Dishwasher panel-ready recommendation - help!

9 years ago

I'm looking for a recommendation on a dishwasher that can have a custom panel - our last one vented on the top and ruined multiple panels, counter tops and damaged side cabinetry. How is it done correctly? Need to choose a new dishwasher ASAP!

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rrah

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

Bosch makes one, and we've been pleased with our Bosch.

One thing to consider about custom panels for any kind of appliance is that the size needed for the panel may change over the years. When the dishwasher (or fridge in our case) needs to be replaced the original panels may not fit the new appliance. It can be difficult to have a replacement panel made in the future. I searched a lot of websites when we needed to replace a fridge with panels. Even the same brand and generally same model needed different sizes of panels. Our cabinet maker has since retired so it wasn't an option to have new ones made for us as we needed a fridge immediately. Ended up with stainless and will try to replace the rest of the built in appliances with stainless as they die.

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cpartist
9 years ago
Miele
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linzita512
Original Author
9 years ago
Does anyone have experience with Kitchenaid's, how does it compare? Cabinet designer said the can make the box deeper so it will be flush.
cpartist
9 years ago
I had a KA. Won't have one ever again. Piece of garbage. Not like the old days. Go on the appliance forum and you'll see that both Bosch and Miele get the best reviews.
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sis33
9 years ago
I also had a KA. I detested it and consequently rarely used it. It ended up being scrapped!

My first Bosch with a custom panel was back in the 80s. My 2 current Bosch dishwashers with panels are now 11 years old. I have never had a problem with any of them.
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linzita512
Original Author
9 years ago
So where does Bosch vent out the top? And won't ruin cabinets or counters? KA comments are scary, sounds like what happened with our Whirlpool. Miele might be out of budget.
sis33
9 years ago
Bosch dishwashers do not vent. They use a different system where the steam condenses on the stainless steel sides and then the small amount of condensate simply runs into the base of the dishwasher. It works perfectly.
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