Bosch SMS40C12GB Dishwasher, White

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With an A+ in energy rating, and two A ratings for washing and drying, the Bosch SMS40C12GB dishwasher will be welcomed into any home.

Precision engineering has resulted in a ServoLock door on this unit, which allows the door to close virtually by itself and with minimum effort on your part. A child lock protects from scalding, and tamperproof controls ensure washes are not interrupted by curious hands!

Thanks to the ActiveWater hydraulic water system, this dishwasher uses 12 litres of water per wash, and every single drop is used to the maximum. The SMS40C12GB has a 70°C intensive cycle to cut through and clean heavily soiled pots and pans, and if you are looking for more speed, a dedicated 45ºC quick wash will clean lightly soiled items in just 29 minutes.

The Bosch SMS40C12GB runs extremely quietly at just 48dB and features a 1-to-24-hour time delay option, so you can set it to run during lower energy tariff times. And when running at night, the integration of internal anti-flood technology gives you extra peace of mind, automatically cutting off the water supply if leakage or flooding occurs.

The upper basket is height-adjustable, even when fully loaded, and the SMS40C12GB features a removable Vario basket as a more flexible alternative to a cutlery basket, allowing you to effortlessly unload cutlery. With 3 different loading heights thanks to the Rackmatic height-adjustable top basket, and 4 foldable racks and shelves throughout the machine, a large variety of dishes can easily be accommodated. This appliance also includes a large item spray head that can be utilised for getting your oven shelves or barbecue grill clean.

Bosch guarantees that if an appliance is discontinued, its major components will be available for at least 10 years afterwards in the event of a part needing replacement.

  • A+ energy rating
  • Aquamix - Glass protection and water softening system for optimal results
  • Self-cleaning filter system keeps the dishwasher in good order without the need for you to periodically empty the filter
  • Vario basket system makes unloading cutlery easy
  • Silver baskets (without handle)
  • 3 stage Rackmatic height-adjustable top basket
  • Highly efficient water usage with the ActiveWater system
  • Residual heat drying system
  • DosageAssist dispenses detergent evenly
  • Automatic detergent detection
  • Aquasensor III, Load Sensor
  • Regenerative electronics
Adjustable racking Information Lets you move the racking around to fit large or awkward items
YES
Brand
Bosch
Delicate wash Information Gentle programme for more delicate glassware or crockery
NO
Digital display
YES
Dimensions
H84.5 x W60 x D60cm
Dishwasher Size
Full
Drying performance Information Graded on performance A - G, with A being the highest grade
A
Eligible for International Delivery
NO
Energy consumption Information Amount of electricity used. The lower the figure, the less electricity used
1.02kWh/cycle
Energy Rating (White Goods) Information Graded on performance A++ - G, with A++ being the highest grade
A+
Estimated annual consumption (energy) Information How much electricity the item would use over a year
290kWh
Estimated annual consumption (water)
3360L
Finish
White
Half load Information Automatically adjusts water level for a half load, thus saving time and money
YES
Maximum noise level Information How noisy, in decibels, the machine is. The lower the dB, the quieter the appliance
48dB
Model name / number
SMS40C12GB
Overflow protection Information An anti-flood device prevents the machine from being damaged by flooding from the inlet pipe
YES
Place settings
12
Programmes
4 programmes and 2 special options (Speed Perfect, Half Load)
Quick wash Information Speedy programme when you need items cleaned quickly
YES
Sequence indicator Information Tells you progress of washing cycle
NO
Size
Full
Timer delay Information Delay the start of the programme; perhaps to use cheaper overnight electricity
Yes - up to 24 hours
Time remaining indicator Information Tells you how long the programme's got to go
YES
Type
Freestanding
Wash performance Information Graded on performance A - G, with A being the highest grade
A
Water consumption (standard cycle)
12L

Delivery

UK delivery on a date of your choice within 7 days

Free

Express 2 working day delivery to selected areas

£19.95

International delivery not available

Services

Free Dishwasher Disposal

We'll remove and dispose of your old dishwasher for reuse or recycling.

Dishwasher Connection

The charge for this service includes:

  • Connection of the new appliance to a standard domestic water connection point within 1 metre of the installation location
  • Connection of the appliance to an existing 3-pin 13amp electrical point within 1 metre of the installation location
  • Connection of the appliance to an existing waste outlet within 1 metre of the installation location
  • A test wash to ensure the appliance is filling and draining correctly
  • The removal and disposal of all packaging

Please note: we are unable to install a freestanding dishwasher where your current appliance is an integrated dishwasher.

