Whirlpool Dishwasher - "Quiet Partner 2" Built-in Review Summary

Reviewers are all over the board on their opinions of the Whirlpool Dishwasher - Quiet Partner 2 Built-In. Some say it "works like a charm; dishes come out clean every time." They feel this Whirlpool dishwasher is very versatile, with several different positions to move trays. Pots and pans get clean whether they're on the top shelf or the bottom tray. Somewhat confusing is that some reviewers of this Whirlpool dishwasher back up the quiet claim, saying they "forget" they even turned it on, yet others call it the "Not So Quiet Partner II." Some reviewers even refute the claims that it's washing the dishes, saying they "come out dirtier than they went in." They report that the soap dispenser doesn't even open completely "because it is behind the utensil tray." Another complaint is that it can sometimes take up to three hours to wash a normal load of dishes. Check out these other Whirlpool dishwashers.
14% of people rated Whirlpool Dishwasher - "Quiet Partner 2" Built-in  as 5 stars
14% of people rated Whirlpool Dishwasher - "Quiet Partner 2" Built-in  as 5 stars%
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29% of people rated Whirlpool Dishwasher - "Quiet Partner 2" Built-in  as 4 stars
29% of people rated Whirlpool Dishwasher - "Quiet Partner 2" Built-in  as 4 stars%
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11% of people rated Whirlpool Dishwasher - "Quiet Partner 2" Built-in  as 3 stars
11% of people rated Whirlpool Dishwasher - "Quiet Partner 2" Built-in  as 3 stars%
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24% of people rated Whirlpool Dishwasher - "Quiet Partner 2" Built-in  as 2 stars
24% of people rated Whirlpool Dishwasher - "Quiet Partner 2" Built-in  as 2 stars%
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24% of people rated Whirlpool Dishwasher - "Quiet Partner 2" Built-in  as 1 star
24% of people rated Whirlpool Dishwasher - "Quiet Partner 2" Built-in  as 1 star%
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48% 48% of people recommend Whirlpool Dishwasher - "Quiet Partner 2" Built-in 52% of people don't recommend Whirlpool Dishwasher - "Quiet Partner 2" Built-in 52%
 

Whirlpool Dishwasher - "Quiet Partner 2" Built-in Comparison

5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
FEB
15
2008

This machine works well. The silverware tray can be moved to sit on the door or in the bottom tray. The top tray move in 2 positions. You can put pots and pans on the top shelf and they get clean just the same as the bottom tray. It has several settings from Rinse to the Pots and Pans settings. If you...

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kikae1
Abingdon, MD
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3 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
JUN
2
2008

I bought this dishwasher in hopes of adding the noise issue between the "open room concept" kitchen I have and my family room. I hate having to up the TV to overshadow the sounds of the dishwasher. Unfortunately, this was not the right fit for my problem. This dishwasher is load, makes random clicking...

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glittercrystals
Croton On Hudson, NY
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Whirlpool Dishwasher - "Quiet Partner 2" Built-in Ratings and Reviews

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a green thumb, picking up after pets

SEP
20
2008

My husband & I have lived in 8 homes in  20 years.  We built our current home in 2003, & chose Whirlpool appliances for the kitchen.  We have the Whirlpool Quiet Partner II dishwasher, & though it is very quiet, there's nothing else to say even remotely positive about it.  My dishes frequently come out dirtier than they went in!  I have tried (literally) every dishwashing detergent made, & it doesn't make much difference.  It doesn't rinse food off the plates, lipstick stays on the glasses, & don't get me started on the silverware.  We have already replaced the racks, because so many tines...

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1 star rating
reviewer
Shro
Clarksville, TN



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Practical

JAN
18
2009
WHIRLPOOL QUIET PARTNER II - WHAT A PIECE OF JUNK...  POOR QUALITY, POOR PERFORMANCE AND HORRIBLE DESIGN - THE SOAP DISPENSER DOES NOT OPEN COMPLETELY BECAUSE IT IS BEHIND THE UTENCIL TRAY - EVEN IF YOU DO NOT USE THE FIRST TWO SECTIONS OF THE UTENCIL TRAY, IT STILL DOES NOT OPEN - THIS MACHINE RUNS FOREVER - PLAN ON AT LEAST 2-3 HOURS TO COMPLETE A REGULAR WASH CYCLE (IT DEPENDS ON THE MOOD OF THE WASHER I GUESS) AND THE DISHES ARE STILL DIRTY AND "WET" - IT BARELY DRIES THE DISHES - I WOULD LOVE TO CONTACT WHIRLPOOL DIRECTLY AND TELL THEM WHAT I THINK OF THIS MACHINE - I AM SO DISAPPOINTED IN... read full review »
1 star rating
reviewer
dalrll
Bellingham, MA



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practical

MAR
5
2008
It takes longer to complete the washing a drying cycles than may last whirlpool dishwasher, but it's so quiet, cleans great and has plenty of space to fit everything. 
5 star rating
reviewer
basemom
Oviedo, FL



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Practical

NOV
11
2008

If you want a simple dishwasher that works well, is quiet and cleans your dishes without a lot of fuss, the Quiet Partner II is the one for you.  The cost associated with this dishwasher is reasonable and it does the job of washing dishes without a lot of effort (pre-washing).  If you don't need a lot of features or a stainless steel front, the Quiet Partner II provides what you need without breaking the bank.


