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4.2 | 160 Reviews

Frigidaire 18'' Built-In Dishwasher

Frigidaire FFBD1821MS

Features

  • Multiple Cycle Options
  • Filtration: Removable, self-cleaning filter.
  • Stainless Steel Interior: Premium stainless steel interior for maximum durability.
  • High Temperature Wash

Quick Specs

  • Type: Dishwasher
  • Style: Built In
  • Width: 17.625"
  • Height: 34.875"
  • Depth: 23"
  • Energy Star Rated: No
  • Stainless Steel Tub: Yes
  • Fully Integrated Controls: No
  • Tall Tub: No
  • WiFi Connected: No

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Multiple Cycle Options

Features easy-to-use cleaning cycle options for your different cleaning needs including Energy Saver, Light Wash and Heavy Wash.

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Filtration

Removable, self-cleaning filter.

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Stainless Steel Interior

Premium stainless steel interior for maximum durability.

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High Temperature Wash

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Delay Start

Set your dishwasher to run on your schedule.

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Attractive Stainless Steel Exterior

Select models only.

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Energy Saver Dry Option

No heat dry option.

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ENERGY STAR®

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Low-Rinse Aid Indicator Light

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Ready-Select® Controls

Easily select options with the touch of a button.

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ADA Compliant

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China/Crystal Cycle

For a truly gentle cleaning action, the China/Crystal Cycle reduces wash pressure by 30% for a thorough cleaning of your most delicate stemware.

Multiple Cycle Options Features easy-to-use cleaning cycle options for your different cleaning needs including Energy Saver, Light Wash and Heavy Wash.

Filtration Removable, self-cleaning filter.

Stainless Steel Interior Premium stainless steel interior for maximum durability.

Delay Start Set your dishwasher to run on your schedule.

Attractive Stainless Steel Exterior Select models only.

Energy Saver Dry Option No heat dry option.

Ready-Select® Controls Easily select options with the touch of a button.

China/Crystal Cycle For a truly gentle cleaning action, the China/Crystal Cycle reduces wash pressure by 30% for a thorough cleaning of your most delicate stemware.

Features

  • Multiple Cycle Options
  • Filtration: Removable, self-cleaning filter.
  • Stainless Steel Interior: Premium stainless steel interior for maximum durability.
  • High Temperature Wash
  • Delay Start: Set your dishwasher to run on your schedule.
  • Attractive Stainless Steel Exterior: Select models only.
  • Energy Saver Dry Option: No heat dry option.
  • ENERGY STAR®
  • Low-Rinse Aid Indicator Light
  • Ready-Select® Controls: Easily select options with the touch of a button.
  • ADA Compliant
  • China/Crystal Cycle
General Specifications
Leveling Legs 4
Product Weight (lbs) 65
Power Type Electric
Size 18''
Installation Type Built-In
Collection Frigidaire Frigidaire
Dishwasher: Options
Hi-Temp Wash Yes
Heat/No Heat Dry Yes
Dishwasher
Tub Design Standard
Interior Stainless Steel
Filter Manual Clean
Rinse Aid Dispenser Adjustable with Indicator
Wash Levels 4
Wash System Direct Feed
Filter Cleaning Type Manual Clean
Certifications & Approvals
ENERGY STAR® Certified Yes
ADA Compliant - All Brands Yes
Cycles
Heavy Yes
Electrical Specifications
Amps @ 120 Volts 8.5
Power Supply Connection Location Right
Controls
Delay Start - hours 2 - 4 Hours
Dishwasher: Rack System
Rack Type Nylon
Exterior Dimensions
Depth 22.5
Depth (with Door 90° Open) 45.5
Height 32-1/2" - 35 1/4"
Height (Min.) 32-1/2"
Width 17-5/8" - 18
Dishwasher: Cycles
Number of Cycles 6
China Crystal Yes
Light Yes
Upper Rack
Upper Rack Type Deluxe
Dimensions: Cut-Out
Depth 24"
Height 32 1/2 - 35 1/4
Width 17 5/8 - 18

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Dishwasher
  • Style: Built In

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 17.625"
  • Height: 34.875"
  • Depth: 23"

  • Features

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

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4.2 out of 5

84% of reviewers recommend this product.

