Bosch SMV23AX00R dishwasher review: reasonable price-performance ratio

Functions and programs

PMM 2 series is equipped with useful options:

• Glass Protection (provides gentle care for delicate dishes - porcelain, glass, crystal, prevents corrosion by adjusting water hardness);
• LoadSensor (load sensor determines the number of items based on the volume of dishes, uses the optimal amount of water, household chemicals, thereby saving resources);
• IntensiveZone (helps clean pans and pots to a shine by supplying water to the lower container under high pressure);
• AquaStop (leakage protection option instantly blocks access to water when defects are found in the chamber or hoses, which helps to avoid flooding the room and neighbors);
• ActiveWater (Water Optimal Technology improves washing efficiency by circulating at 5 levels, while thoughtful rinsing keeps dishes clean).

Bosch engineers understand the importance of silence.To keep the noise level as low as possible, they created the advanced EcoSilence Drive motor. The innovative design reduces frictional noise, yet ensures effective cleaning and operation. There are no brushes in the motor, it belongs to the type of energy-saving devices, it runs smoothly and quietly.

Bosch has taken care of the child lock. PMM is equipped with a special lock. When the washing process is activated, the door cannot be opened. Thanks to this, it will be possible to protect children from burns, and the machine will perform its function.

The manufacturer guarantees the high quality of washing dishes. The device copes with burnt and dried food on objects. For this, the function "Intensive washing zone" was implemented. Pressurized hot water is supplied in the lower container, due to which contaminants leave quickly, and the result exceeds expectations.

The dishwasher is equipped with 3 programs:

• normal +65 C°;
• eco +50 C°;
• fast +65 C°.

There is a half load function for all modes. The option allows you to save water, detergent, salt, but the washing cycle remains unchanged, it takes 120-180 minutes. The "Beam on the floor" option has been implemented, which allows you to determine the end of the process.

Advantages and disadvantages

Buyers leave positive feedback about Bosch SMV25EX01R. The following advantages stand out:

• availability of water pollution sensors and determination of its hardness;
• large capacity;
• the ability to load 3-4 sets;
• low noise level;
• high quality washing;
• the ability to integrate appliances into the kitchen;
• leakage protection;
• indication beam;
• profitability;
• protection from children;
• attractive design;
• the presence of advanced technologies that positively affect the quality of washing.

Flaws:

• in the PMM of this model range, the “Beam on the floor” option is not always implemented;
• the need to wash the filter every 2-3 months;
• the inability to embed the device under the sink, put the microwave on top.

Capacity and resource consumption of the machine

Hopper capacity. This is a large model of 60 cm, so the washing tank is able to take 12 sets of dishes at the same time. The volume is not limiting, there are analogues with a larger “displacement”, but families of 3-4 people who purchased this model unanimously claim that they are completely satisfied with such a capacity.

You can freely load dishes and various kitchen utensils into the box at the same time:

• dinner plates for first, second courses, saucers - up to 24 pieces;
• 3-5 liter saucepan;
• up to 10 glasses or mugs;
• 2-4 glasses;
• a complete set of cutlery for 12 people - tableware, teaspoons, forks, knives.

In total, the tank consists of 2 wide shelves-baskets, in the upper of which there are special ledges for glasses and cups, in the lower there is a separate basket for cutlery.

With this type of machine, you cannot wash too small items that fall into the cells of the inner mesh, they can get stuck in the mechanism and cause breakage. Also, there is no warranty for integrity when cleaning glass and porcelain not marked with the “machine washable” sign.

Resource consumption. Designed for greater water and energy savings, the SMV23AX00R features a special half load option and load sensor.

This means that if the trays are not completely filled, the machine will automatically calculate the load, reduce the amount of water, the consumption of detergent, time, that is, it will save all the resources used.

In normal mode, the sink consumes about 12 liters of water per wash. For example, with manual manipulations, water flows about 3 times more. Energy consumption is 230-235 kWh per year on average, that is, the energy efficiency class is A.

