Fisher and Paykel DD-603SS 23 in. Built-in Dishwasher

Pros: Quiet - Attractive - Energy Efficient - Fun to Use (and show off)
Cons: It can toss loose, light items around.

We've owned the DD-603SS (Double Drawer-Stainless Steel) for about 3 months. Just after installation my wife was having serious buyer's remorse for spending more than twice what we planned. Then she loaded it, turned it on, stood back and smiled. ...

Pros: Hi-Tech drawer design, saves energy, VERY QUIET
Cons: the drawers are too small to wash LARGE items

Whether you buy the New Zealand-made Fisher & Paykel Dish Drawer in stainless, black, white or have custom drawer fronts made, this machine will make you want to wash dishes. It is a true work of art in it's unique pull-out drawer design. ...

Pros: Convenient 2-drawer system. Drawers slide easily. Quiet. Better results than any of my previous dishwashers.
Cons: Repair-prone

June 2009 UpdateAlthough the Dish Drawers clean effectively, are convenient and nice to use, we would definitely not buy them again because of the frequency of repairs. The extended service conract was well worth ...

Pros: Exquisite design in and out, energy efficient, quite, very practical
Cons: Cannot use on VERY large items (but I don't see it as a drawback)

I just finished remodeling my kitchen from top to bottom four months ago: new cabinets, new floor, new everything, and ... new appliances. I approached the remodeling as I did all of my past projects, when I was working as a researcher in nuclear ...

Pros: Beautiful, Informative LCD, top drawer very easy to load, uses less detergent than regular
Cons: Kicking yourself for not discovering this sooner

Instead of discussing the specifications, it seems most helpful to explain why one would look at thi ...

Pros: Style, ease of loading
Cons: Power consumption, small load in bottom drawer, gimmicky

We have just moved home and acquired one of these machines. Our previous two dishwashers have been standard types, both made by Bosch, so this was our first foray with Fisher and Paykel (and despite living in NZ we were NOT keen on having one of these. ...

Pros: Ability for two completely different loads at the same time, large capacity, excellent cleaning results
Cons: Wash time is slightly longer then other dishwashers

My family just recently purchased our dishdraw, after 20 years of conventional dishwasers, partly due to the increased popularity of them here in New Zealand, but mostly because of the ability to run two totally seperate loads at the same time. I can ...

Pros: Convenience, efficiency, capacity, coolness factor, LCD readout
Cons: Long wash times, no heat element, quirky design, loud (compared to others at same price)

Let me start by saying that I love this dishwasher, but it isn’t without its quirks. We bought ours in July 2004 and have loved it ever since. The DD603 is a genius concept in terms of convenience & efficiency. It’s a shame that, perhaps, this ...

Pros: This is the way a dishwasher should be built.
Cons: None

This is the way a dishwasher should be built, sliding drawers, easy in, easy out. It is very effici ...

Pros: Cute appearance
Cons: Badly designed filter allows stuff into the drain resulting in out of warranty repair cost

For the first few months we owned this machine we thought it was great. The two drawers are the perfect configuration for us, allowing us to use only one at a time. We thought it was wonderful until it started clogging the plumbing. The filter has a ...

Pros: Beautiful, great idea, quiet.
Cons: Not so great at cleaning, drawer doesn't hold large items, BREAKS a lot!

We bought a house with the single drawer unit, and even though we knew it was too small a dishwasher, we thought we'd keep it and see how it worked out. It hasn't. I love to look at this thing, and I love the little beep it makes when I open it. I ...

Pros: Drawer design, appearance,very quiet, space saving
Cons: Expensive and hard to load large items

We bought this product to solve a space problem. We were replacing a Bosch dishwasher which we liked but the single door blocked our entryway to the kitchen when it was open. Thus the two drawer design seemed like a good solution. We bought the product ...

Pros: Two dishwashers in one, stylish and dependable.
Cons: none

Purchased our Fisher and Paykel DD-603SS dishwasher 4 years ago for $996. It is a beautiful machine with it's curved stainless steel front panels, and when you open a drawer it greets you with chime. The style matched the decor of our new home. I ...

Pros: Wonderful concept - Definite "cool factor"
Cons: Extremely poor reliability - Dishes don't dry.

I've owned the dishdrawer for four years now, and I can safely say without it a doubt it's the worst appliance I've every purchased. While the two drawer design is fabulous for a small household like ours, it doesn't make up for the major design flaws ...

Pros: Good looks
Cons: Reliability, cleaning capability

This machine was a real disappointment. (I recently sold the apartment, so the new owner -- I hope she doesn't cook much -- gets to deal with this clunker). My experience with this machine was like a bad relationship. I was first attracted to it ...