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    3.3 (12)
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    2.7 (11)
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Tony

TonySydney, NSW

  • 3 reviews

Watch for RCD tripping

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We have one of these and the Dishwasher trips the RCD and cuts the power to the house. It appears to be related to the water heater. Would prefer others.



Purchased in March 2021 at The Good Guys Physical store for $800.00.

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Hi _,
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 we’ll investigate for you.
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Ning L.

Ning L.South East Queensland, QLD

Wrong manual, not drying.

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The manual is not for this model, however try to figure out by common sense, still hard to get because the bottom is not in the manual. It is quiet, clean just ok, but always wet. Disappointing on Bosch.



Purchased in January 2021 at Goodguy for $670.00.

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Hi Ning L,
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 contact us on 1300 369 744 we’ll investigate for you. Regards, Bosch Home Australia.

mightymouse57

mightymouse57Sydney, NSW

  • 5 reviews
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Probably a good product but comes with poor instructions

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Purchased in December 2021.

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Hi Mightymouse,
Thanks for your review, we appreciate the feedback. We're sorry to hear that you had issues with installing your dishwasher.
If we can be of any help to you feel free to call us on 1300 369 744.
Regards, Bosch Home Australia.

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Yvonne

YvonnePerth, WA

Bosch dishwasher service.

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Twice now we have to wait a week for someone to
Help with solving a problem with the dishwasher. Two days and all over the world to get some sort solution. Other brand we had were out the next day.

Purchased in June 2021.

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MaskGirl

MaskGirlGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

Do Not Buy This Dishwasher

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i have had this dishwasher for 2 years and it has completely stopped washing all my dishes. I've cleaned it, removed the arms and done everything. I have been exclusively using the hot cycle, i've been rinsing dishes before washing and still the machine does nothing! Do not waste your money on this.

Purchased in November 2021.

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ChrisN

ChrisNSydney, NSW

  • 11 reviews
  • Verified purchase

Cleans my dishes

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Good dishwasher that cleans my dishes. First time owner of dishwasher, so unable to comment on how this compares. Seems to clean my dishes well, easy to use and have not had any issues with the dishwasher for over 8 months of use. No need to scrape clean dishes before cleaning, But I find that I can save time with basic cycle if I do rinse first. Stacking dishes seems pretty simple as well. No smell if follow instructions of manual.

Purchased in November 2021 at The Good Guys for $849.00.

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Paula P.

Paula P.

  • 2 reviews

Love my dishwasher it’s amazingly very quiet

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The perfect quiet and throughly quick or slow hot or warm water for that extra shine or sparkle of the dishes. This dishwasher is really easy to clean but rarely needs it done . If it needs any fixing or adjusting anywhere that is also incredible easy.

Purchased in November 2021 at Harvey Norman for $700.00.

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Ruby

RubySouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 7 reviews
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It’s perfect as it’s our first dishwasher at home

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As a first user I am very satisfied of the product and I put the dishes after I scrape them.and the dishwasher is still same as when when we first uses it..so I am very please to recommend it because it really helps me keep me saving my time up washing the dishes..

Purchased in November 2021 at The Good Guys for $644.00.

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JENNYALICE

JENNYALICENorth Queensland, QLD

Do not buy

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I bought this dishwasher just over 2 years ago. After about a year the tablets stopped dissolving and glasses all had to be hand washed afterwards. I rang Bosch and they told me to clean the arms, but it has made no difference. No it isn’t cleaning at all and just runs the water through. Very disappointing

Purchased in December 2021 at The Good Guys.

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Joe A.

Joe A.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 14 reviews
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Plastic base cracked through

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It's a very average dishwasher, washes are ok when used on the intensive wash, the others are useless, I have had issue with tablets not dissolving and have had to use powder most of the time. The design is so poor that I couldn't fit large plates inside, and the basket cannot be adjusted.

Worst part is a knife dropped though and it cracked the base so me almost new dishwasher is now siliconed together while I buy a new one.

Purchased in March 2021 at Powerland for $669.00.

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Robin

RobinDarling Downs, QLD

  • 3 reviews
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Great Dishwasher

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This dishwasher was simple to set up and is easy to use. The programs are easy to understand and I have been happy with the cleaning results. I do a mixture if rinsing beforehand and not rinsing. It has never been clogged.

Purchased in December 2021.

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Need to re-wash my glasses after each load

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When my Bosch diswasher gave up (after only 4 years), I replaced it with the same one as I was so happy with it. Unfortunately, when it arrived, I was disappointed to find that the 'time remaining' feature had been removed from this model and the glass spikes removed from the top shelf. This means that glasses fall over during the wash cycle and I have to rewash them as they are filled with dirty water. Very disappointed. It annoys me to no end to have to hand wash after every load.

Purchased in January 2021 for $700.00.

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Hi Jane O,
Thanks for your review, we appreciate the feedback. We're sorry to hear that you're having to re wash your glasses. if we can be of any help to you feel free to call us on 1300 369 744.
Regards, Bosch Home Australia

John Paddington

John PaddingtonPaddington

  • 7 reviews
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Same problem e09

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Our second Bosch dishwasher both lasted 4 years and then it's either an expensive repair or a new one. I think an expensive dishwasher should last longer than 4 years. Most of the good reviews are only after 2 years or less. While it was working it was ok but we rinse everything and look after it well so we should get a lot more than 4 years use.

