A:AnswerNO, I was disipointed to learn this, until I understood why. The interior is a one piece poly material that insures no leaks, which is why Paykel chose this over SS
A:AnswerIt has a receptacle for powder, but it provides a little tray that you can insert into the flatware cage that allows you to use tablet or packet soap as well.
A:AnswerYes! Better than most standard washers. They come with various inserts that are easy to put in and take out. With most or all inserts removed, I can use a drawer for cookware that never fit in a standard dishwasher, such as large skillets, my wok, my stock pot, etc. I have nerve problems in my hands and just can’t do much hand washing. Like any other dishwasher, I recommend washing cookware before any residue dries and hardens, or do a rinse only cycle to soften them before a regular cycle. I had my stacked drawers dishwasher for 10 years and miss them! I recently sold that home, snd when I replace the dishwasher in the home I bought, it will be a Fisher & Paykel stacked drawer set.
A:AnswerThe manufacturer does not recommend using the soap cubes. Their recomendation is to use powdered dishwasher soap. I use one teaspoon of powdered soap in each of the two soap receptacles.