4 Stars

Easy to clean dishes, but too compact

dishwasherbb 4/30/2020

The dishwasher is very convenient and easy to use. I wish there was more space to fit more large bowls on the top shelf.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Nice and quiet

dmmiller310 9/18/2019

This machine is alot quieter then my other one and cleans alot better
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Wonderful dishwasher but keypad not working

Lilac987 8/30/2019

My dishwasher is perfect for my small kitchen...all stainless steel interior ...Cleans perfectly no spots..,It was purchased in May 2018...over a year later I wish I could get the keypad to work...The warranty is out and my dishwasher is also out...I know the product is really well made but for some reason ...it will not turn on or when it does it is a random times.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

works great

KLCs 8/18/2019

Really like this purchase! I have had this for approximately 4 years, and has worked great all this time. It does seem to run for a long time, but overall that would my only complaint.It now needs to be serviced. The latch has broker, and won't lock to close so it won't operate without being closed shut tight. I would purchase this again.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Works perfect

Lauraak 8/16/2019

We bought this to replace our previous Kenmore dish washer broke. It works perfectly!
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Compact dishwasher

Margo10 6/23/2019

I am very pleased with this compact dish washer. It is perfect for two people.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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1 Stars

Bad purchase

Bret62 6/18/2019

I only used the dishwasher two times and then the circuit board fried due to a power surge in the area, which Frigidaire's warranty department determined fell under "An act of God" so they would not cover the cost to prepair it. Why they don't have a built in thermal fuse or surge protector on these is mind boggling. I paid $217 for a new circuit panel and will attempt to repair it myself, as the cost to have an appliance repair person do it is almost the cost of a new one. Although is cleaned the discuss well the two times I used it, this will be the last Frigidaire product I ever own.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

Great Bang for the Buck

gbtxaz 3/30/2019

Replaced older 18" dishwasher in our game/media room area due to a leaking gasket. It was noisy and did a very poor job cleaning. Had the new Frigidaire installed (replaced old black unit with the nice Frigidaire stainless unit). Bottom rack has great flexibility. Controls are very straightforward and more options than most in this price point. If you're in the market to replace a semi-rare 18" model, I recommend this unit.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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2 Stars

It broke after one month of use.

Amyinnh 3/6/2019

I had it installed and the motor went just after using it for one month. Now I am waiting on replacement parts and an service technician to fix it.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

greatly improved over older model

paw44 12/18/2018

Love it! i like that it's more energy efficient than my old one (Frigidaire also, lasting 18 years) i mainly run it on the 'energy saver' cycle and 'air dry'. uses only 2.7 gal of water and takes about an hour for the entire cycle. dishes are clean, even pots and pans and streak free (i use white vinegar in the rinse container). i think the upper water arm/sprayer makes a huge difference getting the items in the upper rack cleaner. and, the decreased water pressure results in the lighter items (such as plastic containers) not being tipped over leaving them full of dirty water. i didn't think i'd like the smaller size silverware container, but i do. i did take the removable upper stabilizers off as many others did. it's quiet. dishes come out clean and dry.overall, i consider it greatly improved over the older models. love the stainless steel front.......now, if it lasts another 18 years!!!!!!!
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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4 Stars

Good features and relatively quite.

Sangi 12/15/2018

I purchased the dishwasher about 1 month ago replacing my previous Frigidaire and am completely satisfied with its operations.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Just awesome

Legend037 12/12/2018

We purchased this almost 3 months ago, very happy with it.Cleans enjoys every dish thoroughly
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

works great

bobp53 11/14/2018

i have had it for 3 months now is a quality piece of gear
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Works Great and Cleans Great!

LisaandJakeDye 11/13/2018

We bought this last November and it works and cleans fantastic! Excellent capacity much bigger than anticipated! We Love it and service center/customer service extremely helpful and responsive!
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Yes, I recommend this product

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1 Stars

Used dishwasher delivered

Carberrie 10/24/2018

I bought a new dishwasher but you can see from the cords in the back that it is not new. It was installed correctly but does not work. Frigidaire REFUSES to provide a new one and instead requires the used one delivered to be repaired. So I essentially paid for a new dishwasher and am getting a used one! Once it™€™s repaired how long can we expect this to work until it breaks completely after the warranty ends?
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

No, I do not recommend this product

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1 Stars

Don™€™t buy it!

