The Future of Builder Grade Dishwashers is Here

Automatic Washer - The world's coolest Washing Machines, Dryers and Dishwashers

Help Support :

I have a Miele dishwasher and always use the heated dry. When the cycle is finished, I just open the door slightly and let the interior cool down. It is an easy solution to not having water drip onto the clean dishes in the lower rack...just remove the dishes from the lower rack first rather from the upper rack.

Gary
 
this may or may not be true... and I can't remember where I read it It was about ovens and dishwashers and their longevity or something along those lines. In the article, it said to extend the life of them, don't use the dry cycle or self cleaning cycle...something about the heat and control boards... I can see that with the super high temp of a self cleaning oven, but not a dishwasher.. but I distinctly remember reading that in the article or maybe it was a post...

I have used the dry cycle in my dishwasher and I feel like the ultimate result isn't as good as opening, shaking racks and using a fan while I go do something else for an hour or so.. the dishes are bone dry.

It is crazy what a difference rinse aid makes though. Mine ran out and I forgot to fill it and I could totally tell... It took the fan longer to dry them.
 
I've always had the energy saver button pushed in on both of my DW's and if I'm paying attention just open the door, jiggle the racks, and let the steam out. Then I'll either close it and let the fan finish the cycle or I'll prop the door open with a pot holder to keep the heat in but let the steam come on out. My mother has been doing this since 1974 with her first KDS17A and I just took after her. Most of the time the plastic items will continue drying due to residual heat. If I let the fan finish there will still be water on plastic. Doesn't bother me really either way.
 
In about 2017 I bought a new GE dishwasher, it was a MOL I suppose.  It did have 2 wash arms, and it took me a while to realize that they did not run at the same time.  The noise in the tub changed when the active arm changed from one to the other.  I didn't necessarily object, just figured that whatever was controlling this action would be just another point of potential failure/problems over time.  It didn't matter as the controls went out after 3 years (it had a touchpad control panel).  I put it on the curb and it didn't stay out there 30 minutes until it was gone.  It was replaced by the absolute BOL GE model with an analog timer and one switch (heated dry on/off).  It was by no means quiet, and lived an easy life as I rarely cook and so it was routinely loaded with cereal bowls, glasses, and coffee mugs.  I loved it, and it appears that GE no longer offers that model.

 

Currently I am using the GE Potscrubber that I gave my parents in 1994 and it works fine.  When the time comes to replace it, my plans are to go with the Whirlpool version of the Amana mentioned above.  They're basically identical, but the Whirlpool does offer the option of a cool (unheated) dry, which is my preference.

 

lawrence
 
I've have very good results with my Bosch SHU43C06UC dishwasher, which from the serial number appears to have been made in 2004 (sounds about right). It really has never failed me. I have however got tired of cleaning the bottom filter screen, so what I normally do is to rinse off as much debris on the items I place in it to minimize that stuff. The Bosch 43C does seem to take about 2 hours to run a load, though, at least on the "Power Scrub Plus" setting, which is what I normally use. I figure if the thing is going to wash my dishes it needs to do the best job possible ;-). One of these days I may run it on the "regular" cycle just to compare times and results.

 

I only run it about twice a week, so it's not a huge utility hit. I think!

 

Before the Bosch I had some POS American brand, the name of which now escapes me. Awful piece of junk. Plastic interior and all that. The Bosch has a stainless interior, and I think that's a big plus.

 

 
 
Bosch SHU43C06UC

I have had the same model, which I got in 2005. It had the control panel replaced due to a recall. The interior of the dishwasher looks great, and it still cleans as well as it did when I got it. I scrap but don’t rinse, and check the filter every couple of months, but usually not much of anything in there.
 
I did not expect the GE to perform as well as it had. I am surprised and pleased by how well it does. I almost never pre rinse and I scrape only when there are large-size bits of debris. Except for two instances where an item needed to be rewashed, everything has come out to my satisfaction regardless of whether I use pods or powder and regardless of how heavily soiled an item is. The GE completely and consistently cleans glass casseroles with baked-on food. It passes the dried egg test and the dried meat sauce (BBQ sauce) test. This may be my faulty perception, but pods seem to have the edge over powder in this machine which is disappointing since I prefer powder. The white stuff at the bottom of the tub gradually faded out and I finished it off with a dampened sponge. With all cycles including the no-heat 1 Hour Wash cycle, all items are dry, but that plastic interior we've been discussing is still wet and stays wet for over a day. If I have the time or I'm sufficiently annoyed by it, I will wipe down the interior.

At this time, I have had none of the trouble with the door latch that just about all negative reviews have experienced. But it's early days so we will see what we will see. Here's hoping that the latch holds up until I quit the place this August.

The flimsy cutlery basket flexes excessively causing flatware items to occasionally bunch together if I carelessly load them.

Final score: I'd give the GE four out of five stars.
 
This is a older thread and while it seems to be -bumped- as it's a recent thread, I'll chime in on even -uber deeziner- Dishwashers.

While I appreciate the LED lights, and auto open door, etc on the new *uber high end* dishwashers, even the Miele Platinum level dishwasher, I would say about 5-6 years ago, even the Stainless was cheaper that of yesteryears. It was noticeable enough. Thinner for sure as if you put a pot handle slightly protruding, and closed the door - you might have put a dent to it. Sign of times I suppose
 
The best drying dishwasher I've ever had was my Maytag non-reverse rack 1997 model. Since then, I had a new GE that came with our new house, and a KitchenAid TOL. The GE caught fire as the control board would often turn on the heating element, but not fill with any water. The KitchenAid washes well, but its drying performance is dismal. I swear the circulation fan has COPD.
 

Similar threads

G
GE Builder-Grade Dishwashers
Replies
1
Views
4
gelaundry4ever
G
ryner1988
Is this a Bobload?
Replies
15
Views
16
appnut
appnut
N
Frigidaire Dishwasher OrbitClean Spray Arm Issue
2
Replies
34
Views
36
combo52
combo52
W
i just bought a new flagship Siemens dishwasher (SN27YI82DT) and I have many questions.
Replies
13
Views
31
henene4
H
michaelz08
My thoughts on the Miele G7166
2
Replies
31
Views
32
foraloysius
foraloysius

Latest posts

Back
Top