Dishwashers Comparison

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Fisher & Paykel DD36SDFTX2		Maytag MDD8000AWS

General Features

Dishwashers differ by size, design and installation method. In accordance with these criteria the units are divided into: built-in, portable, countertop, commercial and drawer types.

Dish-drawer dishwashers Fisher & Paykel DD36SDFTX2 and Maytag MDD8000AWS are great for smaller loads. Due to the sizes, they consume less water per load and they are more energy-efficient, than standard models.

Depending on the quantity of five-piece sets that a dishwasher can accommodate, the units are divided into: compact (5 – 8 pieces), standard (9 – 12 pieces) and tall tub (13 – 20 pieces).

Fisher & Paykel DD36SDFTX2 with 9 pieces capacity and Maytag MDD8000AWS with 10 pieces capacity belong to standard category (9 – 12 pieces) of dishwashers. They are good choice for traditional families of 3 or 4.

Maytag MDD8000AWS comes with heated type of drying that ensures fast and efficient operation. Using a dishwasher with this type of drying, you can avoid water spots on the dishes.

Fisher & Paykel DD36SDFTX2 has a vented type of drying that is more energy-efficient, than heated dry type in other models. Due to the usage of exhaust fan, this type of dishwashers can help to decrease the electricity bills and prevent you from extra-pays.

Controls

Dishwashers' controls are available in three styles: fully integrated, full console and semi-integrated.

Fisher & Paykel DD36SDFTX2 and Maytag MDD8000AWS are offered with semi-integrated controls style that is considered to be easy-to-use and reliable. This style of controls is a combination of time-honored technologies and modern opportunities.

Child lock in Fisher & Paykel DD36SDFTX2 and Maytag MDD8000AWS is a useful feature for families with kids. It allows you to lock the control panel and so prevent children from opening the dishwasher or changing the cycle.

Cycle Features

Fisher & Paykel DD36SDFTX2 and Maytag MDD8000AWS come with Delay Start feature that allows you to set the time, when you want a dishwasher to start, for example during low-rate electricity time, when you leave home or sleep.

Technical Details

Dishwashers are available with several tub types and they are: tall and standard.

Fisher & Paykel DD36SDFTX2 and Maytag MDD8000AWS come with standard tub type that is much easier to install and maintain. This type of dishwashers is convenient and efficient. It is a good choice for small- and middle-sized families.

The material of dishwasher tub can be: stainless steel, plastic or combination of stainless steel and plastic.

Maytag MDD8000AWS is equipped with plastic tub and it is a worthy investment for people with limited budgets. This type of dishwashers is more affordable, than models with stainless steel tub, and it is still reliable, efficient and durable.

Maytag MDD8000AWS includes a Sensor Clean feature that ensures excellent cleaning results and efficient operation. With the help of sensors a dishwasher detects how dirty dishes are and makes sure that all dirty water is recirculated through the wash cycle.

Dishwasher racks have been improved considerably during the last decades. Today they are made of metal mainly and can be coated with: nylon, vinyl or PVC.

Maytag MDD8000AWS comes with nylon-coated racks that are considered to be the most resistant to chipping and scratching. This material is used to minimize wear and tear.

Other Features

Maytag MDD8000AWS comes with Hard Food disposer that allows you to put dishes in the dishwasher, without rinsing them first. This feature saves your time and prevents the plugging of the unit's drain system.

Fisher & Paykel DD36SDFTX2 comes with adjustable upper rack that provides you with more flexibility and convenient. This feature allows you to accommodate large and oddly-shaped dishes easily and quickly.

Fisher & Paykel DD36SDFTX2 is ADA compliant, what means that it conforms to the standards of Americans with Disabilities Act. This dishwasher will better suit people with disabilities.