Overview of the Bosch SMV23AX00R dishwasher: reasonable price-performance ratio

Planning to purchase a full-sized built-in machine, but don’t know which unit to choose? We advise you to look at the assortment of the Bosch brand - its products have excellent functionality at an affordable cost. One such product is the full-size Bosch SMV23AX00R dishwasher.

The Bosch SMV23AX00R model belongs to the 2nd series of the German brand, as indicated by the number 2 after the first three letter characters in its name. From the 4th and 8th rulers of the same category it is distinguished by minimalism and a reasonable price, and from other models of the series itself - the optimal ratio of functions and practicality. This option is suitable for a small family with an economical budget.

To dispel doubts about the purchase, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the overview of operating parameters, a set of functions and capabilities of the dishwasher, as well as learn about its advantages and disadvantages identified by users.

Dimensions and exterior design

The SMV23AX00R model is fully built-in, that is, it implies the presence of a ready-made external box where it will be mounted. Accordingly, it does not have a separate external design, but the internal control panel is decorated in stylish black.

The panel itself is electronic, located on the door above and only becomes visible when the machine is open. The material of the internal working tank is plastic.

The SMV23AX00R is the first in its series and provides a basic set of features for continuous use. All other versions, the marking of which is going up, are distinguished by the presence of additional options or accessories, which is proportionally reflected in the price

In order for the car to fit into the interior, you will need free space not less than:

• width - 59.8 cm;
• height - 81.5 cm;
• depths - 55 cm.

These are the dimensions of this model. It is necessary to take into account the length of the power cable, it is 175 cm, as well as the length of the water supply and discharge hoses - their size does not exceed 140 (sometimes 165) and 190 cm, respectively. Design weight no more than 29 kg.

The development does not provide for the addition of separate decorative frames or panels. However, the set of versions has a practical metal plate for installation on a countertop as an additional protection against steam.

If it becomes necessary to adjust the height of the rear struts (legs), it is enough to set the desired level on the regulator in front, without disturbing the interior. In addition, the design includes automatic door closing technology "Servoschloss" with a gap of less than 10 °. So slamming the door or carefully pressing it tightly is not required.

If the door of the dishwasher is located at an angle of less than 10º, no effort should be made to close it. It automatically locks into place, after which the machine activates the washing

Capacity and resource consumption of the machine

Hopper capacity. This is a large model of 60 cm, so the washing tank is able to accept 12 sets of dishes at a time. The volume is not limit, there are more analogues with a "displacement" more, but families of 3-4 people who have purchased this model unanimously claim that they are completely satisfied with such capacity.

The box can be freely simultaneously load dishes and different utensils:

• table plates for first, second courses, saucers - up to 24 pieces;
• 3-5 liter saucepan;
• up to 10 glasses or mugs;
• 2-4 glasses;
• a full set of cutlery for 12 people - cutlery, teaspoons, forks, knives.

In total, the tank consists of 2 wide shelves-baskets, in the upper of which there are special ledges for glasses and cups, in the lower - a separate basket for cutlery.

With this type of machine, you cannot wash too small objects that fall into the cells of the internal mesh, they can get stuck in the mechanism and cause breakage. Also, there is no guarantee of integrity when cleaning glass and porcelain that are not marked with a “machine wash” mark

Resource consumption. The SMV23AX00R is designed to save water and energy, so it has a special half load option and a load sensor.

This means that if the trays are not full, the machine will automatically calculate the load, reduce the amount of water, use detergent, time, that is, it will save all the resources used.

In normal mode, the sink spends about 12 liters of water per intake. For example, with manual manipulations, water flows about 3 times more. Energy consumption is 230-235 kWh per year on average, that is, the energy efficiency class is A.

A characteristic set of technologies

All Bosch dishwashers are equipped with the latest technology as part of their functions. Therefore, there are no outdated analogues here, only the combination of different designs differs.

A selection of Bosch innovations specifically for this model:

1. Smart EcoSilenceDrive Enginein which there are no short-lived brushes from ordinary engines.
2. ActiveWater Water Supply System on 5 definitely directed jets with automatic pressure calculation. Allows you to clean the most inaccessible places, while maintaining integrity.
3. Automatic adjustment of water hardness during the processing of glass products.

