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4.2 | 931 Reviews

ENERGY STAR® certified dishwasher with Sensor cycle

Whirlpool WDF540PADM

Features

  • Clean dishes quicker with the 1-Hour Wash cycle
  • An American company in business since 1911
  • Easily start the dishwasher with the last cycle you picked
  • ENERGY STAR certified to help save money

Quick Specs

  • Type: Dishwasher
  • Style: Built In
  • Width: 23.875"
  • Height: 34.5"
  • Depth: 24.5"
  • Energy Star Rated: Yes
  • Stainless Steel Tub: No
  • Fully Integrated Controls: No
  • Tall Tub: Yes
  • Decibel Level: 53.0 dB
  • WiFi Connected: No

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1-Hour Wash cycle

Clean the dishes you need fast with a cycle that thoroughly takes care of plates, pans and glasses in just an hour.

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Sensor cycle

Automatically get the right wash and dry settings for each load with two sensors that measure temperature, soil level and load size during prewash and the wash cycle.

1-Hour Wash cycle Clean the dishes you need fast with a cycle that thoroughly takes care of plates, pans and glasses in just an hour.

An American Company for Over 100 Years Whirlpool Corporation started in 1911 as a small company in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Today we are a global home appliance business selling products around the world. We are proud of our American heritage and ingenuity that have driven innovation for over 100 years.

Cycle memory Quickly start your dishwasher with one button. It automatically remembers the last cycle you picked so it s stored and ready to go.

ENERGY STAR® Certified ENERGYSTAR® certified models exceed government standards to help save money on your utility bills.

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 Get thorough cleaning with the High Temperature Wash option.

In-door silverware basket Frees up rack space by easily fitting on the front of the lower rack or in the door to make room for more dishes.

Normal cycle Use for normal amounts of food soil to clean up leftover messes from your day-to-day meals.

Sani Rinse option Sanitizes dishes by eliminating 99.999% of food soil bacteria.

Sensor cycle Automatically get the right wash and dry settings for each load with two sensors that measure temperature, soil level and load size during prewash and the wash cycle.

Soil sensor Determines how dirty dishes are and adjusts the Normal cycle as needed to make sure dishes come out clean.

Features

  • Clean dishes quicker with the 1-Hour Wash cycle
  • An American company in business since 1911
  • Easily start the dishwasher with the last cycle you picked
  • ENERGY STAR certified to help save money
  • 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
  • Free up rack space with the in-door silverware basket
  • Clean normal amounts of food soil with the Normal cycle
  • Kill 99.999% of food soil bacteria with the Sani Rinse option
  • Get the right settings for each load with the Sensor cycle
  • Get a cycle that matches your soil level with the soil sensor
Certifications
Cee Tier Rating Tier I
Energy Rating 260
Energy Rating (kwh/year) 260
Energy Star Qualified ENERGY STAR® Qualified
Nsf Certified Yes
Prop65 Standard
Controls
Control Location Front
Control Type Electronic
Status Light Blue
Cycles
Number of Wash Cycles 5
Details
Decibel Level 53
Dishwasher Cycle Selection 1-Hour Wash; Heavy; Normal; Sensor Wash; Soak & Clean
Dishwasher Option Selections 4 Hour Delay; Control Lock; Heated Dry; Hi Temp Wash; Sani Rinse
Dishwasher Type Built-In
Dispensers Detergent and Rinse Aid
Number of Place Settings 15
Number of Racks 2
Number of Wash Levels 5
Number of Washarms 3
Rack Material Nylon
Rinse Aid Dispenser Level Indicator Yes
Sensor Yes
Sound Package Yes
Tub Material Plastic
Tub Style Built-in Tall Tub 24in.
Wash System Type Removable Filter
Dimensions
Product Height 34.5
Cutout Depth 24
Cutout Height 33.875
Carton Height 35.63
Gross Weight 67
Carton Depth 26.5
Carton Width 24.5
Cutout Width 24
Product Depth 24.5
Net Weight 56
Product Width 23.875
Depth With Door Open 90 Degree 49.5
Exterior Details
Control Panel Color Black
Handle Color Stainless Steel
Handle Type Pocket Handle
Window No
General
Decibel Level (dba) 53
Dishwasher Rack Material Nylon
Oven Details
Lower Rack Glides Rollers
Lower Rack Utility Basket No
Rack Details
Lower Rack Cushion-tip Tines No
Lower Rack Fold-down Tines No
Lower Rack Style Straight
Second Level Rack Adjustable No
Second Level Rack Cushion-tip Tines Yes
Second Level Rack Extras 1-11 in. Cup Shelf; 2-No Flip Clips
Second Level Rack Fold-down Tines No
Second Level Rack Glides Single Channel Rails
Third Level Rack Adjustable N/A
Third Level Rack Glides N/A
Third Level Rack Removable N/A
Silverware Basket Details
Silverware Basket Location Rack or Door
Silverware Basket Type AnyWare™ Basket
Smart Compatibility
Connectivity No
Works With No

