Bosch SHE4AP05UC Review

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Bosch
SHE4AP05UC
Ascenta Series

Size: 24" Built-In
MSRP: $699

• Sanitize
• Steam
• Sensors
• Spray Jets
• Steel Tub
• Adj Racks

Energy

279

kWh/Yr

Water

3.7

Gal/Use

Sound

53

dBA

Cleaning

5

Key Items

Dishwasher Highlights

• The SHE4AP05UC uses 4% less electricity than average and ranks in the top 33% of the most energy efficient dishwashers.

• This Bosch dishwasher uses 10% less water than average with gallon-per-cycle rates in the top 24% of the best dishwashers.

• It has about average noise levels when compared to sound ratings of other new dishwashers.

• This dishwasher has more key cleaning features than average and ranks in the top 39% for cleaning features that really make a difference.

• It is priced about average when compared to other new dishwashers.

Cleaning Ratings
Spray Jets	Supplemental spray jets are not available with the SHE4AP05UC model. Uncommon feature but high-pressure jets are effective on dishes with baked-on food or grease.
Steam	Does not have the capability to generate steam. Steam cycles are only found on a few higher-priced dishwashers and they can really help loosen stubborn food deposits.
Wash Levels	Dishes are washed from 5 different levels, which is standard. Streams of water from several different angles and directions is important for thorough cleaning.	✔
Sensor Washing	Uses one or more sensors to measure soil content, load level, and/or water temperature. Sensors automatically make cycle adjustments to ensure optimum cleaning.	✔
NSF Sanitize	Includes a sanitary cycle that is NSF certified to remove 99.9% of germs and bacteria. Water temperatures reach approximately 150-degrees to help disinfect your dishes.	✔
Cycles & Options	You can choose from 9 different cycles and options, which is average. Higher cycles and options gives you more flexibility to fit your lifestyle and get your dishes clean.	✔
Food Disposer	No built-in food disposer that can help minimize the amount of debris in the wash water. About 50% of new dishwashers are designed with a hard or soft food disposer.
High-Temp Option	Includes the option to choose a high-temperature wash cycle. High temperature water is one of the most important ingredients for producing really clean dishes.	✔

Drying Ratings
Heated Dry	No option to choose heated-drying using an internal heating element. Heated dry allows your dishes to dry faster, but it uses more energy compared to simple air-drying.
Tub Material	Stainless steel interior helps dry dishes faster and more efficiently. Stainless steel has natural heat-retaining and water-condensing properties that help dry your dishes.	✔

Loading Ratings
Number Racks	The SHE4AP05UC has a standard 2-rack design with both upper and lower racks. A few dishwasher models have 3-rack designs, but two racks are adequate.	✔
Spray Arms	Uses a superior spray arm design instead of a central tower. Spray arms provide more wash levels and don't take up rack space or limit loading flexibility.	✔
Adjustable Racks	The racks are not adjustable and cannot move up or down. Non-adjustable racks are common and sufficient for many applications, but they are less flexible.
Removable Racks	Like most dishwashers, the racks cannot be removed. It's a little less convenient for those rare occasions when you have huge items that won't fit with both racks installed.
Fold-Down Tines	Rack divider tines can be folded down to secure loose dishes or to create addition space for larger odd-shaped items. Provides loading flexibility.	✔
Cup Shelf	Does not have an additional cup shelf that allows you to stack more glasses and coffee mugs or to secure delicate stemware after a large dinner party.
Silverware Basket	Uses a standard silverware basket that is found on most dishwashers. Some premium baskets can be split or moved to different areas inside the dishwasher.
Utility Basket	Like most dishwashers, this does not have an extra utility basket or tray that can store utensils, cutlery, or other items that don't fit in the standard basket.
Detergent Dispenser	Uses a standard detergent dispenser that you fill each time you run a new wash cycle. A few models have reservoirs that can hold multiple cycles of detergent.

Capacity Ratings
Place Settings	This 24-in tall tub dishwasher is designed to hold 14 place settings of dishes, which is average. A family of four needs about 14 place settings.	✔
Tub Size	Super-capacity tall-tub with about 20% more interior room than standard tubs. The additional tub height allows you to load taller items in the upper rack.	✔

Efficiency Ratings
Energy Star	The Bosch SHE4AP05UC is Energy Star qualified. It uses 10% less energy, and 26% less water than the maximum allowed Energy Star standard.	✔
Energy Ratings	The estimated annual electricity use is 279 kWh according to the EnergyGuide ratings. This is 4% better than the average new dishwasher.	✔
Water Ratings	The estimated water usage is 3.7 gallons per cycle according to data from the US Dept of Energy. This is 10% better than the average new dishwasher.	✔
Energy Saver	You can select an economy cycle that uses lower temperatures, less water, and/or a shorter time for lightly-soiled dishes. Helps save water and energy.	✔
Half-Load Option	You can save water and energy by washing a partial load in just one of the racks. After-party clean-up is economical when you only have glasses or stemware to wash.	✔
Delay-Start Option	Includes an energy-saving option to automatically run the dishwasher overnight or during off-peak energy hours when electric utility rates are often substantially less.	✔

Sound Ratings
Sound Level	Sound decibel level is 53 dBA. It has about average noise levels when compared to sound ratings of other new dishwashers. A 3 dBA decrease is like doubling the distance.	✔

Style Ratings
Door Panel	Stainless steel door panel provides a clean, sleek modern look. One of the more popular appliance styles that is both durable and fashionable.	✔
Tub Material	Stainless steel tub and door lining looks high-tech and is stain-resistant, rust-resistant, durable, and less likely to absorb odors. Helps dry dishes quickly.	✔
Control Console	All-digital touch-pad control console is visible from the front. Not as stylish as fully-integrated (hidden) consoles, but sometimes more convenient to use.	✔
Digital Display	The Bosch SHE4AP05UC does not include a digital display in the control console that shows cycle time remaining or other wash status information. Not necessary.

Price Ratings
MSRP	The MSRP is $699. Sale price is usually 10%-20% less. It is priced about average when compared to other new dishwashers.	✔

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