This is one of, if not the best review of any product I have ever heard!! So descriptive, concise and professional! I was totally blowen away when you said it was your first review. Thanks for sharing and thanks for doing so much work to make it so great!!
Just purchased this dishwasher and used 1st time last evening. The instruction manual is so complex, thank god for your review which makes now easier to understand.
This was so informative! I’ve had this dishwasher for years and never really knew what every setting meant! I’ll be changing up my default choices now. One thing that wasn’t mentioned was that there are levers on each side of the middle rack that you can drop so only one side (if you wish) lowers to cater for the long stem or tall glasses. I find this contraption very handy!
Thank you!!! I have seen the trick with lower one side of the basket before - it was a feature of Miele machines. I have never actually tired it on mine but I did lower one side and noticed that it still closed correctly. I dont tend to wash tall stemware that much but next time I do I will give it a go! Thanks for watching and I am glad it was useful!
Excellent review where you informs about the pros and cons of the machine. You sound objective, even though you seem to be a Bosch fan, and that’s what I really like. Most of all is the practical information I gained from your review. I got the Series 4 Dishwasher and read the manual, and read it again, but every time I could have used the functions i already had forgotten about them. That was until I viewed your video and watched it again and again that I reaised that I had many of the functionality that you spoke about, and now I like my Dishwasher even more.
Awesome, you presented the machine better than any Bosch Professional could have done. Just ordered one of these. Thank you very much, this review was really helpful!
Thanks so much for such a thorough and concise review, I am blind and so very much appreciated how descriptive you are. Having my 8 series Bosch dishwasher delivered on Sunday and now I don’t need to read the manual thanks to you. LOL.
Glad to be helpful!! Its a shame but I don't think they control panel has any way of identity the buttons? Perhaps its something they should look in to adding.
Everything AND the Kitchen Sink Hey, no worries there, once it is set up on wifi I can access it from my iPhone or I think even alexa. I’m guessing yours is a couple of years old, only this years model has Home Connect. It would be really helpful to know if the machine has buttons though or if EVERYTHING is touch screen. I haven’t seen it in store as they didn’t stock a display model but my last Bosch didn’t let me down a single time in 15 years so went with them again. Only chucked the old one because the child lock kept flicking on and over time it made the front panel weak and it eventually cracked. The machine still worked perfectly Definitely worth paying the extra. :)
@@andylane7142 Hi, mine isn't the home connect model, but if its like my washing machine and oven you can control it through the app and alexa (although Alexa isn't that great really). Mine is totally touch screen, not a single physical button on it.
This Bosch machine looks like, what in the United States is called the "Benchmark Series" which is made in Germany. Last year I bought an 800 Series machine, which, like the 500, 300, and 100 Series, is made in North Caroline, USA. Though it does not have all of the cycle options nor the interior lighting of the German made 8 series, the American version does have Zeolite (known as Crystal Dry), excellent build quality, a 42 db "Super Silence Plus" rating. In all respects, it is a fantastic machine. I even recommended a Bosch dishwasher to the people who bought our house, months before I purchased my first Bosch. I bought mine after I closed on my new home.
Hi channel guy, as an addendum, I’ve found all the programmes combined with the options work brilliantly. The short wash on this works better that all the others on an intensive watch. The series 8 is the only one I’d ever recommend. Cheers
Thanks for the feedback. I agree the short wash option is very good compared to previous dishwashers I’ve had, the fact that it actually dries at the end makes it worthwhile, otherwise what’s the point!
Absolutely brilliant review. Can’t tell you how helpful this info has been. Thanks heaps...wish manufacturers would also do such detailed videos of each function.
Thank you!! I've had my Series 8 integrated Bosh dishwasher for 3 years now and have only just started using it this week hahaha...I'm so old school and have been washing my dishes by hand until now! I did a quick search to find out what all the features mean and I have only ever used it twice so far on the eco 45 feature, but I will start using it on the Auto now after watching this. Best review ever!! Thank you so much and i hope I will start using my dishwasher now...especially being Italian and having so much to wash!! :) :)
This is the best dishwasher review and walk trough I have ever seen and I have seen a lot. This one nailed every detail in away I have not seen other reviews do! Excellent job, hard to believe this was your first review!😎
Just echo-ing all the other reviews! This was such a great real-world review and covered important aspects of every-day use. Love your reviews, thanks!
Me and my friend Max are planning to buy the freestanding version in our first house and we’d like to thank you for the great review. Keep up the great content.
Great informative video, I’ve got both Bosch series 2 & series 4 at work, both okay they do what they say..... the only real difference is that the series 4 wash cycle lasts 3.30hrs while on series 2 it’s only 2.20 on a normal cycle..... mind you it's mainly cups & saucers...... though I prefer my Miele dishwasher....... “horses for courses”
Great review! I see you have problem with tall glasses on corners, trust me, its common fault with all dishwashers and brands call it “dead zones” haha I have the same problem sometimes with my Beko dishwasher, it doesnt happen when under that glasses (in bottom rack) are plates. Tip: Angle glasses in dead corners so hole of the glass is closer to jets from spray arm :)
We are looking at purchasing this, after watching this video we decided that yep, we will be getting this model, this is better than what any salesman/woman could ever explain to us.