Date PurchasedMar 2014
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Hi John Paddington,
Thanks for your review, we appreciate the feedback. We're sorry to hear that you're having issues with your Bosch SMS40E08AU dishwasher.
Please contact us on 1300 369 744.
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On the scrap heap after 18 months.

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What can I say .... After paying well over $1'ooo for our Bosch dishwasher around 18 months ago ..... It may as well go on the scrap heap . It worked really well for the past 18 months and then all of a sudden E09 continued to haunt us. Super Silent 44bd series 6 .

Date PurchasedJun 2017
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Hi,
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 we’ll investigate for you. Regards, Bosch Home Australia.

totallyrecked

totallyreckedGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 5 reviews
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The best dishwasher I have ever owned

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This has to be the best dishwasher I have ever owned, and I have owned quite a few. For the last 10 months, I dont rinse any of the dishes before i put them (well I do scrap any food thats on them off first before putting them in). The cutlery holder is a good size. The dishwasher is able to fit in normal size dinner plates with ease. It is the quietest dishwasher I have ever owed and the water and power consumption is really good too. Highly recommend

Date PurchasedJan 2018
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Jazzmyn H

Jazzmyn HAU

  • 3 reviews

Easy and efficient

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The settings and layout are soo simple, I have options to save water and power although it already has a pretty good rating I can modify it anyway. I’ve been using it for about a month and I haven't had to clean it at all yet. My favourite thing is the capsule for the tablet actually stays shut.

Date PurchasedAug 2018
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Andrew

AndrewPerth, WA

  • 6 reviews

Best ever

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Had this for coming up to a year. Had another well know 2 draw dishwasher prior to this. That was useless. This is in a different league. Adequate for a family of four. Great loading space. Great washing of dishes too. Also drys very well too. Went for the bosch for the german engineering side of things. So far so good. Trouble free. 10 out of 10 from me.

Date PurchasedNov 2017
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billy

billySydney Surrounds, NSW

  • 10 reviews

My second machine in 5 years,

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bought this dishwasher because my previous one is sounding so noisy and grumpy,it's in perfect condition other wise,clean and cared for,being a mechanic and engineer,I know when machinery is about to die,bought a replacement,only for the price and my mate has a van and picked it up for me,,,,hope my clothes washing machine doesn't go this way too,bosch,,not too sure, made in turkey?

Date PurchasedSep 2018
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Hi Billy,
Thanks for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you're having issues with your dishwasher.
If we can be of any assistance to you, please feel free to contact us on 1300 369 744.
Regards, Bosch Home Australia.

billy
billy

Hi,so many thank's,the machine is now on my driveway awaiting the scrap iron guy,guess everything is throw away,no problems at all, thank you for your interest,END of subject.

Jamie

JamieMelbourne, VIC

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like

Works Perfectly

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This is a great dishwasher, it might not be the highest in the range but it's very effective and quiet too. It allows for larger plates to fit in the bottom shelf and the top shelf has good size proportion, the results are excellent every time and especially like the VarioSpeed function. I personally just use the auto setting on most cycles as this seems to do the job well. Not sure why the dishwasher is advertised as 'anti-fingerprint stainless steel finish' as it always accumulates fingerprints, anyway not a big deal. Would recommend this dishwasher.

Date PurchasedJun 2018
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Kampua

Kampua

  • 12 reviews
  • 16 likes
  • Verified purchase

Brand new with mould growth inside

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Bought a brand new SMS40E08AU but delivered with mould growth inside the dishwasher. BOSCH says they tested every unit at their factory. But not a good excuse to let it be wet inside and let mould growing inside. Hard to get rid of the mould once they are inside. Can spread to seal etc. It's also a health concern.

Date PurchasedAug 2018
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Questions & Answers

Kush

Kushasked

Hi, I have some questions before buying this dishwasher. Would this model come with a drying option?
Also, i have the following dimensions under the benchtop. Width - 61cm, Depth - 56cm, Height - 88cm. Would this fit in the space? Thanks

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Hi Kush,
Thanks for the question regarding our Bosch SMS40E08AU.
This machine does come with an additional 'Extra drying' feature. If selected this feature increases temperature during the final rinse,and an extended drying phase ensures that even plastic parts dry better. In terms of the dimensions this appliance it is 845 mm x 600 mm x 600 mm (H x W x D)
If you need any more information feel free to contact us on 1300 369 744, or jump on our website https://www.bosch-home.com.au/
Regards, Bosch Home Australia

mightymouse57

mightymouse57asked

How do you connect this to the waterline? There are no instructions apart from some pictures which are of no help as there are no measurements of the diameter of connections needed.

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ChrisN
ChrisN

I got the plumber to install it

Bones

Bonesasked

Need to remove lid on dishwasher but it exposes insulation,is it safe to use like this?

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Hi Bones,
Thanks for the question regarding your Bosch dishwasher.
Please make sure to follow the installation instructions for the dishwasher. Exposing the insulation is not a problem as long as it is installed under a bench top as shown there. If it is not, the top of the appliance should stay on.
If you need any more help, feel free to contact us on 1300 369 744.
Regards, Bosch Home Australia

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