I miss the pre "energy efficient" dishwashers of 20 yrs ago that actually cleaned the dishes with lots of water and lasted over 4 yrs... We replaced a highly rated 4 yr old dishwater that stopped cleaning the top rack with this highly rated dishwasher. It has done a mediocre job since the day it was installed. We scrape our dishes (as recommended to save water). About 80-90% come out clean. The rest have dried food debris. I am using environmentally incorrect phosphate containing detergent, rinse aid, occasional vinegar. Cleaning out the filter is a pain. Save your money and buy an old used dishwasher that uses lots of water. ITS NOT ENERGY EFFICIENT IF YOU HAVE TO WASH OR RINSE THE DISHES PRIOR TO PUTTING THEM IN A "DISHWASHER" OR THEY HAVE TO BE WASHED BY HAND AFTER THEY COME OUT OF THE DISHWASHER. -Marcie, North Canton, Ohio
