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This is a portable 18 inch dishwasher. I selected this model because it had a stainless steel tub, and after some research it seemed that dishwashers with steel tubs are better. I picked sears because they deliver, and their appliances are generally affordable and reliable.

The service from sears was awful. In most cases, I wouldn%26rsquo;t describe the service unless I was reviewing a store, but Kenmore products can only be bought from Sears. When I made the order over the internet they refused to let me choose or change the delivery date. I was forced to take time off work, despite the fact that I had the next day off. The delivery people did not unpack the dishwasher or show me how to hook it up to the sink. I was later told that this service cost $10, but it wasn%26rsquo;t offered.

I was looking for a portable dishwasher since my apartment doesn’t have one. The Whirlpool Portable DP840SWSX Dishwasher caught my eye while looking at different websites.

This little machine is as compact as it can be, but works just as well as any full-sized built-in I’ve ever used. It was easy to install, easy to load, and easy to operate. The instructions are thorough, well-written, and have excellent graphics. It has some substantial weight to it, but it is very easy to maneuver and move around on its casters.

Purchase: Wife and I purchased this late last Winter, so I’m guessing we’ve been using it for about 5 months. Bought because of all the CR propaganda rating it a top buy and regret it.

Sound: The machine is quiet, audable, but still quiet enough to have a conversation around.

Install: Straight forward. Better then expected.

Cleaning: Cutlery was very good. Everything else was no better then the 25 year old Kenmore it replaced, some things worse (pots and pans, despite the turbozone, were a disappointment).

I never thought buying a dishwasher was going to be so difficult and consume so much time and energy! The Electrolux EIDW6305G (stainless) is the third dishwasher I’ve had in my home in the last month and a half.

I am not a person who creates problems, normally I am happy with my purchases. I have never returned a major appliance in my life until now!

The KitchenAid KUDM03FT works well. It gets dishes clean, it’s easy to operate, it’s attractive, and it’s very quiet - quieter than most KitchenAid dishwashers, let alone those from other manufacturers. The last is vitally important to me because the master bedroom in my house adjoins the kitchen, and the dishwasher isn’t more than eight feet from the head of my bed. It’s quiet enough that I can sleep through the wash cycle with the bedroom door open.

There is good news and bad news about this dishwasher. First the good. This dishwasher is quiet. That is one of the best features about it. In addition, it has a large capacity so that I can wash my stock pots and large platters without a hassle.

The rack height is not adjustable. That is okay because there is a lot of space between the two racks. You can load a lot of dishes into this refrigerator and they still come clean.

Another feature that I liked was the food grinder. You did not have to rinse the dishes first. They came out clean the first time.

This is the second time in three years I’ve had to slip into Lowes appliance department to find a dishwasher. Read my revised epinion on my KitchenAid dishwasher that after three repairs, Lowes seriously no-hassle warranty department sent me a gift card for the full price of the only KitchenAid in America that failed…repeatedly…in my kitchen. Please hear me though; my in-laws and millions of others bought KithcenAids and they’re working well. For me it reminded me that NO appliance company is perfect.

The dishwasher itself has been wonderful, until the breakdown (my issues with that are at the end of the review).

This dishwasher is relatively quiet. I hate to admit it, but the primary reason for the purchase of such a pricey dishwasher was not quality or cosmetic, but simply it offered controls that can be hidden. I have a toddler that was forever turning on the dishwasher! When my old unit started to go, this one was nice, got decent reviews, and had HIDDEN CONTROLS!

The racks are adjustable, which is great if you have larger or taller pots/pans that are dishwasher safe.