New super energy efficient Bosch dishwasher washes in 100 degree F water!

[pulsator]

Well, our Bosch dishwasher seems to be having some heating issues! It now WASHES for over 5 hours (rinses takes even more time) and when the wash is done, the water is barely warm! The dishes are still wet when it finishes, it's not getting grease off the dishes! We ONLY use the Power Scrub Plus cycle! I first noticed a problem when the "Sanitized" light no longer came on at the end of the cycle a couple of days ago, I thought that the light had just burned out, but then the dishes were all wet as well as the inside of the dishwasher, not to mention the dishes were quite cool... Usually, they are WAYYYYYY too hot to touch when the cycle is done! Does this sound like an expensive fix? It's about 3 years old, it gets run 3 times a DAY on average as we are a household of 5 but we usually have about 7 people over for dinner. We have the breakfast/lunch load that is run around 1pm, then the load of pots and pans from making dinner which is started around 7pm, then the midnight load of all the dishes from dinner!

 

[toggleswitch2]

Heating element burnt out?
A wire feeding the heater dangling/broken?
Bad control board?
High-limit thermostat defective?

And remember, it's only "efficient" if it's GETTING THE JOB DONE with fewer resource. Using fewer resources and accomplishing nothing is just WASTING resources. *LOL*

 

[tlee618]

Jamie, I would say it's time for a vintage KDS-18!!

 

[pulsator]

I'm not sure if we'll end up getting it fixed, living without a dishwasher, or getting a new one... **sigh**

Terry, I would LOVE to get myself a vintage KitchenAid!!!!! However, mom doesn't like the idea unless it's never been used... She has this fear of using something that has someone else's "filth" as she puts it... Wouldn't hurt to ask though!!! lol

 

[toggleswitch2]

Listen when you buy a house don't you sometimes get a used DW with it?

Are't you putting a fork that has been in someone else's mouth in yours everytime you go visiting, or go to a restaurant?

I say hot water detergent and bleach and you are good-to-go!

Some things are best not overly thought-out!

 

[pulsator]

I never said my mother's reasoning made any sense. lol

 

[pulsator]

annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd the diagnosis....

Control unit is bad, $160
Motor is bad, $187
Drain pump is bad, $40
Service call fee $68
Repair job fee once parts arrive, $102
Total = $557

That is if we get all the parts replaced, mom thinks just a new circuit board will do... The motor bearing has been bad since day one but mom didn't want to take the time to have it fixed under warranty, so it could probably go any day now... **sigh**

We should've gotten a KitchenAid! lol

 

[pierreandreply4]

hello if this can help you the kenmore elite dishwashers are sometime made by kitchen aid if you would like to see a picture of the model my mother and me have just check my thread witch i have title kenmore elite dishwasher there so quiet that you don't even notice when its working and i think it would be better to buy a brand new dishwasher than have the one you have fix.

Pierre

 

[frigilux]

If you wind up looking for a new DW, check out the new top-of-the-line LG. They've just started listing it at the website. It has the silverware rack and steam. I love mine, and it's a great cleaner. It's very quiet, too.

The upper rack is adjustable, and it does come with a regular silverware basket for the lower rack if you prefer that method.

 

[frigilux]

Here's a photo of the inside. You can't see the steam jets, they're located in the lower left front of the tub. The stainless steel in these machines is mirror-like. It has a food disposer, so no filters to clean.

 

[pierreandreply4]

if you are looking for a new dishwasher the kenmore models are good as well but if you would like to stay with bosch i will put a link as well.

Pierre

Kenmore dishwasher:



Product Data Sheet

Kenmore Elite Dishwasher Turbo Zone in giant vats, insert - Black
223 677 979




Door panel black



Kenmore Elite Dishwasher Turbo Zone in giant vats, insert - Black
223 677 979



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Panel: Black

Formwork: Black

Sears number 223 677 979

Please specify a quantity between 1 and 99.