How to choose a dishwasher

Dishwashers "Bosch" are presented in a wide range. They are professionally tested and have the following characteristics:

1. aesthetic appearance.
2. reliability;
3. high rate of efficiency;
4. multifunctionality.

Brand devices have a large number of useful options. However, you will have to pay extra for each feature. Therefore, before going to a household appliance store, it is better to familiarize yourself with the functionality of the units and understand which tasks of the device are mandatory, and which you can do without.

First of all, you need to pay attention to certain characteristics:

1. Dimensions. They are chosen depending on the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe kitchen and the design solution of the headset. The full dimension is 60 cm, narrow - 45 cm.
2. Energy consumption class. It is better to choose products that have the symbol A in this column.
3. Interesting Options. Many customers like the pre-soak features, low cost operation.
4. dishwasher material. Usually the compartments and the inner container are made of durable iron, stainless steel, plastic. The most durable option is stainless steel.However, these models are more expensive.
5. Water consumption. An economical mode is considered an indicator from 6.5 to 13 liters.
6. Noise level. It is optimal if it is from 45 to 48 dB.
7. Capacity. The best option is 9-14 sets per cycle.
8. Color. Usually cars have white or metal cases.

The subsequent selection is made based on the configuration of the dishwasher, its type and type of control

Particular attention should be paid to the reviews of the owners. It was they who helped us rank the best dishwashers from Bosch.

“Contraindications” for Bosch SMV23AX00R

When buying the studied modification of Bosch technology, you should take into account some of the prerequisites that are necessary for its full operation:

1. The dishwasher of this series (as, indeed, many others) cannot be built under hobs or near sources of strong heat - radiators, stoves.
2. Do not place a microwave, electric stove, oven, precision kitchen appliances over the machine - they can all fail.
3. It is impossible to pour substances not specified in the instructions into the detergent compartment, especially from the solvent family, an explosion may occur.

In addition, the mechanism is not intended for use in regions that are above 4000 m above sea level.

Do not wash wooden products, painted glass, antique dishes, plastic containers with a low thermal threshold, dishes made of copper, tin, items contaminated with ash, paint, wax, fuels and lubricants, and things that are not related to dishes at all in dishwashers.

Along with what you can’t do with the unit, there are several rules on what to do, on the contrary, you must:

1. Soften water with special salts, based on local characteristics. The water pH should be around 5.
2. Before placing the dishes in the tank, it is necessary to clean them of very large food residues. Pre-rinsing in running water is not necessary.
3. The equipment should be regularly cleaned, wiped with a special cleaning compound. And if it is supposed not to be used for a long time, it is better to slightly open the lid so that an unpleasant smell does not stagnate inside.
4. SMV23AX00R is intended for private household use only. When using it in the framework of public catering, the concern does not give guarantees.

If there is a special detergent that combines a water softener, then there is no need to add salt separately.

Men's opinions

Ivan, Volgograd

A year and a half ago, my wife and I went to choose a dishwasher. I wanted to buy a large model and a built-in one, because a place in the kitchen was already ready for it. We were offered several narrow models, 45 cm wide, but I frankly did not like them, our large pots would not fit in them. And then I saw Bosch SMV23AX00R and we almost immediately decided to buy.

1. It is wide - 60 cm.
2. It fits as many as 12 sets of dishes. I don’t remember how to count these sets correctly, but visually it’s a whole mountain.
3. When she washes this "mountain", she spends less than 12 liters of water. How she does it, I do not understand, but the savings are obvious.
4. Washes perfectly even the fat burnt to a frying pan. With ordinary pollution generally copes without difficulty.

1. The machine allows you to use a variety of products, even powders, even gels, and even 3-in-1 tablets.
2. The position of the baskets can be perfectly adjusted.If you wash huge pans, you can remove one basket completely, and move the other higher.

