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Customer Reviews for Cafe 24 in. Platinum Glass Top Control Smart Built-In Tall Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack and 45 dBA

Internet #310685106

Model #CDT805M5NS5

Store SKU #1005148129

  • 45 dBA whisper quiet, but powerful and efficient cleaning
  • Steam Prewash loosens tough soils before wash
  • Bottle jets clean inside tall bottles, glasses, and stemware

Customer Reviews

  • 4.1
    out of 855 reviews
  • 77% recommend this product
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Amazing design
Beautiful. Cleans very well. Amazingly quiet. Lots of functionality.
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Response from Cafe_AppliancesApr 26, 2024
Thank you for providing us with your valuable feedback. We are happy to hear that you are loving your new dishwasher. It cleans the dishes without having to rinse or scrape clean beforehand.
    • Recommended
    It looks so pretty in my kitchen
    That’s a beautiful dishwasher I love the extra features
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    Response from Hotpoint_AppliancesApr 5, 2024
    We’re thrilled that you’ve been impressed by your gorgeous new dishwasher; the sensational stainless-steel finish looks absolutely fabulous in any kitchen, and we’re glad to hear you’ve been enjoying its fantastic features. We love the loading flexibility you get thanks to features like the fold-down tines and the adjustable upper basket, and the wash zone option lets you easily wash a true half load for both water and energy savings.
      • Recommended
      Cafe Dishwasher
      Have had this dishwasher two months now and love it! Super quiet, really does an amazing job. Fantastic for plastic glassware.
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      Response from Hotpoint_AppliancesApr 4, 2024
      We’re thrilled that you’ve been impressed by your gorgeous new dishwasher; the sensational stainless-steel finish looks absolutely fabulous in any kitchen, and we’re glad you’ve been enjoying its quiet yet powerful performance. We love the flexibility offered by features like the folding tines and adjustable upper rack, and the wash zones setting lets you wash a true half load for both energy and water savings.
        • Recommended
        Spacious and clean looking
        Looks good. Just got this washer in February and so far I am happy with how it clean and roomy.
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        Response from Hotpoint_AppliancesApr 4, 2024
        We’re thrilled that you’ve been impressed by your gorgeous new dishwasher; the sensational stainless-steel finish looks absolutely fabulous in any kitchen, and we’re glad to hear you’ve been enjoying its powerful performance. We love the flexibility you get thanks to features like the fold-down tines and the adjustable upper rack, and the steam + sani cycle means you get a complete wash without the need to prerinse.
          • Recommended
          Love the bottle jets!
          Love the features of this dishwasher and how quiet it is!
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            • Recommended
            Can't get dishes dry!
            So disappointed that it doesn't dry. And, it takes 4, yes 4, hours to run cycle!
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            Response from Cafe_AppliancesMar 14, 2024
            Thank you for taking the time to provide a review on your Cafe Appliances dishwasher. It is normal for many dishwashers to run for up to two hours or more under certain conditions. In recent years, there have been changes to federal water and energy efficiency guidelines which means dishwashers use less water and less energy to run. In fact, many dishwashers are Energy Star rated (like yours), so they surpass standard energy usage guidelines. Dishwashers now run longer to ensure good wash performance but they use less energy while running. Also, by using less water, your water heater does not need to provide as much hot water and therefore is not using energy to heat more water. Your dishwasher has dual-convection ultra dry. We recommend selecting this option to ensure your dishes come out thoroughly dry once the cycle is complete. You can also refer to page 23 of the owner's manual at the link below for additional troubleshooting tips: https://products-salsify.geappliances.com/image/upload/s--87hEUB7e--/f2c7293f46d8c10b1a1fa60a0962d8b98a5ea4b1.pdf?_ga=2.62553135.225382863.1710346473-1100713441.1674245189
              Wet dishes, wet dishwasher!
              No matter what we try, we can't get our dishes to dry. The inside of the dishwasher is so full of water when the cycle is complete.
