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Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with Most Powerful Motor on the Market
Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with Most Powerful Motor on the Market
Model: MDB4949SHZ
$899.99
Top control dishwasher with Dual Power Filtration
Top control dishwasher with Dual Power Filtration
Model: MDB7959SKZ
$899.99
Top control dishwasher with Third Level Rack and Dual Power Filtration
Top control dishwasher with Third Level Rack and Dual Power Filtration
Model: MDB9979SKZ
$1,149.99

Product Overview

Ratings
Configuration/Type
Front-Control-Dishwashers
Top-Control-Dishwashers
Top-Control-Dishwashers
Colour
Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel
Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel
Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel
Energy Star Qualified

At a Glance

10-Year Limited Parts Warranty on the Racks, Chopper Blade and Stainless Steel Tub

10-year limited parts warranty on the racks, chopper blade and stainless steel tub

2X Life tested motor

3rd Level Rack

4-Blade Stainless Steel Chopper

An American company for over 100 years

Built for the Long Haul

Built for the long haul

Dual Power Filtration

ENERGY STAR® Certified

Eco Series

End-of-cycle indicator

Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel

Fingerprint resistant stainless steel

Full Stainless Steel Tub

Full stainless steel tub

Heated Dry

Increased upper rack height

Industry-exclusive stainless steel silverware basket

Leak Detect

Long Heated Dry option

Long PowerDry option

Most Powerful Motor on the Market

PowerBlast® cycle

PowerBlast™ cycle

PowerDry option

Premium DuraGuard® Nylon Racks

Premium ball-bearing rack glides

Quiet at only 44 dBA

Quiet at only 50 dBA

Sani Rinse option

Short Heated Dry option

Steam Sanitize option

Tiered Upper Rack

Touch Controls

Touch controls

Interior Details

Interior Light
  • No
  • No
  • No

Cycles

Number of Wash Cycles
  • 6
  • 5
  • 5

Details

Number of Racks
  • 2
  • 2
  • 3
Wash System Type
  • Maintenance Free Hard Food Disposer
  • Microfilter with chopper
  • Microfilter with chopper
Number of Place Settings
  • 14
  • 14
  • 15
Tub Material
  • Stainless Steel
  • Stainless Steel
  • Stainless Steel
Rinse Aid Dispenser Level Indicator
  • Optical Level Indicator
  • Yes
  • Yes
Motor Horsepower
  • 1/3 HP
Water Filtration
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Drying System Type
  • Recessed Heating Element
  • Vent Dry with Heating Element
  • Fan Dry with Heating Element
Number of Washarms
  • 3
  • 3
  • 4
Handle Type
  • Long Pocket
  • Towel Bar
Wash System
  • Filter
  • Dual Power Filtration
  • Dual Power Filtration
Dishwasher Type
  • Built-In
  • Built-In
  • Built-In
Window
  • No
Dishwasher Option Selections
  • 4 Hour Delay
  • Control Lock
  • Heated Dry
  • Hi Temp Wash
  • Sanitize
  • Delay
  • High Temp
  • Long Heated Dry
  • Sani Rinse®
  • Short Heated Dry
  • Delay
  • High Temp
  • Long Heated Dry
  • Sani Rinse®
  • Short Heated Dry
Fingerprint Resistant
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Sound Package
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Dispensers
  • Detergent and Rinse Aid
  • Detergent and Rinse Aid
  • Detergent and Rinse Aid
Number of Wash Levels
  • 5
  • 5
  • 6
Built-In Water Softener
  • No
  • No
  • No
Tub Style
  • Built-in Tall Tub 24in.
  • Built-in Tall Tub 24in.
  • Built-in Tall Tub 24in.
Dishwasher Cycle Selection
  • Auto Clean
  • Light/China
  • Normal
  • PowerBlast
  • Quick Rinse
  • Quick Wash
  • Rinse Only
  • Auto
  • Normal
  • PowerBlast
  • Quick
  • Rinse Only
  • Auto
  • Normal
  • PowerBlast
  • Quick
  • Rinse Only
Rack Material
  • Nylon
  • Nylon
  • Nylon
Last Cycle Recall
  • No
True Hold Door
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Handle Material
  • Plastic
  • Metal
Sensor
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes

Silverware Basket Details

Silverware Basket Location
  • Bottom Rack
  • Bottom Rack
Silverware Basket Covers
  • Yes
  • Yes

Certifications

ADA Compliant
  • No
  • No
  • No
Energy Star Qualified
  • ENERGY STAR® Qualified
  • No
  • ENERGY STAR® Qualified
NSF Certified
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
CEE Tier Rating
  • Tier I
  • Tier I
  • Tier I
Prop 65
  • Standard
  • Standard
  • Standard
Star K Certified
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Energy Star® Qualified
  • ENERGY STAR® Qualified
CUL
  • Yes
  • Yes

