So, at least the KA fridge is still okay? (From seven years ago, it likely will have been is a Whirlpool fridge with slightly different cosmetics and a longer warranty on the sealed systems.)

On the microwave, you might want to read the story linked below which Consumer Reports published a couple of weeks ago.

Water not getting to the DW? You mean the DW comes on and the LEDs light up but no water flows? I suppose you have already checked the water supply line to be sure the valve is not off and that the line is not plugged. If the line is okay, it is something internal, such as a failed pump or a burned out circuit on the controller board. My thought would be this: if the cost of replacing the conroller or pump is going to be $300 or more, I'd buy a new dishwasher.

Of course, there also is a controversy over controller board burnouts and fires with Whirlpool made DWs which includes KA branded units. Use "Whirlpool + dishwasher + fire + CPSC" as your search string if you want to research this further.

Bosch DWs are mostly well reviewed here. Had one (SHU3 series) for 15 years until the controller board died last summer. Replacement boards were no longer available according to the parts houses that I checked. Replaced the old DW (which will become a smoker) with a 500 series (SHE55M). It works very well but the loading pattern is different and took some getting used to. If you want to research these further, I recall a recent (within the last month) thread discussing the 500 series models. But, maybe you've already seen it?

Here is a link that might be useful: After denial, Whirlpool admits microwave self-starts can occur

This post was edited by JWVideo on Wed, Feb 20, 13 at 13:43

DD bought a KA DW just over a year ago. She has had it serviced 4 times. It shuts itself off. New computer board replace X 3. They refuse to replace the DW. Actually stated that it is cheaper to replace the part repeatedly than replace. The part may be free but since the warranty is over they charge over $100 for each service call plus her time off from work.

Thank you for sharing the Consumer Reports article. I had not seen it.

Such a shame that they won't consider the recall.

The oven issue is along the same lines - I've heard from too many people - including our local appliance salesman, that the KA self clean cycle is defective.

While I normally don't go for extended warranties, I think they have scared me into them for our next purchase - regardless of manufacturer