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KitchenAid dishwashers combine performance and quiet

The latest KitchenAid dishwashers offer better washing results, higher energy efficiency and one of the industry lowest sound level. The new collection includes 3 unique series - top-of-the-line Superba Series EQ, a core Superba Series, and the Classic Series, all available beginning in early spring 2009.

The premium Superba Series EQ dishwashers feature the high performance EQ Wash System, which delivers excellent results combined with the lowest sound levels in the industry. KitchenAid equips these dishwashers with pressure-optimizing wash arms that provide superior, concentrated wash performance, as well as a variable speed motor that automatically adjusts power based on water conditions to maximize energy efficiency while reducing motor noise. At just 41 dBA, the Superba Series EQ is the industry quietest dishwasher. Featuring up to 13 unique points of sound dampening, these dishwashers eliminate noise from the motor and wash arms, while also blocking the path of noise through the dishwasher. The array of sound deadening materials ranges from insulation blankets to door shields to contain operating noises. Additional premium features found on the top-of-the-line Superba Series EQ models include the third-level Culinary Tool Rack that offers a dedicated space for cleaning hard-to-fit culinary tools and CEE Tier II energy qualification. Superba Series EQ dishwashers with CEE Tier II qualification are 56% more efficient than the minimum federal energy standards, which make them eligible for energy rebates in select states. Suggested retail prices for the Superba Series EQ will range from $1,400 to $1,600, depending on the model.