Imagine a classroom. Now imagine a quiet classroom; silent isn’t it? A quiet classroom is considered to have around 40 decibels. The KitchenAid KDTE334GPS Dishwasher runs at 39 dBA, which is practically like a whisper around your ears.
At a Glance Kitchenaid KDTE334GPS Dishwasher | ||
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The KitchenAid KDTE334GPS Dishwasher is for the modern kitchen. Its stainless steel design, a coarse handlebar, and all the controls on top add a premium feel to your kitchen. It comes with three racks, with an adjustable top rack, and lots of space for utensils. The dishwasher also comes with two spray arms, and thanks to their intricate shapes and positions, the water reaches every corner. One of its unique features is the ‘bottle wash’ option; it allows you to thoroughly wash out residue inside bottles. However, for its price range, there is room for improvement.
How They Look & What’s Special
The silver and glossy look is fingerprint-resistant and gives the dishwasher an industrial appearance inside and out. The build is strong, and the feel is premium to touch. Its textured handlebar provides you with a firm grip, and upon pulling it outwards, the top controls that were otherwise out of sight now available for use. It has a blue light that indicates when the machine is operating, and the KitchenAid brand logo is located towards the bottom. Inside, the two spray arms on the top and the bottom spray clean any dish, thanks to the four jets on the bottom arm. This dishwasher comes with a newly replaced addition, its filters; they are the major contributors to the minimal noise at 39 dBA instead of conventionally used grinders. The third rack is a great addition for getting more washed in one cycle; however, because of its flat structure, bowls and ladles or any such round-shaped dishes or utensils will not fit.
Let’s Get Real – How Well Does It Perform?
The top controls give you five options to choose from for a wash cycle; ProWash, Tough, Normal, and a speed cycle category with two options; Express Wash and Rinse only.
The ProWash option can take a maximum of three hours. It operates with an optical sensor that deals with the amount of detergent detect the temperature of the water, and the amount of soil. These help to automatically regulate cycle time and how much water is used to give the best cleaning results.
However, this dishwasher does a brilliant job of drying the dishes even before the cycle is complete. The heating metal rod at the bottom and the fan enhance the drying process by heating and drying the dishes efficiently. Customers have had no complaints; whether you use the ProDry or the Extended ProDry option, both give out adequate results. Moreover, even the Express Wash dries out the dishes quite well without using the ProDry or the Extended ProDry options at all.
Now let us finally get to the pressing matter that may probably be the most significant factor in your decision to purchase this Kitchenaid dishwasher; the cleaning performance in reality. What the users have reminded us of time and time again is its poor performance in terms of dishwashing – its literal purpose. It is known to have performed poorly in the spinach food stain test. Regardless of the feature-packed attraction, the customers stressed the importance of scraping and rinsing the dishes every time before loading them in the dishwasher. This can understandably be the deal-breaker for many of us.
Room For Improvement
Customers have come with high praise for the noiseless operating this dishwasher brings, and for some this may be the standout factor. Throughout history, the noise that dishwashers make has remained a headache for customers and as times have passed, manufacturers have brought innovative changes to best deal with noise reduction. This KitchenAid dishwasher provides an almost silent dishwasher in the KDTE334GPS model. There have been complaints regarding the third rack’s flat structure, as it only fits cooking tools or essentially small items. This is precise because other models of the same price range provide a wider space in their third racks for bowls and spoons, etc. Lastly, its long wash cycles have been an issue for some, but if you’re the type to turn it on and carry on with your day, this should not be a cause for concern.
Summing It All Up
The KitchenAid KDTE334GPS Dishwasher is the right choice for you if you are looking for a touch of class in your kitchen that also performs almost silently. It’s noiseless operating is a major attraction. However, there is room for improvement in its dishwashing capabilities and wash cycle durations, especially when it does not necessarily give you a bang for your buck. Therefore, you may consider other options that come with a greater value for similar prices.