Product review (4 stars): Small But Provides Excellent Cleaning
I bought this Bosch because of its high rating in Consumer Reports. I was replacing a Kenmore that I had never liked and wanted something of high quality.

One of the problems I had with the Kenmore was that the dishes sometimes didn't get clean. Even worse, they sometimes smelled funny (the dishwasher also had a strange smell when it was running). I am thrilled to say that this Bosch is an excellent dish, glass, and utensil cleaner. It is by far the best dishwasher I've had in terms of cleaning.

Another problem I had with the Kenmore was that the dishes were never dry. After using the Sanitize setting and a rinse aid, most dishes are completely dry. The only exceptions, of course, are plastic items which don't normally dry anyway.

The Kenmore also had a horrible mold problem. I think you're beginning to understand why I hated this dishwasher so much. I asked the installer about this, and he told me I won't have the problem with the Bosch because the interior is steel, not plastic. So far he's right. I haven't noticed or smelled any mold.

It's a nice looking unit too. Sleek and aesthetically pleasing.

The only complaint I have is that the dishwasher is smaller than what I'm used to. Of course, the reason for this is the extra insulation. The dishwasher is unbelievably quiet. There have been times I've actually had to put my ear to it to make sure it's running. The Kenmore was so loud we often would not run it if we were watching TV. The dishwasher's small size is not a huge problem for me because we don't normally use lots of dishes on an everyday basis. However, there have been a couple instances when I cooked with a couple pans and used several bowls and found I needed to hold out some of the dishes for the next wash.

Still, I was so glad to see that Kenmore hauled out of my house, and I can honestly say that I love this Bosch--this is the first time I've ever said that about a dishwasher.