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Every now and then, a new appliance captures the interest of homeowners and designers to such an extent that they very quickly wonder how they did without it. Fisher & Paykel's innovative DishDrawer® is a prime example.

Kitchen designer Cheryl Daugvila of Cheryl D & Company, LaGrange, IL, says the dishwasher-in-a-drawer concept makes a lot of sense.

"I love the whole idea of opening the drawer and putting the dishes straight in," she says. "It's such an easy process, which fits well with my lifestyle. I am often talking to clients about the benefits of the DishDrawer, and how handy it is to be able to separate loads."

Daugvila says virtually all her kitchen designs now specify two singles or one Double DishDrawer. Her belief in the product is also backed by her own experience Daugvila's current Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer is the third DishDrawer she has owned.

Mary Kathryn Calonje of Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio, Atlanta, GA, is another kitchen designer who frequently specifies Fisher & Paykel DishDrawers for clients.

"We have had great success using the DishDrawer in wet bars and butler's pantries," she says. "The drawer is deep and extremely efficient for cleaning stemware."

Calonje says empty-nesters often like to have one single Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer on each side of their kitchen sink. Having the drawers placed just below the countertop makes it very easy to load and unload without bending, which is a great ergonomic benefit.

"We also have many clients who like to have a DishDrawer as a secondary dishwasher. They love the flexibility of running just a single drawer when the dish load is light."

Californian homeowner Sarah Louise Webb, who recently purchased her second set of DishDrawers, says that while aesthetics was important, ergonomics was also a key factor in her choice.

"My DishDrawers are at waist height, and I like not having to bend to use the appliances," she says. "I also appreciate the fact that any spills or splashes that occur when loading are contained within the drawer. And, with a teenage family, having two separate DishDrawers means I never have dirty dishes sitting on the countertop."

Webb says many years of trouble-free operation with Fisher & Paykel DishDrawers in her previous kitchen were another reason for her repeat purchase.

Kitchen designer Sara Brautigam of Geneva Cabinet Company, Lake Geneva, WI, says the three designers in the office all specify DishDrawers for their clients.

"This is a resort area, and many of our kitchens are for vacation homes. The DishDrawers fit well into smaller homes and clients love their ease of use."

For most households, two single DishDrawers, or a Double DishDrawer, provide the ideal capacity. As these dishwashers operate independently, you can stack dishes in one, while a load is being washed in the other. Having two DishDrawers also allows you to separate glasses and crockery from pots and pans for light and heavy-duty washes.

Using a single DishDrawer can be an appropriate option for small apartments. Single DishDrawers are also often specified for time-share vacation homes.

Each DishDrawer can accommodate six place settings and has an economy mode.

Laurence Mawhinney, Fisher & Paykel Appliance's vice president of sales and marketing, says that both Fisher & Paykel's single and Double DishDrawers have been awarded Energy Star status.

"Environmentally friendly appliance design is a major focus for our company," he says. "Our appliances not only provide energy savings, but are also designed to protect environmental resources."

Fisher & Paykel DishDrawers come with a two-year parts and labor warranty.

For more information or details for your nearest distributor, contact Fisher & Paykel Appliances, phone 1 (888) 936 7872. Website: www.fisherpaykel.com.

Story by: Trendsideas