HOW to use a BOSCH Dishwasher + Dishwasher HACKS!

[@pennymodern]

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[@sweetlilpeas]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I am 74 years old in it is hard for my brain to retain new information. I really appreciate this video. It made my first load a cinch to load and start. All came out beautiful. I have subscribed to your page so I can easily come back to it if I run into trouble. Thank you again dear. :)

[@pennymodern]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gmaher17]

Thank you for this informative tutorial. I recently bought a floor model Bosch 500 from Home Depot, which didn't come with a manual. I didn't even know about the adjustable shelves!

[@pennymodern]

Yes it’s great for wine glasses and also for larger items. Enjoy your Bosch!

[@TChrisGibson]

Just watched this as I was doing my first load, thank you!!!!!!!!

[@copperandbrick]

THANK YOU FOR THIS. I have the guide, but it’s easier for me to watch it being done. This was extremely helpful. 🙂

[@Savedbygrace363]

Thank you SO much!! Very helpful video and step by step! Thank you!

[@ssw239]

Thank you for the video, much easier to understand some features! Also want to mention that the latest 500 series now needs Wi-Fi to work with the HomeConnect app to adjust the Dryness degree. The default ’Auto’ setting does not really make things ‘extra’ dry, probably because it would require higher temperature. Some other differences I noticed is it now comes with touch surface instead of real clickable buttons. Also it uses some light dots to indicate the rough remaining time like more or less than 2 hrs instead of the digital number display like this video. People want to buy the 500 series dishwasher need to check the official website for the latest info. Anyway I think it’s an improvement imo. And I believe all the functional settings mentioned in this video still exist in the last model.

[@pennymodern]

Wow that is a lot of changes from the model I have. That's crazy to me they force you to use the app. Not everyone knows how to use an app on their phone, and not everyone has a smart phone.

[@Kiwi-ot3wz]

@@pennymodern From what i understand, the app allows setup choices that the buttons alone do not. Once set, it runs these choices every time. You still start and run as you did before if you want to.

[@lovelindsayjade]

Great video! We just installed my Bosch. I like it so far but will need to get used to a few things, unless I didn't set something up right or possibly a setting I can change? ... 1) My door shuts automatically unless the bottom drawer is rolled out 2) I don't see the time remaining displayed anywhere

[@gbear1407]

This was quite helpful. Thanks, and no, I didn't have the same model. However, it was easy to make the similarities work. Good job.

[@pennymodern]

Thank you so much for the kind words and thanks for watching!

[@johnmcpherson5068]

This was fine for our newer 800 series thanks again.

[@norinemueller4588]

Great video thank you my Bosch 500 is coming tomorrow so this was very helpful Have a ? It runs for 2 hours seems like a long time unless you use the 30 min

[@pennymodern]

Congrats on getting a Bosch! They are so quiet you will love it! Yes most of the cycles are 2 hours or more. But the "Clean 30" cycle is only 30 minutes. I use the 2 hour one (auto) after we are done w/ dinner and just let it run, and then empty it in the morning. It's so quiet it doesn't bother anyone when we go to sleep. Did that help?

[@CarefulSteps1]

very good video and helpful. thank you.

[@pennymodern]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Timothyjohntaylor4214]

Can you do all appliances......so well done

[@pennymodern]

Thank you for the kind words! I do have some LG appliance reviews on my channel, and plan to do some more. What kind of appliances would you be most interested in seeing a video like this?

[@lew708]

I would just like to add that Bosch recommends pulling and rinsing the filter after each load. Winch makes sense being that large food particles would be falling there….It’s kinda like checking the lint filter and clearing it after each load of drying clothes( which everyone should be doing). If you don’t check and clear that filter after each load; I personally would do it at least once a day at the end of the day. Clearing that filter daily just makes good sense…To me anyway 😂😂…Outstanding video!!

[@johntuttle8960]

Great overview! Thanks!

[@pennymodern]

Thanks for the feedback. I aim to serve.

[@chrishansen3002]

Thanks. Nicely done.

[@pennymodern]

Thank you for the kind words Chris!

[@Cruiselover-it6td]

Where would you put liquid dishwasher detergent?

