Are you willing to pre-wash? If so many dishwashers have a "quick wash" function (approx. 30 to 60 minutes).

You didn't list energy or water efficiency as a criteria but that's how most dishwashers are designed now. Full cycles on modern dishwashers sold for residential use are 2 hours (plus or minus) in order to meet energy and water efficiency standards.

We really like our Miele with its top rack for flatware. It is incredibly well designed and I can fit almost every knife, fork and spoon I own in one load.

sherri - I would consider the Miele professional. I am nervous that it is so specialized, that finding someone to repair it or getting parts might be an issue. Also, there weren't many reviews the last time I researched.

Stan - my husband is obsessed with pre-washing. I am trying to break him of that habit. :)

I wouldn't worry too much about parts and repair, IMHO. We own the Miele Little Giants. Granted I'm finishing the first year of ownership. I had a minor issue with the dryer, turned out to not be an issue at all. Miele sent out a pro division tech and overnighted the potential parts needed, the next day. I'm in western NC, the tech was in the triangle area- a 5 hr drive. Very prompt, very professional, and very knowledgeable of the product. You may want to call Miele pro and talk to them about your concerns. We have a 5 yr old Miele dishwasher (la Perla 2), very happy will it. We are in the beginning stages of remodel planning, it's staying. When it needs to replaced, I'll consider a pro version.

The problem is that a fast dishwasher needs a powerful motor, and those don't tend to be very quiet. Most dishwashers made nowadays will have much smaller motors than your JennAir, so while they will be significantly quieter, they will take much longer. Miele Professional is the exception but not sure how quiet it is. I can't find any advertising about how quiet it is.

I have seen the Miele Professional Dishwasher in a local showroom. They are really quiet. There was someone on the forum who owned them and had great things to say about the Dishwasher. If you can swing the price, go for it!

Thanks! What would be next in line if we don't go with the professional? Stick with Miele?

Yes, Miele. They're introducing a new line of machines that include a speed cycle that's 59 min. I use Sensor wash for most loads, which clocks in at around 2 hrs.

I'm the forum member that has the Miele Professional Dishwasher. I was in the same situation as the OP. I had planned for two units and could not make it work in my MCM home without spending tens of thousands of dollars and tearing out a slab floor. I stumbled on the Pro models by accident and decided to take a chance. It was the best money I ever spent. My model is PG8080i240V. It is incredibly fast.. The Universal (normal) cycle is about 32 minutes and what I use most. The ProSpeed cycle is a blistering 19 minutes and what I use for party prep and cleanup. If you have any questions, I'll try to answer them.