17:58 thanks for this review Just ordered this machine it’s coming tomorrow 😊 Good overview of features Would have been useful to see wifi app and skirting status light in use though
One useful add on Bosch Dishwashers have is a a spray nozzle that you put in the back instead of the middle tray, which is very useful to wash a lot of large trays at once.
Everything AND the Kitchen Sink I use mine a lot to wash my charcoal grill racks that are quite long. I have roughly the same oven as you (I have the steam one) and its trays fit neatly in the dishwasher without this add on.
You are a natural! Well done! I struggle with my dishwasher as it never dries properly, so thinking of replacing it. You talked about not putting glasses in the 4 corners of the mid shelf … what do you put there? Thanks!
Hahah ! Thanks. I tend to just put mugs and small shallow glasses in the corners, they seem to clean ok, it’s just not great for tall glasses.. most of the time, sometimes even tall glasses clean ok, if the lower basket allows the spray to reach up.
Great review. Very surprised to hear about the items in the corner not getting fully clean. I’ve a similar Siemens and have never had any issues. Perhaps the filter needs cleaned?
Hi, thank you so much for your excellent review. Much appreciated. I'm having to research a number of items for a kitchen refit. I've never owned or even used a dishwasher, so your comprehensive review has been invaluable and your presenting style is the best I've seen. I have a question about the Zeolith drying mineral please. Is this something that needs to be topped up or replaced? Also, does dishwasher salt need to be used with every wash? Thanks again and keep up the good work! 👍☺
Thanks for the feedback!! Nope, the zeolith says in the machine for its ‘life’ and never needs touching. Just salt, rinse aid and detergent 😀. Salt usage depends on your water hardness, I don’t really bother with it. But it lasts for a month or even longer before needing to add more- but that depends on your water hardness etc. if you use all in one tablets they have salt so you don’t really need to bother… I would always add rinse aid though, even if it says you don’t need to on the detergent box!
@@everythingandthekitchensink Much obliged for your reply which is really helpful. I think the Bosch S8 dishwasher is the one I'll go for. The cleaning performance looks really good and I'm impressed by the drying. I'd previously looked at dishwashers which open slightly when the programme has finished. However, I wondered if over time, any steam released would compromise the underside of the worktops. Anyway, I'm pretty settled on the BS8, so no worries. Cheers & best regards.
The reason glasses don’t get clean on the corners is because Bosch designed there spray arms to aim directly up and not flare out to the edges as this helps with reducing noise. It is mentioned in an overview video from Bosch and it says “jets aimed to clean your dishes not the sides of tub”
Thank you so much, great review. I’m looking for a dishwasher and cant fined useful reports, reviews for freestanding dishwashers. Anyway thank you for this review very clear ...
I have an old Whirlpool 1990s dishwasher at the beach house we go to. It washes great and very quickly, but is is pretty loud. I put a plastic measuring cup in the bottom rack once and it melted it. Well I did have it on heat dry. I wish all modern dishwashers had the option to turn off heat dry.
Many of the newer dishwashers don't have the exposed heaters anymore, especially the European-made ones. The in-line heater is integrated with the circulation pump, so there's less risk of melting plastics. With the Miele I'm using, plastics can safely go in there, I've never had any items melt, even those flimsy takeaway containers or ice-cream tubs. Alas, as someone pointed out to me, one can have it "cheap, fast or good... but only two can be chosen". The cycles on the modern ones seem to take a long time, but I take it as an excuse to have a rest or watch something (after cooking & clearing up), or use the time to do some other pressing household chore.
Our newer Bosch dishwasher also does not have an exposed heating element. They say newer dishwasher s take longer to wash because there is no phosphates in detergent anymore, instead there is enzymes.
Thank you for your review, is your dishwasher still working ok? Just wondering about the reliability of the series 8 as some comments mentioned the touch panel stopping working 😀
Hi, yes, well, I’m having an odd issue that I’m hoping isn’t turning into a major fault. Basically sometimes I get an error message to do with a water leak, if it unplug and leave for 24 hours, it clears and works again. So… I would like to say it’s perfect but that is a little problem… regarding it washing and all that, yes it’s great!!
@@everythingandthekitchensink ah, guessing sods law it's out of warranty too? I have just purchased a series 8 integrated with 5 year warranty, let's see how I get on lol, their out of warranty repairs are not too bad, fixed price labour and pay for parts
I’m in Australia and looking at purchasing a series 6 but I’ll try and get my wife to agree to a series 8. But then again the series 6 still gets great reviews. Decisions decisions.
@@everythingandthekitchensink yeah series 6. Starting kitchen renovations next week and will purchase it soon. My sister in law has a series 6 and is very happy with it.
Great review of the dishwasher that I have my eye on. 👍🏼 I have just moved house and the dishwasher that’s fitted doesn’t accommodate my 27” dinner plates, I have to set them at an acute angle face downwards. Would that size plate fit in the Bosch?
It does not say you can In the instructions, however it’s possible to lower one end and the drawer still closers correctly. I have not tried it if it works but I have seen other dishwashers with this option so I guess it may work??
Unfortunately in Australia most of the top features are not available. We seem to get the lesser models only. Im trying to find an underbench model with these features and it's not possible it seems :(
The 2024 series 8 is outstanding. The display on mine is on the outside. Any series 8 will wash near perfectly and the Zeolith drying technology is second to none. I’d put this machine slightly ahead of the highest trim Miele. Cheers NZ.
