I didn't pause and check the KA as a matter of normal course. Only in cases of an exceptionally tough item. ;-) For example, a baked-on 9x13 or 11x14 dish that was standing vertical such that direct spray-force didn't reach the lower edge, I'd rotate it 180° during the main wash. I did miss the ConstantRinse for flushing bits of debris from the bottom of cups/glasses. That, plus continued circulation during water heating, would have pushed it right up to perfection, IMHO.