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RabidBlackSquirrel t1_jbkidrv wrote

Bosch in whatever flavor you like. I have a 300 series, with the physical buttons and classic red text display. Love it, it's incredibly easy to clean compared to others I looked at. Top tray thingy is super useful too. My buddy has a 500 series, more sleek look and little light indicator is kinda neat. Neighbor has the 800 series with the fancy auto door popper. That'd be pretty handy but wasn't worth the extra cost for me. The parts website for them is amazing, you can directly order anything.

No matter what machine you have if you are using detergent pods, I would almost bet money you are not optimally washing your dishes. Watch this video and learn everything about how dishwashers actually work and why you're likely doing it wrong - but the TLDW is to squirt/sprinkle some detergent in the door instead of a pod alone. I started doing this after watching that video and the difference is astounding. I pulled out the manual from my Bosch and they even say to do this.

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nc63146 t1_jblk5mi wrote

The door popper seems a little ridiculous but opening the door right at the end of the cycle really does cut down on the amount of condensation/towel drying needed! I love my 300 series, but if we weren't limited to the compact models, I would've definitely shelled out the extra for that feature alone.

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chasonreddit OP t1_jbkzp5g wrote

thank you, good information. I think Bosch is the no brainer here, I'm just going to pick the model. The 300 series has the 3rd tray? that's a nice feature.

Last time I bought a major appliance in my area I literally had to take the last one in the state because I needed it now (refrigerator). But availability is still limited.

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RabidBlackSquirrel t1_jbl2rze wrote

Yep, far as I can tell all of the current Bosch washers have that tray. Nice place to lay larger utensils, I use it more than I thought I would. You can also just take it out if you want more room in the second rack below.

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