ENERGY STAR® Certified Dishwasher with 1-Hour Wash Cycle
Model: WDT780SAEM
Color: Monochromatic Stainless Steel
ENERGY STAR® Certified Dishwasher with 1-Hour Wash Cycle
Model: WDT780SAEM
Product Overview
ENERGY STAR® Certified Dishwasher with 1-Hour Wash Cycle
Clean dishes with a stainless steel dishwasher your family can count on. This built-in dishwasher will clean your plates, pans and glasses in half the time with the 1-hour wash cycle. It automatically selects the right settings with the Sensor cycle, and cycle memory remembers the last cycle you picked so it's ready to go. Rest assured that this efficient dishwasher will continue to clean the way your family needs it to, because no one has had fewer repairs 20 years in a row.1
Features
Sensor Cycle
Automatically selects the right wash and dry settings for your load by using two separate sensors to measure temperature, soil level and load size once during the prewash and once during the wash cycle.
1-Hour Wash Cycle
Clean dishes in half the time2 so your plates, pans and glasses are thoroughly cleaned up and taken care of in just an hour.
Soil Sensor
Determines how dirty dishes are and adjusts the Normal cycle as needed to make sure dishes come out clean.
In-Door Silverware Basket
Frees up rack space by easily fitting on the front of the lower rack or in the door to make room for more dishes.
Normal Cycle
Use for normal amounts of food soil to clean up leftover messes from your day-to-day meals.
Additional Features
Cycle Memory
Quickly start your dishwasher with one button. It automatically remembers the last cycle you picked so it's stored and ready to go.
Adjustable Upper Rack
Manually raise or lower the upper rack two inches to better fit tall items.
Sani Rinse Option
Stainless Steel Tub
Heavy Cycle
Takes care of heavily soiled messes and other hard-to-clean dishes without the extra elbow grease by adding extra time to the cycle.
High Temperature Wash Option
Customer Reviews
Ratings & Reviews
Ratings & Reviews
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Benji01920481230 from
Never Again
Purchased dishwasher on 7/4/16 for approx. $500 with a 2 year warranty. Issues started August '18, a month outside of the warranty. Called a non-Whirlpool appliance repair person who said the motor needs to be replaced. Quoted $300 to fix. This is a pretty major part to be failing at two years. He also said all of these dishwashers eventually leak- not a matter of if, just when. So, he also recommended a leak pan, which would cost another $100 total.
Finally got through to Whirlpool and they offered to pay for parts, which is about $150, but their repair person charges $115/hour. We decided to cut our losses and go with another brand. We liked the dishwasher while it worked.
Date published: 2018-09-13
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Detergent dispense broke on first use
The first time we ran it , the rectangular cap for the rinse aid compartment came off and fell to the bottom where it melted on the element. My wife called customer care with model number and they mailed us a round cap for some other dishwasher. Whirlpool doesn't sell the cap I need without my purchasing the entire detergent and rinse aid unit for $90. Very disappointed. I have previously purchased the whirlpool gold series refrigerator and oven and microwave with no problems and did not anticipate any issues with the dishwasher. If anyone with authority ( and intelligence to send me the correct replacement part) reads this please contact me.
Date published: 2016-06-04
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Not really what we were looking for
The dishwasher itself is very nice looking with great features...which is why I bought it. But I didn't read the fine print. The cycles are just too long! The one hour cycle doesn't clean very well so I don't really like to use it. The next cycle is almost 3 hours! And then a 7 hour cycle? Really?? We put this in a lake house, so we have to plan way in advance to do our dishes so the cycle completes before we turn off the water and lock up after the weekend. And the heated dry doesn't dry much at all, so I find sour dishes if I don't unload and hand dry them right away. Hoping I win another appliance so I can replace this dishwasher!!
Date published: 2016-09-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
It gets the job done without a lot of noise
So far I love my new Whirlpool dishwasher. I love how it looks and I love that I can hardly hear it when it's running. The dishes come out clean every time even with a family that refuses to rinse their dishes. I was worried about the silverware being in the door but I can get my wooden spoons and spatulas in just fine. If it's too big I just lay the serving utensils in the wrack with the bowls and glasses. I feel like I have more space for pots and pans because the silverware isn't there in my way. I'm glad I went with this model and love the look of the stainless steel tub. Buying this dishwasher was definitely the highlight of my summer.
Date published: 2016-09-09
Rated 1 out of
5
by
kjpublic2 from
First Review Deleted
Whirlpool deleted my first review - I ssupect they are removing several to hide the truth of their poor products. Original Review: bought this Whirlpool Dishwasher (WDT780SAEM) from Home Depot in February 2016. The dishwasher worked for about 18 months,my previous washer (not whirlpool) laster for 12 years. This washer was a lot quieter than my previous one. Then it stopped cleaning - which quicky got worse. The dishwasher fills provides good steam but no washing...not even enough to disolve the soap. The problem is the pump/circulation motor is bad. Based on some research, this appears to be a common and known problem for Whirlpool. Needless to say I am now shopping for a new dishwasher, and it will NOT be a whirlpool brand!
