Bosch 800 Series SHVM78W53N Dishwasher

bosch washing machine..The Bosch Series SHVMWN is part of the Dishwasher test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Dishwasher models like the Series SHVMWN are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Predicted reliability: Predicted brand reliability icons are based on estimated problem rates for newly purchased dishwashers, not under service contract, within the first five years of ownership.

Owner satisfaction: Owner satisfaction icons are based on the proportion of members who are extremely likely to recommend their dishwasher brand to their friends and family.

Washing: Assessed by running the sensor, normal or equivalent cycle to clean a full load of dishes with baked-on food

Dishwashers can make your life so much easier. Stuff the dishes in, turn the dishwasher on, and the dishes come out squeaky clean. A good dishwasher can make this process easy, holding lots of dishes and washing them all effectively without breaking anything, with the dishes placed so it s easy to take them all out again.

Our top picks for the best dishwashers combine effective cleaning with features that allow you to wash dishes large and small and to sterilize bottles for young children while still cleaning delicate glassware with care.

Our top pick for the best dishwasher is the Bosch Series SHSMWN, a $ model that offers a great selection of features, such as a third rack for cutlery and excellent cleaning performance. Our best pick for budget dishwashers is the under-$ Whirlpool WDFDM, which offers good cleaning performance and a sanitize cycle that sterilizes dishes with hot water.

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PriceNoise LevelEnergy UseFeaturesBosch Series SHSMWN$ dB kWhAuto, Sensor WashKitchenAid KDTMDSS$ dB kWhProDry, ProScrub, Sani Rinse, Top Rack WashWhirlpool WDFDM$ dB kWhNSF Certified Sanitize, Delay StartWhirlpool WDFHW$ dB kWhPots and Pans,Quick WashSamsung DWMUS$ dB kWhSanitize, Half LoadLG LDFST$ dB kWhHalf Load,Pots and Pans,Rinse and Hold, SanitizeBosch Series SHPMWN$, dB kWhMyWay Rack, AquaStop, app control LDPST$ dB kWhSmartThinQ app controlSPT SD-$. dB kWhHeavy, Normal, Eco, Glass, Speed Latest News & UpdatesBosch is introducing two new drying features to its dishwashers this fall. The Series dishwasher will get CrystalDry, which converts moisture into the heat of up to degrees, while the Series will get AutoAir, which will automatically open the dishwasher door slightly after the final drying cycle to release moisture and circulate fresh air.

Best overall dishwasher
Bosch
Bosch Series SHSMWN
Type: Built-in, top control | Racks: | Noise: dB | Place Settings: | Energy Use: kWH | Features: Auto, Sensor Wash | App Control: No
Excellent performance
Third rack holds cutlery, small dishes
Racks can be difficult to adjust
Fixed tines make larger dishes awkward to place

The Bosch Series SHSMWN has it all: top cleaning performance, adjustable racks, and plenty of space for plates and dishes. Reviewers found that it had excellent cleaning performance, removing burnt-on stains and other food while never depositing it back on the other dishes. The removed food is held in a filter at the bottom of the dishwasher and then sluiced out when the wash is complete.

A rare feature at this price is a third rack. This thin rack slides into the top of the dishwasher and holds cutlery, small dishes and other items. The washer fires jets of water at this rack from the sides to give knives and forks a good cleaning.

Some reviewers noted that because of the arrangement of the tines the rods that stick up and hold plates in place, you can t fit in larger dishes or saucepans. The racks are adjustable but can be awkward to lift up and down. If the top-control, stainless-steel design of this model doesn t appeal to you, don t worry: Bosch offers a number of similar models with different styles of handles and control locations.

What Reviewers and Owners Say

Reviewedm: Bosch gets the closest we ve come to a perfect clean … won t be as quiet as one of Bosch s pricier models, and its third rack won t be able to fit as many items — but it will clean quickly, quietly and thoroughly.

Best Buy: Beautiful dishwasher! Runs very quietly I forget I have it running, except for the red light indicator, holds much more than our ancient dishwasher and cleans thoroughly!

Another Top Pick
KitchenAid
KitchenAid KDTMDSS
Type: Built-in, top control | Racks: | Noise: dB | Place Settings: | Energy Use: kWH | Features: ProDry, ProScrub, Sani Rinse, Top Rack Wash | App Control: No
ProScrub gives bottom rack more cleaning performance

Quiet

Some dishes on top rack don t get cleaned as well as those on the bottom rack

The KitchenAid KDTMDSS is an argument for patience. It s an older model that was first launched in , but the upside is that the price has been falling ever since. Now that this formerly high-end, expensive dishwasher is much more reasonably priced, we see it as another top pick.

The KDTMDSS has two racks and a silverware basket that clips into the top of the dishwasher interior. Some of the tines on each rack can be folded down to offer extra space for large dishes, although not all of the tines on the bottom rack fold down. Along with the usual spray arm under the bottom rack, an additional sprayer at the rear of the dishwasher KitchenAid calls this ProWash provides extra cleaning power for tough messes.

The reviewers found that this dishwasher had excellent cleaning performance, although the bottom rack was the place for really dirty dishes. Some more heavily stained dishes on the top rack were not cleaned as effectively. But as long as you put the really icky stuff on the bottom rack, this machine is excellent at cleaning dishes.