Bosch Series 2 Freestanding Dishwasher SMS2ITW01A

We purchaced our new Bosch Diswasher after our 20 year old Bosch finally called it a day. It was a basic model with basic functions, It was sturdy although it became a bit noisy as it got older. After receiving the new one which Iwas also basic with similar functions, I found that when I opened the door it seemed like it was sticking so you tend to pull the whole unit forward. The top tray also seems to have a type of suction when fully in which also requires a firmer opening, Yet the bottom tray is just on rollers which do not run in a track, so when you open it slightly too far it just falls off into the opened door. It is very quiet and washes and dries well.

We had a Technika which had had a few issues over the years - but had lasted almost 10 years. It finally decided to stop and a few simple repairs were not enough. We looked at the Kelvinator and Miele - one a few hundred $ below - one a few hundred above - the Bosch. The Technika often didn't seem to do the job that well and used copious quantities of Finish. The Bosch seemed to be a good compromise. The Bosch was relatively easy to install and does a good job. Items are dry and clean after use. We've tried a few setting (eg Auto etc) but have settled on ECO. It has one curious thing - when finished it just turns off - no beeps (thankfully) or flashing lights. It is a good looking machine and is the size quoted. I like the wine glass set-up - easy removal. Good ... MoreWe had a Technika which had had a few issues over the years - but had lasted almost 10 years. It finally decided to stop and a few simple repairs were not enough. We looked at the Kelvinator and Miele - one a few hundred $ below - one a few hundred above - the Bosch. The Technika often didn't seem to do the job that well and used copious quantities of Finish. The Bosch seemed to be a good compromise. The Bosch was relatively easy to install and does a good job. Items are dry and clean after use. We've tried a few setting (eg Auto etc) but have settled on ECO. It has one curious thing - when finished it just turns off - no beeps (thankfully) or flashing lights. It is a good looking machine and is the size quoted. I like the wine glass set-up - easy removal. Good knives and forks basket. AoL delivered and took away the old machine. I paid on Zip - which gives 6 months interest free - so no initial large payment - BUT - you must pay it off in time. To date (touch wood) it has been very good - low noise and easy access/action. VERY easy to use - it remains on the last setting so no need to reset every time. It looks a top quality whitegoods item - unlike the previous one whose shelves actually rusted and bits fell off.

I installed a Bosch Dishwasher 13 years ago. Had one service call just outside the guarantee period after which it performed perfectly for the next 11 years until the water control mal functioned. I checked out the price of the Bosch current similar model and found it was the same as I paid 13 years ago so decided to buy it. It was easy to install and program. It is so quiet you have to put your ear against it to check it's running. The first couple of washes have given excellent results with clean streak - free finish to crockery and cutlery. I am sure the washer will continue to perform well for many years to come. One tiny point it doesn't tell you how long before the wash ends also I can't install the Home Connect App as the Android OS has to be 7 or higher.