Good to know it isn't on the chopping block, yet. I still have a couple of boxes and only use it in the vintage machines and occasionally in the modern ones to revive plastics and distain the interior. I'll hoard a few more boxes once it becomes available again.
"I get better results with Cascade gel augmented with STPP and it does not discolor or dull aluminum."
Interesting, I thought any aluminum in the dishwasher was completely off limits regardless of the detergent. In the past, I found non phosphate/non chlorine tabs and pods still discolored aluminum while experimenting with some junk pieces.