Bosch 800 User Manual
Dishwashers
800 Series | 500 Series | 300 Series | Ascenta®
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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 Nor th 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
librar y. All Bosch quiet levels are certified by an
independent lab.
* Bosch offers the quietest dishwasher in Nor th 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.
+3 dBA
=
(example)
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.
47dBA44d BA
Mode l shown: SHE4 3R55 UC / 16392
NOTE: F eatures may va ry by mode l.
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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.
A n d i n n o v at i o n s l i k e E c o S e n s e ®, w h i c h a d j u s t s w at e r
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*.
*Bas ed on standar d-size dishwas hers, accor ding to ENERG Y STAR®.
Accor ding to 2010 AH AM Shipment We ighted Avera ges and minimum
water usa ge of the nor mal cycle of this B osch dishwas her.
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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.*
4.25
Industr y
Average
1.3
gallons
saved
2.95
Bosch
Ascenta
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.
*Clas s defined by simi larly price d models and de signs of major b rands.
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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 t u b .*
* Certain limitations apply. See manufacturer’s limited warranty for details.
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Custom Panel
Pairing a custom
Custom Panel
Ready
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 2 0 °, 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
Variable Spray
Pressure
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.
Higher and lower spray pressure allows for
better load customization and enhanced
cleaning performance, based on the cycle
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ActiveTab® system
Innovatively designed and integrated into the middle
of the dishwasher, ActiveTa b 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
15 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
Third Rack
basket can be split into two pieces, placed sideby-side or back-to-back, for the ultimate flexibility
in loading.
even the largest dinner parties, with most
models able to hold up to 14 place settings
The removable silverware basket can be
placed anywhere in the dishwasher, adding
space for other items. Plus, the Duo-flex
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