I couldn't resist any longer. From reading excellent reviews all over, to hearing from those on AW who now own Whirlpool's new dishwashers, KA, KM, and Maytag included, my curiosity and spark for something new struck me again. To be delivered on *hopefully* 12/04, a brand new WDT920SADE Whirlpool Gold dishwasher in black ice finish will be the new hot commodity in the household. This will be the first all stainless steel interior dishwasher I've owned, as well as the first hidden control panel as well, but I'm excited because of the beautiful design and look this machine has.
What about the Maytag-Voyager and the PowerClean you may ask? Well, I ADORE the PC, because it is in pristine condition and I worked my A-- off restoring it, and it works beautifully. I'd like to keep it that way, and not wear it out as a daily driver at its age of almost 15 years. Another reason is that I feel, while it does an exceptional job, the new detergents are designed for machines that utilize longer main wash times, to allow the enzymes to do their best. With the 12 minute MW on Normal in the PC, it can sometimes leave crud in a fully loaded silverware basket, even when loaded inside the rack. Sure, I could add the high temp option or use a heavier cycle, but I have this quirk that I'd much more prefer running a machine on its standard cycle for general everyday soil. Plus, more options/heavier cycles = more wear and tear, going back to the point about preserving my all time favorite dishwasher design. So it will be kept in the designated closet cubby spot for my "spare" dishwasher, so no elements will harm her. One day when I have a bigger kitchen or we build a house again like we did this one, I'll make sure there is a spot on both sides of the sink, one for the PC, one for the current daily driver. With the timeless sleek look of this PC and its black exterior, it will never look tacky in any kitchen.
The Maytag, while I also love its beautiful looks and flawless performance, will most likely be sold, as my biggest annoyance with that machine is the tiered upper rack. Nothing but wasted space in my opinion. I've been looking left and right on Craigslist and other sites for a comparable Point Voyager machine, a WP/KM/KA with similar colored racks that could be harvested for parts to combine into an ultimate dishwasher, but luck wasn't on my side, and the urge for something new and top of the line was much more powerful. It will still be a perfect machine for anyone who often washes tall pots and cookie sheets in their machine, and could care less what the rack layout is, and its quietness is another plus.
Back to the new WDT920, I've been thinking a lot about the new design now that there are numerous videos of the inner workings and countless praising reviews. My opinion of the manual filters has changed to where I would actually prefer it since they clean themselves well for the most part. If a piece of glass or something falls in, I'd rather not have to take the pump assembly apart. What I'm really drawn to with this machine is the silverware spray bar, which I feel is an excellent idea to address the issue of "dead spots" in the door. The numerous adjustments in both top and bottom racks are a nice addition; I've never had that in a machine growing up or that I've owned myself. The lower rack's rear row of tines tilts or closes down, and the front two rows can widen or narrow. The top rack has collapsing tines on both sides, and can adjust up or down a level. This also has the TotalCoverage spray arm with the alternating jet holes, which should be an interesting feature. The gearing is all underneath from what I can tell, and because they rotate so slowly with the rotation of the spray arm, they shouldn't bind or wear out easily. Seems alot more simple than the motorized arms, which I'm not a fan of. Other than that, the motor seems decent enough, larger than the lower end models, and the whole machine in general has a gorgeous look to it. I'm excited to get to load it up to the brim with all kinds of nasties.
What about the Maytag-Voyager and the PowerClean you may ask? Well, I ADORE the PC, because it is in pristine condition and I worked my A-- off restoring it, and it works beautifully. I'd like to keep it that way, and not wear it out as a daily driver at its age of almost 15 years. Another reason is that I feel, while it does an exceptional job, the new detergents are designed for machines that utilize longer main wash times, to allow the enzymes to do their best. With the 12 minute MW on Normal in the PC, it can sometimes leave crud in a fully loaded silverware basket, even when loaded inside the rack. Sure, I could add the high temp option or use a heavier cycle, but I have this quirk that I'd much more prefer running a machine on its standard cycle for general everyday soil. Plus, more options/heavier cycles = more wear and tear, going back to the point about preserving my all time favorite dishwasher design. So it will be kept in the designated closet cubby spot for my "spare" dishwasher, so no elements will harm her. One day when I have a bigger kitchen or we build a house again like we did this one, I'll make sure there is a spot on both sides of the sink, one for the PC, one for the current daily driver. With the timeless sleek look of this PC and its black exterior, it will never look tacky in any kitchen.
The Maytag, while I also love its beautiful looks and flawless performance, will most likely be sold, as my biggest annoyance with that machine is the tiered upper rack. Nothing but wasted space in my opinion. I've been looking left and right on Craigslist and other sites for a comparable Point Voyager machine, a WP/KM/KA with similar colored racks that could be harvested for parts to combine into an ultimate dishwasher, but luck wasn't on my side, and the urge for something new and top of the line was much more powerful. It will still be a perfect machine for anyone who often washes tall pots and cookie sheets in their machine, and could care less what the rack layout is, and its quietness is another plus.
Back to the new WDT920, I've been thinking a lot about the new design now that there are numerous videos of the inner workings and countless praising reviews. My opinion of the manual filters has changed to where I would actually prefer it since they clean themselves well for the most part. If a piece of glass or something falls in, I'd rather not have to take the pump assembly apart. What I'm really drawn to with this machine is the silverware spray bar, which I feel is an excellent idea to address the issue of "dead spots" in the door. The numerous adjustments in both top and bottom racks are a nice addition; I've never had that in a machine growing up or that I've owned myself. The lower rack's rear row of tines tilts or closes down, and the front two rows can widen or narrow. The top rack has collapsing tines on both sides, and can adjust up or down a level. This also has the TotalCoverage spray arm with the alternating jet holes, which should be an interesting feature. The gearing is all underneath from what I can tell, and because they rotate so slowly with the rotation of the spray arm, they shouldn't bind or wear out easily. Seems alot more simple than the motorized arms, which I'm not a fan of. Other than that, the motor seems decent enough, larger than the lower end models, and the whole machine in general has a gorgeous look to it. I'm excited to get to load it up to the brim with all kinds of nasties.
Loading…
www.whirlpool.com
