Everything comes out clean and dry including plastic containers/lids etc (half load still has some water on items with deep wells). Very impressed with the cleaning aspect - no more scrubbing pots before putting them in the dishwasher - love it! It is whisper quiet - we put it on at night before going to bed and you cannot hear a thing, I have to put my ear up to it to listen to see if it is on! Only complaint - the runners feel cheap compared to other Brands, so gives a cheap feel to the drawers, but doesn't impact on the machine itself. Height adjustable drawers and folding fins makes packing the dishwasher versatile - no more hand washing things that don't fit! Love this machine!