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Bosch SHX98M0[9]UC

Price range:

$1,471.45 - $1,484.10

Summary: This Bosch conventional dishwasher has
• A soil sensor.
• An adjustable upper rack.
• A delayed-start feature.
• A stainless-steel tub.
• Some hidden controls.
• Adjustable tines.
• Ample flatware slots.
• Time-remaining display.

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Type: Conventional dishwasher

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Steve

from

3.0

caution

2/26/2012

Pros

Quiet

Cons

Best Uses

Pots and Pans

Comment:

large soap cup encourages over filling and results in glass etching.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Matt M

from

Southern Maryland

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

High End Dishwashers are not reliable

1/16/2012

Pros

Cons

Unreliable

Best Uses

Comment:

repeated sump pump failure, evidently too common for bosch to stand behind. Customer service is like the motor vehicle administration. [$] plus two repairs down the tubes. Don't buy bosch.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

mjkelch

from

Sarnia ON

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Beware of BOSCH!

12/19/2011

Pros

Cleans Well

Easy To Load

Energy Efficient

Quiet

Cons

Doesn't Dry Well

Unreliable

Best Uses

Smaller Kitchens

Comment:

We have had two Bosch dishwashers, purchased because of their reputation for being quiet.<br />The first one had a control-panel short-circuit which caused smoke to come out from the front panel. This dishwasher was repaired under warranty but lasted less than 6 years.<br />We replaced it with another Bosch, still wanting that quiet but leery about reliability. Sure enough, almost to the day of its seventh birthday, the motor bearings failed.<br /><br />The final kicker? Bosch service is no longer available in many areas, including ours here in Ontario Canada. Our local dealer has stopped carrying them. Bring on the Kitchen Aid! We had one that lasted 10 years so we are going back to them. And their noise ratings are now comparable to Bosch anyway.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

The Bosch SHX98M0[9]UC is part of the Dishwashers test program at Consumer Reports. The Bosch SHX98M0[9]UC Dishwashers features and specs include Self-cleaning filter, Sensor, Stainless-steel tub, Stainless/SS-look option, Adjustable upper rack, Ample flatware slots, Hidden controls. In our lab tests, Dishwashers models like the Bosch SHX98M0[9]UC are reviewed on Noise, Overall score, Washing, Ease of use, Energy use, Cycle time (min.). Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Bosch SHX98M0[9]UC based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Bosch SHX98M0[9]UC include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Bosch SHX98M0[9]UC.

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