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GE GDF520PSD[SS]
 
Price range:
$492.30 - $549.00
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Summary:

This GE dishwasher has
• A soil sensor.
• A delayed-start feature.
• A plastic tub.
• No hidden controls.
• Ample flatware slots.

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Type: Conventional dishwashers
About - GE GDF520PSD[SS]

The GE GDF520PSD[SS] is part of the dishwasher test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, dishwasher models like the GDF520PSD[SS] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Washing:
Assessed by running the normal or equivalent cycle to clean a full load--10 place settings of very dirty dishes that were scraped but not rinsed. We examine the dishes and glassware for residual food after cleaning.

Energy use:
For a normal cycle. The largest portion is needed for heating water, both at the water heater and in the machine.

Noise:
Judged during fill, wash, and drain, mainly by a listening panel.

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About This Brand

This company, which touts its innovations and features, is the second-biggest dishwasher brand and has four lines: GE, Profile, Café, and Monogram. Prices range from about $250 for a basic GE model to $1,400 for a Monogram product. In 2006, GE introduced the Smart Dispense feature, which automatically dispenses detergent in the right amount for the load and is found on its high-end Profile, Café, and Monogram models. The Café line offers professional-style models at lower prices than the Monogram series.

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Features & Specs - GE GDF520PSD[SS]
info Sensor Yes
info Self-cleaning filter No
info Stainless-steel tub No
info Hidden controls No
info Ample flatware slots Yes
info Adjustable upper rack No
info Stainless/SS-look option Yes
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