[@pennymodern]

The Bosch website says it’s best to use tablets or dry powder detergent. See article here: www.bosch-home.com/us/experience-bosch/tips-and-tricks/all-articles/choosing-the-best-detergent#/Togglebox=6508185-12208127-3/Togglebox=6508185-12208127-2/

[@ivanscountrymusicandcars2357]

The grey top for silverware and spatulas if you push on the grey the bottom sides flow down. Why? Honest question.

[@johnpremkumar77]

Thank you very much, we have hardwater here in Maryland, what was your suggestion as my Bosch 300 does not have Salt dispensor

[@Jason-zm4ch]

This may be a dumb question... but here it goes... Should the detergent and the Rinse Aid be placed in at the same time and is there a type of detergent to STAY AWAY FROM? Thanks! Great video!!

[@pennymodern]

You would put the rinse aid in the rinse aid dispenser. Then with each load put the detergent into the detergent dispenser. So yes both at same time in their respective spots. I love Cascade Platinum packs! Thank you for watching!

[@nancyharrell3369]

@@pennymodernme too. I’ve been seeing some stuff recently that says Bosch recommends Finish products but in my experience Cascade Platinum cleaning power is far superior to the Finish packs 🤷‍♀️

[@barbmiller1059]

The rinse aid is for more then one wash it’s like 30 loads when full

[@judyhunt7255]

My Bosch 500 has different buttons. No on/off button

[@pennymodern]

Well mine is from 2018 so maybe they made a change?

[@joebeermaster5495]

I installed a 100 series 2 weeks back and I still don't know how to get it to start even though it has power.

[@ThereseDeBellefeuille]

Merci,pour les explications, de mon côté j'utilise du vinaigre au lieu du (produit bleu) pour le rincage et c'est peu couteux!😊

[@sanyacelestejeffries4761]

Drying settings please. My dishes come out wet even after leaving it in over night after washing.

[@pennymodern]

I always use the Auto button, and always use rinse aid in the dispenser. The troubleshooting guide says if dishes are not getting dry enough to use rinse aid. You also can call Bosch customer service at 1-800-944-2904.

[@7motion985]

❤❤❤ your review i am considering the 500. Not sure if really worth to pay for the 800 since we are only 2 no children’s

[@pennymodern]

The 500 has served me well for 6 years and we are a family of 3!

[@kicha8577]

Can you show to how to add salt in side?

[@denisecedergren9383]

Just got mine , how do I dry the dishes?

[@pennymodern]

Make sure you use rinse aid! I just used the auto cycle and they came out clean.

[@monajones5958]

In the manual it says the factory setting heated dry is off. It tells how to change it to on.

[@denisecedergren9383]

@@monajones5958 thanks , it drys now

[@elysepahwa3197]

Nice little video, I'm waiting for delivery. What about the Finish detergent? is that a must? I read that some people are doing fine with other brands, and Sams is highly rated by Consumers.

[@pennymodern]

I think any rinse aid is fine. I like Finish but haven’t tried anything else.

[@lew708]

Finish with Powerball tabs are great and is what Bosch recommends but you can absolutely use any brand that you want, including gels or powders if you want. The amount of powder you need to use is in the manual, if you choose to use powder…Also use the Finish Jet Dry rinse aid to help with drying.

[@tonysavarese7234]

My bosch lately is getting hard to start. I have to play with the buttons to get it to start. Seeing how much I paid, I would buy another brand in the future.

[@pennymodern]

Oh no! You may want to write to Bosch customer service to see if there is a fix. Maybe you can reset it somehow? Their number 1-800-944-2904

[@DDPizazz]

I wanted to know how to add a dish to the washer after the cycle has started. Nice video though.

[@pennymodern]

I do not believe it is recommended to open the door during a cycle.

[@CACSGK6]

That is something that is so helpful is the ability to slip something else in that you forgot on the counter!

[@owensmith9561]

Just open the door. Add the dish or glass. Hit the start button on the right hand side of buttons. Close the door again immediately within 4 seconds and the wash cycle continues where it was when you interrupted it.

[@thogan]

How do you tell if you ran the Bosch dishwasher the night before without needing to examine the dishes to see if they look completely clean? Is there a message that lights up indicating "complete" or "finished". In the morning if I don't remember if I ran the dishwasher the night before the white light being off does not tell me that the dishwashing cycle ran to completion or if I just forgot to run the dishwasher.

