KitchenAid KUDE60SXSS Review

KitchenAid
KUDE60SXSS
Architect Series II
Place Settings: 16
Width: 24"
Discontinued

Sanitize

Cycles

13

& Options

Energy

307

kWh Per Yr

Water

1075

Gal Per Yr

Sound

43

dbA

Cost

$1749

MSRP

Ratings Guide

Best

Better

Good

Fair

Poor

Dishwasher Pros and Cons Summary
Cleaning	BETTER - Uses a high temperature sanitizing rinse to help remove deposits and bacteria. High temperature water coupled with the right detergent is one of the keys to getting your dishes and silverware clean and disinfected.	✔
Cycles	BEST - Total cycles and options is 38% higher than average and ranks in the top 5% of new dishwashers for BEST selection and flexibility. Enables you to choose the most appropriate functions for your particular needs.	✔
Energy	FAIR - Estimated annual electricity use is 14% higher than average and ranks in the bottom 20% of new dishwashers for FAIR power usage. This KitchenAid dishwasher is not Energy Star qualified.
Water	POOR - Estimated annual water use is 43% higher than average and ranks in the bottom 10% of new dishwashers for POOR water consumption. It uses about 319 gallons more water annually than the average new dishwasher.
Sound	BEST - Ranks in the top 5% of new dishwashers for BEST noise suppression with sound levels that are 15% lower than average. It is 8 dbA quieter than average (a 3 dbA difference is like doubling the distance from the dishwasher).	✔
Cost	POOR - Ranks in the bottom 1% of new higher-cost dishwashers for POOR affordability. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $1749 is 108% higher than average. The KitchenAid KUDE60SXSS is priced about $907 more than average.

Cleaning Ratings
Spray Jets	No Spray Jets - High pressure water spray jets are not available with the KUDE60SXSS model. Jets are featured on about 35% of new dishwashers and are effective on dishes with baked-on food or grease.
High Temp	High-Temp Option - Includes the option to choose a high-temperature wash cycle. Really hot water is one of the most important ingredients for dissolving hardened food and producing clean dishes.	✔
Steam	No Steam Option - Like most new dishwashers, this model does not have the capability to generate steam. High-temperature water vapor can be an effective means of loosening baked-on or dried food deposits.
Wash Levels	5 Wash Levels - Standard number of wash levels that allow streams of water to saturate dishes from many different angles and directions. More wash levels promotes more thorough cleaning.	✔
Sensor Washing	Sensor Washing - Uses one or more sensors to measure soil content, load level, and/or water temperature. The KitchenAid KUDE60SXSS sensors automatically make adjustments to ensure optimum cleaning.	✔
Sanitize Cycle	Sanitize Cycle - Includes a sanitary cycle that is NSF certified to remove 99.9% of germs and bacteria. Water temperatures reach approximately 150-degrees to help disinfect your dishes.	✔
Cycles & Options	13 Cycles & Options - Total cycles and options is 38% higher than average and ranks in the top 5% of new dishwashers for BEST selection and flexibility. Enables you to choose the most appropriate functions for your particular needs.	✔
Food Disposer	No Food Disposer - Does not include an integrated food disposer that can help keep the wash water clean and free of debris. About 50% of new dishwashers are designed with a hard or soft food disposer.
Water Softener	No Water Softener - Does not have a built-in water softener that can condition the water and remove minerals and impurities. Integrated softeners are only found on about 10% of new dishwashers.

Drying Ratings
Heated Dry	Heated Dry - Includes an option to dry the dishes faster with an internal heating element. Heated drying can also help to reduce spotting on dishes and especially glassware. Available on most new dishwashers.	✔
Tub Material	Stainless Steel Tub - Stainless steel interior dries dishes faster and more efficiently through natural processes. Stainless steel retains heat and condenses water; properties not found with plastic tubs.	✔
Concealed Element	No Concealed Element - Like most new dishwashers available today, this model does not have a heating element that is concealed or recessed to help prevent contact with plastic dishes and accidental melting.

