I jsut got a Kenomore Elite. I looked at two models Kenmore Elite made by Whirlpool (with a stainless steel interior, some water saving features  sensor wash, which Consumer Reports says may not be all that water saving) and a grinder OR the Kenmore Elite made by Bosch with the sensor wash, a stainless interior, no heating coil inside, and the food trap/filter instead of grinder. Both had adjustable top shelves and numerous other fancy features.

I went with the whirpool -- because I wanted a grinder and I had heard that the bosch one stayed watery for awhile at the end. After a month i love it. Very clean , quiet and dry at the end of the cycle. Survivied thankgsving

I saw the new Elite in an ad. It is an Elite HE. Supposed to use less water and all than the others. I think, but not sure that I also read that it has alternating wash arms like a Frigidaire or a Miele. I wonder who is making this? If it is Bosch look like the element would be enclosed? Maybe someone will buy one and let us know all about it.

It is my understanding that these new models are Whirlpool-made, based on their design used on the European market. I could be wrong ...

I bought the Kenmore Elite model # 13782, back in early September. After a few weeks, the door wouldn't stay closed and it still hasn't been fixed.

Sears CS has been a nightmare. Two repairmen and a replaced latch later and they say I have to have two more visits, even though it's obvious that the latch is defective.

I loved the way the dishwasher cleaned my dishes initially, but since it won't stay closed, it's of no use.

BTW, including model numbers, when posting, is a big help.

Here's a review for the Kenmore Elite 17303 and 13742 from www.consumersearch.com.

"The Kenmore Elite 17303 (*est. $900) is roughly comparable to the Bosch SHE55M02UC. This model has similar features, including a stainless steel tub, delay start, quick-wash cycle, fold-down tines and top-rack-only cycle. It's also a quiet, Energy Star-rated dishwasher. The top rack has height adjusters, so you can raise or lower it to accommodate larger items on the top rack, a feature you won't see on cheaper models. It has a stainless steel exterior. User ratings at Sears.com are very good for this particular dishwasher.

However, reviews indicate that you donÂt have to spend $900 to get clean dishes. Another Kenmore dishwasher, the Kenmore 13742 (*est. $650), performs well in tests and is notably quiet, but it skips a stainless steel tub. This Kenmore dishwasher is also Energy Star rated. It has an adjustable and removable upper rack, a self-cleaning filter, automatic temperature control, food disposer and a delay wash option. The rotating spray jets eliminate the need for soaking or scrubbing very dirty dishes and thereÂs an extra-hot rinse feature. Other conveniences are adjustable tines and a large flatware basket. This model also allows for custom panels to blend in with kitchen cabinets. The Kenmore 13742 is available in three colors - white, black and stainless steel (*est. $750, slightly more expensive). Interestingly, we found a handful of complaints from owners reporting that this model simply does not get dishes very clean. To be fair, we do find a smattering of such complaints about every dishwasher, regardless of price. This model does perform well in measured tests."

Here is a link that might be useful: Consumer Search dishwasher reviews

If the Kenmore 13742 is made by Whirlpool. Does Whirlpool market and sell the same machine under a different name and model. If so could someone post that here. Thanks,
Rolland

I know that Wpool has a model with the SStub but it isn't the HE model. Someone at Sears told me that the deal they have with Wpool is that they come out with the Kenmore model then they (Wpool/KAid) cant come out with it on their models for 6 months. If you noticed that is the way it was with the Turbo Zone washing onthe Kenmore then later it was on WP/KA but called something different/Power Scour or something like that for WP and Pro Scrub for KA.