How to Load a Dishwasher/Dishwasher Loading Tips by Bosch Home Appliances

[janetherbert]

I was excited to get my new Bosch after reading so many glowing reviews; and the only thing I can say is, as an engineer, I would be horribly embarrassed to admit this was my design. I’ve loaded many dishwashers and dishwasher brands over the last 50 years, and this is by far the least efficient or usable dishwasher I’ve had the misfortune to be stuck with—and after spending $1300+, I couldn’t be more irritated. As someone else pointed out, European dishes must be much smaller; the only dishes that would fit on the middle rack inside the tines would have to be dollhouse dishes. My smallest cup saucer hits against any small glass that sits on the shelf next to it. The bottom tines are so close together, you can fit Corelle between the, but stoneware is a totally different issue. Bosch is proud of it holding 12 place settings (again would have to be very thin plates), but how many people have 12 place settings to wash on a daily basis. Bowls, coffee pots, other dishes have very few spaces to fit decently. I honestly can’t even express my extreme disappointment with this inefficient, expensive, monstrosity.

[zhangjulia]

This was so helpful even tho mines was diffrent it still have things in common
(it was really helpful!!)

[LordSluggo]

I replaced my Amana with a Bosch 100 and can fit only half as many dishes as I used to. Bosch directed me to a video. I don't need a condescending video on how to load a dishwasher. I need a dishwasher that my dishes actually fit into.

[smarterwayz]

Great dishwasher, worst racks in the history of dishwasher racks.

[saadati]

Can you explain the half lod option a bit more? Which half will be washed? Or is it half of the capacity loaded in any possible way? It is vague.

[Shloopy]

Lol damn, most of my dishes don’t fit well into my Bosch. Same with my parents, but they just throw their stuff in Willy Nilly. I feel like a lot of plates aren’t getting cleaned due to the spacing of the rack. Bowls and cups barely fit in the top shelf together

[carollegray]

I do not understand the purpose of the double tines in the bottom rack. If you fold the one set down you do not achieve any extra space.

[judykish]

Never put casserole dishes or bowls in where the water will collect in them -- this video shows the casserole dish tipped back instead of forward. Bowl is set level and should be tilted forward.

[levintry]

I get tiny specks of gunk in the bottom of my plastic cups and on the sides of my glass cups. I thought I might be putting my glasses and cups in the Bosch dishwasher wrong, but it isn't really covered here.

[marlakimmes]

Used new dishwasher twice and the dishes are not dry, door is very wet and water all around the 3rd rack

[krisblackmarr]

I got my new 500 series as we had a Bosch before and had a great experience with it. This unit has been nothing but a headache since the purchase. Install wait time was longer than advertised (Home Depot, not a Bosch issue), and once installed we were dismayed to discover that the unit would not work after being installed. The install tech ran the unit through a short test cycle after installing and left the home immediately after starting the unit. I was unable to close the door or change the cycle the first time I went to use the unit. After a 20 plus minute hold for Bosch customer service, the rep. spent over 20 minutes on the phone trying to diagnose why the unit would not change cycles and why the door would not close. We finally got the door to shut so we ran the unit on the heavy cycle which it was set for. I was told not to open the door since we had such a difficult time getting it to shut and that it probably was due to the latch needing to run through a cycle to reset.
The second time (two days later) I went to use the unit the door would not close and again unable change cycle type. Again, a prolonged hold time for customer service and this time we were unable to get the door to close. She sent via email a service contractor for me to contact to have the door issue resolved. Again, 5 days wait for a tech to come and resolve the issue. He stated that the frame to the unit was bent preventing the door from closing. After manually bending the frame he managed to get the door to close and latch. When asked, he too was unable to get the unit to change cycle setting. He said that he would check back the following day to see if the unit would change cycle settings after running a cycle. The video did not help on my cycle issues, and still waiting for a tech to help get this unit to change cycles.... Bosch apparently does not want to replace the unit as I would expect per their warranty. Had the unit for 3 weeks and have only run 3 cycles with dishes along with the two test cycles. NOT A HAPPY CUSTOMER.

[TheeSarahWood]

We just installed this dishwasher. I’ve ran it about 3 times. Every time I get unclean dishes. I was warned that this was a common complaint because people usually don’t put in dirty dishes. I’ve purposely made sure to leave my dishes dirty, only having removed the bulky stuff from the dishes. Last wash I had filth remaining in the bottom of 4 glasses! There’s no cluttering to screw this up, they’re glasses and mugs. I don’t run my dish a washer the instant I put dishes in? Is this a requirement or something? I’m so confused and trying to keep my cool, which is hard after spending $1K.

[tammysherman]

I find this dishwasher very difficult to load and was hoping this would help. Instead it just showed me that it is more of a specialty machine and not for a full load of everyday plates and bowls. Disappointing.

[terrysadlier]

We always hand washed our dishes and glasses but I literally just installed a series 6 and it's an absolute beast of a machine, the wife is over the moon to🤣

[nancyschaefer]

I have looked at demo on how to lower the top rack with the side levers but mine is not working. Any ideas?

[dawnteresa]

We just received our new dishwasher yesterday, but it didn't come with the full top cutlery rack that is shown in this video. Our Bosch dishwasher that we just replaced had that, and we enjoyed it. Should that cutlery rack have come with the dishwasher?

[illmatikne]

I'm sad to admit that after 30 minutes of trying to load my first batch of dishes in my brand new 800 series I still couldn't figure it out. I've never been able to fit so few dishes in a dishwasher before. My stoneware bowls and leftover containers don't fit anywhere that doesn't have them completely flat and taking up the most space possible.

I can't believe I was so excited to own a Bosch dishwasher.

[RedRose-ncqw]

Hi. I use quick wash cycle (of 29 minutes) everyday. In my machine after 15 minutes the timer goes back to 19 instead of 14 minutes and then at the end of cycle after 0:03 minutes it directly becomes 0:00 skipping 0:02 and 0:01 minute. Is this normal?

[johnulcer]

Does anyone know what would happen if a plate did block the washer arm from being able to spin? Would any permanent damage be caused?

[arvindynr]

please explain half load on Indian model of bosch dishwasher.