And the award for the most ugly dishwasher control panel goes to .....
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washerdude
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But...
I've seen uglier
I've seen uglier
Looks like a typical GE panel to me. GE dishwashers are just naturally ugly though. Inside and out.
Thats Just a Maytag Panel
With graphs added, The panel isn't the bad part of that DW, LOL.
With graphs added, The panel isn't the bad part of that DW, LOL.
tecnopolis
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I have to agree. GE has/had the worst appealing control panels in modern dishwasher history.
-Alex
-Alex
Close 2nd (washer division): Big, clunky knobs look like they belong on a kid's cardboard toy kitchen. Cheesy, swooping graphic design.
tecnopolis
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I think SpeedQueen was going for the big knobbed Viking/Wolf stove knob look currently in vogue with high end kitchen remodels.
They even offer colored knob insert options.
They even offer colored knob insert options.
tecnopolis
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tecnopolis
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When I was researching SQ, I called their HQ and asked when they were going to redesign their panel...he said they just did. With a chuckle. I like them, with the exception of the cheesy "RadioShack" extra rinse flip switch. They are waaaaaaay nicer than the previous generation.
The color inserts...I have red on one set and the green on the other do help dress it up a bit.
The color inserts...I have red on one set and the green on the other do help dress it up a bit.
funktionalart
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Kill it with...
FIIIIRE!
FIIIIRE!
THE WAVE--whats with "wave" and control panel designers?I like Speed Queen machines,too-but think the control panel has to go-use someting more professional and business like.--And get rid of the "waves" you are making me seasick!And if you stare at those "wave" control panels long enough-will the waves move?I have another idea for the wave control panel designers-make it an LCD display and the waves move while the machine works!!They move larger and faster if you select the "hi" cycle-and smaller and lower if you select "Lo or gentle"
tecnopolis
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But getting back to the original subject of GE dishwashers. The human interface design looks like it was simply phoned in. No pride in design. An ugly dishwasher costs the same to make as a decent one if not much more.
GE from first to worst.
GE from first to worst.
whirlcool
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And that first pic is an Admiral. BOL if there ever was one. But the Kenmore that came with our house was even more BOL that the one pictured here. It had one dial that said "On" & "Off" and an switch that said "Heated Dry" On/Off. That was it.
I'll chime in
I agree with the comments about the 'swoopy' graphics - cannot stand that styling trend. I do have a pair of SQ's and although the control panel could look better without that element, I do find it tolerable. One of the worst examples of 'swoops' is this nasty Maytag console. WTH was the designer smoking when they came up with these graphics??? Three words - nasty, nasty, nasty.
I also detest those little rocker switches that have found their way onto every appliance imaginable. Whoever designed and patented that sucker has to be making a fortune because they're everywhere - washers, dryers, ranges, dishwashers.
I prefer clean(er) styling in general. Although there's not a lot to be said for GE's post-filter-flo laundry products, I do like the styling of this pair. The simple controls with the washer and the dryer consoles matching is really nice (personal opinion).
lawrence
I agree with the comments about the 'swoopy' graphics - cannot stand that styling trend. I do have a pair of SQ's and although the control panel could look better without that element, I do find it tolerable. One of the worst examples of 'swoops' is this nasty Maytag console. WTH was the designer smoking when they came up with these graphics??? Three words - nasty, nasty, nasty.
I also detest those little rocker switches that have found their way onto every appliance imaginable. Whoever designed and patented that sucker has to be making a fortune because they're everywhere - washers, dryers, ranges, dishwashers.
I prefer clean(er) styling in general. Although there's not a lot to be said for GE's post-filter-flo laundry products, I do like the styling of this pair. The simple controls with the washer and the dryer consoles matching is really nice (personal opinion).
lawrence
I like the big knobs
on the SQ, I don't like the dryer cycle knob though. Too much "slack" on the settings means it is a tad difficult to set precisely. Also it clicks clacks and makes it's plebian origins well known as it advances 'round the cycle.
on the SQ, I don't like the dryer cycle knob though. Too much "slack" on the settings means it is a tad difficult to set precisely. Also it clicks clacks and makes it's plebian origins well known as it advances 'round the cycle.
I agree about the Maytag, that's hideous. That's back when even MT's logo was gross. I love the current one, it just has a very robust look about it. I do wish they would bring back the 3 curved bar logo and implement it into the current one somehow. I know on my MDB4709, the old logo is hidden like an Easter egg in the upper wash arm supply bracket.
The biggest fault I find with every GE is that terrible font they use for the controls/instructions. It has a childish bubbly look about it, and it seems they've been using it for years.
verizonbear
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speed queen control panels ergonomics for baby boomers
I am thinking that speed queen realized only baby boomers would recognize the quality of their products <span style="text-decoration: underline;">and</span> have the financial capacity to purchase these units.
Looking at the long term, ( since these units are built to last) I think their design reasoning is more to accommodate potential arthritic hands and failing eyesight as boomers age. The simplicity of the control panel speaks to itself.
They should of added a full length light to the contral panel with an illuminated switch
I am thinking that speed queen realized only baby boomers would recognize the quality of their products <span style="text-decoration: underline;">and</span> have the financial capacity to purchase these units.
Looking at the long term, ( since these units are built to last) I think their design reasoning is more to accommodate potential arthritic hands and failing eyesight as boomers age. The simplicity of the control panel speaks to itself.
They should of added a full length light to the contral panel with an illuminated switch
