After extensive testing and research, CR determined this product to be:
- TOP PERFORMING
- RELIABLE
- ENERGY EFFICIENCY
one of our 18 recommended Dishwashers
Bosch Benchmark SHP9PCM5N
Highs
- Wash performance is very good
- Energy efficiency is very good
- It was judged excellent for noise
- Is very good for drying plastic items
Lows
- A manually cleaned filter
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CR's Take
This Bosch dishwasher was excellent in overall performance. It has- a soil sensor
- an adjustable upper rack
- a delayed-start feature
- a manually cleaned filter
- a Stainless steel interior
- adjustable tines
- ample flatware slots
- time-remaining display
- a cycle time of 150 minutes
- motorized wash arm
- Energy Star certification
- a third rack
- a Lighted Interior
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