Beyond Disappointed 10/23/2018

Bought this in November 2017. Stopped working in September 2018. 6 weeks, multiple phone calls, 3 service calls and 3 ordered parts later it still doesn™€™t work.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

Works great!

Vicki64 10/16/2018

I bought it almost a year ago and have been very pleased. Runs much quieter than I expected. Does a great job cleaning.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Nice

DillDough 10/5/2018

Bought it a month ago. Happy with dishwasher so far.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Efficient and quiet

DSBKLYN53 9/23/2018

We've run this dishwasher several times during the past 2 weeks and it does a great job of cleaning while running very quietly.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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4 Stars

very good

NORMA dee 9/12/2018

Very happy would buy it again and again and again and again
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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1 Stars

Rusty Lower Rack

Mr Don B 9/11/2018

I purchased this along with Induction Range, Refrigerator, Microwave, and 3 Ton Air Conditioner in May 2017. The lower rack is rusting badly so I contacted customer service and was told that the warranty only covers functional failures that occur within the first year of ownership. I can order the replacement for $96.50. I really don't think that the rust started after the first 12 months. Frigidaire should stand behind the products they sell.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

Quiet - Gets dishes clean !

ToraJohn 8/19/2018

Installation was simple; dropped right in where the old 18" unit was, with only a couple minor tweaks to the feet levelers - no carpentry required ! The Frigidaire is MUCH quieter than the "Brand K" unit it replaced. I kind of miss the old-school analog rotary timer dial at times - you can't tell what part of the cycle the machine's in; adding a dish mid-cycle is a crapshoot - might be before the main wash (great !), or in the middle of the final rinse (not so great...) It's very frugal with water, and the delay start is a nice feature if you're headed for the shower.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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3 Stars

Louder than expected

Roadhaven 8/18/2018

Have a full size Fridgidare in my other home and can barely hear it running. This model is not that way, cannot watch tv while it is on, so run it at other times. Utensil basket is not adequate. Seems to perform okay fine wash wise.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

No, I do not recommend this product

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1 Stars

Dishwasher

DWHr 8/9/2018

I bought an 18™€ dishwasher (Frigidaire) and it was installed about three weeks ago. It had a broken seal so water went all over the floor after installation. The repairman came within 48 hrs and was very nice but since the appliance was made in Italy it took about 10 days to get the part that the new dishwasher needed. It took him an hour to fix it and he told me he was never doing that again. I have run it through a rinse cycle and didn™€™t see any leaks. Having it come broken and brand new isn™€™t high on my list so I gave it one star. Hopefully I will be happy with it now that it is fixed.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

No, I do not recommend this product

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4 Stars

Satisfactory

Cvddd 8/6/2018

So far runs reliably with no problems for basic model.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Great Purchase!

klarf123 8/6/2018

Perfect for a small space. Well suited for just a couple of people.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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4 Stars

Hardworking and pretty quiet

Katiamc 8/6/2018

I've used this dishwasher several times now and it does a great job of cleaning dishes and silverware. It's quieter than my last dishwasher. I like how the utensil holder is organized, with the option of individual dividers for single utensils.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

This is great

Nika3d 8/5/2018

I have a tiny kitchen and always wanted a dishwasher to get thing s really clean. I read all the reviews of the various !8" dishwasher and decided on this one. I'm so glad I did, the dishes come out spotless. Complaints about the noise are unfounded as it is not bothersome. I couldn't be happier.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

This little dishwasher does a great job!

Park model refrigera 7/29/2018

I™€™m so happy that I have a small dishwasher in my park model. It does a great job and surprisingly holds lots of dishes!
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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4 Stars

Difficult to install

Slower in the Keys 7/28/2018

Still not installed correctly after a plumber, electrician and handyman made their attempts.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Great for small kitchens

Jack806 7/25/2018

Installed with a kitchen remodel, never had a dishwasher in the house before. It is just awesome for our galley.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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1 Stars

