I've been needing this dishwasher my whole life. This is the best dishwasher we've ever owned. First of all, I don't know how I ever lived without that third top shelf for spatulas, tongs, big knives, and tiny bowls. It's amazing. Secondly, this dishwasher has room for ALL our dishes...everything in the sink fits in the dishwasher! Thirdly, it really does an excellent job of cleaning, and even tells you when you need to add rinse aid. Everything comes out clean and nothing needs to be redone. My husband even commented that he hasn't seen our silverware this shiny since we bought it over 20 years ago! It's the quietest machine in our house, which is a plus, too. And it's beautiful. It's really worth every penny and I've already recommended it to all my friends.