Whirlpool WDT790SAYM Gold 24" Stainless Steel Fully Integrated Dishwasher - Energy Star

Whirlpool WDT790SAYM Gold 24" Stainless Steel Fully Integrated Dishwasher - Energy Star

Cleans Well, But with a Few Quirks
This machine is surprisingly quiet compared to our previous Whirlpool Gold (Quiet Partner III) tall-tub model (about 10 years old), and the capacity is about the same. We are pleased with it overall, but having lived with it for a few months, we note the following quirks (or maybe they are actually ingeniously designed "Features" that should have names?)

- "Rinse them Yourself" feature. In other words, shockingly, there is no traditional Rinse and Hold feature. This is surprising given that this machine is almost at the top of Whirlpool's line-up. It's also difficult to "make your own" rinse-and-hold, (ie., let the dishwasher fill, rinse and drain, then cancel the whole cycle), because it's too quiet to know for sure what it's doing.
- "Mystery Pulse" motor/pump. It's probably "okay," but the motor runs in several "pulses" (about half a second each) before starting the cycle. Probably it's priming the drain pump, or centering the motor shaft, or something...but the...

Excellent dishwasher
I've had this dishwasher for a few weeks, and I really, really like it. It gets the dishes clean, it gets the dishes dry, it has a gauge so you can see how much rinse agent you have left, and it has a stainless steel tub--what's not to like?

Why four stars? There are a couple of minor things. The silverware basket has a lot of openwork not only on the sides, top, and bottom, but also between the compartments. It is difficult to avoid having at least some of your items end up lying down on the bottom of the basket. And, while having the basket hanging on the inside of the door saves some room, it means you have to remove the basket to load it, because if you do it as you do the other dishes, the silverware is lying flat on the door. A small thing, though. Their heart was in the right place.

Next, if you have to open the door to insert a forgotten item, you have about a second and a half to close it again before you have to reset the controls. Easy enough, but I'd...

Quiet
Very quiet!! Cleans great!! Very nice quality. Good price for stainless inside and out. Easy to install, good directions. Will recommend whirlpool gold products.

Whirlpool Gold ® Series Dishwasher with Top Rack Wash option

Breakfast bowls and coffee cups don't need to sit in the sink until after lunch or dinner thanks to this model's specialized options. The Top Rack Wash option saves you time and energy by washing dishes in the top rack, so you don't have to wait for a full load to wash a few items. These dishwashers are ENERGY STAR ® and CEE Tier 2qualified and offer intuitive features like the Sensor cycle. By automatically selecting the right wash and dry settings for you load, this cycle cleans tough soils 35% better while using just the right amount of time, energy and water.

Model Number Variations

A similar model may also be listed with select retailer partners under the following model numbers:

WDT790SLYM , ,

This model is similar to these older Whirlpool brand models:

GU3200XTXY

• Sensor Cycle
• Fully Integrated Electronic Controls
• AnyWare Plus Silverware Basket
• Resource - Efficient Wash System
• Adjustable Upper Rack