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Customer Reviews for Samsung CHEF Collection Top Control Tall Tub Dishwasher in Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Tub and WaterWall Wash

Internet #205064948

Model #DW80H9970US

Store SKU #1000046564

  • 40 dBA Quiet but powerful Waterwall cleans hard-to-reach places
  • Removable, flexible tray for easy loading and unloading
  • Zone Booster allows washing of all types of dishes in one load

Customer Reviews

  • 2.6
    out of 77 reviews
  • 36% recommend this product
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LOVE THE FEATURES
Amazing dishwasher EVER. The waterwall seriously does make a difference
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    Experiencing Leaking, Error Code and Streaking within First Month of Use
    My beautiful Chefs Collection Dishwasher was installed in November 2014. The unit has the look and feel I desire in a dishwasher. Solid with Clean Lines. Unfortunately, it has leaked onto my hardwood floors 3 times. On the 1st leak the unit displayed an LE error code. The leak appears to be coming from the the top of the unit near the handle. After the first leak, I called to have the unit serviced. A certified repair person promptly came to my home and tested the unit. It appeared to work fine during the repair call. I used the unit again and it worked fine the same day. The following day , the unit leaked again from the same location near the handle. This instance the error code did not appear. I tried the unit another time , and, again it leaked from the top of the unit. I cannot trust the unit to run unless I am watching it. The normal cycle takes 2 hours and 38 minutes so this unit is not working for me. Additionally, each time I have used the dishwasher, the dishes have come out streaked even when using a rinse agent. I am really disappointed because I really like the unit. It did not meet my expectations to basically have clean dishes and not ruin my hardwood floors. Not asking for too much. I have a Samsung 55 inch smart tv (4 years old), Samsung refrigerator (7 years old) and Samsung washer and dryer (4 years old) and have had no problems with any of them which influenced my decision to go with the Samsung Chefs Collection dishwasher.
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    Response from HQFeb 3, 2015
    Hi PhillyCPK, I'm sorry to hear you're having some issues with your DW80H9970US Dishwasher. Please refer to the online Troubleshooting Guide for tips to help resolve each of the issues you've mentioned, including the door not closing properly (resulting in leaking), the cleaning performance and the cycle time; click here to go to the Guide: http://bit.ly/1x7rZLc Thank you! Ms. Samsung
      Horrible Dishwasher...won't work...constant "LE" code
      Do not buy this dishwasher. It does not work. Look at the other reviews online...they have a sensor that gets wet then it thinks it is leaking and won't work.
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      Response from SamsungJun 16, 2022
      Hello T5432G,

      Thank you for reaching out and bringing this to our attention. I understand you're having an issue with your dishwasher as it does not work due to the constant LE code. We do apologize for the inconvenience this has caused you. We are here to help.

      To help you with this, I am providing this link https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01002074/ to guide you on the issue.

      Another link you may find useful is this one https://www.samsung.com/us/support/search/?query=dishwasher&referrerPageUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fus%2Fsupport%2F as it has all the troubleshooting guides, links, videos, and other resources you might need for your Samsung dishwasher.

      Should you need more assistance, please feel free to get back to us via the following options:

      1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport
      2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513
      3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us

      Your reference number is 1144606718.

      -Noraina Samsung
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      4 found this review helpful
      Water
      After three times during washing cycle, stops over and over and the water comes out at the front I had a professional clean the drain but still does the same.bouth it in sept.2014 and I can't use it
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      Response from MsSamsungNov 3, 2014
      Dear MVL56,

      I'm very sorry to hear about your experience. If water is leaking out the front of the dishwasher, it's possible the door isn't closing properly which may be caused by the middle rack not being aligned correctly. Please try adjusting the middle rack so it's locked securely in either the upper or lower position. This should enable the door to close securely so it's water-tight. For more information, please refer to the Troubleshooting Guide in the Support section of Samsung's website.

