- 4 reviews
Eight years of service
Had ours for eight years now. But it has started to decline. Water doesn't heat up anymore that it can't melt the wax seal of the Finish dishwasher cleaner. Water starts to pool on the base. But not a bad run, I suppose. Now looking for a replacement. Unless Bosch reads this and says otherwise.
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Bosch SMS50E42AU lasted for 5.5 years
Model: Bosch SMS50E42AU
Purchased 27/8/2012
Joyce Mayne – on sale $926 including $67 delivery fee
4 star energy (225 kWh/yr); 4.5 star water (12.3 L/wash – normal at 45 degrees)
Full Stainless steel internal
Prior to this week – 5 stars+
- good cleaning, reasonable drying
- great water & energy ratings which are important as we have tank water & solar (good ratings especially given this was a 2012 model – better than most currently available)
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Hi Fe35,
Thanks for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback about your Bosch SMS50E42AU Dishwasher, we're glad to hear that the appliance served you well.
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- 14 reviews
- 23 likes
Base Model Bosch
The old dishwasher failed with odd noises, smoke and odours - calling a service tech out was probably going to be waste of $120 min. or else service call + repair $400. So I went looking for a mid-range replacement.
I referred to Choice magazine which had just completed a review of current dishwashers and selected 3 suitable candidates and went shopping. The Good Guys just happened to have a very special price on the bottom of the range Bosch. It seemed to me that most of the extras missing on this model were electronic programming items and...
Read more an upper utensil tray. The basic washing mechanism was the same as models twice the price. I bought it and installed it myself with no problems. It is very quiet compared with the old Dishlex, it washes very well and it dries much better without the need for a special heating function so is economical. It is very standard inside for stacking the load but I have never seen anything too different here, even in $2,00 models. It has only been operating for 1 month so I will update in a year or so unless something worth reporting pops up. Price, Bosch name Nothing so far - plain vanilla model.
Dear GourmetEngPerth,
Thank you for your positive feedback about your Bosch SMS50E42AU Dishwasher, we really appreciate it. ...
Read more For more information about the Bosch SMS50E42AU Dishwasher, please review our online resources here: http://www.boschappliances.com.au/appliances/dishwashers/freestanding/SMS50E42AU.html If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact our After Sales Support team on 1300 368 339 during business hours. Regards, BoschHomeAu- 19 reviews
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Review of Bosch SMS50E38AU
This is a great dishwasher. It is very quiet and does a great job. We often use the shorter cycle as 2 hours plus of washing dishes seems a long time. Very solidly made and it seems it will last quite a while. Good layout, it just does its job efficiently. We are very happy with it even though it isn't one of the pricier ones made in Germany.
Quiet, washes dishes well,
none that I can find although the eco cycle seems a long time, but they often are in various appliances
Hi Kathy,
Thanks so much for your positive review of the Bosch SMS50E42AU - we really appreciate your feedback. ...
Read more If you ever require more information on the machine - please view our online resources at: http://www.boschappliances.com.au/appliances/dishwashers/freestanding/SMS50E42AU.html Regards, BoschHomeAuFind out how Bosch SMS50E42AU compares to other Freestanding Dishwashers
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- 3 reviews
Great Dishwasher
Its like the Volkswagen of dishwashers. Fairly cost effective and reliable. Well made. Really really quiet. I had this stainless steel job when I was in this rented apartment before own home, might've been a Simpson I think, but gee whiz sounded like a [censored word removed] carwash. Bought the Bosch through appliances online and most happy ay :)
- Quiet - Cost effective - Well made
Impulse buy
We needed a replacement for our trusty AEG. We found this Bosch in the scratch and dent section of E&S Trading. That was very cheap. It washes well and has a energy saving button that can reduce the time. Good rack placement and you can split the cutlery basket if you only have a few pieces to wash.It is quiet and hasn't missed a beat since we bought it 2 years ago.It does 2 washes a day. The only dirty dishes we had were when we got some cheap Finish tabs that I am sure were fake. Filters are easy to clean and take off and replace.
Good workhorse dishwasher that is water and energy efficient.
Some cycles take too much time.
Why do these reviews all sound the same. Mentioning the place of purchase, retail and discount bought price, where it is made...
- 5 reviews
- 1 like
Whisper quiet dishwasher
I bought this on sale from Harvey Norman at Knox shopping centre for $786 reduced from $1399 to replace our 20 year old ASKO. This dishwasher is whisper quiet, and does a great job. The wash cycle is a little long at 2hrs, but since I set it before I go to work or before I go to sleep it isn't an issue. Auto switch off at the end of the cycle is a great idea. Overall, I highly recommend this dishwasher.
Whisper quiet efficient dishwasher
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Great Diswasher.....
Love it-best dishwasher ever. If these were still made and I needed a new dishwasher, I wouldn't hesitate to buy one again - German built, not Turkish. Got the white finish and it looks good too. I self fitted and it was easy. Couldn't be happier with this model Bosch dishwasher. Paid $700 but RRP was $1149 .
