F&P does not make all the drawer dishwasher brands/models that are/were on the market. Kenmore, Maytag, and current KitchenAid (KUDD03 units) are not sourced from F&P. In the case of Kenmore and Maytag, I should say were not sourced from F&P, being that Kenmore and Maytag web sites indicate they no longer offer drawer units. They're a different design that was developed by Maytag, which Whirlpool put on the market after they bought the Maytag company. First-generation KA drawers (KUDD01 models) were sourced from F&P. F&P produces their own branded units, of course, and also DCS.

D.J Healy, Obviously you're having some extreme problems. My DishDrawer is now past 12 years of age and has not had any such continual/recurring problems are you've experienced. I surely don't have to prewash or postwash anything. I would love to get a hands-on look at your machine and your usage habits to see what may factors may be contributing to your dissatisfaction. I'm in TX but about 5.5 hrs from DFW area. A couple months ago I noticed water leaking on the floor to varying degrees after running loads at various times in both the upper and lower drawers. Upon investigating I found that both drain hoses had developed cracks -- both were cracked behind the DishDrawer where they made a sharp bend toward the opening in the cabinetry partition to the sink plumbing, the lower hose was also cracked a few inches from where it attached to the pump. The drain hoses flex every time the drawers are open/closed so it's not unusual that a crack may occur after years of use. I have experience working on appliances so can DIY pretty much any repair (except refrigeration!). F&P parts are available from a couple online sources. The backlight on the upper drawer's LCD panel had gone out a year or so earlier (which didn't prevent the unit from working, the operational icons and cycle time were displayed, just not lit from behind) so I took the parts-order opportunity to replace it. There have been updates on the lid motors (mine were still working at 12 years) and hose/wiring supports (upper had broken a couple years ago, I patched it with a zip-tie) so I also got a kit package to update my older unit on those points. No other repairs for the 12-years duration to that point. Regards to cleaning performance, below are some examples of what I load-in and how it comes out. I didn't take these pictures just now, I have them on-hand from previous discussion posts. Baked chicken (sat for several days before washing). Boiled-over oatmeal with raspberry jam. Microwaved pasta & sauce.

A small blower (as you probably know) runs during the dry period to pull room air through the DD and exhaust the residual heat/moisture. The vent is at front/center beneath the DD. Depending on where/how your storage drawer is positioned in relation to your DD's exhaust, you're probably having some warm/humid air seep into the drawer. Leaving the storage drawer ajar as you've been doing allows it to dissipate better. Doubtful there's anything wrong with your DD. Probably the only workaround is to cancel the DD cycle when the drying phase starts and pull it fully open for flash-drying instead of the normal airflow drying. Note that if you do that, the DD's pump will likely run in drain mode for a minute or so when the DD is next closed.

My assumption is that the filter design and cycle changes on Phase 8 are to meet the new/upcoming energy regulations (maximum 3.1 gallons per cycle, presumably based on "Normal"). Six cycles (Heavy, Normal, Normal Eco, Fast, Gentle, Rinse only). All cycles on Phase 8 have only one wash period (the first fill). Normal, Normal Eco, & Fast have two rinses. Gentle has 3 rinses. Heavy has 4 rinses. Phase 7 has nine cycles (Heavy, Heavy Eco, Normal, Normal Eco, Fast, Fast Eco, Delicate, Delicate Eco, Rinse only). For comparison to Phase 8, my older DD603 has seven water changes on Heavy (prewash, rinse, rinse, main wash, rinse, rinse, rinse). Phase 8 Heavy is five water changes (wash, rinse, rinse, rinse, rinse). My Normal is prewash, rinse, wash, rinse, rinse. Phase 8 is wash, rinse, rinse. My Normal Eco is prewash, wash, rinse, rinse. Phase 8 is wash, rinse, rinse. Can't say what effect the Phase 8 revisions have on performance. There are fewer water changes but the wash and rinse periods are accordingly longer (total cycle times are equivalent or longer than earlier revisions). Adjustable side shelves accommodate taller items on the shelves (with a reduction accordingly on what will fit beneath depending on the adjustment). Once in a while I have an item that I'd like to place on a side shelf but it's too tall to fit (blocks the lid from sealing).