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3.7 | 35 Reviews

Small-Space Compact Dishwasher with Stainless Steel Tub

Whirlpool WDF518SAHW

Features

  • Get clean, dry dishes with the Heated Dry option
  • Clean heavily soiled messes with the Heavy cycle
  • Get thorough cleaning with the High Temperature Wash option

Quick Specs

  • Type: Dishwasher
  • Style: Built In
  • Width: 17.625"
  • Height: 34.5"
  • Depth: 22"
  • Energy Star Rated: No
  • Stainless Steel Tub: Yes
  • Fully Integrated Controls: No
  • Tall Tub: No
  • Decibel Level: 50.0 dB
  • WiFi Connected: No

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Eco Series Designed with efficiency in mind. Saving you water, energy and money with quality wash and dry performance.
*Compared to dishwashers meeting the minimum 2023 Department of Energy efficiency standards

Heated Dry Option Use a clean, dry dish straight from the dishwasher thanks to added heat for drying. For optimal drying results, use this option with rinse aid.

Heavy Cycle Takes care of heavily soiled messes and other hard-to-clean dishes without the extra elbow grease by adding extra time to the cycle.

High Temperature Wash Option Gives items like baby bottles, glassware or dishes a more thorough clean.

Features

  • Get clean, dry dishes with the Heated Dry option
  • Clean heavily soiled messes with the Heavy cycle
  • Get thorough cleaning with the High Temperature Wash option
Certifications
Prop65 Standard
Dimensions
Carton Depth 26.5
Carton Height 35
Carton Width 20.5
Gross Weight 64
Net Weight 59

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Dishwasher
  • Style: Built In

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 17.625"
  • Height: 34.5"
  • Depth: 22"

  • Features

  • Energy Star Rated: No
  • Stainless Steel Tub: Yes
  • Fully Integrated Controls: No
  • Tall Tub: No
  • Decibel Level: 50.0 dB
  • WiFi Connected: No

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3.7 out of 5

71% of reviewers recommend this product.

5 Stars

Neat

JBJB 10/18/2025

Two months in, very happy with it. Tines are tightly spaced (weirdly so) but would be an easy fix if one wanted. Very quiet when properly installed. Cleans pretty much anything using the right cycle and dosing the detergent properly. I'd prefer it didn't chirp at me forever when opened mid-cycle but hey we can't have everything. Looks smart.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

1 Stars

Don™€™t buy products from these people.

John 7/27/2025

Definitely going in the trash. This pile of junk has not really worked well since after about two months. We™€™ve had this for five years now and the dispenser door just refuses to open any more than once every five times we™€™ve used it. Nothing is blocking it, the water is plenty hot enough. The spring on the dispenser door is fine if I open it manually. We™€™ve used liquid detergent and pods. No difference. You™€™d be nuts to buy this or probably any dishwasher from whirlpool or Kenmore. This is not the first one from them. The first was a kenmore (same company) and it did the same thing after maybe a year. Junk. Tired of throwing my money away on this junk. Not going to call a tech and pay hundreds more only to see it happen again and again. No. Well wash dishes by hand from now own. It will be MUCH CHEAPER!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

1 Stars

Going into the Trash ...

Dan1955 1/19/2025

Lasted 1 1/2 Years. The Pump Seal Leakes. Part NOT available. Not from Whirlpool or Repair Clinic. Ya Sure Could have done Beter!!!!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

3 Stars

Not very pleased with it.

RickyV 4/9/2024

I™€™ve bought this unit a few months ago. Not very happy with it especially how pricy it was. The controls are terrible. Even on heat dry the dishes are still wet when done. You have to add separate a rinse liquid or it will not run a cycle. Bowls don™€™t sit right in the top rack.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

4 Stars

Washing: great. Drying: not so great.

BobD 12/1/2023

I like the Quick cycle. It cleans everyday items perfectly, in one hour. Nice. It doesn't dry well, though. I need to towel-dry most items when I take them out. I hope it lives up to its reputation and reviews for reliability over time. (The motor on my previous d/w, a Frigidaire, burned out after only 5 years of moderate use).
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Small & mighty

Mream178 7/12/2023

We needed a narrow dishwasher so that we could finally have a built in one. Works great so far and has enough room for dishes for a family of three
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

4 Stars

Could have been 5, until my recent travels.

