Bosch SHSM53B55N

When our JennAir dishwasher finally gave up the ghost, we decided it was time to invest in a new model. While this machine has largely impressed me, a few aspects leave something to be desired: 1) the utensil trays are serviceable—neither remarkable nor outstanding, merely functional; 2) the drying agent reservoir is disappointingly small, requiring replenishment weekly. It holds just enough for seven cycles, which falls short of expectations.

Absolutely incredible and whisper-quiet in operation. However, for models with concealed controls, an indicator light projected onto the floor would be far more convenient than having to open the door to check if the cycle has finished.

Overall, I am pleased with the new dishwasher. It appears to have a larger capacity compared to the model we purchased back in 2002. The machine operates quietly and performs well, especially when the extra dry cycle is activated, leaving the dishes thoroughly dry. My only concern lies with the front handle, which feels somewhat delicate. Although it hasn’t broken yet due to our cautious use, I can easily imagine it being damaged by someone pulling too hard in haste. Additionally, there was a bit of a learning curve in figuring out the right buttons to press for optimal results, but we’ve since settled on a preferred set of cycles.

This is my third Bosch dishwasher, and I am confident it will live up to the excellent performance of the previous two—and so far, it has! That said, I do have one minor concern: the two small cutlery trays. They feel less sturdy and are less suited to my needs compared to the trays in the earlier models. In hindsight, I wish I had saved the cutlery tray from my last dishwasher, as I much preferred its design. Otherwise, I am thoroughly satisfied with this machine.

I previously owned an older Bosch dishwasher that was gifted to me. It served me well for many years before finally reaching the end of its life. Since it always delivered excellent cleaning performance, I chose to stick with the Bosch brand when it came time for a replacement. I’m happy to report that the new model does not disappoint. It operates with remarkable quietness and leaves every dish spotless, with no need to pre-rinse.

Absolutely fantastic—what more can I say? It does everything it promises and more. I’m extremely pleased with its performance.

The machine itself is excellent, but I found the instructions for setup to be lacking. It would have been helpful to have clearer guidance on how to get it up and running.

This is our second Bosch dishwasher, and we continue to be impressed. It’s exceptionally quiet and incredibly efficient at cleaning. The only minor issue is with the utensil baskets—they tend to tip over quite often. On the plus side, we really appreciate the on-off button, which helps protect against high electrical surges at our cottage.

The dishwasher lacks the floor-projected light that was advertised to indicate when the cycle is complete. This was a feature I was looking forward to but, unfortunately, it’s not present.

It’s quite frustrating that there’s no light to indicate when the dishwasher is running or has finished its cycle. This should really be a standard feature on all models. I can certainly understand your disappointment.

I’ve had the dishwasher for a couple of weeks now, and so far, it’s been great. Installation was easy enough to do on my own, and it’s impressively quiet—sometimes so much so that you might not even realize it’s running. It washes all types of dishes beautifully, and I use Finish Powerball cubes with great results. However, the one issue I have with this model is the lack of any indication that it’s on or off. There’s no light or signal to show that the dishwasher is in operation. The manual mentioned a light that should shine on the floor, but that feature doesn’t seem to work with this model, so I assume it’s just not there. Despite this, I’m very happy with the performance, but I’ve deducted one star for the missing indicator light, giving it 4 out of 5 stars.

We previously had a quiet dishwasher, but this Bosch model takes it to a whole new level! It’s so quiet that you actually have to put your ear close to it to check for any noise or vibrations to confirm it’s on. While it would be helpful if the display indicated that it’s running, it’s still a fantastic machine that cleans exceptionally well.

I’m not sure if the so-called ‘features’ justify the cost. I’ve only had the dishwasher for a few days, and it washes just like any other dishwasher. For the price, having to clean out a filter seems unnecessary. Stemmed glassware doesn’t fit well into the holders, and some items still need to be hand-dried. There’s no indicator light to show when the cycle is complete, so you either have to open the door or be around to hear the ding.