Description
Bosch Series 4 Freestanding 60cm Dishwasher with VarioFlex Baskets and Home Connect
A 60 cm Series 4 dishwasher in white for thirteen place settings, running at 42 decibels and using 9.0 litres of water on the Eco programme.
The SMS4EKW06G is the freestanding Series 4 machine in its most familiar form: full width at 84.5 by 60 by 60 cm, white, thirteen place settings and a traditional cutlery basket in the lower rack. It suits households that want capacity and quiet running without paying for a third-level drawer they may not use.
VarioFlex baskets handle the awkward loads. The top basket moves through three Rackmatic heights, two racks fold flat above and four below, and a knife rack keeps blades separate. Efficient Dry with the heat exchanger finishes the cycle, and Eco 50 delivers the B rating at 64 kilowatt hours per 100 cycles.
Ideal For
Thirteen place settings cover a full day of cooking and eating, with four folding racks in the lower basket for pans, oven dishes and serving platters.
At 42 decibels, and 41 on the Silence 50 programme, the machine can run through a whole evening without competing with conversation or the television.
Push button controls, a Favourite programme and a delay timer make the daily load a single press, with the app there if you want it.
Key Features
A full 60 cm cabinet with VarioFlex baskets, two folding racks in the top and four below for the larger pieces.
64 kilowatt hours per 100 Eco cycles with 9.0 litres of water each run, measured on Eco 50, the programme to leave selected.
Noise class B during the Eco cycle, dropping to 41 decibels on Silence 50 for evenings when the kitchen stays in use.
Three height positions let the upper basket rise for deep bowls below or drop to clear tall glasses above, without unloading anything.
Eco 50, Auto 45-65, Intensive 70, Express 65, Silence 50 and Favourite, with Half Load, Extra Dry and SpeedPerfect+ as options.
Wi-Fi remote monitoring and control from the app, with Hygiene+ and Silence on Demand available as add-on functions once paired.
Thirteen settings and how they load
Thirteen place settings is the standard full-size figure and it means the machine takes a family's plates, glasses and cutlery from an entire day. VarioFlex baskets do the adapting: two racks fold flat in the top basket for tall glasses, four fold in the lower for roasting tins, and a knife rack keeps blades from rattling loose among the forks and spoons.
Living with a 42 decibel machine
Noise class B puts this at 42 decibels, with Silence 50 taking it to 41. In a room where the kitchen, table and sofa share the same air, that is the difference between running the machine after dinner and stacking the worktop until morning. A delay timer of 3, 6 or 24 hours gives you the rest of the flexibility you need.
Where the money goes on Series 4
Series 4 concentrates on the parts that matter daily. You get a B energy rating from 64 kilowatt hours per 100 Eco cycles, 9.0 litres of water per run and a three hour thirty-five minute cycle, plus Efficient Dry with a heat exchanger and a stainless steel tub. Cutlery goes in a moveable basket in the lower rack rather than a third-level drawer, which is the main difference from the models above it; wash performance is unchanged.
How It Compares
| Kitchen Need | Bosch Technology | Practical Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Daily family loads | 13 place settings | Takes a day of plates, glasses and pans in one cycle instead of two half loads. |
| Tall glasses | Three-stage Rackmatic basket | The top basket lifts or drops so stemware and deep bowls both fit without rearranging. |
| Late evening washing | Silence 50 at 41 dB | Quiet enough to start after dinner in a room where people are still sitting. |
| Knives and forks | Knife rack and cutlery basket | Blades lie flat in the top basket while the moveable basket below sorts the rest. |
| Half-full machine | Half Load option | Runs a partly filled dishwasher rather than leaving dishes to sit until it fills. |
| Watching consumption | B rating, 9.0 litres | 64 kilowatt hours per 100 Eco cycles keeps the everyday programme economical to run. |
Specifications
| Brand | Bosch |
| Model | SMS4EKW06G |
| Product Type | Freestanding Dishwasher |
| Series | Series 4 |
| Place Settings | 13 |
| Energy Rating | B |
| Energy Consumption | 64 kWh per 100 Eco cycles (0.635 kWh per cycle) |
| Water Consumption | 9.0 L per Eco cycle |
| Eco Programme Duration | 3:35 h |
| Noise Level | 42 dB(A) (Class B); 41 dB(A) on the Silence programme |
| Programmes | 6: Eco 50 °C, Auto 45-65 °C, Intensive 70 °C, Express 65 °C, Silence 50 °C, Favourite |
| Options | Remote Start, Extra Dry, Half Load, SpeedPerfect+, Machine Care; Hygiene+ and Silence on Demand via Home Connect |
| Drying System | Efficient Dry with heat exchanger |
| Basket System | VarioFlex baskets with 3-stage Rackmatic top basket, knife rack and moveable cutlery basket |
| Connectivity | Home Connect (Wi-Fi) with remote monitoring and control |
| Water Protection | Leak protection system |
| Interior | Stainless steel tub |
| Controls | Push button controls with remaining time indicator; delay start 3, 6 or 24 hours |
| Installation | Free-standing, with built-under possibility (removable 30 mm worktop) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 84.5 x 60 x 60 cm |
| Electrical Connection | 2400 W, 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 10 A, GB plug fitted |
| Weight | 50.5 kg |
| Warranty | 2 Year Warranty |
The Verdict
Strengths
- Thirteen place settings in a 60 cm cabinet
- B energy rating, 64 kWh per 100 cycles
- 42 dB running, 41 dB on Silence 50
- VarioFlex baskets with three-stage Rackmatic top basket
- Efficient Dry with heat exchanger and stainless tub
- Home Connect Wi-Fi monitoring and remote start
- Removable worktop allows built-under installation
Considerations
- Cutlery goes in a moveable basket in the lower rack; there is no third-level cutlery drawer on this model.
- Water protection is a leak protection system rather than the AquaStop fitted higher in the Bosch dishwasher range.
- Freestanding at a full 60 cm wide with a GB plug fitted, so it needs both the space and a socket.
What's in the Box
- Free-standing dishwasher x1
- Installation/user manual x1
