Electrolux EDW5505ESS 24 in. Built-in Dishwasher

Pros: Great styling, stainless interior, hidden buttons, extremely quiet--all at a darn good cost!
Cons: Only one small thing, some wear (start button) on the button pad after 3 years.

I bought this model when it was brand-spanking new on the market, during a kitchen renovation in the spring of 2006. It was part of the emerging Electrolux (a clever middle-market appliance brand) Icon series. I also bought the matching refrigerator. I ...

Pros: Design. Performance.
Cons: Price. Button sensitivity (low).

Very happy with this dishwasher. Dishes are sparkling clean, it looks great and will age well at least in the looks department.

Pros: Very, very quiet.Sleek styling.Blue light illuminates on floor when finished.
Cons: Silverware doesn't always fit in slots.Can't see control panel when running.

I wanted a dishwasher that was quiet as we entertain a lot and I am tired of all the noise the dishwasher makes.  I can't tell you how many times the kids have opened it not realizing that it is actually running!  The only time I hear it is when the water is draining and that is not very loud.  In order to allow the top rack to adjust there are 4 (2 on each side) plastic parts that take up some of the room where I stack my glasses.  I can only put juice glasses in these 4 spots as nothing else fits.  My silverware has a wide base, so knives and forks only fit when you flip open the slots for the silverware.