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              Response from Cafe_AppliancesMar 7, 2024
              Some water remaining in the bottom of the dishwasher after the completion of a dry cycle is normal, (usually 1-2 cups). This water helps to keep the pump seal lubricated. Water should not be as high as the front of the center raised island in the bottom of the tub. We recommend reviewing the helpful article -"Dishwasher- Poor Drying" on our website at the link below: https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=17451&_ga=2.141330034.1386374297.1709734968-1342374613.1688136512&_gl=1*qx7j49*_ga*MTM0MjM3NDYxMy4xNjg4MTM2NTEy*_ga_1JLE3BZ79Y*MTcwOTgyOTQ3OC45NDAuMS4xNzA5ODI5NDg1LjAuMC4w If you continue to experience issues, you can schedule a service appointment with our service department by calling 1-800-432-2737, or by scheduling online at the following link: https://www.geappliances.com/ge/service-and-support/service.ht
                Sleek design
                Well made product. Flexible wiring is available. Good value.
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                  • Recommended
                  The touch settings
                  We love our product and very quiet and great room
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                    Beauty combined with excellence in this dishwasher
                    Love the GE Cafe dishwasher we recently purchased!!! It is a beautiful addition to our kitchen. The versatility of the third rack is a plus for our busy household to place additional items such as large cooking utensils. I love the copper accent on the handle! We are planning to add the GE cafe line when replacing our other appliances. Thank you GE for yet another beautiful and high quality innovation!!!
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                      • Recommended
                      Squeaky Clean
                      I am enjoying my dishwashing. My dishes are squeaky clean and spotless.
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                        • Recommended
                        Best Dishwasher on the market!
                        This is the best dishwasher on the market. Great design and user friendly!
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                        Response from Cafe_AppliancesOct 25, 2023
                        Hello, The dishwasher and other appliances in your kitchen looks stunning. We’re so happy to hear that you’ve been enjoying your beautiful new dishwasher and the powerful performance that it offers. We really love how quiet this model is and offers so much versatility when it comes time to load the dishes. We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave us your review and please feel free to reach out with anything you may need. -Charlie@Cafe
                          No Drying Option with Express Cycle
                          This dishwasher looks great and for now is working great (one month of use). My complaint is that the Express washing option does not have a dry cycle. The manual says "For better drying, select Dry or Ultra Dry." Well, you can't. I contacted GE and they walked me through a couple of arcane button-pushing combinations, but to no avail. They finally concluded that this model does not dry its Express cycle. I scoured the internet and was unable to find any solution. I really could have used the Express option, because we packed up all our dishes prior to our kitchen renovation and then wanted to wash them before putting them in the new cabinets. Had to use a normal cycle for every load, which felt very wasteful. The drying option is essential because on the first load that I tried I just hit the Express button and let 'er rip. When I opened the dishwasher at the end everything was SOAKED. Not "Just a little wet, so I'll put the glasses on a drying mat for a few minutes" wet, but BIBLICAL wet. I would have had to dry everything by hand, or let it sit for an hour or so while it air-dried. I'm the type of person who reads the manual even before I buy something, so this was a disappointment.
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                            Quiet
                            So far so good. Looks great. Looking forward to cleaning the dishes
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                            Response from GE AppliancesOct 11, 2023
                            Hi there! Congratulations on your new Cafe Appliances built-in dishwasher! We are happy to hear that the dishwasher is performing as expected, and you are happy with the appearance- it looks great in your kitchen! We hope you will enjoy the convenience and flexibility this model adds to your household flow and operation. Thank you for your review, and for trusting our brand for your home! -Devin@Café
                              • Recommended
                              Quiet and Clean!
                              Super quiet, cleans well, and dries so much better than our old one! We’ve only ran into one issue of it intermittently beeping. We unplugged it, waited, and plugged it back in so hoping that did the trick!
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                                • Recommended
                                Excellent features. Nothing fancy, simple.
                                I have never, in nearly 48 years of marriage had a built in dishwasher. Changes came when we made the decision to build a house. My choice was GE Cafe and I couldn’t be happier. No one would ever know it’s running since it is extremely quiet. I absolutely love my first GE Dishwasher! It’s the most wonderful appliance I could have in our new home. I am currently waiting for our GE Cafe Refrigerator or I would fully register. Thank You for making life easier while moving.
