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[nmaineman36]

Silverware rack

I love the way the silverware top rack is. That makes more sense in some ways than the Miele's. I normally use just one side for silverware and then the middle gets used for knives. In my Miele I dont have much height between the rack and the wash arm. So that limits me on what I can put up there. With spatualas and serving spoons they go into the middle rack or the lower racks flip down areas. One thing when loading you have to think of where the water comes from and make sure that the soiled sides face the spray. I group everything from spoons to knives to forks and sure it takes time to load this way but it takes me no time to unload and inspect them and put them into my silverware drawer. I do like the way the LG's set up is. Very nice machine.
Oh before I forget...the Dishdrops suck big time. I did a load of pots and pans and used my Pots and Pans cycle. it didnt even touch the starches in my pot I used to make soup in. The box ended up in the trash and i used an Electrasol/Finish Tab with Prewash ball...did a fantastic job and the pots were spotless.

 

[appnut]

Robert, I sent you an email. And yes, all the new HE UltraWaash dishwahers only head ater to 120 max and that's on Pots & Pans, during the main wash cycle.

 

[frigilux]

Hi Mike-- Had people in for dinner tonight; There were 10 of us, and all the flatware plus a large serving spoon and a couple of spatulas fit in the cutlery rack. It's the first time I really used every bit of real estate up there. Everything emerged spotless.

What I like about the LG's cutlery rack is that there are two sections, each of which can be set in either a high or low position. You'll notice the left section is in the low position and the right section is in the high position in the very first photo in this thread. That gives me both more room in one half of the upper dish rack and more headroom for big spoons, spatulas, etc., in half of the cutlery rack.

Finding spots for all the dinner knives was a challenge, but with some fiddling and rearranging I finally figured out how to do it. I tend to forget there is a learning curve with a new dishwasher. The LG holds a lot of dishes; I'm really impressed with it. My friends couldn't believe how quiet it was, and they loved the cutlery rack.

 

[appnut]

What was for dinner Eugene?

 

[frigilux]

It was build-your-own-pizza night. I pre-baked all the crusts (there were five 16-inch pizzas), then everyone chose their own toppings for 1/2 a pizza.

I also made a big pan of baked ziti. We had garlic cheese bread while the pizzas baked, and a green salad. Dessert was Mississippi Mud. Oh, and there was a lot of chianti, too! it was fun.

 

[appnut]

Dang!! I gotta come to your house and enjoy the food!! What's a bear to do!!!

 

[andrewinorlando]

Eugene, you convinced me......

......I went shopping today to kill a few hours. H.H. Gregg was having a "tent" sale. I figured, what the hell, let me cruise on by and see what's under the big pretty tent. Those are usually bullshit sales anyway, designed to sucker people into the store to pay retail, but I figured I kill some time and look. And what to my wondering eyes did appear??? A brand new LG 9810 Steam Dishwasher, just like Eugene's!! Now I have seen this machine in stores like Homo Depot for $1500 - not cheap. This was H.H. Gregg's floor model, and they wanted $629 for it. Brand new, just not in a box. After reading Eugene's praise for this machine, and my own friend's experience with his LG dishwasher, I bought it. I'm picking it up on Monday and hoping I have the same luck as others have with it. It's really a very nice machine, well made, holds a lot, and with an interior that lights up when you open the door! Very cool!! I really don't care how long it takes to wash the dishes, as long as they're clean when they come out, and I don't have to wash them!! The KitchenAid is going to my cousin, who's been begging me for it for two months now. So it will have a good home to keep washing in, and I can visit it any time I want.

 

[~sudsshane]

Oh wow!

Betty parted with some cash! LOL--- Did I tell you that Liz has that same dishwasher and it is just fabulous! When I was home visiting, I used it and just loved it..

 

[appnut]

YAY ANDREW!!!

 

[andrewinorlando]

Yes, Betty spent some coin today....what the hell, you only live once. It looks like a fabulous machine, and quiet, too. I can't wait to try the Steam Cycles. Puts me in mind of the old Waste King. If it cleans as well as Eugene's, and washes as good as their washers, then I'm in luck! I love the loading flexibility it offers for all the odd sized stuff, the LeCrueset pots, cutting boards, and my stemware, which just doesn't fit in the KitchenAid. I think it's time for a dinner party.

 

[~sudsshane]

I think it's time for a dinner party

Yes, I agree...I can't wait to cook in your new fabulous kitchen!

I will bring the Vino, let me know...

 

[appnut]

Hmm, I may have to come for a visit!!!

 

[andrewinorlando]

Yes Bob...indeed you will!!

 

[frigilux]

Andrew, I think you're going to love your new 9810! And really, the long cycle times just don't bother me. If it's imperative that I get several loads done pronto, I use the Quick cycle and stop it when it hits dry.

If you put flatware in the top rack, just make sure every piece sits on its side, as in the photo, above. Water from the wash arm recessed in the top has to be able to get to both sides of each piece.

