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Kitagrl
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Location: NE Philly suburbs
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Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:32 pm |
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I've had my KitchenAid dishwasher for about four years now and lately its really really not cleaning well. My hub is going to try to get someone to look at it or give us some tips but I know I use it twice as much (at least) as "normal people" what with doing cakes from home and all.
Does anyone know what the best and most reliable dishwasher is? The closest to professional/commercial as possible yet still be for home use? Something that won't easily get clogged up or dirty or whatever? I've read online that some of the supposedly best name brands like Maytag or Bosch have been a disappointment to many....
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Loucinda
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Location: Central Ohio
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Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:01 pm |
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I have a stainless stell Bosch. I love it. There is no heating element in the bottom of it (and it still dries like there is) It is completely stainless inside and out - has quite a few choices as far as wash cycles. It was a good deal when I got it. (BUT I may not be the one to ask, I didn't have a dishwasher the first 32 years of marriage, I have only had one a little over a year now!)
I know Maytag makes a SS one too - if you liked the one you have, you can always get an newer model. |
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kel58
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Joined: Aug 20, 2008
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Location: Stratford, Ontario
Birthday: Jul 08
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Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:28 pm |
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We have a maytag and I love it. Gets pretty much everything (within reason)clean o nthe first go around i dont prewash/rinse and fill it up as much as i can. Good luck with your choice! |
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grandmom
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Location: Frankfort, KY
Birthday: Jan 14
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Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:54 pm |
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Paraphrasing Consumer Reports, these three models all were Recommended Buys for cleaning ability, energy efficiency and noise level, in order rated, but only 1 point difference amongst the three (80,79,78 ):
Kenmore 1374[2]
Bosch SHE33M0[2]UC
Whirlpool Gold GU2300XTV[Q]
These models above MSRP $720, $600, $550.
Recommended models are not necessarily the highest rated. Two Bosch models were the highest rated (83,82), the top at $1550, the second at $850:
SHX98M0[9]UC
Evolution 500 SeriesSHE55M1[2]UC |
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grandmom
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Location: Frankfort, KY
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Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:56 pm |
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Might add that I've been using a Kenmore for over 15 years, the same model. It was a portable that I subsequently had converted to undercounter. It was their top of the line. Not once, ever, has it left a dirty dish. I don't scrape or rinse. I run it at least once every day.
I want the dang thang to die so I can get that #2 rated Bosch, but it won't!! |
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vagostino
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Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:04 pm |
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Bosch!!!! I have all Bosch/thermador appliances. The bosh oven and refrigerator are JUNK, but the dishwasher is AWESOME!!!! the repair guy that comes to my house almost every month for my fridge and oven told me that he doesn't understand why those are so bad when the dishwasher is soo good! He says that Bosh makes the best dishwashers.
you can't tell when is running, it gets the dishes washed and dried in 1/2 hour....I LOVE IT! |
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grandmom
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Location: Frankfort, KY
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Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:27 pm |
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In half an hour??? I swear... that old Kenmore is about to have an unfortunate accident... |
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vagostino
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Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:32 pm |
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| grandmom wrote: | | In half an hour??? I swear... that old Kenmore is about to have an unfortunate accident... |
I swear....I couldn't believe it! Mind you is in "quick wash" mode...but it does the trick for regular soiled dishes and pans. I don;t even rinse them and they get done with no dirt.
As much as I hate my other bosch stuff, I love this dishwasher! And it is soo quiet! If I'm next to it and the TV is on I cannot hear it!
Remember...only bosch dishwashers! Don't EVER get a bosh oven!! |
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Kitagrl
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Location: NE Philly suburbs
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Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:32 pm |
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Half hour? My Kitchenaid takes forever....and its fairly new! |
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Kitagrl
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Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:34 pm |
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What about greasy buttercream bowls??? I swear that's gotta be what's making mine have issues, although mine is supposedly able to handle non rinsed dishes...I do rinse some of the buttercream off, of course, I don't put chunks of it in there. |
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vagostino
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Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:41 pm |
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| Kitagrl wrote: | | What about greasy buttercream bowls??? I swear that's gotta be what's making mine have issues, although mine is supposedly able to handle non rinsed dishes...I do rinse some of the buttercream off, of course, I don't put chunks of it in there. |
No problem if you scrape it really well and if the frosting doesn't have shortening.
One time I put a crisco covered measuring cup and it was a mess!!! The whole load was covered in greasy stuff! never again! when I use crisco I just put it in my soapy water bowl and then in the dishwasher if needed.
IT's the only time something came out dirty....it even cleans the oatmeal bowls. |
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sweetflowers
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Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:20 pm |
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I hate my kitchenaid too. It leaves dishes really dirty, even though they are all rinsed before going in. It has to be the hard water build up, but I can't get it clean and the rinse aid potion is frozen shut so I can't use that either, the thing is only 3 years old too. It also takes hours to run, even on the shortest cycle. |
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Kitagrl
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Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:44 pm |
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| sweetflowers wrote: | | I hate my kitchenaid too. It leaves dishes really dirty, even though they are all rinsed before going in. It has to be the hard water build up, but I can't get it clean and the rinse aid potion is frozen shut so I can't use that either, the thing is only 3 years old too. It also takes hours to run, even on the shortest cycle. |
You too eh? *sigh*
I guess I should not be letting ANY shortening go in it....however I make so much icing that it seems sort of worthless if I have to wash all my mixing bowls and cups and spatulas by hand!
We are having someone come out to look at it on Thursday. We'll see if he can find anything wrong. It worked great for the first couple years but lately its just not doing the job. Seems like appliances only last for a few years these days before you end up shopping for a replacement. Its terrible. I remember my parents rarely bought new appliances.....those things lasted forever. |
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vagostino
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Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:51 pm |
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what if you soak your bowl in super hot water after you use it and then put it in the dishwasher?
I always fill my kitchen aid bowl with soapy water and put all my cake tools in it so they don;t get crusty hard....
I just do it for the tools and not the bowl, but i notice that the bowl is pretty clean when i dump the water...is an easy step that doesn't involve scrubbing ... |
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lexi55033
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Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:13 pm |
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My "day" job is working at an appliance store. It's a smaller family-owned store that is 4th generation now. Bosch is the ONLY dishwasher that we will sell there!!! (and yes, we're a Maytag dealer too) I would HIGHLY recommend Bosch!!! We have 2 of them in our own house and I love them both!! I would NEVER buy a different brand of dishwasher ever again after having owned a Bosch.
However, with that said, knowing the Bosch product line extensively from working with them every day, I would not recommend the cheaper lower-end models. The old saying is definitely true, that you get what you pay for. I would definitely stay away from the Ascenta line (lower end Bosch). The models that I would personally recommend are the Evolution or Integra model lines (mid-upper range Bosch). SHE45 or SHE55 (last year's models) or SHE43P0 or SHE43P1 (this year's models) are the best value for the money.
Hope that helps!
Angie |
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