Hi, basically Series 8 & 6 are the top end models with all features (and most expense). Series 4 has less features and more standard. Classic and Series 2 are the lower end models, still good I guess but have minimal features and will be the cheapest to buy. So, its just depends on your budget and level of features you want. Hope that helps.
Great product but I don't think it worth the four time price. We have a bosch classic and it washes everything spotless. If you are like most family you will chick in everything to the dishwasher and if some roasting pan comes out dirty every now and again you just scrub it by hand. Nevertheless it is quality.
I am planning to buy this dishwasher, my question is. Is that possible to open the door of this dishwasher just with the handle, or you have to open the door by clicking on it?
Hi, You can open it just like any other normal dishwasher. The door is very easy to open. You can also press the door and it will open if you want it to automatically
Hello, we got the model SMV6ZDX49E There is no such a thing as series 8 in finland and bosch site says its series 6 but it was the most expensive you can buy here so i reckon its series 8 outside of finland but anyway... I dont know if there is something wrong with the zeolith drying, it still leaves dishes very wet. We mainly upgraded to have more dry dishes, old one was 13 years old AEG. I made sure i dont block the zeolith holes on the side, and i even pressed the extra dry program, made little to no difference. Maybe my expectations were too high, these new dishwashers are supposed to be so much energy efficient than the old ones. Old ones had heating elements which dried the dishes and could be reason they dried them better than machines of today but used wayyyyy more energy. I always use auto program. It bothers me, so anyone else has similiar situations? Thanks!! Loved the video
Hi! Seems strange that your is not drying well? I have the 'extra dry' setting turned on in the settings section. Sometimes I use the 'Shine and Dry' option if I am washing lots of plastic items. When you say wet dishes... I assume plate and glasses etc are drying ok, its just plastic items and other things that don't hold heat well? If everything is coming out wet I think you have have a problem with your machine?
@@everythingandthekitchensink thanks for your reply. Yes, mainly plastics, plates and glasses ok. Sometimes there is big splashes of water on top of our coffee cups. Maybe my expectations were too high, dont know 😅
@@Kermeliz Ok, its a shame? Perhaps there is a slight difference between the machines? I was very impressed with how mine dries everything, especially the plastics, my old machine always struggled. I get water pooling on top of my cups etc if they have a large indent, I think thats difficult to avoid unless you really make sure the cups are angled so they don't pool water.
Hi, I think it depends on the brand and how much use it gets - there is no reason why a machine wouldn't last over 10 years, even with lots of use. My old model was about 10 years old and working fine, I just wanted an upgrade! I do think Bosch is a great make, but Miele is also excellent.
With a quality brand such as Bosch or Miele (especially if German made), one can expect 10-15 years use. But one needs to take appropriate care, such as not slamming the door (especially if it has a motorised lock), forcing the locking mechanism open and breaking the handle etc. Regular descaling & cleaning will also help extend the life of the machine. For me, the usual faults are control boards failing (main board, display board), especially if the current isn't stable and there're spikes or lightning strikes. Here in Malaysia, our electricity supply fluctuates a bit and I suspect it may have affected my power supply unit, which needed replacement. The motorised door opening mechanism also failed last year, but I was able to source the motor part directly from the German manufacturer, then had someone solder the replacement in place. Worked perfectly afterwards, I'm glad to report and saved myself a ton of money. But the dishwasher is 13 years old and still works great, so I'm happy.
Fantastic video description - thank you. I can only find Bosch dishwashers up to Series 6 at Bosch UK and other retailers... wondering how you have a Series 8? Many thanks.
Hi, I brought a few years ago. I also saw that series 6 seems to be around but have the same features as the 8. They are still available for purchase if you do a web search, lots of retails still stock the whole Serie 8 range. AO.com have the extractors, ovens etc.
Ah I see! Thank you for all the information- this really provides a truly valuable insight into a product that we may have for the next decade! Enjoy your day - R.
The only thing I don't like about Bosch is why do they go to the expense to make a quality dishwasher only to cheapen out with those flimsy plastic spray arms ? Got to say machines with heating elements dry much better and self cleaning filters with grinders are much more convenient.
What a great review! Question...I couldn't find how to run the Machine Care function in this model. Like the other models which they have a proper Maching Care button. Thank you!
Suthiwat Yanawiboot hi, it actually does not have a dedicated machine care button like some I have seen. I just just 65c basic wash with a cleaning tablet.
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Hi. I love in australia. My Bosch series 8 doesn't have internal lights, I was wondering why? Also a little red star like light on the left hand side of the panel comes on at the start of each wash cycle. Could you please tell me what this light is?
Hi, sounds like your Series 8 is a different model number to mine. I have noticed that various models etc differ. Not 100% but would the red light be telling you your RINSE AID or SALT is low?
@@everythingandthekitchensink hi thanks so much for your reply. No all is full. The little star like light is in the left hand side of the panel in front. I since also noticed that it has a little red line underneath the star which seems to increase as the cycle continues. Cheers 🙏🥰
@@erikalaz2523 Hi, I am not that sure, but could it just be a progress indicator light so you know how long is left? Does yours project on the floor like mine while its on? If not, perhaps this is the progress light?