The smart inverter motor is durable, saves energy, works with just 52 dB of noise (the equivalent of a quiet conversation).ActiveWater hydraulics are protected from leaks by hardened hoses, a special sensor monitors malfunctions.

In addition, the system is equipped with a powerful pump pumping at a speed of 3 buckets / min, which allows rinsing dishes with high purity, without leaving traces of detergents, without excessive costs for water and energy.

Glass lends itself to corrosion when the pH of the water is too soft - Bosch automation on the SMV23AX00R model corrects the situation by increasing or decreasing the hardness due to the embedded special salt for dishwashers, saving up to 35% of the money along the way. Initially, the function is set by the user.

The appliance mechanically locks the door during program operation. The electronic control panel also lends itself to blocking by the user so that children do not use the equipment uncontrollably. The filters are self-cleaning, the detergent compartment is improved, which allows more efficient dissolution of the products in water.

Technical capabilities and disadvantages

The main difference between the 00R version of the second series Bosch built-in dishwashers 60 cm from the rest is that it uses only the most necessary functions that allow you to simply wash the dishes without delving into the tricky instructions and wandering in many combinations of options. Accordingly, part of the functions in the car is missing.

Applicable work programs

Three full-fledged works washing cycle:

• normal, the panel goes first on the left;
• ECOsecond;
• express - hourly or fast, third.

Modes are freely launched with the click of a button on the control panel, no separate character sets are needed. Each mode has its own characteristics of operation.

The set work is completed, the audio signal and the red LED will notify. By simultaneously pressing the buttons of the selected mode and ½ mode, the operating parameters are optimized in the direction of reducing water consumption, energy and time, based on the number of loaded dishes.

The amount of time that the machine spends washing, the amount of water, electricity, and the maximum heating temperature depends on the choice of mode. The minimum period of work is 60 minutes, so it’s unreasonable to wash several mugs or a couple of plates by machine (+)

The user learns about the status of the device by the burning of LED bulbs on the control panel. These are informers softening salt, rinse aid, water pressure, activity modes, drying and washing.

Their significance, like the entire system, is fully described in the mandatory Russian-language version of the instruction. There are no difficulties with recognition.

Among other things, the unit itself determines the type of loaded detergent and selects the appropriate operating parameters. Therefore, the end result is always equally high, regardless of the type of chemistry used.

The dishwasher of this series is equipped with the function of gentle glass processing in hot temperatures. Special sensors will prevent glass surfaces from overheating, cracking or scaling.

Cons of technical development

Model SMV23AX00R is missing:

• contaminated water sensor;
• interior lighting;
• informing via the display;
• pointer to the time until the end of the operation;
• indicator beam on the floor for work in the dark;
• stands for tall glasses (can be purchased separately);
• additional extension hoses (can be purchased separately).

In prototypes of the versions above, these options are present in different versions.

Turning on the light bulbs near the special symbols on the control panel will help to understand that household chemistry is ending in the compartments or a certain mode is on: the tap indicates a set of water, arrows in the form of the letter S - softening salts, snowflake - rinse aid, brush - washing, waves - drying

A striking feature of the Bosch technique is that it is practically not produced at the factories of Asia, but is assembled exclusively in Europe, for example, in Poland or Germany.Therefore, when faced with Made in China regarding a Bosch dishwasher, you need to be wary of the offer.

Reviews about the operation of the machine from real customers

Since the price fork of the SMV23AX00R dishwasher from Bosch is estimated at 21-25 thousand rubles, or about $ 450 for January 2018, the brand is considered very popular and is readily purchased by Russians or CIS residents.

Regarding the configuration of discontent no one expresses. The model is recognized as high-quality assembled, all details are thorough. Failures almost never happen, when a malfunction is detected, the machine notifies the user. The error codes for Bosch dishwashers are explained in this article.

Buyers consider the best solution of this development to be ease of use and the lack of sophisticated programs that are almost never used and do not give a strong difference, but they affect the price. Most of the respondents said that they do an excellent job with dirty dishes in just one function - a quick wash in an hour.

