Samsung - StormWash™ 24" Top Control Built-In Dishwasher with AutoRelease Dry, 3rd Rack, 48 dBA - Stainless steel

We recently purchased the new Samsung StormWash DW80R5060 series dishwasher. My expectations were blown away and I can’t stop raving about it! When it was delivered, I couldn’t believe how quick and easy the installation was. And it looks so sleek and professional. I especially love the stainless-steel finish on door. It truly is smudge-proof and resists fingerprints too. This is so important to me, as it keeps the dishwasher looking brand new. I’m also impressed with how light the door is- it opens and closes so easily. The recessed handle doesn’t stick out and is built into the door- love this feature! My dishes have never been cleaner. The third rack is a wonderful addition, and a great spot for utensils or baking sheets. And the bottom rack has a StormWash feature that concentrates on especially dirty dishes. It really cleans baked on, dirty pots and pans. The other racks are adjustable too, so you can truly fit even the largest dish loads in one washing. With 6 different wash options, you can completely customize the dishwasher to your needs. One of my favorite settings is the sanitize option. I’m a clean freak, so it is important that I know the dishes are both spotless and germ-free. This dishwasher by far has the best cleaning capacity of any dishwasher that I have owned. What surprised me the most is how quiet the dishwasher is during use- you cannot hear it! No more turning the tv up while the dishwasher is running- it’s unbelievable how silent it is. And when the cycle is nearing completion, the auto release door opens to improve drying performance- no more towel drying dishes before putting them away. It’s obvious that Samsung did their research and listened to customers, as this product blew away my expectations- from features to ease of use. Overall, I’m so thrilled with my dishwasher and can’t wait to discover new features. Hands down, Samsung nailed it and I am on happy customer!

After installing this dishwasher it didn't take long to see how big a upgrade we had purchase. Our old dishwasher was only three years old and was average at best when cleaning and drying a load. The one hour wash does a great job in cleaning and the drying and is more energy efficient then the old dishwasher.

This is the best dishwasher out there, 3 racks I have never seen a quieter dishwasher as this dishes come out so clean very glad I bought this

What can I say about this dishwasher? I have had 3 different dishwashers in my adult years and this is by far the best. I really like to say that this is my first dishwasher and the others were just sanitizers. I would always have to clean off my plates with a sponge or paper towel before placing them in the dishwasher or else I’d have baked on food left on them. This dishwasher is different. I purposefully left food on dishes, bowls, etc. and this dishwasher did not disappoint. Let’s get started with some Pros. PROS: 1. My dishes are clean! This dishwasher does what it says it does. It actually washes my dishes and pans. I left food on them and this washer blasted it off and left my dishes clean. 2. Stormwash. We used the storm wash feature on a particularly dirty and oily 6 cup measuring cup and it worked perfectly. I can’t wait until chili season to see how it does with our crockpot and large pan! 3. Third cutlery rack. This rack is awesome. I don’t know why it isn’t a standard feature in all dishwashers. The amount of space is great and I have yet to have anything stuck between the prongs of a fork. 4. Quiet. This thing is quiet! I used to hear our previous dishwasher on other floors of the house! This one has a nice quiet, almost “white noise” style relaxing noise. 5. Dryer and automatic door release. This dryer does a much better job of drying my dishes and leaving them spotless. I absolutely love that the heating element is not exposed or visible. The automatic door release is a thing of beauty. This limits the scalding steam that used to release from one small vent with other dishwashers and allows for a more consistent drying experience. 6. Timer. What a great addition. I no longer have to wonder when my dishes will be done. The timer is accurate as well! 7. Rinse aid “window.” It’s great to know if I need to add more based on seeing the indicator window right there. 8. Fingerprint resistant. This is the only stainless steel appliance we own that does this right! Hardly a smudge on it! CONS: 1. Water hook up in rear of unit. I do not like not having the water hookup right at the front of the unit. I want to be able to tell quickly if any of my plumbing is leaking. Having the valve at the rear makes me worry that the leak will be quite large before I realize it is actually leaking. 2. Smell of the dishwasher after use. NOTE: my dishes don’t carry this smell, but the washer itself does. It smells kind of fishy. It really doesn’t make much sense to me, and may just be due to how new the unit is. It isn’t overly off-putting, just odd. Recommendation: I whole heartedly would recommend this dishwasher to my friends and families! It was the perfect addition to our home and it works as advertised. It was the final piece to the puzzle of the updated kitchen appliances and we are so excited to have it.

I used it for the first time last night and had it on Auto 2:50 wash time. The load wasn’t that heavy or full. I had to rewatch a few things. One glass looked like it didn’t get washed at all. There was still peanut butter on the knives. I am not impressed. It is quiet though!

Wasn’t too hard self installing. Washes dishes very well, I have yet to try the storm wash mode. Using heavy load I threw a bunch at it to see what it could wash, and did a great job. Seems wash times have increased in the newer machines, the heavy load option is 3 hours. There is options for an hour and other but haven’t tried yet. NOTE this if you plan to buy the recommended installation kit! Instructions are lacking and it took me some looking up (I’m not a handy man). The three prong cord has the three cables: smooth line goes to black cord, green/yellow ground goes to middle which has visible green, and the black goes to the ribbed line.

Just upgraded to this dishwasher, as mine was ~15 years old, and originally installed when my house was built. I haven't tested the "StormWash" feature, but the normal wash is barely audible outside the kitchen. It seems to be well built and the stainless steel is a nice departure from what I had previously. I'm giving 4 out of 5 stars due to what I perceive to be a minor design flaw. The kickplate does not line up perfectly with the screw posts near the bottom of the unit, which when attached, causes it to bow ever so slightly outward away from the machine. Whenever the door is closed after being fully extended (laying parallel with the floor), it creates an unsettling noise and the feeling that something is being damaged, due to it making contact with the kickplate. I was able to correct this with some minor drilling to the kickplate, but it is not ideal.

Let me start by saying that the dishwasher is attractive however this may not be the best unit for a tall person. The handy 3rd rack is very convenient for placing utensils and even silverware. The 2nd rack sits way too low for someone 6' tall or taller. I would have eliminated the 3rd rack for ease of use. Feels like I need to bend down to add glasses and bowls. Also, the bottom (1st) rack is not designed properly for plates or larger items. The plates are too tight and may not get washed properly. The dishwasher door won't sit flat. Maybe it's too new but not sure if this issue will resolve over time. See pics. On a positive note, the unit is very quiet.I would recommend looking for a better option at this price-point.