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What Features Define Panel Ready Dishwashers?
Our Favorite Panel-Ready Dishwasher Brands
When you hear “panel ready”, do you find yourself wondering what that means? If so, we will help you learn the ins and outs of what dishwasher panel ready means, who makes and sells them, and why they are a homeowner and builder's preference when it comes to kitchen configuration.
What Does Panel Ready Mean?
If you are someone who enjoys a uniform and symmetrical look, then you will love panel ready appliances. When an appliance, in this case, a dishwasher, comes with a “panel-ready” option, then that means that the manufacturer allows a custom panel to be installed to match the rest of your cabinets and kitchen atmosphere. Most commonly refrigerators and dishwashers are the only appliances that come with panel-ready exterior options, to create a consistent and streamlined look in your kitchen.
Discover a Seamless Kitchen
Shop Panel Ready Dishwashers at Plaza ApplianceIn today’s home appliance world, many people seem to be drawn to this feature largely part to the desire to create a luxury-looking kitchen and keep the atmosphere warm and welcoming. All in all, panel-ready options are a great way to create your uniform kitchen dreams, by allowing your kitchen to have a custom look and not be overrun by appliances.
Oftentimes, when looking to buy a new panel-ready dishwasher, you do need to be prepared as far as your budget goes. Panel-ready dishwashers do run a little more expensive than the standard dishwashers on the market, but they also offer invaluable, custom looks that you won’t be able to get with any other dishwasher.
We know that having the kitchen of your dreams is at the top of the list for most people, so if you feel you are ready to purchase a panel-ready dishwasher, then the rest of this article will further inform you of the benefits of owning one of these custom designs and will hopefully help you make a final decision.
What Features Define Panel Ready Dishwashers?
If you’re looking to add a dishwasher to your current kitchen, then you might find yourself considering a panel-ready dishwasher. There are a couple of different things that make panel-ready dishwashers and appliances stand out from the standard finished dishwashers.
No Need to Buy Matching Appliances
We naturally are people that love a matching and uniform look, so this feature may seem a little out of the ordinary. But, with an appliance that has a panel-ready option, you don’t have to stress if it will match your other appliances because the panel will make it match your cabinets. So, you can have a black oven and stainless steel dishwasher, and it wouldn’t matter.
Create a Seamless Look
Whether you go with a timeless look or a rustic feel to your kitchen, you can know that you don’t have to break up your cabinets with bulky-looking appliances.
Your Appliances Never Go Out of Style
We know that trends are changing all the time, especially when it comes to what is in for kitchen decor. Trying to keep up with design trends is not always possible for most families, so it can be stressful to feel like your kitchen is always outdated by your appliances. With panel-ready appliances, this won’t be an issue. You can choose whatever panel design that you like, and in five years if you decide to update your kitchen design, simply change the panel design on your dishwasher.
Our Favorite Panel-Ready Dishwasher Brands
There are many luxury and mid-line brands that create beautiful custom panel-ready dishwashers with Thermador, Viking, Dacor, and more being some of the luxury brands. But today we are going highlight panel-ready dishwashers from three of our favorite brands on the market today. Those brands are Bosch, Kitchenaid, and GE. They are top-rated brands that create beautiful home appliances like ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, and more.
Bosch 100 Series 24" Panel Ready Built-In Dishwasher
This beautiful Bosch panel-ready dishwasher has some really great features that we love that enhance the feeling of a “not-there” dishwasher. Bosch dishwashers are known for being so quiet that you won’t realize it’s there, and with the added panel-ready finish, that will further camouflage its presence. This dishwasher comes with 24h delay start allows you to run your dishwasher during convenient times, while also ensuring there are no water leaks with a 24/7 Overflow Protection System®. Bosch has taken the most basic dishwasher necessities and delivered them with perfection.
- Model: SHVM4AYB3N
- Dimensions: 33.88” H x 23.56” W x 21.63” D
When Your Dishes Are Done, So Are You.
