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KitchenAid KUDD03DT[WH]

Approximate retail price:

$1550

Summary: This KitchenAid dishwasher drawer has
• A soil sensor.
• A plastic tub.
• All hidden controls.
• Adjustable tines.
• Ample flatware slots.

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Type: Dishwasher drawers

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By GM

from La Canada Flintridge, CA

2.0

Get a service contract!

4/10/2013

Pros

Attractive Design

Double Drawer

Energy Efficient

Quiet

Simple Controls

Cons

Awkward Loading

Doesn't Clean Thoroughly

Needs Many Service Calls

Best Uses

Comment:

Probably 1.5 stars. The double-drawer is a good size for 2, maybe 3 people; I don't have to wait for days before running a load. However, the tabs on the inlet/outlet bezel keep breaking off; I've had to replace the bezels at least 4 times in 3 years. The status indicators stop working so you can't tell if the cycle is done; I've replaced those at least 5 times. It often doesn't wash well unless you brush off everything before starting. Still haven't figured out how to best load this; only flutes fit in each of the slots for wine glasses. Usually it dries well. Get a service contract for this dishwasher!

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By LIKES CLEAN DISHES!

from OP, KS

1.0

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY

12/31/2012

Pros

Energy Efficient

Cons

Awkward Loading

Doesn't Clean Thoroughly

Doesn't Dry Well

Long Cycle

Unreliable

Best Uses

Smaller Kitchens

Comment:

IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED MULTIPLE TIMES AND IS STILL UNRELIABLE. THIS MACHINE IS JUST LIKE A GIANT STERILIZER. IF YOU DON'T CLEAN YOUR DISHES THOROUGHLY BEFORE YOU PUT THEM IN, THEY COME OUT DIRTY. I HAD A GREAT OLDER MODEL DISHWASHER THAT WORKED GREAT BEFORE BUT WANTED A DOUBLE DRAWER. WISH I HAD NEVER BOUGHT IT. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By Lboyso

from Medina, WA

1.0

Would never recommend this dishwasher

12/4/2012

Pros

Attractive Design

Cons

Awkward Loading

Doesn't Clean Thoroughly

Doesn't Dry Well

Unreliable

Best Uses

Smaller Kitchens

Comment:

My dishwasher is constantly broken and SEARS appliance service can not seem to send competent people out to fix it. I have been told by repair persons that these are problematic dishwashers and hard to work on. I am ready to replace it (only 2 years old) and get a standard dishwasher that is NOT a kitchenaid.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

The KitchenAid KUDD03DT[WH] is part of the Dishwashers test program at Consumer Reports. The KitchenAid KUDD03DT[WH] Dishwashers features and specs include Self-cleaning filter, Sensor, Stainless-steel tub, Stainless/SS-look option, Adjustable upper rack, Ample flatware slots, Hidden controls. In our lab tests, Dishwashers models like the KitchenAid KUDD03DT[WH] are reviewed on Noise, Overall score, Washing, Cycle time (min.), Ease of use, Energy use. Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the KitchenAid KUDD03DT[WH] based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the KitchenAid KUDD03DT[WH] include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the KitchenAid KUDD03DT[WH].

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