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Dishwasher
  • Style: Built In

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 23.875"
  • Height: 34.5"
  • Depth: 24.5"

  • Features

  • Energy Star Rated: Yes
  • Stainless Steel Tub: No
  • Fully Integrated Controls: No
  • Tall Tub: Yes
  • Decibel Level: 53.0 dB
  • WiFi Connected: No

Soil Sensor

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Sensor Cycle

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Silverware Spray

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TargetClean™ Option

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TotalCoverage Spray Arm

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Adjustable Upper Rack

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

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Appliances can be large, heavy and expensive. 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.

4.2 out of 5

80% of reviewers recommend this product.

2 Stars

Disappointed

Luci77 10/13/2025

Bought in 2022. Needs a new motor. Disappointed dishwasher failed so quickly.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

4 Stars

Quiet

reddemc@gmail.com 9/23/2025

We need a new refridgerator and would like to use our Inside Pass account.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Still cleans well

Vicki76 8/27/2025

Wow five years old and it™€™s still cleaning the dishes very well. I™€™ve done some cleanup maintenance to keep it working well but not as much as I should. It™€™s a great appliance and I™€™m happy I went with Whirlpool.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

1 Stars

Not satisfied

Nilay 12/10/2024

It does not clean and heat dry in 3 years of purchase.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Still satisfied

Mkmlllll 12/9/2024

I purchased my Whirlpool washing machine over a year ago and I am still impressed with it
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

1 Stars

Stopped working

Chuck 11/14/2024

Will not wash dishes Had worded on few times for same issue.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

Honey Help with the dishes

JimSlaught 10/16/2024

This appliance is going on 9 years with us and is performing just like it did on day one. Excellent!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

1 Stars

Not happy with the appliances

Extremely unhappy 1 9/22/2024

I remodeled 4 years ago and replaced all my appliances with Whirlpool products. Last week I started replacing them. I have had problems with every one and will never buy Whirlpool products again.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

3 Stars

Quietly efficient

Clean out of time 9/10/2024

About two years after I bought the machine, it was no longer cleaning dishes as well as it used to. Just after the three-year mark, I began to notice an odor inside the dishwasher and, although I have cleaned it regularly, it is no longer draining all the way. So I give it a 3-star because it worked well, but not nearly as long as it should have.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

Great Running Energy star dishwasher

Shemina 7/23/2024

Great running Whirlpool energy star dishwasher, Excellent company, Excellent products.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Efficient, Quiet, & Thorough

Chedda' Bob 5/20/2024

I had my Dishwasher replaced with a Whirlpool model & I am very happy & satisfied with my Whirlpool model. It makes my job doing dishes so much easier. I haven't had any issues or complaints yet. My Whirlpool model is very solid & seems like it is built to last. What more could U ask for in a Dishwasher...
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

2 Stars

Not cleaning as well

gopdsa 5/16/2024

I bought this dishwasher 2 years ago and it worked great. Now it is leaving food on the dishes and does not clean glasses well at all.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