      Thank you,
      Ms. SamsungMsSamsung
        7 found this review helpful
        excellent product
        overall performance is excellent, one of the best purchases we have made in a very long time, it runs ultra quiet.
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          Unhappy already.
          I can't give a full review of this dishwasher yet. It was just installed 2 hours ago. But the reason I am extremely UNHAPPY is if I am paying $1500- for a dishwasher I would like a Rinse & Hold function. I fully understand this is a personal preference. I have used that function every day to rinse dishes from breakfast, and lunch... after loading the dinner dishes I run a full cycle. I take some blame, I should have researched more. But I assumed that a top of the line Samsung would have ALL functions not just some. Learn from my mistake, and research more. I was planning on buying all of the Chef Collection for the Kitchen, this has me now looking at other products.
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          Response from SamsungSep 7, 2022
          Hi BixbysDad,

          I’ve had a chance to review your complaint, and I’d like to apologize for not meeting your expectation. Thank you for taking the time to share that with us so we can make it right. This matter is something that our team at Samsung doesn’t take lightly.

          To further assist you on this matter and to know more about the product, please contact us with the following options:
          1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport
          2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513
          3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us
          4. Phone Customer Care: 1-800-726-7864 (1-800-SAMSUNG)

          You may provide this reference number (1144888815) to help our team pull up your information.

          Thank you for choosing Samsung. Have a great day.

          -Trisha- Samsung
            Worst dishwasher ever owned
            Purchased the dishwasher over 60 days ago and it ran a total of 5 times before breaking. When it did run there dishes were not even that clean. It is still sitting in my kitchen non operational. The door will not close but it tries to run with the door open! I have to turn the entire circuit off because it keeps turning itself on and trying to run with an open door. It is very very cheaply made. There is NO WAY this product cleans dishes like advertised in commercials.
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            Response from MsSamsungNov 5, 2014
            I'm sorry to hear about your experience with the DW80H9970US, Jameson. If the middle rack is not aligned and pushed in all the way, it's possible the door will not latch closed properly, so the first thing to check is whether the rack is properly aligned and locked in either the upper or lower position. If this doesn't resolve the issue, please call 800-SAMSUNG to speak with an agent who can help determine whether service will be necessary.

