Kenmore 2214595 Dishwasher Review

The UltraWash system sprays from two spray arms and runs the wash water through a 3-stage filter that catches particles as small as a grain of sand, so debris is pulled out of the cycle instead of landing back on the load. SmartWash reads how much soil is in the water and adjusts the temperature, the amount of water and the length of the wash, so the machine adapts to the load rather than running one fixed program.

Room for a full day of dishes

Two racks hold 14 place settings. The MoreSpace upper rack adjusts to make room for taller items, cup shelves take mugs and small bowls, and a cutlery basket comes in the box.

Drying and hygiene

SmartDry Plus uses hot water to drive condensation so dishes come out dry, and the Extra Dry option boosts heat and time for plastics and other hard-to-dry items. Sani Rinse adds a high-temperature sanitizing rinse when you want it.

Options that fit real evenings

Half Load runs a partial load, Delay Start pushes a cycle 1 to 24 hours later, and Extra Rinse and High Temp let you push a stubborn load further. The 50-minute Express cycle cleans a full load when you are in a hurry.

Build and protection

The stainless steel tub and inner door panel resist food stains and hold heat through the cycle. Leak Detect monitors water flow at several points and, if it senses a problem, drains the tub and alerts you. The finish is fingerprint-resistant stainless steel, and the machine is ENERGY STAR certified. The stainless tub, the leak detection and the lifetime tub and door-panel coverage are the features that justify this machine's position in the market.

The noise rating is 51 dBA. That is fine in a closed or separate kitchen, but in an open-plan room you will hear it running, and quieter tiers exist in the same class.

A filter you clean by hand

There is no hard food disposer and no self-cleaning filter. The 3-stage filter has to be rinsed out periodically.

Two racks, no third

Silverware goes in the cutlery basket. There is no shallow top rack for utensils and small items, which is the layout some buyers look for first.

Drying depends on the cycle

SmartDry Plus is condensation-based. Short cycles do not dry well, and plastics need the Extra Dry option.

Long cycles on the main programs

Normal and SmartWash runs are long, roughly two hours and up. The 50-minute Express is the fast option, and Quick Rinse handles a light rinse only.

Warranty fine print

The lifetime coverage applies to the stainless tub and inner door panel only, against rust-through verified by an authorized servicer. The appliance itself carries one year, and labor after the first year is on the owner.

Service and repairs

Repairs go through the brand's authorized service network and parts channel, which is worth knowing before you buy. One buyer on Amazon says the complaints that come up are noise and reliability.

Will it fit?

The Kenmore 2214595 is a standard 24-inch built-in, so it drops into a typical 24-inch cutout. Measure your opening height against the 33.88 in figure before you order, and check the depth against 24.61 in. At 90.4 lb empty, plan on two people to move it into place. It is a built-in that needs a dedicated circuit and either direct wiring or a power-cord kit, so line up an electrician or a cord kit before installation day.

The ratings lean strongly to four and five stars, with a sizable one-star share pulling the average down.

The other two versions are both 24-inch built-in dishwashers in fingerprint-resistant stainless steel with the same cabinet dimensions, and each carries its own model number. The 2214635 (UltraWash Plus) is the 49 dBA model with a removable third rack and 15 place settings, and its cycle list adds Accela Wash. The 2214625 (Quiet Tub) is also rated 49 dBA with 15 place settings and TurboDry, and its cycle list runs from Express and Quick Rinse to Heavy Duty and Pots/Pans. Choose the 2214635 if you want the third rack for silverware and small items, the 2214625 if you want the wider spread of named cycles, and the 2214595 if a two-rack, 14-setting machine at 51 dBA fits your kitchen.

Getting dry dishes

Choose Extra Dry when the load holds plastics or hard-to-dry items, and crack the door at the end of a cycle to let the steam out.

Keeping the cycles short

Use Express for a full load in 50 minutes and Quick Rinse for a light rinse before a later wash. Normal and SmartWash are the long programs.

When something goes wrong

F1 signals an overflow. F5 points to the pressure system, and F6, F7 and F8 point to the heater or a sensor.