Product review (2 stars): Very Quiet, But with Shortcomings
The Bosch SHE68M0 lives up to its reputation as just about the quietest energy efficient machine out there. Its stainless steel exterior is sleekly attractive and the s/s interior makes it durable. We are avid cooks who entertain a lot. But after over a year of ownership, I am disappointed with this machine's shoddy racks, which do not slide into place smoothly; the components often come apart and the rack wheels sometimes fall off. The smaller capacity of the machine makes for overcrowding the loading areas, resulting in a less thorough wash. The rinser dispenser's instructions are confusing. The itsy-bitsy lettering on the controls almost require a magnifying glass to read. Also, one cannot change settings easily using the control buttons. Disregard Bosch's claim that one need not rinse before loading. Doing so merely leaves a bigger mess behind at the filter, which then can also become clogged at the drain exit -- despite regular cleaning of the filter by hand. When this happens, you must remove the filter and unclog the drain by hand.
 Finally, I am disappointed in the cleaning ability: tea- and coffee-stained cups do not get thoroughly cleaned. Also, food often remains stuck on washed items. I used Bosch's recommended detergent -- Electrosol -- which underperformed all the other soaps I have tried; I now use Cascade, but the stains still do not get removed, unlike with my old Kenmore.
This machine is adequate, it does the basic job, and very quietly. But its shoddy plastic interior parts and other flaws do not warrant the $1100 I paid for it. I will stick to Kenmore in the future.