            Thank you,
            Ms. SamsungMsSamsung
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            7 found this review helpful
            Dishwasher does not work
            I purchased this dishwasher over 60 days ago. I ran about 5 times and is still sitting in my kitchen not operating. When it did work it didn't even clean that well, I was highly disappointed. There is NO WAY this product cleans dishes like it is advertised to do.
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            Response from Samsung CareApr 14, 2022
            Hello ShaneM, Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feedback about your Samsung dishwasher. I understand you're having issues with your dishwasher as it's not operating and when it does, it's not even cleaning the dishes well. I'm sorry to hear that it didn't meet your expectation. Please know that this is not the experience we want you to have and we are always here to help. To help you with this, I am providing this link https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01001914/ if your dishwasher does not turn on. You can check this link https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01000962/ if your dishes are not clean after using your Samsung dishwasher. Just click on the type of cleaning issue you're experiencing. When something goes wrong with your dishwasher, such as an error code or if it's not draining, you may think all that's needed is a good reset. Please check this link https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00087943/ on how to reset your Samsung dishwasher. I also recommend you check this link https://www.samsung.com/us/support/service/warranty/DW80H9970US/AA for the warranty information of your product. Another link you may find useful is this one https://www.samsung.com/us/support/search/?query=dishwasher&referrerPageUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fus%2Fsupport%2F as it has all the troubleshooting guides, links, videos, and other resources you might need for your Samsung dishwasher. Should you need more assistance, please feel free to get back to us via the following options: 1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport 2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513 3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us Your reference number is 1144403576. -Noraina
              Great looking dishwasher!
              Beautiful look in my kitchen. My only complaint is loading it. This is totally on me. It has three racks and it takes a bit to arrange the dishes. Very quiet and easy to install. Def needed the installation kit even though this wasn't a new construction install. My husband did it without any difficulties.
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              • DIY
              • Verified Purchase
              • Recommended
              Big mistake....
              As with many others all over the Internet, this washer started leaking on the second week. By the end of the week it was leaking so bad that it would actually empty all the water in the machine on to our floor and continue to try and wash. We had to remove the power in order to not have the motor burn out. After repeated attempts to get the door to shut tight, the door latch broke off! Home Depot has been less than helpful and simply forwarded us to Samsung support who then forwarded us to a local repair group. While they have been very helpful, in the end Samsung has no viable solution nor do they have any replacement parts available. Until Samsung admits there is an engineering problem and provides a reasonable solution I would avoid this product line entirely. This is unfortunate as when it did work it was exactly what we wanted.
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              14 found this review helpful
              Very Poor Product
              We replaced our Kenmore washer and thought we would try something new and unique. What a mistake. The tines to hold the dishes are poorly designed and plates keep falling over. The top rack for flatware, etc. is too close to the top sprayer and the rack gets caught, forcing us to manually reach behind and separate. What used to take several minutes to load the washer has now become an engineering challenge.
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              • Verified Purchase
              9 found this review helpful
              Great Dishwasher
              This dishwasher cleans very well. We like the third top rack but have found that you have to be careful what you put on it as certain items don't get clean. Overall the quality seems good and we have had no problems, so far. It runs so quietly that you have to put your ear to the door to know it is on.
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              • Recommended
              1 found this review helpful
              Great dishwasher
              Love my new dishwasher. It runs so quiet you can't tell it's running. Gets my dishes so clean. So glad I decided to buy Samsung.
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                • Recommended
                This is the worse dishwasher I have ever owned
                I had this dishwasher for one week when it broke down. Do Not buy this.
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                Response from Samsung CareApr 21, 2022
                Hello, Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feedback about your Samsung dishwasher. I understand you're having an issue with your dishwasher as it has failed several times for the same reason. We do apologize for the inconvenience this has caused you. We are here to help. To help you with this, I am providing this link https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01000965/ if your dishwasher does not start or fill with water. When something goes wrong with your dishwasher, such as an error code or if it's not draining, you may think all that's needed is a good reset. Please refer to this link https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00087943/ on how to reset your Samsung dishwasher. If repair is needed, please take note of this link https://www.samsung.com/us/support/service/warranty/DW80H9970US/AA for the warranty information of your dishwasher. You may visit this link https://www.samsung.com/us/support/service/ to request service. Another link you may find useful is this one https://www.samsung.com/us/support/search/?query=dishwasher&referrerPageUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fus%2Fsupport%2F as it has all the troubleshooting guides, links, videos, and other resources you might need for your Samsung dishwasher. Should you need more assistance, please feel free to get back to us via the following options: 1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport 2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513 3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us Your reference number is 1144426748. -Noraina
                  Best dishwasher ever
                  This is the best dishwasher we have ever installed. I really cleans everything without having to scrub the dishes first. we have put test after test on it and simply, it cleans. it is very quiet, sometimes I check it several times to make sure it is running. Drying, works, but you will have to hand dry some items still. remember this is a touch panel, NOT a push button, I say this because at first you have people trying to push their fingers through to select cycles, so I have to show them to just touch it and poof magic. The only problem I have had, and the reason I did not give five stars, is because a week after having it, the cycles stopped running complete and I would see the lights on the front flashing... I contacted Samsung techs, did all the test, and nothing worked... so they said they would send a tech... after a few days of waiting, I decided to try and figure out what was happening...the door won't stay shut,,, I pulled the unit out, took all the racks out, and now the door shuts perfect... I looked at the draw slides that the middle rack rides on, and it was not fully allowing the rack to close in... I worked it over and got it to move in and out correctly, put everything back together, and everything is perfect... Just register the product.. and if there is no code flashing, but the arrow and time remaining is blinking, then the rack is pushing the door open, easy fix...
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                  • Recommended
                  23 found this review helpful
                  quiet went you have it on
                  I never had a dishwasher this quiet cleans good too
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                    • Recommended
                    The dishwasher you have been dreaming about.
                    Yes the dishwasher of the future is here now. What amazing features, quiet, and a pleasure to use. I purchased this wondering if it would live up to all it said and it did. I would recommend this dishwasher if to want the best.
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