Awful

Lara K 7/24/2018

I bought this dishwasher to replace an old one that was 12 years old, and I've had this one for a little over 4 months now. It has been horrible. From the first day I noticed an awful chemical/petroleum product smell that filled up my whole house. I thought maybe I needed to give it a few weeks to "off gas" and burn up any oil in the motor or whatever was causing the smell. But over 4 months later, the smell is as bad as when I first got it. After a couple of months, I noticed that the sealant on the grout on my tile floor in the kitchen looked like it was being eaten away, and dirt has started to stick to it in spots near the dishwasher. When I walk in my bare feet on the kitchen floor, there is a slight oily residue that causes the dirt to stick and the bottoms of my feet turn black. I have to scrub the grout with a heavy duty brush every few days to get the dirt that has accumulated off. Then, after all this, in the last month or so, the dishes have been coming out dirty, and with white residue on them. I have cleaned the filter and checked to make sure the spray arms weren't clogged, done cycles using dishwasher cleaner, and added rinse aid but nothing has changed. I am using the same detergent that I have used for years, and my previous dishwasher never had this issue. This dishwasher has caused so many problems for me. I'm extremely disappointed in this product and would never recommend it.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

Small Yet Mighty

LoveisLove 7/13/2018

This small dishwasher is really powerful and cleans the dishes very well. It's also quiet.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Great Purchase

TB1710 7/10/2018

Bought this unit because we are limited on space. We are very happy with it. It does a great job!
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

works excellant

Kmurph 7/2/2018

We needed an 18 inch dishwasher and are glad we chose this one. It cleans extremely well and is very quiet.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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1 Stars

Broken

Gmakvetches 6/19/2018

Stopped working with in a month. Control panel broke. Doesn't turn off automatically.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

No, I do not recommend this product

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4 Stars

Good choice for limited space

Matt1111111111122222 6/19/2018

This is a fine dishwasher to fit in a small space. It lacks the features available on normal size dishwashers that you get for a similar price and is relatively loud but it seems like that is what you get when you buy an 18" dishwasher. Cleans good. I wish there were more features and options available in an 18" dishwasher but I guess I'll take what I can get for a limited space.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Runs great!

Savethedogs74 6/8/2018

Very quiet! Holds more than I expected! Love the design. Looks great!
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Awesome

N133 6/6/2018

Does the job. Quite and cleans the dishes like it™€™s supposed to
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Yes, I recommend this product

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4 Stars

Perfect size

Jo K 6/2/2018

This dishwasher is just the size we needed to leave room for the larger refrigerator. It works great. My only problem was the first one was damaged so we needed a replacement which took almost a month to arrive.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Great little dishwasher!

Mickey Dog 5/18/2018

Bought this for the cabin where we only had 18™€ of space to work with. Works just like a big dishwasher...only smaller.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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4 Stars

Wet bar dishwasher

Wls1 5/7/2018

Bought this for my wet bar. It looks good and so far suits my needs.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Just the right size

FelineFix 5/5/2018

My small nonprofit just moved into a new space and really didn't want a full sized dishwasher but needed one to help sterilize food dishes for our kittens. It has worked really well for our needs since we only need to run it once a week.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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4 Stars

Nice looking

dkrealty 4/23/2018

Great look, not as loud as other dishwashers, you can hear it on. OK price for an 18" dishwasher.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Great Looking and quiet

Redbubba 4/9/2018

We had it installed a little over a month ago. It is much quieter that the old Frigidaire that we had. It functions very well and looks really great in the kitchen.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Cleans very well

DeeAnn 4/2/2018

I bought this two weeks ago and so far it works very well. I love it.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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4 Stars

washes well

KimKS 3/30/2018

The dishwasher works great at washing the dishes and does it very quietly. Like every dishwasher I've ever had, I wish it did a better job of drying, but that might be too much to ask for. Still very glad to have it!
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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4 Stars

Dishwasher review

Vixen1954 3/27/2018

Had an issue with dishes not drying but had repair out to look at it. Turns out it was just a matter of moving the drain line and adding spot free rinse agent. Love it now.
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Fits a lot in a small package

ajc1 3/26/2018

My wife wanted a second dishwasher and we didn't have enough room for a regular sized one, so this is what we got, and I must say, it works quite well
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Perfect!

Ilean 3/20/2018

Excited to learn this had 2 washer sprayers- now I can put pans in the bottom rack and not worry about blocking water flow. The top rack is deep enough to hold some of my bigger pots also
Originally posted on frigidaire.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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