Edgestar EBIDW1802BL Built-In Dishwasher

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This 18 wide compact dishwasher from the Chinese manufacturer Midea has features that match a full sized counterpart. Your typical set of Wash Cycle Modes allow you to select the best option for what you are needing to wash. I like the ECO and Quick modes as we typically wash and rinse our dishes well before putting them in the dishwasher for a final sanitary cleaning. If you only need a heated rinse and dry then the Rinse mode is great for that. No soap needed.This dishwasher requires the typical hookups of a hot water line and a 15A dedicated circuit. Electrical code in the 2020's typically requires a receptacle in the adjacent cabinet with full access to it. That way a corded plug can be wired to the dishwasher and unplugged for servicing if needed. No need to find a breaker panel and breaker. A dishwasher braided flexible hose with a 90 end to 3/8 is also a great choice as it allows for bending and moving which is needed to connect and push the dishwasher into the cabinet space. It should likewise come thru a sidewall of the cabinet into an adjoining and accessible space with a hot water supply shutoff.The dishwasher comes with both mounting options to allow securing the underside of a counter top, or side securing into adjoining cabinetry. It also has a removable toe kick to allow access underneath it.The front mounted controls are buttons that are convenient to access and push. Easy to read and properly label in English. An LED display provides cycle time lengths, temperature settings and door locked indications. The dishwasher isn't as quiet as a premium Bosch unit but it still is relatively low on noise.Overall this is a nice and full featured compact dishwasher. It makes an excellent option for small apartments or studio flats. It also makes a great second dishwasher that comes in handy not only for large gatherings but also really for everyday household use. You can use larger dishes, pots and pans in your main dishwasher and keep this smaller one for cups and glasses. Or have it installed in a bar area for separation of bar ware from kitchen ware. It is so versatile. I like it and think it deserves a full 5 stars for quality and performance.

Really a well built unit. No too heavy and easy to install. Plenty of functions but not overdone. Dishes come out clean and no issues at all. Highly recommend.

Installation didn't take long, I had a maintenance man install it for me because I wanted it done correctly, He tool about 2 hours. He was very vocal about how nice it was and i was so excited for him to be done because I've always wanted a dishwasher.This dishwasher is great for a small kitchens which i have, It does hold a sufficient amount of dishes for how small it is which is fine because I don't use a lot of dishes anyhow.

This is a small and spacious dishwasher. It does an excellent job cleaning dishes, silverware, pots and pans. There are no remaining food particles, and there is no spotting. The dishwasher is not loud, and it's ideal for little kitchens. This is a terrific dishwasher.

This brand (Midea) primarily offers their products at the large discount mart-style store. They're usually entry level products, but over the years I've had good luck with them. They're usually energy star, and I have some items (such as an air conditioner) that are almost 10 years old now and still look and function like new.This unit seems to be similar quality - solidly built, and bit better than entry level.One of the things people look for in dishwashers is the noise level. The average range is 40db for the highest end/quietest, and 55db for the cheapest/noisiest. The Midea is 52db, putting it on the lower end.However, one thing that stands out is the stainless interior (they call it a stainless tub). Most of the entry level dishwashers are plastic. Overall it's a very sharp looking unit, the combination of black and stainless.It does have a few amenities. It's not touch screen or top control, and the buttons aren't hidden. But it does have a front-control digital display that's highly visible, intuitive, and tells you what cycle you're in.It has 4 modes - heavy, normal, eco, and delicate. You can also opt for a quick cycle or just a rinse cycle.The normal cycle is 2.5 hours, but if you want to get dried food off, you'll need to run the heavy cycle.I had a bit of sticker shock when shopping around for these 18 inch dishwashers, but after looking at ALL the box stores and hardware stores, this Midea is actually the cheapest one I found. That's not to say there aren't better deals to be found, but overall I'm pretty impressed and think it's a good value.