Model DW18 - 18"Dishwasher White

by Avanti

Product Features

• Built-in Installation
• Ideal Apartment Unit - Only 18"Wide
• Rinse Aid Dispenser
• 7 Automatic Cycles
• 8 Plate Setting Capacity

Product Details

• Item Weight: 34.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 62.1 pounds
• ASIN: B00092ZPQI
• Item model number: DW18
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #162,845 in Appliances (See Top 100 in Appliances)
  • #54 in Appliances > Dishwashers

Product Description

Model DW18 - 18"Dishwasher White

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad For What It Is, December 4, 2010

By 

R. McClure "Saeed" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Model DW18 - 18"Dishwasher White

I bought this dishwashwer off of a different site where I got it a little cheaper and paid less in shipping costs.

Overall it's not a bad little dishwasher for the price. I did a bit of a remodel on a very small 50's galley style kitchen and really wanted a dishwasher but could only manage to squeeze in one of these 18 inch models.

It's great that you can get something that will fit in a small space. It appears to be doing a pretty good job on the dishes. The instal was completed by a plumber because I was having multiple items installed including a garbage disposal and didn't want to risk doing all the work myself, but it appeared to not be to difficult to instal yourself if you needed to.

I don't really have much to compare it to but so far I haven't really had a problem with noise. It's not quiet but it not so loud that it bothers me while I'm watching TV or whatever in the next room.

This little machine does have a few different settings for heavier pots/pans, regular wash, crystal/glass, etc. It also hase a nice stainless interior although the shelves are plastic coated metal of some type.

The only real issue I have with this dishwasher is that the shelves are set up a little odd. The top drawer has some weird plastic things that fold over the tops of the glasses (maybe to hold them down?). The bottom shelf has a couple rack sections, one for plates/sausers etc that can be folded down flat to put bigger items and on for the rest of your stuff that is permanantly attached and doesn't fold down. Being only 18 inches you can get a good bit in but you really have to be creative and you're not going to fit a whole lot of large pans.

If you have the space obviously you'd probably be better off with a bigger model but for those who need something smaller this is a good option, especially considering the price.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for the price, February 23, 2011

By 

Zana - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Model DW18 - 18"Dishwasher White

Cons:
-Loud
-Plastic parts seem a little flimsy
-Can't handle a full load
-The wine glass holders on the top shelf are too short...so you can't even put a wine glass under them
-Tall (regular, just not short) glasses can only go on the outsides, too tall to fit in the middle of the rack
Pros:
-Great size for 2 people/condo
-Most inexpensive one for the size
-Good amount of cleaning options (hot, super hot, pans, etc)

You basically get what you paid for. It's not super quiet, but it gets the job done. I would not actually put 8 place settings in this puppy. I would give enough room between each plate if you really want them clean. Also wouldn't suggest waiting to fill it up til it's full, generally because I don't think it can do a good job if the food was stuck/dried on the plate. So either rinse well after use, and just use this to sanitize...or run it daily.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Little power-house, April 7, 2011

By 

wiredog - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Model DW18 - 18"Dishwasher White

I have had the dishwasher for over 4 years. Its a champ! Being in my cabin left alone for weeks than it is put to nonstop use from icecream maker to all kinds of dishes and dried on egg. Even washed the bug zapper in it. Works great. Down side...Damn it was pricey!!