FRIDGIDAIRE MODEL 1100

I purchased this model dishwasher based on my own research from both dependent and independent sites and magazines. I was looking for the best rated dishwasher at the best price. Upon receiving my dishwasher, I had a professional plumber install it.

One of my complaints about my previous dishwasher was the noise level while the machine was running. One of the first things I noticed was the foam insulation that came with the dishwasher in order to reduce the noise level.

As soon as the dishwasher was hooked up, we turned it on to see what the noise level was going to be and if I needed to add more insulation for noise control, however the foam insulation provided was more than adequate to quell the noise. The first time I loaded the dishwasher, I found if you followed the loading instructions in the manual provided that there was more than adequate space and sufficient support for all your daily dishes, while still maintaining the water flow around them.

One of the cons I have found about this specific dishwasher is the detergent holder is that when you load the holder with powder, if there is any spillage at all onto the top part of the holder that it doesn't close properly. It has to hold just the right amount, or less than the instructions provided in order for it close completely.

If you put just a little too much in, you then have to scoop of some of the detergent out. Something minor, but annoying. The other con I have noticed is that the top sprayer is too low. It doesn't allow the top rack to hold a standard wine glass.

If you do put a wine glass in, or anything else of similar height, you have to put the object at an angle so the top sprayer has free flow to rotate. When this occurs, the glasses are not being cleaned properly.

Pros
- Quiet
- Good rack system

Cons
- Detergent holder doesn't close properly
- Spray arms at the top is too low

Rating
3 out of 5