Bosch SHV68R53UC 800 24" Custom Panel Fully Integrated Dishwasher - Energy Star

Bosch SHV68R53UC 800 24" Custom Panel Fully Integrated Dishwasher - Energy Star

Quiet, Efficient, Easy Dishwasher
My family recently did a complete kitchen gut renovation and although the contractor purchased all the appliances directly, not through Amazon, we want to share our thoughts now that we have lived with them for almost 6 months. See our other reviews for the other products.

BACKGROUND
We wanted a dishwasher that could have a panel front so that it would blend in with our cabinets.

THE GOOD
- Very very quiet. So quiet in fact that we wouldn't know it was running if not for the red light it shines on the floor to indicate that it's running.
- Never have had a problem with it not getting stuff clean.
- Layout of the racks is well thought out and allows us to put in a lot of dishes

THE BAD
I'm not really sure I can come up with something bad. Not as we stand after 6 months of use.

SPECIAL NOTES
1. We use either of the two shortest settings which are about 40 and 90 minutes. It just seems silly to have the standard...

Would have given it a 5 if.....
it was easier to layout items when loaded. I find it difficult at times to place items in a way that I can get them all to fit. I do not let dishes build up and then try to do more than the dishwasher can hold. I use it regularly and usually have two wine glasses on top. The design of the top rack causes wine glasses to take up a lot of space, then it becomes a challenge to utilize that rack with other items. The dishwasher does its job very well, dishes are clean (even in the express mode) and are dry without the use of a heating coil in the bottom. Not having a heating coil in the bottom allows me to place plastic containers and lids even on the bottom rack without fear of them melting. There is a green light that shines on the floor to let you know that the dishwasher is on, it turns red and beeps several times when it's done. Amazing.

Who owns dishes that fit in this thing? Stop beeping!!
First of all, cleans beautifully. Almost never have an item that has to be rewashed. Also fairly quiet. I DO like the red light that shines on the floor telling you not to open it, it's cleaning--really cool.
But...some serious irritating issues.
The tines are arranged in a way that I can get only two rows of drinking glasses in. Any other place than the outside rows of the top rack just tip over. And the tines are spaced so close together in spots that I have to use every other slot. I definitely do twice as many loads as I used to but it cleans so much better than my kitchenaid that I'll take it.
Also, when the load is done it beeps FOREVER to tell us so. There's no setting that silences or limits it. It's like a smoke detector low battery alarm--sooooo grating.

800 series Bosch dishwashers offer ultra quiet operation at 44dBA while offering up to 6 wash cycles and 3 options which fit any household needs See your bills shrinking with efficient water and energy use without compromising on performance Plus our...

• Stainless Steel TallTub,Real Stainless Steel Facia Panel,Red Remaining Time Display
• Saves up to 290 gallons of water each year,Sanitize Option eliminates bacteria and enhances drying results,Half Load Option for small loads
• Half Load Option for small loads,19 h Delay Start Timer,Express Wash - In 30 Minutes or Less
• Delicate Wash for Fine China,Rinse Cycle- Instead of PreRinsing,14 Place Setting Capacity
• 800 Series Racks,Extra Tall Item Sprinkler Cleans Items 22" Tall,Duo-Flex Silverware Basket