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I agree Homedad, also calibrating with an SPL meter helps.

Automatic dishwashers.....cleaning ladies?? You mean that sort of stuff actually exist?

Our Whirlpool dishwasher absolutely refuses to clean dishes properly unless they have been pre-washed in the sink beforehand and the last cleaning lady(?) we had got to the point where she wanted more money and the phrase "No habla Ingles" cropped up every time we asked her why the work wasn't getting done. I've heard she since went on strike, celebrated 'Cinco de Mayo' and now things are going well for her. I'm glad!

Good luck Tom!

That was a little too political and stereotypical for comfort, BB.

What, do you think I'm lying Peter? Not a damn thing stereotypical or political about the truth.

Ignoring the racism...

Tom - one thing we were told to look for is a "plumbed" top uh... jet thing... some of them (even in your price range!) just kind of gravity feed the water down from the top... if there's a pipe that actually seals and allows that water to be pressurized apparently it works a LOT better. We got one that fits UNDER the rack and sprays up... for all my glasses.

Also, look at tall tubs... all I wash are Pepsi glasses, but the bakers around me say they're good for cutting boards and baking sheets.

Ours even has a turbidity detector... it monitors the water going out and if it finds there are still food particles after the rinse, it automatically adds another rinse.

Bren R.

Tom, you apparently have decided to pass on the used/newly replaced unit Pete has in his possession.

We were forced into doing some dishwasher research a few months ago. However, I remembered the Homeowner's Warranty that came with the purchase of the house. Faster than you can say "freebie, except for the $75 deductible", the entire dishwasher was essentially rebuilt and has been working famously ever since.

Your list of choices was similar in scope to our summary. However, all of the research pointed us to Kitchenaid for all the right reasons (features, reliability, workmanship, etc). Price aside, the user info and reviews I ferreted out point to this line as the one you want at the end of the day.

A bit pricey, but quality tells in the end. We normally back off one or two from the top of the line (esoteric features you pay for and don't use). Kitchenaid is my recommendation and it will also make Mrs.Tom happy, thereby giving you a little peace along the way.

If she doesn't like the dishwasher, I'd suggest Pete's approach - buy her a kayak.

It is OBVIOUSLY all about making Mrs. Tuttle happy She wants a sailboat, not a kayak. It is not a realistic approach at this time.

I narrowed the choices to the Jenn Air 1100 and the Kitchenaid F front in either the I or P line. She is going to choose between the two when she has some time to go to the store with her pans, sheets, etc. I think we've (again) reconsidered the finish, and may save a couple hundred by going with black instead of stainless.

Gentlemen, thank you very much for your help. This is a great community.

Will you be installing it yourself? I have a few recommendations, if so....

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and may save a couple hundred by going with black instead of stainless.

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I dunno, I used to be a fan of stainless when I saw it in show homes, now that I see it in real life situations... it's really REALLY hard to keep clean... especially in a dishwasher... which takes slight spills loading and unloading... and then the venting of steam...

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Will you be installing it yourself? I have a few recommendations, if so....

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Recommendation #1 - don't ask Peter to help you.

Oddly, and plumbing is NOT my forte... I had no problems installing ours... well, besides the necessary water running down into my armpit from disconnecting the old feed line.

Bren R.

If your water supply is already plumbed with a something that can accept a screw-on reinforced braided metal hose, it'll make life a whole lot easier. The right parts, regardless, help, too.