Bosch Home Appliances Serie 4 SMS46KI01A (Stainless Steel)
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It’s been a great machine – Decided to empty the dishwasher only to find it hadn’t washed and had E 19 error displayed. I tried to trouble shoot however recommended suggestions did not work. After 5.5 years it’s the first error I’ve had on it. Warranty ran out just under 6 months ago. Hopefully it doesn’t cost too much to repair. It’s been a great dishwasher. Show details
Will never buy another Bosch again – From the start this dishwasher was defective. It left food residue on all the crockery. We contacted Bosch who sent someone out to check it and he said it was fine. Despite this the food residue has continued to be a problem. We sent Bosch photos to show them but they basically said that they wouldn't replace it because it wasn't defective. It… Read more
gets clogged constantly and my husband has to take the arms off and blow into them to clean them out. Then of course we have to wash the crockery by hand. We do not rinse the plates because that is what Bosch told us. Really not good enough from a company like Bosch.
Early days but Excellent results so far - useful features – More space for dishes and so quiet This Bosch Dishwasher SMS46K101A replaced an 8-year-old Smeg. While I do some entertaining, my dishwasher primarily needs to service a lone household. Unlike many people I know living alone who don’t even use their dishwasher, I consider it an essential and requisite tool, making life easier and producing… Read more
cleaner dishes. I used to do a load every 2 days but not I can manage 2 loads per week. Having used this dishwasher for some 5 weeks, I am conscious of it being a superior product to its predecessor, even though its price was less than the Smeg. First Impression/Build/Programs It looks good, solid and the surface does not mark easily. I have not noticed any finger marks or such on the surface to date – not bad after 5 weeks. It’s easy to operate – the buttons are straight forward and the instructions, including the attributes of the different programs, are easy to understand. I only have to press 2 buttons to initiate my chosen wash/dry. Initially I thought how can a 2.5 hour program be low energy? I will have to wait and see how my 2 washes per week impact on my power usage. But I am continuing to use that program and really happy with the results. Although there are numerous programs available, I have only had need to utilise the one at this stage. An unexpected feature is the provision of a special spray nozzle which one attaches at the rear of the interior. This is specifically for cleaning anything large and upright, such as baking trays, pizza trays etc placed on the lower shelf. It was surprisingly very efficient, especially after being accustomed to just squeezing my baking trays into the side of the bottom tray in the previous machine and with less than exciting results. A real bonus – space wise My previous dishwasher did not have a dedicated cutlery tray – this Bosch does, and I have found this leaves more room available in the bottom tray. All the cutlery, large knives, even cooking utensils are placed on the cutlery tray and it holds a mighty lot and it neatly slides into the top of the machine. I was concerned that the space taken by the cutlery tray may take vertical space away from the mug/cup level or the lowest level. This is not the case as even taller mugs fit easily into the 2nd tray. The 2nd tray also has 3 security holders for more fragile objects to ensure they don’t fall. I have always believed that most modern plastic containers should be dishwasher-friendly and with the provision of the covers along one side of the 2nd tray, it ensures that the lighter plastic containers are contained within their space rather than flying up into the spinning water spray wheels. Cleaning I generally clean the filter out every 3 to 4 washes and it is a straight forward process. Pros Quiet – I thought my previous machine was quiet but I was wrong. The Bosch is super quiet. Space – plenty of space for more dishes without encumbrance of the traditional cutlery box in the bottom tray. If you want to use the cutlery box, it’s there to utilise as you wish/prefer. Price – reasonable for what you get compared to what else was available. Cons There’s not much to say at this early stage. It is hard to understand how a 2.5 hour program is the most energy efficient but time will tell.
Consistently Dry and Clean Plates – Thankfully I went through this site for product reviews which made me decide on this dishwasher. The reviews were mostly great but I noted some of the negatives too which I can say not really an issue but I understand why they were noted. This is a great dishwasher. I have had many different models and makers before and this is so far the best… Read more
one I’ve had.
The good things are: consistently dry plates even without the additional wash aid thingy, less time than others to complete a cycle (2.5 hrs), consistently clean even with less wash prior to loading plates, very quiet, easy to use the buttons, good design of the space which makes it easier to load and unload, extra level for knives and ladles and some more.
The bad things are: the bottom floor is plastic and hence the first few washes still have that plasticky smell, some items or plates that are made of plastic do not dry well, 2.5hrs cycle maybe longer for others but for me that’s quick enough.
Overall, very happy with the performance of this machine.
Rubbish product – From the start this dishwasher had issues with cleaning the dishes. Small bits were left caked on plates especially. Called support they sent fellow out who checked I got hot water and basically said DW is working. From then regardless of photos send bosch support informed me the DW was working as it was supposed to. IT comes down to the moving… Read more
arms get clogged very easily and if you don't remove them and clean them out at least every second wash then the plates etc do not get cleaned properly.
This according to bosch is not their fault.
I would not buy or recommend another bosch DW ever again and mostly like steer clear of any of their products..
Unfortunately we are stuck with it as I can't afford to buy another one and they won't refund.
As mentioned in many other reivews there is a horrible smell in the DW, but I can put up with it.
