Customer Reviews for GE Adora Top Control Dishwasher in Black with Stainless Steel Tub and Steam PreWash
- Adora Series - Available exclusively at The Home Depot
- With (48 dBA), it makes it one of the most quiet dishwashers
- Featuring 65% more wash power delivered to each rack
Customer Reviews
Dec 12, 2014
Adora dishwasher
Love the steam clean cycle. Very quiet dishwasher.
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Dec 3, 2014
Good dishwasher
I enjoy my new dishwasher but the silverware baskets are frustrating. Bigger utensils are difficult to place in the baskets.
Overall, it's a good appliance and does its job well.
It's certainly an upgrade over my old dishwasher.
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Customer review from geappliances.comNov 19, 2014
very quiet
looks good runs great could not believe how quiet it is this is a the best
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Customer review from geappliances.comNov 4, 2014
Beautiful, efficient, so quiet!
The installers were on time and did a perfect job installing it. They cleaned up before they left. The dishwasher is amazing. It is so quiet that one can hardly tell it is in use, and it cleans the dishes to sparkling! I also like the special wine glass holders that fold down when not in use. Other sections also fold down to accommodate larger items. The new approach to tableware is great - you can place them in slots to keep them separate or lift the slotted pieces up to place something larger, like an ice cream scoop. I love this dishwasher!
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Oct 30, 2014
Good Value
Replaced a high end Bosch. The GE model cleans the dishes and silverware much better and the dishes are dry at the end of the cycle. Very nice.
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Customer review from geappliances.comOct 29, 2014
Door won't stay closed. Only 3 months old. Won't start keep Beeping!
There are so many issues that I am too tired to list them. Especially having to rearrange many times to see why door will not stay closed, when it does the cycle won't start anyways until after several , many , many tries. Too expensive to not work well. Very sad about this!
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Oct 29, 2014
Worst Dishwasher
If you purchase this dishwasher, you must first make sure you clean your dishes before you load them in. I have owned this for 6 months now, and often have to run dishes through twice to get them clean. The soap dispenser does not consistenly open with liquid soap. The bottom rack is poorly laid out to get the dishes to lean forward to get water spray. It runs much longer than the Maytag I replaced it with. If you put silverware in the row of the rack that is closest to the door when it is closed, you can not get the door to close all the way. I don't often write reviews, but I was compelled to let everyone know bad this machine is.
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Sep 30, 2014
Poor choice to replace our Whirlpool Gold dishwasher
We replaced our 14 year old Whirlpool Gold Dishwasher with this unit only because we wanted other new appliances and wanted a dishwasher to match the new ones. Nothing was really wrong with our Whirlpool other than that. This GE unit is a LOT quiter and looks nice.
However, we have struggled to get it to actually clean the dishes. Too many times we pull dishes out that need to be put back in and we NEVER had to do with with the whirlpool. The cleaning time is VERY VERY long as well. MUCH longer than our old dishwasher. Granted there are a lot of options that impact that cleaning time but if we don't put it on any of the longest options then the dishes don't get clean.
The top controls while nice that they are hidden are not convenient.
I'm very disappointing in this unit.
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Sep 26, 2014
Pretty Dishwasher....but...
We finally decided on all GE appliances for our kitchen after our range became unreliable as well as our fridge. Despite the fact that the dishwasher and microwave work perfectly, we decided to treat ourselves to all new appliances in slate color. The Adora microwave and coordinating double range are beautiful and hopefully work well.
Problem is, existing plumbing on our ten year old home is not compatible with the plumbing valve on the dishwasher. Oh well, I can call a plumber. Home Depot will refund for installation. I had inspected the dishwasher for damage outside and checked the racks to make sure they moved smoothly. Oddly, the inside of the dishwasher was wet which I was told was normal by the delivery guy since they run them at the factory. After the delivery people left, I thought to just take the pamphlets out and let it stand open to allow it to dry thoroughly. The pamphlets are moldy, and the stainless steel tub is dented on both interior back corners. These appliances are Made in U.S.A. Go the extra mile folks, make sure the dishwasher dries too. Hoping GE and Home Depot make this right...So far the folks at Home Depot are being very helpful.
