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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 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
Colour
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

Industry-exclusive stainless steel silverware basket

Leak Detect

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

Steam Sanitize option

Tiered Upper Rack

Touch Controls

Touch controls

Interior Details

Interior Light
  • No
  • No

Cycles

Number of Wash Cycles
  • 6
  • 5

Details

Number of Racks
  • 2
  • 3
Wash System Type
  • Maintenance Free Hard Food Disposer
  • Microfilter with chopper
Number of Place Settings
  • 14
  • 15
Tub Material
  • Stainless Steel
  • Stainless Steel
Rinse Aid Dispenser Level Indicator
  • Optical Level Indicator
  • Yes
Motor Horsepower
  • 1/3 HP
Water Filtration
  • Yes
  • Yes
Drying System Type
  • Recessed Heating Element
  • Fan Dry with Heating Element
Number of Washarms
  • 3
  • 4
Handle Type
  • Towel Bar
Wash System
  • Filter
  • Dual Power Filtration
Dishwasher Type
  • 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
Fingerprint Resistant
  • Yes
  • Yes
Sound Package
  • Yes
  • Yes
Dispensers
  • Detergent and Rinse Aid
  • Detergent and Rinse Aid
Number of Wash Levels
  • 5
  • 6
Built-In Water Softener
  • No
  • No
Tub Style
  • 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
Rack Material
  • Nylon
  • Nylon
Last Cycle Recall
  • No
True Hold Door
  • Yes
  • Yes
Handle Material
  • Metal
Sensor
  • Yes
  • Yes

Silverware Basket Details

Silverware Basket Location
  • Bottom Rack
Silverware Basket Covers
  • Yes

Certifications

ADA Compliant
  • No
  • No
Energy Star Qualified
  • ENERGY STAR® Qualified
  • ENERGY STAR® Qualified
NSF Certified
  • Yes
  • Yes
CEE Tier Rating
  • Tier I
  • Tier I
Prop 65
  • Standard
  • Standard
Star K Certified
  • Yes
  • Yes
Energy Star® Qualified
  • ENERGY STAR® Qualified
CUL
  • 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
Gross Weight
29.48 kilograms ,
13.37 kilograms ,
65 pounds ,
29-12/25 pounds
52.62 kilograms ,
116 pounds
Depth Closed Including Handles
62.23 centimeters ,
24-1/2 inches
67.94 centimeters ,
26-3/4 inches
Maximum Height
87.63 centimeters ,
34-1/2 inches
87.95 centimeters ,
34-5/8 inches
Height
87.63 centimeters ,
34-1/2 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
Width
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
Depth With Door Open 90 Degree
125.73 centimeters ,
49-1/2 inches
129.54 centimeters ,
51 inches
Minimum Height
85.09 centimeters ,
33-1/2 inches
85.41 centimeters ,
33-5/8 inches

Controls

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

Electrical

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

Installation Considerations

Hoses Included
  • Drain Hose

Exterior Details

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

Rack Details

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