Latest reviews about Whirlpool Dishwasher - Quiet Partner 1

elbeehoward says "If you are considering the Whirlpool Quiet Partner 1 - Don't!" about Whirlpool Dishwasher - Quiet Partner 1

elbeehoward — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:20:30 GMT

I recently purchased an apartment that had been renovated and taken over by the bank - it included a suite of Whirlpool Stainless Appliances - 2 months after moving in - ALL three have failed - the Quiet Partner 1 is the worst of them.

First of all - not "Quiet" - how can you call this thing Quiet Partner 1? Wishful thinking I guess.

The detergent door doesn't work - I've resorted to using those pre-pacs that you just toss in.

The circuit board cover has peeled off several times.

The silverware basket laughs at me every time I try to use it. Terrible design.

I would NEVER by a Whirlpool appliance again in this lifetime - I've had two repairs on my range and another burner is out - and the ice dispenser/freezer door is a disaster - I've taken my ice tray out and put it in the closet.

I am a contractor - and these appliances are the worst I've ever seen.

Do not buy this item - Is that clear enough?

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Carol3308 says "Whirlpool Quiet Partner is my Partner in Clean Dishes" about Whirlpool Dishwasher - Quiet Partner 1

Carol3308 — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:40:35 GMT

My dishwasher of 19 years was old and tired of being repaired. I wanted to go with stainless steel to match my thermodor range and I will eventually buy a stainless refrigerator too. I love the Whirlpool Quiet Parnter I........it is very quiet. It doesn't start until the water is hot which my other dishwasher didn't do. I love the utencil tray that is on the door. It has flaps that close so you can put small objects in there without losing them. The tray pulls out so you can carry it to your utencil drawer. The space in this dishwasher is fantastic. I can get all 12 plates in the bottom because there is no utencil bin to take up so much room. My dishes come out completely dry except for the plastic cups, which I hate anyway.

The only thing I don't like is when I rinse my dishes and go to put them in the dishwasher, my hands are wet and the water makes water stains down the front of the dishwasher. But that is the cons of stainless steel.

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msmopples says "almost all items in kitchen can fit in my whirlpool dishwasher" about Whirlpool Dishwasher - Quiet Partner 1

msmopples — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:35:02 GMT

well i am very happy with my whirlpool quiet partner 1 dishwasher. i can fit almost all of my items in my kitchen into my whirlpool quiet partner 1 dishwasher. it has four cycles to choose from including the sanitize option. it also has 3 options. the only items i cant put in there with all the other dishes is the big pots and baking pans. if i have a small load i can angle them to get them washed in the dish washer. the quiet partner 1 by whirlpool cleans my dishes well. the baked on food is not cleaned though. i wasnt aware that one came with a turbowash option. i would have gotten that one instead. but i am still happy with the size and cleaning it does.

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Pfeffster says "Wouldn't buy it again." about Whirlpool Dishwasher - Quiet Partner 1

Pfeffster — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:19:32 GMT

I must admit we hastily made this purchase before reviewing any dishwashers. The reason we purchased it -- it matched our other appliances. I trust the Whirlpool name, but I definitely would not buy this model again. It is not quiet, and now after a few years of use, it gets noisier each time we use it.

The worst part is that the racks are not adjustable, so you're stuck with having to put the dishes into it without any regard to space. It's inefficient because of this fact alone.

It's okay for washing dishes, as long as they are not too dirty. Also, it doesn't do a good job drying and I find myself hand drying a lot of our dishes before we can put them away.

This was a big disappointment.

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smathey says "My dishwasher runs good, but is not quiet." about Whirlpool Dishwasher - Quiet Partner 1

smathey — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:13:17 GMT

We purchased our Whirlpool Quiet Partner 1 dishwasher about 5 years ago. It was supposed to run quiet, but we find that we have to turn up the tv in the other room when it is running. It does a fair job at washing dishes, but leaves some items with food on them. This does not happen all of the time, but if we have a bigger load, then I end up putting dishes back in the dishwasher to reclean these items. Another thing that I do not care for is that glasses that come out of the dishwasher are etched, which means that they have a cloudy look to them that does not come off, it is like a permanent stain. This, I believe will not cause any harm, but it does not look nice. I have replaced glasses due to this happening, so I only put the lease expensive glasses in the dishwasher and hand wash my more expensive ones. With the money that we paid for the dishwasher, I would have expected it to be better than it is, by that, I mean, no etching on the glasses and I certainly should not have to rewash...

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Bryan-Carey says "Whirlpool Quiet Partner Gets Dishes Clean the First Time" about Whirlpool Dishwasher - Quiet Partner 1

Bryan-Carey — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:13:13 GMT

Dishwashers were once perceived as a luxury, but they have slowly become more and more commonplace and many consider a dishwasher a necessary part of any kitchen. I appreciate dishwashers more than ever before and I realize their usefulness not only as a time saving device, but also as an energy saving appliance. After my last dishwasher drew its final breath, I immediately began shopping for a replacement and the appliance I ended up buying is the Whirlpool Quiet Partner Dishwasher, Model DU1055XTS, a medium- priced dishwasher with all the basics plus a little bit more.

Dishwasher Commentary:

Whirlpool Quiet Partner Dishwasher is a four- cycle dishwasher with status lights to let you know which phase of the washing cycle is running at a given moment. Along with the four cycles, there are also several options available to choose from. These include a High Temp Wash, Sani- Rinse, and Heated Dry. The inside of the Whirlpool Quiet Partner Dishwasher has a design typical of most dishwashers...

