Whirlpool Power Clean Quiet Partner I vs Quiet Partner II

[hobarthero]

So my question is simple. What is the difference in these machines. The control panel is different but the inside looks identical. I know they made the quiet partner II as recently as 2008-2010ish I believe. I know some people mentioned sticking with units from 2001 and earlier, so I am guessing they made some energy saving changes that lowered performance of these machines? Any information about this would be cool to know.
Thanks,
-Shannon

 

[cam2s]

The power cleans stayed pretty similar mechanically over their run. The biggest differences was between the badges they were sold under. I believe quiet power I vs II refers to the amount of sound deadening. The older units did full two rinses while the newer units made do with a purge and a final rinse. Using the high temp wash will force two rinses on the electronic models anyways. I believe other than the purges/rinses the cycle sequence stayed fairly consistent too. Pots and pans had the thermostatically held pre wash and main wash, normal wash had a prewash and a main wash.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

These dishwashers

are some of the most powerful machines on the planet. Nothing is shocking.

 

[agiflow]

Had the portable I bought in 1990 model # DP8700XT I believe it was and what a powerhouse.Had the machine until I moved last year. Should have taken it with me.

It's probably a Kia by now but it had no rust on the racks or the tub. Loads better than my current Frigidaire but I can't complain. Count our blessings because we have had many.

 

[DADoES]

 
Quiet Partner I vs. Quiet Partner II may be related to level of sound insulation.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

Whirlpool dishwasher!

They also did the same for the new point/voyager platform. As a sidenote, the older power clean units would run the pump in water recirculation mode when the dishwasher would fill. I love that!

 

[DADoES]

 
<blockquote>As a sidenote, the older power clean units would run the pump in water recirculation mode when the dishwasher would fill. I love that!</blockquote> It's not unusual.  KitchenAid did it for years.  Fisher & Paykel DishDrawers do so for sensing the fill level via motor current draw.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

Somebody else

does run their pump throughout the entire cycle on their older models. That somebody would be GE.