A:AnswerHi DogMa, thank you for your question and interest in Model:SHXM4AY55N. The 100 Series Dishwasher has a hybrid tub, which is stainless steel and polypropylene, it is 48 dBA, is anti-fingerprint stainless steel, holds 15 place settings, has 24/7 Overflow Protection and an open bottom. The 300 Series has an all stainless steel tub, it is 44 dBA, has the Extra Dry Option, holds 16 place settings and has a fully molded base with 24/7 AquaStop. Both have a standard third rack and RackMatic with nine possible positions for the upper rack.
A:AnswerI own this dishwasher and the controls are at the top and not on the outside. It does dry items with or without drying liquids but I recommend using the drying agents. If you don't use them the glassware and flatware will be spotty as the machine dries using condensation and not actual heating elements.
A:AnswerHi TD, thank you for your question. For Model:SHXM4AY55N the cutout height is 33 7/8 inches. Here are all of the dimensions for that model: Overall appliance dimensions: (HxWxD) (in) 33 7/8" x 23 9/16" x 22 9/16". Required cutout size: (HxWxD) (in) 33 7/8" x 24" x 24". We do have another model with the Bar Handle that has a cutout height of 32 1/8 inches. It is Model:SGX68U55UC.
A:AnswerThe top, back, sides and door are all stainless. The bottom of the tub is polypropylene. (With the rack in, of course, let alone any dishes, all you can really see is the stainless.)
I believe you've got to go higher on the Bosch dishwasher model scale (?300, definitely 500, 800) to get all 6 internal surfaces in stainless. Since there are so many models at each level, and the specs don't run true at each model level (some of the 100's series cost more than some of the 300's) you've just got to look at the specs for each individual model you are considering buying.
A:Answeryes, it allows you to separate utensils via the small grooves in the rack. works very well for forks, spoons and knives. propererly sorted, one could place quite a bit of cutlery there.
A:AnswerI agree that the cutlery basket is way too small. We had the 800 model at our last home which had a great basket, this one is just puny and doesn’t hold enough silverware. We use up most of the third rack for larger cooking utensils so I don’t know why they wouldn’t have made the basket bigger. Poor design choice!
A:AnswerYes it did. One end plugs into a 3 prong electrical outlet and the other end plugs into the dishwasher. The installers didn't need to use it, so I took a photo of it.
A:AnswerIt’s not vented, the drying system dries by forcing the drops of water to cling to the tub instead of dishes so it’s not evaporating into steam but the crop let’s go into the drain.
A:AnswerHi Mike. Thank you for your question. ON the SHXM4AY55N, the Heavy Wash Cycle is 110-130 minutes, 140- 150 with Sanitize Rinse. Auto Cycle is 105-130 minutes, 126-140 with Sanitize Rinse. Normal Cycle is 130-135 minutes, 150-155 with Sanitize Rinse. There is also a Speed 60 Cycle and a Clean 30 Cycle which are 60 and 30 minutes, neither of these have a Sanitize Rinse.
A:AnswerHi TJ, thank you for your question and interest in Model:SHXM4AY55N. The middle rack in the Dishwasher has RackMatic® which offers 3 height levels, for 9 possible rack positions. Lower to fit tall glasses above. Raise to fit tall pots below. It also has a 3rd rack which adds versatility and offers 30% more loading area.
A:AnswerHi Dishy, thank you for your question and interest in Model:SHXM4AY55N. No, Bosch dishwashers do not have or need a "garbage disposal" since Bosch dishwashers have a three stage filtration process which removes 100% of food particles from the wash water. Plus, the up to 162 degree wash and rinse water softens and breaks down foods. In fact, Bosch recommends users DO NOT PRE-RINSE your dishes prior to placing into dishwasher, simply scrap off the larger food debris and place "dirty" dishes into the dishwasher. The remaining food activates the enzymes in today's detergents for maximum cleaning results.
A:AnswerHi memjim, thank you for your question regarding Model:SHXM4AY55N. The InfoLight is similar to a laser pointer and most likely would not be good for their eyes over a long period of time. It can be turned off and you can engage a signal to let you know when the cycle is complete. Here is the link to the Use and Care Manual, on pages 33 and 34 you will find information on how to set the signal and turn off the InfoLight: https://media3.bosch-home.com/Documents/9001556672_A.pdf. The tub is polypropylene which has good fatigue resistance, good impact strength and is resistant to mold and bacteria.
A:AnswerHi Waterguy, thank you for your question and interest in Model:SHXM4AY55N. The Heavy Wash Cycle uses 4.9 - 7.4 gallons of water, Auto Cycle uses 2.6 - 5.5 gallons, Normal Cycle uses 2.4 - 5.5 gallons, Speed 60 Cycle uses 3.8 gallons and the Rinse Cycle uses 1.1 gallons.
A:AnswerHi Scvat16ff, thank you for your question regarding Model:SHXM4AY55N. There is a Rinse Cycle which you can use in between Wash Cycles - Use this cycle if you need to pre-rinse dishes to avoid odors. Place unrinsed dishes inside the dishwasher and select the Rinse cycle. Uses less water than hand rinsing and very low energy. Drying results can be affected by many factors including water hardness, the amount of plastic items in the load, the amount of edges, depressions, or lips on the dishware, use or non-use of suggested rinse aid, pre-rinsing of dishes, cycle selection, loading, etc. Following are suggestions for improving drying in dishwashers. 1.For all dishwashers, to achieve best drying results, always use a liquid rinse aid, even if your detergent contains a rinse aid or drying additive. Use of rinse aid causes sheeting action on dishware and top & sides of tub. 2. For best dishwashing results, observe the following when loading the dishwasher: Do not pre-wash items with loosely attached food soil. Simply scrap off larger food items into trash and place soiled dishware into racks. See Use & Care Guide for loading suggestions. 3. With any dishwasher, when unloading the dishwasher, to prevent water from dripping onto dry dishes, unload the lower rack first. 4. Consider using Sanitize Option this increases the temperatures and retains them for an extra long time to obtain a defined disinfecting performance. Continuous use of this function increases the hygiene status. This additional option is ideal for cleaning items such as chopping boards and baby bottles. Using the Sanitize option may also improve drying. 5. Consider using the Extra Dry Option the increased temperature during the final rinse and an extended drying phase ensure that plastic parts dry better. Also leave the door closed for a bit after the cycle is complete to allow the condensation to flow down through the sump.
A:AnswerYou select your wash cycle with the door ajar, close it, and walk away. The buttons will be inset and underneath your counter to select it with the door closed.
