Large capacity & consistently clean dishes
Submitted by BusyParent -
1/19/2022
We've been using the GE Top Control with Plastic Interior Dishwasher with Sanitize Cycle & Dry Boost 1-3x a day for several weeks. The last few dishwashers I've had, whether new or several years old, I've always checked each item for cleanliness before putting away. Inevitably, with these other dishwashers, a few items would go right back in for a second wash or after a second wash, set aside for a hand scrub. I just realized I have gained enough confidence in this GE dishwasher that I'm not checking at all - I'm just putting away. I usually select "normal" wash and "dry boost" and sometimes "wash temp boost" for perfectly clean, dry dishes. I've tried liquid detergent and detergent pacs/pods - both have worked great. I haven't bothered with loose powder or powder tabs. The machine is easy to use - the touch control panel is easy to understand (and wipe clean), although sometimes I have to push a touchpad a few times for it to awaken. The stainless front rarely appears dirty and also easily wipes clean. It's a cabinet depth installation which I appreciate because our dishwasher is in a tight space across from an island - no precious inches are wasted on a door or door handle protruding whatsoever. The utensil baskets' slots are plentiful and varied in size so there's a spot for everything including small chef's knives and my older silverware with thicker/wider handles.
My favorite feature is the third rack - it's perfect for shallow items - utensils, cookie cutters, condiment cups, kids food storage containers (some lids are better sideways on second shelf; they may not dry lying flat on the third). I used to lose a lot of real estate on the second shelf to small items, so I love this rack. You could easily remove the rack if you have larger items to put on the second shelf and need extra height.
There are other great features such as...
-Digital display countdown clock so you know how much time is left
-Adjustable second shelf - easily raise or lower the self's position (best done before loading) to accommodate extra room on bottom shelf (e.g. large pots) or second shelf (e.g. tall water bottles)
-Bottle jets (you need to select "bottle jets" for the cycle if you'd like to run them)
-Steam/Sani (will loosen baked on messes)
-Wash zone selector if you want to run a cycle with either just the 2nd or 3rd rack full
-Hard food disposer
-Water leak sensor
The downside:
-The first 10-20 washes there was what I can only describe as a strong "plastic-y" smell when opening the door for unloading. That has dissipated considerably.
-When a load is done, there is a loud tone that sounds like it could belong to a child's toy - looking at the manual, I should be able to turn it off.
-Noise level is the same as any other dishwasher I've had. Don't assume newer = quieter.
-For aesthetics, I wish the handle was a little less conspicuous.
-Doesn't come with UltraFresh vent system or Microban coating features as some newer GE models do - that would have been great, but no big deal.
Bottom line:
I get clean dishes, every time. I am very happy with this product.
Originally posted on www.ge.com
Yes, I recommend this product
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