Smart Compatibility

Connectivity
  • No
Works With
  • No

Dimensions

Depth Closed Excluding Handles
62.23 centimeters ,
24-1/2 inches
62.23 centimeters ,
24-1/2 inches
62.23 centimeters ,
24-1/2 inches
Gross Weight
29.48 kilograms ,
13.37 kilograms ,
65 pounds ,
29-12/25 pounds
52.62 kilograms ,
116 pounds
52.62 kilograms ,
116 pounds
Depth Closed Including Handles
62.23 centimeters ,
24-1/2 inches
67.94 centimeters ,
26-3/4 inches
67.94 centimeters ,
26-3/4 inches
Maximum Height
87.63 centimeters ,
34-1/2 inches
87.95 centimeters ,
34-5/8 inches
87.95 centimeters ,
34-5/8 inches
Height
87.63 centimeters ,
34-1/2 inches
85.41 centimeters ,
33-5/8 inches
85.41 centimeters ,
33-5/8 inches
Net Weight
24.49 kilograms ,
11.11 kilograms ,
54 pounds ,
24-2449/5000 pounds
47.63 kilograms ,
105 pounds
47.63 kilograms ,
105 pounds
Width
60.64 centimeters ,
23-7/8 inches
60.64 centimeters ,
23-7/8 inches
60.64 centimeters ,
23-7/8 inches
Depth
62.23 centimeters ,
24-1/2 inches
67.94 centimeters ,
26-3/4 inches
67.94 centimeters ,
26-3/4 inches
Depth With Door Open 90 Degree
125.73 centimeters ,
49-1/2 inches
129.54 centimeters ,
51 inches
129.54 centimeters ,
51 inches
Minimum Height
85.09 centimeters ,
33-1/2 inches
85.41 centimeters ,
33-5/8 inches
85.41 centimeters ,
33-5/8 inches

Controls

Control Type
  • Tap Touch
  • Electronic Touch with Display
  • Electronic Touch with Display
Status Light
  • White
  • White
  • White
Automatic Temperature Controls
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Control Location
  • Front
  • Hidden
  • Top
  • Hidden
  • Top
End of Cycle Signal
  • Yes
  • Yes

Electrical

Amps
  • 8-1/10
  • 15
  • 15
Power Cord Included
  • No
  • No
Hz
  • 60
  • 60
  • 60
Volts
  • 120
  • 120
  • 120

Installation Considerations

Hoses Included
  • Drain Hose
  • Drain Hose

Exterior Details

Window
  • No
Control Panel Color
  • Grey
  • Black
  • Black
Handle Color
  • Grey
  • Stainless Steel
Door Style
  • Flat
  • Flat
  • Flat
Handle Type
  • Pocket Handle
  • Long Pocket
  • Towel Bar
Handle Material
  • Plastic
  • Metal
Magnetic Door
  • Yes
  • Yes

Rack Details

Third Level Rack Type
  • Third rack with wash tube
Silverware Basket Location
  • Bottom Rack
  • Bottom Rack
  • Bottom Rack
Silverware Basket Covers
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Second Level Rack Glides
  • Wheels
  • Ball Bearings
Third Level Rack Glides
  • N/A
  • N/A
  • Ball Bearings
Third Level Rack Removable
  • N/A
  • Yes
Lower Rack Glides
  • Rollers
  • Wheels
  • Wheels
Second Level Rack Extras
  • 1-Plastic Cup Shelf
  • 4-Stemware Holders
  • Plastic cup shelf
  • Stainless Steel Wash Arm
  • Stainless Steel Wash Arm
Third Level Rack Adjustable
  • N/A
  • N/A
  • No
Silverware Basket Type
  • Full Length Non Splitable
  • Large In-the-Rack Basket
  • Stainless Steel Basket
Lower Rack Style
  • Extended
  • Extended
  • Extended
Second Level Rack Cushion-Tip Tines
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Lower Rack Extras
  • No
  • Stainless Steel Wash Arm
  • Stainless Steel Wash Arm
Second Level Rack Adjustable
  • No
  • 2 Position-Removable
  • 2 Position-Removable
Culinary Basket
  • No
  • No
  • No
Second Level Rack Fold-Down Tines
  • No
  • No
  • No
Lower Rack Cushion-Tip Tines
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Lower Rack Utility Basket
  • No
  • No
  • No
Lower Rack Fold-Down Tines
  • No
  • No