Here Are The Top 10 Best Quiet Dishwashers 2017

• Preset programs: Auto US, Power Scrub Plus US, Quick Wash US, Regular US, Rinse & Hold US

The SHP65TL5UC is a built-in stainless-steel (also available in Black or White) dishwasher that combines its below-average 44-dBA noise rating with specs that are fairly-ordinary, such as its 15 place settings, a 30-minute quick-wash program, a red beam-on-floor washing indicator, and a prolonged-drying feature.

• Preset programs: Heavy, Auto, Normal, Express, Rinse

The SHP65TL5UC is a built-in stainless-steel (also available in Black or White) dishwasher that combines its below-average 44-dBA noise rating with specs that are fairly-ordinary, such as its 15 place settings, a 30-minute quick-wash program, a red beam-on-floor washing indicator, and a prolonged-drying feature.

The GDT655SSJSS is another GE built-in dishwasher that just got released mid-2016, whose noteworthy specs include the Half Zones half-load-wash feature, the Piranha hard food disposer, a 16-dish-loading capacity, and a 46-dBA noise value.

• Max noise level: 46 dBA

The GDT655SSJSS is another GE built-in dishwasher that just got released mid-2016, whose noteworthy specs include the Half Zones half-load-wash feature, the Piranha hard food disposer, a 16-dish-loading capacity, and a 46-dBA noise value.

The KDFE104DSS shows an effort to wash with less noise, as suggested by its lower-than-average 46-dBa score (a rating that is also shared with several higher-end dishwashers).

The KDFE104DSS shows an effort to wash with less noise, as suggested by its lower-than-average 46-dBa score (a rating that is also shared with several higher-end dishwashers).

The KDFE204ESS prefers to mingle with less rowdy dishwashers with its 46-decibel sound rating, a competitive figure by mid-range dishwasher standards.

• Max noise level: 46dB

The KDFE204ESS prefers to mingle with less rowdy dishwashers with its 46-decibel sound rating, a competitive figure by mid-range dishwasher standards.

The SHP65T55UC is a 15-place-setting built-in stainless-steel dishwasher that takes on speed-washing with its 30-minute-or-less Express Wash option and informs you about its washing progress with the red InfoLight feature.

The SHP65T55UC is a 15-place-setting built-in stainless-steel dishwasher that takes on speed-washing with its 30-minute-or-less Express Wash option and informs you about its washing progress with the red InfoLight feature.

The SHV7PT53UC is a high-end built-in panel-ready dishwasher with the beam-on-floor TimeLight feature, the SpeedPerfect quick-wash option, the adaptable 3rd rack, the 3-height-adjustable Rackmatic top rack, a reasonable 15 place settings and a quite-low 42-db sound rating.

The SHV7PT53UC is a high-end built-in panel-ready dishwasher with the beam-on-floor TimeLight feature, the SpeedPerfect quick-wash option, the adaptable 3rd rack, the 3-height-adjustable Rackmatic top rack, a reasonable 15 place settings and a quite-low 42-db sound rating.

The SHE53T55UC does not seem to be grouped with the silent Bosch dishwashers with its higher-than-usual (for a Bosch dishwasher) 46-dB noise rating.

The SHE53T55UC does not seem to be grouped with the silent Bosch dishwashers with its higher-than-usual (for a Bosch dishwasher) 46-dB noise rating.

The SHX68T55UC is a built-in stainless-steel dishwasher whose key highlights are its beam-on-floor InfoLight washing indicator, the ExtraShine enhanced drying feature, the 30-minute-or-less Express Wash option, and a rather-average (by Bosch standards) 44-dB noise rating.

The SHX68T55UC is a built-in stainless-steel dishwasher whose key highlights are its beam-on-floor InfoLight washing indicator, the ExtraShine enhanced drying feature, the 30-minute-or-less Express Wash option, and a rather-average (by Bosch standards) 44-dB noise rating.

The SHXN8U55UC seems to adhere to Bosch standards when it comes to quiet washing, as suggested by its near-bottom 40-dBA sound raitng.

The SHXN8U55UC seems to adhere to Bosch standards when it comes to quiet washing, as suggested by its near-bottom 40-dBA sound raitng.

The DW80K7050US is a built-in dishwasher that also comes in a Black Stainless Steel variant (DW80K7050UG) and is kept busy by several mid-level specs, which include a 44-dBA noise rating, 15 place settings, a 3rd rack, and a door that automatically opens once the wash cycle is finished.