4 star rating
vdrysdale1
Boonville, IN



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Mr. Fix-it

DEC
6
2008

 we bought our Whirlpool Quiet Partner II about 3 years ago,and we really don't care for it. Our number 1 complaint is that it takes 3 hours or more to run the most basic "normal" wash cylcle.Thats not counting drying time at all.

      Is this the normal time it takes for other peoples Quiet Partner ii?


2 star rating
reviewer
umplumgood
New Kensington, PA



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FEB
8
2009
This dishwasher is anything but "quiet".  The normal wash cycle takes over 2 hours to clean.  The upper basket kept dropping and I had to use plastic ties to secure the adjustment tabs to prevent this.  Very disappointed with this model.
2 star rating
reviewer
WLFUSMC
Brockton, MA



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DEC
17
2008
I have a small house so you can hear everything that goes on. That is why the dishwasher is not quiet. As far as everything else, I love it.
4 star rating
bagglady
Rockdale, TX



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Practical

APR
10
2009

Purchased this dishwasher not very long ago and it has since broke! It was never very quiet to start with...considering the name, and it never cleaned the dishes very well.  Loved the look of the dishwasher, but as far as quality...it leaves much to be desired. Great price but that's about it.  Pretty sure the motor went on it and can buy a new washer cheaper...right.  I wish we would have researched more about dishwashers before we just bought one, but I had heard good things about them so I thought we would try and of course the salesman said it was a great running machine...ha.  I have now...

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2 star rating
2009 Reviewer
supertigger796
Cranesville, PA



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JAN
28
2009
Bought Whirlpool Du1100XTPSB (Stainless Steel) Quiet partner II. It's a very quiet dishwasher as it said. In the past I only turned on the dishwasherat night time before I went to bed and now I am no longer needed to do so. The noraml wash cycle which  is a little longer than I expected, about 2 hrs. Overall the dishwasher is good, very good looking and sparkling clean.
4 star rating
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SuperHousewife
Plano, TX



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Mr. Fix-it

APR
2
2009
Electronic control panel needs to be replaced after less than 2 years.  The panel surface appears to have come away exposing the electronics behind it to the elements.  Repair guy says $300 to replace the panel.  At that price, I'm buying a new machine altogether.  And NOT another Whirlpool!
1 star rating
reviewer
suckitwhirlpool
Cary, NC



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Willing to pay for quality, Homeowner

NOV
7
2009

I wish I had read some review before buying this pice of junk!  Whirlpool has done well in the past for us, so when we needed a new dishwasher we didn't hesitate to get the Quiet Partner II.

It is quieter than our old Maytag, but that is all I can say positive about it!  Dishes often do not come out clean, especially if you put too much in ("too much" means not leaving lots of empty space).  Soap is left on the glasses -- fill them up with water and we can see the bubbles floating on top!  We have even tried different deteregents.  Now we are in the habit of just rinsing out the "clean"...

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1 star rating
reviewer
inaun
Denver, CO



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Practical, messy

APR
10
2009

I have a whirlpool dishwasher with the quiet partner II package.  This machine is so quiet I have to check it to make sure it is working.  Our last dishwasher had to run at night or when no one was home because it was so noisy.  This Whirlpool dishwasher is awesome.  It does a great job (as long as you don't over load it,LoL). 


4 star rating
reviewer
sbp8276
Marrero, LA



1
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Homeowner, neat freak

SEP
25
2009

Whirlpool has decided to make garbage.  The Whirlpool Quiet Partner II Dishwasher is a complete joke.  You'll do better to just wash your dishes by hand than to use this dog.  Dishes, silverware, EVERYTHING comes out filthy and wet.  It makes more noise that our old one ever did and they've got the nerve to call it a "Quiet Partner".   It takes twice as long to go through a normal cycle than our old one and does half the cleaning, prompting me to ask the question, "What the hell have you been doing in there for the last two hours?".  I bought it figuring that the last Whirlpool lasted a...

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1 star rating
reviewer
harnky
Mission, KS



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