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What to expect when I'm expecting a new DW

7 years ago

My new Bosch DW is coming in a couple of days. What could go wrong with the installation? For example, when we got a new oven we had to up the amperage at our electrical panel, besides modifying the oven cabinet. Is the new DW, replacing an at least 15-year-old Kenmore, going to have new requirements?

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bpath
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7 years ago

All went well, no issues except that the old DW wasn't grounded, so they had to take care of that for the new one but they said it's pretty common. They smiled when I mentioned the high loop, and did it.

We confirmed that the dead corner beside the DW is in fact completely empty, so we will see about retrofitting a cabinet door on the other side (it's a peninsula).

It is so quiet! My oven is louder than the DW! Actually running it right now for the the first time with dishes. I think it's running...can't quite hear it...

thanks for the tips!

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friedajune
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Make sure the installer has installed the DW drain hose with a "high loop". Today, DWs come with the hose already placed as a "high loop", but it doesn't hurt to make sure.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dKdP7Fp5XEI
Jakvis
7 years ago
You can download the installation instructions from the Bosch website. Review them and make yourself familiar with them. The High Loop is not on all dishwashers automatically.

The Bosch d/w is a pretty easy install and should take around 30-40 minutes if the old dishwasher comes out without a problem.
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bpath
Original Author
7 years ago
Good idea to look at the instructions first. I'm pretty sure the old one will come easily, I think I had it pulled out once for repair. And I'm pretty sure it was installed after the (ugh) tile floor was laid over the linoleum by a PO.
plllog
7 years ago
The non-installation things to expect, if you're not used to using the new kind of dishwashers, is a long cycle time, potentially needing a different detergent, needing or needing more rinse aid (required for drying), possibly needing to wait longer for the dishes to fully dry before unloading, and things like that. Also, leave some gunk on the dishes for the detergent to eat--it works better that way and saves water from rinsing.
divotdiva2
7 years ago
Lovely peace and quiet from the dBa on the Bosch!!
g5spark
7 years ago
the diameter of your wye where your drain hose connects to. american dw are typically 1/2" but certain euro brands (i can only speak for miele) require 3/4. not sure what bosch requires.

is your dw electrical hard wired? or is it electrical plug?
bpath
Original Author
7 years ago
Plllog, I had that very notion going on Kitchens lol! Divotdiva, that's a big reason I'm getting the Bosch. I was at my SIL's and said something about running the DW, and she said "it's running now." I was standing right in the kitchen and couldn't hear it.

g5spark, that's a good question. The place I'm getting it from is a huge appliance dealer so hopefully they are prepared for common modifications. I just looked and I think it just be hard-wired. Nothing is plugged in to the outlet under the sink, the disposal is hard-wired, and I can't see the DW wiring, must be under or behind.
blubird
7 years ago
It was almost a year ago, but we replaced a 15 year old Kenmore (Whirlpool) with a new Bosch 800 DW. No issues encountered. The new DW is hardwired, with a new electrical box supplied with the DW, but apparently they do sell a plug-in wire as an option. The quiet is outstanding, especially after you replace a 15 year old DW.
diggity14
7 years ago
I'd recommend checking that the water can be shutoff, either at the dishwasher or full house level. Depending on where you live and the hardness of the water, your pipes could have corroded in the "open" position, leaving you unable to shut it off. I've had issues in the past where the piping needs replaced in addition to the dishwasher.

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