GE Refrigerator had a dent too...so back it went...
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Aug 26, 2014
Great Dishwasher
Being an energy efficient system causes the inside of the dishwasher to remain wet after completing the drying cycle. We have found that if we use the steam feature setting when washing and opening the door a tad at the end of the cycle, the inside dries out. It cleans thoroughly and is super quiet. I love having two silverware compartments and the adjustable top rack. I would definitely recommend this dishwasher.
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Aug 13, 2014
Worst experience purchasing new appliances ever.
The dishwasher is sleek and quiet. It has an indicator to tell you when dishes are clean.
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Aug 9, 2014
So Many To Choose From...Choose This One!
Is this thing working? That's what everyone asks until they open the door at the end of the cycle. It is that quiet. Such versatility with the options of just upper or lower wash and various degrees of power. I couldn't be more pleased and, boy, does it look great!
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Aug 8, 2014
very quiet
This is the first dishwasher I have owned with a stainless steel tub. It works great and cleans my dishes well. Very quiet which is what I was looking for and the hidden controls gives it a clean look. The top rack slides in and out smoothly unlike other brands I looked at that were in the $600-$800 range. Excellent product and well made.
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Customer review from geappliances.comAug 6, 2014
Great product
- Quiet
- Cleans dishes well
- Dries dishes well
- Love the two silverware baskets (top & bottom); separates them well enough to clean thoroughly
- A little difficult to install; a part was made of cheap plastic which made it difficult to connect correctly
- DELIVERY MEN WILL NOT INSTALL IF YOU HAVE PVC PIPES (very inconvenient)
Overall, it gets the job done.
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Aug 6, 2014
good for the price
It is quiet. For the price, the quality is good. Seems to clean as expected.
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Aug 6, 2014
seems solid
So far so good. The dishes definitely get clean and it's sooooo quiet which is awesome for our open concept main floor. You need the heated dry to really dry things which does add some time. The only thing i'm not liking so much is the design of the upper silverware holder. It's not really big and it's just awkward. I would rather lose it altogether and gain more top room but these work like seperate areas which is annoying
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Aug 1, 2014
Looks Good
The reason I rate it low is due to the length of time it takes to wash a load of dishes...3 hours....when you use it the way they suggest in order to get clean dishes. I can't understand how they can say it is energy efficient when it uses that much electricity and water. Actually, due to the length of the cycle, I have been washing my dishes by hand most of the time. I haven't done that in years
I love that it will clean the top or bottom racks individually, although I haven't used that feature yet.
So in the long run I would not recommend this product
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Jul 29, 2014
Great dishwasher.
Cleans exceptionally well, is extremely quiet, easy to load and unload. And the slate looks great with no smudges.
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Jul 22, 2014
OK, but not great
This dishwasher replaced one that was about 15 years old. Seems things have changed in these products over the years. The good news is that this dishwasher is very quiet. But the wash quality is not very good. Have to either rinse the dishes or use a "Heavy" cycle to get things clean. The utensil trays are another problem. There are 2 of them and they are supposed to hang from the front of the racks. But in that position the bottom tray interferes with the soap dispenser, so soap is left behind. Both bottom and top trays interfere with the closing of the door. During a wash, the cycle will often halt and I have to push the door closed again. To get around that I have put the utensil trays into the rack which seems to solve the door ajar problem, but of course that significantly reduces the amount of room for dishes. All in all the Adora dishwasher is disappointing.
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Jul 22, 2014
Quiet
This is by far the best dishwasher my wife and I have purchased. It will seriously clean your dishes. When I first ran the dishwasher, I thought something might be wrong with it as we could not heart running. Getting up close you could barely hear it running. I looked at a lot of dishwashers and this model was the best bang for the buck!