• Max noise level: 44 dBA
• Preset programs: Auto, Delicate, Express 60, Heavy, Normal, Rinse

The DW80K7050US is a built-in dishwasher that also comes in a Black Stainless Steel variant (DW80K7050UG) and is kept busy by several mid-level specs, which include a 44-dBA noise rating, 15 place settings, a 3rd rack, and a door that automatically opens once the wash cycle is finished.

The DD24DCHTX9 hits up a 44-dBA noise rating, which is below the average, but is not quite the most-silent dishwasher we have encountered, at least as of 2016.

• Max noise level: 44 dBa
• Preset programs: Delicate, Fast, Heavy, Normal, Normal Eco, Rinse

The DD24DCHTX9 hits up a 44-dBA noise rating, which is below the average, but is not quite the most-silent dishwasher we have encountered, at least as of 2016.

The PDT845SSJSS can already be considered as a somewhat-silent dishwasher, as it is tagged with a below-average 42-dBA noise rating.

• Max noise level: 42 dBA
• Preset programs: Auto Sense, eWash, Express, Heavy Wash, Light Wash, Normal Wash, Rinse

The PDT845SSJSS can already be considered as a somewhat-silent dishwasher, as it is tagged with a below-average 42-dBA noise rating.

The DWT58500SS scoops out a 45-dBa noise rating, which is below-middling, but is not necessarily the most-silent dishwasher we have encountered so far.

• Max noise level: 45 dBA
• Preset programs: ProCare, Pots & Pans+, Pots & Pans, Auto, Midwash+, Regular Wash, China/Crystal, Quick Wash, Rinse & Hold

The DWT58500SS scoops out a 45-dBa noise rating, which is below-middling, but is not necessarily the most-silent dishwasher we have encountered so far.

The ZDT975SSJSS shows off a significantly-below-average 39-dBA noise rating, which nearly nudges the lowest end of our noise value table.

• Max noise level: 39 dBA
• Preset programs: Auto Sense, EWash, Express, Heavy Wash, Light Wash, Normal Wash, Rinse

The ZDT975SSJSS shows off a significantly-below-average 39-dBA noise rating, which nearly nudges the lowest end of our noise value table.

The ZDT975SPJSS groups itself among the more-quiet dishwashers, as suggested by its 39-dBA noise rating, which nearly touches the bottom-end of our table.

The ZDT975SPJSS groups itself among the more-quiet dishwashers, as suggested by its 39-dBA noise rating, which nearly touches the bottom-end of our table.

The PDF820SSJSS is tacked with a 45-dBA noise rating, which is slightly-below-average, but is quite-far from being the quietest in our books.

• Preset programs: Auto Sense, Heavy, Light, Normal

The PDF820SSJSS is tacked with a 45-dBA noise rating, which is slightly-below-average, but is quite-far from being the quietest in our books.

The G 6505 SCi AM walks beside other less-noisy dishwashers, as it is tagged with a considerably-below-average 40-dBA noise rating, which stands at the lower-end of our table.

• Max noise level: 40 dBA (when using its ExtraQuiet wash program)
• Preset programs: China & Crystal, Economy, Express, Grates & Filters, Maintenance Program, Normal, Pots & Pans, Rinse & Hold, SaniWash, ExtraQuiet

The G 6505 SCi AM walks beside other less-noisy dishwashers, as it is tagged with a considerably-below-average 40-dBA noise rating, which stands at the lower-end of our table.

The PDT855SSJSS looks like it keeps company with the more silent dishwashers, with its 40-dBA noise rating, which is not the most quiet, but already nearly touches the bottom of our table (at least as of 2016).

The PDT855SSJSS looks like it keeps company with the more silent dishwashers, with its 40-dBA noise rating, which is not the most quiet, but already nearly touches the bottom of our table (at least as of 2016).

The GDF650SSJSS is a 2016-released semi-integrated stainless-steel dishwasher that is also offered in a Slate-finished variant, whose main takeaways include a top-or-bottom-rack-washing Wash Zones feature, 16 place settings, and a hard food disposer.

The GDF650SSJSS is a 2016-released semi-integrated stainless-steel dishwasher that is also offered in a Slate-finished variant, whose main takeaways include a top-or-bottom-rack-washing Wash Zones feature, 16 place settings, and a hard food disposer.