Everything AND the Kitchen Sink thank you! we have an old bosch dishwasher that’s still going strong, so that’s reassuring you don’t need to replace the minerals 👍
I've owned this model since it was first launched and am very satisfied. One question though.. It came with a white silicon strip 600mm wide which was included in the accessories bag. Does anyone know what it is for and where its supposed to go? My unit is the free standing version.
Hi. Not 100% sure but on my old dishwasher it came with a silicon strip that you stuck under the worktop just above the door, that way any steam that escapes wont begin to warp your worktop. Maybe its thats?
Hello, really my compliments for your great and useful video 👏👏👏. I have two questions, please: (1) At the beginning of the video (around minute 1:00), you talk literally about the "EcoDry Option" according to which automatically "at the end of the cycle the door will open allowing steam to escape". After, when you explain all the buttons/programs/addons (from minute 2:00 till minute 10:00), I dont understand where is the "Eco Dry" option and how the user can activate it; I dont understand which washing program(s) include(s) this "Eco Dry" procedure that opens automatically the door. (2) Around minute 9:00, you talk about how the zeolite mineral, that is embedded into the washing machine, works in order to achieve great results in drying dishes. I dont understand if the zeolite procedure, that sucks moist air and pumps it through zeolite, is used only when the user activates the option "Dry&Shine" or if the zeolite is used by the washing machine in all or other washing programs. Thanks a lot for your video. I am not an English speaker, I hope I have explained myself clearly.
HI! Thank you!! 1. SORRY, I am wrong. My dishwasher does not seem to have the EcoDry 'open automatically' option. I thought it did as I was sure I read it somewhere in the instructions. However it does not seem to be on my model? Perhaps its on the WIFI Home Connect version?? 2. The Zeolth drying feature.. to turn this on for ALL programs you need to go into the settings and locate the EXTRA DRY option. If you turn this on it will use the extra dry all the time. If its turn off, as far as I know, the SHINE AND DRY program (and perhaps SUPER 60) are the only ones that use the extra dry. I keep mine in EXTRA DRY all the time.
It may indeed be a quality machine, however it is not ‘German built’ . Bosch dishwashers are made in the USA. Perhaps main Corporate Is Basev in Germany, but dishwasher made here.
Hi, mine does state clearly ‘Made in Germany’ on the info panel. Perhaps one sold in the US are built there, but in the Uk it’s made where it says it is.
I am not completely sure. I have seen series 6 models with the same drying feature mine has, but unsure about eco dry (where the door opens?). I would suggest you do some research by reading the manuals for series 6 dishwashers, that should answer all the questions?
This is one of, if not the best review of any product I have ever heard!! So descriptive, concise and professional! I was totally blowen away when you said it was your first review. Thanks for sharing and thanks for doing so much work to make it so great!!
Thank you: exactly what I was going to say. Thank God I saw this: I was chosing between AEG, Neff and Bosch. Am now decided!
I bought the Bosch series 8 dishwasher because of your review and I am so satisfied!! Thanks again! :-)
Just purchased this dishwasher and used 1st time last evening. The instruction manual is so complex, thank god for your review which makes now easier to understand.
Thanks!!
This was so informative! I’ve had this dishwasher for years and never really knew what every setting meant! I’ll be changing up my default choices now.
One thing that wasn’t mentioned was that there are levers on each side of the middle rack that you can drop so only one side (if you wish) lowers to cater for the long stem or tall glasses.
I find this contraption very handy!
Thank you!!! I have seen the trick with lower one side of the basket before - it was a feature of Miele machines. I have never actually tired it on mine but I did lower one side and noticed that it still closed correctly.
I dont tend to wash tall stemware that much but next time I do I will give it a go!
Thanks for watching and I am glad it was useful!
Excellent review where you informs about the pros and cons of the machine. You sound objective, even though you seem to be a Bosch fan, and that’s what I really like. Most of all is the practical information I gained from your review. I got the Series 4 Dishwasher and read the manual, and read it again, but every time I could have used the functions i already had forgotten about them. That was until I viewed your video and watched it again and again that I reaised that I had many of the functionality that you spoke about, and now I like my Dishwasher even more.
Awesome, you presented the machine better than any Bosch Professional could have done. Just ordered one of these. Thank you very much, this review was really helpful!
Thanks!!!
Thanks so much for such a thorough and concise review, I am blind and so very much appreciated how descriptive you are. Having my 8 series Bosch dishwasher delivered on Sunday and now I don’t need to read the manual thanks to you. LOL.
Glad to be helpful!! Its a shame but I don't think they control panel has any way of identity the buttons? Perhaps its something they should look in to adding.
Everything AND the Kitchen Sink Hey, no worries there, once it is set up on wifi I can access it from my iPhone or I think even alexa. I’m guessing yours is a couple of years old, only this years model has Home Connect. It would be really helpful to know if the machine has buttons though or if EVERYTHING is touch screen. I haven’t seen it in store as they didn’t stock a display model but my last Bosch didn’t let me down a single time in 15 years so went with them again. Only chucked the old one because the child lock kept flicking on and over time it made the front panel weak and it eventually cracked. The machine still worked perfectly Definitely worth paying the extra. :)
@@andylane7142 Hi, mine isn't the home connect model, but if its like my washing machine and oven you can control it through the app and alexa (although Alexa isn't that great really). Mine is totally touch screen, not a single physical button on it.
