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4.1 | 26 Reviews

ENERGY STAR® Certified Dishwasher with Sensor Cycle

Whirlpool WDF540PADT

Features

  • Cycle Memory
  • Soil Sensor
  • In-Door Silverware Basket
  • Sani Rinse Option

Quick Specs

  • Type: Dishwasher
  • Style: Built In
  • Width: 23.88"
  • Height: 34.5"
  • Depth: 24.5"
  • Energy Star Rated: Yes
  • Stainless Steel Tub: No
  • Fully Integrated Controls: No
  • Tall Tub: Yes
  • Decibel Level: 53.0 dB
  • WiFi Connected: No

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Sensor Cycle

Automatically selects the right wash and dry settings for your load by using two separate sensors to measure temperature, soil level and load size once during the prewash and once during the wash cycle.

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1-Hour Wash Cycle

Clean dishes in half the time 3 so your plates, pans and glasses are thoroughly cleaned up and taken care of in just an hour.

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No One Has Fewer Repairs 20 Years in a Row

For 20 years in a row, no other brand has had fewer dishwasher repairs, so you can rest assured it will continue to function the way your family needs it to.

Cycle Memory Quickly start your dishwasher with one button. It automatically remembers the last cycle you picked so it's stored and ready to go.

Soil Sensor Determines how dirty dishes are and adjusts the Normal cycle as needed to make sure dishes come out clean.

In-Door Silverware Basket Frees up rack space by easily fitting on the front of the lower rack or in the door to make room for more dishes.

Normal Cycle Use for normal amounts of food soil to clean up leftover messes from your day-to-day meals.

Heavy Cycle Take care of heavily-soiled messes and other hard-to-clean dishes without the extra elbow grease by adding extra time to the cycle.

Heated Dry Option Use a clean, dry dish straight from the dishwasher thanks to added heat for drying. For optimal drying results, use this option with rinse aid.

ENERGY STAR® Certified Exceeds government standards to help conserve natural resources and save money on utility bills.

Features

  • Cycle Memory
  • Soil Sensor
  • In-Door Silverware Basket
  • Sani Rinse Option
  • Normal Cycle
  • Heavy Cycle
  • High Temperature Wash Option
  • Heated Dry Option
  • ENERGY STAR® Certified
  • Designed, Engineered and Assembled in the U.S.A. with American Pride
Dimensions
Cutout Depth 24.0 in
Cutout Height 33-7/8 in
Cutout Width 24.0 in
Depth 24-1/2 in
Depth With Door Open 90 Degree 49-1/2 in
Height 34-1/2 in
Maximum Height 34-1/2 in
Minimum Height 33-1/2 in
Number of Place Settings 15
Width 23-7/8 in
Configuration and Overview
CEE Tier Tier I
Decibel Level dBA 53
Dishwasher Type Built-In
Prop 65 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY - WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
UL UL
Controls
Control Location Blue
Sensor Yes
Appearance
Handle Color Stainless Steel
Handle Type Pocket Handle
Window No
Details
Dispenser Detergent and Rinse Aid
Number of Racks 2
Number of Wash Levels 5.0
Number of Washarms 3
Rack Material Nylon
Rinse Aid Dispenser Level Indicator Yes
Tub Material Plastic
Tub Style Built-in Tall Tub 24""
Cycles and Options
Number of Wash Cycles 5
Upper Rack
Adjustable No
Cushion-Tip Tines Yes
Extras 1-11"" Cup Shelf, 2-No Flip Clips
Fold-Down Tines No
Style Straight
Utility Basket No
Lower Rack
Cushion-Tip Tines No
Fold-Down Tines No
Glides Rollers
Style Straight
Utility Basket No
Silverware Basket
Location Rack or Door
Certifications
Energy Star® Qualified ENERGY STAR® Certified
Kosher Consumer Friendly Yes
NSF® Certified Yes
Prop 65 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY - WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Electrical
Amps 15
Volts 120
Compatibility
Connectivity No
Works With No

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Dishwasher
  • Style: Built In

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 23.88"
  • Height: 34.5"
  • Depth: 24.5"

  • Features

  • Energy Star Rated: Yes
  • Stainless Steel Tub: No
  • Fully Integrated Controls: No
  • Tall Tub: Yes
  • Decibel Level: 53.0 dB
  • WiFi Connected: No

Soil Sensor

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Sensor Cycle

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Silverware Spray

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TargetClean™ Option

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TotalCoverage Spray Arm

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Adjustable Upper Rack

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4.1 out of 5

92% of reviewers recommend this product.

4 Stars

Quiet

P.J.F 12/6/2018

I bought thia a month ago to replace my GE it was 15 years old was still running well but baskets where going.This dishwasher works great so far I love the 1 hour wash cycle also that it is very very quie!!!
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4 Stars

very good

bentley 123 5/2/2018

i like the dishwasher but it had a fim on the finished dishes
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2 Stars

Dishwasher

Anniebob 4/1/2018

I've had a whirlpool dishwasher forever and have always loved them, but this is a different storie. It's hard to open door,the racks are harder to pull out and push back in, and I don't like the gray interior the only thing I can say that I like is the silverware rack on the door. I don't know what's happen to Whirlpool, as I also purchased a ref. and I can't say that I like it either. My old dishwasher and ref. we're Whirlpool and I loved them!
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4 Stars

???

