Kenmore Elite Elite 24" Built-In Dishwasher with Ultra Wash HE Filtration (1312) Reviews


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3.18 of 5
(by 11 reviewers)
Rating Summary | 55% of reviewers recommend (6 out of 11)

Pros
  • bisque looks great (7)
  • quiet (5)
  • stainless tub (5)
  • giant tub (4)
  • elegant appearance (4)
  • adjustable removable top shelf (4)
Cons
  • pricey (4)
  • buy the warranty if you are set on this (3)
  • unreliable (2)
  • needs adapter hardware, separate purchas (2)
  • haven't found one yet (1)
  • doesn't clean well (1)
  • expensive to repair (1)
  • chinese made (1)
  • low grade (1)
  • too low difficult to load (1)
Most Helpful Favorable Review

Kenmore Elite

We were lucky enough to find this in with the used products at a reduced price. I love the silverware holder. It ensures that each piece is washed individually. The machine is very quiet. We hardly hear it run. It cleans dishes wonderfully! I know because my 12 year old is in charge of loading... read full review »
Posted on Feb 19, 2011
Most Helpful Critical Review

Don't buy this model !

Bought this dishwasher in January 2005 and I am having my second wash pump unit replaced tomorrow.  Drain pump is also shot and making loud grinding noise. Did not buy the Extended Warranty because I figured this would last me 10 years before needing to be replace- how wrong I was and now I have spent...

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Posted on Mar 18, 2010

Kenmore Elite Elite 24" Built-In... Reviews

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Pros: It is nice and quiet, the adjustable top shelf lets me get more dishes onto the top rack, and it is easy to use. 

Cons: It melted one of my flexible cutting mats, though that tells me that things are definitely sanitized when they come out.  I'd suggest keeping such items towards the front of the machine.  The stainless steel interior makes it very dark inside so it's a bit more difficult to see in with out pulling the racks out, on the other hand germs don't like stainless so back to nice and sanitized.  The wash cycle is much longer than I'm used to, I used to be able to get a cycle...

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Posted on Jul 09, 2010

We took the advice of a previous reviewer and got the 5 year warranty because, although this dishwasher has performed incredibly well and has met our every expectation to date, it is true that it has been cheapened...I don't know if it was made in China or not, but I DO know that the installation manual came with TWO inserts, both of which were changes that cheapened prior versions:

1.) the previous metal fittings for connecting the water line have been replaced with a plastic fitting with plastic threads!!! So be VERY careful you start the threading correctly or you'll easily strip the threads....

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Posted on Apr 24, 2010

Very Disappointed.

     When my maytag dishwasher gave up the ghost I figured time to get me a Kenmore. One came with the house when we moved in and it worked like a charm until it needed replacement (11yrs old). So being a Sears loyalist I shopped around and decided on the Kenmore Elite 24" built in.

     This was the most expensive dishwasher I ever bought, but I wanted a high end product. It had everything we wanted. Adjustable upper rack, stainless tub, quiet and a great energy rating.

     Too bad it doesn't clean as well as my Maytag, or my first Kenmore, and it smells inside even though I rinse...

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Posted on Apr 22, 2010

After researching dishwashers for months and reviewing consumer ratings we went to the Sears store to make our big purchase. This was a big deal to us to get the best value for our $$$. We almost purchased an LG (it was rated highly also) because we love our LG washer and dryer, but the LG dishwasher didn't have a front display so we could see when the cycle was done to let our dishes air dry. This Kenmore model had high ratings and reviews in consumer magazines so it was our next top choice. When we brought this Kenmore home, it didn't have a power cord so we had to hardwire our old one to...

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Posted on Feb 20, 2010

Love this Dishwasher

We replaced a ten year old Kitchen Aid DW three months ago with this unit. We really comparison shopped. This was the best value for the dollar.  Make sure the space available will match the units specs. Ours did. It is quiet and very efficient and the dishes look superb when they come out.

All we do is hit Smart Wash and hit the start button and we are outta there. We do clean the food off the dishes and pots before we put them in the DW. Also you really want to use a Rinse aid -- This is VERY important. Follow the directions from Kenmore and you will get spotless dishes, silverware and pans....

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Posted on Nov 18, 2009

Model# 665.13124K703 - Elite Dishwasher with Ultra Wash HE Filtration.

My Whirlpool was very old, came with the house.  Was looking for a replacement, trying to stick with Whirlpool, but were getting bad reviews on this website.  So, this one caught my eye.  A little bit more than I wanted to spend, the reviews were 60/40, but it is a JD Power suggested purchase, so I got it.

OK, you shell out money for a major appliance, you really do not know what you are getting until you get it home.

Well, I have it home, installed it myself, and WOW.  Not only does this product look elegant, but it cleans...

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Posted on Nov 20, 2009

Very Poor Quality

We purchased a Kenmore Elite Ultra Wash QuietDeluxe 2-1/2 years ago and it is already falling apart. It used to be one of the quietest dishwashers We've heard. Then one day it started getting louder and louder. Within a week it sounded like a tank coming down the road. I'm guessing Kenmore (sears) buys low grade parts from China because from what I've researched many other people are having the same problem. The seal goes out and water gets into the motor housing and causes it to make a very loud grinding noise. We are done buying Kenmore appliances (refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave) as we have...

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Posted on Feb 12, 2010

Terrible dishwasher!!

I purchased a Sears elite dishwasher one year ago and honestly it is the worst dishwasher I have ever owned.  The dishes do not clean well,  the dishes stink,  and the dishwasher sometimes does not drain.  I would never ever buy a Sears dishwasher again.  Read all reviews before purchasing this diswasher.

Posted on Aug 29, 2009

do not buy it

noisy does not clean very good should of kept my ge very hard to load bottom line do not buy it runs long

Posted on Jan 27, 2010

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