Rated 1 out of
5
by
Dan B10 from
Lacks features to clean and dry efficiently
This dishwasher is not as efficient as my 15-year-old KitchenAid. The top rack is smaller and difficult to keep glasses upright to clean and dry efficiently. We live in a very dry climate, but even so, the dishes will not fully dry in 8-hours after the door opens. Water clings to the racks and utensil tray. We typically use the Express Wash feature and that leaves soap residue on the plates. Also, in the Express Wash mode, you cannot utilize the high was temp setting. Too bad there is not a heating element designed into this model.
I cannot recommend this dishwasher since it lacks features to properly clean and dry dishes and silverware.
Date published: 2025-03-19
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Dishwasher Murph from
Reduced Capacity
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I called the manufacturer Whirlpool and asked what the equivalent panel ready Kitchen Aide replacement model would ne for my 12 year old dishwasher. After providing the model and serial numbers, I was told there was only 1 replacement option that is panel ready. I went to the local retail dealer and order the unit along with a new Kitchen Aide refrigerator bottom mount 3 door unit.
I’m disappointed in how reduced the capacity is in the new dishwasher. The 2 racks are much smaller. I wished the Whirlpool rep had pointed out that the redesign resulted in a reduced capacity. Not happy but have to live with it, now.
Date published: 2025-08-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bullet_one from
Excellent Dishwasher
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I replaced an earlier model. This is an excellent dishwasher. I really like the open door when finished feature.
Date published: 2024-12-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Mel1208 from
Love KitchenAid
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We are very happy with our new dishwasher. It is very quiet.
Date published: 2024-09-03
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Glo 65 from
Good Cleaner
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The dishwasher “does its duty” and cleans well. The 3 rating is because of a few issues. 1) the plates don’t “stand up” in the bottom rack. 2) The design of the upper rack is difficult for loading cups and glasses and especially wine glasses. 3) The rinse aid holder does not indicate when it’s “full”. In the paper work it said not to overfill but I’ve found no way to determine where full is. 4) The written instructions were not “easy friendly”. Diagrams and clear instructions would be helpful-like where is the full line on the rinse aid container.
Date published: 2025-03-24
Rated 2 out of
5
by
MAKim from
Cleans well; Interior design is poor
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought this dishwasher a couple of months ago after having a model we loved for nearly 20 years. This one pales in comparison. Although it does a great job cleaning, it is obvious that the interior components are of lesser quality. Also the design of the shelves is just terrible. For some reason, whoever thought that making the shelves with “step down levels” (for lack of better term) has obviously never loaded a dishwasher and doesn’t like Tetris. On the top it’s impossible to stack your cups without them tipping over and the flip down plastic pieces to supposedly put utensils on are useless. In addition the lower front makes it hazardous and pieces have fallen off. On the bottom rack there are large spaces that lack bars across them and smaller items can fall through. The utensil holder again with “step down feature” instead of just a flat basket is ridiculous. It makes the utensils protrude into the wand that sets out the water and it also seems smaller than what we are accustomed to. Overall, the design of the interior is really awful.
Date published: 2025-08-11
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Lee in NJ from
Racks are terrible
We had a model KDTM404kps 0 with a third rack and loved it. Our fourth Kitchenaid in multiple homes.
We remodeled and bought the panel ready version of the third rack dishwasher and it is awful.
The inside is smaller, the racks are oddly configured and the bottom rack, as others have stated is impossible to load and keep dishes upright.
What were you thinking???? Please make a replacement middle and lower rack.
Date published: 2024-08-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
CBS711 from
Love my new dishwashet
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am completely satisfied with my dishwasher do .such more room and so quiet when in use!
Date published: 2026-03-16