Review of the Bosch SPV47E40RU dishwasher: economical consumption of resources when washing class A

The modern and convenient Bosch SPV47E40RU dishwasher appeared on the market relatively recently, but has already received positive feedback from new owners. Despite its small size, it demonstrates good performance, decent cleaning quality and low energy consumption.

Our article presents the technical characteristics of a popular dishwasher and discusses its advantages and disadvantages. We have described in detail the set of functions that the future owner of this model will be able to use. We compared it with competitors to assess its position in the market.

Dimensions and design features

The dimensions of the device are 815x448x550 mm. Small size is a relevant characteristic for a modest kitchen. But even in a large space, such a model will be appropriate, because it makes no sense to take a large dishwasher for an ordinary family.

This is a fully built-in model that will fit perfectly into the interior, since a decorative panel, for example, made of MDF or other suitable material, can be installed on the front door of the machine.

A Bosch dishwasher built into a kitchen unit is masked from the outside with a panel that “merges” with the material and color of the kitchen furniture

For effective dishwashing, this model has five levels of water flow distribution. The design includes three plastic rocker arms: one at the bottom and two at the top. As a result, water reaches every point of the chamber, which allows you to effectively remove even heavy dirt from various types of dishes.

The direction of movement of the water jets is carefully calculated, so during treatment, contaminants are removed even from difficult places. At the same time, water consumption remains very moderate.

Circulation system ActiveWater carried out in five directions: two flows each in the lower and upper rocker arms, and one more from the upper shower. Thanks to its thoughtful design, you can safely load up to ten sets of dishes into such a machine, which fully meets the needs of a family of several people.

The Bosch dishwasher model of the SPV47E40RU series attracts with its compact size. The fully built-in dishwasher can be hidden under a decorative panel to keep the interior harmonious

The inner lining of the chamber is made of durable and reliable stainless steel. This dishwasher model features condensation drying, which is characterized by low energy consumption. To improve the quality of tableware processing, it is imperative to use dishwasher rinse aid.

The position of the upper box can be changed using the system Rackmatic. This allows you, if necessary, to increase the capacity of the lower basket to accommodate large dishes: pots, bowls, etc. It should be taken into account that the capacity of the upper box will decrease.

Instead of a traditional container for washing cutlery, there is a third basket installed at the very top of the chamber.

All baskets of this dishwasher provide convenient holders for items of different sizes and purposes, some holders can be lowered

It can be completely removed, takes up minimal space and makes loading and unloading devices much easier. If desired, this narrow basket can be stored in a standard kitchen drawer.

This compartment can also be used to wash other small items, small coffee cups, etc. The position of the third basket in the chamber can be varied depending on the situation.

The car has containers for detergent, rinse aid, and regenerating salt, but there is also an option using “3 in 1” type products. The design includes an indication of the amount of consumables.

In one standard cycle, the device uses 9.5 liters of water and 0.91 kWh of electricity, which allowed it to be assigned energy consumption class A in both positions. The total power of the dishwasher is 2.4 kW.

The tray for washing cutlery and small items looks like a narrow basket; after the cycle it can be placed in a drawer of the kitchen table

Washing modes and controls

To effectively clean dishes from dirt, the following washing modes are provided:

• pre-rinse;
• auto;
• fast;
• economical.

An interesting feature of this machine is the auto-programming feature. The device is able to determine the degree of contamination of each batch of dishes, as well as the number of items, and select the optimal washing program for it.

To determine the amount of dishes in the chamber, a load sensor is installed. Its readings affect the amount of water entering the dishwasher chamber.This useful device allows you to reduce utility costs.

For thin glass items, a gentle wash cycle is best. A special container is built into the wall of the dishwasher - a heat exchanger. It is designed in such a way that temperature changes do not affect the condition of this thin material. The integrity of items is also facilitated by the water hardness control function.

A container is built under the chamber wall of this device, which prevents sharp contact of the dishes with the heating element and the water it has just treated, which facilitates gentle washing of glass objects

Glass processed in the chamber is not at risk of scale deposits. Excessively hard water is detrimental to glass, but too soft water is not useful in such a situation. It can cause sediment to form on the surface of glass objects.

The minimum water hardness level should be 5 pH. Delicate, expensive porcelain is also best washed using the gentle cycle.

Built-in sensors with increased sensitivity transmit information to a “smart” processor, which selects the optimal water flow rate and jet pressure. This helps save not only water, but also electricity.

For processing pots and pans, i.e. Items with particularly high levels of soiling are recommended to be washed intensively using the IntensiveZone.

The compact control panel looks laconic, but there is no light indicator for the operation of the device. To understand how to operate the device, just carefully read the instructions.

Hotter water and a higher pressure jet are supplied to the lower basket. At the same time, washing in the upper compartment is carried out at characteristics corresponding to the selected mode.

Features of using the top cutlery tray are demonstrated in the following video:

This model has a timer that allows you to delay the selected cycle for up to nine hours. At the end of the wash cycle, the machine beeps, which can be turned off if desired.

