Sharp SDW6736MS Dishwasher Review
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Last updated October 31, 2026
The Sharp SDW6736MS is a good buy for a US kitchen that wants a standard 24-inch built-in with a real heated-dry element, a third rack and a stainless tub and door, and that can live with mid-pack noise and a one-year warranty. The verdict rests on a few facts: 47 dBA, up to 14 place settings across three racks, Heat Dry, ENERGY STAR and NSF certification, and a 1-year limited warranty.
Look elsewhere if the quietest machine in the class is your first priority, or if you weigh a long service track record behind the badge heavily. Read on for what it does well and where it stops.
What the Sharp SDW6736MS does well
The strengths that decide the purchase are the drying hardware, the rack layout and the cleaning setup, and each of them shows up in daily use.
Heated dry and a stainless interior
Heat Dry is a selectable option, and with it the machine dries with a real heating element rather than leaving the load to condensation alone. That is the practical edge over condensation-dry machines: dishes come out drier. The tub and door are stainless steel, and the finish is fingerprint resistant. The heated-dry element and the stainless tub are what this model's standing in its tier rests on.
Capacity and adjustable racks
The Sharp SDW6736MS holds up to 14 place settings on three racks. The third rack is adjustable and slides side to side, and the upper and lower rack heights adjust too, with the upper rack clearing roughly 8 to 10 inches and the lower rack 11 to 13 inches.
Cleaning hardware
Four spray arms handle the wash: top, upper, lower and a dedicated Power Wash sprayer, and the lower spray arm is stainless steel. A Wash Zone option concentrates the wash on one area for a small, dirty load, and a soil sensor adjusts the cycle to how dirty the dishes are.
Sanitize, certification and convenience
The sanitize option is NSF certified, and the machine is ENERGY STAR certified at 240 kWh/year. Day to day you get a 1 to 24 hour delay start, a child lock, an end-of-cycle signal with a beep and an LED, a three-segment blue cycle indicator, dual-stage filtration and a rinse-aid dispenser.
What the Sharp SDW6736MS does not do well
The limits are worth knowing before the box arrives, because two of them affect the install and one affects how the machine sounds in an open kitchen.
Noise is mid-pack
At 47 dBA the Sharp SDW6736MS is not in the quietest tier of 24-inch machines. Treat any "quiet" claim in the marketing as a label rather than a measurement.
A short warranty
Coverage is one year parts and labor including in-home service, with five years parts-only on the racks and electronic controls.
Installation hardware is not included
The dishwasher ships as the unit alone, and the connection hardware is sold separately. Check the cutout and clearance numbers below.
Mixed owner feedback on cleaning
Amazon's own summary of its customer reviews reports that one buyer finds the machine extremely quiet and likes it overall, while cleaning performance draws mixed feedback. The star spread is mixed, with a meaningful share of one-star ratings alongside a large majority of four and five stars. That is a pattern from a small sample, not a score.
A shallow third rack and top-edge controls
The third rack is a slide-aside adjustable rack rather than a deep pull-out drawer, so it suits utensils and long tools but not stacking.
The product in this review
Sharp SDW6736MS dishwasher
See on AmazonWhat the Sharp SDW6736MS numbers tell you
The numbers below are the ones a buyer uses to decide fit and performance.
Noise, capacity and programs
- Noise: 47 dBA.
- Capacity: up to 14 place settings, three racks, adjustable upper and lower rack heights.
- Six cycles: Auto, Heavy Duty, Normal, Light, Express Wash, Rinse.
- Options: Wash Zone, Power Wash, Hi-Temp Wash, Sanitize, Heat Dry, Extended Wash, Delay.
Cycle times
| Cycle | Time |
|---|---|
| Express Wash | about 60 minutes |
| Normal | about 100 to 120 minutes, longer with Heat Dry |
| Heavy Duty | about 138 minutes |
| Auto | about 100 to 133 minutes |
| Rinse only | about 20 minutes |
Water, energy and electrical
A Normal cycle uses about 2.7 gallons, and the machine is rated at 240 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR certified, with an NSF-certified sanitize option. It runs on 120 V, 60 Hz, 8.4 A.
Dimensions and fit
The unit measures 23-7/8 inches wide, 33-7/8 inches high and 26-15/32 inches deep. The cabinet cutout it needs is 24 inches wide, 34 inches high with 35 inches maximum, and 24 inches deep.
Warranty
One year parts and labor with in-home service.
The Sharp SDW6736MS is a solid choice for the buyer who wants heated drying, a third rack, a stainless interior and a standard 24-inch fit, and who is comfortable with mid-pack noise and a one-year warranty. Skip it if you are noise-first or if you weigh a long brand service history heavily.
Frequently asked questions
Most of the questions this model raises come down to fit and drying, so measure the opening and check the install parts before the delivery date.
Will the Sharp SDW6736MS fit the space my old 24-inch dishwasher came out of, corner placement included?
Measure your opening before ordering: the machine needs a cutout at least 24 inches wide and 24 inches deep, and a height of at least 34 inches with a 35-inch maximum.
What comes in the box with the Sharp SDW6736MS, and what do I have to buy separately?
The Sharp SDW6736MS ships as the unit alone. You have to buy the connection hardware separately.
Does the Sharp SDW6736MS actually dry plastic items, or will I still be toweling them off?
Heat Dry on the Sharp SDW6736MS is an option you select, and it uses a real heating element rather than condensation alone.
Who is the Sharp SDW6736MS a good match for, and who should look at something else?
The Sharp SDW6736MS suits a kitchen that wants heated drying, a sliding third rack, a stainless interior and a standard 24-inch built-in footprint. Go elsewhere if the quietest machine in its class is your first priority, because 47 dBA sits in the middle of the pack, or if a long service record behind the brand name counts heavily for you.