Hmd1015 3/30/2018

I bought this washer for it's simplicity. I've had washers with lots of features and rarely used them. I wanted something very basic.
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4 Stars

Nice and Quiet

Ronfal 3/28/2018

I bought this dishwasher over 3 months ago and so far it is doing a good job. What I like most about it is how quiet it is. Sometimes i forget it is running.So far the only drawback is that there isn't a rinse cycle.
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5 Stars

Great dishwasher

Sandy1951 3/28/2018

Bought this because my dog was afraid of the noise from the one i bought a few months ago. He's not afraid of this one. Very quiet
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1 Stars

Typical whirlpool junk

Jan WF 2/6/2018

Every whirlpool appliance I've had (washer, 2 dryers, and dishwasher) has stopped working within 3 years. This dishwasher stopped heating, and cannot be fixed without a new control board. It is almost 3 years old. When it did work, the was a mediocre dishwasher.
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No, I do not recommend this product

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5 Stars

Pleasantly surprised

Happy Camper 17 1/23/2018

We chose this dishwasher because we needed a bisque appliance and this appeared to be the best available out of a very limited selection across the industry. So far, we have been very pleased with it. It does a good job of getting our dishes clean. It has fewer features than our previous dishwasher, but it is quieter, and we've found we can actually get more dishes and more sizes of dishes in it. P.S. Whirlpool, please keep selling bisque appliances. :) Thanks!!
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4 Stars

Excellent value

Gerriboden 11/13/2017

I am so grateful this was available in this color! I was told I couldn't get a dishwasher that matched my kitchen any longer. This machine is so very quiet that I have to go look to be sure it's running. Everything comes out clean even though dishes often sit for a day or two until it's full. The only thing I have difficulty with is the "on the door" silverware basket. The bottom rack catches it and drags it off the slots holding it in place. Wish it locked in a bit better. Otherwise I am very happy with this machine. Great value for the price!
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4 Stars

Easy to use

Kidds#1 11/7/2017

So far, so good. It's very simple and that's exactly what I wanted.
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3 Stars

Very good in general

Johnny free 3/28/2017

We are generally happy with this appliance glad we chose it. However, the cycle time is longer than usual.
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4 Stars

Good Dishwasher

3/26/2017

This is my 2nd whirlpool dishwasher. The 1st one was stellar. I recently upgraded to a new whirlpool Dishwasher With the Sensor Cycle. It was easy to install, is exceptionally quiet when running, and meets my expectations for cleaning dishes and silverware.
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4 Stars

Quiet Operation and easy to use.

2/21/2017

I've only had this for a couple of weeks so I cannot determine longevity or durability at this point, but, it efficiently cleans the dishes and is very quiet. I'm not a big fan of the silverware basket which hangs next to the door. I find that it often gets in the way when opening and closing the door, however, I suspect it was engineered this way to maximize space for dishes in the lower rack.
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5 Stars

Dishwasher

2/15/2017

I have a new dishwasher. Very nice product
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4 Stars

Love the blue light.

1/23/2017

So nice and quiet...love the blue light.My only complaint is the door closure and handle.I wish is was a locking door. I worry that the closing mechanism will wear out way before the dishwasher.In addition, the door handle is so recessed which makes keeping it clean rather difficult.
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3 Stars

Good dishwasher for the money. Quiet and cleans efficiently

Set it and forget it! 1/3/2017

It seems smaller than my last washer - but does a better job. I'm quite satisfied.
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5 Stars

extremely quiet.

Bev B. 1/2/2017

Great job of cleaning the dishes plus so quiet that you're not sure it's running if you are in the next room.
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4 Stars

Quiet and Efficient

12/15/2016

I like everything about my new dishwasher, except the size of the silverware baskets. They are much smaller than my previous appliance.
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5 Stars

ease of operation

12/12/2016

My wife loves the new dish washer we run it every day
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5 Stars

Dish washer

12/6/2016

My wife and I bought this a month ago or so. I have been sick and my wife has been doing dishes every day almost none stop, and she loves it. Thanks
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5 Stars

Very quiet

12/2/2016

I love it. The dishes get clean. It's easy to load. It is so quiet that I can actually hear the TV when it is running.
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4 Stars

Great except for.....

11/28/2016

The door mounted silverware tray takes some getting used to. If you don't empty it first, you drip water from the top two trays onto the dry silverware. Cleans well and quieter than my last one.
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5 Stars

Came in Almond !

11/23/2016

Works fine . Quieter than unit it replaced. Like the front controls ( over those on top edge of door )Off white, Almond color goes good with rest of appliances and light oak cabinets.
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4 Stars

Quiet as a Purring Kitty

junglejoy 11/21/2016

Have had this just a little over a week but am pleased with the quietness of the dishwasher and that the dishes are clean and dry when I put them away. I'm not real fond of the skinny silverware holder so keep it in the door for my large spoons and spatulas for cooking. I kept the one from my last machine as it was the only thing that was still like new and am using it in the dishwasher and fits in it fine. The little gadget for the wine glasses (I didn't even know what it was until I went back to the store to ask the salesman) doesn't snap down like it's supposed to and they offered to send out one of their service men to fix it, but since I have no wine glasses it's immaterial to me that it works and isn't in my way. Those were the two reasons for not giving it a 5 star.
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4 Stars

Easy Operation, Works Well, Great Value

Capecodderr 10/25/2016

Got a great sale price over Columbus day. Works very well so far. Very Pleased.
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5 Stars

Whirlpool dishwasher

10/20/2016

I'm very happy with the dishwasher. It's so quiet I have to get close to it to make sure it's running. The only thing I didn't like was that I had to go on line to print out the manual. There were tons of pages because it also printed the Spanish version which I didn't need.
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