The KDTM804ESS is a high-tier built-in dishwasher that dons a rarely-seen viewing window and juggles a variety of fairly-top-shelf specs, which include a 9-in-1 spray arm, a 40-spray-jet cycle option, a 44-dBA noise rating, and an automatic filter.

• Preset programs: Express Wash, Light/China, Normal, ProWash, Rinse Only, Tough

The KDTM804ESS is a high-tier built-in dishwasher that dons a rarely-seen viewing window and juggles a variety of fairly-top-shelf specs, which include a 9-in-1 spray arm, a 40-spray-jet cycle option, a 44-dBA noise rating, and an automatic filter.

The ZDT915SSJSS lists a 42-dBA noise rating, which is not the quietest in our books, but is still below the average.

• Preset programs: Auto Sense, Heavy Wash, Light Wash, Normal Wash, Rinse

The ZDT915SSJSS lists a 42-dBA noise rating, which is not the quietest in our books, but is still below the average.

The CDT835SSJSS is a built-in stainless-steel GE dishwasher that also uses the 140-spray-jet wash system, two quad-blade wash arms, and the Wash Zones feature, while featuring 16 dish settings, an LCD display, and a 45-dBA sound rating.

• Preset programs: Auto Sense, Heavy, Light, Normal, Rinse

The CDT835SSJSS is a built-in stainless-steel GE dishwasher that also uses the 140-spray-jet wash system, two quad-blade wash arms, and the Wash Zones feature, while featuring 16 dish settings, an LCD display, and a 45-dBA sound rating.

The CDT865SSJSS groups itself among the more silent dishwashers, with its below-average 40-dBA noise rating.

The CDT865SSJSS groups itself among the more silent dishwashers, with its below-average 40-dBA noise rating.

The GDT695SSJSS is a built-in GE dishwasher that pre-washes using steam, and comes with a bunch of decent (but already-seen) specs, which include a 16-dish capacity, a 45-dBA noise rating, a load sensor, and a removable third rack.

The GDT695SSJSS is a built-in GE dishwasher that pre-washes using steam, and comes with a bunch of decent (but already-seen) specs, which include a 16-dish capacity, a 45-dBA noise rating, a load sensor, and a removable third rack.

The PDT825SSJSS is a built-in 16-place-setting dishwasher from GE that has the Steam Prewash feature, and also seems to love shooting water jets, as suggested by its 140-spray jet wash system, "Deep Clean" silverware jets, bottle jets, and side jets.

The PDT825SSJSS is a built-in 16-place-setting dishwasher from GE that has the Steam Prewash feature, and also seems to love shooting water jets, as suggested by its 140-spray jet wash system, "Deep Clean" silverware jets, bottle jets, and side jets.

The SHP68TL5UC is tagged with a below-average 44-dBA noise rating, which still might not make it the quietest Bosch dishwasher around.

• Max noise level: 44dBA
• Preset programs: Auto, Eco, Express, Heavy, Normal, Rinse

The SHP68TL5UC is tagged with a below-average 44-dBA noise rating, which still might not make it the quietest Bosch dishwasher around.

The KDTM384ESS is a windowed built-in dishwasher that is handed a bunch of rather-high-tier features, which include a 40-wash-jet cycle option, a food-particle-disposer, a load sensor, and a top rack that is designed to slide-out easily even when fully loaded.

The KDTM384ESS is a windowed built-in dishwasher that is handed a bunch of rather-high-tier features, which include a 40-wash-jet cycle option, a food-particle-disposer, a load sensor, and a top rack that is designed to slide-out easily even when fully loaded.

The SGX68U55UC hits up a 44-dBA noise rating, which is below the average, but still sounds somewhat-noisy by Bosch standards.

• Preset programs: Heavy, Auto, Eco, Normal, Express, Rinse

The SGX68U55UC hits up a 44-dBA noise rating, which is below the average, but still sounds somewhat-noisy by Bosch standards.

The PDT660SSFSS is a built-in stainless-steel dishwasher (also offered in Black or White variants) that pre-rinses dishes with hot steam and is home to a 4-position 3rd rack, interior LED lights, a bottom-rack-only Half Load option, and a Cyclone Jet cycle for taking on heavy-soiled dishes.

