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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 |
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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. |
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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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