Abe of Maine has competetive price than any other store, but if you are in bad luck to buy a defeact. They won't be helpful on your side. I researched on consumer reports for both dishwasher models and good rated retailers before I bought this BOSCH. However, whithin six months, it was already broken three times and had fixed by the BOSCH technician. Finally the problem was found on a hose that caused leaking inside the machine. The machine already can't be returned over a month. But I was very upset at Abe of Maine since my call was never answered by the customer service. Then I spoke to sales department for extended warranty. They tried to sell me more expensive warranty than the one I could find at other retailer. I like this machine but I would seriously recommend to consider extended warranty at the same time you buy it and go to other retailer. Abe of maine is horrible.
By FLyboy
from Knoxville, TN
About Me Casual Cook
11/07/2012
So Far so good
4.0
PROS
Simple Controls
Energy Efficient
Quiet
CONS
BEST USES
General Purpose
Comments:
Check water and electrical connections before install. If you don't Sanitize there seems to be a slight oder to dishes
By clayman45
from Virginia
About Me Casual Cook
1/26/2012
Outstanding
4.0
PROS
Simple Controls
Quiet
Cleans Well
Energy Efficient
Attractive Design
CONS
Awkward Loading
BEST USES
Smaller Kitchens
General Purpose
Larger Kitchens
Comments:
Extrmely quiet unit. Simple to install. Only complaints would be figuring out how to load most efficiently with our dishes and the drying process takes longer. Neither bother me but keep the unit from being perfect.
By Allenspark
from Cary, IL
About Me Casual Cook
11/27/2011
Easy to install, extremely quiet!
5.0
PROS
Attractive Design
Quiet
Easy To Load
CONS
BEST USES
General Purpose
Comments:
The installer raved about the ease the Bosch dishwasher was to install as compared to other brands. Washer is very quiet and looks great!
By Jeyzen
from Boston, MA
About Me Casual Cook
10/05/2011
Very solid dishwasher
4.0
PROS
Easy To Load
Quiet
Cleans Well
CONS
Mediocre controls
BEST USES
General Purpose
Delicate Items
Pots and Pans
Comments:
This dishwasher is incredibly easy to load and holds very large items surprisingly well. The top rack adjusts up and down, though I rarely have to move it because things just fit. It's very quiet and cleans dishes very well. The only thing that could be improved is the control panel. It's fine and does the job, but could use an updated/modernized look.
By The cooks
from Mount Pocono, PA
About Me Avid Cook
8/31/2011
Super quiet dishwasher
5.0
PROS
Quiet
Cleans Well
Energy Efficient
CONS
Long Cycle
BEST USES
General Purpose
Comments:
Super cleaning & ultra quiet
By Annie P.
from Central NYS - where the cows live.....
About Me Avid Cook
7/27/2011
Shhh ........ Is it Running??????
5.0
PROS
Flexible Interior
Energy Efficient
Quiet
CONS
Manual not clear
Modifying the cycle
Door opens hard
BEST USES
General Purpose
Pots and Pans
Delicate Items
Comments:
This was very simple to install - even for a 60 year old woman! I really like the black rubber extensions on the side that camouflage the leftover space. I was so worried that the difference in my old machine & this one would create an unsightly gap on the sides, but nope... it looks custom made. I'm still struggling with the manual, as the diagrams & text don't seem to match what I own. HOW THE HECK DOES THE SANITIZED LIGHT WORK????
By MJT
from Hudson, OH
About Me Casual Cook
6/25/2011
Bosch Rules!
4.0
PROS
Attractive Design
Quiet
Energy Efficient
CONS
BEST USES
Pots and Pans
General Purpose
Delicate Items
Comments:
Very satisfied!
By Calmomofthree
from San Gabriel, CA
About Me Casual Cook
6/15/2011
Extremely quiet and washes well
5.0
PROS
Energy Efficient
Quiet
Easy To Load
Attractive Design
Simple Controls
Cleans Well
CONS
BEST USES
Larger Kitchens
Comments:
nice feature is the display of remaining cycle time...most don't have that...top rack adjusts easily.. fits more than you think initially.
By Dan
from Newark, OH
About Me Avid Cook
5/03/2011
Best Dishwasher I've ever owned
5.0
PROS
Simple Controls
Easy To Load
Attractive Design
Cleans Well
Quiet
Energy Efficient
CONS
BEST USES
Larger Kitchens
Delicate Items
General Purpose
Comments:
This machine is extremely quiet and gets the dishes very clean. I would highly recommend it.
By Seattleite
from Seattle
About Me Avid Cook
4/21/2011
Great, quiet dishwasher
5.0
PROS
Energy Efficient
Quiet
Attractive Design
CONS
Doesn't Dry Well
BEST USES
Smaller Kitchens
Larger Kitchens
General Purpose
Comments:
This is a great dishwasher: attractive, easy to load, full-sized. The one drawback is that we have found that the glasses on top don't dry 100%, but it's not severe, and definitely wouldn't prevent me from recommending this dishwasher.
By Holly, Mom of 3 Boys
from Sacramento, CA
About Me Casual Cook
4/13/2011
Super Happy!
5.0
PROS
Cleans Well
Simple Controls
Attractive Design
Quiet
CONS
BEST USES
General Purpose
Pots and Pans
Smaller Kitchens
Comments:
We have owned this Bosch dishwasher for about 3 weeks, and I love it! We bought the Bosch to replace an old dishwasher that was at least 10 years old. The Bosch is quiet, which is important since our kitchen opens into the TV room. The Bosch cleans well. And I am thrilled with its many features, such as 'half load', 'delay start', and the cycle countdown. I read some reviews that the dishwasher did not dry well; I have not found this to be true. I think it is important to keep the rinse agent dispenser properly filled to ensure proper drying. (The Bosch has a light to indicate when you need to add more rinse agent.) Overall, I would highly recommend this product!
By Billybuyer
from Central California
About Me Avid Cook
3/11/2011
Hey, is that thing running?
4.0
PROS
Cleans Well
Quiet
Energy Efficient
CONS
Long Cycle
BEST USES
General Purpose
Comments:
The color and texture of the stainless steel is slightly different from our other two brands of appliances (which do look the same), yet not so much that it glares out at you.
By Brad
from Columbus, OH
2/28/2011
(1 of 1 customer found this review helpful)
Ahhhh... Back to You, Beautiful!
5.0
PROS
Energy Efficient
Simple Controls
Quiet
Cleans Well
Attractive Design
CONS
BEST USES
Smaller Kitchens
Comments:
Recently moved from prior home which was equipped with this DW. The new house came with a Fisher and Paykel Drawer DW that was just 4 years old and which promptly died. In the 3 months since we moved, I had forgotten how quiet these were and was simply amazed at the difference in cleanliness of the dishes. When I compare glassware that had been run thru the F&P against the Bosch, there is no comparison. The Bosch glasses glisten. Yesterday, I cooked a meal for 10 and dumped the dishes directly into the Bosch (no rinsing, etc, like required by the other DW). I awoke this morning to emaculate dishes. Can't go wrong. These machines may not be the "fanciest" on the block, but they do what they do very well - clean dishes!!!!
By tin
from CA
About Me Avid Cook
2/11/2011
(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Best dishwasher I owned so far
5.0
PROS
Cleans Well
Quiet
Attractive Design
Easy To Load
CONS
BEST USES
Comments:
It cleans well; it works perfectly with environment-friendly dish detergents, too.