Description of the dishwasher Bosch SMV25EX01R: technical characteristics, advantages and disadvantages

It is very difficult to imagine household chores without technical assistants, such as washing machines, microwave ovens, smart refrigerators, robot vacuum cleaners, etc. - All these devices greatly simplify our lives and leave more time for communication with our loved ones.

Dishwashers are indispensable helpers for housewives, and they are not yet available in every apartment, but they are quickly gaining popularity.

Today we will talk about one of these helpers - the Bosch SMV25EX01R dishwasher.

General information about the model

According to information from the manufacturer's website, the Bosch SMV25EX01R dishwasher will save the hostess precious time and provide simply excellent dishwashing results.

The main features are:

• Glass Protection technology - automatic adjustment of water hardness for gentle washing of glasses and porcelain without loss of quality and cleaning efficiency
• сspecial рheat exchange tank in the side wall - to protect delicate dishes from temperature shocks
• indicator InfoLight - for checking the progress and end of the wash program
• LoadSensor option - Use of load sensor and weighing of loaded dishes - to calculate the required water level.
• Bosch Automatic programs - for automatic determination of water temperature and rinse time on the basis of the dish soiling level and the load size of the machine
• AquaSensor sensor - detects the dish soiling, prewash (if necessary) and automatically selects the optimum rinse time
• VarioSpeed button - reduces the time required to run any selected program by half.
• Brushless energy-saving EcoSilence Drive motor - for high quality cleaning and low noise operation
• the program SilenceProgram - to reduce the noise level to the lowest possible while maintaining washing efficiency.
• innovative technology ActiveWater - for the highest class of dishwashing performance thanks to five levels of water circulation
• сAquaStop system - to prevent any leaks on the inside and outside of the machine (e.g. in case of water hose rupture).
• dossageAssist compartmenton the handle of the overhead garbage can to fully dissolve the detergent under a stream of water, especially useful when using 3in1 or 5in1 detergent tablets.
• lockоto ServoSchloss - For easy closing of the door: at an opening angle of less than 10 degrees the door closes automatically.
• VarioDrawer - Another full-size plastic level (additional), which is placed above the upper basket and is designed for knives, cutlery and other small kitchen utensils

Technical Specifications

The table shows the specifications of the Bosch SMV25EX01R model.

Basic programs

Advantages and disadvantages

If you look at the reviews posted on the Internet, the considered dishwasher from the firm Bosch - it is almost solid advantages:

• reliable well-known company, quality assembly
• large capacity: not only plates and cups can be placed simultaneously, but also pots, pans and trays and the like.
• Gentle washing of delicate dishes, such as glasses, tumblers and crystal.
• easy to adjust the depth of the upper basket, which can be lowered a little lower or raised higher even if there are dishes in it
• very quiet operation of the device, reviews note that the operating programs are almost silent
• possibility of switching off the sound signal about the end of washing program
• light indicator of the program operation, which at any time allows you to assess whether the program is finished or not yet
• Additional full-size plastic basket in the upper part of the machine for knives, cutlery and kitchen-utensils, it can also hold an espresso coffee cup.
• Built-in power and water-saving functions.
• Detergents and gels as well as 3in1 or 5in1 detergent powders are also suitable for all uses.
• Dishwashing performance, even in those hard-to-reach places: under the rim, under the handles, etc.
• simple and intuitive operation
• easy self-assembly.

As for the disadvantages listed in the reviews, most of them do not apply to this model, but to all dishwashers in general:

• on standard modes, heavily soiled dishes or dishes that overlap each other when placed in the machine can wash poorly
• Metal dishes with thin walls rattle heavily in long programs
• in new machines there is a strong smell of plastic which can not be eliminated for a long time (up to several weeks) even with the use of citric acid or special agents
• difficult to mount the outer facade on the door of the machine
• control buttons are located on the top of the door and are not visible when the door is closed
• no half-load mode.

A brief instruction

Installation and connection of the dishwasher must be carried out in accordance with the procedure established by the instructions supplied with it.

Direct use of the Bosch dishwasher SMV25EX01R follows the following sequence:

1. the water tap on the inlet hose is opened
2. The machine door is opened completely
3. The dishes are placed on 2 or 3 levels according to the general requirements
4. the "switch on" button (on the left side of the panel) is pushed
5. if necessary - select delay (can be 3, 6 or 9 hours) by pressing the button on the right side of the numbers (with an "h")
6. if necessary, select the "VarioSpeed" program acceleration mode (button with an icon of double arrow - ")
7. the desired washing mode is selected: by default the machine is set to Eco mode, which can be changed with the "Programm" buttons
8. the lights indicate the absence of salt, conditioner, the need for cleaning and water supply problems; if the lights are working the problem must be corrected
9. to start the machine, press the "Start" button (right button on the panel) and close the door
10. When the dishwashing program is over and the light beam on the floor goes out, you can unload the clean dishes from the machine.

Price level

According to YandexMarket, prices for the Bosch SMV25EX01R dishwasher range from 28.7 to 36.8 thousand rubles in Moscow stores.

Prices for other regions may not differ significantly.

Useful video

This dishwasher-setting video shows how to install a built-in dishwasher: