KitchenAid 24 In. Stainless Steel Dishwasher - KUDC10IXSS

KitchenAid 24 In. Stainless Steel Dishwasher - KUDC10IXSS

Happy with this decision
I never write reviews, but after my frustration in looking at dishwasher reviews, I felt I needed to. This is a good quality machine for an affordable price. We run ours almost daily and it works great. You use a minimal amount of soap (1/2 the soap dispenser) and the rinse aid and these are clean dishes. Longer cycle than I'm used to but the 1 hour cycle is nice if you don't mind a quick wipe of your dishes before you put them away(or open it and let them air dry). There is noise when it draws water, almost like a pump turning on and off, but the running cycle is quiet. The racks are large, and hold alot of dishes. The silverware tray is roomy as well. I would definitely recommend this if you're looking for a good dishwasher without spending $1,000.

Boy do I wish I'd kept my old dishwasher! [read Oct 2012 update]
I'm in my 60s and have owned five dishwashers since the 1970s. My last dishwasher was a Maytag (non-electronic; had a fan and heating element; full cycle took less than an hour). It was still working fine, but its trays had seen better days, and the heating element smelled bad, so I decided to look for something new.

I bought the Kitchenaid KUDC10IX (that's ten i x). Stainless steel interior; electronic controls (hard to find non-electronic these days). I hate this dishwasher.

1. Full cycle takes a L-O-N-G time to complete, and the Heavy cycle takes even longer. It does have a One-Hour Cycle, but that cycle often leaves food on the dishes. The machine turns the water abruptly on and off, over and over, at the beginning of the cycles. This causes loud thunking sounds in the pipes (our home is only 12 years old) which prompt guests to ask, "What's that booming?!!" No other appliances do this to our plumbing.

2. The trays are very flimsy, and the...



Experience exceptional wash and dry performance that delivers better results (combined wash and dry results of leading premium brands' highest MSRP models; dry testing conducted without rinse aid). A Heat Dry option helps ensure dishes are dry when the cycle ends.

• The Heat Dry option delivers faster and more complete drying by activating a recessed heating element during the drying cycle.
• Fold-down tines in the lower rack improve cleaning performance by keeping tines out of the way, allowing water to clean inside deep or wide dishes.
• The two-position upper rack has manual adjusters that allow the rack to move up or down as needed, and the SatinGlide(R) System allows the rack to move effortlessly.
• Four durable stainless steel wash arms improve cleaning performance by distributing water precisely and powerfully around the dishwasher.
• Sure-Hold(R) Light Item Clips improve cleaning performance by holding lightweight items, such as plastic lids, in place.