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Whirlpool DU1300XTV[Q]
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Approximate retail price:
$400
Summary: This Whirlpool conventional dishwasher has
• A soil sensor
• A self-cleaning filter
• Plastic tub
• No controls hidden
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Type: Conventional dishwasher
About - Whirlpool DU1300XTV[Q]

The Whirlpool DU1300XTV[Q] is part of the dishwasher test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, dishwasher models like the DU1300XTV[Q] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Washing:
Washing performance is assessed by running the normal or equivalent cycle to clean a full load--10 place settings of very dirty dishes that were scraped but not rinsed. We examine the dishes and glassware after cleaning for residual food.

Energy use:
This is for a normal cycle. The largest portion is needed for heating water, both at the water heater and in the machine.

Noise:
This was judged during fill, wash, and drain, mainly by a listening panel.
About This Brand

Whirlpool, the third-biggest dishwasher brand in the U.S., is known for reliability and reasonably priced models. It has two lines: Whirlpool and Whirlpool Gold. Overall, Whirlpool is known for less-expensive models—prices range from about $250 to $850. The company’s PowerScour zone appears on models starting at about $550.

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Features & Specs - Whirlpool DU1300XTV[Q]
info Sensor Yes
info Self-cleaning filter Yes
info Stainless-steel tub No
info Hidden controls No
info Ample flatware slots No
info Adjustable upper rack No
info Stainless/SS-look option No
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User Reviews - Whirlpool DU1300XTV[Q]
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
 
4.0
Exactly what we expected
1/30/2011
Pros
Cleans Well
Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
General Purpose
Comment:
The construction is durable.
By from
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
 
2.0
Looks good in the store only
1/26/2011
Pros
Attractive Design
Energy Efficient
Quiet
Simple Controls
Cons
Awkward Loading
Doesn't Clean Thoroughly
Best Uses
Comment:
Both the top and bottom shelf are very difficult to load. The top basket is the worst because the glasses want to lean the wrong way and the bowls won't stack neatly. Silverware in the door basket doesn't get clean. It is almost impossible to fit silverware in the separators for the door baskets because the wholes are to small. The plastic surface on the interior stains easily and a film forms on the surface that lingers and leaves an appearance that things aren't getting clean.
By from
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
 
4.0
Great basic machine - does great job
10/28/2010
Pros
Attractive Design
Cleans Well
Easy To Load
Simple Controls
Cons
Loud
Best Uses
General Purpose
Larger Kitchens
Pots and Pans
Smaller Kitchens
Comment:
It gets the dishes clean. I find loading the silverware basket a bit awkward within the machine, and if I take it out. it doesn't stand up well. Otherwise, I love it.
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