Many shoppers ask how a Bosch 500 differs from a 300, and the SHP65DM5N answers that. It is a pocket-handle machine rated 44 dBA, with three racks and 16 place settings, and its distinguishing feature is AutoAir. At the end of the cycle a motor eases the door open by a couple of inches, letting steam out instead of letting it condense on the dishes. AquaStop and Home Connect complete the list.
No other piece on the machine is exclusive to the tier in this way, which makes AutoAir the part that is unique to it when something goes wrong. If the release fails to move, washing is unaffected, but the load comes out as damp as it would from a 300 Series.
The release can also jam if the door runs into a snug cabinet face or a floor mat. Filter neglect still produces E24 drain codes, as it does on any Bosch. At the start of a visit, we see whether the door moves freely, and then turn to the filter.
No, washing is not affected. The AutoAir release at the top of the door is a stand-alone assembly, replaced by itself without disturbing the pump or heater.
Yes. A setting turns it off, and we are glad to demonstrate it during a visit. Also keep the area in front of the door clear, since the release is not strong enough to push objects aside.
Mainly this drying aid. The 300 depends on condensation alone, so plastics come out wetter at the end. Washing performance is close between the two, so for many kitchens the difference is small.
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