Save $ 200 on
Sears Regular Price: $ 999.99
now $ 799.99 until 03 August 2009




Features
Important: Sizes are approximate. Always measure the actual merchandise before making final plans and cutting.

General Features
Width of the device (inches) 23.9
Height of the apparatus (inches) 34.5
Depth of the unit (inches) 25.5
Panel Electronic
Nylon coated grids
Material Stainless Steel Tank
Yes Cuve high
Sign (x) reversible door (s) (color) None
High Quality Soundproofing
Energuide Rating (kWh / yr) 315
Energy Star certified Yes
Wash System and Options
Safety Lock Yes
Power on deferred max. (hours) 6
Yes normal cycle
Number of cycles option 4
Yes very energetic cycle
Economic cycle / short No
Round china / crystal No
Rinse cycle only Yes
Cycle No half load
No cycle heating plates
Automatic temperature Yes
Options Adjustment Option wash temperature washing at high temperatures
Options Option rinse temperature sterilization rinsing
Yes dirt sensor
Washing systems pump separation
Number of 6 wash levels
Dispenser rinse aid Yes
Filtration system and filter receptacle for broken glass
Power on deferred Yes
Yes LEDs
With options drying heat / no heat
No preferred option cycle
Other (s) feature (s) Turbo Zone III
Bottom Grid
Sort of very large grids, high-side
Basket-Large covered with lid for small items
Folding Stems / Stems fold ties
Grid Top
Adjusting Rods Folding and adjustable
Optional shelf for cups fold up / down
Stowing No



Warranty Information
Parts labor
1 year warranty 1 year
Electronic 2 years 1 year
Tank door against Lifetime 1 year
Grids 5 years 1 year
Washing systems 2 years 1 year
Boch intregra model (*picture will be in another thread)




Product Data Sheet

Bosch Dishwasher 'Integra' 24 "
223 699 689




Bosch Dishwasher 'Integra' 24 "
223 699 689



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Panel: Black

Formwork: Black

Sears number 223 699 689

Manufacturer Number SHX45M06UC

Please specify a quantity between 1 and 99.

Save $ 195 on
Sears Regular Price: $ 1 299.99
1 now $ 104.99 until 03 August 2009




Features
Important: Sizes are approximate. Always measure the actual merchandise before making final plans and cutting.

General Features
Width of the device (inches) 23.6
Height of the apparatus (inches) 33.8
Depth of the unit (inches) 22.4
Panel Electronic
Nylon coated grids
Material Stainless Steel Tank
Yes Cuve high
Sign (x) reversible door (s) (color) None
High Quality Soundproofing
Energuide Rating (kWh / yr) 259
Energy Star certified Yes
Wash System and Options
Safety Lock Yes
Power on deferred max. (hours) 19
Yes normal cycle
Number of cycles option 0
Yes very energetic cycle
Economic cycle / short Yes
Round china / crystal No
Not only rinse cycle
Half-cycle load at the top or bottom only
No cycle heating plates
Automatic temperature Yes
Options Adjustment Option wash temperature washing at high temperature and sterilization
Options Option rinse temperature washing at high temperature and sterilization
Yes dirt sensor
Washing systems pump separation
Number of levels of 5 washing, watering to direct
Distributor Automatic rinse aid
Filtration system and filter receptacle for broken glass
Power on deferred Yes
Yes LEDs
Only options drying without heat
No preferred option cycle
Other (s) feature (s) Protection antifuite AquaStop
Bottom Grid
To ensure grids senior sides
Basket-Large covered with lid for small items
Folding Stems / Stems fold ties
Grid Top
Adjusting Rods Folding
Yes shelf for cups
Stowing Support glasses up



Warranty Information
Parts labor
2 year warranty 1 year
Electronic 5 years 1 year
Tank door against Lifetime 1 year
Grids 5 years 1 year
Washing systems 2 years 1 year

 

[pierreandreply4]

picture of bosch dishwasher