4 Stars

Disappointed

Cpm2024 4/29/2024

It is quiet, but 2 1/2 HOURS to run! That's ridiculous. Will be using the 1 hr setting. Don't like that you can't add more dishes than the row it has... should be allowed to add a second row of dishes on the bottom.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

4 Stars

Quite and fast

Mister clean 4/28/2024

This is our second Whirlpool dishwasher and it is even better than the first one
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

4 Stars

Works great, many options for cycles.

rose47 3/8/2024

Was included in the purchase of my new duplex style Townhouse, along with a matching stove and microwave. The dishwasher is easy to use, I do rinse as I live alone and rarely run daily. I then use the 1 hour wash and hard water soap levels. I was unable to install a new softener due to local costs. First time in over 30 years without a softener. Still, the dishes overall and inside dishwasher get clean, any calcium deposits inside easy clean off.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

New dishwasher

Terry 1/16/2024

We purchased a new home and new appliances and the dishwasher works like charm. Love it.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Dishwasher

Jerry 11/27/2023

We have only had the dishwasher for a week now, but it is a quality built machine. It runs quiet and seems to do the job so far.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Simply Great!

Koolhank 11/19/2023

Controls are easy to use. Strong deep clean! Huge capacity!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Kevin 11/12/2023

Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

4 Stars

Does the job but basic

LorH19 11/7/2023

Cleans decently but features and design are dated. Miss my Bosch.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

3 Stars

Replacement parts work

RJdishwasher 11/7/2023

The original dishwasher had to have several parts replaced. The replacement dishwasher has worked great for the last year
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Quiet and roomy

ChrisT 10/31/2023

I love this dishwasher and how roomy it is! So quiet too
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

3 Stars

Broken part allowed us to not do dishes for 3 week

DavetheWave 10/27/2023

Had a defective part. Warranty was voided and the repair tech came to replace the part free of charge. Thats a green flag
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

3 Stars

Not sure on what the issue is

Dishwasher 10/2/2023

I had high expectations for this as it replaced one that was 15 years old. The features are okay. The dishes aren™€™t getting as clean as they did from the old one though. The rinse aid dispenser has never worked. Now after only 2 years of ownership a major part has gone out. I™€™m so glad we purchased the noextended warranty.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

1 Stars

Scrap do NOT buy

Charles Normand 10/1/2023

After 18 months the motor is dead! Family of 3 so it goes about 3 times a week. Cheap
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

I love this dishwasher

UABuckeyeGirl 9/13/2023

We™€™ve had it for a year and are very happy with it. It™€™s quiet and runs very efficiently.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

2 Stars

Stays wet

Cootie 9/1/2023

Door doesn™€™t open properly, doesn™€™t stay down while loading. Load stays wet at end of cycle.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Great Features

BluIzz 8/22/2023

I purchased my dishwasher 3 years ago and it still runs perfectly. One of the best features I like about it is the utensil basket on the door rather than on the lower basket taking up a lot of space for dishes!!! This is the 3rd time I have purchased the same dishwasher model because of that feature...twice in California and now in Arizona!!!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Dishwasher

Ralph 8/9/2023

It works great and quiet. I would recommend this unit
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

4 Stars

Great features, super quiet.

Josh 8/8/2023

Our old dish washer broke and we went without one for three months. Never again! Love the machine. Wish it had a rinse cycle.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Quiet

Ret13 7/23/2023

This machine runs so quietly, we have to check to see if it's finished the cycle! Works very well. We don't rinse our plates (just scrape off the food!) yet everything comes out perfectly clean. Love it!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

I love my dishwasher, very easy to use.

FeliceS 7/22/2023

The builders did great with the choice of the Whirlpool dishwasher
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

great finish runs well

Sheri 7/18/2023

works really good. dishes come out spotless and seem cleaner than my old dishwasher
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

New home

Dan61 7/18/2023

Bought this for our new home and does a great job of cleaning the dishes
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

3 Stars

Ehhhh

Chris 7/12/2023

I'm not impressed with this dishwasher. It should have a third rack for small or delicate items; the cycle has to be selected for each use (rather than being pre-set on the last cycle used), and the silverware holder isn't user friendly.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Very quiet running!

