Bosch Series 6 Built-in Dishwashers Questions & Answers

Deleted first answer, was too much of a rant. The 5.01 and 5.02 settings are for the feature 'timelight', which only comes with the fully integrated dishwashers, ie not this model. This serie 6 model has 'infolight', which as you know is just the red optical spot on the floor when it's running. That's all we get; there is no 'time remaining' display because the display on the top of the door goes dark, once started. Yes the Bosch website (still) says this model has a 'time remaining' display but not really, given that it's dark once started. The manual itself covers many models, some of which have options that others don't. Hope that helps.

I think it's a strip to protect the benchtop above, from moisture right where the door opens. Look hard in the (crappy) instruction pics and you should spot it. I didn't need it as I have stone benchtop. If you have laminate you should use it. Hope this helps.

Thanks for that

Time remaining

If it's a top of door display, it goes out when you start it. Not really a time remaining display since it's dark. More a 'time to run' display until you start it.

Hi Ani, Thanks for your review, we appreciate the feedback. We're sorry to hear that you're having issues with your dishwasher. We'd like to help, if you contact us on 1300 369 744. Be sure to provide your model number & we’ll investigate for you. Regards, Bosch Home Australia.

Stay. There like protection for glasses and things

Hi Greg,  Thanks for your review, we appreciate the feedback. We're sorry to hear that you're having issues with your Dishwasher. We'd like to help, if you email us at socialmedia.au@bshg.com, quoting BSH16148 in the subject line with your contact number and your proof of purchase. We’ll investigate for you. Regards, Bosch Home Australia.

Does not seem that this Bosch response even read the post. Seems no point in reading the Bosch response!

Hi Steve, this is a drawback with this model. The extra dry function still does not dry the water from off the upturned cups.

Thanks Chris…. Bit disappointing

I agree with Chris, this is a drawback for this model! Sadly, the 'eco-friendly' features have come at the expense of efficiency! I consider the top cutlery tray an unnecessary/useless feature, other consumers may disagree. If I do use it, contents from this area are always very wet when cycle is finished. My previous 10 year old Bosch washed extremely well on the Quick cycle and contents were always bone dry at completion. I rarely used the longer cycles, I miss it!

Just open the door and put more in or take something out and reclose the door. It takes about 20 seconds after closing the door to continue the cycle.

Hi Mary B. Thank you for your question. Rinse aid is required for the quick wash to operate within 29 minutes. If it is not used the dishwasher will recognise that a tablet is being used without rinse aid and the program duration will change to 44 minutes. This is because a tablet will not fully dissolve within 29 minutes, and so it would result in sub-optimal wash results. The rinse aid component requires more time to dissolve, hence if rinse aid liquid is used the dishwasher will use this instead and pump out the water containing the undissolved rinse aid tablet particles. If would like to speak with someone about this, please feel free to call our team on 1300 369 744 (select option 2), and we'll be happy to discuss the matter further with you. Kind regards Bosch Home Australia.

Thank you very much. Mary

I did as you suggested but the Rinse Aid just seems to pour out the other side of the compartment. What am I not doing correctly? Mary B.

So will the dishwasher recognise that you are using a dishwasher pouch which includes rinse aid? Think not, it still goes for the 44 minutes and not the 29 minutes as a short wash.

Update on my review. The sales person said it was supposed to have a time remaining display, but made a mistake, it doesn't. The red light tells you the machine is in operation. When its off then the program is finished, otherwise you need to open the machine to find out how long till the end of the program, not ideal.The look of the dishwasher is great, some great features, cutlery tray at the top if you don't want to use the basket, but also some features lacking, like a Wash & Hold setting. I use the intensive wash and auto wash programs mainly but still find they don't always wash well for stuck on or dried food spots. Most things come out clean, but I am finding that I am returning some items back for a second wash. You need to remove any solids on cutlery when using the tray or else your cutlery won't clean well. Not everything dries well, mainly plastics and the insides of pots. Glass and cups stack well on the left side middle basket but tip over easily on the right side, the shelf is short so I end up wasting space trying to fit things in properly. The machine has functions which you can program to operate differently and the wash cycles are very quiet. The models above this one I think would be far better. I am disappointed I chose & bought this model based on the lovely exterior design. A difficult decision when we were all isolated because of covid and shops were only taking online orders. Now I'm stuck with a dishwasher that I'm not 100% happy with.

Hi Sandra,  Thanks for your review, we appreciate the feedback. We're sorry to hear that you're having issues with your Dishwasher. We'd like to help, if you email us at socialmedia.au@bshg.com, quoting BSH16170 in the subject line with your contact number and your proof of purchase. We’ll investigate for you. Regards, Bosch Home Australia.

Our manual had both languages. There should be an English version online. Google?

Ring them if important

Unfortunately not, poor design flaw. The write up gives you the impression that there's a time remaining display visible. Yep only the red light, have had the machine spray water up in my face when I have checked for remaining time. I'm with you, disappointed.

Hi Dave,  Thanks for your review, we appreciate the feedback. We're sorry to hear that you're having issues with your Dishwasher. We'd like to help, if you email us at socialmedia.au@bshg.com, quoting BSH16171 in the subject line with your contact number and your proof of purchase. We’ll investigate for you. Regards, Bosch Home Australia.

Hi David. I’m not to sure about the cycles on the dishwashers as neither of these are the one I own. I know that they come with the kick panel when they are built in which both these units are. The unit washes and dries amazingly but their rack system could do with tweaking as far as cup rack levels are to narrow And unless you have really flat plates you can only use every second plate space on the lower rack at the back. Hasn’t really been that much of an issue for us,

Hi David B, Thanks for your question. SMU66MS02A - Grey in colour Net weight 40.375 Drying progress indicator is - Time remaining indicator front, water inlet, Program duration - 90-160 SMP66MX01A- Black in colour Net weight 40.875 Drying progress indicator is - end of program audible, infolight red, time remaining indicator, internal, water inlet Program duration - 105-175 You can refer to our product compare on our website- external link  If you need any more help, feel free to contact us on 1300 369 744.  Regards, Bosch Home Australia

Hi Bradley C,  Thanks for your review, we appreciate the feedback. We're sorry to hear that you're having issues with your Bosch Dishwasher We'd like to help, if you email us at socialmedia.au@bshg.com, quoting BSH11613 in the subject line with your contact number. We’ll investigate for you. Regards, Bosch Home Australia.

Hi Henry 11,  Thanks for your question. We'd like to help, if you email us at socialmedia.au@bshg.com, quoting BSH10873 in the subject line with your contact number. We’ll investigate for you. Regards, Bosch Home Australia.