Bosch Dishwasher Review
A Bosch dishwasher comprises German engineering with
quality and longevity and is quite popular on the European and American market.
Did you know?
Bosch is a German company with a long tradition: founded in 1886 in Stuttgart Robert Bosch (1861- 1942) stated that his aim was to produce products that are superior in every aspect.
His philosophy is being reflected in all products of this globally manufacturing company. The Bosch Group is operating in the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods and power tools and in the field of building technology.
"BSH Bosch and Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH, in which Bosch and Siemens each hold a 50% share, is one of the world's top three companies in the household appliances industry.
In Germany and Western Europe, BSH is the market leader. Its portfolio includes the principal brand names Bosch and Siemens, Gaggenau, Neff, Thermador, Constructa, Viva, and ufesa brands, and further six regional brands.
Bosch household appliances for the North American market are mainly manufactured at its factory near New Bern, NC.
Its competitors include Viking Range, Sub-Zero Refrigerator, Wolf Appliance (a division of Sub-Zero Refrigerator), Dacor, and Miele.
Although Bosch is a German brand, most of the new appliances are not made in Germany, but in Spain or Turkey." (For more interesting details see also wikipedia.org)
With a Bosch dishwasher you get a quality product packed with innovative technologies:
Performance, resource saving and energy efficiency are key features.
A Bosch dishwasher offers excellent and reliable washing performance and a good variety of programs and
features.
All models shut-off automatically, if the door is opened during the washing operation.
However, a child-lock is not present in all models.
They are very energy efficient and use less water than most other makes.
Noise emission is kept very low, so they are ideal for open-plan kitchens or combined kitchen/living areas.
A low is the lack of a self cleaning filter. The filter needs to be cleaned out manually in a regular interval.
If this is not done from time to time, washing performance will decrease obviously.
Cycle time is between 115 and 135 min. depending on the individual model.
If a soil sensor is built in, water consumption will be adjusted to the grade of soiled goods.
So it should save water, but this is not totally proofed yet in tests under every-day conditions.
A downside of this feature is that a washing cycle can take longer depending on how soiled goods are.
Loading capacity and flexibility are good, adjustable upper racks and tines and flatware slots and silver ware baskets help to store a considerable load easily.
Bosch dishwashers are excellent performers with a low noise emission.
Beside this a Bosch dishwasher operates very energy- and water efficiently.
Price range is between est. $540 - $1550.
Best Models
On the American market are at the moment three model ranges available: Ascenta, Evolution and Integra.
Comparison of Technological Features of Bosch Dishwasher Ranges:
| Feature | Ascenta | Integra | Evolution |
| Appearance | Stainless Steel Interior with polypropylene base that is much more durable, food and color proof. | Stainless Steel Interior | Stainless Steel Interior |
| Performance | QuickWash-- washes in 30 minutes a slightly soiled, small load. |
- AutoSuperWash sensor system that adjusts water consumption and temperature (between 130 - 150 F) to level of soil ness of load. It can also determine, if a second fresh water cycle is needed, measuring the clarity of the wash water.
- AutoDelicateWash washes delicate china with care.
- ExtremeWash washes heavily soiled loads and hard to remove food remains by adjusting the amount of water and the temperature needed to get clean and sanitized results.
- PartyWash 30 minute-light soiled washing program.
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- AutoSuperWash
- AutoDelicateWash
- ExtremeWash
- PartyWash
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| Convenience | - EasyLoad Standard Racks
- Standard Silverware Basket
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- Extra Capacity 14 place settings
- Rackmatic® - adjustable upper rack (even if loaded), that can be lowered or lifted to a max. space of 14" in the bottom or 10" on the upper rack.
- Extra Tall Item Sprinkler the upper rack can be removed totally, which gives a 22" tall space for very large items. The extra tall sprinkler does distribute water evenly over the wash load.
- StainlessSteel Tall Tub interior space 22", high quality stainless steel interior
- Platinum Premium Racks rack coating out of platinum coated nylon. Foldable tines in lower rack.
