I keep forgetting that there is a half-load option. I use the powder so I suppose I'd be able to do it easily.

but I hear you on the configuration of the Bosch. I like the top flatware rack, and the middle rack, but the bottom rack is ridiculous. Why can't the racks be interchangeable among brands?

At the dealer, the interior of the display dishwasher was so packed you thought you could get 3 complete sets of dishes in one load. Of course they had it packed with those Chinese made dishes that are flat and 1/4 inch thick; the ones where the sauce slides off as you carry it to the table and ends up in your dinner guest's lap:))

I am going to try to wash a half load minus the red ball as that is too difficult to cut in half and see what happens. What kind of detergent do you use and does it get things clean?

Inga

Obviously not too many people are interested but....I ran a half load with a half a whatever...I cut the silly thing in half including the red ball,,, a major problem. Ran the dishwasher and everything came out aok. Now I have to admit, I did not have alot of greasy dirty pans just ordinary dirty dishes. What it does tell me that to have a so so filled load with so so dirty dishes, a half of the detergent pod and running it at a half load is more than enough. Interesting!!

Inga