Dishes after machine processing are much cleaner than after hand washing, “creaks” from cleanliness and shines brighter. The most severe contaminants are removed, which previously had to be cleaned for a long time and with great losses (water, water, hands).

Some observations show a slightly higher water consumption than stated, the difference may be 2-3 liters. The consumption of softening salt according to experience fits into 1 kg for 3 months (it is laid down immediately at a time and needs to be updated only after 90 days).

Despite the fact that the filters are designated as self-cleaning, it is better to remove and rinse them sometimes. This is done very easily.

The dishwasher filter SMV23AX00R is located at the bottom next to the rocker arms, the salt and rinse aid compartment, it is easily removable and washed with running water. On the top of the photo, the filter view is in place, from below - in the withdrawn state

Some buyers noticed a tight opening door, and also reported the possibility of picking up models with additional functions when buying. For example, the basic analogue does not contain a floor beam, but some users on the units have it.

It was also noted that to the total washing time specified in the instructions, you need to add 15 minutes to dry in order to get a real indicator.

All who bought the SMV23AX00R version declare that it is a very large construction in terms of capacity, and it is advisable to keep it only for families of 4 people and above.

In kitchens where the dishes are used little, the unit will not pay off, since even half loading is very voluminous. But for families where feasts are frequent or cooked a lot, such equipment went with a bang

“Contraindications” for Bosch SMV23AX00R

When buying a studied modification of Bosch technology, one must take into account some of the mandatory conditions that are necessary for its full operation:

1. The dishwasher of this series (as, incidentally, many others) can not be built under hobs or near sources of strong heat - radiators, stoves.
2. You should not place a microwave, an electric stove, an oven, accurate kitchen appliances over the machine - all of them can fail.
3. Substances not specified in the instructions, especially those from the solvent family, must not be poured into the detergent compartment, an explosion can occur.

In addition, the mechanism is not intended for use in regions that are above the altitude of 4000 m above sea level.

In the dishwashing technique, you cannot wash wooden products, painted glass, antique dishes, plastic containers with a low thermal threshold, dishes made of copper, tin, objects contaminated with ash, paint, wax, fuels and lubricants, and things not related to utensils at all

Along with what it is impossible to do with the unit, there are several rules, what to do, on the contrary, is necessary:

1. To soften water with special salts, based on local characteristics. The aqueous pH should be approximately 5.
2. Before placing the dishes in the tank, it is necessary to clean it of very large food residues.Pre-rinse in running water is not necessary.
3. The equipment should be cleaned regularly and wiped clean. special cleaning agent. And if it is supposed not to be used for a long time, it is better to open the lid so that an unpleasant odor does not stagnate inside.
4. SMV23AX00R is intended only for private, domestic life. When applying it within the framework of public catering, the concern does not give guarantees.

If a special detergent combining a water softener is available, then there is no need to lay separately salts.

Differences between models and competitors

Bosch washing units occupy the bottom positions in the TOP-10 of their category. But dishwashers of the same company are considered the best among similar ones, their place is always in the top three leaders of any ratings.

According to technical parameters, they can sometimes go for prototypes. Asko or Siemenshowever, if you include in the criteria and price, then competitors always lose.

The annual rating is compiled by independent expert communities on the basis of three indicators: the quality of washing and drying, functionality, ease of management. Price, as a rule, is not involved in expert calculations (+)

At the same time, in the ratings of the best dishwashers in the 60 cm category, the 4th series of Bosch most often falls. However, among the developments with the basic configuration, the SMV-2-3-AX-00R is in 1.2 place among any company.

Summary of advantages and disadvantages

A comparison of the characteristics declared by the manufacturer and real responses from customers gives a more truthful picture.

Advantages of the zero version 00R:

• affordable price;
• ease of use, which a person far from electronics can handle, for example, an elderly person;
• real savings in water consumption for families where they often cook a lot;
• high build quality, the machine does not break, does not require constant expensive repairs.

It can also be noted that the modification is designed taking into account the wishes of consumers, and is sold with different equipment, allowing you to choose a more suitable option for your case.