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Customer review from geappliances.comJul 20, 2014
Super quiet and does a good job
I was looking for a quiet dishwasher that had top and bottom sprayers that could handle a growing family. I must say, this dishwasher has been great and surpasses my expectations. With that said, I was worried about the bad review for GE appliances through Consumer Reports, however i haven't had a single issue or concern to date. I would buy this dishwasher again.
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Customer review from geappliances.comJul 17, 2014
Take this piece of trash out to the curb
I bought this dishwasher because the previous one I had did not match my new kitchen. It is the worst dishwasher I have ever owned. The prongs within it are not high enough to allow plates and bowls to stand upright, thereby cutting down the area of the dishes/plates that can be cleaned, and/or not allowing me to fill the machine to capacity to run a cycle. Even with the "Heated Dry" option turned on, the inside of the tub and the contents are soaking wet 12 hours after running a cycle. The detergent doesn't always completely dispense. It fails to clean all of the dishware and silverware and I have had to put back half of the items that were just put through a cycle because they were still dirty.
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Jul 17, 2014
Exceptionally quiet and cleans thoroughly.
Dishwasher is so quiet we have to look for the light to see if it's on and running! Fantastic job of cleaning even the dirtiest dishes: everything comes our sparkling. Installation was easy and straightforward.
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Customer review from geappliances.comJul 4, 2014
Love
Nice dishwasher, cleans my dishes very well and extremely quiet. Lots of room and I like that I can put my very tall glasses on the top rack to clean.
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Customer review from geappliances.comJul 1, 2014
made a mistake buying this model
dishwasher arrived with water in he drain hose. the owners manual was damp and the hose hookup was for a garbage disposal not for the dishwasher. I was not happy from the beginning with this washer. It appeared to be used and then returned and repackaged. The interior was wet. Delivery box was retaped shut as if it had been a returned item. Takes over an hour to go through the wash cycle. Water waster. Misserable to try to hook up yourself. fairly quiet which was the only nice feature I could dig up on this model. not sure why the steam prewash was needed unless the machine has difficulty cleaning the dishes. Very cramped interior. Takes to much effort to remove it and take it back to the store. Big mistake buying this one for sure.
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Response from GE AnswersJul 3, 2014
Hello Judy,
I am sorry to hear of your experience with the purchase of your new dishwasher. If you need a new owners manual please contact us at 1-800-626-2005
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–10 p.m. ET
Saturday: 8 a.m.–7 p.m. ET.
You may want to check with your sales representative to see if this was a return. There could be some water in the tub from testing.
It is normal for some dishwashers to run for up to two hours under certain conditions.
On select models, the timer display or dial will stop for long periods (up to 1/2 hour) during the wash and dry cycles while the heater is activated.
On models featuring Auto Hot Start, the cycle may be extended up to 20 minutes while the dishwasher heats the water. This time will vary depending on the temperature of the water coming in to the machine.
Cycle time may also vary on models with clean sensors due to the sensor extending or decreasing cycle time and number of fills based on the soil level.
The Steam Pre-wash option begins loosening soils before the powerful wash cycles begin to help eliminate stuck-on soils. This can be selected as an option to run before any other cycle. This whole Steam Prewash including the circulate time is roughly 24 minutes in addition to a wash cycle.
The dishwasher is actually not wasting water, it is very efficient. The wash pump will cycle on and send water to the lower spray arm. The motor will run, stop for 1 second, restart, stop and pause for 5 - 8 seconds, restart and then repeat this algorithm throughout the cycle and is normal.
The motor run time will vary depending on the wash cycle selected. During the wash cycle the wash pump alternates which spray arm to supply with water. Water is supplied to the lower spray arm, then the wash pump stops and starts again, this time sending water to the mid and upper spray arms.
The lower, mid and upper spray arms do not use water at the same time. I hope this helps. We appreciate the feedback.
Lisa from GE
I am sorry to hear of your experience with the purchase of your new dishwasher. If you need a new owners manual please contact us at 1-800-626-2005
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–10 p.m. ET
Saturday: 8 a.m.–7 p.m. ET.
