This baffle fits so tightly, with such small openings for water, that the water doesn't drain, resulting in a sink that fills with dirty water when I'm simply trying to rinse vegetables or wash a pan. In addition, food must be manually stuffed into the disposer, with a wooden spoon or something. The force of running water doesn't chase it down the drain as in a normal disposer. The idea of putting the baffle in a dishwasher is terrific -- I just wish it were a baffle that worked. I may just cut out a portion of it, but for such an expensive machine that seems ridiculous.