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PeteS

PeteSGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 13 reviews

Good value

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We purchased this machine 18 months ago and have had no issues with it at all. We have been through 3 dishwashers in 15 years and unfortunately it seems that, like many things now, they are not worth repairing. That’s why we went for the base model Bosch. I took out the 3 year Harvey Norman extended warranty also as our last one ( not a Bosch ) lasted less than 3 years. So far this unit has been excellent. It’s quiet and always gives us a superb wash. The controls are basic but cover all our requirements with the turn of a dial. One thing it is missing is an end of cycle alarm. No big deal. Highly recommend if you are after a good, well priced machine.



Date PurchasedMay 2016
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Victoria

VictoriaSydney

  • 5 reviews
  • 1 like
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Excellent dishwasher! Great value for money.

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We purchased this dishwasher as we were so happy with our previous Bosch dishwasher. Compared to other brands of dishwashers I have had in the past this is outstanding. Always cleans everything thoroughly 1st time around and never anything that isn’t washed properly. It is super quiet so we usually put it on just before bed.
The drawers are spaced far enough so you can stack high plates or large pots without any issues. Dish drawers are well layed out to maximise space and include a row of widely spaced prongs great for stacking larger bowls etc.
Highly recommend this dishwasher which offers a premium brand like Bosch for very reasonable price.I think is great value for the money.

Date PurchasedMar 2017
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Anshul

Anshul

  • 5 reviews
  • 1 like

Excellent dishwasher

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Excellent dishwasher, very quiet and energy efficient. I only have had one issue in the last 5 years which was fixed under warranty thanks to good guys. I previously used f&p double drawer dishwasher which was good but not as nice as the Bosch. I believe this is the best

Date PurchasedApr 2012
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Monique Organ

Monique OrganThornlands

  • 2 reviews

3rd dishwasher in 3 years

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Fi ally bought the right one . After 2 dishwashers let me down ( LG and FISHER PAYKEL) .
The BOSCH is strong, sturdy, cleans beautifully and is easy to operate. It's also nice and quiet and the basket doesn't roll off the guides. Will buy nothing but BOSCH from now on .

Date PurchasedJul 2017
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ssx55

ssx55

  • 24 reviews
  • 42 likes

Good dishwasher, good size

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Very nice looking dishwasher and the perfect size for the kitchen. It is a little louder than expected, but it cleans the dishes well and doesn't leave that weird smell on the dishes.

I would have preferred a digital face instead of a dial, but once you've used it a few times, you will remember the settings.

Don't forget to pull out the instructions and styrofoam from inside the dishwasher before using it!

Date PurchasedAug 2017
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Missy R

Missy R

  • 13 reviews
  • 1 like

Great dishwasher

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Have so far been very happy with the Bosch dishwasher. Dishes always come out clean and dry. I like the cutlery rack on the top shelf for knifes etc. It is very quiet when in use and is very sleek and modern in looks, we have the stainless steel look. No issues whatsoever!

Date PurchasedSep 2016
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Karen

KarenSydney

  • 5 reviews
  • 1 like

Amazing! Hasn’t missed a beat!

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Cleans perfectly every time. Porcelain, glass and cutlery are always dry once the cycle is finished. Plastics require a quick wipe over before being put away.
Love the pre rinse setting, as my kids tend to pop their dishes in without completely scraping properly!
It’s very quiet, we put it on before going to bed and cannot hear it at all.

Date PurchasedFeb 2014
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Lynne

LynneSydney

  • 5 reviews

Good value for money

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I am happy with this dishwasher and it represents good value for money. It is very economical in water consumption and the cycle is short in comparison to my old dishwasher. Dishers are shiny and washed well if I use finish for both dishwasher and rinsing agent. It is a little noisy and I try to turn it when we are away from the kitchen.

Date PurchasedApr 2017
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Hi Lynne,
Thanks for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback about your Bosch SMS40E08AU Dishwasher. If you have any future queries, please feel free to call us on 1300 369 744. Regards, Bosch Home Australia.

No worries

No worriesAU

  • 8 reviews
  • 1 like

Good little machine. Super quiet

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Not the biggest so sometimes struggle to fit everything in but it's good. The spacing of the racks could be wider.
Good value for money - quiet, reasonably fast, cleans well. Easy to use - nothing too sophisticated.
Ours came without a top so insulation was exposed - must have bought a semi- integrated version but luckily we managed to get it to line up with bench. Would have preferred a freestanding machine.

Date PurchasedJul 2017
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Teddy

Teddyperth

  • 7 reviews

Washes really well. A bit noisier than our previous model.

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Finally had enough of our previous Bosch (top of the line model, cost over $1600) which never washed anything properly so I was a bit worried about buying another Bosch but Choice rated them higher than other manufacturers so took a punt.
For the base model and cost this machine is awesome it does exactly what its meant to do and that's wash dishes. Don't worry about the models with all the fruit, the savings you can buy something else.
It is a little bit noisier than the last one but still quieter than the kids whinging about hand washing, hard life hey?