- XLFlexible two-piece silverware basket
- Cleartouch® - Control panel smooth, flush and easy to clean
- Sturdy Door especially reinforced door for more durability
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- Extra Capacity
- Rackmatic®
- Extra Tall Item Sprinkler
- StainlessSteel Tall Tub
- Platinum Premium Racks
- XLFlexible, two-piece silverware basket
- Cleartouch®
- Sturdy Door
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| Efficiency |
- Annual energy consumption: 300 kWh
- Flow through water heater ? a Bosch dishwasher channel 100% of the water through tight coils in a special heating unit. The Water gets heated faster and more energy efficiently up to 161 F than dishwasher with a conventional heating system can do.
- Condensation drying ? dishes are dried with the heat of the hot, last rinsing water. Moisture condenses on the stainless steel tub walls and is drained.
- EnergyStar qualified
- NSF certified
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- Annual energy consumption: 190 kWh - most energy efficient dishwasher
- EcoSense® - is a sensor system that is able to determine the level of soil ness in the wash water. It also automatically shuts down fresh water fills, if they are not needed.
- Flow through water heater
- Condensation drying
- EnergyStar qualified
- NSF certified
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- Annual energy consumption: 190 kWh - most energy efficient dishwasher
- EcoSense®
- Flow through water heater
- Condensation drying
- EnergyStar qualified
- NSF certified
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Silence:
The sound reduction and sound insulation system consists out of three parts: Two-Pump Motor System, Suspension Motor and Insulation.
(Insulation varies by model.)
|
- 53 db
- Two-Pump Motor System - two separate pumps for washing and draining. This reduces vibrations and noise significantly.
- Suspension Motor - suspensions with rubber hammocks help to diminish and absorb even further any vibration and noise.
- Insulation - comprises 3 layers: metal, cotton fiber and heavy-duty bitumen.
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- 42 db (quietest dishwasher manufactured in US)
- Two-Pump Motor System
- Suspension Motor
- Insulation
- Solid molded base - the single-piece base absorbs sound and prevents leaks by automatically shutting down if water is detected in the base.
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- 800 series: 42 db,
500 series: 48 db,
300 series: 54 db
- Two-Pump Motor System
- Suspension Motor
- Insulation
- Solid molded base
- InfoLight Bosh dishwasher top models are very quiet. As a reminder they are on, a light beams onto the floor during operation
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| Automation |
- 3 - 5 Wash cycles - depending on model
- Delay start option - 19 - 24 hour timer allows programming the start of a wash cycle.
- Optidry® - a sensor system detects the presence of a rinse agent and measures its level in the dispenser. It also adjusts automatically the final water temperature and washes cycle for best results.
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- Optidry® option
- Delay start option
- Variable spray pressure - this system is able to adjust water pressure to the selected wash program: it is lower for AutoDelicateWash or Glass care cycles and stronger for AutoSuperWash, Auto Plus and Extreme Wash.
- Load sensing system - some models have got a load sensing feature that detects the amount and composition of a load. It helps to save water and energy by adjusting water temperature and cycle time.
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- Optidry® option
- Delay start option
- Variable spray pressure>
- Load sensing system
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| Safety |
- (varies by model)
- Overflow protection
- No exposed heating element - the Flow Through Water Heating element is not installed in the tub. This helps to avoid plastic items on the lower rack from melting.
- Child lock - is a control lock to prevent little children from changing cycle programs during operation.
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- Aquastop® Leak Protection - a leak sensor detects any leaks in the solid molded base. Is there a leak, it stops operation immediately and pumps out all water automatically. Water damage on kitchen floors can be avoided.
- PerfectDoor® with Autoclose? - this feature
- No exposed heating element
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- Aquastop® Leak Protection
- PerfectDoor® with Autoclose
- No exposed heating element
- Child lock - In 800 series this is a Latch lock system that prevents little children from opening the dishwasher door.
- In the 500 and 300 series this is a control lock system that helps to prevent little children from altering wash programs during operation.
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Buying a Bosch Dishwasher
Bosch dishwasher seem to have become very popular in Europe and America.
They are reliable and energy-/water- efficient machines with a good load capacity and flexibility.
It is one of the quietest makes during operation at the moment. However, this comes with one slight
down side: the lack of a self-cleaning filter and a food disposer.
Apart from this it is a superb dishwasher!
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