Protection against leaks and breakdowns

This model has two locking options: mechanical and electronic. The first prevents the door from opening during washing, and the second protects against accidental intervention that could change the selected mode. System AquaStop guarantees absolute protection against leaks.

The dimensions of this Bosch dishwasher can be called standard, so it is easy to install such a device in a niche that was previously occupied by a device from another brand with the same dimensions

The manufacturer is so confident in its effectiveness that it undertakes not only to perform warranty repairs, but also to reimburse the owner for the cost of damage caused by the leak.

But this rule only applies if the machine is installed and connected in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, and also if the extension cord intended for this system is correctly installed.

The rocker arms and overhead shower are installed in such a way that the water entering the dishwasher chamber is distributed in the most rational way

Having such effective protection eliminates the need to turn off the shut-off valve between the machine and the water supply after a cycle. However, you will still have to install such a crane.

Motor EcoSilence Drive designed in such a way as to effectively transfer loads and at the same time produce a minimum amount of noise. The flow heater is combined with a pump into one compact unit.The noise level is quite low for this type of equipment, it is only 48 dB.

This video shows the installation process of a fully integrated dishwasher with the Bosch logo:

Customer reviews about this car

The owners speak positively about the quality of washing of this unit. Sometimes small problems arise, which are usually due to errors in arranging dishes. The presence of a separate basket for processing cutlery, as well as the ability to change the location of the baskets, is highly appreciated.

A very convenient element is glass holders. Jets of water enter the chamber under pressure, clamps prevent possible damage

A very convenient element is glass holders. Most often, owners use the standard automatic mode. Quick wash is only suitable for dishes with fresh soil. This mode is convenient to use when receiving a large number of guests; you can wash the dishes between courses.

The cost is low compared to other models in this class. Noise levels are rated as acceptable, although noticeable. If no one is in the kitchen, you can turn on the delay timer to start the process at night. Management is rated as simple and convenient.

All three baskets in this dishwasher can be repositioned to create more space for larger items. If the cutlery tray is not needed, it can be simply removed

Among the shortcomings is the lack of a light indicator, which gives a signal spot on the floor, indicating that the washing process is ongoing. The sound signal is short and is not always audible.

To determine the end point wash cycle, you have to remember the start time and duration of the selected mode. Some people don’t like the lack of a lock on the door; they have to open it hard when loading.

Comparison with competing models

Other manufacturers have models that are very similar to the SPV47E40RU dishwasher, but differ in some parameters. Below we will look at models from three manufacturers that could compete with the machine in question.

Competitor #1 - Electrolux ESL 94200 LO

The Electrolux ESL 94200LO machine has very similar characteristics. This is also a narrow, fully built-in unit with almost the same dimensions.

There are five different washing modes, but usually only two are used: an automatic cycle, which lasts two hours, and a quick wash for half an hour.

But there is no separate basket for small items and cutlery. The device is equipped with a standard container that can be placed in the upper or lower basket. The Polish-built car is quite reliable.

There is a timer to delay the start. It is not very noisy, you can turn it on at night. Designed for simultaneous processing of nine sets of dishes.

Electrolux ESL94200LO is an interesting analogue of the Polish assembly; it is a compact machine, fully built-in, equipped with a standard set of washing modes, as well as condensation drying.

Competitor #2 - Hotpoint-Ariston HSIE 2B0 C

Hotpoint-Ariston HSIE 2B0 C is another narrow built-in model that allows you to wash up to ten sets of dishes at the same time. It provides condensation drying, economical use of resources and five different modes for cleaning dishes.

For high-quality processing of dishes, the owner can use one of 3 temperature modes.

The Ariston HSIE 2B0 C model allows you to choose from standard dishwashing modes the most suitable one, depending on the number of items and the degree of their contamination.

The owner can choose intensive washing for particularly dirty items, ECO for light soiling, and other options.

This machine consumes only 8 liters of water per wash cycle, and the noise level is up to 51 dB. The dishwasher notifies you of the end of the process with a sound signal.

Many buyers note the quiet operation of the device, good capacity, economical consumption of resources, as well as perfectly washed dishes.

Competitor #3 - Gorenje GV56211

The Gorenje GV56211 dishwasher also belongs to the class of narrow and fully built-in dishwashers with good energy consumption: A+++.

An interesting feature of this unit is the presence of a system that cleans filters and prevents them from clogging. For convenient placement of large dishes inside the chamber, the MultiClack system is provided.

The Gorenje GV56211 dishwasher has good resource saving performance and is equipped with a filter cleaning system, which makes it easier to maintain.

It allows you to move the upper basket to change the size of the space above the lower basket. The device recognizes which detergent is used for washing: regular or “3 in 1”, and adjusts the washing mode accordingly.

For minor stains, treatment time can be reduced by using the SpeedWash function.

Conclusions and best offers on the market

The dishwasher model SPV47E40RU demonstrates excellent performance characteristics and good build quality.It is not without some minor drawbacks, but overall it is characterized as convenient and reliable.

The review we presented was made with the goal of informing future buyers about the positive and negative aspects of the dishwasher and its competitors. You can ask questions and share your own opinion in the block below. Please leave comments and post photos related to the topic of the article.