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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 849 reviews
  • 77% recommend this product
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It Comes with Utensils Rack
The utensils rack allows me to put all the knives and forks separately to wash. I also like the Bottle Jets because they can wash each glass with an independent water jet in order to wash thoroughly. Super quiet.
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    • Recommended
    I just remodeled my kitchen and added this beauty.
    I figured out I needed to as jet dry and now it works beautifully
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      • Recommended
      Cleans and is beautiful!
      Had for about 1 month now, so far works well. Cleans the dishes, love the racks and organization. Looks very nice.
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        • Recommended
        Bottom rack fits lots of plates, top rack is awefu
        I've been using this dishwasher for about 6 weeks and the bottom rack is nice, but the top rack is terrible. The wires are too far apart and my glasses fall over. There is so much extra that it's hard to load--the wine glass supports don't fold out of the way and tall water glasses don't fit underneath them. There are no bowl tines so I have to just lean them onto other bowls. For the cost, this is not what I would buy next time. Sadly, i gave up the best dishwasher i ever had so all of our appliances would match.
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          Incredibly Quiet and Efficient - Bronze Hardware!
          I bought all Cafe products for a renovation, the dishwasher is amazing. The bronze hardware makes such a difference and it runs so quiet that you don't even know it is running.
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            • Recommended
            Washes well but color is already flaking off
            The gold color of the band with the logo is already flaking off, it is not even a month yet. I don't know what else will go wrong in the reasonable service length of the appliance.
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            Response from GE_AppliancesApr 9, 2024
            We would like to assist you with this dishwasher and gather some additional information from you. An agent will be reaching out to you via email. Please respond to the email at your earliest convenience.
              Seems great. Hoping for the best.
              New. I like the features and settings options. That's why we chose this Cafe model. Seems to work well. Replaces another prominent brand name model that lasted only 7 years and 2 months. Sad. I hope this nice Cafe does better. Fingers crossed!
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              Response from Cafe_AppliancesApr 11, 2024
              We're happy to see that you've been enjoying your new dishwasher so far. We think you've made a great choice. We especially love the cleaning performance and features, our favorite being the adjustable upper rack, which really allows for optimal loading.
                • Recommended
                Great features....
                Thrilled with the design and functionality. Runs so quiet
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                Response from Cafe_AppliancesApr 11, 2024
                We're pleased to hear that you're happy with the design and functionality of your new Cafe dishwasher, and that it is quiet during use. Thank you for trusting our brand for your home!
                  Door does not close
                  The door does not close. You have to slam it shut. Have had two techs assess with no suggested fixes.
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                  Response from Cafe_AppliancesMar 26, 2024
                  We want to help with your Cafe Appliances dishwasher. An agent is going to be reaching out to you directly via email to gather some information. Please respond at your earliest convenience.
                    Energy efficient and very capable
                    Easy to install, my husband installed himself. It looks very nice, it’s very quiet. We love that it is energy efficient and we have the option to wash without the dishwasher being completely full. There is an option for top rack wash or bottom wash only should we chose to wash a small batch of dishes.
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                    Response from Hotpoint_AppliancesApr 3, 2024
                    We’re thrilled that you’ve been impressed by your gorgeous new dishwasher; the sensational stainless-steel finish looks fabulous in any kitchen, and we’re so happy to hear you’ve been enjoying its energy efficiency. We love the loading flexibility offered by the fold down tines, and the wash zones are great for washing smaller loads.
                      • Recommended
                      Doesn't clean!
                      Despite receiving high reviews from Consumer Reports, this dishwasher does a terrible job of washing dishes. I always have food residue left on my "clean" dishes, no matter the setting used. Very disappointed for such a costly dishwasher.
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                      Response from Cafe_AppliancesMar 22, 2024
                      We're sorry to hear that your dishes are not getting clean, and we want to help! To improve the wash performance, we recommend taking a look at the link below: https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=17452#:~:text=Excessive%20amounts%20of%20food%20may,that%20will%20affect%20wash%20performance. If the issue continues, we recommend scheduling an appointment with our factory service and repair team by calling 1-800-432-2737, or by visiting https://www.geappliances.com/ge/service-and-support/service.htm
                        Great cleaning!
                        Cleans and dries the dishes very well. It also matches our Cafe refrigerator and range.
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                          Love the 3 tiers!
                          The dishwasher is nice looking and has all the features I need! It also holds a lot more than I thought it would. I often have to run it because I have run out of dishes not because it’s full!
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                            So far so good
                            We have condensation forming on the top of the door and drips down the front of the unit. Can someone contact us about this issue
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                              • Recommended
                              It Does OK, But I Was Expecting Better
                              The dishwasher cleans the dishes and is quiet. It does a fair job of drying dishes but is probably hindered by the government regulations placed on manufacturers. All the racks could use a better design/quality of rollers for moving in and out. There also seems to be excessive sway/lateral movement when racks are moved in and out. Thermal insulation could use some improvement. The surrounding cabinet, particularly the rear, and granite countertop seem to get warmer than they should. Compared to my other Cafe appliances this dishwasher just doesn't meet the quality of components that I have come to expect.
