Machine Care mode in a Bosch dishwasher

The more modern household appliances are, the more different modes and options they have. The Machine Care mode in a Bosch dishwasher can be surprising to the uninitiated, as at first glance, it's completely unclear what it's for. We'll explore this useful feature in detail in this article.

The purpose of this option

The Russian translation of this mode is "Machine Care," which immediately explains what to expect. This self-cleaning option helps remove grease, grime, and other heavy-duty dirt from the interior of your "home assistant." Experts recommend running this cycle at least once a month, or every 30 washes.

Machine Care must be run exclusively without dirty dishes in the wash chamber. This mode helps keep the inside of your Bosch dishwasher constantly clean by rinsing the interior with high-temperature water. For maximum effectiveness, run this cycle with special household cleaning products that help remove limescale, stubborn grease, and other unpleasant stains.

Failure to promptly remove dirt from the dishwasher's internal components will significantly shorten the appliance's lifespan and may even cause the appliance to fail.

Before each self-cleaning cycle, remember to remove all visible dirt from the wash chamber using a sponge or cloth. After this, you can begin the cycle, which consists of three rinse cycles. After the final rinse, the Machine Care indicator will turn off.

The dishwasher itself can prompt the user when it's time to clean the equipment. Pay attention to the Machine Care indicator on the dishwasher's control panel; if it lights up, it means it's time to run the self-cleaning cycle, remembering to add a special detergent, as cleaning without it won't be very effective.

Useful options for Bosch dishwashers

Modern Bosch dishwashers can be confusing due to their extensive range of cycles and additional features. To eliminate the need for users to guess what each feature means, we've provided a brief overview of the modern auxiliary functions that make life easier for homeowners.

• Time-saving mode (VarioSpeed). This option allows you to reduce the base time of the selected work cycle by 20-50 percent.
• Hygiene Mode. Activating this function increases the water temperature in the wash chamber to high levels to ensure disinfection. This option extends any work cycle by approximately 25 minutes.
• Half Load. This mode is for those who haven't collected a full load of dirty dishes for the week and want to wash several place settings right away. This feature saves water and electricity, and significantly reduces the washing time.
• Additional Drying. The program increases the drying temperature and extends the drying time to ensure that dishes and cutlery are completely dry at the end of the cycle.

These are far from all the additional options available to Bosch users. But we've covered the most common and, often, the most confusing.

Popular Bosch dishwasher modes

Finally, let's look at the basic cycles of Bosch's "home helpers." All the programs described are available in modern machines, but they may differ slightly in name and runtime.

• Eco-friendly mode. Suitable for medium-dirty dishes. It uses only 10 liters of water and energy per cycle and 0.97 kilowatts per hour. Water is heated to 50 degrees Celsius, and the wash cycle lasts 120 minutes, or 80 minutes with the time-saving option enabled.
• Intensive mode. Essential for the dirtiest dishes. It includes an additional soaking stage, four rinse cycles, and drying. The water is heated to 70 degrees Celsius, and the cycle time can be up to 180 minutes, depending on the dishwasher model.
• Classic mode. This includes a pre-rinse, a wash in water heated to 65 degrees Celsius, two rinse cycles, and drying. Helps clean pots, saucepans, frying pans and plates in 120 minutes.
• Delicate cycle. Designed for gentle washing of even the most delicate items made of crystal, porcelain, glass, ceramics, and other delicate materials. This cycle takes approximately 180 minutes.
• Quick mode. This is used for recently used dishes that haven't become heavily soiled, coated with grease, or dried-on food residue. The water is heated to 45 degrees Celsius for 30 to 60 minutes, and there's no drying function.
• Night mode. Used in situations where noise reduction is required, such as when the cycle has been deliberately delayed overnight. The liquid in the wash chamber is heated to 50 degrees Celsius, and the cycle lasts up to 240 minutes—the longest wash time among Bosch home assistants.
• Extra rinse. This program can be run if the user is dissatisfied with the results of the cycle. In just 20 minutes, the dishwasher will completely remove any household chemical residue from dishes.

Now you know how to use basic dishwasher programs and their additional features. Always choose your cycle carefully, as this affects not only the cleaning efficiency of your dishes but also the lifespan of your Bosch dishwasher.

   

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