Bosch - 300 Series 24" Scoop Handle Dishwasher with Stainless Steel Tub - Stainless steel

Very happy with this dishwasher. I checked Consumer Reports and read lots of reviews. This seemed to be a mid-range model that met my major requirements: quiet & cleans well. The more expensive ones are supposed to be even quieter, which seems pointless because most of the time you wouldn't know it's running if not for the light it shines on the floor to tell you. Now and then it makes a sound you can hear, but not loudly. I can be in the kitchen happily having a conversation while it's running. The next more expensive models also had a "delicate" mode which I felt no need for - there were really few differences. I chose the "scoop" handle because I didn't want it to stick out like the towel-rack style handle (though for some that is useful). The recessed handle would also avoid sticking out from the edge of the counter. The scoop handle also makes you open it from the center -- the installer told me that other models make it easy to grab/open near the sides and that can damage the door if you're not careful and skew it - the door does have a little bit of flex to it. We've run it a number of times now and it cleans well. I use the "regular" cycle (which appears to use fewer resources than "auto") with no extra features like extra dry or sanitize for extra hot. Your results may depend on the details of your usage, but the reviews were good and our results have been good as well. We only run it every few days, so counter to the manual which says don't bother to rinse, I do give dishes a quick rinse before they get dry and crusty. The CR test put them in fully dirty and then left them for a day to dry out and get really crusty before running it, and they said it still cleaned well. I haven't tried that but I'll take their word for it. I was wary of the drying, as a few reviewers complained about it, and it has no heater/drying element (it does heat the water very hot). Based on CR I went for it anyway. What I found is that if I open it immediately after it's done, it's still hot and steamy inside and some items are still wet, and I've just let a lot of the heat out. So I give it at least an hour after it's done before opening it to put things away. That's worked fine. I haven't tried "extra dry" but that might reduce the wait time - not important to me. I also haven't experimented with shorter times so I don't know the minimum. When I open it there's still some water on the sides of the tub, and if any bowls or glasses have concave bottoms then they'll hold some water, so you need to watch for that. I load our bowls at an angle so they cannot hold water in their concave bottoms - it runs off. The manual advises unloading the bottom rack first, which is good for avoiding any bits of water dripping down from the top to the dry & still-loaded lower rack. Bottom line, a little attention is needed here: don't unload immediately and unload from the bottom up. With that MO I've had no problem at all. A few other things of note: (1) it has no grinder and there's a filter you need to manually remove and rinse out once and a while, not often for me but maybe every couple of months if you put a ton of gunked up dishes in it. (2) It uses a "rinsing agent" to improve drying, which was new to me. They strongly advise against skipping this. I filled it with the sample provided, and I've already changed the setting to reduce the amount used with no negative effect. Because I'm a little mistrustful of chemicals & such I'm buying an eco rinsing agent for when it needs to be refilled, still on a minimum-use setting. (3) I was intrigued by the extra top rack -- a shallow rack for loading flatware. It works well and I've found it much easier to load and unload (and faster to unload) so I'm happy about that. After picking a model I liked I comparison shopped on-line, and Best Buy had it on sale plus both free delivery *and* free installation. I think January was a good month to buy this! I paid another $30 for an "install kit" and $20 to haul away my old dishwasher, all good. The installers were fine and overall it was a good experience with a good result. Summary: quiet, cleans well, but wait a bit before opening to let it finish drying

Very nice! If you're looking for a great looking, super-quiet dishwasher, this is the one. This washer replaced a 15 year old Whirlpool that I had quite a few problems with over the years. Replaced two main boards on it as well as the heating element. Luckily, I'm a big DYI-er, so I was able to replace them myself saving tons of $$ for labor. First off, I must say, Bosch has AMAZING customer service. After ordering this dishwasher, I received two separate calls from Bosch letting me know the details on how/when my new dishwasher will be delivered and installed. Very kind. Comforting to know in the event I need to contact them in the future. Second, the installation co. was courteous, professional, reliable and efficient. The first thing I noticed after running the dishwasher for the first time was that it's SUPER quiet! After pressing the START button, I literally could not hear the water filling into the tank. Very strange at first. I actually pressed the Stop button, and then started it again to make sure it was actually running. WOW! After the load finished, I was quite pleased with the cleaning results. So far, we've done about 4 full loads using Finish brand Quantum packs. The dishes come out clean and smelling fresh each time. I've noticed (like my old washer) that it's best to use the Extra Dry setting if you want glasses and plastic storage containers to come out more dry after the cycle is done. -- which I'm fine with. The drawers have a good amount of room for dishes, and I love how the height of the top rack can be adjusted up/down a few inches to compensate for taller glasses. It also has a slim rack above that which is great for flat items like additional silverware or larger cooking spoons. The buttons are "push-button" style, which I prefer much more over the "touch" display type. Initially, I was thinking that the timer indicator was showing long washing times (2+ hours), but recently discovered that the timer includes the drying time as well, so the actual wash time is only about 1.5 hours - if that. I'm very happy so far. Functionality, operation, ease of use, etc. Another big plus is that it looks absolutely beautiful in our kitchen. Very nice "flush-mount" design and the stainless finish looks durable and sleek. Give this one a try. It would be hard to say anything negative about it. After all, it is a "Bosch." From what I hear, they are the best in the biz when it comes to dishwashers. Looking forward to having this one for many years to come

