Product review (5 stars): Beauty, Braun and Brains
I did a lot of research before buying and the reviews were correct. Miele is solidly made (stainless steel interior for one thing), and works wonderfully. The 18" size is great because I can run it without having to wait for a huge load. Also, large pots and pans will fit but I personally wash them by hand so I'd have to wait a long time to fill up a traditional dishwasher. You can also wash only 1/2 a load (which is the the 2 top trays - dishes and flatware) which is perfect for a small group of 2-4. Bigger loads, of course would use the entire dishwasher. The Miele is only 18" wide yet has more jets than most standard diswashers. The flatware tray is the best I've ever seen. Instead of sitting upright as most do, it is a pullout tray, with section for knives etc, much like a flatware chest. It's easy to load and keeps flatware separated making them come out CLEAN!
The custom front panel is easily applied and can be whatever you wish - wood to match your cabinets, a chalkboard in a frame, a magnetic board, stainless steel... whatever your imagination wants.
I love it.