The dark-stainless choice in the family is the SHP78CM4N, whose door Bosch lists as brushed black steel carrying an anti-fingerprint coating, as opposed to the black-painted door of the 6N. Behind it sits the usual 800 Series machine: a pocket handle, three racks, CrystalDry, 42 dBA, room for 16 place settings, AquaStop Plus and Home Connect.
The finish is both the selling point and the weak spot. Solvent cleaners, abrasive creams and bleach wipes harm the coating, and unlike paint, it cannot be touched up. The only cure is a new door skin, so we tell owners about it early.
Beyond the finish, the ordinary 800 Series wear items turn up with age: door springs, rack wheels and filters. The pocket handle also takes daily finger wear, and the coating can thin in that spot.
Use a soft damp cloth with mild dish soap, moving along the grain. Skip abrasive pastes, solvents and bleach-based wipes, since they strip the coating for good.
No. The coating is a thin layer on brushed steel, and polishing spreads the damage. A replacement door skin is the real remedy, and we quote that in writing before work.
The two finishes use different door parts, so the exact model number matters when ordering. The 4N is coated brushed steel, while the 6N is a painted black panel.
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