What can I say, this model even has a “beam on the floor” indicator, while the price is simply ridiculous. We got it at a discount, for 380 bucks. We are satisfied in every way, the wife, when she talks about her dishwasher, cannot contain her delight. Five points, no talking!

Sergey, Saratov

I love and respect dishwashers. My very first machine even washed spoons and forks poorly, and the second, Ardo, worked for 8 years without problems. Soap is just fine, but a year ago it finally broke. I did not invest in expensive repairs, I purchased Bosch SMV23AX00R. It's great when every year technology keeps developing and developing, it is very noticeable on my new dishwasher. I recommend!

Yuri, Moscow

Washes clean, dries dry, built in without problems. I bought it myself, brought it myself and installed it myself, all in one day. When the wife came home from work, the Bosch dishwasher was already in the kitchen, ready to go. On the same evening, we washed all the dirty dishes and wondered for a long time how the machine could wash so cleanly. Excellent technique!

Vladimir, Krasnodar

Bosch SMV23AX00R was our wedding present. The mother-in-law chose, and as it turned out, not in vain. Guests come to us very often, there are mountains of dishes, and none of us wants to wash our hands. A very handy thing. I loaded into it once a day everything that had accumulated, started the sink and it was done. It remains only to get dry dishes in a few hours, and put them in the closet. Five points!

Konstantin, Moscow

I have had this dishwasher for a long time, but I use it very rarely.She helps me a lot when relatives from the village come to me. This fully built-in dishwasher with leak protection and all sorts of bells and whistles is very inexpensive. I think everyone can afford it.

Women's opinions

Svetlana, St. Petersburg

I like the abundance of different indicators in this machine, and most importantly, the “beam on the floor”. It is immediately clear when the wash, salt and rinse aid are over. Baskets are just huge, you can put a lot of things in them, just don't wash aluminum items, otherwise they will turn black.

Julia, Ivanovo

For the last three months I have been using the dishwasher all the time, washing my little son's toys in it. Very convenient, you unload them at night while the child is sleeping, and in the morning you can safely continue playing, everything is clean. It is amazing how cleanly it washes cocktail glasses, they become completely transparent without spots and streaks. I recommend to buy!

Alena, Novosibirsk

I noted for myself a bunch of useful little things that are in this machine. I'll try to tell you about them. I really like how the cutlery tray is positioned. It is located directly under the spray arm and a lot of water gets on it, so even dried forks are washed perfectly. There is a convenient holder for glasses, so that they will not be broken during washing. At the end of the program, the machine notifies me of this with a sound signal. I am very satisfied with the purchase!

Oksana, Yekaterinburg

The machine is spacious, quiet, and washes any dishes perfectly. I put five plus!

Elena, Krasnoyarsk

Modern electronic dishwasher, which helps me a lot with the housework. I save dishes for about two days, and then I start the program.I don’t take expensive pills, there’s no sense in them, I buy cheap powder. You can't live without a dishwasher today!

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Technical capabilities and disadvantages

The main difference between the 00R version of the second series of Bosch built-in dishwashers at 60 cm from the rest is that it uses only the most necessary functions that allow you to simply wash dishes without delving into tricky instructions and wandering through a variety of combinations of options. Accordingly, some of the functions in the machine are missing.

Applicable work programs

There are three full wash cycles:

• normal, on the panel comes first from the left;
• IVF, second;
• express - hourly or fast, the third.

The modes are freely launched at the touch of a button on the control panel, no separate character sets are needed. Each mode has its own operating characteristics.

An audio signal and a red LED light will signal that the task has been completed. By simultaneously pressing the buttons of the selected mode and mode ½, the operating parameters are optimized in the direction of reducing water consumption, energy and time, based on the number of dishes loaded.

The amount of time that the machine will spend on washing, the volume of water, electricity, and the maximum heating temperature depend on the choice of the mode. The minimum work period is 60 minutes, so it is unwise to machine wash several mugs or a couple of plates (+)

The user learns about the status of the device by the burning of LED lights on the control panel. These are informers for the presence of softening salt, rinse aid, water pressure, mode activity, drying and washing.

