The Amana ADB2500 built-in dishwasher is proof positive that not all well-equipped appliances come with an exorbitantly high price tag. The Amana comes with a lot of appealing features that you'd expect to find in higher-ticket items.

The sleek appearance of the Amana ADB2500 is noteworthy, especially for such a low-priced item. With its electronic controls and option of colors, it looks sleek and modern. It's available in black, white, bisque or stainless steel -- considerably more colors than offered for many costlier dishwashers. This is especially pleasing when you're attempting to complement your other existing appliances in your kitchen.

With its tall tub design, the Amana ADB2500 boasts a capacity that will accommodate up to 12 place settings. It also conveniently accommodates glassware, vases and other tall items. The silverware basket is located in the door, opening up an impressive amount of space for dishes and larger items in the bottom rack.

The ADB2500 is designed with energy and water efficiency in mind. The Delay Start option allows you to set the dishwasher to run at your convenience or at times of lower energy costs. The model's Sensor Clean feature assesses the level of soil on your dishes in order to monitor the amount of water and energy required.

With several impressive features, the ADB2500 is able to optimize the cleaning of your dishes. Amana's seven tier tri-wash system utilizes extra high-pressure water in combination with a high water flow to create a powerful spray. This effectively removes even the toughest food stains. Wash water that is 100 percent filtered prevents food from being re-deposited on your dishes. In addition this dishwasher has a sanitize option that removes 99.9 percent of bacteria.

Equipped with SofSound II insulation, the ADB2500 offers some sound absorption, although it's far from the quietest model on the market. The controls are fairly simple and located on the exterior of the machine; some homeowners may find that this design takes away somewhat from the model's otherwise sleek appearance.

The product of a reputable company, this model is easy on the pocketbook, yet loaded with useful features. Amana's ADB2500 is one of the more intelligent choices at the lower end of the price range of dishwashers.


Pros: Low price, large capacity, lots of features, recognized manufacturer, rinse aid indicator, delay start, sensor
Cons: Not the quietest, exterior control panel

Warranty
1 year