Cascade.

I don't think they're particular, just no liquid for some reason.

Haven't been on this forum for a few years and just decided to check it out again. Cascade complete powder works best.

I'm just going to order a FP dishwasher tomorrow. Are you all happy with yours? Priscilla

Love mine. Are you getting the new taller model?

yes - going to see it tomorrow. I haven't seen one in person yet. I got a Bosch a couple of years ago when I really wanted the drawers... so now I'm going to get the drawers. Live and learn - get what you want the first time.

We used Cascade Complete for the first couple of years then switched and have been using 7th Generation and Trader Joes for the last 2 years, depending on where I'm shopping. I've seen no difference in the cleanliness and sparkliness of our dishes. I also stopped using the drying agent and have seen no ill effects. I think Cascade has a really good advertising campaign (plus a free sample came with our dd's.)

Absolutely love our F&P dd's. I can't imagine ever going back to a traditional dw. They just seem like a waste of space to me now.

prill, that's exciting! Please post photos once you get it installed.

ok - will do.

Sharikempf--Maybe trying a dishwasher cleaner run through the cycle would work.. My new Electrolux dishwasher says to do that monthly.

Vinegar will remove caked on soap.

My F-P dishdrawers are 14 years old and like new. I use Cascade Complete, but do not fill the dispensers to the top. I've used a vinegar rinse once in a great while. (I have to remember to run my bottom drawer once in a while; it gets so little use.)

Sharikempf--I use powdered Finish and have no problem with caking. But I fill the detergent cups only 1/3-1/2 full. Also have an older dishwasher--not one of the newer ones that use a lot less H20. I would suggest using less detergent, esp. if you have a newer DW.

The rubber gasket in the bottoms of my Fisher Paykel dishwasher drawers decided to DISINTEGRATE after 5 years of use. I have been using Finish dishwasher tablets. I have ordered replacement filter plates and would like for this to not happen again. Any suggestions?

Ours has done the same over 6 years. We have used Eco choice powder and more recently Finish tablets. Not sure which has caused the problem, possibly the latter or if the plastic used in recent models is inferior. Dissappointing, our previous FP dishdrawers easily lasted more than 10 years.

Did you manage to get a new filter plate? My rubber seal has disintegrated too. Do you know if it harm the FP dishwasher if I use it while the seal around the kidney filter area is damaged. Thanks

I've had FP dish drawers for 15 years. (I had to replace them a couple of years ago.) In all that time I've happily been using Trader Joes dishwasher detergent powder. (Based on recommendations I found here.) This week I learned that TJ has discontinued it. :-(

So what is the latest wisdom? I see Cascade and Finish mentioned above. Any other thoughts?

I had FP dishdrawers in my last house—problem free for 10 years and used regular dish detergent.. I am about to order a pair for new build and would like to hear more about these problems.

I have the FP dishdrawer and use Nellie's dishwasher powder in the large dispenser. Works great!

I purchased the single FP dishwasher drawer last year and installed in my pantry. I use it just for cups and stemsware. I absolutely love it! I have been using a normal size dish tab and feel that its too much soap. I wish they made a smaller version of the standard tab (1/2 tab size) for when you don't have a full load of items or are using it like I am. I am going to try using powder soap as recommended above.

FYI - Ive owned three F/P dishdrawers at different properties over the last 15 years. Heard from both the experience center in Orange County and also from the service technician that Finish Quantum (first choice) or Finish Classic are recommended above other brands, and Cascade is actually not recommended. The explanation they gave me was that there is less detergent in the Finish packets, which is better as the drawers are smaller than a full size unit. The cascade packs are portioned for full size units. You can, of course, use Cascade powder or Finish powder but do not overfill. If you’re using packets, place them in the silverware bucket so they don’t interfere with the dishwasher arms. Hope this helps and sorry for replying to an ancient thread, it just happens to be the most relevant one for new buyers.