You may want to check with your sales representative to see if this was a return. There could be some water in the tub from testing.
It is normal for some dishwashers to run for up to two hours under certain conditions.
On select models, the timer display or dial will stop for long periods (up to 1/2 hour) during the wash and dry cycles while the heater is activated.
On models featuring Auto Hot Start, the cycle may be extended up to 20 minutes while the dishwasher heats the water. This time will vary depending on the temperature of the water coming in to the machine.
Cycle time may also vary on models with clean sensors due to the sensor extending or decreasing cycle time and number of fills based on the soil level.
The Steam Pre-wash option begins loosening soils before the powerful wash cycles begin to help eliminate stuck-on soils. This can be selected as an option to run before any other cycle. This whole Steam Prewash including the circulate time is roughly 24 minutes in addition to a wash cycle.
The dishwasher is actually not wasting water, it is very efficient. The wash pump will cycle on and send water to the lower spray arm. The motor will run, stop for 1 second, restart, stop and pause for 5 - 8 seconds, restart and then repeat this algorithm throughout the cycle and is normal.
The motor run time will vary depending on the wash cycle selected. During the wash cycle the wash pump alternates which spray arm to supply with water. Water is supplied to the lower spray arm, then the wash pump stops and starts again, this time sending water to the mid and upper spray arms.
The lower, mid and upper spray arms do not use water at the same time. I hope this helps. We appreciate the feedback.
Lisa from GE
Jun 27, 2014
Please DO NOT BUY a GE DISHWASHER
I bought this dishwasher February 2014. Issues with door staying closed right from the beginning. Called GE expecting support. 4 visits from their technicians and still not fixed. The technicians keep coming up with all different reasons to fix it but they are slip shod .... For instance one guy removed all the top gaskets. The next two guys cut of sections of the bottom gasket. So, now, the door still doesn't want to shut and it is now very LOUD. I've called GE repair and customer relations a total of 6 times. GE keeps saying that if the tech says its fixed then they can't do anything. All the tech's "fixes", however, only last a day or two and then we start having issues again. The last 3 calls yesterday GE said the tech would call their GE engineer line and either fix it or agree to replace it. First the tech said he didn't know the number. Then when I called GE in his presence he still refused to call the number. So, I called Ge again in his presence and they said there was nothing they can do. So, I will be filing a claim with the BBB and as many online spots as I can think of.... And I will never buy another GE appliance again. Please beware.
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Jun 25, 2014
Disappointed
I was very disappointed in the size of the racks. Too much space is given to silverware bins (2). The bottom rack does not have brackets for different size dishes. Dishes fall over and can't fit serving bowls in with plates. I am running more loads. Very disappointed !
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Response from GE AnswersJun 27, 2014
Hi ThePainter2014-this is Sue from GE. Thanks for your purchase and review. Your concerns regarding the design of the racks are important to us. We are sorry to hear of your disappointment. We suggest to take a look at the rack loading recommendations provided in the owner's manual. The illustrations for various size place settings should be helpful. To add flexibility the upper rack allows 2" of adjustment up or down to accommodate large items. Items such as pots, pans, and plates may be placed in the upper rack. The Easy Access Silverware Baskets may be positioned on the front of either the upper or lower racks. We hope this is helpful!
Jun 10, 2014
Amazing How Well It Cleans
We replaced a dishwasher recently that was getting old and not very efficient. We chose this GE dishwasher due to how well it seemed to be built and the price. I installed it myself and we are amazed at how well it cleans…removing stains that would not go away…so we thought!
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Customer review from geappliances.comJun 2, 2014
The features are O.K.
The dishwasher looks nice. I like the time selection display feature best of all. Twice, the first week, the soap dispenser did not open until the load was finished. Overall I like it, but wish I had selected the model with the lay down tines.
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May 28, 2014
Works well, and very quiet, but racks feel cheap and don't hold much...
Overall decent product for the price, but racks are not very well designed for maximum storage and are very lightweight.
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