Frigidaire FGIP2468UD Dishwasher
MSRP $849.00
“It’s not the sexiest appliance we’ve seen, but it’s an impressive dish cleaner.”
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Extremely quiet operation
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A solid performer
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Magnetic front panel
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No smearing
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Modern looking design
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It’s hard to tell when the dishwasher is filling
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The upper shelf for dishes is missing
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Food residues collect at the bottom of the dishwasher
The Frigidaire Gallery 24-Inch Built-In Dishwasher with Dual Orbit Clean Wash System isn’t the sexiest appliance we’ve seen—the name doesn’t even roll off the tongue—but it does a solid job of cleaning dishes. One of the best features of the machine is also its Achilles heel. It’s so quiet you don’t even know it’s washing a load of dishes.
Minimalist and modern design
When we first saw the Frigidaire model, we had to do a double take. The machine looks just like a Maytag 24-inch top-control dishwasher — without the 10-year warranty plate affixed to the front panel. The Frigidaire has a large pocket handle that spans almost the entire width of the front panel. And that’s about it.
All the controls are on the top panel and remain well hidden when the door is closed, almost too much. There was no signal or light to alert us when the machine was running. The Frigidaire runs so quietly that we had a hard time finding a sound gauge. At the absolute loudest, our reader measured 62dB, which is about equal to background noise. The good news is that if you open the door mid-cycle, you can restart it by holding down the start button for 3 seconds.
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This dishwasher is available in stainless steel or black stainless steel, so it suits any modern or contemporary kitchen design. The unit measures 33.5 x 24 x 25 inches, which is standard. Inside you will find two shelves and a detachable dish rack. Although we missed the upper dish rack (we like the place for the lids), we were impressed with the flexibility of the shelves. On the lower shelf, you can push the grips down to create a completely flat surface. The racks can also be adjusted up and down to accommodate wider or larger serving trays.
The dishes came out sparkling, with not a drop of residue or dirt on them.
The top panel of the machine is where all the magic happens. On the left you will find cycle options for Power Plus, Normal Wash, Quick Wash, China Crystal, Top Rack, Energy Saver, Rinse Only and My Favorites. The center of the panel has a Start/Cancel option and a digital timer, along with options for Delay, Clean and Sanitize.
Along with the delay time and lock button, the right side of the panel contains the dishwashing options: wash pressure (scrub, impact and spray), wash temperature (disinfection, high and normal) and drying (MaxBoost, heat and air). The machine is extremely intuitive to operate — you can combine cycles with washing options. If they don’t work together, it will let you know.
A new orbit of purity
During a month of testing, we ran different loads at different settings. Overall, the dishes usually came out sparkling. To put the dishwasher to the test, we poured melted cheese, syrup, ketchup, creamy horseradish and peanut butter from the pretzels over the plates and bowls. Just for fun, we put pretzel crumbs in the syrup and the dishes sat for over two hours.
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We put them in the Frigidaire and ran the 33 minute quick wash cycle and selected the Surge and Heat dry option. The dishes came out sparkling, with not a drop of residue or dirt on them. There was one dish that had some cheese left in it, but it quickly slid off the plate when we took it out of the dishwasher. This is likely thanks to the company’s Dual OrbitClean washing system.
There was no mystery in figuring out where all that dirt went. The rest remained at the bottom of the dishwasher.
Warranty information
The Frigidaire dishwasher comes with a one-year limited warranty that begins on the date of purchase.
Our example
The Frigidaire FGIP2468uUD dishwasher may not be the sleekest model we’ve seen, but it sure can clean. At $849, the model isn’t the cheapest, but it’s far from the most expensive. For those who already stock their kitchens with Frigidaire appliances, you won’t be disappointed by adding this dishwasher to your lineup.
Is there a better alternative?
For the money, the Frigidaire is a solid choice. If food residue in the bottom of the dishwasher is a problem, you could spend a little more and get an LG QuadWash dishwasher. Thanks to four sprayers, instead of only two as there are on other dishwashers, this model absolutely . Check out our list of the best dishwashers to buy in 2019 for more options.
How long will it last?
Dishwashers usually last about nine years, but with proper maintenance they can last up to 13 years.
Should you buy it?
The 24-inch Frigidaire Gallery with Dual OrbitClean is a solid value for the money. If you are looking for a model that works quietly and thoroughly cleans dishes in less than an hour, you will not be disappointed. You’ll just want to invest in a magnet that you can put on the front panel that tells you when the machine is running.
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