Product review (1 stars): BUYER BEWARE.
I am SO unhappy with this purchase (only 3 years new) for exactly the same reasons others indicate in their posts.  We paid MORE to avoid this type of problem and have an "outstanding" dishwasher.  Fail!  The control panel is not working.  I called a local repairman who said that he cannot deal with these "computerized" types of appliances.  He further stated that these companies make their appliances impossible for repair, except by their technicians.  Kitchen Aide wants to charge me $269.95 for someone to come and repair the machine.  She says that "it seems to be the control board".  I asked if this is a common problem and Lisa (Kitchen Aide "Customer Service") basically said yes, and then changed her mind to "1-2" dishwashers occasionally by the end of the conversation. I asked if her company cares about their reputation in the eyes of their customers.  She diligently avoided the question with the response, "it is your right to do what you want to do about this."  Well, what I want to do is save others the hassle.  I won't buy another Kitchenaid/Whirlpool product in my lifetime.