Product review (5 stars): just like original equipment
This basket was identical to what originally came with my Maytag dishwasher.  This time I will leave the slotted top in place (I had removed it when I purchased the dishwasher new).  Evidently if you don't, and you put your knifes in point down (who doesn't that has kids around??) the blade of the knives will eventually cut through the plastic bottom.  With the slotted top it prevents the knives from touching the bottom.  Lesson leared.