[@pennymodern]

Mine has a light that goes off that says clean. So when you open the door for the first time after cleaning it, that little light shows up in the display that says clean. I also bought a little clean/dirty magnet to put on the outside from Amazon. Link here: a.co/d/09W5GLda

[@pennymodern]

Mine has a light that goes off that says clean. So when you open the door for the first time after cleaning it, that little light shows up in the display that says clean. I also bought a little clean/dirty magnet to put on the outside from Amazon. Link here: a.co/d/09W5GLda

[@thogan]

@@pennymodern My Bosch 800 Series just has the white light that goes off but there is no message on the display when I open the door. Is there a setting to make it display Clean when I open the door?

[@nancydauria6991]

I have different settings ... there is a more than 2 hour, less than 2 hours, 30 minutes and then clean. Can I adjust this??

[@pennymodern]

I do not believe they can be adjusted. I took a look at mine and don't see a way.

[@avissimmonds5119]

what's the value of rinse aid

[@pennymodern]

Less spots and residue on the dishes!

[@danlc2]

I just purchased a Bosch 500 and the top display doesn't have an on/off button, it's very confusing. Plus the door is ajar about 5" and looks sloppy instead of being able to push it to almost shut.

[@pennymodern]

Mine did not have an on off button, just a start button. That 5” sounds odd. Did you have it professionally installled?

[@Fred2-123]

I read that all the Bosch models 100 to 800 all have the same internals. The difference is some control panel features and extra soundproofing. And front handle vs. top handle. I have a 100 Plus, 48 db. You cannot hear it, so there is no benefit to paying another $400-$500 for another few db of silence. Our old Bosch finally died after 18 years, and it was almost as quiet as the model 100.

[@pennymodern]

I watched a good video that explains the difference for the models. It’s mainly the drying capabilities are better as you spend more money.

[@shelleycharlesworth5177]

My Thermador dishwasher is 15 years old and works fine but the gasket gets out of place after I use dishwasher and I have to take a piece of wood and a mallet and whack it into place. Dishwasher does not leak. This happened infrequently for past 6 years but now it happens every time I run dishwasher. I thought I would need to replace gasket but why? Because there is no leak. What is the life span of a dishwasher? I am thinking I should just buy a new dishwasher. Bosch comes highly recomended.

[@pennymodern]

That sounds like a lot of work. You may want to call a repair company they maybe can order and install a new gasket? I had a really old dishwasher in my old house and the guy was able to order some of the basic parts and was able to get in working pretty good until I had $ to replace it.

[@larsens7794]

my buttons are totally different and it does NOT dry the dishes. Your buttons are easy to understand mine doesn't even have a dry button or an On button. I have to use a towel to dry every dish and piece of silverware. If I knew this I would have bought a different Brand.

[@pennymodern]

I always use the Auto button, and always use rinse aid in the dispenser. The troubleshooting guide says if dishes are not getting dry enough to use rinse aid. You also can call Bosch customer service at 1-800-944-2904.

[@ssw239]

The latest 500 series now needs Wi-Fi to work with the HomeConnect app to adjust the Dryness degree.

[@charleskhedia242]

I bought brand new bosch 800 but it's not drying well, there's water still remain on top shelf, does anyone faces same problem ?

[@brogen100]

Has your issue been resolved ? I'm looking into buying an 800. I'm surprised as i read from the reviews their drying works perfectly.

[@charleskhedia242]

@brogen100 i am still trying to figure it out, i am using rinse aid too, But it's better than the first several cycles.

[@raindr]

I know this comment is a bit old, but I figured I'd post this in case you're still having trouble - you have to turn on the Crystal Dry for the 800. It's not available for the shorter cycles, which is annoying, but we mostly run it overnight. Once we turned it on with the eco or auto cycle, it's been drying everything really well.

[@charleskhedia242]

@raindr thanks for the reply, I am turning sanitize and crystal both ON, and its drying well.

[@almaq2078]

I’m assuming you take the detergent out of the plastic? It looks like you put it in with plastic.

[@pennymodern]

For pods you put the whole pod in, plastic and all. The water dissolves the plastic

[@pablomiguelweil9239]

Thank you, the Bosch manual doesn't really explain how to use it. Mainly you need to push the buttons with the door open to get the machine going! that was my main problem. I pushed the buttons with the door closed and didn't worked Thanks

[@pennymodern]

Glad I could help you!

