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New dishwashers

Pooky1 — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 20:49:26 GMT

I'm just wondering if any of you have a dishwasher with the third rack and how do you like it?

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Eileen in Virginia — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 20:55:47 GMT

Do you mean the third rack for cutlery? If so, we got a Bosch a couple of years ago that came with a third rack for cutlery, as well as the traditional cutlery basket. At the time, I didn't think we'd use that rack very much, but that's what we wound up using all the time. We put the basket away and have a lot more room for dishes and bowls on the bottom rack as a result. .

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mspatmac — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 21:19:17 GMT

I also have a Bosch and use it all the time. Great for small prep bowls.

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Sooner — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 21:19:33 GMT

We have a Bosch with the third rack but it is used for small cups and shallow bowls and tongs and such. It is full every night.

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Pooky1 — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 21:22:06 GMT

Yes that is what I meant. Thank you for your answer Eileen in VA.

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World Traveler — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 21:24:55 GMT

I love it! Use it for Lock N Lock lids, small/light items like measuring spoons, very sharp knives, racks that I use to put cookies on to cool off, etc. Would miss it greatly if I didn't have it.

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spent2much — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 21:30:19 GMT

We just bought a Bosch. It will be delivered tomorrow. I didn't want the third rack, so we bought one without it. (Why pay extra for something you don't want?) Sounds like others really like it. Oh well!

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maximillian — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 21:35:25 GMT

We have a new dishwasher-a Whirlpool. We had it a few days before I even realized we have that rack. I still forget about it sometimes. I am getting to like it and try different utensils up there.

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OKPrincess — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:59:13 GMT

We have a GE with a rack used for knives, lids, spurtle, spatulas, measuring spoons. The rack is not adjustable.

love it!!

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Lucky Charm — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 01:13:47 GMT

I have one dishwasher with a (shallow) top rack. I wonder if DH can remove it? I forgot the few times I put stuff up there and searched everywhere for several carving knives. I don't really use it or like it. But I love the dishwasher. Roomy, stainless steel interior, quiet, features that I use. And it was made in the USA. I think its a GE.

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aubnwa01 — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 02:26:47 GMT

I just got a new 3 rack KitchenAid dishwasher last fall. I've had to relearn how to load the dishwasher, but I like it. It does a good job & is very quiet. The middle rack is adjustable.

This is what the interior looks like:

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beach-mom — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 05:12:38 GMT

We have a Miele. The third rack is for cutlery, cooking utensils, small lids or plates, etc. It took me a while to get used to it, but now I really like it.

At first I was being so careful about putting my items in, following instructions completely. Then our SA said she just throws them in together and they still come out clean. I tend to separate them more.

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Pooky1 — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:18:25 GMT

Lucky charm. Check the book that came with your dishwasher. I'm pretty sure those top rack is removable.

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Pooky1 — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:20:17 GMT

Wow. Looks really awesome. I love it.

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Lucky Charm — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:57:01 GMT

Mine is a Kitchen Aid, also. Middle rack is adjustable, too. I like that the exterior is fingerprintless stainless steel and that the handle doesn't stick out, it's incorporated into the design of the door.

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Sooner — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:07:00 GMT

Our Bosch 3d rack will hold small coffee cups (not mugs), shallow small bowls, measuring cups etc.

We keep a stack of four small square bowls about 4" across and not very deep on the counter and we use them all the time for some fruit, a boiled egg, sauces, little snacks of nuts, etc. And they fit great in this rack!

So if you have that third rack, look for some small dishes, bowls that will fit. I don't know what we did without these. With that shallow rim, things don't slide around and fall out like on a small plate.

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PinkyPetunia — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:59:35 GMT

My DIL has the shallow 3rd top rack in her dishwasher and she loves it. Great for washing baby/kids things like pacifiers, teethers, bottle rings, sippy cup lids, small bowls, little toys, etc.

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Carmie — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:12:09 GMT

I just got a new GE dishwasher last week with the third rack. I specifically wanted this.

I love it! I have always had to fish out small things that fell to the bottom of the unit, but no more. I use that area every day.

Things that I put up there are lids from jars and water bottles. Small condiment dishes, spatulas, and utensils that do not fit in the silverware container.

I am super happy with my purchase.

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deeva — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 19:21:49 GMT

I have a Jenn Air dishwasher with the third rack. I like it and use it all the time.