I paid quite a bit for this Kenmore Elite with Quiet Guard II, paid extra for the "BLACK" color to match all the other Kenmore's in my kitchen too. But it was a lemon from the start. Many mechanical problems. I have had the Sear's repairman here over six times, once was even a supervisor with the repair guy because they could not figure out what was wrong. Sears extended the warranty for two extra years because of all the problems so the service was good, as usual, but the machine is not one I will recommend to anyone.
When it DOES run, it is quiet as a mouse! So that part is good, but the first year was horrible with it breaking down constantly.
I would not recommend this one to anyone, try a different Kenmore!