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ThomasRyan says "Envy of the family." about Whirlpool Dishwasher - Quiet Partner 1

ThomasRyan — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:11:53 GMT

<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; line-height: 20.0px; font: 13.0px Arial; color: #666666;">The Whirlpool Quiet Partner 1 dishwasher get the dishes clean and in a reasonable amount of time. I find that the dishes are reasonably dry at the end of the cycle (we let the steam escape for a bit before unloading). I find the amount of space within the machine for large items unsurpassed by any dishwasher I've ever used. There is also a handy utensil tray which is removable and easy to use. I find family members commenting on how quiet the unit is - we can actually have gathering in the kitchen and have conversation while it is running. <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; line-height: 20.0px; font: 13.0px Arial; color: #666666;"> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; line-height: 20.0px; font: 13.0px Arial; color: #666666;">Other than the quietness and capacity, I also dig the simplicity. It has very few buttons and they all cover basic functions -......

free3 says "takes too long and does NOT clean dishes!!!" about Whirlpool Dishwasher - Quiet Partner 1

free3 — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:27:55 GMT

Total waste of $400!!! The washer takes 3 hours to run a cycle. Did not work from day one. Flimsy parts.... Note to self... never buy the cheapest product nor the highest price! Go for the middle option!

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MrsPractical says "Does not dry !" about Whirlpool Dishwasher - Quiet Partner 1

MrsPractical — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:06:34 GMT

Whirlpool Quiet Partner 1 does not dry. I have loaded the dishes correctly, at an angle. I make sure my rinse agent dispenser is full. Water temperature is 120 degrees. However, dishes are still wet at end of cycle. Glass, utensils, and plastic are all wet. My previous dishwasher was a whirlpool and it would dry so well I had to let the dishes cool before I took them out. This dishwasher does not heat up and the dishes are lukewarm. The dishwasher does not sanitize when the water is not hot. I have had a repairman to come out and check the dishwasher out. No problems were found. However, I continue to have wet dishes.

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scherall says "Nifty interior design plus elegant exterior" about Whirlpool Dishwasher - Quiet Partner 1

scherall — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:43:35 GMT

When shopping for a dishwasher, we tried our hardest to find an American made product. Discovered that was almost impossible. This one had components made in the US and Canada, which was acceptable. We have had the dishwasher for six months, it is used at least once per day and I have nothing but good things to say about it. The utensil basket is in the door, which frees up the entire bottom basket for large pots, pans, lids and dishes. I wash all of my plastics in the dishwasher as well and have never had them shrink or melt in this particular dishwasher. I have inserted items with dried, stuck on food and ran the high temperature cycle. I did not really expect it to get the dishes spotless, but was rather surprised at the results. The dishwasher is also as quiet as promised. Before I bought the dishwasher, I read reviews that listed negatives and will agree there are issues that might be considered unfavorable. This dishwasher does take a VERY long time to run through a cycle; I am talking...

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mjbain says "Outstanding product, we have had it for five years" about Whirlpool Dishwasher - Quiet Partner 1

mjbain — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:51:39 GMT

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LisaCarey says "My Clean Mean Green Dishwashing Machine" about Whirlpool Dishwasher - Quiet Partner 1

LisaCarey — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:06:30 GMT

After 5 long months without a dishwasher (don't ask but it involves an insurance claim, Nationwide and a contractor -- need I say more?) I now have my Whirlpool Quiet Partner 1 Dishwasher installed and in use. During those long, washing dishes by hand months, my husband and I had plenty of time to think about what we wanted in a dishwasher and keep an eye out for sales.

Features of the Whirlpool Quiet Partner 1 Dishwasher :

ENERGY STAR® qualified
Super capacity tub - fits 14 place settings
5-level wash
Self-cleaning filter
Quiet PartnerTM I sound package - 63 dB sound rating
Cycle status lights
Control lock
4 automatic cycles
5 options High temp wash option
Pots & Pans Cycle
Sanitary Wash Cycle
Rinse and Hold Cycle
Control Type:Electronic Tub Material
Plastic Racks:PVC
Delay Wash:Yes
Hard Food Disposer:Yes

Price of the Whirlpool Quiet Partner 1 Dishwasher: $428.00 -- We had a 10% off coupons at Lowe's and if you get lucky you can also get free installation.

My Viewpoint: The Whirlpool...

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buggy73 says "Dishes semi-clean and it takes waaay too long! " about Whirlpool Dishwasher - Quiet Partner 1

buggy73 — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:41:01 GMT

Dishwasher takes almost 3 hours on shortest cycle! It looks very nice in stainless steel....

Wista75 says "The Quiet Partner I, is it quiet?" about Whirlpool Dishwasher - Quiet Partner 1

Wista75 — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:36:44 GMT

The Quiet Partner I is not very quiet & the cycles run very long. However it does clean fairly efficiently. There are 4 cycles: "Pots & Pans", "Normal", "Light" and "Rinse Only". You have two heating options: "High-Temp Wash" and "Heated Dry". One helpful tool is the time delay. You have the option to time delay the cycle of your choice by 2, 4 or 6 hours. Another useful tool is the indicator lights for when the machine is "Washing", "Drying" and "Clean". While the Quiet Partner 1 has it's pro's and con's, there are many newer, quieter versions available today....