Very Disappointed
We bought this dishwasher because it was on sale during Labor Day and it matched the other Kenmore appliances we were buying at the time. This was our first purchase of stainless steel appliances, and even within the Kenmore brand, the quality of the stainless steel varies greatly. The stainless panel on the front of the dishwasher is thick, but loosely wrapped around the front so it "bounces" if you press on it. While trying to remove the plastic protective film that comes on it, I cut my finger badly on the side where the steel wrapped around the door. The plastic was tucked in the side where you could not easily pull it out, and in the process of trying to get it out I lightly rubbed my finger on the side of the door. The steel is a raw cut edge on that side and it made a deep cut on my finger. This was alarming, as it is an easily accessible spot and with a toddler around I was very worried she would cut her finger if she grabbed the door down there. I put electrical tape over the edge to protect it. Then, within a year the front of the stainless steel started developing rust spots. We now have three areas of growing rust. We have never used acids or harmful cleaning agents in our home. I have only cleaned the front with vinegar and a microfiber cloth. Hugely disappointing. We've now had the dishwasher three years, and occasionally the motor makes a straining sound that does not sound good. We are a small family of three, so I only run the dishwasher once or twice a week, at most. I would never buy this dishwasher again, and it has turned us off to stainless steel appliances.
KatyMae
USA