Don't know why all the negative reviews on this dishwasher.  I had this same previous version which lasted over 20 years in our previous home.  The Fridgedaire we just replaced this with was making a high pitched whine so decided to replace it before we had a flood.  If you know how to load it and use both detergent cups, it has no problem washing dishes.  You should also run the hot water before you start dishwasher to get all cold water out of line before starting.  It's not the quietest, but it is much quieter than the 2004 we just replaced it with.  And the dry option is adequate.   If you are having problems with it washing, then you are overloading it.  It's just the 2 of us and I was every 2 days, with no problems.