Dishwashers
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If you didn’t notice it was a Bosch, you’d never know it was there. That’s how quiet our dishwashers are. Our machines register as low as 39 dBA—making Bosch the quietest brand*. Their performance speaks for itself, scrubbing the grime off the dirtiest plates and
*Bosch offers the quietest dishwasher in North American and no major brand offers a quieter model at any Bosch price point. Class defined by similarly priced and designed models of major brands, obtained from competitors' websites May 2011.
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leaving glassware translucent and spot-free. Better still, they do all this with impressive efficiency, far surpassing recommended Energy Star® levels in energy and water usage, using fewer resources for stellar results—
at a whisper.
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There is a lot to
say about something so quiet.
Quietness
You may have heard that Bosch is the quietest brand of dishwashers in the U.S.* and that there is no quieter dishwasher in any Bosch price point. Maybe you’re not hearing anything much at all. That’s because with three layers of sound-muffling material—metal, cotton-fiber insulation, and heavy-
duty bitumen sheets—and our suspended, two-pump motor system that dramatically reduces vibration and noise, Bosch has created a kind of quiet that screams German engineering.
Engineering a quiet response
Quietest brand
Noise is measured in decibels (dBA).
A whisper is about 30 dBA, and a normal conversation is about 60 dBA. As the quietest dishwashers in the U.S.,*Bosch has a silence rating as low as 39 dBA, equivalent to that of a library. All Bosch quiet levels are certified by an independent lab.
*Bosch offers the quietest dishwasher in North American and no major brand offers a quieter model at any Bosch price point. Class defined by similarly priced and designed models of major brands, obtained from competitors' websites May 2011.
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Noise matters. A three-decibel increase is the auditory equivalent of running two dishwashers at once.
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Two-pump motor system
By using two small pumps to individually wash and drain instead of a single large one, vibration and noise are dramatically reduced.
Suspension motor
We’ve suspended our two-pump motor system using rubber hammocks to help absorb and minimize any vibration and noise, quieting your kitchen.
Solid molded base
Solid construction and enhanced insulation reduce vibration and add to overall noise reduction.
infolight®
Sometimes your dishwasher will be so quiet, you won’t know it’s on. That’s why there’s InfoLight, a small red light projected onto the
floor to indicate that your dishwasher is still in one of its cycles.
Model shown: SHE43R55UC / 16392
NOTE: Features may vary by model.
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Efficiency
With back-to-back ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year awards (and 2011’s Sustained Excellence Award, to boot), our commitment to efficiency is impressive. Case in point: Bosch can save more than two gallons of water per load when compared to the industry average. That’s what you get with Bosch and the most efficient dishwasher in the U.S.
And innovat ions like EcoSense®, which adjusts wat er and heat usage automatically to reduce energy usage by up to 20% while minimizing water usage, are why Bosch dishwashers can save over 400 gallons a year*.
*Based on standard-size dishwashers, according to ENERGY STAR®. According to 2010 AHAM Shipment Weighted Averages and minimum water usage of the normal cycle of this Bosch dishwasher.
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A passion for efficiency
Most water-efficient
Bosch makes water work better by using less of it, as little as 2.0 gallons per cycle. Our dishwashers can save almost two gallons per cycle (compared to the average dishwasher) without sacrificing cleaning performance. And we have the most water-efficient dishwasher in each class.*
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Bosch water usage vs. industry average usage, in gallons (2010, AHAM shipments).
ActiveWater™
Technology that utilizes design, water pressure and efficiency to turn two gallons of water into the cleaning power of more than 1,300.
Flow-through water heater
Bosch dishwashers channel 100% of the water through tight coils in a confined heating chamber, which heats the water quickly and efficiently.
Half-load
Use this cycle when washing small, lightly soiled loads that fill half or less of the
dishwasher’s capacity. The Auto cycle uses sensor decisions to dramatically reduce energy and water consumption.