The upper dish rack may take a little getting used to, but once you figure out where everything has to go, it holds a lot.

Yay! Another LG in the AW family, and at a $900 discount, no less!

I'm starting to think Bob wants all of us to cook for him, the sly devil*LOL*

 

[andrewinorlando]

Yes he does....the boy loves his food!! Just like me!! I eat to live....

 

[andrewinorlando]

....or is that live to eat?

 

[frigilux]

Put me in the live-to-eat and live-to-cook columns!

Oh, one more thing; My 9810 arrived with the top dish rack in its upper or raised position. I freaked because nothing seemed to fit in the top rack without bumping into the cutlery rack right above it. You'll want to make sure to move it to the low position. You'll still have plenty of height for the bottom rack. It's really quite a deep tall-tub.

 

[gansky1]

Now two of our brood with TOL LG's. I was staring at them again the other day at Brest Buy, I just love the glass touch-panel controls. Congrats on the new d/w, Andrew - I've only seen a GE Monogram with lighted interior, the LGs haven't been connected to see the pretty lights.

Not to block the spray arms of joy ;-) but my client that I was telling you about that has an LG (nearly 3 years now) has had some trouble with it. It has a bad motor/pump but the repairs will cost nothing with the BB extended warranty. It was out of service waiting for parts to come in, new motor/pump installed last Tuesday and it still leaked from the gasket so they ordered that now. 3-1/2 weeks and ticking. I don't think this has anything to do with LG, the warranty was from Brest Buy and they typically contract their parts suppliers so whatever is needed has to be shipped in at the contracted rate forcing the wait times. Terry just found the same thing with Sears' warranty too. My KitchenAid refrigerator had some ice maker trouble and A&E had the parts on the truck when they arrived. Great Ext. Warranty service that time, but next time??? I've not heard all glowing reports about A&E either so what's an appliance purchaser to do??

 

[andrewinorlando]

I didn't buy the extended warranty with the LG. It already comes with a 5 year warranty on the racks, electronic control board, and two years on the motor/pumps and all parts. I think that's more than sufficient. Besides, it's not a problem for me to tear it apart and fix it myself if need be. And it's fun, too. LG service in Orlando is not an issue, there are 4 authorized service providers within 10 miles of my house who are also authorized LG retail sales outlets. But your point about Extended Warranty service is a good one...you don't know who you're going to get to do the job from an extended warranty company. The individual may or may not know your product, and parts can be an issue because they may or may not stock parts for your product. It's not necessarily going to be LG servce you get under an extended warranty. For me anyway, if the thing breaks after 5 years, it'll come out and be replaced by another new toy. After all, life's too short to keep a dishwasher for 10 or 20 years!

 

[frigilux]

LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA!!! (That's me with my index fingers in my ears.)

After dealing with Smokey-The-Maytag, who was only 2-1/2 years old, I am choosing to block out any talk of problems with LGs. *LOL*

Besides, like Andrew, I rarely keep a dishwasher more than 4 or 5 years. Some new-fangled contraption will come along and I'll do my part to keep the economy afloat.

 

[andrewinorlando]

Well, the LG is home, sitting quietly in the garage, waiting for its moment in the limelight. Looking at it more closely, I'm really very impressed by just how well built the machine is. The quality of the door, the door hinges and springs, and most especially, its racks. Those racks are heavy and hold things firmly in their place...no flopping! Even my tallest wine glasses fit in there (without the upper utensil rack in place) along with large platters below. Nice, very nice. The stainless interior is definitely of a better quality than the GE. A very solidly built machine. I still think its regular retail price is on the high side at $1500, and I'm not sure just how LG came about that price point, since the only other thing in its league at that point is a Miele or maybe a TOL Bosch? Maybe it's that good? Who knows. Guess I'll find out. Still a very attractive, well built product, no skimping on quality of materials, for sure. And it holds a shitload of dishes. Life's Good!!

 

[gansky1]

I have been quite impressed with the models I've seen in the stores and the little experience I've had with the one a client has.

She actually had her Whirlpool installed in the basement when they remodeled the kitchen and liked the LG so well, capacity is adequate for the entire family (11 immediate) and cooking so they rarely use the one downstairs. When we were chatting about the continuing repair saga, I asked if she was using the WP and she got a startled look on her face and truly had forgotten it was there. (How do you FORGET and appliance in your house?? - Oh well...)

 

[frigilux]

Glad your LG is safe at home, Andrew. Let us know when it's hooked up and running. How old is the KA it is replacing?

 

[andrewinorlando]

The KitchenAid is about 20 years old...it's a KUDS22 Superba Selectra...the electronic version of the Superba of that vintage. It's in incredibly good condition and works well. It's going to go live with my cousin. Hers is shot.

 

[frigilux]

I had a TOL KitchenAid (all-pushbutton, with rapid-advance timer), circa '84 or thereabouts. Loved it. Left it behind when I moved. Glad you were able to pass it on to someone.

The first thing you'll notice is how quiet your LG is by comparison.