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This Bosch Freestanding Dishwasher 12 Place Settings is a more stripped-down, practical machine aimed at smaller households, and it shows in both its strengths and compromises. With a 12-place capacity, it’s clearly designed for 2–4 people, not larger families, so if you’re cooking heavy Indian meals daily for many people, this will feel limiting fast. The cleaning side is solid but not exceptional—you get six wash cycles including Intensive and Eco, plus a Self-Clean function, which is actually useful for maintenance rather than something you’ll ignore. Water consumption at around 11 litres is decent but not class-leading, and energy efficiency ratings (A++/A/A) are respectable without being outstanding.

Where it holds up well is usability. Adjustable and foldable racks give you flexibility for different utensils, Half Load is practical for smaller washes, and the 49 dB noise level is genuinely quieter than many mid-range options. The inclusion of Aqua Stop for leak protection is a big plus—this is one feature you don’t want to compromise on. But there are clear trade-offs: no child lock is a strange omission, drying is natural (which means you’ll still see moisture on plastics), and there’s nothing “smart” or advanced here—no app control, no premium rack system, no high-end drying tech.

So here’s the blunt reality: this is a reliable, no-nonsense dishwasher that does the job without trying to impress you. If you want something affordable and functional for a smaller household, it’s a sensible pick. If you expect premium drying, larger capacity, or advanced features, you’re looking at the wrong model.