Whirlpool Gold Dishwasher Series Checked Out

Products of the Whirlpool Gold dishwasher series rank in the upper-mid range of dishwasher brands. Models of this line are featuring technologies you would not expect at this price level.

The temperature and soil sensor technology (6th Sense™) in this series senses the grade of soiling of a load and will automatically adjust water temperature, amount needed for a cycle and cycle length to achieve best cleaning results at the most energy efficient level. This will help to wash more economically in the end as a load is neither overly long washed, nor needing a repeat cycle due to food remains on dishes or pans.

The loading capacity has been improved through the super capacity tall tub that is 3 inches taller in the inside giving more space even for awkward sized dishes and large items. Although it is taller inside, the outside measurements are still the same as for a standard dishwasher.

Loading flexibility got better through the AnyWare™ silverware basket or its larger sized sibling, the AnyWare™ Plus basket. This basket can be put onto the outside of the lower rack or even into the door. EZ-2-Lift™ adjustable upper rack can be lowered down so that you can load larger items into the upper rack when needed.

The six washing cycles include a short 30-minute program for glass ware or only lightly soiled dishes, so you won’t need to wait a full-length cycle for a load of glasses. This comes very handy when you are giving a party or celebrating a family event.

To cut down water- and energy expenses the PowerScour™ (US) or PowerClean™ (UK) technology with its 36 extra water-jets on the bottom of every Whirlpool Gold dishwasher make it unnecessary to pre-soak or pre-scrub heavily soiled dishes and pans. Consumers who own a model of this series write in their reviews that this really works, unless it is badly burnt in remains or stains on pots or pans. The machine does not use extra water for this function. Again, this helps to keep water consumption down to 13 L per cycle.

AquaSteam™ and SaniRinse™ are features that help to kill food-hygienically risky germs and bacteria.
You can protect your and your family’s health from harmful microbes effectively enough. AquaSteam™ does also soak dried on food remains, so these can be washed away easily.

The Price for all that high-end technology?
You’d expect probably a price ranging in the 1k area, but you might find it surprising: a Whirlpool Gold GU2700XTS built-under tall tub model est. price comes at around $600 - 700.

Consumers are generally fairly satisfied with models of this line. They report sparkling clean and dry dishes and glasses and quietness during operation. Compared to other brands they find it reliable.

However, quite a lot consumers complain about a relatively short life time: individual machines stopped working after a few months – 3 years and needed serious repairs done or even being replaced.

According to tests of ConsumerReports Whirlpool ranks amongst the more reliable brands.