Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionDoes this dishwasher have a cycle for heavily soiled dishes?

• A:Answer Yes, this dishwasher has a heavy cycle for heavily soiled messes.

Q: QuestionCan the start of a wash cycle be delayed on this dishwasher?

• A:Answer Yes, you can delay the start of the cycle up to 24 hours.

Q: QuestionIs there a way to sanitize dishes in this dishwasher?

• A:Answer Yes, the dishwasher has a sani rinse option to sanitize dishes.

Q: QuestionDoes this dishwasher have a sensor to determine how dirty the dishes are?

• A:Answer Yes, the soil sensor determines how dirty dishes are.

Q: QuestionDoes this dishwasher have an indicator for the cycle status?

• A:Answer Yes, this dishwasher has a cycle status indicator.

Q: QuestionDoes this dishwasher have a heated drying option?

• A:Answer Yes, this dishwasher has a heated dry option.

Q: QuestionHow many minutes long is a Normal cycle?

Asked 5 years ago by Dennis.

• A:Answer The machine has a short "rinse" cycle that's an hour to wash/dry. The Normal cycle is just over 3 hours, but does an excellent job of washing and drying with spotless results.

  Answered 5 years ago by Busboy

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Q: Questionwhat is the end of cycle indicator? is it a loud sound or different color light? if sound what does it sound like? thank you.

Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer It is a short tone indicator and the running light turns from a blue light to white.

  Answered 5 years ago by MB823

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Q: QuestionWhat is the minimum depth needed for this dishwasher? My cabinet is the standard 24".

Asked 5 years ago by DishwasherDepth.

• A:Answer Yes, it will fit. Our opening was also standard opening of 24”. Love this dishwasher. Runs great. So quiet, you can barely hear it run.

  Answered 5 years ago by jkerr7Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionAny cons to the top controls or not being able to see them? I have not had one with hidden controls.

Asked 5 years ago by Discogirl.

This question was asked about the related product: Whirlpool - 24" Top Control Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, Large Capacity, 47 dBA - Black Stainless Steel

• A:Answer Not an issue. Kind of nice not seeing the display. Makes the lines in the kitchen look better.

  Answered 5 years ago by BigJonVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHi Can this model Model # WDTA50SAKZ be installed in a cabinet space that is 33.75 inch tall? What is the minimum height this needs? Thanks

Asked 5 years ago by LPhilip.

• A:Answer Manual says 33 1/2 with legs removed

  Answered 5 years ago by SupaMarioVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionMy old dishwasher was 23 7/8” in height - can this dishwasher be adjusted in height somehow? And if so by how much?

Asked 5 years ago by KM.

• A:Answer Height is easily adjustable. All four feet turn to allow you to raise or lower the machine to fit your space. The 23 7/8" you need is well within the range of adjustment.

  Answered 5 years ago by Busboy

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Q: QuestionAre the racks stainless steel, or an inferior metal coated in plastic?

Asked 2 years ago by Cindi.

• A:Answer The top rack is made of a very durable plastic. The second and third rack is an inferior metal coated in plastic.

  Answered 2 years ago by MonicaRVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes the tone at the end of the cycle keep beeping until the dishwasher is opened, or does it alarm just once? Can it be turned off?

Asked 4 years ago by Dishwasher4searcher.

• A:Answer Hi Dishwasher4searcher, there will only be a "Clean" indicator light at the end of the cycle. Once the unit is opened, it will auto-reset. We hope this helps.

  Answered 4 years ago by WhirlpoolTeam

  
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Q: QuestionI read the instruction here: bit.ly/3sUihpC But it doesn't say if the heated dry feature can be turned off or not on this dishwasher. Could you confirm the heated dry can be turned off?

Asked 2 years ago by manbeing.

• A:Answer Yep, the Heat Dry can be turned off. Attached. Are three images showing the three different times with Heat Dry, Extended Dry and No Drying.

  Answered 2 years ago by Anonymous

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Q: QuestionCan you turn the drying heat off so that the dishes air dry?

Asked 3 years ago by Mary.

• A:Answer Hello Mary, yes, you can deselect the heat dry option. We hope this helps.

  Answered 3 years ago by WhirlpoolTeam

  
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Q: QuestionIs this stainless fingerprint resistant -- in the "answered questions it says yes, however in the specs it indicates "no"??

Asked 4 years ago by aggygrl.

• A:Answer Hi aggygrl, yes this unit is Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel.

  Answered 4 years ago by WhirlpoolTeam

  
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Q: QuestionI want this to match my existing appliances, which are Frigidaire. They look brushed stainless but hold magnets. Does this dishwasher hold magnets? Or is it shiny stainless?

Asked 4 years ago by Dishy.

• A:Answer Hi Dishy, this unit does have the grain that is typical of Stainless Steel finishes. The Stainless grade used on our Dishwashers will be fairly magnetic. We hope this helps!

  Answered 4 years ago by WhirlpoolTeam

  
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Q: Questionin case the dishes don't dry, i.e. water in the bottom of cups, is there a separate dry cycle??

Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer You can get extended dry if you do not use the quick wash option

  Answered 4 years ago by TrulyAmazedVerified Purchase

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