Their meaning, like the entire system, is described in detail in the mandatory Russian-language version of the instructions. There are no difficulties with recognition.

Among other things, the unit itself determines the type of detergent loaded and selects the appropriate operating parameters. Therefore, the end result is always equally high, regardless of the type of chemistry used.

The dishwasher of this series is equipped with the function of gentle glass processing in hot temperatures. Special sensors will not allow glass surfaces to overheat, crack or become covered with scale stains

Cons of technical development

Model SMV23AX00R missing:

• polluted water sensor;
• internal illumination;
• information through the display;
• time indicator until the end of the operation;
• indication beam on the floor for work in the dark;
• coasters for tall glasses (can be purchased separately);
• additional hose extensions (can be purchased separately).

In the prototype versions above, these options are present in different versions.

The lights next to the special symbols on the control panel will help you understand that household chemicals are running out in the compartments or a certain mode is on: a tap indicates a set of water, arrows in the form of the letter S - softening salts, a snowflake - rinse aid, a brush - washing is in progress, waves - drying

A striking feature of Bosch technology is that it is practically not produced in Asian factories, but is assembled exclusively in Europe, for example, in Poland or Germany. Therefore, faced with Made in China in relation to the Bosch dishwasher, you need to be wary of the offer.

Instructions for use and maintenance

Built-in dishwasher SMV23AX01R is easy to operate.After connecting to the water supply, you need to run the device idle by adding salt and household chemicals to the compartments. This procedure will allow you to understand whether the PMM was connected correctly, whether the equipment is working, and will also help remove odors.

If no errors and shortcomings are found, you can load dishes into the boxes, placing large objects at a distance of 1 cm from each other. The door is then closed and the appropriate program is selected on the control panel.

When the machine finishes washing dishes, there will be no identification beam on the floor. It will be possible to take out objects and put them in their places. The PMM door should be kept open. This measure will help to avoid unpleasant odors.

Maintenance of equipment is not difficult. The dishwasher has self-cleaning filters. They need to be pulled out and washed with running water 2-3 times a month. In order to avoid an unpleasant smell in the chamber, it is recommended to run the equipment empty every 14-30 days using detergents.

The warranty for the device is 12 months. Acts on the engine, pump, sensors. If the machine fails during the warranty period, repair and replacement of parts will be made free of charge.

Final review of the advantages and disadvantages

Comparison of the characteristics declared by the manufacturer and real feedback from customers gives a more truthful picture. Advantages of the zero version 00R:

• fully affordable price;
• ease of use, which a person far from electronics, for example, an elderly person, can handle;
• real savings in water consumption for families where they cook often and a lot;
• high build quality, the machine does not break, does not require constant expensive repairs.

It can also be noted that the modification was developed taking into account the wishes of consumers, and is sold with different configurations, allowing you to choose the most suitable option for your case.

Bosch also produces compact versions of dishwashers - these are the SKS41E11RU, SKS62E22RU, SKS62E88RU models. The set of functions and quality are the same as for large units, only the capacity is reduced to 6 sets of dishes, and the consumption of water and electricity is 2 times less. The little ones fit right on the table

Along with the pluses, there are points that for many have become disadvantages, but for someone they can simply serve as additional information:

• for the installation of equipment, a certain free space is required; when installed in a cramped kitchen, you will have to abandon the necessary usable area in favor of a sink;
• washing takes a relatively long time, a minimum of 1 hour 15 minutes, a maximum of almost 3 hours;
• in medium activity kitchens, you need to stockpile used dishes for the process to make sense, and therefore have a second set of clean dishes on hand while the first batch is being processed.

And we repeat once again - for kitchens with low activity, the unit is not suitable at all.

It should be noted that for this kind of kitchens there are separate options for compact and ultra-compact dishwashers.