Replacement is the moment this model surprises people. The SHE8PT55UC, a stainless 15 place setting machine, is 23 7/8 inches deep, a little more than most of its family. That extra half inch means a current Bosch with the same nominal size could refuse to go back into the opening until the drain and supply lines are moved.
For that reason we measure the opening and look at the plumbing before anyone orders a swap, and never on installation day. A surprise at the cabinet costs more than a short check beforehand.
As a working machine it has PureDry condensation drying, a recessed handle and front controls. With age, the drain pump leaves water above the filter, and the wax motor that opens the detergent dispenser sometimes gives up, so the tablet never dissolves.
A small wax motor opens the dispenser flap partway through the wash. When it stops working, the tablet stays locked in and the load is washed in plain water. It is an inexpensive part, and a frequent one.
Usually, but this model is deeper than most of its family, so the water and drain connections behind it may have to be moved. We confirm that before ordering anything.
That often points to a tired drain pump or a clogged filter. It deserves attention soon, because water left standing in the sump turns stale and begins to smell.
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