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User Reviews about Whirlpool : GU2475XTVY 24in Fully Integrated Dishwasher with 6 Automatic Cycles Stainless Steel

Ah, where to start. First, if you can avoid "Energy Star" -- DO IT! Every major fault of this dishwasher traces back to the Energy Star rating. To use this dishwasher you have to:

1. Pre-wash all dishes in the sink (rinse, scrub)
2. Run hot water in the sink
3. Run the dishwasher
4. Inspect all dishes as you remove them, because some will still be dirty
5. Dry the dishes before you put them away (towel dry, or leave door open for a few hours)

Step 2 is impossible to do if you choose the delayed start option. The manual doesn't say how much this reduces the quality of the wash cycle.

What can I say that is good? The layout of the dishwasher is excellent. The lower & upper racks are roomy and not confined by pillers and other blockages. The sideways jets of water seem to help. The unit is very quiet and uses little electricity. I think it would be an untrue exageration to say that the unit uses little water, due to steps 1 and 2.

Here are some more flaws. The insullation marked "keep it on the unit" cannot fit in a standard sized dishwasher hole. Wash cycle takes 3 to 4 hours. The "light items clip" is a joke (there are two cheap pieces of plastic), and there are only 4 wine glass clips; so I wouldn't buy this unit for those advantages. By default, the unit will NOT dry your dishes, and if you ask for a drying cycle, then some but not all of the dishes come out dry for us in Colorado, which is nearly a desert. I can't imagine the dry cycle does much of anything in a humid climate. The installation instructions are amazingly poor; for example, the last step is "install the handle on the door" and includes a statement that this will be easiest to do if you lay the unit on it's side. Kinda hard to do after installation is complete! The pre-wash, inspect, and towel dry steps mean that using this unit involves is a lot more physical labor than my old dishwasher did.

The controls are on top of the door. The manual doesn't tell you how to use them. You need to press the settings you want, press "start", and then close the door quickly.

My conclusion: this unit is probably as good as any "Energy Star" dishwasher can get. -- Probably as good as an "Energy Star" dishwasher can be

As usual, I spent a whole lot of time looking for a replacement dishwasher. Looked at a lot of models, and narrowed the choices down to models from Whirlpool, Bosch and KitchenAid.

The high end Bosch and Kitchenaid models were great - read nothing but good things (for the most part) about their performance, and they are very, very quiet. But, cost was a factor, and I just couldn't see paying more than one grand for a dishwasher (and some are a LOT more than a grand!).

Looked into Whirlpool since they get excellent reliability ratings from the "consumer" magazine. This model caught my eye since it offered a fully-integrated panel (i.e., the controls are hidden) and some nice convenience features. So far, it has been a top-notch performer.

The potscrubber feature works very well, and is identical to the one on the Kitchenaid (not unexpected, since Whirlpool owns Kitchenaid). Love the movable cutlery basket! You can hang it on the door for more room, or put it on the front or side of the lower tray. If loaded properly, silverware comes out clean no matter where you put the basket. If, however, you tend to just toss in forks and spoons and not arrange them, you'll want to put the basket on the lower rack so it gets more direct spray time.

The interior is light gray with a tile-type pattern. It's plastic, so it's not as fancy looking as stainless. But, I care more about what the dishwasher looks like from the outside, and the stainless steel outside looks great. It also has a unique feature among hidden control models in that the steam vent is on the front of the machine, and not the top. That's important to keep the steam from hitting the bottom of your counters. Can't figure out why everyone else doesn't do it that way.

Many different cycles to choose from including regular, adaptive (which uses sensors to figure out what to do), high temp and sanitary rinse. Lots of nice little touches, such as foldable tines and clips to hold light plastic items so they don't flip over during the wash cycle.

Noise levels are very low. No, it is not as whisper quiet as a higher end machine, but the sound level is not at all objectionable.

Excellent value - lots of features, works well, looks great, holds a boat-load of dishes, and has lots of convenience features. Can't ask for more than that!

>>>>>>>Update June 2010: It's been a year since I've had this, and I'm still 100% satisfied with the machine. I run about 2-3 loads per week and so far I've not had one item not come out perfectly clean. I use an enzyme-based detergent and the rinse-aid. Settings that work for me are adaptive wash with the high-temp option.

I usually run the machine after dinner and then unload it the next morning. To save on electricity, I don't use the heated dry. I find that dishes come out completely dry, but plastic items are sometimes damp, especially if it's humid out. Usually the plastic is not damp enough to warrant a towel dry except for a few pieces that I have with a recessed base - enough water collects in the indentation to warrant a quick pass with a towel before putting it back into the shelf.

I've tried the sanitizing rinse and that does help dry items a little bit better. I tend to use that only when I have really greasy dishes and want an extra high temp rinse to ensure all grease is gone.

Zero mechanical problems so far. Hope this keeps up! -- Impressive performance at a good price

I have owned Whirpool dishwashers since my first home 30 years ago. The last one was 14 years old and never had a service call. When doing my remodel I was offered many high end units. Some costing $1300 to $1800. I looked at an Electrolux dishwasher that sold for $1300 . It had no hard food disposer and I would have to bend over to empty a messy screen. No Thanks! I found this unit and it blends in with all of the other kitchen appliances I have. It is as good as my last one. Quiet and cleans great.
This is the best Dishwasher Whirpool has made to date! -- Best Whirpool Dishwasher Yet