Lasted 2 years and 3 months then died – Worked well for two years then error messages began. Was repaired after two repair visits and three weeks, worked for several weeks then flooded kitchen and, when dried out, was completely dead. Have now waited over 6 weeks for the second repair (by a different tradie). Repair person has been back twice, third time booked he didn’t show up. … Read more
Still no word on if or when Bosch will help resolve this issue, to myself or to the repairer. I bought this brand as several people I know have one and recommended Bosch. I won’t be one of those who do.
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Good quality product – Our dishwasher is 3yrs old now and in use every day. It performs consistently well and we're very happy with the quality of wash. Good range of settings. Very quiet too. Show details
Helped with dishes – When first bought this dishwasher, had put on side in station wagon, and when came home water leaking out of box it was in. Rang retailer and told that Bosch test all their machines before send off to retailer. So, although anxious, opened the box and opened the door, and bad smell of stale water. After machine installed, put through a hot… Read more · 1
cycle with dishwasher tablet and smell still there, but as continued to use, the smell has gone away. Was impressed with quality of washing, especially glass. Plastics sometimes remain with some grease, so mostly wash these by hand. Bottom rack can take few flat plates, but space becomes limited when add round bowls and pots. Find the tablets, after wash cycle, still leave chemical smell of soap, so also put through rinse cycle after eco cycle, and sometimes still rinse them briefly under tap. Will try powder after finish dishwasher tablets. As busy mum can't do without dishwasher, and am mostly impressed with this machine.
excellent – This is my second Bosch dishwasher. Very reliable brand. Read some reviews and saw how people loved the cutlery tray. I don't, so removed it, as it stopped me putting certain things in top tray. Extremely quiet and power/water efficient. Would buy another one. Highly recommended Show details · 1
So far excellent – Bought this Bosch Dishwasher sight unseen online from Home Clearance. First the dishwasher. Even using the cheapest and most basic dishwasher detergent everything has come out spotless, even when I jam pack it with pots and dishes. And I've only used the Eco setting so far. I haven't needed to use any other. Yes it does have a pretty intense… Read more
plastic stench when you open it after it's finished washing but that doesn't transfer to anything I've washed and for the price I paid and how good a job it does I can live with that. The only other minor quibble is it doesn't dry anything plastic or wooden - I have to put those out on a drainer to dry but I've had the same problem with other dishwashers that I've used in rental properties. Second Home Clearance. I'd never heard of them before but they offered the Bosch at 40% off RRP so I decided to go with them. I ordered it3pm and it was delivered by 12 noon the next day. The dishwasher arrived exactly as advertised and well packaged - highly recommended.
Does a wonderful job - but it stinks. Literally – I was so excited when I bought this dishwasher. I'd never had one before and I wanted the best. I'd always thought Bosch an excellent brand, and it is. BUT the nasty plasticy smell it emits when open simply won't go away. I bought this Bosch Super Silence 46dB in December 2019. It's now March 2020, and the smell is just as bad as ever. I wish I'd read [name removed] great review below before I bought it. Show details
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This is How Dish Washer Should Function – Bought Bosch Serie 4 SMS46KI02A fromGood Guys and this machine is living up to the expectations and does everything to precision and does everything the website & features say it does. Very simple to Set it up , Very simple to use all its functionalities. There is nothing to complain about this product but all we need is a little extra length on… Read more · 1
the chord.
CLeans the most greasy utensils with ease, we have tried various dishwashing tablets but then this works best with FINISH Qunatum Clean
great addition to the household – very satisfied with the product super quiet and cleans well lots of different cycle options and delayed start is easy to used and very helpful top shelf sometimes a little wet but nothing major would recommend Update: Been using for 8 months plus now and it's really happy with it i have resolved the issue with the top shelf being a little wet with some careful placement of the cups :) Show details · 1
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Plastic base cracked – Got this as part of a house build so I did not have a choice in it. The dishwasher actually washes fine while it washes, the drying is a bit average and the door needs to be opened after and left to dry. The main issue is the dishwasher is made of plastic, the whole base is plastic and I had the unfortunate event that a knife on the top shelf (not… Read more
cutlery drawer as it does not fit) fell down in the wash and cracked the interior, I didn't work it out until water was pouring out of the dishwasher underneath.
As this is my fault it is not under warranty, just the result of a poorly built product. Now I have a dishwasher with silicone all over the base to stop it leaking while I save for a new one.
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Satisfied customer – We needed to replace our tired dishwasher and this model was recommended to us and it seems to have been a good choice. It is extremely quiet and we can hear the TV while it is running. It has an excellent menu with lots of options to get the right wash each time for the contents needing washing. It was a little confusing at first to get the… Read more · 1
settings right for our needs but we are used to it now and it does the job it is supposed to do quite well
SMS46KI01A
Super silence range – This dishwasher lives up to its claim of being super silent. Lots of different cycle options which suits a range of needs. It’s a little different from the stock standard models as it has a top tray for cutlery option. I personally prefer this as it means I can fit more large pots and pans in the bottom. I also liked the energy rating that this… Read more · 1
model received and I hope it’s reflected in my next power bill as my previous dishwasher had a lower efficiency rating.
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