Best Dishwasher Features of 2023 - CNET
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Every gadget gets new features and capabilities almost every year, and dishwashers are no different. Some of the tech in dishwashers might surprise those with just a standard one at home. The latest dishwashers on the market have features that can change the way you clean dishes — and make it a lot easier.
Every major dishwasher brand boasts a plethora of available features for its models, all of which promise to make the chore of cleaning up the kitchen and getting dirty dishes spotless easier than ever. Some of those features are actually capable of handling the job. When shopping for a new dishwasher, make sure you buy a model that’s up to the task and houses the best dishwasher features available. Here are the best options right now.
I’ve linked to models from a variety of brands and retailers that include the best dishwasher features discussed below. Note that CNET hasn’t tested those individual models at this time. We update this list periodically.
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Aside from the usual jets at the bottom of the tub, some dishwashers have specialized jets meant for specific dishes. I love these. GE and Electrolux dishwashers have bottle wash jets. You clip a baby’s bottle or a water bottle to them and they’ll spray directly into the bottle to make sure the bottom gets cleaned. Kenmore and Samsung offer jets meant for casserole dishes. Load the dish in the back of the bottom rack, and these jets will hit the corners with a spray.
This is my favorite dishwasher feature because it takes part of the chore of cleaning up off your plate — instead of having to hand-wash your bottles, the dishwasher can take care of it. I also appreciate this feature because of how specialized it is — if you’re not regularly washing bottles or casserole dishes, you don’t need to bother. If you are, this feature is a godsend.
Better yet, dishwasher manufacturers don’t tend to charge a premium for these dishwasher features; you can find them as nice add-ons in ordinary midrange to high-end standard dishwasher models. If you want to hand-wash fewer dishes, consider a dishwasher with specialized jets.
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Aside from the usual jets at the bottom of the tub, some dishwashers have specialized jets meant for specific dishes. I love these. GE and Electrolux dishwashers have bottle wash jets. You clip a baby’s bottle or a water bottle to them and they’ll spray directly into the bottle to make sure the bottom gets cleaned. Kenmore and Samsung offer jets meant for casserole dishes. Load the dish in the back of the bottom rack, and these jets will hit the corners with a spray.
This is my favorite dishwasher feature because it takes part of the chore of cleaning up off your plate — instead of having to hand-wash your bottles, the dishwasher can take care of it. I also appreciate this feature because of how specialized it is — if you’re not regularly washing bottles or casserole dishes, you don’t need to bother. If you are, this feature is a godsend.
Better yet, dishwasher manufacturers don’t tend to charge a premium for these dishwasher features; you can find them as nice add-ons in ordinary midrange to high-end standard dishwasher models. If you want to hand-wash fewer dishes, consider a dishwasher with specialized jets.
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Most dishwashers offer something to keep your stemware in place and most are passable. Generally, it’s a plastic piece that lowers onto the stem and braces it. Electrolux and Frigidaire have soft-grip racks that actually secure your glass. Press your stem into the blue plastic and it wraps around the step and grips it.
We didn’t encounter much broken stemware from any dishwasher during our testing, but if you want to feel extra secure with your fragile glasses, most Electrolux and Frigidaire dishwashers ship with these well-designed grips so you won’t have to pay a premium.
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Best usability feature
Good Wine Stem Holders
Most dishwashers offer something to keep your stemware in place and most are passable. Generally, it’s a plastic piece that lowers onto the stem and braces it. Electrolux and Frigidaire have soft-grip racks that actually secure your glass. Press your stem into the blue plastic and it wraps around the step and grips it.
We didn’t encounter much broken stemware from any dishwasher during our testing, but if you want to feel extra secure with your fragile glasses, most Electrolux and Frigidaire dishwashers ship with these well-designed grips so you won’t have to pay a premium.
