Hey Roc, I'm still using Miele Tabs--figured "if it aint broke, why fix it...?" I cut mine in half using Wusthoff kitchen shears--they slice through the tabs (and their wrappers) like the proverbial butter. LOL I cut a handful or so at once, and store the cut halves in a small deli container. If I'm running a particularly full/dirty load, I'll sometimes use two halves, or use one "large" half and add some of the powder that has collected at the bottom of the container to the dispenser. The last time I ordered the tabs, I got a great online deal on them, so got 2 or 3 pkgs. They last a long time since I cut the tabs in half and run the DW 4-5 days/wk on avg.

Well, at least you're not the only one having this problem: http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/3137977/no-drawers-next-to-or-beneath-your-cooktop-range-on-purpose FWIW, as for security settings. I use ghostery, which often has to be turned off to use a website at all, but have never seen the error.

If you add cover panels, the message is still there. However, if you add the piece called "filler base" between the cabinets and the range on either side, the error message will go away. The "filler pieces and panels" options are in the cabinet menu, below countertops. The error message appears when there are no upper cabinets in the plan at all, so it is not related to uppers. The clerk should not dismiss this question, I would want a good clear answer on something that is defined as a safety feature.

Simply because I can't recall them, genius - I was too busy trying to cook and keep the thing going to feed a gaggle of kids rather than take down notes with a view to perhaps hopping on a forum later in the day. Alternatives only came into the equation afterwards when I discussed the problem with the school and pastor. Anything else constructive you'd like to add, rain cloud?