Whirlpool DU1055XTV Review
A large tub and 10 cycles and options, plus Whirlpool's Auto Soil Sensor, make this dishwasher seem like a great deal for the money. But relatively inflexible racks make it difficult to fit many dishes and consumers report numerous problems with durability.
This dishwasher wins points from consumers posting Whirlpool DU1055XTV reviews at Best Buy for being quiet and easy to use. However, some users say it wasn't long before their dishwashers needed repairs, which can wind up costing as much as the machine itself. Even more consumers report durability issues in Whirlpool DU1055XTV reviews at Lowe's. The numerous problems in Whirlpool DU1055XTV reviews include malfunctioning control panels and a dishwasher that stopped rinsing after a year.
The Whirlpool DU1055XTV does win kudos for the number of dishes it can hold. As a user points out in a Whirlpool DU1055XTV review at City-Data.com, the differing sizes of the tines make it easier to load different sizes of plates and glasses. The silverware basket can be mounted on the door, leaving room in the bottom rack for large platters and cookie sheets. Still, some purchasers who posted Whirlpool DU1055XTV reviews at Best Buy say the basket is too small and overloading results in utensils that don't get clean.
The Whirlpool DU1055XTV has an Auto Soil Sensor that automatically chooses the correct setting for a particular load. The dishwasher offers a normal wash cycle, a high temperature wash, a light wash, a pot and pan cycle, sanitary rinse, and heated dry. It comes in white (DU1055XTVQ), black (DU1055XTVB), stainless steel (DU1055XTVS), and bisque (DU1055XTVT).
While some people are happy with this machine, there are far too many complaints about durability to make it a good buy.
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