Bosch also produces compact versions of dishwashing equipment - these are models SKS41E11RU, SKS62E22RU, SKS62E88RU. The set of functions and quality are the same as for large units, only the capacity is reduced to 6 cookware sets, and the consumption of water and electricity is less than 2 times. Babies fit right on the table

Along with the pluses, there are moments that for many have become flaws, but for someone they can serve simply as additional information:

• the installation of equipment requires a certain free space, when installing in a cramped kitchen, you will have to abandon the desired usable area in favor of washing;
• washing takes a relatively long time, a minimum of 1 hour 15 minutes, a maximum of almost 3 hours;
• in medium-activity kitchens, it is necessary to accumulate used dishes so that the process makes sense, and, therefore, have a second set of clean dishes at hand until the first batch is processed.

And again we repeat - for kitchens with low activity, the unit is not suitable at all.

It should be noted that for this type of kitchen there are separate versions of compact and ultra-compact dishwashers.

A selection of competing models

A true assessment of home appliances, like any other device, is best done in comparison. To do this, we propose to get acquainted with the competitors of the presented device. As a criterion, we take approximate equality of sizes and a similar type of installation.

Competitor # 1 - Kuppersberg GL 6033

The full-size dishwasher is designed for a large family. In its capacious hopper fits as many as 14 sets. If we take into account that, per day, an average of 3 sets of plates / devices / glasses should be for one person, then the model will perfectly cope with serving a family of 3-4 people.

Dishwasher Kuppersberg GL 6033 has 8 different programs. Can wash dishes in high speed, pre-soak, clean the surface of pans with pots.

Half-load washing is provided, which saves water and reduces energy consumption. You can start the cycle with a delay of 1 to 12 hours.

Full protection against leaks eliminates spoilage of sexes and disagreements with neighbors. Drying and washing class A, according to energy efficiency data for the unit, class A +. It is electronically controlled, a display is installed to monitor operating parameters.

The height of the basket can be changed, the model is equipped with a holder for wine glasses and a tray for devices. The dishwasher is noisy at just 44 dB, even less at night. Water is consumed in a standard cycle of only 9 liters.

The minuses include a relatively high energy consumption, the absence of blocking from children and not too affordable price.

Competitor # 2 - Bosch Serie 4 SMV 44KX00 R

A model manufactured by the same manufacturer as the dishwasher disassembled in the article. It is designed to wash 13 utensils at a time. Despite the presence of only four modes, the unit was recognized by consumers due to the flawless performance of the main work.

The dishwasher is equipped with complete protection against leaks and from the intervention of children. Controlled Bosch Serie 4 SMV 44KX00 R electronic system. Performance indicators can be monitored by a door mounted display. The timer allows you to delay the start of the wash for a period of 1 to 24 hours.

Among the possibilities there is a speedy and economical washing, there is a beam on the floor that tells about the stages of operation, sensors for the presence of rinse aid and regenerating salt.

The list of minuses included not too economical energy consumption of 1.07 kW / h, and water consumption of 11.7 liters.

Competitor # 3 - Korting KDI 60165

The dishwasher holds 14 single-use utensil sets. It offers its future owners 8 different programs. In addition to the usual washing, it works in express modes, gently cleans fragile glass glasses, conducts economical processing of lightly soiled dishes.

The unit is controlled by an electronic system. You can activate its work with a delay of 1 to 24 hours. Korting KDI 60165 is completely protected from leaks, equipped with a tray for laying cutlery, a height-adjustable basket and a holder for glasses.

In order to save water / energy / detergents, the hopper can be loaded halfway. Class A was assigned to a sink and dryer; in terms of energy efficiency, the model received class A ++. There are indicators that determine the presence of salt and rinse aid. Noise during operation only 47 dB.

The downside is the lack of blocking from the participation of children in the programming and operation of the machine.

Conclusions and the best deals on the market

It can be argued that in the presence of a free kitchen, a large number of sets of dishes, a lot of habits and / or often to cook, especially for a large number of people (ranging from 3-4 people), Bosch SMV23AX00R is indispensable and fully pays off. In other cases - a matter of budget and personal preferences.

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