BOSCH SMU2042UC DISHWASHER

[bobofhollywood]

I picked up one of these today.

There doesn't seem to be much information about it to be found on the internet. Seems like the only part available for it is the lower rack wheels.

Can anyone tell me anything about this dishwasher?
I plan to try it out tomorrow and will give you a report and some photos after I do.

It's a basic looking machine, but does have a rinse agent dispenser, and is stainless steel interior, with 2 wash arms and a spritzer on the top of the tank too.

Thanks.
Bob

 

[bleacho]

bosch

i purchased the bosch dishwasher last year, and i wasnt happy with its performance.. in addition, since i got it the stainless steel tub, after washing dishes, give off a terrible odor... i am tossing it out andordered a new kenmore double drawer dishwasher..
my old partner purchased a bosh as well, and had the same complaints as i.. not a wonderful performance over all and an odor..

 

[chachp]

My 3rd Bosch

I am on my third Bosch dishwasher. Each time I move I have replaced what is there with a Bosch. I am very happy with the performance of mine. I noticed an odor only once and it had something to do with the soap I was using. I am now using Cascade Complete and have no longer noticed an odor.

Sorry to hear you don't like yours. I hope you like your double drawer. I hear people either love or hate them. I don't think it would work well for me because I wash lots of large pots and bowls.

 

[oxydolfan1]

Kenmore Double Drawer

Does anyone know who manufactures this machine for Kenmore?

I looked at it in Sears the other day and was very impressed with it.

Thanks! Scotty

 

[brisnat81]

Double Drawer

Sounds like an F&P dishdrawer.

Daddoes loves his, the Australian ones however are still plagued with problems, namely the lid seal, and a psychotic water pressure sensor.

 

[DADoES]

The new Kenmore drawers are NOT sourced from F&P. As I understand, they are a new design developed by Maytag, initiated *before* the merge into Whirlpool, so Whirlpool gets the goodies as part of that deal, marketing them under the Kenmore Elite label.

There are two trim-lines. Double-drawers are available in either a low-line or a higher-line feature set. Singles have the higher-line features, including a Sensor Wash cycle. Both have an "upper" spray (instead of just an arm beneath the rack), which appears to be mounted near the top at the rear of the drawer. The deluxe model has a rotating upper spray similiar to the auger-deflector in the James dishwasher. Rack configuration is different than F&P.

The SaniRinse option reaches 154°F. F&P is higher on the Heavy cycle, hitting 163°F.

F&P uses their variable-speed SmartDrive motor to run the pump for both recirculate and drain, which allows different spray pressures. Kenmore uses a traditional one-speed recirculation pump motor (with soil grinder/filtration), and separate drain pump/motor.

Kenmore Elite Dishdrawer Drawers

Kenmore Elite Dishwasher Drawer brochure (.pdf file)

 

[bobofhollywood]

BACK TO THE BOSCH

You know, every time I start a post lately, why is it that people start talking about appliances OTHER THAN what I start the thread to specifically address.

The same thing happened to my Maytag Dutch Oven thread when somebody came in and said _ Oh sure, but it's not as good as a Chambers.

Guys, PLEASE start your own threads to talk about your other appliances, and stop de-railing my threads. It's really wearin' on me. I asked specifically about THIS dishwasher, and I really could care less to hear about double drawers, or F&P dishwashers, or whatever. COULD WE PLEASE REMAIN FOCUSED?

The BOSCH works perfectly (in case anybody's interested) and I'm installing it tomorrow in place of an old Kitchen-aid KDC-15, which is plum wore out.

I Thank you all for your love and support.

Bob

 

[oxydolfan1]

Bob, I apologize! Please relax!

Thanks, Scotty

 

[appnut]

Bob, if you could take pictures, I"m very curious what this model looks like outside an inside. Hugs, Bob

 

[gansky1]

Bob - would like to see a picture of this new find. There was an older Bosch dishwasher at the Habitat store a while ago, I don't remember the model number now, but I couldn't find anything on it when I searched online a few months ago.

A picture might be worth a thousand "on track" words!

 

[mrboilwash]

Hi Bob,
As to the Bosch I can only say you will love it.
Can`t say much about the particular model number, because Bosch seems to bring out hundrets of slightly different models every year. A picture would be very interesting.
I have a Bosch myself and I am very pleased with it. It is super silent, cleans everything. It is the first DW I had, that even cleans pefectly in the corners of the upper basket, where the sprayarm doesn`t reach directly.
As to people changing the subject, I think you`re a bit overreacting. I don`t think anybody does it deliberately and in my opinion it`s just a part of any normal conversation and can make a thread even more interesting.
Please keep us informed about your new Bosch.

 

[bobofhollywood]

photos of the BOSCH

Here's a few shots of the simple Bosch dishwasher.

One thing that stikes me as being different is the water inlet valve mounted on the front that actually accepts a standard high pressure hose (screw on type). I do have the brass elbow that also screws on there which adapts to the 3/8 flare fitting.

 

[bobofhollywood]

racks

photo of the racks

 

[bobofhollywood]

bottom of the tank

showing the heating element, filter screen, and wash arm

 

[bobofhollywood]

front

door closed, showing the simple timer knob, three cycle buttons,door latch actuator, and a power switch.

 

[bobofhollywood]

in the studio

I call my basement the 'Forrest Cove Way Imperial Laundry Studio and Phonograph Archives'.

 

[bewitched]

Hi! Your machine seems very differently built from those we get here in Europe... Anyway it seems an old model since the "venturi tube" on the upper rack disappeared years ago from Bosch (and Siemens as well) machines. Also the apparent water heater is no longer used for many years now and the bottom design (all metal and lack of "waterstop" on the inlet hose) make me think it's a special model. My three bosch have all a moulded plastic base which holds the circulating pump,the draining pump and several other circuitry, quite complicate to remove for servicing. I will try to see if I have your model or a similar one on one of my older Bosch catalogs.

 

[oxydolfan1]

That's a pretty nice dishwasher.

Incidentally, you're not bad, yourself....

 

[gansky1]

Very nice condition, Bob. Have you run it yet? It's very similar to the one I saw but lacking the hard water film and build up so common here.

Your studio looks great, but I won't change the subject ;-)