Bosch SHX3AR75UC Ascenta 24" Stainless Steel Fully Integrated Dishwasher - Energy Star

Bosch SHX3AR75UC Ascenta 24" Stainless Steel Fully Integrated Dishwasher - Energy Star

Awesome Dishwasher
I felt compeled to write a review after reading many of the reviews prior to buying this dishwasher. I was on the fence, but this model had the features I was looking for and thought I would try it. I had a almost new GE Profile that I should have loved. It was AWEFUL!!!! The dishes did not come out clean and I tried every product out there switching between gel and powder with no luck. After reading the reviews one of the complaints on this one was inside too small and spots. I used the rinse aide that came with the washer along with the tablets and my dishes sparkle. Yes, the inside is smaller, but what I found out is that because the inside racks are configured nice I can pack dishes in very easy. I could not line my dishes up before because they would not come out clean. I am very happy and have been using it for 3 weeks....

Wouldn't buy again -- too many shortcomings
PROS: Attractive exterior, quiet operation, gets dishes clean and very dry.

CONS: Holds fewer dishes than my old Kenmore Elite. No special holder for large utensils or odd-shaped items like thermal cup tops. No exterior light to indicate the drying cycle is done (there's an annoying series of beeps which can be disabled). An on-off switch and start switch both have to be pushed to begin a cycle, an unnecessary hassle. Design of the racks is very odd: the tines are at an angle, not straight up and down. I guess the designers wanted better dish contact with the hot water and soap, but it's nearly impossible to load cups and glassware. They simply refuse to fit securely.

Based on the high rating in Consumer Reports I expected a much better unit than this.

Bosch Ascenta Series
I don't write many reviews, but in this case I simply wanted to warn the consumer. In all fairness, the unit is quiet, appears to clean dishes fairly well, and looks pretty on the outside. The reason I've given one star is due to the design of the racks, which is, in two words: amazingly horrible. Truly. Each and every time you load dishes (both upper and lower racks) is an exercise in frustration. Yes, some elements within the upper rack are adjustable, but adjustments make no difference. Our usage is quite normal, as are our dishes - nothing unusual. The racks simply can't hold very many dishes at all, and you'll find yourself spending an insane amount of time trying to fit the dishes you need to wash in there, trying out different approaches to have them fit.

I think Bosch makes solid products, I just don't know what they were thinking on the user portion of the design for this model.

The Ascenta line of dishwashers offers outstanding Bosch quietness efficiency and a rich feature set as a superior alternative to all-plastic tub dishwashers Our exclusive stainless-steel wash tub with a polypropylene base makes purchasing an easy

• 50 dBA- Quietest Brand
• Saves up to 280 gallons of water each year
• Self-Latching Door Stays Put and Latches
• Delicate Wash for Fine China
• Stainless Steel TallTub w/ *PP