We bought this dishwasher after extensive shopping, particularly because the reviews said it was quiet. And it IS VERY QUIET! But when we ran it, and first opened the door, there was a very bad odor inside the unit, like a very sour sponge. It happened again and again, until our coffee mugs started to smell bad as well. We arranged to return the dishwasher, but before the techs came to pull it out, I called the manufacturer to check on this. They knew immediately what I was calling about, said they get these calls ALL THE TIME. It is due to the waterproofing substance they use in the unit, called bitumen (which is asphalt). She said the odor will gradually go away, or I could run the unit with a bowl of white vinegar in the top of it, on a heavy cycle, and that will eliminate the odor more quickly. I ran this cycle twice, and the odor is almost completely eliminated. So we cancelled the pick-up and kept the unit. It is fantastic. I can't believe that Best Buy didn't know about this odor situation and was going to accept the return rather than telling us how to solve the problem. We would recommend this unit to a friend, but ONLY with those instructions about how to get rid of the odor.

This dishwashing machine leaves all dishes sparkling clean. You don't need to spend extra money for the higher series as this 300 series does the job and has three racks. As for lack of drying, we have not even used the additional drying button yet as the dishes dry just fine without it. The top (third rack) used for knives and such can be removed but we have found it to be useful for a few items such as spatulas or tongs and big knives each load. You only need to fill the soap dispenser half full with only one tablespoon of Cascade powder and the dishes come out great. Just make sure you pour in the liquid Finish in the other dispenser and it is supposed to let you know when it needs to be refilled. We have had this machine for about three weeks now and love it! Compared to our old GE which wasn't cleaning very well this is fantastic! It is so quiet you don't even know its running. It shines a red light onto the floor to let you know that it is on! The looks are sleek and modern with the hidden controls on top and will look nice if you have other Bosch appliances such as our slide in range. We are leaving the plastic wrap on for as long as it continues to look new for protection because you don't even see it!

Very disappointed in this purchase, which is about a 18 months ago. At first the dishwasher worked very well. Then we started to notice the dishes were not as clean. The unit absolutely requires Finish Rinse but we noticed it wasn't totally rinsing that stuff off, which is not good as it's a strong chemical that you then ingest if you don't rinse your dishes afterwards. I wondered if we got a lemon. Then I went on line and there were all kinds of guidance for just this issue and many stated that the Bosch units "don't like grease". We always do a quick rinse on our stuff before we load it, but this is ridiculous. I'd honestly rather have a loud dishwasher that works reliably, instead of finding half of the dishes unclean. Zero confidence in it. Wish we'd spent half the money on a Whirlpool and just replaced if, if needed, in a couple of years. This is overpriced and no longer a quality unit. I agree with reviewers who said it works great at first. But after about 9-12 months: NO.

We've had this dishwasher for about a month and have no complaints. Dishes always come out clean with only a quick rinse before putting them in the dishwasher. Operation is super quiet; the red indicator light is actually pretty helpful for determining whether or not a cycle is running. Draining is the only loud part and that doesn't last long. Glass, porcelain, metal, and some plastic dishes and flatware always come out dry. Tupperware never does, but that was our experience with our previous dishwasher so this isn't an issue for us. The third rack for utensils is very convenient; I didn't see myself using this much before the dishwasher arrived but I use it all the time now that I've gotten it. Having a quiet dishwasher has been wonderful as our kitchen is right next to the living room. I'd wholeheartedly recommend this product.

I had a KitchenAid dishwasher for 24 years, which was still working when replaced, but i wanted an updated dishwasher for my updated kitchen. I've had my Bosch 300 for over a month now and am truly impressed. As others have said, it is SO quiet, you have to check for the red indicator light on the floor to see if it's still running. This new dishwasher gives me more flexibility and options for loading dishes, pans, etc. than i had before. I was a little concerned when the installer said the dishwasher did not have a drying element like my old dishwasher. However, my dishes come out super clean AND dry. All in all, this was a great purchase. Hopefully it will last as long as my old dishwasher....but only years will tell.

Despite some reservations that new dishwashers don't clean as well as the old ones, I bought this model to replace my ancient, rusting workhorse. With the old one, I rinsed off 95% of the food before loading in the dishwasher, yet dishes and glasses still didn't come out sparkling. With the new one, I just scrape off solid pieces into the trash and then load them in. Stuff typically sits for a week or two before I run the dishwasher, but everything comes out sparking clean! And this new model is very quiet. Even in the same room, if the TV is on, I have no idea the dishwasher is running. Installation by the Geek Squad was great. He was very professional, did a great installation, and gave me a detailed and informative demonstration when finished.