SUZQ 4/29/2023

I recently traveled out of the country and saw a Miele which has the silverware and cutlery tray at the very top of the dishwasher--all open; easy to load and unload--holds cooking utensils no matter the height and width. This unit is quiet. Can't figure out how to turn off the light on the front of the unit. Must red light always be on?
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

3 Stars

inconvÃnients d'opÃration

Martin 4/21/2023

Difficultà de fixer aux murs latÃraux le lave-vaisselle encastrÃ, vis non adÃquates. La porte qui ouvre et ferme en serre provoque de faire bouger le lave-vaisselle et finit par lousser les vis latÃrales. La porte mÃriterait une poignÃe de fermeture avec clenche. Enfin, le panier d'en bas dÃbarque de ses rails facilement dans la cuve lorsqu'il est un peu plein et qu'on ne le tire pas exactement dans l'axe. Autrement le lave-vaisselle fait bien son travail et est très silencieux. C'est apprÃciÃ.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

4 Stars

Great, but why change a good thing?

Howie 2/24/2023

My older Whirlpool had a top shelf with 3 rows for glasses and coffee mugs. The new model has 2 rows that fit the glasses & mugs and a middle row that doesn™€™t fit much. Also, on the bottom area there is a larger area for something larger. If you have a very small dish washer I assume you wash large items by hand. And, you can™€™t just pull the top rack out without pulling the bottom one out since the door doesn™€™t stay down unless the bottom rack is out.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

4 Stars

Top shelf?

Howie 2/19/2023

Everything is good except the change in the top shelf. My last Whirlpool had 3 rows for glasses & mugs. This was has 2 & a skinny row that hardly fits anything. Also, the bottom shelf has a larger space for something bigger. When you have the smallest dishwasher you wash the big items by hand. So, I liked my last Whirlpool better.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

4 Stars

So far, so good

7/31/2022

So far, so good. Doesn't clean as good as my old one and is not as easy to load. Hate the silverware basket.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

 Incentivized Review

4 Stars

Very Good Compact Dishwasher

Gerry 6/7/2022

It washes well, and the dishes are clean. However I find that, compared to my older dishwasher, this one is the same size outside, but smaller inside, and holds fewer dishes. Also the cutlery holder is grey, which makes it harder to see (should be white). Overall I'm enjoying my new dishwasher, it runs very quiet and the dishes come out spotless.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Dishwasher

Judy 3/15/2022

I purchased this due to having a small area and fits perfect. Was disappointed that it doesn't come with the electric cord. Had to go to purchase that separately. Otherwise satisfied.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Fantastic machine

Rob H 3/11/2022

This is perhaps one of the best dishwashers I've ive own in the past 40 years. Super quiet, efficient and uncomplicated to use. Dishes always sparkle after every wash. Would buy again and again!!!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

4 Stars

Lovely and compact dishwasher

Tina 3/5/2022

After a two month wait, I finally received my dishwasher a few weeks ago. It's lovely, is relatively quiet, and works quite well. I went for an 18" rather than a 24" wide dishwasher due to space limitations. I can fit dishes, utensils, mugs without any problem, but larger items (large salad bowls, pots & pans, etc.) are definitely a challenge. It's a good choice for small kitchens, but otherwise you should definitely go for a dishwasher that is 24" wide.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

4 Stars

Overlay Assembly broke

Mark 2/25/2022

It's ok but the touch pad on the central panel broker. I'm trying to get an Overlay Assembly kit and no one has them. Super frustrating. If Whirlpool could help, that would be great.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

new dishwasher!

not now 1/25/2022

Used it the first time tow nights ago. When I applied power to it, the rinse aid light turned on and it would beep every minute for days until I was ready to do a load of dishes. the display said 2:15, but the cycle took much less than that. It finished about 1:38. It hasn't beeped since, and the display is now blank. I tried looking for the full manual on this unit, but it is not on the website, as the condensed manual the came with the unit indicates. So when can I get the full manual. The dishwasher seems to work well, the noisiest thing I hear is when it drains.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Does a super good job spot free clean as can be

Dinosaur 11/9/2021

A real time saver,overall I was able to make the counter top a lot more clutter free
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

