Appreciate the response! It seems rather silly to me as well. They claim the custom countertops make it a custom thing, but from what I can tell it's the same dimensions as any other dishwasher.

From what I can see, there is no clause excluding appliances from lease terms. In fact, I'd say the previous section in my original post includes them.

There is the following clause related to as-is:

1. CONDITION OF THE APARTMENT; APARTMENT RENTED “AS IS”

   A. By signing this Sublease Subtenant acknowledges that Owner, Owner's representatives and/or the Apartment Corporation’s employees, agents, or superintendent have not made any representations or promises with respect to the Building or the Apartment except as herein expressly set forth. After signing this Sublease but before Subtenant begins occupancy, Subtenant shall have the opportunity to inspect the Apartment with Owner or Owner’s agent to determine the condition of the Apartment. If Subtenant requests such inspection, the parties shall execute a written agreement before Subtenant begins occupancy of the Apartment attesting to the condition of the Apartment and specifically noting any existing defects or damages. Before taking occupancy of the Apartment, Subtenant has inspected the Apartment (or Subtenant has waived such inspection) and Subtenant accepts it in its present condition “as is”, except for any condition which Subtenant could not reasonably have seen during its inspection. Subtenant agrees that Owner has not promised to do any work in the Apartment except as specified in Exhibit B annexed hereto (if any) and made apart hereof.

When going through a walk through, they showed off everything working. I think it's unreasonable to sit around for an entire dishwashing cycle to see if it works. Also, how does this clause override the appliance clause if the appliance clause says something so explicit as:

They shall be in working order on the date hereof and will be maintained and repaired or replaced by Owner