Well,
I was like the rest of you about being able to see the controls, buttons, etc. However, when I first had seen the Bosch dishwasher that I currently have, It was in my Partner's brothers house. They had just redone their kitchen and she got the bosch. Stainless Steel front, fully intergrated. After being able to use it for a week, (she allowed me to take over the loading and unloading of the machine), I was sold. My mahcine does not have a count down indicator or progress lights. There are only 6 buttons on the top of the door. The On/Off button, then Top Rack Only, Power Scrub Plus, Regular Wash, Delicate/Econo, Rinse & Hold--that's it. I just love it. One button to push, Close the door,and WOOOOOOSSSHHHHHH----clean, sparkling dishes.