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Returns

If you're not completely happy with your item, return it to us for FREE via:

Royal Mail

Fill out your reason(s) for return on the back of the delivery note and use the pre-paid Royal Mail Returns label.

John Lewis shops

Take the product and your delivery note to the appropriate department in any of our shops.

 

Exceptions apply; see returns and refunds information.

Q & As

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Special offer

Save £30 when you trade in your old appliance. Tick the free disposal option on the product page and enter BOSCHTRADE30 at the end of checkout. Offer ends 19th June 2013.

Terms and conditions

The offer is only available if the customer agrees to dispose of an appliance he or she already owns by entering the promotional code, and allowing John Lewis or its delivery agents to collect and dispose of their old appliance on delivery of the new one.

If the customer wishes to return the product, only the discounted price paid will be refunded and the old appliance will not be returned. Also available in John Lewis shops. Offer ends 19th June 2013.

 

Bosch SMS40C12GB Dishwasher, White 4.6 5 16 16
Excellent Replacement Sadly had to replace my previous Bosch dishwasher after 15 years of loyal service. Not one breakdown or repair required! Tough act to follow. Very pleased so far with new one. It is very quiet and washes well, with a good selection of programmes. The speed perfect option reduces the economy programme to 1hr 25mins(the same as my previous one) and I have found this to be more than adequate for a normal load. A couple of niggles though - the change of layout on the bottom rack means dinner plates are now sited at the front, therefore you have to reach over them to load smaller plates behind - more chance of chipping. On previous model dinner plates were all on one side with small plates on the other allowing more flexibility for saucepans and handles. Although it is not generally a problem for me there is only space for 11 dinner plates - 10 at the front and 1 at the back. It looks as if 1 set of supports have been left off the back rack, and whilst I can get an extra plate in, due to lack of supports it catches on the side as you slide the rack back in. Also on the top rack where two rows of mugs would sit is not quite as wide as before. But it did help once I had removed glass supports. Have also removed knife tray as it compromised the space below. Maybe it'll just take a bit of getting used to. Lets hope this one lasts as long as my old one..... 20 February 2013
Excellent product I am very pleased with this Dishwasher. It's quiet, with a good choice of programmes. It is everything I hoped it would be. I also would like to mention the whole John Lewis experience from purchase of the machine to the first class delivery men who with their pleasant and helpful attitude, help make it a easy and uncomplicated experience. First class service, which I cannot recommend highly enough. 22 January 2013
Excellent product Very pleased with this dishwasher, which I consider to be well worth the money. It washes efficiently. is easy to use and quiet. 14 January 2013
Bosch SMS40C12GB Dishwasher, White Works very efficiently with a reasonable selection of programme options. The "quick wash" option is particularly useful. The noise level is very low - so much so that we often have to check the count-down time display to see if it is actually working! The time delay - in 1 hour steps - is also useful as it allows us to use off-peak electricity over-night. 14 January 2013
Good, functional dishwasher I bought this after alot of thought as my previous Bosch failed me after only 3-4 years. I used Which? to help me make my decision and decided the top recommended John Lewis one was not for me (unable to clean spray arms without leaning in with a cocktail stick! If I have to clean food debris out of spray arms, I do not want to lean in to do it!) I was promised by the saleswoman that if I really coudn't afford a Miele (who can, especially before christmas?#, then Bosch was the way to go and after all - it did have a stainless steel bottom#!). Although as it turned out, it didn't but JL being JL were happy to refund some of the cost for leading me astray. It cleans well and is quiet. I like the tip to use the speed perfect button with the eco programme. On the downside, the trays don't have as much flexibility as my previous one so loading requires some careful planning on occasions. It is also, I notice, in the sale now which is slightly annoying but my dishwashing hands have improved so I suppose I will be saving on handcream. 10 January 2013
Impressed! We have found this to be a really quiet product compared to our last dishwasher which was a Neff, but then that was over 11 years old and still going strong when we moved. Have tried all wash settings and am pleased with all. If this lasts just as long as the Neff which needed no attention in all the years we had it, then we will be extra pleased. It is our first white goods made by Bosch which we have purchased, we did so after reading the reviews. Impressed so far! 02 January 2013
Bosch dishwasher Excellent item. Fast delivery. Great service, i.e. installation of new and uplift of old appliances. Very friendly and helpful delivery staff. 100% competative price. Have recommended to all my friends, family and neighbours. 30 December 2012
Good replacement I have now read the instruction booklet and feel that I now understand the benefits of the product well, in particular how to reduce the eco wash from being over three hours which felt rather extreme and not very eco friendly. The only issue I have had so far is that the items still come out quite wet, but otherwise it is cleaning the items well and is very quiet.. 30 December 2012
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