
The exception is a 30-minute express cycle, but with this, the wash temperature only reaches 113 degrees, whereas every other cycle reaches between 122 and 160 degrees, so it’s not recommended for extra-soiled dishes.
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We watched TV only a few feet away from the appliance and were delighted that because it operates at 50 decibels-that's 10 decibels lower than normal conversation-we could wash our dishes after dinner and catch a show at the same time.Įach of the appliance’s cycles take about 1.5 hours to complete. During our first run, we kept opening it, interrupting the already started cycle to see if it was working-and it was. Our old dishwasher had us so used to hearing a cacophonous choir of pumps, drains, rattles, and powerful roars that we just associated noise with a successful cycle. When we first ran the Bosch, it was so quiet we weren’t sure it was working. The dishwasher also has more than enough room for flatware and the built-in holders (which can be removed) are incredibly helpful, especially for holding hard-to-wash items like garlic presses, emon squeezes, and whisks. If you’re loading up pots, pans, and a day’s worth of dishes, you’ll likely struggle, but a regular load-up to 14 place settings-is no issue.

While Bosch claims that this Ascenta model offers 30 percent more load space compared to other dishwashers, we honestly didn’t notice much of a difference. Some elements of the storage racks can be customized to your liking (you can flip rows up and down), but thanks to the dishwasher’s tall tub design, you’ll be able to fit larger plates, cutting boards, and pans no matter the configuration. The interior of the dishwasher is also stainless steel which gives it a clean and sterile look. This meant the Bosch had no issue blending into our kitchen in fact, it looks more like a stainless steel accent cabinet than an appliance. Since the dishwasher features a top control design-AKA the controls are hidden in the top of the door-that means there aren’t any buttons or features on the outside, either. If you do drip anything on the exterior, the dishwasher can easily be cleaned with a damp rag-we found that it doesn’t hold onto grime. If you touch the face with greasy, post-pizza fingers it will show some smudges, but with clean hands, nothing shows.

Somehow in the ordering process, we failed to note that the power cord had to be purchased separately. The service did not include installation and also didn’t include the power cord needed to hook the appliance up to our outlet (as opposed to a hardwire installation). We ordered our dishwasher from a big box store who then had the appliance delivered via third-party service. The Spruce / Kaitlyn Wylde Setup Process: Make sure you follow prior-to-delivery instructions
