The Bosch 500 Series SHPM88Z75N dishwasher brings European engineering to American kitchens. The 16-place-setting capacity is generous for large families, and the CrystalDry system uses zeolite minerals to deliver dry plastic containers without an extra heating element. The InfoLight projects a red beam onto the floor so you know it is running, and the third rack is the standard Bosch FlexSpace tine design.
DishwashersThe Bosch 500 Series is not the cheapest dishwasher out there but the build quality and the drying system justify the cost. The racks are solid and the tines fold in useful patterns. The 44 dBA rating is great. The only thing I would change is adding more cycle options for a quick rinse.
I can run this at night while the baby sleeps and not worry. The third rack is well designed for spatulas and small items. The stainless interior cleans easily. After eight months I have no complaints, and the build quality feels like it will last.
The Bosch 500 cleans beautifully and the drying is the best I have seen without a vent. The auto cycle runs around two and a half hours though, which is longer than my old machine. The one hour wash is good for lightly soiled loads. The InfoLight is a small feature I really missed when I had a different brand.
I replaced a ten year old Whirlpool with the Bosch 500 Series and the difference is night and day. The racks glide smoothly, the silverware basket actually fits real silverware, and the auto door open at the end of the cycle dries everything. Installation was straightforward with a standard 24 inch cutout.
I have been using the Bosch 500 for six months and the CrystalDry system really does dry Tupperware and kids cups without a towel dry. The 16 place settings fit our family of five with room to spare, and the third rack is great for silverware. The 44 dBA rating is honest — I can barely hear it from the next room.