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                              Response from Cafe_AppliancesMar 18, 2024
                              Your comments regarding your new dishwasher are extremely important to us. We will be sure to pass this feedback along to our product design team for careful review.
                                Great features
                                Great dishwasher can barely hear it running. Looks sharpe and tons of options to use.
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                                  • Recommended
                                  Doesn’t clean and leaves oily dishes
                                  This product stopped working after one year and doesn’t clean my anything. It leaves an oil residue on my dishes and it doesn’t stray water everywhere like it’s supposed to.
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                                  Response from Cafe_AppliancesMar 8, 2024
                                  We want to assist you with your dishwasher. To improve the wash performance, we recommend taking a look at the link below: https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=17452#:~:text=Excessive%20amounts%20of%20food%20may,that%20will%20affect%20wash%20performance. If the issue continues, we recommend scheduling an appointment with our factory service and repair team by calling 1-800-432-2737, or by visiting https://www.geappliances.com/ge/service-and-support/service.htm
                                    Outstanding performance, great new features!
                                    This is my second GE Cafe' dishwasher, first one lasted 15 years! Looking forward to another good run!! Performance was outstanding!!
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                                      • Recommended
                                      Quiet Dishawaher
                                      Quiet running dishwasher. Not the best use of space to put in plates and bowls, could be better designed to fit in more. The holder for stemmed glassware on the top rack if poorly constructed and doesn’t hold them securely.
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                                        • Recommended
                                        Best dishwasher EVER!
                                        I absolutely love my dishwasher! My dishes always come out completely clean( and I don’t even pre wash them) there is no need. I recommend this brand to all my family and friends
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                                          • Recommended
                                          Great features!!
                                          We love our new dishwasher. Easy to use, lots of options, roomy. Very pleased with the Cafe line of products
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                                            • Recommended
                                            Cafe dishwasher
                                            Love my new Cafe series dishwasher. I have all GE appliances and am very pleased with them all.
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                                              • Recommended
                                              Cafe dishwasher
                                              The cafe dishwasher is above the rest with it's features and amazing looks. Great product.
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                                                • Recommended
                                                Quiet and efficient
                                                The dishwasher is quiet and is configured to make cleaning all types of dishes easy.
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                                                  Well made
                                                  Just had my Cafe dishwasher installed today. It’s beautiful and so, so, so much nicer than my previous dishwasher. Looks amd feels sturdy and high end.
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                                                    Pretty good but could be better
                                                    I wish there was a cycle in between 20 minutes and 2 hours
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                                                      • Recommended
                                                      Regret. Would rather have my leaking old one back
                                                      Soap frequently still in the dispenser at the conclusion of the wash. Noisy. The bottom tray comes off the rails almost every time it is opened.
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                                                      Response from Cafe_AppliancesFeb 14, 2024
                                                      Thanks for sharing how things are going with your new dishwasher. We're sorry you're not having the best experience. Please refer to the links below for guidance: https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=16990#:~:text=If%20you%20have%20dishwasher%20detergent,for%20any%20blocked%20spray%20holes. https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=16269 https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=18899 If none of this seems to help, please visit us at cafeappliances.com/service to schedule a service appointment.
                                                        Love the Features
                                                        We owned another brand higher end brand for a decade and just switched to Cafe. We love the third shelf, and we love that there are energy saving settings - such as only washing the top or bottom levels. I run the washer more frequently and have a more organized kitchen as a result.
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                                                          will soon find out
                                                          Having the dishwasher installed today. Received a book on installation but did not receive any paperwork on operating instructions. Would highly recommend a book on operating instructions and if I wanted to include WFI operations.
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                                                          Response from GE_AppliancesFeb 13, 2024
                                                          We appreciate your review. We have provided a link to the Use and Care Manual for this dishwasher at the link below. For more information regarding Wi-Fi, please call the GE Appliances Connected Home Support Line at 1-800-220-6899, Monday -Friday 9am - 11pm ET, Saturday - Sunday 9am - 3pm ET, or email connected@help.geappliances.com https://products-salsify.geappliances.com/image/upload/s--87hEUB7e--/f2c7293f46d8c10b1a1fa60a0962d8b98a5ea4b1.pdf?_ga=2.61518636.14338598.1707847065-1765232466.1696861017
                                                            Love my new dishwasher!
                                                            I love my new dishwasher. It's quiet and to my surprise it dries the dishes really well (not even puddles on the bottom of the coffee cups). I honestly did not expect this. I know from experience that the high efficiency dishwashers don't seem to dry very well. Everyone I know that has one says they open their dishwasher up after it runs to let everything air dry. Well, great, but you shouldn't have to do that unless you want to. I also love the 3rd rack for small utensils, lids, etc. I went with the Cafe line because I loved the design aesthetic and they had decent reviews. This dishwasher is beautiful. I hope it stands the test of time. It replaced a 16 year old unit (not GE) that worked fine but sounded like a locomotive. If I had one criticism it would be the cycle time - it takes forever. But I think that is the norm for units these days. I'm happy.
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