What is a pocket handle. Where are the dials...? null

The controls for this are along the top edge of the door. My dishwasher is white, but the controls are against a black background which tends to show smudges and fingerprints. If I could change anything about this dishwasher, I would make the control panel the same color as the rest instead of a contrasting black on a white dishwasher. The pocket handle is just a recessed door handle so no towel bar type handle along the front of the unit. I wanted a smooth front because I hate handles that stick out, especially on cabinets and doors, which catch on things.

A pocket handle is recessed in the door itself and the selections are on top. My old Whirlpool had the handle and I wasn't sure I would like this style but after getting use to it ( a couple of uses) I LOVE my new one!!

The pocket handle is a lip on the top front that you pull to open the dishwasher. All of the controls are on the top of the door and hidden when closed.

The pocket handle is just a lip on the top front that you pull to open the dishwasher. All of the controls are on the top of the door and hidden when closed.

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Asked by BU 6 years ago

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The controls for this are along the top edge of the door. My dishwasher is white, but the controls are against a black background which tends to show smudges and fingerprints. If I could change anything about this dishwasher, I would make the control panel the same color as the rest instead of a contrasting black on a white dishwasher. The pocket handle is just a recessed door handle so no towel bar type handle along the front of the unit. I wanted a smooth front because I hate handles that stick out, especially on cabinets and doors, which catch on things.
Answered by BGMom 5 years ago
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A pocket handle is recessed in the door itself and the selections are on top. My old Whirlpool had the handle and I wasn't sure I would like this style but after getting use to it ( a couple of uses) I LOVE my new one!!
Answered by Kcec 5 years ago
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The pocket handle is a lip on the top front that you pull to open the dishwasher. All of the controls are on the top of the door and hidden when closed.
Answered by WhirlpoolTeam 6 years ago
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The pocket handle is just a lip on the top front that you pull to open the dishwasher. All of the controls are on the top of the door and hidden when closed.
Answered by tennis2man7 6 years ago
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