Skip disability assistance statement.

Welcome to our website! As we have the ability to list over one million items on our website (our selection changes all of the time), it is not feasible for a company our size to record and playback the descriptions on every item on our website. However, if you have a disability we are here to help you. Please call our disability services phone line at (641) 782-5112 during regular business hours and one of our kind and friendly personal shoppers will help you navigate through our website, help conduct advanced searches, help you choose the item you are looking for with the specifications you are seeking, read you the specifications of any item and consult with you about the products themselves. There is no charge for the help of this personal shopper for anyone with a disability. Finally, your personal shopper will explain our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, and help you place an order if you so desire.

Need Help? Call (641) 782-5112
Whirlpool Logo

Small-Space Compact Dishwasher with Stainless Steel Tub

Model # WDF518SAHM

 3.8 out of 5 (10 Reviews)

Available in 3 Color(s)

Call for Our Best Price
Request Info

This small dishwasher delivers the clean you need, even in smaller spaces, thanks to a spray arm in each rack. The cycle memory feature remembers the last cycle you ran and starts it with the push of a button. Plus, this small dishwasher with stainless steel tub is ADA compliant.

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

AB1200 Product Details

Extended warranties are usually very inexpensive and can save you thousands in the future. Some can even cover extra costs that result, such as cost of food that spoils when your fridge dies. It's simple and inexpensive to purchase extended warranties and one of the smartest ways to protect your investment.

Appliances can be large, heavy, and expensive and you probably don't have the special tools or expertise needed to fix them in a crisis. If you can spare a few thousand dollars without batting an eyelash for new appliances should they break tomorrow, don't buy a warranty. But if you're like most of us, protect yourself by purchasing inexpensive extended warranties when you buy a new product and save yourself big money in the long run.

Professional delivery and installation is available for every product we sell. We would be happy to coordinate delivery and installation for you.

Questions or Comments?
Call (641) 782-5112 for assistance. Click Here for Cook Video & Appliance location and contact information.

When it comes to buying new appliances for your home, there are a lot of choices available to you. We merchandise our store with careful consideration, striving to carry the appropriate variety of the best brands available today. We know everything about our products and are eager to help you find anything that fits your unique needs. Let us help you find your perfect match in size, features, price, and style.

Finding the right appliance can be a daunting task, but one well worth the effort. You'll use your new appliances often, and they add value, style, and convenience to your home. Make sure you have the right information to help you make these important decisions. Shop with experts who can show you the best selection available and answer all your questions; come see our inventory of the latest trends and the most dependable manufacturers.

Because we know our products inside and out, our service doesn't end with your purchase. We have long standing relationships with the most popular manufacturers and all the product knowledge to help you maintain healthy efficient appliances for the duration of their lives.

Shop where you can see the finest selection of the best products available today to match your budget, needs, and style. Shop where experts can guide you through the myriad of options available and can answer your every question. Shop where you get exceptional service for the life of your appliance.

Come shop with us!

3.8

out of 5 (10 Reviews)

70% of reviewers recommend this product.

Cleans well, beeps a LOT, "requires" rinse agent

Submitted by Snorkeler - 10/14/2019

The positives: it has cleaned well so far, and that's the main event. Even difficult to clean items come out better than expected. And I am realizing that I actually LIKE having a smaller utensil rack (I thought I would not), because I realize that I rarely ever used to fill the utensil rack in the old 18" dishwasher anyway, and I would rather devote that space to other things. Also, I got a scratch and dent model half price, so my "value" rating is better than I would have given had I paid full price. The negatives: 1. This dishwasher beeps a LOT! Today it somehow thought it was being started and then stopped, and it kept beeping, wanting to be started again. It will do this forever. I had to look up in the manual how to make the cycle cancel, and it was tricky to accomplish this-you have to make the cycle actually start before it will cancel. What is the point of having a "quiet" dishwasher if it beeps so much? I am going to have my friend the electronics whiz disable the beeper, even though this will likely disable the warrantee as well. It was beeping a lot on its first day as well. 2. This new dishwasher holds less stuff than my 13 year old Kenmore 18" model, which was falling apart and had to go. I notice when shopping online (virtually none of the 18" models were available for inspection as floor models locally), I was told that this is because they put so much internal space into soundproofing nowadays. Also, I don't like the fact that the soundproofing material, bitumin, is carcinogenic, hence the Prop. 65 warning. I would rather sacrifice a little quiet. 3. The manual says that this dishwasher requires rinse agent. This was not mentioned in any of the online descriptions that I read of this model, and I read MANY. I don't want to have additional chemicals from rinse aid slathered all over my "clean" dishes. As a result, my unaided the dishes come out VERY wet, wetter than the dishes did in my old Kenmore without using the heated dry setting. I use a dehumidifier in the house, so I just leave the door open and wait for the dishes to dry, rather than using the heated dry setting. But I resent not being told about this rinse aid requirement in advance.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product
  • Capacity:
  • Design:
  • Easeofuse:
  • Features:
  • Innovation:
  • Performance:
  • Quality:
  • Soundlevels:
  • Value:

