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    KitchenAid KDFE204KPS: The good, the bad, the ugly

    I would agree. The documentation seems wrong for the cycle guide. Check out the guide for the 104, that seems more accurate. 104 cycle guide IDK who has been doing Whirlpool Corp’s manuals and documentation the past several years, but it’s hot garbage.
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    Whirlpool's new dishwasher motors

    This is the problem with the internet. All the village oddities find each other and scream to everyone else that "they're the problem. And only the "truth" can be found through "them." What a bunch of messiah complexes. I move for @Alan to close the thread.
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    Whirlpool's new dishwasher motors

    That's what I was kinda thinking too, Michael. I am guessing they re-calibrated the Normal cycle to run much shorter when light/no soil is sensed. And if the load is dirtier, it switches to a longer Normal wash or adds a pre-wash. Since this WP is brand new, I wonder if the new cycle programming...
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    KUDD23 saves the day

    Oh gosh, these made-up cycle sequences again......sigh. That is an 11.25 gallon cycle. That is ridiculous in 2025 for a "normal" wash. Even the venerable PowerClean could do a fine job in just 6.5 gallons. I don't know what you're on about, but I won't agree to it. Nope, nein, no, nie, لا...
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    Whirlpool's new dishwasher motors

    Oh nice, there it is. The new model with yellow accents. Looks nice. Looks like a good unit, coming close to the upper level Maytag or low level KitchenAid model. You can see the big motor in rear view. Surprising Key Features: - 90 minute Normal Wash cycle, a full hour less than the old...
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    Whirlpool's new dishwasher motors

    So cyincal.... Here's more evidence that I don't think sites like Abt remove negative reviews. It's in their best interest to only sell the best appliances. They sell and fix their own stuff, which means if they sell poor performing appliances, it's more money lost for them in service and...
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    Whirlpool's new dishwasher motors

    Steal what? What was stolen?
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    Whirlpool dishwasher motors update

    Why don't you buy my broken KUDS25 PowerClean KitchenAid Jerome? You can finally learn about actual appliances, and fix it up and learn how they go together. Then you'll finally, FINALLY have your big beefy motor and lots of splashy water that can scrub the Ford building (Lmao, which they are...
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    KUDD23 saves the day

    That's a real neat calculator, and it's calculations seem to match the observed behavior of the D23's main wash thermal hold and my tap temp. One of the reasons I got the KUDS25 a few years ago, besides a fun restore and getting a more economical and sensor-run machine again, is the WP heated...
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    Worst *New* dishwasher available?

    I'll second what you mentioned in the OP. The BOL builder grade GEs and Hotpoints. Primarily for their racks. Their layout looks terrible, and they're vinyl racks that once they knick, they rust really quickly. They're also flimsy AF, but perform well. I used to say Frigidaire but I've been...
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    Whirlpool dishwasher motors update

    This is such BS. KitchenAid and other makes were constantly working on saving energy and water way back in the 1970s. Energy and water is expensive in many markets, and if they can get their appliances to use a bit less than the competition, that is a SALES advantage to the company, and a...
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    KUDD23 saves the day

    Hi @cam2s , with this thread coming back to life, I forgot to reply to you. Sorry for the delay. From what I can observe, the timer will pause advancing while still washing, and heat the water to some target temp. So that’s actually the new WP logic. It’s approx. 8min after the thermostat...
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    KUDD23 saves the day

    Thanks but No thanks. It works fine as it is. You got rid of all the cycle options?????? No.
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    Whirlpool's new dishwasher motors

    Correct, the Whirlpool brand models don't use the Power Filter module. They use a passive filter cup and wet rotor motor. Taking two hours doesn't matter when 95% of the population does their dishes at night, and runs the cycle overnight. It especially doesn't matter when dishwashers are so...
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