The Quiet PartnerĀ I is not very quiet & the cycles run very long. However it does clean fairly efficiently. There are 4 cycles: "Pots & Pans", "Normal", "Light" and "Rinse Only". You have two heating options: "High-Temp Wash" and "Heated Dry". One helpful tool is the time delay. You have the option to time delay the cycle of your choice by 2, 4 or 6 hours. Another useful tool is the indicator lights for when the machine is "Washing", "Drying" and "Clean". While the Quiet Partner 1 has it's pro's and con's, there are many newer, quieter versions available today.