LG brings a new take on smudge-proof stainless to its high-end dishwasher (pictures)

Complete with a black stainless steel finish that resists fingerprints, the LG LDT9965BD looks the part of a $1,200 dishwasher, and it walks the walk as well -- cleaning up to its premium billing. Click through for details on how this sleek-looking appliance balances appearance, features and performance.

The LG LDT9965BD has a powerful motor and six cycle options.

It's interior can hold up to 15 place settings, and has a variety of options for flexible loading, including fold-down tines. Here's the bottom rack, loaded with our dishes.

Here's the loaded upper rack.

Stem holders fold down on the right to keep the wine glasses in place.

You can also lift up the upper rack if you need more room for tall dishes on the bottom.

If you want the tall dishes on top, lift the lever on either side of the rack and it'll drop back down.

The LG LDT9965BD makes the most of its space by including a third rack for silverware and small dishes.

Once everything the dishes are loaded, add detergent and rinse aid.

Select your cycle and the display on the left of the hidden control panel will show an estimated runtime.

Certain cycles make use of steam which sprays out of this orange vent on the left of the tub.

Close it up when you're ready to go, and the LG LDT9965BD will power through grime. It scored an impressive 90 percent cleaning average on our tests.