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                                  Looks good, performs just OK
                                  Looks nice and love the hidden buttons but it is too small for a household of 2 adults. Need to run it every night. Runs too long (2 hours). Rust spots on bottom of door at 8 months old. Soap dispenser often gets stuck. Does an alright job of cleaning after switching from Cascade to Finish. Would not buy again.
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                                  Response from GE_AppliancesAug 23, 2023
                                  Hello, We appreciate you taking a moment to get in touch and leave a review. We're sorry to hear that you are having issues with your dishwasher. If you have dishwasher detergent remaining in the soap cup after the end of a wash cycle, it often means water is not being directed into the detergent cup or that the water temperature is too low. Please refer to link below for the link below: https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=16990 To resolve the rusting issues we recommend referring to the link below: https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=17552 It is normal for many dishwashers to run for up to two hours or more under certain conditions. Please refer to the link below: https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=18914 If you have any further questions or concerns, please let us know. We appreciate you being the best part of our Cafe Appliances family. -Charlie@Cafe
                                    Unsure
                                    So this was the lowest price Cafe dishwasher and it's very quiet it's runs nice... I don't like how long the Cycles are it's 3 to 4 hours, not sure how to use the Express Wash yet .. the stainless is very streaky I clean it everyday not sure if it's the cleaner I'm using but it leaves marks I think the same as might be a cheaper quality because it was the lowest price Cafe dishwasher.. when water drips on it you must wipe it right away cuz otherwise it will leave a mark and then you have to really just wipe and try to get that Mark off and then it leaves these circular marks on the stainless that's something I'm super unhappy with
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                                    Response from Café AppliancesJul 20, 2023
                                    Hello - Thank you for taking out some time to connect and share your review. We're more than happy to help provide some tips that can help out with cleaning. To optimally clean the stainless steel door, we recommend using cleaners with oxalic acid. Our favorite being (Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser). This will effectively remove those blemishes and marks. Also, for using the (Express Wash) you want to press the option on the control panel, then select the level of drying you want. This cycle is designed to wash loosely soiled dishes in about an hour, then the added drying time. It comes in handy when needing to clean in a hurry. Let us know if you have any other questions, we're always happy to help. - Jonathon@Café
                                      Quiet
                                      Good so far. Love how quiet it is compared to the one I replaced.
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                                        • Recommended
                                        Café Keeps Getting Better
                                        Replacing the suite of Cafe appliances from 15+ years ago to keep the kitchen fresh. The dishwasher is a workhorse getting heavy daily use for all those years. The new three rack, bottle-jet, door controls, status light, and easy filter clean-out make doing dishes a pleasure! Cafe is the right balance of style, quality, and value.
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                                          • Recommended
                                          Great so far.
                                          Excellent unit. Love the looks and the silverware drawer. Gets my dishes clean the first time.
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                                            • Recommended
                                            Not worth it
                                            The very first time we use, the water didn’t drain.
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                                            Response from GE_AppliancesMay 9, 2023
                                            Greetings! Thank you for providing us with your valuable feedback. We are so sorry to hear that your new dishwasher is not properly draining. We know the frustration this causes. We have provided some tips at the link below to promote draining in your dishwasher. https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=16240&_ga=2.71292048.163047274.1683638403-1839927829.1677869403 We are honored to have you as a part of the Cafe Appliances family, and we hope we are able to gain your trust back with our appliances. Happy cleaning! - Adrian@Cafe
                                              Generally like it, but...
                                              My cycle times make no sense whatsoever. Regardless of which button I press, the estimated time is between 2:04 and 2:07 (up to 3.5 hours for pots), including the express option. Is there something I can do to fix. I'd love to actually have an express cycle that isn't 2 over hours.
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                                                Worst dishwasher I have ever owned
                                                This thing since day one has failed to clean anything on the top rack. Now at this point it's not even drying any dishes and continues to leave food all over everything.
