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  • Introduction

  • Design & Usability

  • Features

  • Performance

  • Conclusion

  • Introduction

  • Performance

  • Efficiency

  • Capacity

  • Introduction
  • Design & Usability
  • Features
  • Performance
  • Conclusion
  • Introduction
  • Performance
  • Efficiency
  • Capacity

Introduction

Everything about the machine is middle-of-the-road: its sub-$600 MSRP, its boring white exterior, basic cycle options, decent but forgettable performance, and average efficiency. If there’s anything truly notable about this machine, it’s how across-the-board average it is—except for maybe its capacity, which was exceptional, and its superb Speed Cycle.

Design & Usability

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The DWL7075DCWW is straightforward and easy to use.

While we were a bit disappointed by the DWL7075DCWW’s off-putting white exterior (especially for the mid-range stainless price), the stainless steel wash tub was a bit of a relief, as the material usually quiets a wash cycle and aids in the drying process. Aside from the bland front, the machine is fairly well designed; clearly, Haier had simplicity in mind when building this machine.

When it comes to the control panel, the buttons are all push-operated and responsive, and each option is indicated by a small green light. There’s no reason you should have trouble operating this thing.

The DWL7075DCWW enjoyed one of the highest capacity scores we’ve ever seen.

The inside of the machine is similarly straightforward. The racks are securely fastened, yet can be easily removed, and the cutlery basket was snug and easy to maneuver, although we would have appreciated the ability to disassemble it into smaller components. We were especially fond of how flexible and adjustable the dish racks are. We imagine this would be a huge perk for foodies and cooks with a tendency to use large, bulky kitchenware. This was also the reason we were able to fit such a large number of dishes. In fact, the {{ products(50fa334496ab5860160c882c).model }} enjoyed one of the highest capacity scores we’ve ever seen, fitting an incredible 12 place settings, plus a serving setting—truly one of the best when it comes to capacity.

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Features

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Nothing mind-blowing when it comes to features—except for maybe the capacity

The DWL7075DCWW features a standard array of wash options and customization controls. Perhaps indicative of brand merely trying to enter a new market, the machine has nothing by way of innovation. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing—as long as it performs well, which it does… sort of.

There are four main wash cycles (Speed Cycle, China/Crystal, Normal, and Pots/Pans), plus an Auto Wash and a Rinse/Hold option. As for wash options, there’s a Steam feature, Sanitize Rinse, and a Heated Dry. If your kids are actually interested in the dishwasher and you'd rather they keep their hands off, there’s also a Child Lock. And if you prefer to run your dishwasher while your asleep you can press Delay, which allows you to postpone the start of a cycle by three, six or nine hours.

While this setups is extremely basic, it should satisfy almost all dishwashing needs, and the high dish capacity definitely helps. If capacity can be considered a “feature” of the DWL7075DCWW, it is most certainly its strongest asset.

Performance

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Performance was decent, but the 45-minute Speed Cycle really impressed.

Like the DWL7075DCWW’s feature set, the performance was a bit yawn-inducing—nothing bad, just nothing great. It was also a little inconsistent. The Pots & Pans cycle was, not surprisingly, the strongest of the three we tested, but the quality of the clean varied somewhat from wash to wash. However, the Normal wash was much more inconsistent, albeit a decent performer as well.

Finally, the Speed Cycle did pretty well—for a speed cycle, that is. Spinach stains, which usually prove the most difficult across all three main cycles, suffered at the hands of the Speed Cycle’s cleanly wrath. Really, we were impressed by how well the Speed Cycle did—and at a reliable 45 minutes, it’s also a convenient option. Furthermore, it’s a highly efficient wash, using less than three gallons of hot water throughout. But if you’re looking for a robust clean, it’s still not up to par with the Normal and Pots & Pans cycles.

The worst thing about the DWL7075DCWW was the tendency for detergent to cake together in the dispenser.

The worst thing about the DWL7075DCWW’s performance—and perhaps the machine in general—was the tendency for detergent to stay behind in the dispenser, thereby reducing the amount of soap in the tub and causing an inferior clean. It also required frequent cleaning of the filter.

