Bosch Series 8 Built-in Dishwashers Questions & Answers

Hi, if you cut n paste into google you will find descriptions. I read that the one we purchased was integrated the model you ask about is stainless steel.

Hi Ratnesh Mishra,  Thanks for the question regarding your Bosch dishwasher. If you would like to compare the dishwashers you can go to external link  and select the products you would like to compare by clicking on the tick box and when selecting compare. This way you can compare the models and check for the functions you would like. If you need any more help, feel free to contact us on 1300 369 744.  Regards, Bosch Home Australia

Hi Athina,  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 BSH15913 in the subject line with your contact number and proof of purchase. We’ll investigate for you. Regards, Bosch Home Australia.

Hi, I already have a call in with the Bosch team (hence my comments in the review above) & have provided a Proof of Purchase to them. FYI - Ref no: A25148153

Hi Athina, I have similar problem with Bosch dishwasher too, can you please let me know how did you go with your request? Seems like quality issues with Bosch. Thanks in advance

Hi Prad, Bosch came out and replaced the front panel & polished it with a specific cream product they have. Advising me that if the problem recurs, I should do same. It is a few months now & nothing has recurred. Will wait to see. If it does happen, I will ask for the product to be replaced or refund as that should NEVER happen (and hasn't to any of my other stainless steel appliances).

Thank you for the quick response and good to hear ur problem was fixed.I will raise a request with Bosch.

Yes, I’ve had the same issue, not covered under warranty and only 10 months old

Thanks Rachael. I think there must have been a problem with the motherboards as there have been no issues since the second replacement which would be close to 2 years ago. Push them to do it under warranty. Luckily, the technician I had said he would do it under warranty as the dishwasher was so new, but he did tell me to spray our house for cockroaches (which we didn't do for health reasons). Good luck

If it's not far off, maybe you could just taper the edge back so if fits

No chance about 5cm needs to come off, can’t even pull the bottom drawer out to fill

I’m guessing Bosch does not have an answer, my brother has the same issue with his too

Sorry for the very late reply, hopefully you have resolved this issue, when choosing an integrated dishwasher it really needs to fit the cabinet kickboard height and setback , if the kicker face along the dishwasher run is removable a slot can be cut in the kicker along the width of the dishwasher to allow the cantilevered section to clear the kickboard.

The height of the dishwasher can also be adjusted up or down to suit the cantilevered part , so adjust the dishwasher down and the panel up to match the door heights either side , this reduces the underhang distance but will leave a void above.

If your kitchen is new your cabinet maker should have calculated this prior to cutting. More often than not, this is overlooked by cabinet makers and architects or designers don't consider the limitations of a specific dishwasher. Depending on your kitchen style a dishwasher filler panel is sometimes fixed above the body behind the door to allow for the reduced height.

There are many similar problems with all brands of dishwashers and these are designed with little forethought. I build approximately 50 kitchens every year and this is an ongoing issue that never seems to be resolved.

I'm not speaking on behalf of all cabinet makers here but they are not always the most informed intelligent bunch despite the precision and degree of difficulty and mathematics involved in building a quality kitchen that is completely functional.

I have a Bosch and am actually appalled at how poorly it cleans. This machine has done less than 100 washes and not one has produced satisfactory results. This is a two thousand dollar machine and I have had to hand wash everything that goes in it. I'm not sure if I perhaps got a lemon but I'd certainly be interested in hearing other opinions regarding its performance.

If you have not resolved the issue with the door and it so happens you read this post, feel free to comment and I will try and help you to resolve it.

If a representative from Bosch reads this and would like to comment I would be happy to hear from them regarding the lemon I own.

Anyway good luck.

Yes - we have a handle like a draw handle. It doesn't open itself as that slight opening would release a lot of steam onto the cabinetry being as its a built in. It will dry with the door closed or you can open the door fully and let the steam out i guess. Also you will need to have a gap in the kick board at the bottom so that you can see the light display which shines onto the floor and tells you how long to go , where it is in the cycle etc. They should have made this display adjustable and it would have been a bit better. Here;s a link to the exact version I bought - the manual covers off on a few different versions - essentially mine has a faceboard attached to the front of the dishwasher with handle as described to match our cabinetry external link  Not sure You may get away with the 20mm shadow line if a grip or rebate is made so you can use your fingers to grip the face board and pull the door open. cheers

Hi Sharon, Thanks for your questions regarding our Bosch SMV88TX02A Dishwasher. The Door opens automatically at the end of the program. If you need any more help, feel free to contact us on 1300 369 744.  Regards, Bosch Home Australia

Hi Mike Lee, Thanks for your question regarding your Bosch Dishwasher. The only written information regarding installation can be found on page 6 of the user guide. This information is to be used in conjunction alongside with the installation guide, however if you need further support please contact our customer care line on 1300 369 744. Kind regards Bosch Home Australia

Mine didn't seem to work at all and searches didn't reveal any help so I ended up making my own kick board out of melamine skirting board. And the rubber stick on skirt kept falling off and I couldn't see the point of it so I didn't bother trying to make it stay on.

Thank you Mho. That is helpful.

