KitchenAid Architect II S SERIES KUDS03FT

Pros: quiet, cleans dishes, average cycle time for most new dishwashers

Cons: would be nice if it less expensive but hey wouldn't everything...

Review: Bought this unit (Black, not SS) and installed it ourselves. This is unbelievably quiet compared to the 12 yr. old dishwasher that replaced it. It also washes well when the instructions are followed, but we haven't tried baked-on stuff since I don't ...

Pros: Looks nice

Cons: Plenty, save your money.

The Bottom Line: There is no reason to spend a grand for pretty looks, when this unit can't clean, door is troublesome, soap dispenser is poorly designed, and controls are hard to see.

Review: This dishwasher does not clean well, the door sounds like an old barn door when opening, the racks are poorly designed that don't hold items very well. My old Jenn-air did a better job, for half the price... Soap dispenser door won't open if you have a ...

Pros: Pretty

Cons: Top shelf doesn't clean well.

The Bottom Line: Don't buy it. It doesn't clean the top rack of dishes.

Review: I replaced my fifteen year old GE dishwasher with this KitchenAid because my old unit wasn't getting the dishes clean anymore. The salesman reccommended Kitchen Aid, so I went with it. I should have investigated more! My old dishwasher did a better ...

Pros: None. I would have been better off buying less expensive appliances.

Cons: Design defects with door hinges that fly open and repeatedly break. Poor customer service.

Review: I have had problems with all of my high-end Kitchen aid appliances. Their products have major design defects. Door hinges brook on both my microwave/wall oven and dishwasher. In fact, the dishwasher hinge brook twice within one year. Customer service ...