It is an ENERGY STAR qualified device which means it uses less water and less electricity than normal washers, making it cost only $26-$34 dollars a year to operate. It has QuietGuard insulation which minimizes the dishwasher noise down to 59dBA. The Kenmore 1383 includes the Tall Tub design which allows it to accommodate larger dishware, such as pots, tall platters, over-sized dinner plates and other hard to wash items. It uses a SmartWash Cycle to customize the energy, time and water for each individual load and has a Fast Wash Cycle, which gets the dishes done quickly when needed. It has nylon racks which are easier on the dishes, reducing the wear and tear on them.