Conclusion

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It's a solid machine if you're looking for an affordable mid-range with a high dish capacity.

Overall, the {{ products(50fa334496ab5860160c882c).model }} is a standard performer with basic options, average efficiency, and uninspiring design. The most standout features included its capacity, which was among the highest we’ve ever tested, and a great quick cycle.

If you’re big into cooking and often find yourself with an ungodly volume of dishes to clean, this dishwasher will make you happy—even if it’s not the most impressively designed or high performing machine. Also, be wary of a small degree of inconsistency across cycles—an issue that may be stemmed with careful cleaning of the filter.

Introduction

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If we were to describe our reactions to the various scientific tests we put the DWL7075DCWW through, it’d go something like this: Efficiency? Meh. Performance? Getting warmer. Capacity? Wow!

It’s just a bummer that the DWL7075DCWW couldn’t impress us in the most important category, which is cleaning performance.

Performance

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Performance was decent, but the Speed Cycle was pretty impressive—for a quick wash, that is.

The DWL7075DCWW performed like a $600 dishwasher usually does—not great, but not bad. The most impressive thing about the DWL7075DCWW’s performance was the Speed cycle, which not only finished in a breezy 45 minutes with minimal power and water consumption, but also showed some truly impressive cleaning performance—for a quick cycle, that is. While nothing was spotless (the machine had a way of spreading spinach flakes throughout), it was pretty darn close to perfect on a number of tests. The fact that the Speed Cycle peaked at 126.5 degrees Fahrenheit makes this even more impressive.

The Normal and Pots & Pans cycles were less impressive, but decent nonetheless. The Normal wash was more consistent than the other, but we were still frustrated by how much the thing seemed to toss tiny spinach flakes throughout the load. This is not a completely uncommon occurrence among dishwashers that we’ve tested, but it’s still a sign of poor drainage.

The Pots & Pans cycle performed very well on our baked cheese and dried lasagna tests, but it was somewhat inconsistent. Nonetheless, this was the strongest cycle. Keep in mind, though, that it’s not very efficient, so you’ll have to pay more for its use.

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Efficiency

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Like its design and performance, the DWL7075DCWW showed middle-of-the-road efficiency.

Overall, the DWL7075DCWW showed very standard efficiency performance. Interestingly, though, there was a large disparity in consumption across the three cycles, with the Normal and Pots & Pans washes being far, far more inefficient than the Speed Cycle, relatively speaking.

The Speed Cycle used a mere 2.96 gallons of hot water and 0.52 kWh of electricity. This makes for an individual wash cost of 9 or 10 cents. The Normal wash drained 7.28 gallons with 0.89 kWh, which costs roughly 19 cents per wash. Finally, the inefficient but effective Pots & Pans cycle used a whopping 8.76 gallons of water and 0.95 kWh, making for a cost-per-wash of 22 cents.

Assuming the Normal wash is used 50 percent of the time—with the other two cycles used 25 percent of the time each—you can expect the DWL7075DCWW to cost $36.55 a year. This is by no means impressive efficiency, but it’s certainly not the worst we’ve come across.

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Capacity

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Probably the most impressive aspect of the DWL7075DCWW

This is perhaps the only place where the DWL7075DCWW shined. Our capacity testing involves filling the dishwasher, one by one, with place settings until nothing more fits. A place setting includes the following: dinner plate, bread plate, fruit bowl, glass, saucer, mug, dinner fork, knife, and two spoons. In addition, we include a single serving setting for every 6 place settings the dishwasher can fit. A serving setting includes a platter, serving bowl, fruit bowl, and four serving utensils.

Impressively, the DWL7075DCWW was able to fit 12 place settings. While these 12 settings included only one serving setting, it is still one of the most impressive scores we’ve seen to date, and a reason for avid cooks and kitchen nerds to consider investing in this machine.

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Meet the tester

Tyler Wells Lynch

Tyler Wells Lynch

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Tyler Wells Lynch is a freelance writer and journalist whose work has appeared in Vice, Wirecutter, Gizmodo, The Rumpus, Yes!, and the Huffington Post, among others. He lives in Maine.

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