Kitchen Appliances

Aiding Kitchens for 87 Years-Kitchenaid
In 1919 the first Kitchenaid product was born, a “food preparer” for the home. At first Kitchenaid concentrated on small
kitchen appliances through the 1920’s and 1930’s. In 1949 Kitchenaid marketed their home dishwasher for the first time. The
later added other major appliances in 1986. Today, Kitchenaid offers built-in dishwashers, drawer dishwashers, and in-sink
dishwashers.
Kitchenaid’s built-in dishwashers are available in 17 models through 5 series. The basic model is the C-series although this
$600 model is far from what most companies consider basic. It has a commercial-grade stainless steel tub, a sound reducing
insulation package, a hard-food disposer, and an EnergyStar rating. The tub is larger than traditional dishwashers since it
holds a 14-place setting. The only thing basic about this model is the non-adjusting rack and the 3-cycle was settings.
The Kitchenaid I-Series upgrades the insulation to the WhisperQuiet system. All four models in this series are EnergyStar
rated. Each one has three wash cycles with five cycle options. The I-Series features a Sani-Rinse cycle to sanitize dishes
and an automatic purge filtration system to make water use more efficient. This series ranges in price from $579 to $949.
The Kitchenaid P-Series is even more quiet and has the same high qualities as the I-Series as it steps up to four wash cycles
with a high temperature rinse cycle that sanitizes the dishes. The models in this series have an adjustable top rack and
folding tines for more loading flexibility, as well as the EnergyStar rating. This series runs from $749 to $1149.
The Kitchenaid S-Series improves on all these great features at it has an extremely quiet insulation package and is also
EngergyStar rated. The five wash cycles feature ProScrub to deliver powerful water pressure that can clean the toughest pots
and pans. The racks offer the highest flexibility since the top rack has two positions and is removable. The lower rack has
inserts to customize the loading configuration. These models can be purchased from $1099 to $1299.
The Kitchenaid U-Series is the ultimate dishwasher package. This series has all the same high quality features as the S-
Series, but an added quiet feature in addition to the already quiet insulation. The console is hidden for a sleek look to fit
into a contemporary design. This premier dishwasher goes for between $1199 and $1399, but its features offer all the bells
and whistles to make it worth it.
Kitchenaid is one of only two companies that offer a drawer dishwasher. These space saving drawer dishwashers have several
unique qualities that attract customers. A one-drawer unit can hold pots and pans as well as cookie sheets, but the
dimensions are not as tall as the traditional under the cabinet dishwashers since these are only 17 inches tall.
For a small household, these single drawer dishwashers are ideal since you do not have to leave dirty dishes for days to wait
to have a full load with the only other choice being to waste water by running it half full. If you then have a larger need
like a dinner party, you can wash the preparation pots and pans while having the dinner and then run the dinner dishes after
the guests have left.
The shorter height also allows the user to load or unload dishes without a great deal of bending over. For older users or for
operators with back problems or other disabilities, this benefit of not bending could be one more step to remaining
independent in their own home or apartment. If cleaning larger loads is needed, a single drawer dishwasher could be placed on
either side of the sink to allow for more dishes at once but still offering the convenience of less bending over.
These drawer dishwashers can compliment your kitchen design with a sleek, compact look. You can choose from standard panels
of black, stainless steel, or white; or you can customize the panel to match the wood in your kitchen. With a single drawer
unit, you can increase storage space in the kitchen since another drawer can be added beneath the drawer dishwasher.
Kitchenaid offers the single drawer dishwashers for a suggested price of $779, while their double drawer units go for $1399
up to $1699.
Kitchenaid also has a unique in-sink dishwasher. These can finish small loads quickly. It can also double as a sink basin or
a work area if you cover it with the cutting board top. Since it is relatively deep, this in-sink dishwasher can was pots
that are up to 14 inches tall. The two models of in-sink dishwashers will cost from $1799 to $1829. They have four wash
cycles and are EnergyStar rated since they use half the amount of water of regular dishwashers. Although small, these in-sink
dishwashers can still hold a five-place setting. With a sanitizing rinse cycle that heats water to 160 degrees, the in-sink
dishwasher will keep food preparation safe with bacteria-free utensils, dishes, and pans.
Kitchenaid offers warranties and optional service plans for each dishwasher. If you need a small in-sink dishwasher, a
convenient drawer dishwasher, or a built-in dishwasher, Kitchenaid can give you exactly what you are looking for. With
decades of experience in the company, you can expect quality products that will meet all your dishwasher needs. To find a
retailer in your area, you can use the locator feature on the Kitchenaid website by typing your zip code.

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