Cheap & Sensitive Buttons

Submitted by John Eric - 8/9/2019

Just completely renovated a 1900s cottage and to make it more spacious, went with an open concept kitchen and to save space, needed a small dishwasher which this fit the bill. While it's perfect for the space the buttons are extremely sensitive. We've pressed up against it a few times and hit a button and once we do that, you cannot change the cycle or cancel anything and it continuously beeps until whatever cycle you accidentally hit is run. You can unplug it, cut power from the circuit breaker and no matter what, it remembers the erroneous cycle you hit.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product
  • Capacity:
  • Design:
  • Easeofuse:
  • Features:
  • Innovation:
  • Performance:
  • Quality:
  • Soundlevels:
  • Value:

So far so good.

Submitted by BKidwell - 7/29/2019

Bought this to replace an Electrolux that lasted a solid 2 years (sarcasm). So far so good. On install, handling both brands side by side, the Whirlpool was definitely better built. Its obviously made with better quality materials. My skepticism comes with the computers involved, as that's what put the final nail in the coffin on the Electrolux. The Whirlpool is not loud at all, and even on the light cycle is doing a good job according to my better half. I own other Whirlpool appliances, and we have always be happy with them.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Gift box Incentivized Review

  • Capacity:
  • Design:
  • Easeofuse:
  • Features:
  • Innovation:
  • Performance:
  • Quality:
  • Soundlevels:
  • Value:

Flimsy build quality and poor washing

Submitted by Sebastien Semont - 7/15/2019

Bought 2 weeks ago and returned it. The door is flimsy, the top drawer feels like it's gonna break each time you pull it and it doesn't clean as well as my previous dishwasher.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product
  • Capacity:
  • Design:
  • Easeofuse:
  • Features:
  • Innovation:
  • Performance:
  • Quality:
  • Soundlevels:
  • Value:

Easy to operate

Submitted by Carolejp - 7/12/2019

I do like dishwasher but now realize the price was too high for such a small one.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Gift box Incentivized Review

  • Capacity:
  • Design:
  • Easeofuse:
  • Features:
  • Innovation:
  • Performance:
  • Quality:
  • Soundlevels:
  • Value:

Quiet

Submitted by Jackturn - 6/4/2019

We love our new dishwasher it's very quiet and holds lots of dishes. The adjustable top rack is great and easy to use
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Gift box Incentivized Review

  • Capacity:
  • Design:
  • Easeofuse:
  • Features:
  • Innovation:
  • Performance:
  • Quality:
  • Soundlevels:
  • Value:

So quiet!

Submitted by Creeky - 5/12/2019

We just ran this dishwasher once as we have not moved into the new condo where it is installed. It seemed to work well - a little early to assess performance completely - but I will say that it is extremely quiet. This is a real plus, as this kitchen is a small one, in a small condo. If the past is any judge, our Whirlpool dishwasher (full size) at our current home is over 10 years old, and has given us faultless service. That's why we picked Whirlpool again!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Gift box Incentivized Review

  • Capacity:
  • Design:
  • Easeofuse:
  • Features:
  • Innovation:
  • Performance:
  • Quality:
  • Soundlevels:
  • Value:

Cleans great

Submitted by Mtv55 - 5/1/2019

Had my dishwasher installed a few days ago. I usually don't put pans in,but gave it a try. The dishes and pans came out sparkly clean. I was very impressed. I would recommend this to anybody in the market for an 18" dishwasher.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Gift box Incentivized Review

  • Capacity:
  • Design:
  • Easeofuse:
  • Features:
  • Innovation:
  • Performance:
  • Quality:
  • Soundlevels:
  • Value:

Pretty machine

Submitted by Joybell - 3/8/2019

The dish racks / configuration not great. My last small space compact held more dishes.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Gift box Incentivized Review

  • Capacity:
  • Design:
  • Easeofuse:
  • Features:
  • Innovation:
  • Performance:
  • Quality:
  • Soundlevels:
  • Value:

New small dishwasher

Submitted by Headsup5 - 1/28/2019

Bought to replace old washer with worn out racks that couldn't be replaced
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Gift box Incentivized Review

  • Capacity:
  • Design:
  • Easeofuse:
  • Features:
  • Innovation:
  • Performance:
  • Quality:
  • Soundlevels:
  • Value: