Comments on: Who else has a Bosch dishwasher? How does it work? http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/philg/2008/03/11/who-else-has-a-bosch-dishwasher-how-does-it-work/ A posting every day; an interesting idea every three months... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:53:43 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Kevin http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/philg/2008/03/11/who-else-has-a-bosch-dishwasher-how-does-it-work/comment-page-2/#comment-140992 Kevin Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:51:25 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/philg/2008/03/11/who-else-has-a-bosch-dishwasher-how-doe#comment-140992 Add me to the list of unhappy Bosch owners. It's impossible to fill the lower rack without everything collapsing. The tines do not stay in place. They couldn't have tried using this thing before putting it out for sale. I feel lucky ours doesn't stink. Of course it does a lousy job of cleaning (that's why it's so quiet). And what's up with the end-of-cycle alarm? I've gone through and set the flag off for no alarm but I still get the beeping until I turn it off. It's not like a clothes dryer, the dishes aren't going to get wrinkled if they sit. NEVER, NEVER AGAIN Add me to the list of unhappy Bosch owners. It’s impossible to fill the lower rack without everything collapsing. The tines do not stay in place. They couldn’t have tried using this thing before putting it out for sale. I feel lucky ours doesn’t stink. Of course it does a lousy job of cleaning (that’s why it’s so quiet).

And what’s up with the end-of-cycle alarm? I’ve gone through and set the flag off for no alarm but I still get the beeping until I turn it off. It’s not like a clothes dryer, the dishes aren’t going to get wrinkled if they sit.

NEVER, NEVER AGAIN

]]> By: Kathryn http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/philg/2008/03/11/who-else-has-a-bosch-dishwasher-how-does-it-work/comment-page-2/#comment-140442 Kathryn Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:29:54 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/philg/2008/03/11/who-else-has-a-bosch-dishwasher-how-doe#comment-140442 WOW -- I thought I was the only one with the multitude of problems!! Can anyone recommend a good Bosch repair person in the DC area? I'm selling my house and leave the buyer with all these problems. Many thanks! WOW — I thought I was the only one with the multitude of problems!! Can anyone recommend a good Bosch repair person in the DC area? I’m selling my house and leave the buyer with all these problems. Many thanks!

]]> By: Lesley Kammerman http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/philg/2008/03/11/who-else-has-a-bosch-dishwasher-how-does-it-work/comment-page-2/#comment-140433 Lesley Kammerman Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:53:45 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/philg/2008/03/11/who-else-has-a-bosch-dishwasher-how-doe#comment-140433 We own 2 Bosch dishwashers. One is quiet, the other is not. When the repair guy came out he said that there were pieces of broken glass in the motor - he cleaned them out and it continues to be as noisy as anyother less expensive dishwasher. My pet peeve - and I cannot believe that we are the only ones with this complaint - is that the bottom rack, literally, falls apart on a regular basis. The tines and their attachment clips are constantly coming undone and collapsing. Also, it is infuriating when the bottom rack has to be frequently aligned when pushing it in. We also have experienced an odor (like vomit) inside the machine. It seems to come and go. Believe me when I say "never again" - X 2!!! We own 2 Bosch dishwashers. One is quiet, the other is not. When the repair guy came out he said that there were pieces of broken glass in the motor – he cleaned them out and it continues to be as noisy as anyother less expensive dishwasher. My pet peeve – and I cannot believe that we are the only ones with this complaint – is that the bottom rack, literally, falls apart on a regular basis. The tines and their attachment clips are constantly coming undone and collapsing. Also, it is infuriating when the bottom rack has to be frequently aligned when pushing it in. We also have experienced an odor (like vomit) inside the machine. It seems to come and go. Believe me when I say “never again” – X 2!!!

]]> By: Neal Lester http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/philg/2008/03/11/who-else-has-a-bosch-dishwasher-how-does-it-work/comment-page-2/#comment-139409 Neal Lester Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:41:49 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/philg/2008/03/11/who-else-has-a-bosch-dishwasher-how-doe#comment-139409 I recently got rid of the smell in our Kenmore elite by disassembling and cleaning inside the top rack height adjustment mechanism, cleaning the filter, and (mostly) disassembling the door and cleaning out gobs of foul sludge which had accumulated there. We did have two repairs which they said were due to a botched installation (kinked discharge tube) but since that was fixed the unit is quite and cleans the dishes. I recently got rid of the smell in our Kenmore elite by disassembling and cleaning inside the top rack height adjustment mechanism, cleaning the filter, and (mostly) disassembling the door and cleaning out gobs of foul sludge which had accumulated there. We did have two repairs which they said were due to a botched installation (kinked discharge tube) but since that was fixed the unit is quite and cleans the dishes.

]]> By: Lee http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/philg/2008/03/11/who-else-has-a-bosch-dishwasher-how-does-it-work/comment-page-2/#comment-138963 Lee Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:13:27 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/philg/2008/03/11/who-else-has-a-bosch-dishwasher-how-doe#comment-138963 I recently replaced my y 3-1/2 year old leaking Kenmore dishwasher with Bosch model#SHX45P06UC. I have had the machine two weeks and I am not really impressed based upon the steep price paid for this machine. I cannot figure out how to properly load the dishes in the machine using the strange tine set up. There is about 1/3 less space in the Bosch compared to my old Kenmore. I hate how the dishes don't ever get dry. I admit that I bought the machine for its silent operation, looks and the Bosch brand name. It was a mistake. I wish I could return it and replace it with another Kenmore that actually cleans and dries the dishes. I should have done more research. Buyer beware! P.S. I have not yet had to deal with the smell that so many folks have complained about. I am sure that problem is just around the corner as I use the machine. I recently replaced my y 3-1/2 year old leaking Kenmore dishwasher with Bosch model#SHX45P06UC. I have had the machine two weeks and I am not really impressed based upon the steep price paid for this machine. I cannot figure out how to properly load the dishes in the machine using the strange tine set up. There is about 1/3 less space in the Bosch compared to my old Kenmore. I hate how the dishes don’t ever get dry. I admit that I bought the machine for its silent operation, looks and the Bosch brand name. It was a mistake. I wish I could return it and replace it with another Kenmore that actually cleans and dries the dishes. I should have done more research. Buyer beware!
P.S. I have not yet had to deal with the smell that so many folks have complained about. I am sure that problem is just around the corner as I use the machine.

]]> By: meg http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/philg/2008/03/11/who-else-has-a-bosch-dishwasher-how-does-it-work/comment-page-2/#comment-138666 meg Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:31:01 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/philg/2008/03/11/who-else-has-a-bosch-dishwasher-how-doe#comment-138666 I have a very cool looking and quiet Bosch ...thing is...the soap dish door gets stuck closed , so afer thewah is finished , I often, manually open that slider door and the soap is still in there. there seems to be some scale under it , which I tried to scrub off, not much success there....anyone now of a product for this problem? It's driving me nuts...I have noted that powder seems to be the soap of choice. but i have used all the gels, the powerball, the gel packs.. Meg I have a very cool looking and quiet Bosch …thing is…the soap dish door gets stuck closed , so afer thewah is finished , I often, manually open that slider door and the soap is still in there. there seems to be some scale under it , which I tried to scrub off, not much success there….anyone now of a product for this problem? It’s driving me nuts…I have noted that powder seems to be the soap of choice. but i have used all the gels, the powerball, the gel packs..
Meg

]]> By: Roy http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/philg/2008/03/11/who-else-has-a-bosch-dishwasher-how-does-it-work/comment-page-2/#comment-138271 Roy Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:51:28 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/philg/2008/03/11/who-else-has-a-bosch-dishwasher-how-doe#comment-138271 I have a Bosch SHU5315UC/U11 until, installed in 2001. Since that time we have had the drain motor replaced twice and the control board replaced twice. All service was performed by a Bosch authorized repair shop using Bosch replacement parts. Beginning two weeks ago the unit will run down to '1' on the control panel and continue to run. It again appears that the control board needs to be replaced. I contacted Bosch customer service, sent them copies of all the repair invoices and they responded that I need to contact the repair service to have it fixed. So much for customer service. I am not putting another penny into the unit and will not, no, ever, purchase another Bosch product. I have a Bosch SHU5315UC/U11 until, installed in 2001. Since that time we have had the drain motor replaced twice and the control board replaced twice. All service was performed by a Bosch authorized repair shop using Bosch replacement parts. Beginning two weeks ago the unit will run down to ‘1′ on the control panel and continue to run. It again appears that the control board needs to be replaced. I contacted Bosch customer service, sent them copies of all the repair invoices and they responded that I need to contact the repair service to have it fixed. So much for customer service. I am not putting another penny into the unit and will not, no, ever, purchase another Bosch product.

]]> By: andy http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/philg/2008/03/11/who-else-has-a-bosch-dishwasher-how-does-it-work/comment-page-2/#comment-137228 andy Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:32:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/philg/2008/03/11/who-else-has-a-bosch-dishwasher-how-doe#comment-137228 Bosch dishwashers used to be near on perfect, i have a 93 bosch day & night which is working just as good now as it did 16 yrs ago, but i do look after it! it gets a cleaning every month, useing finish d/washer cleaner, also i fitted a non return valve to the end of the waste pipe onto the extension before outlet, that stops the smells, also dishwashers need to be hooked up to a cold water inlet, using the element to heat the water, this stops the temp from the tap cooking the seals around the door and also the pressure from hot water is lower than that of cold, not only that, limescale can build up on the element far quicker as it is redundant, hot tap water can also come out so hot, it can damage glassware, we are talking between 75-90c. Salt is a must, let me repeat that, SALT IS A MUST, regardless of what cleaning manufacturers say, the dishwasher tablets are only good for the main wash, not rinses. the salt is there to soften the water THROUGHOUT the wash cycle. let the dishwasher breathe, so when the cycle is finished, open the door a jar slightly and let it air out, check the filters weekly for food contaminants as this and fatty diposits soon build up and smell. if you have any other issues regarding the above parz_2000@yahoo.com is my email. Bosch dishwashers used to be near on perfect, i have a 93 bosch day & night which is working just as good now as it did 16 yrs ago, but i do look after it! it gets a cleaning every month, useing finish d/washer cleaner, also i fitted a non return valve to the end of the waste pipe onto the extension before outlet, that stops the smells, also dishwashers need to be hooked up to a cold water inlet, using the element to heat the water, this stops the temp from the tap cooking the seals around the door and also the pressure from hot water is lower than that of cold, not only that, limescale can build up on the element far quicker as it is redundant, hot tap water can also come out so hot, it can damage glassware, we are talking between 75-90c.
Salt is a must, let me repeat that, SALT IS A MUST, regardless of what cleaning manufacturers say, the dishwasher tablets are only good for the main wash, not rinses. the salt is there to soften the water THROUGHOUT the wash cycle. let the dishwasher breathe, so when the cycle is finished, open the door a jar slightly and let it air out, check the filters weekly for food contaminants as this and fatty diposits soon build up and smell. if you have any other issues regarding the above parz_2000@yahoo.com is my email.

]]> By: Melissa http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/philg/2008/03/11/who-else-has-a-bosch-dishwasher-how-does-it-work/comment-page-2/#comment-136113 Melissa Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:40:54 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/philg/2008/03/11/who-else-has-a-bosch-dishwasher-how-doe#comment-136113 WOw-good to know I'm not the only person who is hating their Bosch. After reading all of these comments, I am not spending the money ($490.00) to get mine fixed! My unit is 5 years old and the control panel went out. It has left rust spots on my brand new silverware. It tends to smell too. Most of your comments talk about how you put dirty dishes in the dishwasher. My husband is really anal and rinses them really well before he puts them in the dishwasher, so we shouldn't have a "smell issue", so I can't speak for them still being dirty (other than the occasional peanut butter leftovers). I went to an appliance store today that told me they had so many complaints about Bosch dishwashers, that they don't carry them anymore! One of my friends also had to replace her Bosch after 5 years (motor). For the price, these machines should work better. I put the Bosch in even though my 15 year old dishwasher was still working because I thought I had one of the best dishwashers. We can't afford to replace or fix it.....how frustrating!!! WOw-good to know I’m not the only person who is hating their Bosch. After reading all of these comments, I am not spending the money ($490.00) to get mine fixed! My unit is 5 years old and the control panel went out. It has left rust spots on my brand new silverware. It tends to smell too. Most of your comments talk about how you put dirty dishes in the dishwasher. My husband is really anal and rinses them really well before he puts them in the dishwasher, so we shouldn’t have a “smell issue”, so I can’t speak for them still being dirty (other than the occasional peanut butter leftovers). I went to an appliance store today that told me they had so many complaints about Bosch dishwashers, that they don’t carry them anymore! One of my friends also had to replace her Bosch after 5 years (motor). For the price, these machines should work better. I put the Bosch in even though my 15 year old dishwasher was still working because I thought I had one of the best dishwashers. We can’t afford to replace or fix it…..how frustrating!!!

]]> By: CherylW http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/philg/2008/03/11/who-else-has-a-bosch-dishwasher-how-does-it-work/comment-page-2/#comment-135939 CherylW Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:16:03 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/philg/2008/03/11/who-else-has-a-bosch-dishwasher-how-doe#comment-135939 We have the low end model purchased from Sears. Got it about 2 years ago. Yes, the stink is terrible. It started about 8 months ago. I tried running it empty, putting vinegar in the drain, and using a commercial dishwasher cleaner. Nothing worked. I put an enzymatic drain cleaner in the drain and turned it on until I just heard the water come in (the water is pumped out of the the drain first). Then I let it sit overnight and ran it on the rinse (shortest) cycle. I think that made a big difference. I am repeating it tonight. What I think is happening is that the pump does not push out all of the solid material and it ends up accumulating in the drain hose. Since it is still functional I don't want to yank it out and replace it. However, from the posts I'm reading, I may not get many more years of use out of it anyway. We have the low end model purchased from Sears. Got it about 2 years ago. Yes, the stink is terrible. It started about 8 months ago. I tried running it empty, putting vinegar in the drain, and using a commercial dishwasher cleaner. Nothing worked. I put an enzymatic drain cleaner in the drain and turned it on until I just heard the water come in (the water is pumped out of the the drain first). Then I let it sit overnight and ran it on the rinse (shortest) cycle. I think that made a big difference. I am repeating it tonight. What I think is happening is that the pump does not push out all of the solid material and it ends up accumulating in the drain hose. Since it is still functional I don’t want to yank it out and replace it. However, from the posts I’m reading, I may not get many more years of use out of it anyway.

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