APPLIANCES: New Bosch Evolution and Integra Dishwashers get greener

July 26, 2007

It’s time to inform you of two new highly efficient dishwashers that have just hit the market from Bosch, the appliance manufacturer. On July 25th, Bosch introduced its new line of Evolution and Integra dishwashers, featuring “the quietest most energy effiicient models in the country.”

The two models:

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The Evolution SHE98Â Integra SHX98

Both models exceed the minimum federal energy standard by 147% with a yearly usage of only 190 kWh and use approximately the same amount of energy as a dishwasher half its size.

As the only manufacturer with entire product lines of ENERGY STAR® qualified refrigeration, laundry and dishwashers, Bosch continues to create advancements that boost energy and water savings. Bosch’s ECOSENSE Wash Management Systemâ„¢, examines the soil level in the water via an infrared light beam and customizes the wash cycle accordingly with 48 different options. A new Half Load option allows consumers to run the dishwasher half full, thus reducing the time, water and energy by 30%. Furthermore, the QUICKWASH program offers an abbreviated, energy-conscious cycle for smaller loads or less soiled dishes and is the fastest 30 minute option in the industry. These systems, along with other efficiency advancements, ensure that Bosch dishwashers use as little as 1.8 gallons of water per cycle while guaranteeing optimal wash results.

Evolution Dishwashers

Beyond being one of the two most energy efficient dishwashers on the market, the top-of-the-line SHE98 (800 Series) also provides nine wash cycles and a 42 dB quietness level (a MUST have for those remodeling and designing those open family room/kitchen combos which include tvs that you want to hear!). Additionally, this model features the Sanitize Option, which results in the elimination of 99.9% of bacteria, and a fully automated Load Sensor to customize the cycle to the weight and amount of the dishes.

Integra Dishwashers

The Integra collection, with seven different models available, is known for its extreme quietness and aesthetically pleasing concealed control panel design. One of the two most energy efficient dishwashers on the market, complimenting the Bosch Evolution SHE98, the new top-of-the-line SHX98 (800 Series) offers nine wash cycles, the Sanitize option and operates at only 42 dBs.

Bosch also claims its new dishwashers are the quietest in each category, with these modelsÂ boasting a 42 dB sound level. Claiming that they are virtually undetectable while running. Another convenient advancement is VARIOWASH, which is a customized spray system that adjusts the water pressure to be gentle on glass and china yet tough on pots and pans. A larger capacity silverware basket, an easy grip rack handle and an anti-tarnish silverware cassette, which protects expensive silver cutlery, are also new to this line-up.

The new dishwasher lineup includes the stainless steel TALLTUB for superior durability and dependability and Condensation Drying to hygienically dry dishes. To protect against leaks and costly mold damage, all Bosch dishwashers feature the AQUASTOP system, a superior solution that automatically shuts the dishwasher off should it detect water in the base of the unit.

Let us know when one you gets your hands on one of these. All GetWithGreen readers would appreciate the opinions and Comments!