Fisher & Paykel Integrated Double DishDrawer Dishwasher

For the price we are disappointed. The build quality is not what it should be (and the bottom drawer is misaligned - not bad enough to warrant a return). I have some concerns over how long it will last. The eco setting takes ages approx 3 to 4 hours. It doesn't dry dishes (even with dry option selected). The drawer stacking looked very well thought through at first, and given we have a household with children coming and going it looked ideal, but in reality we find it very impractical and difficult to load - always seem to have to restack; but with care, rearrangement and patience you can get a lot in. Adding rinse aid is difficult you can't see the level. It is also noisy at times. In short not as good as our old dishwasher (that lasted almost 20 years) and is ... MoreFor the price we are disappointed. The build quality is not what it should be (and the bottom drawer is misaligned - not bad enough to warrant a return). I have some concerns over how long it will last. The eco setting takes ages approx 3 to 4 hours. It doesn't dry dishes (even with dry option selected). The drawer stacking looked very well thought through at first, and given we have a household with children coming and going it looked ideal, but in reality we find it very impractical and difficult to load - always seem to have to restack; but with care, rearrangement and patience you can get a lot in. Adding rinse aid is difficult you can't see the level. It is also noisy at times. In short not as good as our old dishwasher (that lasted almost 20 years) and is almost twice the price of the current equivalent.Given it is unique, don't let my review put you off, but know it's not as good as it should be.

This is the best Dishwasher I have ever owned. I had my last one for over 12 years and never once did I have to call a repairperson. When it came time to replace it, I looked at several other brands. Nothing compared to my old Fisher & Paykel so I purchased a brand new one and I am not sorry at all. It was pricey, but it is worth it. I use both top and bottom drawers. It is easy on the back so I use the top one more often, When the Grandkids come, they load the bottom for me. It is silent. You can't hear the motor at all. You will not be sorry when you purchase this fine piece of machinery.

Seriously, you’ll like this dish washer. It’s sleek, unique, functional, and exudes quality.The price was a bit concerning at first: I regret nothing and may go so far as to name the dish washer …This Fisher & Paykel unit replaced an entry-level Whirlpool model that came with my new construction.I was somewhat skeptical purchasing the F&P unit sight unseen but wow am I not only satisfied but I am impressed.The build quality of this unit is top-notch: the stainless steel of the handles feels like a legitimate chunk of metal, not like the cheap sheet metal that’s over most of my appliances like my fridge.The controls are highly intuitive and feel top quality as well.I’ve done about 10 different loads in both drawers; it took a few loads to determine the ... MoreSeriously, you’ll like this dish washer. It’s sleek, unique, functional, and exudes quality.The price was a bit concerning at first: I regret nothing and may go so far as to name the dish washer …This Fisher & Paykel unit replaced an entry-level Whirlpool model that came with my new construction.I was somewhat skeptical purchasing the F&P unit sight unseen but wow am I not only satisfied but I am impressed.The build quality of this unit is top-notch: the stainless steel of the handles feels like a legitimate chunk of metal, not like the cheap sheet metal that’s over most of my appliances like my fridge.The controls are highly intuitive and feel top quality as well.I’ve done about 10 different loads in both drawers; it took a few loads to determine the appropriate amount of detergent and drying additive to use per load on the “fast” cycle, but after I figured this out (it’s a function of how hard one’s water is), the dishes came out 95% dry with absolutely no spotting / residue.For customers who have challenges with getting their dishes clean and dry with this unit, I’d suggest they read the manual for specific instructions on how to load the dish washer based on the spray patterns of the rotating wash head. Basically, if you really liked high school geometry, you’ll REALLY LOVE LOADING THIS DISH WASHER :)The benefit of this unit boils down to having two discrete dish washers built into one: while I don’t yet have a good system for allocating certain dishes to certain drawers, I can say that I’ve been sticking my coffee mugs / drinking glasses in the bottom unit while I place larger items like full-size dinner plates and chargers in the top unit.