• Preset programs: Energy Saver, Heavy Wash, Light Wash, Normal Wash, Rinse Only, AutoSense, Quick Wash

The PDT660SSFSS is a built-in stainless-steel dishwasher (also offered in Black or White variants) that pre-rinses dishes with hot steam and is home to a 4-position 3rd rack, interior LED lights, a bottom-rack-only Half Load option, and a Cyclone Jet cycle for taking on heavy-soiled dishes.

The SPE53U55UC hauls in a 46-dBA noise rating, which can already be considered somewhat-quiet, but only when compared with other 18-inch dishwashers.

• Preset programs: Heavy, Auto, Normal, Rinse

The SPE53U55UC hauls in a 46-dBA noise rating, which can already be considered somewhat-quiet, but only when compared with other 18-inch dishwashers.

The PDT760SSJSS is a built-in stainless-steel (a panel-ready variant is also available) GE dishwasher with the smartphone-compatible Wifi Connect feature, which cleans using 102 spray jets and the reversing quad-blade lower wash arm.

The PDT760SSJSS is a built-in stainless-steel (a panel-ready variant is also available) GE dishwasher with the smartphone-compatible Wifi Connect feature, which cleans using 102 spray jets and the reversing quad-blade lower wash arm.

The G 4975 Vi promises less-noisy washing with its multi-layer soundproofing system, which is probably the reason for its lower-than-average 46-decibel noise rating (still a bit on the noisy side when compared to higher-end dishwashers usually rated below 44 decibels).

• Max noise level: 46 dBa
• Preset programs: Express, Normal, Pots & Pans, Rinse & Hold, SaniWash

The G 4975 Vi promises less-noisy washing with its multi-layer soundproofing system, which is probably the reason for its lower-than-average 46-decibel noise rating (still a bit on the noisy side when compared to higher-end dishwashers usually rated below 44 decibels).

The G 6985 SCVi is likely to wash noiselessly with its Extra Quiet option, designed to clean your dishes with a silent 38-dBa sound rating (which is even lower than its regular 42-dBa-rated washing noise).

• Max noise level: 42 dBa (But an ExtraQuiet program allows 38dBa operation)
• Preset programs: China & Crystal, Clean Machine, Economy, Energy Saver, Express, Extra Quiet (38-dBa washing), Glass- No Rinse Aid (Warm), Grates & Filters, Normal, Pots & Pans, Rinse & Hold, SaniWash, SensorWash, Tall Items

The G 6985 SCVi is likely to wash noiselessly with its Extra Quiet option, designed to clean your dishes with a silent 38-dBa sound rating (which is even lower than its regular 42-dBa-rated washing noise).

The G 4760 SCVI is equipped with a unique soundproofing system that uses multiple layers of insulation for reducing noise levels (which seems consistent with its lower-than-average 46-dBa rating).

• Preset programs: China & Crystal, Express, Normal, Pots & Pans, Rinse & Hold, SaniWash

The G 4760 SCVI is equipped with a unique soundproofing system that uses multiple layers of insulation for reducing noise levels (which seems consistent with its lower-than-average 46-dBa rating).

The G 6565 SCVi further turns down its cleaning noise with the ExtraQuiet 38dB option, which is even lower than its quite-decent 44-dB noise rating for regular washing.

• Preset programs: China & Crystal, Clean Machine, Economy, Express, ExtraQuiet (38dB), Grates & Filters, Normal, Pots & Pans, Rinse & Hold, SaniWash, EnergySaver

The G 6565 SCVi further turns down its cleaning noise with the ExtraQuiet 38dB option, which is even lower than its quite-decent 44-dB noise rating for regular washing.

The KDTM404ESS is a high-tier built-in dishwasher (which is also available in a rarely-seen black stainless-steel exterior) with a set of 9 rotating wash jets, the ProScrub Upper dual-jets for the top rack and the Clean Water filtration system.

• Preset programs: Express Wash, Light, Normal, ProWash?, Rinse Only, Tough

The KDTM404ESS is a high-tier built-in dishwasher (which is also available in a rarely-seen black stainless-steel exterior) with a set of 9 rotating wash jets, the ProScrub Upper dual-jets for the top rack and the Clean Water filtration system.

The SPV68U53UC sounds like a somewhat-quiet 18-inch dishwasher, as suggested by its below-average 44-dBA noise rating.

The SPV68U53UC sounds like a somewhat-quiet 18-inch dishwasher, as suggested by its below-average 44-dBA noise rating.