Great review, very professional and it's sold me on the machine lol
Thanks :-)
This Bosch machine looks like, what in the United States is called the "Benchmark Series" which is made in Germany. Last year I bought an 800 Series machine, which, like the 500, 300, and 100 Series, is made in North Caroline, USA. Though it does not have all of the cycle options nor the interior lighting of the German made 8 series, the American version does have Zeolite (known as Crystal Dry), excellent build quality, a 42 db "Super Silence Plus" rating. In all respects, it is a fantastic machine. I even recommended a Bosch dishwasher to the people who bought our house, months before I purchased my first Bosch. I bought mine after I closed on my new home.
Hi channel guy, as an addendum, I’ve found all the programmes combined with the options work brilliantly. The short wash on this works better that all the others on an intensive watch. The series 8 is the only one I’d ever recommend.
Cheers
Thanks for the feedback. I agree the short wash option is very good compared to previous dishwashers I’ve had, the fact that it actually dries at the end makes it worthwhile, otherwise what’s the point!
Absolutely brilliant review. Can’t tell you how helpful this info has been. Thanks heaps...wish manufacturers would also do such detailed videos of each function.
K M thanks!
Thank you!! I've had my Series 8 integrated Bosh dishwasher for 3 years now and have only just started using it this week hahaha...I'm so old school and have been washing my dishes by hand until now! I did a quick search to find out what all the features mean and I have only ever used it twice so far on the eco 45 feature, but I will start using it on the Auto now after watching this. Best review ever!! Thank you so much and i hope I will start using my dishwasher now...especially being Italian and having so much to wash!! :) :)
That's incredibly stupid.
@@Jajalaatmaar waaaaaa
@Neman Momand for sure! Best on the market
@Neman Momand yes, 100%
I don't remeber a better dishwasher review video than this one. You really did a great job.
This is the best dishwasher review and walk trough I have ever seen and I have seen a lot. This one nailed every detail in away I have not seen other reviews do! Excellent job, hard to believe this was your first review!😎
I bought this dishwasher thank you for your detailed explanation of how it works. Excellent!
Glad it was helpful!
Just echo-ing all the other reviews! This was such a great real-world review and covered important aspects of every-day use. Love your reviews, thanks!
Me and my friend Max are planning to buy the freestanding version in our first house and we’d like to thank you for the great review. Keep up the great content.
Great informative video, I’ve got both Bosch series 2 & series 4 at work, both okay they do what they say..... the only real difference is that the series 4 wash cycle lasts 3.30hrs while on series 2 it’s only 2.20 on a normal cycle..... mind you it's mainly cups & saucers...... though I prefer my Miele dishwasher....... “horses for courses”
As a German Danke for the German Engineering. Much appreciated to our British cousins. Yes Bosch makes the best dishwasher and we own one.
Great review! I see you have problem with tall glasses on corners, trust me, its common fault with all dishwashers and brands call it “dead zones” haha
I have the same problem sometimes with my Beko dishwasher, it doesnt happen when under that glasses (in bottom rack) are plates.
Tip: Angle glasses in dead corners so hole of the glass is closer to jets from spray arm :)
Hi! Thanks for the feedback! I think I have a bad habit of cramming far too much in my dishwasher and that impacts on the wash quality :-) Ooops!
We are looking at purchasing this, after watching this video we decided that yep, we will be getting this model, this is better than what any salesman/woman could ever explain to us.
Oh thanks!!
Thanks so much. Very informative. Just wish Bosch would do videos of their products on how to use them. Manual hard to understand
This is the best review I have ever seen! Told me everything I wanted to know and more. Brilliant thank you so much for making it!
THANKS 🤩
Think you did a great job ty . Pros n cons were wonderful.
Thanks :-)
Excellent review man. I am in the process of choosing a dishwasher and am having between Bosch and Miele. You covered everything perfectly.
Enjoyed the review, very detailed and professionally done. Gave me a lot of insights to make an informed decision regarding this pricey item. 👍🏻
17:58 thanks for this review
Just ordered this machine it’s coming tomorrow 😊
Good overview of features
Would have been useful to see wifi app and skirting status light in use though
Best diskwasher review on youtube, Thank you.
Thanks!
That's it, you sold me the machine, superb review, I loved it!
Thank you for a fantastic thorough review!
One useful add on Bosch Dishwashers have is a a spray nozzle that you put in the back instead of the middle tray, which is very useful to wash a lot of large trays at once.
Bruno Figueiredo yes! I have one but forgot to mention it in the video! Only used it the once though.
Everything AND the Kitchen Sink I use mine a lot to wash my charcoal grill racks that are quite long. I have roughly the same oven as you (I have the steam one) and its trays fit neatly in the dishwasher without this add on.
the middle basket slides down to create space in middle section ..please check sides of the mid rack..great review i bought it last month
You are a natural! Well done! I struggle with my dishwasher as it never dries properly, so thinking of replacing it. You talked about not putting glasses in the 4 corners of the mid shelf … what do you put there?
Thanks!
Hahah ! Thanks. I tend to just put mugs and small shallow glasses in the corners, they seem to clean ok, it’s just not great for tall glasses.. most of the time, sometimes even tall glasses clean ok, if the lower basket allows the spray to reach up.
