Whirlpool WDT750SAKZ

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20260511-39B4E-2147319508. Severity: No Incident, No Injury. Matched catalog product: Whirlpool WDT750SAKZ. Source model text: WDT750SAKZ2. Incident: My Whirlpool dishwasher (Model WDT750SAKZ2, purchased February 12, 2025) has developed active rust and peeling paint on the front door panel after approximately 15 months of normal household use. The rusting panel is physically adjacent to the dishwashing interior, creating a plausible risk of rust flaking and metal particle contamination of dishes, cookware, and food-contact surfaces. This is not cosmetic wear it is a material failure of the factory coating on a relatively new appliance. Whirlpool has denied the warranty claim and refused to replace the defective panel. This defect pattern appears consistent with documented complaints on consumer review platforms involving the same model. No abrasive cleaners or chemical solvents were used at any time.

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20260723-E7659-2147313506. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Product: Whirlpool WDT750SAKZ (Whirlpool Eco Series 24-in Top Control Built-in Dishwasher (Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel) with third rack, sensory cycle with AI Intelligent wash, soak and clean.). Incident: Our whirlpool dishwasher was running a normal wash and dry cycle when we began smelling smoke in our house. After searching for several minutes, we determined it was coming from the dishwasher. A dishwasher-safe plastic lid fell onto the heating element, ignited, and caused a fire inside the dishwasher. The unit was being used for standard household dishwashing. No one was operating it manually as it was mid cycle. There were no injuries. The unit had been installed only 18 days before this happened. The heating element and surrounding area show scorching and melted plastic residue as a result. I have photos documenting the damage. I contacted Whirlpool, they sent a link to the product instruction manual and stated that plastic items falling onto the heating element are not a safety concern. They did not provide a clear resolution other than telling me to scrape off the heating element with a wooden spoon and run a rinse cycle with [REDACTED] dishwasher cleaner.