The LDF7774BD is a mid-range built-in dishwasher featuring a 44 dB LoDecible Quiet Operation, a stainless steel exterior design and tub, an NSF-certified sanitary rinse option, and adjustable spray pressure settings.

• Preset programs: Auto, Heavy, Delicate, Dual Control, Normal, Quick & Dry

The LDF7774BD is a mid-range built-in dishwasher featuring a 44 dB LoDecible Quiet Operation, a stainless steel exterior design and tub, an NSF-certified sanitary rinse option, and adjustable spray pressure settings.

The Miele G 6365 SCVi washes with less noise when you select the ExtraQuiet 40-dB cycle, which is more silent compared to its already-decent 44-dB-rated regular washing.

• Preset programs: China & Crystal, Clean Machine, Express, ExtraQuiet (40dB), Grates & Filters, Normal, Pots & Pans, Rinse & Hold, SaniWash

The Miele G 6365 SCVi washes with less noise when you select the ExtraQuiet 40-dB cycle, which is more silent compared to its already-decent 44-dB-rated regular washing.

The KDTE254ESS reports a rather-impressive 39-decibel score, a score shared by only a handful of other high-end dishwashers.

The KDTE254ESS reports a rather-impressive 39-decibel score, a score shared by only a handful of other high-end dishwashers.

The SHX5AVL5UC reels in a slightly-below-average 46-dBA noise value, which can already be considered rather-noisy by Bosch standards.

• Max noise level: 46dBA
• Preset programs: Auto, Clean30, Heavy, Normal, Rinse, Speed60

The SHX5AVL5UC reels in a slightly-below-average 46-dBA noise value, which can already be considered rather-noisy by Bosch standards.

The SHS5AVL5UC is given a slightly-below-average 46-dBA noise rating, which can still be considered a little bit noisy by Bosch standards.

• Preset programs: Auto, Heavy, Normal, Rinse, Speed60

The SHS5AVL5UC is given a slightly-below-average 46-dBA noise rating, which can still be considered a little bit noisy by Bosch standards.

The Profile operates with a 40 dBA noise level, which is still louder than some top-end models boasting levels as low as 37 dB.

The Profile operates with a 40 dBA noise level, which is still louder than some top-end models boasting levels as low as 37 dB.

The SHS5AV55UC gets a fairly-decent 46-decibel sound rating, which is grouped with the less-boisterous dishwashers rated below 50 decibels (but still a bit on the noisy side, if you base it on Bosch standards).

• Preset programs: 1 Hour US, Auto Half Load US, Auto US, Power Scrub Plus US, Regular US, Rinse & Hold US

The SHS5AV55UC gets a fairly-decent 46-decibel sound rating, which is grouped with the less-boisterous dishwashers rated below 50 decibels (but still a bit on the noisy side, if you base it on Bosch standards).

The KDTM354ESS gets tagged with a 44-dBA noise rating, which is below-average, but does not necessarily make it the most-silent dishwasher in town.

The KDTM354ESS gets tagged with a 44-dBA noise rating, which is below-average, but does not necessarily make it the most-silent dishwasher in town.

The G 4925 U AM will probably wash without creating a huge racket, as it is furnished with a below-average 41-dBA noise rating, which is plotted roughly at the lower end of our table.

• Max noise level: 41 dBA

The G 4925 U AM will probably wash without creating a huge racket, as it is furnished with a below-average 41-dBA noise rating, which is plotted roughly at the lower end of our table.

The SGV68U53UC is a panel-ready dishwasher that carries a 3rd rack and a somewhat-uncommonly-seen Half Load option while packing 15 place settings, a 30-minute quick-wash program, a beam-on-floor washing indicator, and a below-average 44-dBA noise rating, which is, however, not the quietest we have seen from Bosch.

The SGV68U53UC is a panel-ready dishwasher that carries a 3rd rack and a somewhat-uncommonly-seen Half Load option while packing 15 place settings, a 30-minute quick-wash program, a beam-on-floor washing indicator, and a below-average 44-dBA noise rating, which is, however, not the quietest we have seen from Bosch.

The G 4970 SCVi is a top-tier built-in panel-ready dishwasher with a rather-limiting five wash settings, but boasts of the self-setting AutoSensor feature, and the stay-in-position ComfortClose door.

The G 4970 SCVi is a top-tier built-in panel-ready dishwasher with a rather-limiting five wash settings, but boasts of the self-setting AutoSensor feature, and the stay-in-position ComfortClose door.

