Is the Whirlpool WDT970SAKZ quiet enough for an open kitchen?

At 47 dBA it is mid-range. It is fine for most homes but audible in an open-plan kitchen, and louder than dishwashers rated in the low 40s.

Does it fit a standard 24-inch cutout?

Yes. It needs a cutout about 24 inches wide, 24 inches deep and 34.5 inches high, and the unit itself is 34 inches tall.

Does it have a third rack?

No. It uses a 3-piece silverware basket in the lower rack instead of a third rack.

How does it dry dishes?

It uses heated drying plus a high-temperature wash option. Glass and ceramic dry well; plastic items often stay wet.

What cycles does it offer?

Five cycles: heavy, normal, sanitize and rinse-only, plus the high-temperature wash option.

Does it have a delay start?

Yes, a 1-24 hour delay start lets you run loads later, and a cycle status indicator shows progress.

Whirlpool WDT970SAKZ 47 dBA Stainless Steel Top Control Built-In Dishwasher

Q: Where is the Whirlpool WDT970SAKZ 47 dBA Stainless Steel Top Control Built-In Dishwasher cheapest?

At Walmart, for $1,190.35, as of our latest check.

Q: What do buyers say about the Whirlpool WDT970SAKZ 47 dBA Stainless Steel Top Control Built-In Dishwasher?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,667 ratings.

Q: Where can I buy the Whirlpool WDT970SAKZ 47 dBA Stainless Steel Top Control Built-In Dishwasher?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Appliance Direct, Walmart.

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$1,190.35at WalmartChecked Nov 10

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What reviewers say

4.5 / 51,667 ratings

Owners rate it highly overall, praising cleaning power, capacity and the leak detection feature. Complaints center on noise and on plastics staying wet after the heated dry cycle.

What people mention

Cleaning performancePraisedOwners say dishes and pots come out clean, especially on the heavy and high-temperature settings.
NoiseMixedSome find 47 dBA acceptable in an open kitchen; others say it is noticeably louder than premium dishwashers.
DryingCriticisedHeated drying works for glass and ceramic but leaves plastic items wet.
CapacityPraisedThe 15-place-setting tub and adjustable racks handle large family loads.
Leak detectionPraisedBuyers value the leak detection system as protection against water damage.
Silverware basketMixedThe 3-piece basket is flexible but eats into lower-rack space, and some wish for a third rack.

About the Whirlpool WDT970SAKZ 47 dBA Stainless Steel Top Control Built-In Dishwasher

This Whirlpool WDT970SAKZ is a standard-size built-in dishwasher with top controls. It holds 15 place settings and has a fingerprint-resistant finish. It is part of the Eco Series and runs at 47 dB.

It has 5 wash cycles, including Heavy, Normal, Sanitize and Rinse-Only, plus a high temperature wash option and heated drying. A 1 to 24 hour delay start lets you schedule a cycle, and a cycle status indicator shows its progress. A leak detection system is built in, and the 3-piece silverware basket holds cutlery.

The dishwasher plugs into a 120-volt outlet with a cord.

Type

Built-in dishwasher, standard size

Controls

Top control

Capacity

15 place settings

Wash cycles

5 cycles, including Heavy, Normal, Sanitize and Rinse-Only

Drying

Heated drying

Wash options