Amana - 24" Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless steel

This dishwasher is one of the cheaper models but we were looking for a basic dishwasher without all the whistles and bells. It looks good, cleans well, and it's fairly quiet. If you use the "normal" setting it takes a long time to do the job. The "1 hour" setting is faster but not as energy efficient. In either case, when the cycle is done the dishes are clean and dry but there's a lot water left in the dishwasher. It's all over the sides, the bottom, and even the utensil tray is dripping. I called the help line and was told that it was normal for it to do that. They said that in order to make the units more energy efficient that the water doesn't get as hot. We always use the rinse aid but there's still a lot of water left inside. The help line person did say that the dishwashers with the stainless steel interiors don't have that problem. I would not recommend this product.

Im not sure how Amana got away with selling this dishwasher. The dishwasher is loud, slow and it doesn't even come close to drying the dishes. I did my research on the dishwasher to see if maybe there was something wrong with the dry cycle and it checked out okay. From other reviews elsewhere other customers seem to be having the same problem. Does it clean the dishes at least? Sort of, its no where near as good as our old dishwasher but it does an okay job of cleaning. There are many times where I have to rewash the dishes when they come out but every time its finished you best believe I have to dry every single thing by hand. I don't even understand how that much water can be left inside the dishwasher even with a rinse aid. I hate having to write bad reviews but Im at my last straw with this machine.

I received this product about 3 wks ago. Replacing a $20 old used dishwasher I had. I should have kept the old one! This dishwasher does not dry at all. Some water spots expected maybe drying the bottom of cups where water has gotten stuck and sitting. That is not the case. The entire tub/washer area is soaking wet. I am using a drying agent as directed. I've also read it can take 2 wks for the dishwasher to be "seasoned". Season is over moving on. Luckily I called best buy on my 15th day (return or exchange time limit) and I have a GE dishwasher on the way to replace this one. Its not worth the hassle, don't bother with purchasing this dishwasher.

Replaced my Frigidaire Gallery with this one. I paid $299.00 and picked it up at the store. It is a very simple machine, which is what I wanted. I only ever used one button on my other one. A lot of things you do not need are not here and can not fail on you. It washes just fine, and is not really all that loud. It is rather cheaply made. The baskets are thin and very junky compared to the Gallery. There is no insulation on the machine. I transferred all of the padding from my Gallery to this one and it fit like a glove. This may have helped with the sound. It is very, very light to carry. Overall looks are good. Stainless is nice, but thin. Really have to push hard to close it. Only complaint is that it does not dry worth a crap. It leaves the dishes pretty wet and the inside of the machine is drenched. No big deal I guess. I would not buy this if it were not on sale. Not worth a penny over 300.00. I did install it myself, very easy install.

Purchased this dishwasher at the end of July, and had it installed last Thursday (8/2). I used it for the first time today, and there is about an inch to inch and half pool of water still at the bottom. I'll have to siphon it out. Called Amana, (waited on hold 15+ minutes) and they scheduled a service call for me - which I have to take 1/2 day out of work for because they don't work on Saturday. In addition, if they deem it's not "their issue" I'll be charged $169 for the service call. I've read the reviews and proper draining is an issue. I should have paid closer attention to this when purchasing. Highly disappointing.

Dont waste your money. Just get a better one. This dishwasher as others have stated, doesnt drain, doesnt dry, and doesnt actually clean the dishes. It's been an embarrasing year of having to check cups before getting my guests a drink or before plating food. the price is what was appealing but proves the age old adage, you get what you pay for. just invest in something better and you wont have to deal with the constant rewashing, wasting water/etc,. etc,. etc,.

I made this purchase because I needed a replacement dishwasher due to my kitchen remodel that went from flooring to full blow cabinets and appliance upgrade. This unit was in stock, in store, which as I went to purchase from a few other stores I was told ,” we don’t stock any dishwashers in store”. This unit was brought online. And I had no problem traveling to pick it up same day! Thanks Best Buy. Timing was everything due to my Contractors avaliability and my need to finish my kitchen remodel quickly.

So far the dishwasher works great. Select the Hi-temp button to get the water hot enough to wash. Although I wished this machine dried the dishes better. Even with the rinse-aid leaves the dishes wet although not as wet if used without. Unlike my older model dishwasher were it dried the dishes fully this one does not. Not loud fairly quiet. I do like the wash arm on the upper rack. So far plenty of room for my needs inside. Overall it does a good job washing just not a great job at drying.