Product review (5 stars): I'm Pleased
I purchased this dishwasher from the local home improvement store, and I couldn't be happier with it so far.  I was initially looking at the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Whirlpool-WDT910SAYM/dp/B005BHSW3Y/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Whirlpool WDT910SAYM</a>, but the only meaningful difference I could see was that model had a stainless steel interior for an extra $200.  Maybe it's worth it, but I don't know.  Clean dishes are clean dishes, in my mind.

Installation of this dishwasher is also pretty easy.  You have to buy the inflow hoses and connectors, but the home improvement store knows this and they have a kit already prepared with every connector you'd ever need.  The Whirlpool dishwashers require a larger brass connector than other brands, but it's in the kit and very easy to hook up.  Also, there are several good videos on youtube showing how to install this very model.  It took me a couple of hours to take out the old unit and install this one, but I was washing dishes much more quickly than I had anticipated.

My only concern about this dishwasher is the latch.  It works fine (for now), but it's a plastic latch.  It's actually in place out-of-the-box, but I thought it was a temporary shipping latch.  I even went back to the store to look at the latch on the floor model to make sure I wasn't missing something.  It's there already.  All you do is pull.  I thought it should have some sort of "lock" on it, but it doesn't.  Just push shut and pull open (the first couple of pulls are a little stiff).  Because it's plastic and easily removable, I'm tempted to order a replacement part right now while I'm thinking about it.  Who knows?  The latch will probably work fine for 20 years?

As far as noise is concerned, this unit is MUCH quieter than the freight train that was my old model.  Simple conversation or watching TV in the same room while the dishwasher is running isn't a problem.  You can hear it, but it isn't overly intrusive.  As far as cleaning is concerned, like the other reviewer I don't "wash" the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.  So far, everything has come out spotless.  There is also much more room in this thing than I had in my mid 90's model Kennmore.  I don't pay much attention to changes in dishwasher technology over time, but all this additional room has been a welcome surprise.

Obviously, I won't be completely sure of the durability of this unit for many more years.  However, I am very pleased with this unit so far.