The G 4975 SCSF features a unique multiple-layer soundproofing system, which is probably behind the dishwasher's lower-than-average 46-dBa score (but there are other high-tier dishwashers that have a lower 40- to 44-decibel rating).

The G 4975 SCSF features a unique multiple-layer soundproofing system, which is probably behind the dishwasher's lower-than-average 46-dBa score (but there are other high-tier dishwashers that have a lower 40- to 44-decibel rating).

The G 6165 SCVi is a high-tier built-in panel-ready dishwasher with the auto-adjusting AutoSensor feature, the versatile 3D cutlery tray, the leak-averting Double WaterProof System, an amenable 16 place settings and an average 45-dB noise score.

The G 6165 SCVi is a high-tier built-in panel-ready dishwasher with the auto-adjusting AutoSensor feature, the versatile 3D cutlery tray, the leak-averting Double WaterProof System, an amenable 16 place settings and an average 45-dB noise score.

The SPX68U55UC is tagged with a 44-dBA sound rating, which is plotted at the lower end of our noise level table, but can still be considered a bit noisy by Bosch standards.

• Preset programs: Auto US, Delicate/Economy Wash US, Power Scrub Plus US, Quick Wash US, Regular US, Rinse & Hold US

The SPX68U55UC is tagged with a 44-dBA sound rating, which is plotted at the lower end of our noise level table, but can still be considered a bit noisy by Bosch standards.

The G6105USS uses multiple layers of insulation to minimize washing noise, which might be the reason for its slightly-below-average 45-dB noise rating.

• Preset programs: China & Crystal, Express, Normal, Pots & Pans, Rinse & Hold, Short

The G6105USS uses multiple layers of insulation to minimize washing noise, which might be the reason for its slightly-below-average 45-dB noise rating.

The SHS63VL5UC hauls in a below-average 44-dBA noise rating, which can still be seen as somewhat-noisy, but only when compared to most Bosch dishwashers.

The SHS63VL5UC hauls in a below-average 44-dBA noise rating, which can still be seen as somewhat-noisy, but only when compared to most Bosch dishwashers.

The PDT720SSHSS is a built-in dishwasher that seems to rely heavily on spray jets with its 102-cleaning-jet wash system and reversing quad-blade 25-jet wash arm, and is likely to accommodate a decent amount of dishware with its high-end 16 place settings and Easy Touch 2-inch-adjustable upper rack.

The PDT720SSHSS is a built-in dishwasher that seems to rely heavily on spray jets with its 102-cleaning-jet wash system and reversing quad-blade 25-jet wash arm, and is likely to accommodate a decent amount of dishware with its high-end 16 place settings and Easy Touch 2-inch-adjustable upper rack.

The SHX5AV55UC does not seem to be connected to the quiet-cleaning Bosch dishwashers with its 46-dBa noise rating, which is still decent, but can be considered noisy by Bosch standards.

The SHX5AV55UC does not seem to be connected to the quiet-cleaning Bosch dishwashers with its 46-dBa noise rating, which is still decent, but can be considered noisy by Bosch standards.

The LSDF9962ST attempts to wash quietly with its LoDecibel Quiet Operation system, which seems consistent with its considerably-silent 42-dB noise value.

• Preset programs: Normal, Quick & Dry, Quick Wash, Rinse Only, Steam Dual, Steam Power, SteamDelicate

The LSDF9962ST attempts to wash quietly with its LoDecibel Quiet Operation system, which seems consistent with its considerably-silent 42-dB noise value.

The LDF8874ST uses LoDecibel Quiet Operation technology, which contributes to getting this dishwasher grouped with the more silent types (usually in the 40- to 45-db range), coming in at a rather low 42-decibel score.

• Preset programs: Steam (Auto, Heavy, Delicate, Dual Control), Normal, Quick & Dry

The LDF8874ST uses LoDecibel Quiet Operation technology, which contributes to getting this dishwasher grouped with the more silent types (usually in the 40- to 45-db range), coming in at a rather low 42-decibel score.

The KDTE204ESS is a 14-place-setting built-in stainless-steel dishwasher with a lower-than-average 46-dBa noise rating, whose main selling points are its ProScrub 40-jet option and ProWash soil-sensing feature.

• Preset programs: Rinse Only, ProWash, Express Wash, Light, Normal, Tough