Description
Bosch Series 4 Fully Integrated 45cm Slimline Dishwasher with EfficientDry and Home Connect
A fully integrated 45 cm dishwasher rated B for energy, using EfficientDry with automatic door opening to finish ten place settings properly.
The SPV4EMX17G is the Series 4 slimline machine, 81.5 by 44.8 by 55 cm, hidden behind a furniture door in a standard 450 mm niche. Ten place settings, a B energy rating and 8.7 litres of water per Eco cycle make it the efficient choice among Bosch's 45 cm integrated dishwashers.
EfficientDry is the reason to choose it. At the end of a cycle the door opens automatically, letting moist air out and drying the load with the heat already in the tub, backed by the heat exchanger. Cutlery sits in a Flex drawer on the third level, and a glass rack steadies stemware in the lower basket.
Ideal For
A B energy rating with 51 kilowatt hours per 100 Eco cycles and 8.7 litres of water is strong going for a fully integrated slimline machine.
A glass rack in the lower basket, anti-slip protection in the upper and three Rackmatic heights keep stemware steady rather than rattling through the cycle.
Forty-four decibels, dropping to 43 on the Silence 50 programme, keeps a concealed machine unobtrusive when the kitchen also serves as a living and dining space.
Key Features
The door opens automatically at the end of the programme so moisture escapes and the load finishes dry, using the heat exchanger and stored heat.
51 kilowatt hours per 100 Eco cycles and 8.7 litres of water per cycle, measured on the Eco 50 programme that earns the rating.
A Flex cutlery drawer takes knives and forks above the baskets, leaving the lower basket free for pans and the glass rack.
Noise class B, falling to 43 decibels on Silence 50, which matters in a kitchen that opens onto a living area.
Programme status and remaining time are projected onto the floor, so a concealed machine still tells you where it has got to.
Wi-Fi remote monitoring and control, with Hygiene+ and Silence on Demand as add-on functions, and delayed start of 3, 6 or 24 hours.
How automatic door opening dries
At the end of the programme, EfficientDry releases the door a fraction so warm, damp air can escape instead of condensing back onto the dishes. Working with the heat exchanger, it dries the load using heat that is already in the tub rather than a separate drying element. In practice you open the door to plates and glasses that are ready to put away, and the machine has not spent extra energy getting there.
Loading ten settings in 45 centimetres
Space is the constraint in a slimline machine, so Bosch moves cutlery out of the baskets and into a Flex drawer on the third level. Below that, the top basket adjusts through three Rackmatic heights with anti-slip protection and two folding racks, while the lower basket has two more racks and a dedicated glass rack. Ten place settings go in without the usual slimline compromises.
Running costs, cycles and quiet hours
Eco 50 is where the B rating comes from: 51 kilowatt hours per 100 cycles, 8.7 litres of water and three hours fifty-five minutes per run. Silence 50 trades speed for 43 decibels when the room is in use, Express 60 turns a light load around, and SpeedPerfect+ shortens the wash when dishes are wanted sooner. Intensive Zone concentrates the effort on the lower basket for roasting tins. With delayed start at 3, 6 or 24 hours, the machine can run whenever suits the household.
How It Compares
| Kitchen Need | Bosch Technology | Practical Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Dry plastics and lids | EfficientDry door opening | The door opens at the end so moisture escapes, leaving awkward items ready to put away. |
| Energy conscious homes | B rating, 8.7 litres | 51 kilowatt hours per 100 Eco cycles keeps the daily programme economical in a slimline body. |
| Narrow kitchen run | 45 cm integrated body | Fits an 815 to 875 mm high, 450 mm wide, 550 mm deep niche behind your own door. |
| Wine glasses | Glass rack and anti-slip | Stemware is held in the lower basket while the upper basket grips items through the cycle. |
| Evenings in the kitchen | Silence 50 at 43 dB | Runs quietly enough to leave going while the room is used for something else. |
| Knowing the progress | TimeLight floor projection | Remaining time appears on the floor, so a hidden machine still keeps you informed. |
Specifications
| Brand | Bosch |
| Model | SPV4EMX17G |
| Product Type | Fully Integrated Dishwasher |
| Series | Series 4 |
| Place Settings | 10 |
| Energy Rating | B |
| Energy Consumption | 51 kWh per 100 Eco cycles (0.512 kWh per cycle) |
| Water Consumption | 8.7 L per Eco cycle |
| Eco Programme Duration | 3:55 h |
| Noise Level | 44 dB(A) (Class B); 43 dB(A) on the Silence programme |
| Programmes | 6: Eco 50 °C, Auto 45-65 °C, Intensive 70 °C, Express 60 °C, Silence 50 °C, Favourite |
| Options | Remote Start, Efficient Dry, Intensive Zone, SpeedPerfect+, Machine Care; Hygiene+ and Silence on Demand via Home Connect |
| Drying System | EfficientDry with automatic door opening and heat exchanger |
| Basket System | VarioFlex baskets, Flex cutlery drawer on the third level, 3-stage Rackmatic top basket, glass rack in the lower basket |
| Connectivity | Home Connect (Wi-Fi) with remote monitoring and control |
| Progress Indicator | TimeLight floor projection of programme status and remaining time, plus end-of-cycle buzzer |
| Water Protection | AquaStop |
| Interior | Stainless steel tub |
| Controls | Push button controls on the top edge of the door; delay start 3, 6 or 24 hours |
| Installation | Fully integrated behind a furniture door; niche H 815-875 x W 450 x D 550 mm; furniture front 2.5-7.5 kg |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 81.5 x 44.8 x 55 cm |
| Electrical Connection | 2400 W, 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 10 A, GB plug fitted |
| Weight | 29.4 kg |
| Warranty | 2 Year Warranty |
The Verdict
Strengths
- B energy rating, 51 kWh per 100 cycles
- EfficientDry with automatic door opening
- Ten place settings in a 450 mm niche
- Flex cutlery drawer on the third level
- 44 dB running, 43 dB on Silence 50
- AquaStop protection and stainless steel tub
- TimeLight projection and Home Connect app control
Considerations
- Installation is required: plumbing, a socket and a furniture door of 2.5 to 7.5 kg fitted to the machine.
- Ten place settings is the slimline limit, so households cooking for larger tables should consider a 60 cm machine.
- The Eco 50 cycle that earns the B energy rating takes three hours fifty-five minutes to complete.
What's in the Box
- Fully integrated slimline dishwasher x1
- Salt filling funnel x1
- Worktop steam protection strip x1
- Installation/user manual x1
