Differences between Bosch 800 series dishwashers?
blubird
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Half Load and Sanitize options in Bosch 800 series dishwasher
Comments (2)I don't know about the sanitize option. Our Bosch DW, top of the line which we bought a little over a year ago doesn't have that feature (or if it does, I never paid attention to it). But we do have the top rack only option that we've used occasionally. It uses less water (and detergent), so you can wash a small load without being wasteful. You can also combine the top rack only option with the "Opti-Miser" option which reduced the total 2-hour cycle time by about 20 minutes. Overall, we nearly always just use the regular cycle with the Opti-Miser option, which does a staisfactory job. We don't even bother with the rinse agent, because we don't see the need for it. But that might depend on local water hardness issues. It's my impression that with the top of the line machines, you can combine several options so you can zero in on exactly what you want. Our DW does not have the Miele style of flatware tray. I do not know what advantage there is, if any, to stacking flatware horizontally, but I have read elsewhere on this forum that the Miele style of flatware stacking is problematic. Our Bosch comes with a flatware holder that can be taken apart into 2 identical holders. We use only one when we use the top only option. The holder also is fitted with a top that enables you to stack each piece of flatware into its own little slot. That top is attached to the holder by hinges, so you can easily disengage it to stack larger pieces of flatware that don't fit into the slots. I think you might be able to download the owner's manual of the diswaasher you're interested in as a pdf file either from the Bosch website or from one of the on-line appliance merchant websites....See MoreBosch Ovens: Difference between 500 and 800 Series?
Comments (7)You probably know, at least by now, that the 500 series also has the fast preheat. I have been searching and searching through my emails and old forum posts, because I KNOW there is someone who has both a 500 and an 800 series oven in her kitchen. Perhaps Faleash. Anyway, I think the only difference is the knobs vs touch panel, and the lack of telescoping rack. You said the 500 also doesn't do the temperature conversion, but I don't consider that a necessary feature, or even desired for myself. Did you know you can order the telescoping racks for either oven? You could get 2 or 3 for the price difference in the ovens. I consider knobs a plus, so that's what I'd do in your shoes. Truthfully, I seriously considered Bosch when I had to replace my oven recently, but was a little turned off by 2 things: Their service has a less than stellar reputation, although I heard from someone (Mindstorm) whose oven was damaged and she found the manufacturer quite helpful and prompt with helping her. 2) No track record for these new models yet. Mindstorm, who did extensive scientific research on ovens before choosing hers, had the older 'European-born' 700 series Bosch and chose to have the same model put in, even though it was no longer the current model. She was so happy with what she'd had, she didn't want to take a chance on something new and different. Appliance salespeople just didn't know what to tell me about the reliability of these new ovens, as they haven't sold enough and for long enough to have received customer feedback. This tentative attitude from everyone made me a little nervous. If you do a search for my user name and ovens at the bottom of the appliance and/or kitchen forum pages, you will find a few recent threads, and some happy Bosch owners did chime in. Hope it helps, and best wishes on your oven decision....See Morebosch 800 series, GE profile, or Miele Dishwasher?
Comments (4)When my kitchen remodel was done in 2006, we went with a GE Profile from Lowes that was $700. It has repaired about 7 times in the course if a year. Lowes took it back and have us store credit that we used for an Electrolux Wave Touch at $1200. It never worked right for 2 months. Lowes then refunded us back. After being without a unit for the next 2 years, I did some research and decided to go with the Miele Diamante Plus at $1500. I've had it 5 years now and would only ever go with another Miele dishwasher in the future. Even though it doesn't have a heating element, the drying is fine. Only some plastic cups will pond some water on the top, or some Tupperware items need hand dried....See MoreBosch 800 Series Dishwasher Help!
Comments (4)Extra Shine forces a 162°F sani rinse on every wash cycle - even Express - and extends the drying cycle. It's basically like selecting Sanitary and leaving the door shut for an extra couple of minutes after the cycle is done. The Auto cycle has a higher temp range than Normal so I'd probably choose Auto for everyday dishes. Your manual lists all the information on page 14 and 15. Alex...See Moreblubird
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