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Dishwasher buying guide

What dishwasher capacity is available?


Depending on whether you go with a standard, compact, or drawer model, in general, dishwasher capacity is measured based on how many place settings you can fit in a single load. Here are the basic capacity ranges:

Standard

Capacity: Up to 12 five-piece place settings

Compact

Capacity: Up to eight five-piece place settings

Tall tub

Capacity: Up to 14 five-piece place settings

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