LaPerla represents a culmination of over 107 years of appliance production experience - 75 years specifically in the dishwasher category - and presents the very best operational features, basket configurations and technical attributes Miele has to offer. As a matter of fact, it is the most feature-rich and quietest dishwasher Miele has ever produced. Aesthetically speaking, LaPerla is a work of art and can easily incorporate into virtually any kitchen decor. The control panel, which utilizes state-of-the-art and proprietary Miele Navitronic technology, is available in white, black or stainless steel finish. The door panel is also adaptable to accept a custom, integrated panel to match your unique kitchen cabinetry or you may elect to endow it with a traditional white, black or stainless door panel... the choice is yours to make. The interior boasts Miele's new highly flexible upper and lower basket configuration - suitable for 14 place settings of china. Way up top, the revolutionary separate cutlery tray, which is now split to allow cleaning tall items underneath, is available to house a generous amount of flatware and cooking utensils. With split and adjustable racks and inserts abound, LaPerla is flexible and easy to adapt to specific loading needs. It even comes with a unique Multi-Function Basket what is specifically designed to hold baby bottles! No baby, no problem... the basket is a great repository for small, odd-shaped items as well. At Miele, they feel that technology without ease-of-use is no technology at all. That's why they saved the latest advancement in operational control for debut on their flagship dishwasher product... LaPerla. Navitronic is a touch control operational system that gives you immediate access to many useful wash programs and options. In less than three commands the dishwasher is on. Knowing which program is best for removing a stubborn food type is just a program away. Eight specialty wash cycles are programmed to do battle with specific food items like cheese and starch. Additionally, specialty was cycles are available and labeled under dish or stemware name. For example the Plastics and China & Crystal are available. Navitronic puts all of the latest dishwashing technology right at your fingertips in a friendly menu system that's as easy-to-use as your car stereo. The spotless care of your fine dish and stemware is priority one for Miele dishwashers. Our unique water softening system and AutoSensor controls ensure these results. A key additive, dishwasher salt, is required to support this system. In the LaPerla, the compartment to fill the salt additive is conveniently located in the door so filling the unit and maintaining the performance of your dishwasher is so easy.