Hi, Thanks for your question regarding the Bosch range. Sorry but we don't have kickpanel accessories available. Most of our appliances a designed to fit with your cabinetry and have a kick panel matching your cupboards installed with the right dimensions. If you need any more help, feel free to contact us on 1300 369 744. Regards, Bosch Home Australia

Thank you. :-)

Hi Neil, Thank you for your question regarding the Bosch dishwasher range. Whilst we do not have research information that compares Miele Auto door opening vs. Zeolith drying, Zeolith drying is our advanced drying technology that helps dry plastics effectively. More on this in the link below. We have Zeolith technology in a wider range of models in Siemens i.e. SX578S01TA and SX678X11TA which are also Tall Tubs (same with SBV88TX06A).

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If you need any more help, feel free to contact us on 1300 369 744. Regards, Bosch Home Australia

My old Blanko had a fan that run after the cycle. It didn't completely dry but it was close. Unless I open the door of the Bosch shortly after cycle ends everything is sopping wet and has to be left to dry for hours or hand dry before emptying. I use the extra dry but that has little or no effect. Very disappointed in this machine that seems to do nothing more than a cheaper base model.

Thanks Mho, it seems that the open door with fan for the last part of the cycle is the best way of eliminating condensate on plastics. I'm just trying to find if the zeolite drying which absorbs condensation whilst releasing extra heat is equally effective. I'll be cranky if I buy a Bosch or Siemens with zeolite and still need a tea towell.

Neil M what did you end up going with ? zeolite ?

My wife & I went with the Siemens with Zeolite drying and whilst we were impressed with the drying capability, we only used it a few times before returning it to the store as the basket layout functionality was not to our liking. We then purchased a Miele model that pops the door at the end of the cycle and have been generally very happy with that. There are still times when not all of the plastics dry but when packed properly it's satisfactory. I would buy a Zeolite again if all other aspects of the machine suited us.

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Thanks. Which models do?

Hi Stephanie, We don't have any models in Australia with the Auto Air function, we're unsure what this option does. Our range here in Australia can be viewed at external link . If you need any more help, feel free to contact us on 1300 369 744. Regards, Bosch Home Australia

Hi Jean F. , Thanks for the question regarding your Bosch dishwasher. The rinse cycle is a part of a program and cannot run done by itself. If you are after an additional rinse for your utensils, keep in mind some programs have a 'pre rinse' cycle which is a great option. If you need any more help, feel free to contact us on 1300 369 744. Regards, Bosch Home Australia

Hi Jon TW, Thanks for the question regarding the Bosch SMV88TX02A Dishwasher. The door is designed to open automatically at the end of the program. The door self-closes when below a 20 angle. If you need any more help, feel free to contact us on 1300 369 744 select option 4 for our care line Regards, Bosch Home Australia

So if you want to close it, but not use it (part loaded) and you want to open it to put more in how do you open it?

Hi Jon, This appliance is designed to be used with a handle. An actual handle or a cutout of the panel would be necessary. Your cabinet makers would need to be asked if the cutout is possible for your setup. You can download the installation manual to show them via external link . Regards, Bosch Home Australia

Hi Les,  Thanks for the question regarding your Bosch SMU88TS04A. This appliance does not have this function. If you want an end of cycle notification you would have to go for the Integrated model SMV88TX02A. If you need any more help, feel free to contact us on 1300 369 744.  Regards, Bosch Home Australia

We are still researching and yes we do want an integrated model and the reason for the question was that we do not want that feature where the dishwasher beeps continuosly at the end of cycle so you have to open the door or take any action to stop it.

Hi Les, The semi integrated SMU88TS04A does not have the end of program signal and the fully integrated SMV88TX02A has a single buzzer that can be turned off and has lights that signal the end of the program as well. We hope that helps with the decision. Regards, Bosch Home Australia

Nope, I definitely don't regret my Bosch purchase. I find that if i use a good setting, eg Auto Wash, the dishes dry just fine with the door closed. I never find wet dishes when i open up the door the next morning (unless something tipped upside down!) My Bosch dishwasher is my favorite appliance:) - extremely low maintenance and effective, with no mechanical issues.

Look for half load option. Our old Bosch had this ability, in which case you just use the lower basket.

It isn't finger print resistant, but not too much.

Hope this can help.

I havent noticed any finger prints on ours and , until recently, we had 4 kids living here. To be honest I didnt even know about the finger print thing. our machine has had a hard 6 moths washing daily for 4 adults and 4 children and I suppose I am just grateful that it has handled the pressure so easily.

I'd be more concerned with the cleaning capability than the kids fingerprints: the manufacturer takes care of the former. The latter is inconsequential - unless you are OCD

Hi Mchelle, Thanks for your question regarding the Bosch SMU88TS03A Dishwasher. Our dishwasher models come with one or the other, however if you purchase a model with a cutlery drawer you're able to purchase a cutlery basket separately from our After Sales team.

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact our After Sales Support team on 1300 369 744 during business hours.

Regards, BoschHomeAu

I would assume that they come with one or the other, not both. My one has the top shelf drawer, but other models do have baskets