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The Bosch SHE6AP02UC was advertised to be one of the quietest dishwashers in North America with a noise rating of 50 dBA, about the average for the interior volume of a modern automobile while idling. With the Bosch running, I can listen to my TV show and even fall asleep in the next room without being bothered by the dishwasher.
The rack design and layout needs some slight improvement. There's some wasted space, but I could load up all of the dishes, pots, and utensils I use for an entire day. The plastic tray/bin is very versatile. The door latch can be quite tight, and the mechanism for the detergent can be a bit finicky. The jet dry rinse agent reservoir doesn't make a lot of sense because it is hard to tell if it is full or needs to be filled. There's a sensor that tells you if it needs to be refilled, but I couldn't easily tell the current level. The Bosch takes either detergent tablets or regular detergent.
The instruction manual is very bad. There are a lot of discrepancies in the models and features, and it is even harder when they basically state that "these features are dependent on the model" - great, so does my SHE6AP02UC or SHE6AF02UC have this or not?? My dishwasher was actually a SHE6AF02UC, and had "EcoWash" instead of AutoWash. Otherwise it was identical to SHE6AP.
The installation of the dishwasher was tricky. The water intake port faced the front, which makes no sense when most plumbing is from the bottom or from the back wall. I had to fabricate a converter using copper pipe and two 90 degree elbows so the water could be fitted directly from the rear. Bosch should have made the intake facing the rear or at least the side.
The exhaust or drain pipe is nothing more than translucent convoluted plastic tubing, and there's a filtration system that helps collect debris before it gets pumped out.
Bosch has a terrific reputation for making quality and reliable electric motors or solenoids. Bosch fuel injectors are used on practically every automobile on the road. Bosch electric pump motors are also commonly used in automotive applications. Their reputation stayed true when I ran this dishwasher. The vibration was non-existent and the loudest sound came from the water itself. The sweeper arms were virtually silent, and the pumps are extremely quiet during the draining and filling process.
The wash cycles are described in the manual except it does not describe how the SANITIZED system works. I found out by trial and error that you MUST use the Power Scrub setting (2.5 hours or so) in order for the SANITIZED LED to turn on. The last 40 minutes or so is a dry heat cycle where the element fires up to dry out your dishes and utensils. It helps accelerate the drying process. All of my dishes, pots, cups, and pans come out spotless. My complaint is that there's no easy way of adjusting the rinse agent quantity used for each cycle. You have to enter a special setting mode to change the dry heat option and rinse agent quantity. Basically you hold the RIGHT carat key (>) and the START button, then release the START button. The right carat changes between the dry heat (d) and the rinse agent ( r ) settings.
I used a variety of name brand detergents and they all seem to do a great job without leaving many spots as long as you apply some drying agent. The little pouches with gel worked well for me, although you really need to use Eco Sense or Power Scrub so the detergent is thoroughly rinsed.
Pros: Stout unit with lots of settings to choose from (2 hours+ to 30 minute quick wash), easy to use, vibration-free, extremely quiet, a pleasure to use.
Cons: Inefficient rack layout, instruction manual that has plenty of discrepancies, unintuitive installation procedure, the detergent tray doesn't lock as positively as I'd like.
Overall: 4/5 stars.
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1886 - A modern industrial giant began humbly enough when German engineer, Robert Bosch, opened his Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Engineering. 1906 - Bosch had established its first U.S. subsidiary. That was followed by 60 years of growth into what became the Robert Bosch LLC. 1990 - Through acquisitions and innovation engineering, Bosch Appliances had grown to 41 subsidiaries worldwide. 1997 - Bosch made a bold commitment to the U.S. market with the construction of the New Bern, North Carolina Dishwasher plant. 2001 - Bosch Appliances are now available in 100 countries across the globe. The brand is proud to be ranked as the #1 and #2 dishwashers in a leading consumer magazine. 2002 - The on-going quality dedication and quest for innovation continue to make Bosch the leader in upscale appliances. Available at AJ Madison. Unmatched silence. Unrivalled energy and water efficiency. That's the story behind every Bosch dishwasher. Their dishwashers are manufactured to the strictest specifications using the highest quality materials. What's more, they are intelligently designed with a host of conveniences to make everyday use a pleasure, and engineered to deliver sparkling clean dishes wash after wash. With the introduction of the Ascenta, they offer you yet another way to bring the outstanding quality and performance of a Bosch dishwasher into your home. They've incorporated convenient features like EasyLoad racks and a handsome contemporary design tailored to the American market. Ascenta is also the quietest and most energy efficient in its class.
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