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Bosch Ascenta SHX3AR7[5]UC
 
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$713.70 - $819.00
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Summary: This Bosch conventional dishwasher has
• A soil sensor.
• An adjustable upper rack.
• A delayed-start feature.
• A plastic tub.
• All hidden controls.
• Adjustable tines.
• Ample flatware slots.
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Type: Conventional dishwashers
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4.0
It's a dishwasher folks!
3/26/2013
Pros
Cleans Well
Energy Efficient
Quiet
Simple Controls
Cons
Awkward Loading
Best Uses
General Purpose
Comment:
Bought this based on CR recommendation. Install was simple enough (it's a dishwasher - supply, drain, power, done). Loading is awkward, who really has a matching set of anything (especially with kids)? Needless to say, dishes come out clean everytime. We do use the tablets and rinse aid, so that may help. When we first started using this, about 10 months ago, the inside unit smelled something fierce. So much so, I was about to return it. Tried sanitizing cycle with no dishes, let air dry with door open, nothing ... it just reeked! Then, after returning home from a weekend trip, the smell was gone. Unexplainable, the stench was gone. With it now gone, the only issue I have is the smaller compartment and awkward loading. Good luck in any and all of your future appliance purchases as humans still design it so nothing is perfect.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

 
1.0
NEVER Buying a Bosch Again
3/23/2013
Pros
Cons
Awkward Loading
Doesn't Clean Thoroughly
Doesn't Dry Well
Unreliable
Best Uses
Comment:
Our Bosch was recommended to us as the best by a store employee. It has never cleaned well. I never gets the dishes dry. The racks are designed poorly and are awkward to load. A wheel on the upper rack broke off through normal use. Then, it stopped draining because the pump went bad. Bad experience... will go with a different brand this time.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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1.0
Noisy: 60+ dBA vs advertised 48 dBA
3/1/2013
Pros
Cleans Well
Easy To Load
Cons
Long Cycle
Loud
Best Uses
Comment:
I replaced a 10 year old unit when it broke the 3rd time. Because the kitchen is in the Great room we want a quiet unit. the old one couldn't be heard. This one is noisy (I bought a meter: 60+ dBA v Ad 48dBA) Bosch doesn't consider that an issue. The technician said it cleans and dries that is all he can fix. We are very unjappy and are getting no help.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
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The Bosch Ascenta SHX3AR7[5]UC is part of the Dishwashers test program at Consumer Reports. The Bosch Ascenta SHX3AR7[5]UC Dishwashers features and specs include Adjustable upper rack, Ample flatware slots, Hidden controls, Sensor, Stainless-steel tub, Stainless/SS-look option, Self-cleaning filter. In our lab tests, Dishwashers models like the Bosch Ascenta SHX3AR7[5]UC are reviewed on Washing, Ease of use, Energy use, Cycle time (min.), Noise, Overall score. Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Bosch Ascenta SHX3AR7[5]UC based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Bosch Ascenta SHX3AR7[5]UC include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Bosch Ascenta SHX3AR7[5]UC.
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