Fisher & Paykel DS603MSM Reviews
This product has been discontinued by Fisher & Paykel.
Pros: Having two drawers kept kitchen tidy and organised
Cons: Faulty computerised operation from the outset / after four years motor caught on fire!
Overall: This was my fourth Fisher & Paykel dishwasher (had never had another brand)and had F&P washing machine, fridge and oven. Permanently put off F&P when washing machine died after five years and now dishwasher after four. Inside of oven keeps falling apart. Only happy with fridge, which is fantastic. F&P service is expensive and less than satisfactory. Especially with their monthly payment scheme once the warranty has run out - what a con! Their products used to be great, but they are clearly less diligent with their manufacturing now or they wouldn't need to be repaired so often.
Dishdrawers computerised operation was incredibly frustrating as it kept locking me out from day one. Service couldn't fix it and finally told me to live with it! Eventually motor caught on fire, with flames leaping out from under the unit. Burnt my feet and bottom of jeans, but thank goodness it was me and not kids. Also glad I was there or the whole house could have burnt down.
Loved having the two drawers because I didn't have to wait for full load and kept the kitchen organised. But now have an ASKO which uses same electricity and water as one dishdrawer cycle and bigger items fit.
Dishdrawers computerised operation was incredibly frustrating as it kept locking me out from day one. Service couldn't fix it and finally told me to live with it! Eventually motor caught on fire, with flames leaping out from under the unit. Burnt my feet and bottom of jeans, but thank goodness it was me and not kids. Also glad I was there or the whole house could have burnt down.
Loved having the two drawers because I didn't have to wait for full load and kept the kitchen organised. But now have an ASKO which uses same electricity and water as one dishdrawer cycle and bigger items fit.
Purchased at: RetraVision
Fisher & Paykel DS603MSM is not recommended by
Former triple A Fisher & Paykel customer
Reviews: 90
Pros: Quiet & economical
Cons: Expensive
Overall: This was the first dishwasher we owned and I loved it. It was very quiet and I loved how I could do a load for just my husband & I in one drawer while the other remained empty. It was great for a family once kids came along with heaps of space.
Purchased at: The Good Guys
Fisher & Paykel DS603MSM is recommended by
red78
- OK
Posted on Mar 4, 2010
Pros: Easy to load, very quiet while dishwashing, easy to use.
Cons: Too small with 2 people using it. A dishwashing tablet won't fit so we have to use powder. Some of our plates are too big and it knocks the roof when closing and opening.
Overall: Gets the job done (albeit in 2 separate loads). doesnt take up much space at all, and like I said, very easy to load (no bending). Probably would be better suited for a single person. It is exceptionally quiet and the dishes / glasses tend to come out sparkling clean. Overall a pretty good product, but the next time around I would get either 2 drawers or a normal sized dishwasher.
- Bad
Posted on Jun 26, 2007
Reviews: 11
Pros: The concept is good. I got a single drawer installed with our kitchen reno as it was just the two of us and I thought later if we needed it we could get another drawer. We put our own front on it to match the cupboards which looked great as most of the controls are inside the drawer. Fairly simple to use dishwasher. Childlock is good.
Cons: The size! Even for a two person household it was too small. Maybe in a kitchenette of an apartment for a single person it would be okay. I couldn't fit our dinner dishes, glasses and pots and pans from cooking in the one load. Maybe if you don't cook much it would be a good option. Made glasses etched and silver cutlery came out very scratched but that could be the powder used.
Overall: I have moved from the house with that dishwasher and I am not planing to put a drawer in my new house, I am going for a full size dishwasher this time!
Guest User
Pros: Everything! No more bending down to awkwardly empty and fill the dishy.
Cons: Cant think of anything yet.
Overall: This DishDrawer by Fisher and Paykel is fantastic. I bought it a few years ago and it is the absolute best thing out there for dishwashers. I will never go back to the old single swing down door. THis one costs a bit more, but it is definantly worth it. I hava a double DishDrawer, can run them independently, can only empty one if I am feeling lazy and can start fill that one straight after! Its great. Each Drawer fits a whole family dinner-load of dishes (plates, knoves, forks, bowels etc. THe lower one is great for pots and oven dishes to run on a different heavier cycle if I wish. The DishDrawer is eco friendly aswell, which it seems is what we all need to look for in products these days, using less than 10 litres per wash. My back never complains anymore from having to bend down repeatedly to empty and then fill an old dishwasher. THis one we had the option of putting one on either side of the sink, so neither at floor level, which im sure would be great for some people aswell. Some friends with a small family have a single and they are happy with it aswell.
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Model:
DS603MSM
- Economical Eco Option
- Extensive Choice of Wash Programmes
- Flow Through Detergent Dispenser
- Independent Drawers
- Quiet Fan Dry
- Uses as Little as 7.5 Litres of Water per Drawer
- 9 Wash Programmes
- Accomodates Long Stemmed Wine Glasses
- Clean Dishes Indicator (Prefinished Models Only)
- Concealed Secondary Wash Programme Controls
- Control Key Lock and Child Lock Option
- Drawer Lock
- Energy Saving, Delay Start Option - Up to 12 Hours
- Flexible Racking System - Design it Yourself
- Intelligent Load Sensing for Optimum Performance
- Large, 290mm Dinner Plate Capacity
- Permanent Memory of the Last Cycle Used
- Rinse Agent Refill Display Light
- Rinse Only Option
- Single Connection (Cold Recommended)
- Single Touch Programming
- Wash Progress, Time Remaining Electronic Display (Prefinished Models Only)
- Colour: Iridium
- Capacity: 12 International Place Settings
- Warranty: 2 Years
- Height: 409mm
- Width: 595mm
- Depth: 570mm
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I live in Adelaide Sth Australia, where can I purchase the F & P DS603MSM and at what price
Barbara Brownless asked on Jul 11, 2011
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