Loading Ratings
No. of Racks	2 Racks - The KitchenAid KUDE60SXSS has a standard 2-rack design with both upper and lower loading racks. Only about 10% of new dishwashers have an additional 3rd rack that can be used for cups and smaller items.	✔
Spray Arms	Towerless - Uses a superior spray arm design instead of a central tower located in the middle of the bottom rack. Spray arms provide more wash levels and don't waste rack space or limit loading flexibility.	✔
Adjustable Racks	Adjustable - One or more of the racks can be adjusted to move up, down, and/or tilt. Adjustable racks allow you to create additional room for larger items. Provides flexibility for family gatherings.	✔
Removable Racks	Not Removable - The racks cannot be removed. Little less convenient for those occasions when you have huge items that won't fit with both racks installed. Only about 30% of new dishwashers have this feature.
Fold-Down Tines	Fold-Down Tines - Divider tines positioned vertically in the rack can be folded down to help secure loose dishes or create additional horizontal space for larger items. Provides greater loading flexibility.	✔
Cup Shelf	Cup / Stemware Shelf - Includes an additional shelf for stacking coffee mugs or to secure delicate stemware. Nice feature that allows you to load lots of glasses to help with your after-party clean-up.	✔
Silverware Basket	Premium Silverware Basket - The silverware basket has extra features such as being movable, dividable, or fitted with covered slots. A flexible silverware basket makes loading or unloading the KitchenAid KUDE60SXSS a little easier.	✔
Utility Container	Utility Container - Includes an extra utility basket or tray for utensils and cutlery. Good for odd items that don't fit in the silverware basket such as grill tongs, butcher knives, stirring spoons, and more.	✔
Detergent Dispenser	No Detergent Reservoir - Uses a standard detergent dispenser that you fill each time you run a cycle. Less than 5% of new dishwashers have reservoirs that can hold multiple cycles of detergent.

Capacity Ratings
Place Settings	16 Settings - Number of place settings is 16% higher than average and ranks in the top 20% of new dishwashers for BEST loading capacity. Convenient for larger families or if you simply like to run the dishwasher less often.	✔
Tub Size	Tall Tub - Super-capacity tall-tub design with about 20% more interior room than standard-size tubs. The KitchenAid KUDE60SXSS additional tub height allows you to load more place settings as well as taller items in the racks.	✔

Noise Ratings
Sound Level	43 dbA - Ranks in the top 5% of new dishwashers for BEST noise suppression with sound levels that are 15% lower than average. It is 8 dbA quieter than average (a 3 dbA difference is like doubling the distance from the dishwasher).	✔

Efficiency Ratings
Energy Star	No Energy Star - The KitchenAid KUDE60SXSS is not Energy Star qualified according to the latest criteria. It uses more electricity and water than most new dishwashers and will be more costly to operate.
Energy Rating	307 kWh - Estimated annual electricity use is 14% higher than average and ranks in the bottom 20% of new dishwashers for FAIR power usage. This KitchenAid dishwasher is not Energy Star qualified.
Water Rating	1075 Gal - Estimated annual water use is 43% higher than average and ranks in the bottom 10% of new dishwashers for POOR water consumption. It uses about 319 gallons more water annually than the average new dishwasher.
Energy Saver	Energy-Saver Cycle - The KitchenAid KUDE60SXSS allows you to select a quick-wash or energy-save cycle that uses lower temperatures, less water, and/or a shorter time for lightly-soiled dishes. Helps save water and energy.	✔
Half Load	No Half-Load Option - No option to save water and energy by washing just a half-load in either the upper or lower rack. You can still be eco-friendly by waiting for a full load before running a cycle.
Delay Start	Delay Start Option - Includes an energy-saving option to run the dishwasher overnight or during off-peak energy hours when electric utility rates are often substantially less. Or simply run while you're gone.	✔
CEE Tier 1	No CEE Tier 1 - It is unknown if this dishwasher model meets CEE Tier 1 criteria by the Consortium for Energy Efficiency because the required Energy Factor data is not available.

Style Ratings
Exterior	Stainless Steel - Stainless steel door panels are currently the most popular style and provide a sleek, modern look. Stainless steel is durable and fashionable, but takes a little more effort to keep clean.	✔
Interior	Stainless Steel - The KitchenAid KUDE60SXSS stainless steel tub and door lining is stain-resistant, rust-resistant, durable, and less likely to absorb odors. Steel's natural condensation property also helps to dry dishes faster.	✔
Controls	All-Digital Integrated Controls - Touch-pad, all-digital control console is fully integrated (hidden) on the top door edge for a clean, seamless look from the front. Currently the most popular door style.	✔
Display	Digital Display - The KitchenAid KUDE60SXSS control console includes a digital display that shows cycle time remaining or other pertinent operating information that helps you monitor the wash.	✔

Cost Ratings
MSRP	$1749 - Ranks in the bottom 1% of new higher-cost dishwashers for POOR affordability. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $1749 is 108% higher than average. The KitchenAid KUDE60SXSS is priced about $907 more than average.

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