Ronny 6/30/2023

It was in the new home we just bought, and we are delighted that it is a Wirlpool!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

2 Stars

Not a fan of the dishwasher

Diana 6/23/2023

I just moved into a brand new house. All of the appliances were builder choice. I should have upgraded. I previously had a Bosch dishwasher and loved it. The worst feature of this dishwasher is the container for the silverware which is in the door. Very inconvenient. The lower rack will not stay out because of this until you load it with something heavy. It is always wet behind the silverware container. The dishwasher is not particularly quiet especially when compared to the Bosch. it does do basic cleaning.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

3 Stars

Average dishwasher

Diana 6/10/2023

This dishwasher came with my new house so it was selected by the builder. I previously had a Bosch dishwasher that I loved. This worst feature of this dishwasher is the container for silverware. Its in the door of the dishwasher. It is difficult to pull out the bottom level of the dishwasher as it has to go over the silverware. Very awkward. Can sometimes be difficult to pull out the silverware holder if it gets caught up on silverware already in it.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

4 Stars

Good basic features

LMF67 6/5/2023

The dishwasher is not what I would have chosen - it came with the house. It works fine, though. The door drops down about halfway or so, so we have to be sure it™€™s closed to prevent this. We would prefer to leave it ajar so things don™€™t stink if they are left for awhile (the dishwasher is not full). Also, it does not have the option to raise and lower the top rack. I™€™ve also don™€™t prefer the utensils rack on the door.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

4 Stars

Overall performance

Jim75 5/26/2023

Have always had good results with Whirlpool priducts
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Very good dishwasher

Redd 5/21/2023

This dishwasher came built in my new mobile home. My dishes come out very clean, very pleased with it.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

teview

kim b 5/18/2023

great product. love it very quiet. recommend it. great price
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Great machine!

Kathee 5/14/2023

Love my new dishwasher! Cleans so much better than the old one. Love how it loads and accommodates different size dishes etc. Would definitely recommend.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

2 Stars

Doesn™€™t dry

Adair Failures 5/2/2023

Came with new house, so no choice in selection. However it doesn™€™t dry worth a crap. Buy something else
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

3 Stars

Notice a discoloration on the front door

Marty 4/28/2023

Before we moved into our new built home we noticed this discoloration on the front door. Was told by builder to get in touch with whirlpool warranty.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

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 Incentivized Review

1 Stars

À Ãviter à tout prix! Service client très mauvais.

NicolasBV 4/18/2023

Un vrai citron. Lave-vaisselle achetà en août 2022. En mars 2023, le moteur du lave-vaisselle ne fonctionne plus. Bien que je puisse comprendre que des avaries puissent survenir, la plus grande problÃmatique est avec le service à la clientèle et le service de garanti. Cela fait plus d'un mois que nous attendons pour la rÃparation du lave-vaisselle. La compagnie s'occupant d'honorer la garantie de Whirpool (Appliance Pro+) m'a dÃlibÃrÃment menti à plusieurs reprises me disant que le moteur Ãtait en livraison depuis plusieurs semaines. Or, le 17 avril je contacte Whirpool qui me dit que la pièce est en livraison depuis le 13 avril en rÃalitÃ... Je peux comprendre que des dÃlais de livraison puissent exister, mais mentir dÃliberemment aux clients c'est impardonnable. Si vous souhaitez vous procurer un appareil de qualità (qui ne fera pas dÃfaut après 6 mois d'usage) et surtout si vous souhaitez avoir un service de garanti et un service à la clientèle à la hauteur, je vous souhaite vivement d'aller voir ailleurs!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

Quiet.

Star 4/17/2023

Came with the house I had built. Great choice. Thanks great southern homes
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Quite and efficient

Gwenny 4/10/2023

Dishwasher is so quiet can barely hear it running. Dishes come out sparkling clean!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Works well

Dre Will 4/5/2023

I™€™m happy with this product and will buy again if needed
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

4 Stars

Great dishwasher

Washer 4/2/2023

Overall the machine does its job. But it doesn™€™t dry the dishes at all.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review