Trying to tell the difference among dishwashers at an appliance store can be a challenge. From the front they almost all look alike. And within a brand, the model numbers can be so similar that they become a confusing jumble of letters and numbers. Of course, it’s what’s inside that counts. We just tested three GE dishwashers that range in price from $900 to $1,400. Here’s a look inside each one, and what you get when you pay $500 more—or what you don't.
The GE Profile PDF820SSJSS, $900, GE Profile PDT846SSJSS, $1,100, and GE Profile PDT855SSJSS, $1,400, performed similarly. They were excellent at cleaning a full load of glasses and very dirty dishes that were scraped of food debris but not rinsed. Plastic items are among the most difficult to dry, and these dishwashers were good, not great, at drying—meaning some water droplets remained on the plastic. You can pay an additional $500 for fancy features or just choose a darn good dishwasher for $900What's the Same
All three of these GE dishwashers have a new, industry-first feature: water jets that spray up from below the silverware basket. They got the job done in our tests, but cleaning was comparable to dishwashers without the feature. Each dishwasher used 6 gallons of water to wash our test load and took 150 to 155 minutes (some models in our tests take as little as 95 minutes). Other similarities include:
Find a dishwasher that will last: Check our exclusive brand reliability data, encompassing 42,108 readers who bought a new dishwasher between 2012 and 2016. Brands covered included Bosch, GE, Kenmore, KitchenAid, and Samsung. Also see our dishwasher buying guide and dishwasher ratings. What's Different
The Bottom Line
If you want a dishwasher that you can monitor on your smartphone and which has a third rack for cutlery, take a look at the GE Profile PDT855SSJSS. If a sleek look and slate finish are important to you, consider the GE Profile PDT846SSJSS. But if all you want is a very good dishwasher, the GE Profile PDF820SSJSS will save you $500. All three GE dishwashers may qualify for a rebate from your utility company.
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You finally got the dishwasher of your dreams, even though you did have to buy the display model because it was the only one left. But now the darn thing won’t run. You start a cycle and the time counts down, but nothing else happens. What’s wrong?
It could be that the dishwasher is still in the Sales Demo Mode. Most dishwashers with electronic controls have a demonstration mode to show the control console’s display features. When the dishwasher is in demo mode, the control console lights up and the timer counts down, but the dishwasher doesn’t really work.
Sales Demo Mode doesn’t affect just new dishwashers either. The demo mode can turn on if you (or a curious child) press the right sequence of buttons. It’s even possible for the dishwasher to enter demo mode on its own because of a power surge or a control malfunction.
If you find your dishwasher in demo mode, look up your dishwasher type to see how to disable the mode. This list covers a variety of Kenmore, KitchenAid, JennAir, Whirlpool, GE, Bosch and Electrolux models. If your model isn't covered in this list, contact the dishwasher manufacturer for the procedure to disable the demo mode.
Kenmore Dishwashers
1. Press START/RESUME to wake the control.
2. Select 3 different buttons (except the START/RESUME and CANCEL buttons).
3. Press the buttons in this order: 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, with no more than a 1-second delay between button presses.
4. Close the door. The dishwasher runs through a 10-minute diagnostic test cycle and then disables the demo mode.
1. Unplug the dishwasher for 30 seconds to reset the control and then plug it back in. The Demo/Try It screen appears on the control panel upon power-up.
2. Find the Settings icon (it looks like a gear) in the top left corner of the display and the Information icon (i) in the top right corner.
3. Press those icons in this order within 5 seconds: INFORMATION, SETTINGS, INFORMATION, SETTINGS, INFORMATION.
1. Turn the dishwasher off if it's on.
2. Press and hold the CHINA and QUICK buttons, then press POWER. Then release all 3 buttons.
3. Press QUICK until C4 appears in the display.
4. Press POWER to exit the demo mode.
Whirlpool Dishwashers
1. Press START/RESUME to wake the control.
2. Select 3 different buttons (except the START/RESUME and CANCEL buttons).
3. Press the buttons in this order: 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, with no more than a 1-second delay between button presses.
4. Close the door. The dishwasher runs through a 10-minute diagnostic test cycle and then disables the demo mode.
GE Dishwashers
KitchenAid Dishwashers
1. Unplug the dishwasher for 30 seconds to reset the control and then plug it back in. The Demo/Try It screen appears on the control panel upon power-up.
2. Find the Settings icon (it looks like a gear) in the top left corner of the display and the Information icon (i) in the top right corner.
3. Press the icons in this order within 5 seconds: INFORMATION, SETTINGS, INFORMATION, SETTINGS, INFORMATION.
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Bosch Dishwashers
2. Press and hold the CHINA and QUICK buttons. Press POWER then release all 3 buttons.
3. Press QUICK until C4 appears in the display.
4. Press POWER to exit the demo mode.
1. Press and hold START/PAUSE (display will show 0:01).
2. Press the forward selection (>) button and the DELAY button simultaneously (display will show 0:00).
3. Release all 3 buttons.
4. Press POWER within 10 seconds to turn off the dishwasher and exit demo mode.
2. Press the forward selection (>) button and the DELAY button at the same time.
3. Release all 3 buttons.
4. Press ON/OFF within 10 seconds to turn off the dishwasher and exit the demo mode.
1. Press and hold START/RESET.
2. Press the backward selection (<) button and forward selection (>) button at the same time.
3. Release all 3 buttons.
4. Press ON/OFF within 10 seconds to turn off the dishwasher and disable the demo mode.
Electrolux Dishwashers
1. Press and hold the OPTIONS button and forward selection (>) button for 5 seconds to enter the Demo Menu.
2. Press the forward selection (>) button until DEMO ON appears in the display.
3. Press SET to turn off the demo mode. DEMO OFF appears in the display.
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4. Press and hold the OPTIONS button and the forward selection (>) button for 5 seconds to exit the Demo Menu.
Jenn-Air Dishwashers
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1. Unplug the dishwasher for 30 seconds to reset the control and then plug it back in. The Demo/Try It screen appears on the control panel upon power-up.
2. Find the Settings icon (it looks like a gear) in the top left corner of the display and the Information icon (i) in the top right corner.
3. Press the icons in this order within 5 seconds: INFORMATION, SETTINGS, INFORMATION, SETTINGS, INFORMATION.
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