Width (in.) 33.13 Appliance Color Stainless Steel Depth (in.) 31.63 Height (in.) 65.63 Freezer Capacity (cu. ft.) 6.77 Handle Type Arch Total Capacity (cu. ft.) 21.4 Refrigerator Capacity (cu. ft.) 14.63 Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year Appliance Fit Width (in.) 34 Ice Maker Yes Door Swing Option Double Doors Freezer Light No Door Alarm No Ice/Water Dispenser Yes Wifi Connectivity No Defrost System Automatic Number of Doors 2 Outdoor Approved No ENERGY STAR Qualified No Commercial Use Approved No Custom Panel Ready No Installation Type Freestanding ADA Compliant Yes Counter Depth No Wifi Capable No
Adjustable 2nd Rack
Make room for taller items like water bottles with easy-to-find adjusters that smoothly raise or lower the 2nd rack.
3rd Rack
Take advantage of 35% more rack space with a 3rd Rack that makes it easy to load additional silverware and hard-to-fit utensils.
51 dBA
Keep your kitchen quiet during cleanup with a dishwasher sound level of just 51 dBA.
Fan Drying Technology
Skip hand-drying your dishes with Fan Drying Technology. The drying process uses a fan to deliver our most advanced drying performance in plastic and hybrid tub models.
Folding Tines
Create the space you need for large dishes or hold down smaller items like lids and measuring cups with folding tines.
Extended Soak Cycle
Presoak and wash in one Extended Soak Cycle to help stuck-on food dissolve away without any extra steps.
Heavy Cycle
Extra cycle time takes care of heavily soiled messes and hard-to-clean dishes.
Normal Cycle
Use the Normal Cycle for normal amounts of food soil to clean up leftover messes from your day-to-day meals.
Quick Wash Cycle
Clean dishes fast with a cycle that thoroughly takes care of plates, pans and glasses when you need them done in a hurry.
High Temperature Wash Option
High Temperature Wash Option raises the water temperature to help remove stubborn grease and food grime.
Heated Dry Option
A Heated Dry Option allows you to use a clean, dry dish straight from the dishwasher thanks to added heat for drying.
Extended Dry Option
Extended Dry Option extends your dry cycle about 30 minutes* to help elevate drying performance for any cycle.*Added time may vary per unit.
Sani-Rinse Option
Heats the final rinse water to 155°F, eliminating 99.999% of food soil bacteria.
Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel
Available in a stainless finish, the easy-to-clean exterior resists fingerprints and smudges.
Cycle Status Indicator
The Cycle Status Indicator light on the outside of the unit glows blue when your dishwasher is running and turns off when the cycle is complete.
Triple Filtration Wash System
Keep dishes clear of rinsed food particles with a Triple Filtration Wash System that uses a coarse filter to catch large soils, a fine filter to catch medium soils and a micro-fine filter to catch small soils between wash stages.
Cycle Memory
Cycle Memory quickly starts your dishwasher with one button. It automatically remembers the last cycle you picked so it’s stored and ready to go.
Hybrid Tub with Dark Gray Interior
A Hybrid Tub with Dark Gray Interior helps mask food stains with a stainless steel interior door and dark gray plastic tub.
Cycle Interrupt Light Signal
A blinking Cycle Interrupt Light Signal on the front of the unit will tell you when the cycle has been interrupted so you don't forget to restart the cycle.
Nylon Rack Coating
Nylon coating on the dishwasher racks provides protection that you can trust to ensure long-lasting use.
Overfill Detect
A float sensor inside the dishwasher will detect if too much water is in the tub and cut the power to the inlet fill valve to help prevent overfilling.
An American Company For Over 100 Years
Whirlpool Corporation started in 1911 as a small company in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Today we are a global home appliance business selling products around the world. We are proud of our American heritage and ingenuity that have driven innovation for over 100 years.
Available In Towel Bar Or Pocket Handle Options
Keep washcloths and towels on hand for quick cleanups or get the sleek look you prefer with the towel bar or pocket handle option.
If you are afraid to buy stainless steel appliances because you think that they are difficult to clean, think again. Several major brands have introduced smudge-proof stainless steel appliances. In general, manufacturers may increase the brushing on the stainless steel and add a coating to the surface to make it easy to clean and better at hiding fingerprints and smudges in the first place.
Table of Contents
- Pros & Cons
- Who Makes Fingerprint Resistant Stainless
- How to Clean Both Types of Finishes
- Conclusion
Pros & Cons: Fingerprint Resistant vs Stainless Steel
The advantages of fingerprint resistant stainless include...
