply# 20   6/22/2005 at 22:15 (6,853 days old) by geoff (Cape Coral, FL)   |   | |
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Post# 71448 , Reply# 22   6/25/2005 at 09:13 (6,851 days old) by Stainfighter (Columbia, SC)   |   | |
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if Mom has a favorite pot, tray or serving dish she would like her new machine to hold, she should go to the showroom with it in tow and see how it will fit in the machine (particularly if she is considering the Bosch for the quiet factor). I would hate to see her be disappointed with a new machine that does everything well except hold certain pieces that she is tired of washing by hand. Best of luck in whatever you choose! robert |