Bosch SMS40C02GB

When our 3-year-old Zanussi finally hit the dust, I secretly wished it would die before its three years were up - it has certainly been the shortest ownership of a large appliance compared to a 23 year old Candy dishwasher in the early 1980's and replaced by a Bosch that ran for 16 years after that, without a hitch. My mother on the other hand was fed up with white appliances, namely because they never matched the silver and black colour scheme she had in mind, and plucked to have a Zanussi dishwasher just because it was black! The problem with a recession these days is that everything ... more

Bosch SMS40C02GB One thing I have to say before starting to review my dishwasher is that I am no expert in new white goods but rather the queen of repairs. The reason - I am married to a man who adores fixing things, and to that end most breakdowns are repaired - despite him tipping up my kitchen with tools and manuals! However there comes a time - and I have earlier this year finally parted company with my last dishwasher which celebrated twenty birthdays in my kitchen! My other point about reviewing white goods is that I feel how long they last in perfect working order has to be as important ... more

Bosch SMS40C02GB Dishwasher: About two years ago my dishwasher caught fire, for some reason it got stuck part way through a cycle and the pump broke resulting in it just heating up constantly for about an hour until I noticed it smoking! We hadn't managed to replace it but recently with planning my wedding and taking the necessary steps to get over PTSD I have really been longing for another dish washer to take some of the load of! My Dad suggested Freecycle and the day after posting a wanted ad I was offered a Bosch SMS40C02GB which was only two years old! I feel really lucky as it's an ... more

~Technical Info~ (johnlewis.com) * A+ energy rating * Aquamix - Glass protection and water softening system for optimal results * Self-cleaning filter system keeps the dishwasher in good order without the need for you to periodically empty the filter * Vario basket system makes unloading cutlery easy * Silver baskets (without handle) * 3 stage Rackmatic height-adjustable top basket * Highly efficient water usage with the ActiveWater system * Residual heat drying system * DosageAssist dispenses detergent evenly * Automatic detergent detection * Aquasensor III, Load Sensor * Regenerative ... more