Easier to clean (obviously) than regular stainless
May not need to be cleaned as often as regular stainless
No special cleaning products are required
The disadvantages include...
Care needs to be taken when cleaning to avoid stripping off the protective coating
The brushing effect means it may not be a perfect match to regular stainless steel
- It can be slightly more expensive than regular stainless if a manufacturer offers both
Who Makes Fingerprint Resistant Stainless
Frigidaire has been selling smudge-proof stainless steel appliances for several years and their appliances are really easier to clean and more resistant to fingerprints and smudges. Other manufacturers have followed their lead! The finish has proven to be durable and effective. Frigidaire offers the Smudge-Proof finish in their Frigidaire Gallery and Frigidaire Professional lines of kitchen appliances in all product categories.
Other manufacturers that offer fingerprint resistant stainless steel include:
Whirlpool
Maytag
Bosch
LG (with their PrintProof finish)
KitchenAid (with PrintShield)
Samsung
- GE Appliances
So far, some manufacturers offer stainless steel that is smudge-proof by default, while others offer models in both the original stainless steel and a smudge-proof version for a small price difference. However, more manufacturers seem to have caught on to the fact that fingerprint resistant is a great selling point!
How to Clean Both Types of Finishes
Don’t limit yourself to buying white or black appliances just because of the cleaning issues that you hear about from other people. Admittedly, getting a perfectly polished finish on stainless steel can be difficult. Using the wrong cleaners can make the process even harder!
AVOID USING THESE ON ANY METAL APPLIANCE FINISH:
Harsh abrasives like steel wool, scrub pads, etc (even paper towels can cause scratches!)
Bleach
Ammonia
Cleaners with chlorine
Muriatic acid
Glass cleaner - check your owner's manual first
Your owner's manual can be a valuable resource! For example, although glass cleaner is often recommended in articles on cleaning regular stainless steel, some manufacturers will tell you to avoid it (such as Samsung and Whirlpool).
For non-fingerprint-resistant stainless steel, using a good cleaner can make the job much easier. One of the best cleaning products for stainless steel appliances is a product called Twinkle, a water-based foaming cleaner. Your local appliance store will have the proper cleaning products. You can also use dish soap diluted in warm water. Either way, use a clean microfiber cloth. Microfiber reduces the risk of scratches because the fabric tends to pull dirt particles up and away from the surface.
Some cleaners are also oil-based to increase fingerprint resistance and make your appliances a little shinier. They leave a coating on the surface so a little goes a long way.
Other tips include:
Rub with the grain (usually horizontally), not against it
Buffing with a dry microfiber cloth can help prevent streaks
Regular, gentle cleaning can help prevent rust spots
Despite its name, stainless steel can still rust. You can remove small rust spots, but bear in mind that they are likely to come back because the metal surface has been compromised, which is what allowed the rust to take hold in the first place. A paste of baking soda and water forms a gentle abrasive that can remove rust spots as well as baked-on food and grease.
GE says a small amount of an oxalic acid-based cleanser like Bar Keeper's Friend Soft Cleanser can be used to tackle rust, tarnish, and small blemishes on regular stainless steel, but we would recommend trying a paste of baking soda and water first since Bar Keeper's friend is a little more abrasive than baking soda.
As for fingerprint resistant stainless: Mild soapy water and a clean microfiber cloth should do a nice job of cleaning up, eliminating the need for special cleaners. Wash with a soft cloth or sponge, rinse with clean water, and dry to avoid water spots, always wiping with the grain. Rinsing is particularly important when it comes to ovens - Frigidaire warns that failing to wipe the cleaners off the surface can result in bluish stains during heating that can't be removed.
Conclusion
Don’t hesitate to consider stainless steel for your next appliance purchase. Whether you buy the Smudge Proof stainless steel from Frigidaire or fingerprint resistant stainless steel from Maytag or another brand, you will love the ease of cleaning your appliances. Bring on the mess makers and you will clean up in a jiffy.
If you have a preference for other brands of appliances that don’t offer these easy clean surfaces, using the right cleaners will make the cleaning job easy. Be sure to ask your salesperson what they recommend for cleaning your stainless steel appliances.
Other color options that are also fingerprint resistant have recently entered the market, including black stainless steel and GE's slate appliances.
Thank you for reading this overview of smudge proof stainless steel appliances. We hope that it was informative and helpful. Feel free to leave a comment below, we value your input!
Editor's Note: This blog was originally written in June of 2017 and has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy as of the publication date noted above.
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