another dishwasher problem

[cypressgirl]

CG, my grill is not big enough for "my buns".

[chicagoans]

Now.........do I have to change every appliance so they all match.

I say no. I wanted all my stuff to match, and because of a rebate I bought ref, dw, oven, and warming drawer all from the same line. But microwave and cooktop I went with different brands for a few reasons (mike info posted earlier - I really like it.) For the cooktop, I really wanted the biggest burners in back, and it seemed like most of them have the big burners in front. I don't understand why, because I don't want to reach around a big pot to stir a small one. Especially for families with kids, I don't think a big pot near the front makes any sense. (I went with an Electrolux cooktop; it has the mega burner in back.)

If everything you have is the same color (all white, all stainless, etc) I think it will look good together. People are mixing granites and cabinet styles in one kitchen, so who knows, maybe mixing appliance finishes is next.

[cypressgirl]

Everything is stainless, and our builder made the suggestions on the appliances, and I never thought about all brands needing to be the same. Obviously, he didn't either, but someone mentioned it here, so I was wondering if it's a big design no-no. They all match to me, just differnt names on the front.

[Maryanne]

I was having that same problem with my new (last year) KitchenAid. I called my dealer because I thought it wasn't working properly. They said that because of the energy-efficient way the appliances must be manufactured nowadays, that you MUST use a rinse aid like that "jet dry" product.

So I started using it; problem solved.

I was just visiting my best friend in NH and she has a Bosch, by the way, and loves it too. But I'm happy with the KitchenAid. It does a great job and fits a lot.

[darkanddietwithlime]

We have a Fisher & Paykel 2 drawer dish washer. I love it. It cleans great, runs quietly and dries the dishes (although occasionally there will be a little puddle on a coffee mug (from St. John Spice!!). We entertain a lot and use the bottom drawer to clean wine glasses and the top for the dishes. We run it on a 'fast' cycle which takes 49 minutes. Tupperware I wash by hand because it gets tossed around in the dishwasher and when I open I find a plastic bowl turned upside down and filled with water. That's a pain but o well. Last year we also bought the Fisher & Paykel washer and dryer. Love these as well. Good luck!

[cypressgirl]

That's it....I'm getting some Jet dry. Thanks for all the advice.