Date PurchasedOct 2017
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karen19

karen19AU

  • 24 reviews

A fantastic dishwasher. So quiet. Works really well.

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Date PurchasedSep 2017
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Marina

Marina

  • 14 reviews
  • 1 like

good, nothing extraordinarily bad or good

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I am happy with this product. I did not get given a choice as it came as the dishwasher that was chosen and purchased in my off-the-plan apartment, but I would definitely consider it again if given a choice in the future.
It has an attractive and simple appearance. It is simple to use, does not take too long, it is quiet and cleans well.

Date PurchasedMar 2017
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Tigerman

TigermanAustralian Capital Territory

  • 24 reviews

Quality brand at a good price

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We bought this to replace an extremely old Dishlex. We decided on this entry level Bosch after weighing up several entry/moderate level dishwashers. We wanted a simple to use dishwasher that cleaned well and didn't need anything too complicated. We decided on Bosch after reading a lot of favourable reviews and we are very happy with our purchase. Our dishwasher is easy to use, quiet, cleans extremely well, and is visually attractive. The only negatives would be that the door can at times be hard to open and the interior of the dishwasher seems to mark very easily so ensure all cutlery etc. are well clear of the door and sides when stacking.

Date PurchasedFeb 2017
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Lama

LamaDarwin, NT

  • 6 reviews
  • 2 likes

Great product.

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We have loved using this dishwasher for the past 2 1/2 years. The first one I ever had (Silencio) sounded like a road train driving through the kitchen in the middle of the night but this Bosch is very quiet, it does a great job on the dishes & the timer feature is very convenient. Looks great too with the stainless steel finish. Very happy with it.

Date PurchasedApr 2015
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Dave n Trudie

Dave n TrudiePerth

  • 4 reviews

Brilliant, and super quiet

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Great value Bosch product, bought to replace a previous Bosch dishwasher that lasted 9 years.

Dishes are always clean first time. Dishwasher is in an open plan room and runs in a super quiet mode, you hardly even know that it is switched on. I can highly recommend this product.

Date PurchasedNov 2016
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Peta71

Peta71AU

  • 5 reviews
  • 2 likes

Excellent

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Great dishwasher for a mid range price, does what it needs to! Sooo quiet, sometimes wonder if ive actually turned it on properly! Dishes come out clean n sparkling and completely dry! Baked on casserole was an easy challenge on the pot function! Heaps of room and cuttlery basket easy to empty.. easy to use n looks good with anti fingerprint finish. Purchased from Appliances online, $12 dearer than good guys but delivered to my door, old one removed and they took all the packaging!

Date PurchasedAug 2017
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Wanjo

WanjoMorphett Vale 5162

  • 7 reviews
  • Verified purchase

Works like a charm

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The Bosch has taught us how clean dishes look like, great! I experience the storage baskets as very praxis oriented, easy to load. To me it is magic that the dishwasher adjusts to the grade of soiling of the dishes (temperature and duration) Rinsing aid is taken seriously, if the tank is empty a red diode makes one refill on the spot. There is also an eco and an "careful" program which work well too if the dishwasher may for once be not completely full or there are breakable glasses to clean. Dishes etc are dry except in places where water can pool during cleaning. The machine is so silent, one needs the red diode to see if work is finished.

Date PurchasedFeb 2017
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Dylan.W

Dylan.WPerth

  • 4 reviews

Its okay

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Its not a bad dishwasher yet it does require a bit of regular maintenance and blocking usually becomes regular problem but otherwise it is a great dish washer if bosch can fix these erorrs this would probably be the best dishwasher I have used yet it still does the job

Date PurchasedApr 2017
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Hi Dylan.W, Thanks for your review. We appreciate the feedback about your Bosch SMS40E08AU Dishwasher. If you have any future queries, please feel free to call us on 1300 369 744 to discuss further. Regards, Bosch Home Australia.

Maggieyu

MaggieyuVermont

  • 4 reviews

A good helper

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Thia dish washer bring a lot of fun to my kichen because i hate to wash dishes. Now i am not afraid to mess up in the kichen to try all kinds of cooking.
It easy to use and the dishes are shining, release us from a lot of work.

Date PurchasedJun 2011
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SJS

SJS

  • 7 reviews
  • 1 like
  • Verified purchase

Does its job well!

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This appliance had such great reviews and, although it is early days, we are very happy with it so far. It has a good capacity for dishes/utensils and some moveable racks to accommodate different sized items. It runs quietly, looks sleek and simple, and the dishes are clean and spot-free.

Date PurchasedMay 2017
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Questions & Answers

Daniel S.

Daniel S.asked

I have a question about the child lock. I can see there is s small plastic pull tab at the top which, if pulled out will 'lock' the door and the manual says the buttons are locked while the cycle isvunderway.
But can the button be locked when the unit is not operating? My toddler likes to press buttons and would always turn our old dishwasher on.

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Hi Daniel S., Thank you for your question. Unfortunately no, there is no way for the buttons on this dishwasher to be locked whilst it is not in use. If you need any more help, feel free to contact us on 1300 369 744.
Regards, Bosch Home Australia

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

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