Our previous dishwasher was also a Bosch and it also did a great job. The water heating element began to malfunction so we replaced it with this one. The middle rack is roomier than the previous one, which we really like. Also the top rack for small items has been very useful. It is extremely quiet. The day it was installed I baked a chicken and decided to put the baking rack that I used in the dishwasher without washing it. It came out clean! We were pleasantly surprised. It also cleans starch off pots and pans used for potatoes and pasta. We use a water softener also. We highly recommend Bosch dishwashers.