Samsung 24 In. Stainless Steel Dishwasher - DMT800RHS

Samsung 24 In. Stainless Steel Dishwasher - DMT800RHS

Nice dishwasher - but the interior does seem cramped
We just got this DMT800RH dishwasher a couple of weeks ago to replace our old KitchenAid model. We have a family of 5 and we tend to use our dishwasher a lot - so this thing has already gotten quite a bit of use.

Although we really like this new unit from Samsung, there are a few issues that we weren't expecting.

Before getting into that, let me start with the things this dishwasher does well:

1) When it comes to cleaning dishes, this dishwasher excels! We've put in dishes that never would have come clean in any other dishwasher we've owned - and they come out looking spotless. Since the main purpose of a dishwasher is to clean dishes, I'd have to recommend this Samsung DMT800RH based on the cleaning ability alone.

2) Our old dishwasher actually ran pretty quiet - to the point where we would get comments on how quiet it was. This Samsung, on the other hand, is almost completely silent. It's about the same noise level as a modern refrigerator...

Save your money, this product has engineering flaws!
We've had this dishwasher for 2 months and it worked great. It looks good,the dishes were clean, the delay timer is probably the most impressive on the market. We were thrilled with its performance until one morning it would not turn on. The power console was completely blank. This appears to be a major flaw with this unit because I noticed another reviewer expressed the same problem. Another problem is the part has to be ordered and is not readily available. Also, when the service person took the unit apart to investigate the problem and put it backed together, it started working again. It worked great for TWO DAYS! Then the control unit displayed a different problem. Error message "PE",(Half Load Function error). I bought this unit because I have several other Samsung products with I have been very satisfied with. However,it appears dishwashers is not one of their better products!

So Far Its Good
I have had this model only about a week, and I like it a lot so far. I replaced a 13 yr old Whirlpool that was still working, just really noisy. I was a little hesitant at first seeing some of the DMT300 reviews on dish drying, but my unit does not seem to be having any trouble with this. I used the rinse aid as suggested and our dishes are dryer and cleaner than with our old dishwasher.

I like the display on the front that indicates which cycle it is in. The control buttons are hidden on top, so the cool blue indicator lights on front are nice. The inside of the unit seems bigger than our old model, and it is definitely bigger than some of the Bosch units we looked at. While it is not "silent", I find the noise level to be quite low.

This unit is easy to install yourself, however there are a couple of important points that you should know if you are replacing an old dishwasher:

1) The unit does not come with a power cord, so make sure to pull the one...

Energy Star 24" Dishwasher with 6 Wash Cycles and Touch Screen Control Panel This is one of the quietest dishwashers in its class. This dishwasher has a special insulation system that minimizes noise so it won't disturb you as it runs. It's so quiet, you can leave it on while your children do homework at the kitchen table or you have a conversation with dinner guests. The beautiful and functional stainless steel tub resists staining and improves the drying function by holding in heat. It also cleverly conceals the heating element, which is both functional and practical, allowing you to wash and dry plastics on the lower rack. Features: 90% Dry Efficiency 49 decibels Quiet Operating Volume 6 Wash Cycles 14 Place Settings Capacity NSF-Certified Sanitization Energy Star Compliant Specifications Quick wash feature Ball tipped tines Touch screen controls Hidden (Sump) Heater Nylon 12 rack coating Stainless steel tub material Auto clean sensor technology Twin fan condensing drying system Food disposer Smart auto wash 2-Stage Soft water filtration system 3 Wash arms Water leakage sensor Delicate / China setting Heavy / Pots & Pans setting 4 Fold-down lower rack tines 1 Removable lower rack tine 2 Piece silverware basket Delay start function Cancel & Drain Child Lock 1.28kwh/cycle Energy Performance

• Quietest dishwasher in its class
• Don't pre-rinse, StormWash instead
• Steel tub speeds drying and resists staining
• More flexible design
• Small leak detector with auto shut-off