Never feel like you must further clean your dishes once they come out. The Bosch PrecisionWash® will continually scan your dishes and check the progress of your dishes during the cycle and has precision spray arms that clean every item on every load.
Extra Dry
Get enhanced drying results with the Extra Dry option used in combination with the wash cycle. On top of having exceptionally dry dishes, you can also get the perfect shine every time with the ExtraShine option included in this dishwasher.
Standard Silverware Basket
Sometimes keeping things simple and easy is best. Bosch includes the standard silverware basket to be easily removed and the perfect space for loading cutlery and utensils.
KitchenAid® 24" Panel Ready Built-In Dishwasher
When it comes to dishwashers, KitchenAid knows exactly what they’re doing. You never have to worry about compromising on performance, while also getting a quiet clean cycle. With this Kitchenaid panel-ready dishwasher, you can be effective in creating that perfect seamless design known to many high-end kitchens around the world. With a durable stainless-steel interior, this dishwasher will outlast its competitors by resisting breaks, stains, and odors.
- Model: KDTE304LPA
- Dimensions: 33.63” H x 23.88” W x 26.75” D
ProWash™ Cycle
Each dish needs to be cleaned to a unique level, that’s why KitchenAid incorporated the ProWash™ Cycle in their dishwasher to perfectly wash your dishes with two different sensors that measure soil levels throughout the cycle and change the water temperature and wash time according to the soil level of your dishes. Coupled with the ProWash™ Cycle, is the Express Wash Cycle, giving you the option for a quick wash if needed during entertaining, cooking, or prepping.
SatinGlide® Rails in Third and Middle Racks
Effortlessly move racks as needed with the SatinGlide® Rails, even in the third-level utensil rack that allows for additional space for cleaning utensils, cutlery, or spatulas.
Fan-Enabled ProDry™ System
Coupled with the Extended ProDry™ Option, never worry about having to hand dry your dishes after the wash cycle. This feature circulates air to give your dishes the optimal amount of dry time, combined with a heating element and fan.
Customer Review
“We have had this dishwasher over a year now and it has performed flawlessly. I have to look at the lights sometimes to see if it is actually running it is so quiet during its operation. The variety of wash cycles is wonderful and it definitely cuts through even the ugly dirty dishes without problems. We do use Cascade Platinum in the dishwasher and it has without fail cleaned any and all baking dishes spotlessly. Highly recommend this unit”
GE® 24" Custom Panel Built-In Dishwasher
This GE dishwasher panel ready is created especially for low-profile installation, ideal for raised subfloors and 34” countertop heights. There are some really great features engineered into this dishwasher. For instance, it comes with NSF certified sanitization option, which ensures its high-temperature rinse will sanitize and reduce 99.999% of the bacteria commonly found on dishes.
- Model: GDT226SILII
- Dimensions: 32.63” H x 23.75” W x 23.5” D
Piranha™ hard food disposer with removable filter
Set with a stainless-steel blade that rotates at 3,600 RPM, this hard food disposer efficiently pulverizes food particles and helps prevent food from clogging up the wash arms.
3-Level Wash
Now that you don’t have to worry about the wash arms getting clogged up, thanks to the Piranha™ hard food disposer with a removable filter, you can enjoy exceptionally clean, table-ready dishes with GE’s powerful wash arms.
Autosense Cycle
Know that your dishes are getting proficiently clean and trust your dishwasher to use the Autosense Cycle, which measures water temperature and soil levels with a beam of light.
Customer Review
“We were needing a new dishwasher that would fit in a 32" tall ADA opening and ended up choosing this dishwasher. It looks great and was easy to install in the space. I tried washing a load before filling the rinse aid reservoir and everything was very wet at the end of the cycle. For the next load, I filled it up with rinse aid and was very impressed that everything was dry, as this was a concern I had since this model does not have a heated dry option. Overall I am very happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend.”
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