Great review. Very surprised to hear about the items in the corner not getting fully clean. I’ve a similar Siemens and have never had any issues. Perhaps the filter needs cleaned?
Hi, thank you so much for your excellent review. Much appreciated.
I'm having to research a number of items for a kitchen refit. I've never owned or even used a dishwasher, so your comprehensive review has been invaluable and your presenting style is the best I've seen.
I have a question about the Zeolith drying mineral please. Is this something that needs to be topped up or replaced? Also, does dishwasher salt need to be used with every wash?
Thanks again and keep up the good work! 👍☺
Thanks for the feedback!! Nope, the zeolith says in the machine for its ‘life’ and never needs touching. Just salt, rinse aid and detergent 😀. Salt usage depends on your water hardness, I don’t really bother with it. But it lasts for a month or even longer before needing to add more- but that depends on your water hardness etc. if you use all in one tablets they have salt so you don’t really need to bother… I would always add rinse aid though, even if it says you don’t need to on the detergent box!
@@everythingandthekitchensink Much obliged for your reply which is really helpful.
I think the Bosch S8 dishwasher is the one I'll go for. The cleaning performance looks really good and I'm impressed by the drying.
I'd previously looked at dishwashers which open slightly when the programme has finished. However, I wondered if over time, any steam released would compromise the underside of the worktops.
Anyway, I'm pretty settled on the BS8, so no worries.
Cheers & best regards.
Great job as a first time review. Good coverage of content and features
The reason glasses don’t get clean on the corners is because Bosch designed there spray arms to aim directly up and not flare out to the edges as this helps with reducing noise. It is mentioned in an overview video from Bosch and it says “jets aimed to clean your dishes not the sides of tub”
then bosch are idiots
Great review - this was both clear, thorough and informative, good job!
I appreciate the detail and knowledge, great job!
Thank you so much, great review. I’m looking for a dishwasher and cant fined useful reports, reviews for freestanding dishwashers. Anyway thank you for this review very clear ...
Thank you very much! Brilliant review!
Great review! Any chance of a quick video of it in action with the projected timer and noise? :D
petroidau hi, leave it with me, will upload a follow up video in the next few days.
I have a top of the range new Bosch dishwasher. Cannot produce clean dish to save itself. Apparently works perfectly.
Brilliant review. However I came here to see in the energy efficiency is worth investing in compared to the series 6? 😊 thanks
I have an old Whirlpool 1990s dishwasher at the beach house we go to. It washes great and very quickly, but is is pretty loud. I put a plastic measuring cup in the bottom rack once and it melted it. Well I did have it on heat dry. I wish all modern dishwashers had the option to turn off heat dry.
Many of the newer dishwashers don't have the exposed heaters anymore, especially the European-made ones. The in-line heater is integrated with the circulation pump, so there's less risk of melting plastics. With the Miele I'm using, plastics can safely go in there, I've never had any items melt, even those flimsy takeaway containers or ice-cream tubs.
Alas, as someone pointed out to me, one can have it "cheap, fast or good... but only two can be chosen". The cycles on the modern ones seem to take a long time, but I take it as an excuse to have a rest or watch something (after cooking & clearing up), or use the time to do some other pressing household chore.
Our newer Bosch dishwasher also does not have an exposed heating element. They say newer dishwasher s take longer to wash because there is no phosphates in detergent anymore, instead there is enzymes.
Thank you for your review, is your dishwasher still working ok? Just wondering about the reliability of the series 8 as some comments mentioned the touch panel stopping working 😀
Hi, yes, well, I’m having an odd issue that I’m hoping isn’t turning into a major fault. Basically sometimes I get an error message to do with a water leak, if it unplug and leave for 24 hours, it clears and works again. So… I would like to say it’s perfect but that is a little problem… regarding it washing and all that, yes it’s great!!
@@everythingandthekitchensink ah, guessing sods law it's out of warranty too? I have just purchased a series 8 integrated with 5 year warranty, let's see how I get on lol, their out of warranty repairs are not too bad, fixed price labour and pay for parts
Somebody give him the Oscar for best review ever. I bet that not even its inventor wouldn't perform better than him
I’m in Australia and looking at purchasing a series 6 but I’ll try and get my wife to agree to a series 8. But then again the series 6 still gets great reviews. Decisions decisions.
Have you decided yet?
@@everythingandthekitchensink yeah series 6. Starting kitchen renovations next week and will purchase it soon. My sister in law has a series 6 and is very happy with it.
Extremely great review!
Congratulations
Greetings from Portugal
Great review of the dishwasher that I have my eye on. 👍🏼 I have just moved house and the dishwasher that’s fitted doesn’t accommodate my 27” dinner plates, I have to set them at an acute angle face downwards. Would that size plate fit in the Bosch?
Hi, if you higher the middle rack you can fit them, however you will limit the space for glassware etc above.
Can you have the middle rack half up and halfway down excellent review
It does not say you can In the instructions, however it’s possible to lower one end and the drawer still closers correctly. I have not tried it if it works but I have seen other dishwashers with this option so I guess it may work??
Nice review! Thanks a lot!!
Unfortunately in Australia most of the top features are not available. We seem to get the lesser models only. Im trying to find an underbench model with these features and it's not possible it seems :(
The series 8 is more difficult to get here too. They tend to show the series 6 with very similar features.
