Product review (5 stars): Extremely quiet and cleans well
I bought this model to replace a prior bosch dishwasher that lasted 13 years of everyday use. This model does everything my last model did and more. I rarely do any pre-wash on the dishes and I have yet to have one come out dirty (same with my last bosch). To say this is quiet is an understatement. If there is any other noise in the room like a refrigerator or talking you will not hear this unit run (be sure to install the two bottom covers along with the noise insulation thats provided). Its very quiet. Lots of adjustments in the rack as well as height and many wash options. The front controls are a big plus and something I was looking for rather than the hidden. Most of the time I use the quick wash (approx 30 mins) and that is all thats needed. Plastics don't dry but that was the case with my old unit as well, everything else dries fine though. This was also the #1 ranked unit in CR beating out some much more expensive models. I am quite shocked by the poor reviews here as virtually every review on other sites are excellent. Not sure whats up with that but mine has performed exactly as I expected. If something changes I always update reviews and will answer any questions if someone adds a comment that needs a response.

One of the other reviewers stated the bottom rack will not hold heavy dishes. Makes me wonder if they have their models mixed up. The bottom rack actually does not have rails but rides atop molded runners pressed into the stainless steel sides. I am not sure what kind of weight it would take to have the rack come off but surely the rack would bend before the sides give out. I can push down on it will a lot of force and its solid. I would think you could safely load 50 pounds of weight in the lower rack without any issues at all.

Update 5/23/2012

I am close to a year owning this and have had no issues. Still quiet and cleans like it did on the first wash. Use it 3 to 4 times a week. I use the powerball tablets as suggested in the manual. No negatives to report.

Update 3/16/2013

Still running like new. No issues !

Update 12/5/2013

Still going strong. No problems or issues.