I have a brand new Miele - well, 1 1/2 years old - and it also has a
top-wash only option. I've used it for small loads, and it works well,
however I don't think that cleaning anything left on the bottom rack can be
avoided (not that you'd want to... just citing my observation).

On the whole, my Miele is the most quiet, best at filtering hard water, and
best cleaning, dishwasher I've ever had. And, I hope I don't have to look
forward to the heating problem the original poster is having with their
older model.

Sharon


"Gini" > wrote in message
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> "Viviane" > wrote in message
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>> Not had that one yet. Thanks for the warning.
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>> We moved into our new apartment about 6 months ago and inherited a Miele
>> dishwasher that is probably the same vintage. The oven and microwave are
>> probably the same age and work really well but I'm very disappointed with
>> the dishwasher. It doesn't seem to hold as much as the Bendix we used to
>> have and doesn't always get things as clean as it should. We're planning
>> to redo the kitchen in the new year and a new dishwasher is on the list -
>> Fisher & Paykel 2 drawer, which suits our lifestyle better. In the
>> Australian summer I don't like leaving the dirty dishes in the dishwasher
>> for a couple of days until it's full. The Miele dishwasher doesn't seem
>> to have a rinse cycle only.
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> My Bosch has a "top rack only" wash which might be another option for you.
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