Style
First things first, you need to consider the design of the whirlpool dishwasher on how it will complement your home kitchen. What color would you choose to make it align with your appliances? Or maybe you’d want your controls to be hidden on the top of the door or showcased across the front. You may also want a bar handle or pocket handle. You can refer to the following styles:
- Top control
The controls are placed on the top of the door to maintain the exterior easily. The stylish bar handle complements any kitchen effortlessly, and the hidden buttons offer a sleek and clean front panel. This dishwasher is ideal for your kitchen if you are seeking a premium look.
- Front control
The controls are placed on the front of the dishwasher, which makes it easy for you to choose cycles, and other settings even after the dishes are done loading. It is designed with an easy pocket handle, and this dishwasher allows you to have more flexibility.
Materials used
- Plastic
These tubs are affordable. But, they may be tricky to maintain as they are easily prone to stains.
- Stainless steel
Here, users get more options to meet their cleaning needs. For newbies, they are quieter as the tub walls block the sound of water vibrating, letting you carry on a quiet talk in your kitchen even while the dishwasher is running. Besides, stainless steel lets you maintain heat in a better way, which lets the water to reach the hottest temperatures, making sure that your dishes are clean. The stain proof interior makes the maintenance easier for the long term as well.
Factors to look for
- Heavy & Targeted Wash Zones
This is an important feature for those who often bake and cook. Dishwashers bearing heavy wash zones have a nicely placed spray zone that cleans your heavily soiled dishes deeply.
- Water coverage
Extra features like flexible wash arms and bottle wash sprays let you have greater wash coverage inside your dishwasher.
- Filtered-based systems
Minimize the sound, water usage, and energy saving by this feature. Many systems need maintenance for sustaining optimal cleaning performance. Here you may not need to clean up the filter too. So, in a way, it saves a lot of water, time, and energy.