[@brzutt]

Hi has anyone got any information on how to get the door to open after its done , mine says it has the option but it won’t open i can’t figure that out

[@pennymodern]

Mine you just pull it open.

[@jopanik]

If you ever find out, please let me know as I look for an answer from time to time for the past few months and I can't find it anywhere! I don't have the manual and it's not online anywhere...

[@kathyfann]

My Bosh 18 should have had “Rinse & Hold” and heated dry by element that heats the air and does the Job!!!!!

[@johnmcpherson5068]

Thank you

[@grounded-b937]

the 30 minute clean is not for doing dishes, it is a cleaning cycle for the machine

[@pennymodern]

I appreciate the comment, but the manual for my Bosch states the following about the Clean30 cycle: Cleans lightly soiled dishes and reduces overall wash time. Use this cycle to clean glasses and dessert dishware that may need to be reused at the same event. You can find the manual here: media3.bosch-home.com/Documents/9001238234_A.pdf

[@grounded-b937]

@@pennymodern I apologize. My Bosch calls that the "Express Cycle". I guess they have changed the features.

[@Blacknstraight]

This video doesn’t help me, I don’t have the same Bosch. I can’t believe I have to come to KZbin to learn how to operate a dishwasher.

[@pennymodern]

Which model do you have?

[@martineg2805]

Same. Absolutely ridiculous.

[@amiemason420]

I hope you figured it out. I came to this video feeling stupid what they don't tell you in the manual is you have to hit play and then shut the door side note you're not supposed to use the little tab soap use liquid or powder

[@jamesking232]

It's sad that you're not smart enough...

[@ssw239]

Warning! ‘Delay start’ needs you to start dishwasher EVERY TIME via the ‘home connect’ app on your phone for 500 series for the new model (without the time display). The ‘favorite’ option stored in the dishwasher does NOT respect the schedule you set, it would just start the dishwasher immensely if clicked the start on the dishwasher itself. Very annoying if you use delay start regularly. This issue can be resolved via Alexa or google home app linking to the home connect app in order to set a schedule to start the dishwasher automatically. Still a big mistake made by Bosch trying to sell the smart app thing but ruined some working well features.

[@pennymodern]

Wow! That seems like a bummer, delay start was very useful in my model as we would have it start at 9pm.

[@helenholden3125]

I don't have a fancy model like you show in all the videos. Just a 100 series plus.And it's got so many options that I don't see in video like "2 hour", 1 hour". I'm a one person household. I don't need to run the dishwasher every day - waste of water and electricity. I ran my first load on one hour and some things came out feeling "sticky".

[@amiemason420]

I wish the manual had said press play and then shut the door also please do not tell people to put tabs in these dishwashers as the manual says only use powder and liquid. I got mine from the Bosch factory where my friend works and he even told me do not use tabs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pennymodern]

Here is a link to my Bosch's manual, media3.bosch-home.com/Documents/9001238234_A.pdf on it, it says "Use only detergent specifically designed for dishwashers. For best results, use fresh powdered dishwashing detergent or detergent tabs." It is definitely good advice to make sure to check your specific model's manual.

[@damicom25]

You aren't Mechanically inclined. Always raise and lower the top rack releasing BOTH sides at the same time. Stand directly in front of the machine to do this. Actually point to the big hole the rinse aid goes in. The book isn't clear on this. Update your video to show the Bosch 800 series. The control buttons are a light touch. If someone mashes down on them like on your machine the machine will either error out and need a reset, or it will go to a menu we don't want to be in. I hope this helps.

[@pennymodern]

I am definitely not mechanically inclined. I appreciate your feedback and advice. I was trying to move the rack for the video so you could see what I'm doing, I don't normally do it like that. I would love to do a video on the 800 series but don't own one of those. Thank you for adding your insights to the community! I appreciate your comments.

[@ssw239]

It doesn’t necessarily to adjust the upper rack at both sides the same time. It’s a feature to have different heights on two sides.

[@izsafe1]

You could be a little more polite

[@audiosquirrel8024]

Yeah relax pal. Her video is better than anything you'll ever do.