A good dishwasher let down by cheap plastic parts
3/5
Let me start off by saying I'm really impressed with how well this cleans now that I've got it set up the way I like, but I'm not convinced of its long term durability.
Many of the parts that would typically be metal on a dishwasher - such as the worktop mounts, door catch(???) and parts of the rails - are replaced with cheap ABS plastic. I'm not convinced these parts will last long term - the left side worktop mount has already cracked after a few months and it's falling out from under the counter while I wait for a replacement part.
The cutlery tray was utterly useless for cleaning, and with it in place the upper drawer would have to be on the low setting. This means the lower drawer would not be able to take even a medium size plate without obstructing the spray rods. Fortunately, the upper drawer can be lifted up about 5cm if the cutlery tray is removed. So the first thing we did was bin the cutlery tray, buy a proper cutlery carrier for the bottom drawer, and raise the upper drawer. Only downside is that the second drawer is raised - again - on flimsy ABS plastic risers, so it is prone to collapsing back to the lower setting when moving the drawer.
But I really can't fault how well it cleans now that I've done the above. I've never had a dishwasher so effective at removing even the worst caked on leftovers. It's just a shame it's let down by corner cutting - I will be buying a different brand next time.