The 2024 series 8 is outstanding. The display on mine is on the outside. Any series 8 will wash near perfectly and the Zeolith drying technology is second to none. I’d put this machine slightly ahead of the highest trim Miele.
Cheers NZ.
Pls help I am about to buy Bosch DW but confused with the series, don't know which one to buy
Hi, basically Series 8 & 6 are the top end models with all features (and most expense). Series 4 has less features and more standard. Classic and Series 2 are the lower end models, still good I guess but have minimal features and will be the cheapest to buy. So, its just depends on your budget and level of features you want. Hope that helps.
@@everythingandthekitchensink thank you so much for your prompt reply
Thanks for the very detailed review
This was absolutely brilliant. Thankyou so much.
What about SMD8YC801E? What’s the cons? What’s the best dishwasher so far?
What happens on this model if the power goes off mid cycle? Will it automatically resume when the mains supply comes back on?
Hi, it remembers where it left off and continues
@@everythingandthekitchensink Many thanks for the info!
Great product but I don't think it worth the four time price.
We have a bosch classic and it washes everything spotless. If you are like most family you will chick in everything to the dishwasher and if some roasting pan comes out dirty every now and again you just scrub it by hand. Nevertheless it is quality.
I am planning to buy this dishwasher, my question is. Is that possible to open the door of this dishwasher just with the handle, or you have to open the door by clicking on it?
Hi,
You can open it just like any other normal dishwasher. The door is very easy to open. You can also press the door and it will open if you want it to automatically
@@everythingandthekitchensink Thanks
Excellent review mate.
How old is it now and is it still working
Hi, still working perfectly fine. About 4 years old so still rather bew
Hello, we got the model SMV6ZDX49E
There is no such a thing as series 8 in finland and bosch site says its series 6 but it was the most expensive you can buy here so i reckon its series 8 outside of finland but anyway...
I dont know if there is something wrong with the zeolith drying, it still leaves dishes very wet. We mainly upgraded to have more dry dishes, old one was 13 years old AEG. I made sure i dont block the zeolith holes on the side, and i even pressed the extra dry program, made little to no difference. Maybe my expectations were too high, these new dishwashers are supposed to be so much energy efficient than the old ones. Old ones had heating elements which dried the dishes and could be reason they dried them better than machines of today but used wayyyyy more energy. I always use auto program.
It bothers me, so anyone else has similiar situations? Thanks!! Loved the video
Hi! Seems strange that your is not drying well? I have the 'extra dry' setting turned on in the settings section. Sometimes I use the 'Shine and Dry' option if I am washing lots of plastic items.
When you say wet dishes... I assume plate and glasses etc are drying ok, its just plastic items and other things that don't hold heat well?
If everything is coming out wet I think you have have a problem with your machine?
@@everythingandthekitchensink thanks for your reply. Yes, mainly plastics, plates and glasses ok. Sometimes there is big splashes of water on top of our coffee cups. Maybe my expectations were too high, dont know 😅
@@Kermeliz Ok, its a shame? Perhaps there is a slight difference between the machines? I was very impressed with how mine dries everything, especially the plastics, my old machine always struggled. I get water pooling on top of my cups etc if they have a large indent, I think thats difficult to avoid unless you really make sure the cups are angled so they don't pool water.
Great review, very helpful.. Thank you.
Hi how long does a dishwasher usually last? is there any frequent need to change the components or services? and what type do you recommend?
Hi, I think it depends on the brand and how much use it gets - there is no reason why a machine wouldn't last over 10 years, even with lots of use. My old model was about 10 years old and working fine, I just wanted an upgrade!
I do think Bosch is a great make, but Miele is also excellent.
With a quality brand such as Bosch or Miele (especially if German made), one can expect 10-15 years use. But one needs to take appropriate care, such as not slamming the door (especially if it has a motorised lock), forcing the locking mechanism open and breaking the handle etc. Regular descaling & cleaning will also help extend the life of the machine.
For me, the usual faults are control boards failing (main board, display board), especially if the current isn't stable and there're spikes or lightning strikes. Here in Malaysia, our electricity supply fluctuates a bit and I suspect it may have affected my power supply unit, which needed replacement. The motorised door opening mechanism also failed last year, but I was able to source the motor part directly from the German manufacturer, then had someone solder the replacement in place. Worked perfectly afterwards, I'm glad to report and saved myself a ton of money. But the dishwasher is 13 years old and still works great, so I'm happy.
Fantastic video description - thank you. I can only find Bosch dishwashers up to Series 6 at Bosch UK and other retailers... wondering how you have a Series 8? Many thanks.
Hi, I brought a few years ago. I also saw that series 6 seems to be around but have the same features as the 8. They are still available for purchase if you do a web search, lots of retails still stock the whole Serie 8 range. AO.com have the extractors, ovens etc.
Ah I see! Thank you for all the information- this really provides a truly valuable insight into a product that we may have for the next decade! Enjoy your day - R.
Amazing review, thank you heaps
Thanks!
Thank you very informative 👍 👏
The only thing I don't like about Bosch is why do they go to the expense to make a quality dishwasher only to cheapen out with those flimsy plastic spray arms ? Got to say machines with heating elements dry much better and self cleaning filters with grinders are much more convenient.
Cheers for the detailed review
great review, thank you
What a great review! Question...I couldn't find how to run the Machine Care function in this model. Like the other models which they have a proper Maching Care button. Thank you!
Suthiwat Yanawiboot hi, it actually does not have a dedicated machine care button like some I have seen. I just just 65c basic wash with a cleaning tablet.
Everything AND the Kitchen Sink I see! Thank you so much for the advice !
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good review, thanks a lot
Hi. I love in australia. My Bosch series 8 doesn't have internal lights, I was wondering why?
Also a little red star like light on the left hand side of the panel comes on at the start of each wash cycle. Could you please tell me what this light is?
Hi, sounds like your Series 8 is a different model number to mine. I have noticed that various models etc differ.
Not 100% but would the red light be telling you your RINSE AID or SALT is low?
@@everythingandthekitchensink hi thanks so much for your reply. No all is full. The little star like light is in the left hand side of the panel in front. I since also noticed that it has a little red line underneath the star which seems to increase as the cycle continues. Cheers 🙏🥰
@@erikalaz2523 Hi, I am not that sure, but could it just be a progress indicator light so you know how long is left? Does yours project on the floor like mine while its on? If not, perhaps this is the progress light?
@@everythingandthekitchensink thanks for your replies. I will have to look into this further
Hi, quick question for you: do you have to replace the Zeolith mineral at all?
Nope, they last the ‘life’ of the machine....so take whatever you will from that
Everything AND the Kitchen Sink thank you! we have an old bosch dishwasher that’s still going strong, so that’s reassuring you don’t need to replace the minerals 👍
Great review. Useful information. Thanks
Very welcome
Is the front door panel coverable with current matching door scheme panel for integration on this model?
Yes, you have to fix any door panel you like on it
I've owned this model since it was first launched and am very satisfied. One question though.. It came with a white silicon strip 600mm wide which was included in the accessories bag. Does anyone know what it is for and where its supposed to go? My unit is the free standing version.
Hi. Not 100% sure but on my old dishwasher it came with a silicon strip that you stuck under the worktop just above the door, that way any steam that escapes wont begin to warp your worktop. Maybe its thats?
Thank you for fantastic review, contribute for my decision
You are welcome
Hi I need this dish washer panel installation video please on the manual I have mistaken.
what size are those cabinet handles
40cm, from IKEA. Although got them 10 years ago!
whats the price of this model Sir? plz tell indian rupees
I paid around £800 so 80,000 rupees?
Thanks for info great job 👍
Any time!
Still have it? :)
Yep!! Still good, keep it going with cleaner
Thanks
Could you please tell me what model number is your dishwasher thanks
It’s smv88td00g
Hello, really my compliments for your great and useful video 👏👏👏.
I have two questions, please:
(1) At the beginning of the video (around minute 1:00), you talk literally about the "EcoDry Option" according to which automatically "at the end of the cycle the door will open allowing steam to escape". After, when you explain all the buttons/programs/addons (from minute 2:00 till minute 10:00), I dont understand where is the "Eco Dry" option and how the user can activate it; I dont understand which washing program(s) include(s) this "Eco Dry" procedure that opens automatically the door.
(2) Around minute 9:00, you talk about how the zeolite mineral, that is embedded into the washing machine, works in order to achieve great results in drying dishes. I dont understand if the zeolite procedure, that sucks moist air and pumps it through zeolite, is used only when the user activates the option "Dry&Shine" or if the zeolite is used by the washing machine in all or other washing programs.
Thanks a lot for your video. I am not an English speaker, I hope I have explained myself clearly.
HI! Thank you!!
1. SORRY, I am wrong. My dishwasher does not seem to have the EcoDry 'open automatically' option. I thought it did as I was sure I read it somewhere in the instructions. However it does not seem to be on my model? Perhaps its on the WIFI Home Connect version??
2. The Zeolth drying feature.. to turn this on for ALL programs you need to go into the settings and locate the EXTRA DRY option. If you turn this on it will use the extra dry all the time. If its turn off, as far as I know, the SHINE AND DRY program (and perhaps SUPER 60) are the only ones that use the extra dry. I keep mine in EXTRA DRY all the time.
It may indeed be a quality machine, however it is not ‘German built’ . Bosch dishwashers are made in the USA. Perhaps main Corporate Is Basev in Germany, but dishwasher made here.
Hi, mine does state clearly ‘Made in Germany’ on the info panel. Perhaps one sold in the US are built there, but in the Uk it’s made where it says it is.
You just sold another machine 😊
Hahah! Bosch should pay me commission!!
How old is it? Does it still work?
Washing Channel it’s about 3 years old, yep works.
Everything AND the Kitchen Sink Great,how often do you use it? Whats the most used programe?
Washing Channel pretty much everyday. Tend to stick to auto 45 to 65 program, if it’s a big wash i use 65 to 75 with added intensive option
Everything AND the Kitchen Sink Haha great,i tend to stick to Auto 45-65°C plus vario speed option,works wonders everytime
Does series 6 have eco Dry?
I am not completely sure. I have seen series 6 models with the same drying feature mine has, but unsure about eco dry (where the door opens?). I would suggest you do some research by reading the manuals for series 6 dishwashers, that should answer all the questions?
bottom rack runs poor into dishwasher
Thank you very much brief explantion. especially pros and cons section very useful