Bosch 14 Place Settings free-standing Dishwasher (SMS6HVI00I, Fingerprint free steel)

I recently purchased the Bosch 14 Place Settings free-standing Dishwasher (Model SMS6HVI00I), and it has quickly become the star of my kitchen. From its sleek, fingerprint-free steel exterior to its outstanding performance, this dishwasher exceeds all my expectations.

Design and Build Quality:
The fingerprint-free steel finish is a game-changer, keeping the dishwasher looking spotless and stylish at all times. Its modern design seamlessly fits into my kitchen decor, adding a touch of elegance.

Performance:
This dishwasher’s performance is truly impressive. With 14 place settings, it easily accommodates all my dishes, pots, and pans, making it perfect for large families or dinner parties. The various wash programs and adjustable racks ensure that every item, no matter its size or shape, comes out sparkling clean.

Ease of Use:
The intuitive control panel and clear display make it incredibly easy to select the right cycle and monitor the progress. The dishwasher runs quietly, which is a huge plus in my open-plan kitchen.

Efficiency:
I appreciate the eco-friendly features, including the water and energy-saving options. It’s satisfying to know that I’m getting top-notch cleaning performance without compromising on sustainability.

Special Features:
The smart connectivity feature allows me to control and monitor the dishwasher from my phone, adding an extra layer of convenience to my daily routine. It’s perfect for starting a load remotely or getting notifications when the cycle is complete.

Overall, the Bosch 14 Place Settings Dishwasher has surpassed my expectations in every way. It’s reliable, efficient, and a true asset to my kitchen. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a high-quality, stylish, and feature-rich dishwasher.

Let’s first get this out of the way, the Bosch SMS6HVI00I is expensive! I had to track the price regularly and bought it with a combo of credit card points and offers to justify the value. We’ve now been using this for over 2 weeks and have largely been impressed by the performance. Read on to know why.

Delivery

The delivery was prompt, professional and friendly The executives placed it where requested. It is a heavy machine and needed to be handled carefully, which was complied with. The demo team from bosch reached out within 2 days and performed their role quite smoothly.

Product

The product looks professional with a metallic finished exterior. It comes with essential documentation, inlet and outlet tubing. The trays themselves feel well made and sturdy. The rollers do their job smoothly The cutlery tray (a feature we’ll talk about later) was completely plastic, but seemed well moulded and of good quality. I recommend mounting it on a stand to prevent any water seepage from damaging the machine.

Performance

In a few words: silent, effective. If you follow the basic rules of what materials are dishwasher safe, the results range from satisfactory to impressive. A few tightly placed vessels have blind spots where the water would not reach leaving a few spots (adjust how vessels are placed). Years old tea-strainers which looked permanently stained come out spotless with just a few iterations in the machine (yay!). Steel, glass and ceramic behave very well in the dishwasher. Plastic gives mixed response, while aluminum and iron are a no no. Power consumption increases but water consumption reduces.

Here are two features that make this particular model stand out:
1. The separate cutlery tray. It is spacious, well moulded and works surprisingly well even though it looked a tad far away from the spray-fan
2. The height-adjustable middle rack allows us to accommodate small to medium sized bowls, which would otherwise crowd the bottom shelf

There’s an app that lets you know the running status of the machine and also updates the firmware. We’ve been using this with dishwasher tablets (completely optional). They are expensive (we got it at Rs 20/pc) but they are very convenient to use. Results are good.

Conclusion

Our household generates a large volume of vessels and uncertainty of domestic help during covid has been tough on everyone. This is where this dishwasher steps in to help. The results have been consistent so far and I would recommend this if you looking for a solution to mid to high volume vessel cleaning.