New EQ(TM) Wash System Exceptionally Quiet With Uncompromised Performance BENTON HARBOR, MI (July 28, 2008) – For homeowners who believe nothing should interfere with good times and good conversation in the kitchen, a pioneering brand in the dishwasher category that introduced its first model almost 60 years ago is now offering its quietest dishwasher ever. Featuring the new EQ™ Wash System and Whisper Quiet Ultima(TM) Sound Insulation System, this latest KitchenAid brand undercounter dishwasher is exceptionally quiet with a sound rating of only 48 dBA*, or decibels, a level close to that of a quiet room (40 decibels) and well below a moderate rainfall (60 decibels). “The challenge for our engineers in developing an even quieter KitchenAid brand dishwasher was to maintain the high performance that KitchenAid is known for,” said Debbie O’Connor, senior manager of Brand Experience for KitchenAid. “Not only did they meet the challenge of less noise with powerful performance, their design also resulted in a more energy efficient dishwasher.” The EQ(TM) Wash System provides optimal cleaning performance and noise reduction while also saving water and energy. The system features a true variable speed motor that helps to minimize operating noises by starting slowly and adjusting its operating capacity to deliver the power needed based on the wash cycle. Alternating wash zones focus the washing action, while using less water and energy for high performance cleaning. A three-stage filtration system captures food particles as the water circulates within the dishwasher to maximize efficiency of its pump. For enhanced drying performance, the interior of the dishwasher is heated by a dedicated drying element. “In addition to being our quietest, our latest dishwasher is 58 percent more efficient than ENERGY STAR(R) standards,” said O’Connor. “Beyond being ENERGY STAR(R) qualified, it also has an efficiency designation from the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE),** making it eligible for energy rebates in select states.” Additional features include a welded tall tub with a stainless steel interior, a premium feature found throughout the entire KitchenAid dishwasher line. Other innovations include a ProScrub(R) Option that provides concentrated cleaning during the normal wash cycle for harder to clean items like casserole dishes with baked on food. An Optimum Wash Sensor adjusts the wash cycle to specific water conditions for maximum cleaning efficiency. These dishwashers are available in stainless steel, white, black or a panel-ready model for a custom panel.