Quiet. Quality of wash and drying is outstanding.
Standard wash cycle is a little long but I never use it because the short wash is excellent and has never failed to wash stuff perfectly.
- 24 reviews
- 13 likes
Excellent buy!
I bought this dishwasher at Appliances Online, what a bargain!
This dishwasher has a large bottom drawer and fits oversized plates and my huge oversized saucepans with ease. The top drawer is well designed and fits wine glasses, dishes and small items likes espresso glasses without breakage.
Ours is freestanding and is still quiet. Very impressed, so much better than our last Dishlex.
Well designed, fits large plates, low price
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- 5 reviews
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Great Dishwasher
Bought this dishwasher after the Technica supplied with our new home quit completely after 5 years. We were never happy with it and really wish we had made the switch much earlier. Based on the Water and Energy ratings we would have paid for it several times over by now. The dishwasher is as described elsewhere very quiet and energy efficient. The best part however is how beautifully clean our dishes and glasses are after using it. Can't believe we waited so long to buy a really good and reasonably priced dishwasher. Highly recommended as was our buying experience with Appliances Online.
Quiet, energy efficient, and clean, sparkling dishes and glasses.
Amazingly good dishwasher
I picked up the Bosch SMS50E42AU from Harvey Norman in Moss Vale NSW. I negotiated an excellent price and picked it up for $800, was listed at $1149.01.
This model is built in Germany not Turkey, the German ones are stainless steel inside where the Turkish ones have a plastic floor. I was amazed at just how quiet the machine was it is only 44 db which was very quiet in real terms, I have owned a few dishwashers over the years and this is definitely the quietest I have ever seen.
The standard cycle runs a long time over 2 hours but th...
Read moree results were brilliant. There is a quick cycle that runs for only 30 min if you were in a hurry for your dishes. I like the features such as the rack system, you can remove the top rack, fit an adapter and wash the largest of large items. It has a hot cycle for pots and pans. Really there is little that this machine can't wash. Pity my car doesn't quite fit in but that is my only complaint. The power and water ratings are excellent. I would recommend this machine even if I had paid the retail price but for $800 it was a bargain. Quiet and efficient, does an excellent job, highly flexible machine that is very well built My car is too big to fit in it ;)Questions & Answers
My Bosch Dishwasher model SMS50E42AU keeps stating the Error Code E14. It starts a cycle then stops after a few minutes and has this code. Turning it off at the wall and restarting plus pressing and holding the start button for 3 seconds has made no difference. Would you please be able to assist with what the problem might be? Thanks.
Hi Laurelle,
Thanks for the question regarding your Bosch SMS50E42AU.
There is no troubleshooting we can suggest for this error and a service call would be recommended. ...
How do I get the lid off to fit it under my bench? The manual indicates its possible but can't do it! Not sure where the lever is.
Hi Lousie G,
Thanks for your question regarding the Bosch SMS50E42AU Dishwasher.
If you open the door and put both of your hands under the lid at the middle front, and work them both out in opposi...
I am getting an error message E 18 on my dishwasher. There are no blockages and the pipes are not kinked. This machine is only two and a half years old and has only been lightly used. It previously had an error message E 14 and the sensor was replaced under warranty. it is now just out of warranty. Could these two errors be related and is there anything other than checking the filters and hoses (which I have done) that I could do? I am now up for a very expensive service and repair bill as I live in a small village and the repair people have to come a long way.
I am not able to help you as I've never had either of these error messages. I can't think of anything more that you could do in terms of checking your machine. Only two tips to offer. First have yo...
Read moreu tried unplugging for a minute or so and then replugging to perhaps clear the error message? And second check the error message in your manual documentation (or perhaps on line) to see what this error message (and the other one) is. You could also call the Bosch telephone number on your warranty and speak to a service person at Bosch over the phone and ask them what error message E14 is and how it might be rectified. Sometimes they will extend the warranty if it is only "just" over the time. Nothing to lose and you may be able to get the problem solved, perhaps for free. Best wishesThank you Kathy, much appreciated. I did contact Bosch and am waiting to hear back from them. I did turn off the power and it removed the error message but as soon as I turned it back on again and ran it the message reappeared.
Hi Highclere,
Thanks for your question regarding your Bosch SMS50E42AU Dishwasher. We're sorry to hear about the issues you're having and would like to investigate further. ...
Read more Could you please send us an email at [email protected], listing the problems you're having and quoting BSH204892 in the subject line. Please include the model number (including variant) FD and serial number in your email, any supporting photos, your contact details and a copy of your Purchase Receipt so we can investigate further. Alternatively you can call our After Sales Support team on 1300 369 744 to assist you further. Regards, BoschHomeAuGet an answer from our members and Bosch Home Appliances representatives
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Energy Rating | 4stars |
Weight | 51 |
Max Noise Level | 46dB |
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Hi Ron,
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 see if we can be of any help to you, feel free to call us on 1300 369 744.
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