Dishwasher recommendations please!!!!!

[Bathsheba]

We've had: Asko, Miele and Dishlex (in different homes).... in that chronological order.

The Asko was great. Very quiet great washing results, never a problem... a solid reliable workhorse. Had a child lock.

The Miele was very expensive and very temperamental... kind of like a highly strung racehorse... looked beautiful, had all the features but at the end of the day didn't clean any better than our current Dishlex. It was super quiet though... and had an interior light too I think from memory which was nifty... and a cutlery tray. I only used expensive dishwashing powder too. Had a child lock.

The Dishlex: A very basic model with no digitals, just a dial. I mainly use Home Brand dishwashing powder but it isn't fussy... it gets on with the job. Noise is average, what you would expect for a DW. We've had it now for 6 years. Doesn't have a child lock.

I also have a preference for European brands... if I was you I'd be very tempted to try another top quality brand. But if I wanted to be safe I would return to Asko... but if I wanted something that will just do the job... no need for bells and whistles I'd buy a manual Dishlex.... and have probably a spare grand in $ to spend on something else!!!