Product review (4 stars): Great machine too bad made in China!
I am glad I did not read these reviews prior to buying this product. Reading them it seems most of the complaints can be boiled down to RTFM (read the freaking manual). Having done so I am happy to report that other than being a little "touchy" I really see nothing to complain about in regard to the control panel
I installed this device after our Bosch (forget model number but suffice to say VERY high end model actually top of the line at time) gave it up after 10 years. I looked long and hard and REALLY wanted another Bosch, or a Samsung or LG. However stores simply do not stock anything anymore. I made a chance stop at our local Menard's store and found this. So I literally bought it on a whim and it was on closeout for a VERY cheap price.
Now on to how it works; This unit cleans everything as well or better than the Bosch it replaced. It is (for the record) a 50 DB machine while our Bosch was a 47 DB unit. Frankly I really cannot tell the difference. This one is quieter (at times) and not at others than the Bosch. Overall I am very pleased here.
My only real dissatisfaction(s) here are the exposed heating element, and slightly less efficient in energy and water use. The Bosch had a more effective heater while this one recommends running hot water at the sink to "prime" it. I have done both and don't notice any difference in performance. Even VERY dirty stainless steel pans come out sparkling clean (we just select automatic cycle). Also it dries just fine thank you. I noticed people gripe about this on the Bosch machines as well. Again people RTFM! Follow directions and this machine (as the Bosch) does a wonderful job (without releasing all that steam under the cabinet) as "vented" models do.
So by and large this is a fine machine. Is it an $800 machine? Not in my opinion. But as a $500 machine? I am quite pleased. One other gripe.......................China?! Common Electrolux! What kind of Swedish company builds stuff in China?! This is a MAJOR ongoing gripe of just about everything I see anymore. I am SICK of stuff made in China! So much so had I seen the box PRIOR to buying this machine I would NOT have bought it no matter how good it is. Simply because it is made in China!