*Class defined by similarly priced models and designs of major brands.
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Quality
There are many standards of quality. Some rate performance, others design, materials and style, but we don’t stop until the product meets the exacting Bosch standard of German-engineered quality. That means using the highest-quality stainless steel along with other solid design materials. All housed in the most innovative machine we can produce. We strive to produce beautiful, powerful, stylish dishwashers that meet our collective standards as the #1 dishwasher brand.
The artistic side of functionality
German-engineered quality
When we talk about German engineering, we’re talking about our commitment to producing the world’s
best products. We use the smartest thinking to make complex machinery easy to operate while using the highest-quality materials to build them.
Stainless steel tub
Bosch dishwashers’ high-quality stainless steel construction retains heat better than plastic tubs, which helps dry dishes faster and more efficiently. They also come with a lifetime warranty against rustthrough, because not all stainless steel tubs have the same quality.
Warranty
One year parts and labor, five years on all electronic components (parts only), five years on racks (parts only), lifetime warranty against rust-through on the tub.*
*Certain limitations apply. See manufacturer’s limited warranty for details.
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Custom Panel
Pairing a custom cabinet panel with your
dishwasher amplifies your kitchen’s look by giving it a minimalist, avant-garde feel. Its sleek look disappears
into your cabinetry for a quietly flush installation.
Good Housekeeping Seal
For more than 100 years, the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval has been reassuring consumers that they’ve made the smart choice. Which is why we’re proud that all Bosch dishwashers
are backed by the Seal and Good Housekeeping’s additional twoyear limited warranty.
Quality testing
100% of our dishwashers are tested at our New Bern, North Carolina, factory, and go through 485 individual quality control tests before being shipped. We test dishwashers through their traditional lifespan, up to 4,000 wash cycles, the equivalent of 10 years’ use.
Self-latching door
Keep the door at the position you want it when you open your Ascenta dishwasher or load your dishes. The self-latching door holds at any position, and
if your door is open at less than 20°, the door will automatically close and click shut.
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Performance
With Bosch, our sophisticated technologies aren’t just ultra-efficient, they’re ultra-effective at getting dishes clean and spot-free. And it's these technologies that have led to Bosch's standing as the top-rated dishwasher line in the U.S.
Variable spray pressure
Higher and lower spray pressure allows for better load customization and enhanced cleaning performance, based on the cycle
that is selected.
Extra tall item sprinkler
Simply remove the top rack and place your serving platters, cookie sheets, hood filters and refrigerator shelves that are up to 22" high in the bottom rack.
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ActiveTab® system
Innovatively designed and integrated into the middle of the dishwasher, ActiveTab helps dissolve detergent tablets more efficiently and effectively.
Water softener
The ADA compliant dishwasher has a water-softening system that softens the water to the optimal level and eliminates spots caused by lime deposits left behind by hard water.
Triple filtration system
The triple-filtration system uses a three-step process to remove even the finest dirt particles from the washing cycle, for sparkling-clean dishes and glasses every time. And all three filter elements are self-cleaning for worryfree operation.
Auto Wash
By detecting the amount of water and debris that is drained from the dishwasher each cycle, Auto Wash is able to optimize the amount of new water for following cycles, helping to maximize water and energy efficiency while maintaining top performance.
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Capacity
Each Bosch dishwasher is designed to maximize space and flexibility, giving you the space you need to organize your dishes and clean them more efficiently.
Place settings
Bosch designs its racks to accommodate even the largest dinner parties, with most
models able to hold up to 14 place settings in one load.
RackMatic®
The RackMatic upper-basket height adjustment allows for one-step adjustment of the racks when loaded. The rack has two simple steps to enhance loading flexibility to accommodate large platters and tall glasses.
Silverware basket
The removable silverware basket can be placed anywhere in the dishwasher, adding
space for other items. Plus, the Duo-flex basket can be split into two pieces, placed side- by-side or back-to-back, for the ultimate flexibility in loading.