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                                                Response from GE_AppliancesApr 20, 2023
                                                Hi there, First and foremost, we are so sorry to hear that you are experiencing these issues with your new Café Appliances dishwasher- this is definitely not the quality that we expect, and we truly apologize for any frustration or inconvenience this has caused. Secondly, we very much appreciate you taking the time to leave a review on our website- your feedback is valued and very important to us. With that being said, this does not sound like normal operation, and we would definitely recommend that you schedule a service appointment with our Factory Service Team. We are confident they will be able to properly diagnose and repair the issue at hand. You can schedule an appointment by calling the Service Department directly at 1-800-GECares (1-800-432-2737) Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET, or by scheduling online at the following link: https://www.geappliances.com/ge/service-and-support/service.htm We hope this helps. Thanks again for your review, and for trusting Café Appliances for your home. -Devin@Café
                                                  Great Dishwasher!!!
                                                  Looks amazing nextbto white cabinets!!! Runs super quiet!!! Easy install!!! Great add to my kitchen!!!
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                                                  Response from CafeAppliancesApr 19, 2023
                                                  Hello there, We’re so glad you’ve been enjoying your new dishwasher and we must say it looks fantastic in your kitchen. We really love how quiet this model is, and the adjustable upper rack adds so much flexibility when it comes to loading your dishes. We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave us your review and please know we are here should you need us in the future. Have a great day! -MichaelB@Café
                                                    • Recommended
                                                    Stylish and five stars all around!
                                                    I love my café dishwasher. It’s simplistic sleek look, the many options for loading dishes inside suit all of my needs, and it cleans my dishes to perfection and absolute quiet!Thank you café dishwasher, I’m in love!
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                                                      Looks Nice. Doesn't clean well and is Loud
                                                      I am replacing GE Cafe CDT725SSFSS that had a circulation pump rubber hoses fail and no way to replace. This unit appears to have smaller volume, cheaper baskets, doesn't clean, doesn't dry, and is louder than the model it replaces. There is hot glue coming outside of the basket tine caps. There was no thermal blanket, to tub trim, or any insulation on the toe cap. My previous GE Cafe had about a 3-4" thick insulation blanket around the unit and behind the toe cap. This unit water valve is very loud, definately higher than the rated decibal level. Let me reiterate, this unit fails to clean plates. We have to prewash plates in the sink and hand dry dishes when removing. Not sure what GE did to make an inferior product.
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                                                      Response from CafeAppliancesMar 23, 2023
                                                      Hello, We’re so sorry to hear that you’ve been less than impressed with your new dishwasher. We know it’s frustrating when you replace an appliance only for the new model to not work as well, but it can be even worse when it’s something you rely on often like a dishwasher, and this is not something we want or expect from our products. We recommend taking a look at the articles below for some things you can try on your own to help improve the washing and drying performance of your dishwasher. Washing: https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=38933 Drying: https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=17451 If none of that helps, and if you haven’t already, we recommend scheduling an appointment with our factory service team by calling 1-800-GECares (1-800-432-2737) Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET and Sunday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET, or by visiting https://www.geappliances.com/ge/service-and-support/service.htm and we’re confident that one of our certified technicians will be able to resolve these issues. Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback and please know that we are here should you need any assistance from us in the future. Best regards. -MichaelB@Café
                                                        So far, great!!!
                                                        I bought the Cafe series dishwasher after the Profile dishwasher that was installed in my home died ( this was a model home so the dishwasher was only about 2 years old but there is no telling what the builder did with it inn this space). So far, the Cafe series works great, is quiet, and looks very nice.
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                                                          Not worth the money
                                                          We have had this dishwasher for about 16 months now and have not be satisfied. First off had to have it serviced after only a month or so due to dishes still coming out dirty. Dishes still not completely clean , but improved. Secondly the express wash is only 4 mins lees than the normal wash…ridiculous. And lastly , the outside is now looking rusted.
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                                                          Response from Café Mar 9, 2023
                                                          Good afternoon. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this review. Your feedback is super helpful to us, so that we can learn where improvements can be made in future models. When the quality and functionality of your new appliance does not live up to your expectations, this ultimately causes disappointment and we truly apologize for this. Please feel welcome to connect with us at any time. It is a pleasure to have you choose Cafe when it comes to your kitchen's needs. -Haley@Café
                                                            Quietness!
                                                            This dishwasher is quiet and cleans very well. Love that it has a towel handle bar.
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