Bosch 800 Series Dishwasher 17 3/4" SPV68B53UC

Replaced my old Meile dishwasher. Works better, quieter, solid construction

The Bosch cleans dishes and LOTS of them better than any dishwasher I have ever owned. No rinsing, dishes all crammed together - it seems like NO WAY it can wash them but it does. The negatives: You have to like to load a dishwasher. This machine is very particular about how it is loaded. I nearly use every dish and utensile I have to fill it While good and all there is no rinse cycle. Unrinsed dishes start to smell after a few days. It is only 18" wide, so large pots and pans will consume the available space quickly.

So far very disappointed with the installation guide, specifications for install and door specs for custom panel. Specifications do not warn you this model comes smalled than what is listed and needs to built on a platform. Nor is there anywhere in the specs are there dimensions for the custom panel door. Ordered a a repalcement door as you would for any other dishwasher, but due to the actual height of 26" floor to top the door is too big. Have spoke with customer service and unfortunately they do not have any better information. Can not seak with a technical person unless the model is being installed. Would greatly appreciate it if someone would contact me and explain why the spec do not match the actual unit and how to order the custgom panel from the cabinet company I chose.

This is a great dishwasher for a small space. I have a tiny cabin in Alaska and was tired of washing dishes by hand (hurt my back) so my neighbor gave me an older 18" dishwasher that worked kind of OK but had a silverware basket on the bottom rack that took up so mush space on the bottom rack that I could hardly fit anything other than a few plates (no big pots). So I decided to look for a replacement. The top silverware rack on this one is SUCH a space saver that I can fit everything in now including big pots! It cleans really well and has lots of options like sanitize for when the dog decides to lick the plates (she's such a helper). I know that some people like their dishes drier, but I have always turned off the dry feature to save money and this does a good job, I just pop open the door and let them finish drying naturally - helps to keep the house humidified in the winter too. Heartily recommend this dishwasher.

This dishwater is aesthetically and functionally a great addition to my small kitchen. It's compact yet powerful, quiet, and does the job well! I will say, it took me a hot minute to figure out how to actually use it - you push the start button before fully closing the door which is a bit counterintuitive. The plumber who installed it for me couldn't figure that out either (so Bosch, please update your instructions!). Otherwise, am super happy and love this dishwasher for this kitchen!