 Incentivized Review

1 Stars

Horrible unit/ bad Customer service. Never buy wh

Patrizia 10/29/2021

Terrible instructions. Can't change cycle. Wastes power. A total bust. The worst thing is I'm stuck with it! Really horrible customer service
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Very Efficient

MOE001 10/15/2021

I bought this a few months ago and we are very pleased9
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

1 Stars

Can't

Diane 10/13/2021

We have been trying for 3 weeks to contact you to have the new dishwasher installed, however, I have been unable to do so. Your delivery email stated it would be installed the day of delivery but the delivery person stated he did not do that. I not a happy customer. As of today the new dishwasher has been sitting in the bedroom waiting to be installed. This began in May 2021 and 5 months later I still do not have a working dishwasher. Please contact me by phone (919-548-4031) to schedule an appointment!!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

3 Stars

Damaged at the factory

Dann 8/30/2021

I have had the dishwasher about 1 month and it is working well. When it was delivered, the external and internal packaging was perfect with no visible damage. when I unpackaged it there was a significant dent in the lower right corner of the door. This damage had to occur at the factory and the dishwasher was shipped anyway, My seller offered to replace the door, Quality control at Whirlpool needs some attention!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Small dishwasher

Jane 8/14/2021

I bought this dishwasher in July and am very happy with it. We have a small kitchen, and it fits perfectly. The dishes come out beautifully clean. MY ONLY COMPLAINT The installers did NOT attach it to the bottom of the counter.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Love the dishwasher!

Amy St John 8/13/2021

I™€™ve had the dishwasher fir almost a month and I love it! Very clean dishes with no watermarks at all.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

4 Stars

Small, but mighty

MagGlg129 7/16/2021

Doing a good job! Compact and efficient! We are happy with our purchase.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

1 Stars

Does not stay clean

Bill 7/12/2021

This does not have proper disposal drain. It has a mesh filter and it keeps quite a bit of gross stuff inside the dishwasher. I have to run it with cleaner and wipe it down at least once a week to keep it clean.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

Perfect for the space

Missy W 3/1/2021

I live alone in a 2 bedroom condo. I downgraded from the traditional size (24in) dishwasher to this 18in during my kitchen reno and it's perfect. I never feel like I'm wasting water/electricity because I can actually fill this up in a reasonable amount of time before needing the particular spatula/bowl again or before the unwashed plates/utensils start to smell. It's pretty quiet during the process, too. For a single occupant of this condo, this is perfect. I would say this is perfect for a couple, too. May be too small for 3 or more persons.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

3 Stars

Underwhelmed

2/26/2021

Came with the house otherwise I wouldn't purchase it.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

4 Stars

Quiet

Amos25 2/25/2021

It feels lightweight in the metal used. Basket components need to be made of heavier metals.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

4 Stars

Sound

Toyota47 2/24/2021

I bought this a year ago and it's a good worker. I wish the sound barrier blanket would have been included as a feature. Could be more quiet.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Great features!

YorkshireTyke 2/24/2021

My old Whirlpool dishwasher died after 10 years of faithful service and I knew I wanted another Whirlpool. Other brands didn't have all the selections for wash cycles I wanted, and none seemed to have the option of air dry or heat dry. It's easy to make the selection I want and the display is nice and bright and easy to read. It reminds me when the washing is done with a beep. The racks are sturdy and can load a lot, though I'm still trying to get used to the new layout. I like the reminder to add rinse aid too. All in all I know I made the right decision to go with Whirlpool again!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

new machine

kevin 20 6/11/2020

wow what a machine! Wetter than my first girlfriend and a whole lot quieter...
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

1 Stars

Whirlpool isn't what it use to be.

lucy1265 5/26/2020

I wish I could say something good about this product, but there is nothing good. I still have not been able to use this dishwasher. From the day it was installed it didn't work! Thank goodness you have good repair men. We are still waiting for another part, for the second time. This whole process has been over a month and we still have not been able to use this dishwasher. We are very disappointed in the Whirlpool quality. Probably won't purchase another Whirlpool product.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

4 Stars

Price was good!

Scholma53 2/21/2020

We finally broke down and bought a new dishwasher that fit in the space under our cabinet. Looks great.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Fits beautifully in my Tiny kitchen.

Vale2155 11/1/2019

Very, quiet and efficient. Fits well in a small space.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review