Date published: 2018-09-08
Rated 4 out of
5
by
BQ from
Very Quiet and good interior layout
We purchased this to replace an aging Whirlpool Gold that we had. We were looking for something quiet that was reliable and performed well.I like the stainless interior, and it is very quiet. The racks hold our large diameter dishes very well without having to lay them over like our previous model. The wash cycles are long, but that is to be expected with a modern dishwasher.We wanted a model with heated dry, which this one has, but we still deal with wet dishes on occasion.My only complaint so far is that the glide tracks on the top rack seem to flex excessively with any weight. I am afraid they will fail prematurely. Time will Tell.
Date published: 2016-12-28
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Pleasantly Quiet!
I purchased the Gold Series #WDT780SAEM1 with the Monochromatic Steel boasting a 48db Noise Rating. I was forced into a new dishwasher due to the "old" one quitting after 5 years. DIY install went about as good as expected, and I was forced to purchase a Universal install kit as well.(I waited to see what I had first tho and would recommend the same for all just in case) It is very quiet, and I can now watch TV in the next room or have a conversation in the kitchen without competing with it...Huge Plus! One negative so far, and not a biggie, the Stainless Steel. It shows finger prints terrible, especially compared to my old Frigidaire.
Date published: 2016-01-04
Rated 3 out of
5
by
party of 5 from
just okay
We decided to spend a little more on this dishwasher than originally planned after the salesmen assured us that this one had better drying features than the one we had planned on purchasing. It didnt. Should have saved the extra $150 and went with the cheaper model. I have to dry all of my dishes by hand once they come out--even when using the drying feature. Also in order to use the "energy efficiency mode" a single was cycle takes 3 1/2 HOURS! I don't have time for that with a large family. Bottom rack doesn't slide back in the dishwasher very easily once it'd loaded with dishes either. All in all, I wish we would have went with a different one.
Date published: 2016-07-09
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Bananahead from
Pretty good dishwasher
For the most part I am happy with this dishwasher. The dishes come out clean and and use a premium detergent. The only part I am disappointed with is the silverware holder. It is not too sturdily attached to the front of the bottom rack, and you actually grab it to pull out the bottom rack. The silverware holder has slots for table knives but unless the knives are wiped clean before placing them in the washer, they will not come clean. For example, peanut butter and other sticky sauces are still hanging on after the wash is completed. It's not the end of the world to lick the knife clean before placing it in to be washed, but sometimes I'd rather not.
Date published: 2016-06-10
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Chris from Okemos from
Very spacious, cleans very well
I bought this dishwasher because my previous Bosch had simply worn out. The layout is very spacious and the ability to keep silverware on the door during cleaning has noticeably increased the number of dishes were can squeeze into the dishwasher. Overall, we are very pleased.The only drawback we have seen is that the dishwasher cannot seem to loosen residue left behind in glasses such as sugar from coffee or iced tea mix. Our last dishwasher could do this. This is the only reason we are giving this 4 instead of 5 stars.This is our first whirlpool, and if this one lasts like we expect, our next dishwasher will be a whirlpool too.
Date published: 2016-10-17
Specifications
Dimensions
Depth
24-1/2 in
Depth Closed Excluding Handles
24-1/2 in
Depth Closed Including Handles
26-1/2 in
Depth With Door Open 90 Degree
49-1/2 in
Height
34-1/2 in
Maximum Height
34-1/2 in
Minimum Height
33-1/2 in
Number of Place Settings
14
Width
24.0 in
Configuration and Overview
ADA Compliant
No
CEE Tier
Tier I
Decibel Level dBA
48
Dishwasher Type
Built-In
Prop 65
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY - WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
UL
UL
Controls
Control Location
Blue
Sensor
Yes
Appearance
Handle Color
Stainless Steel
Handle Material
Stainless Steel
Handle Type
Towel Bar
Window
No
Details
Dispenser
Detergent and Rinse Aid
Number of Racks
2
Number of Wash Levels
5.0
Number of Washarms
3
Rack Material
Nylon
Tub Material
Stainless Steel
Tub Style
Built-in Tall Tub 24""
Cycles and Options
Number of Wash Cycles
5
Upper Rack
Adjustable
2 Position
Cushion-Tip Tines
Yes
Fold-Down Tines
No
Style
Straight
Utility Basket
No
Lower Rack
Cushion-Tip Tines
Yes
Extras
No
Fold-Down Tines
No
Style
Straight
Utility Basket
No
Silverware Basket
Location
Rack or Door
Certifications
ADA Compliant
No
Energy Star® Qualified
ENERGY STAR® Certified
Kosher Consumer Friendly
Yes
NSF® Certified
Yes
Electrical
Volts
120
Compatibility
Connectivity
No
Works With
No
EndecaProps
ProductOutletCategories
Dishwashers
1 According to a leading consumer magazine; Whirlpool® dishwashers.
2 Compared to Normal cycle with lightly soiled loads.