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Pros
Affordable and relatively quiet; ENERGY STAR® certified; good cleaning performance; child lock; well-respected brand
Exceptionally quiet; ENERGY STAR® certified; good cleaning performance; well-respected brand
Relatively quiet; ENERGY STAR® certified; good cleaning performance; child lock; well-respected brand
Cons
Inflexible rack storage system and complaints about poor design; air dry only drying option; some complaints about water left in bottom of dishwasher
Somewhat expensive; warranty sold separately
Some complaints about dry cycle; complaints about lower rack falling off hinges and being poorly designed; stainless steel finish not smudge-proof
Type
Standard Built-In (24" wide)
Standard Built-In (24" wide)
Standard Built-In (24" wide)
Capacity (place settings)
14
12
14
Price (MSRP)
$549 - $649
$1,132
$535 - $739
Warranty
1-year limited warranty
5-Year In-Home Master Protection Agreement ($349.99) or 3-Year In-Home Master Protection Agreement ($219.99)
1-year limited warranty on parts & labor for the entire unit and a 10-year limited warranty on parts for certain components including the racks, stainless steel tub, and chopper (+ 30-day 100% satisfaction guarantee)
Overall Width x Depth x Height (Range)
23.56" x 22.56" x 33.88"
24" x 24.9" x 33.5" - 35"
23.75" x 24.63" x 33.5"
Depth with Door Open at 90°
unknown
49"
unknown
Weight (est.)
69 lbs
88 lbs
90.8 lbs
Cleaning Technology
It features a triple filtration system, 5-level wash system and 2 spray arms.
It features UltraWash® (a triple filtration system), 360° PowerWash™ Plus and TurboZone® (6 pressurized, rotating spray jets).
It has a dual filtration system, 2 spray arms and a 5-level wash system.
Wash Cycles / Options
It has 4 wash cycles including "Heavy Wash", "Auto Wash", "Normal Wash" and "Half Load".
It has 6 wash cycles - "SmartWash™", "Pots & Pans", "Normal Wash", "China Gentle", "1 Hour Wash" and "Quick Rinse". It also has 5 options - "TurboZone®", "High Temp", "Sani Rinse", "Smart Dry" and "Top Rack Only".
It has 5 cycles including "Power Scrub", "Normal", "Delicate", "Quick" and "Upper Only". It also has 3 options including "Sanitary", "Extra Rinse" and "Extra Dry".
Dry Cycles
It only features an air dry option.
"Heated Dry" is the default, but you can also select "Smart Dry", which automatically adjusts the dry cycle based on internal moisture readings.
It only features an air dry option.
Cycle Times (est.)
Cycle times vary, but Bosch estimates a "Normal" wash should last about 95 - 115 minutes.
Cycle times vary, but Kenmore estimates a "Normal" cycle will range from about 150 - 190 minutes.
A normal cycle should run around 141 minutes.
Delayed Start
Yes, you are able to delay the start of a wash cycle by by 3, 6 or 9 hours.
Yes, between 1 and 12 hours (1-hour intervals).
Yes, you can delay the start of a cycle by up to 19 hours.
Rack System
It has two nylon-coated racks with a covered silverware basket in the lower rack.
It features a Smooth Motion Rack™ system with two nylon racks.
It has a 2-tier rack system with nylon coated racks and features LG's EasyRack Plus system.
Control Panel
Exposed
Concealed
Exposed
Power
It uses 279 k/Wh per year. Bosch estimates that it will cost around $30 per year to run.
It uses 260 kWh/year. Kenmore estimates that it will cost about $31 a year to run.
It uses 279 kWh/year and LG estimates that it will cost around $27/year to run.
Noise
50 dB
39 dB
48 dB
Exterior/Finishes
White (SHE3AR52UC)
Black (SHE3AR56UC)
Stainless Steel (SHE3AR55UC).
Black (SHE3AR56UC)
Stainless Steel (SHE3AR55UC).
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel (MDB7749SAM)
Black (MDB7749SAB)
Bisque (MDB7749SAQ)
White (MDB7749SAW)
Black (MDB7749SAB)
Bisque (MDB7749SAQ)
White (MDB7749SAW)
General Questions
- What is the best dishwasher?
- How much do dishwashers cost?
- Why wouldn't you want a dishwasher that has a self-cleaning filter?
- How many place settings can a dishwasher hold?
- What is the most energy efficient dishwasher?
- Does it really matter whether a dishwasher has a plastic or stainless steel tub?
- Which dishwasher has the largest capacity?
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