Description
Bosch Series 6 Freestanding 60cm Dishwasher with 14 Place Settings and Home Connect
A full-size freestanding Bosch dishwasher that takes 14 place settings, runs at 40 decibels and dries with Zeolith rather than lingering heat.
The Series 6 SMS6ZCW10G is a 60cm freestanding dishwasher in white, standing 84.5cm high with a removable worktop so it can also be built under a counter. Fourteen place settings is a genuinely large capacity, and the VarioDrawer takes cutlery on a third level, freeing the basket space that a cutlery box normally occupies.
Its quietest quality is literal. At 40dB, dropping to 39dB on the Silence programme, it runs at a level that suits an open-plan kitchen or a cycle started at bedtime. PerfectDry uses Zeolith minerals and a heat exchanger to finish the load properly, which is where most dishwashers leave plastics and hollows damp.
Ideal For
Fourteen place settings absorbs a full family dinner including serving dishes, so one cycle a day is usually enough rather than two half-empty ones stacked up on the worktop.
Forty decibels, or 39 on the Silence programme, is quiet enough to leave running through an evening in a room that is also used for sitting, eating and talking.
VarioFlex baskets, a three-stage Rackmatic top basket and six foldable plate racks make room for tall glasses, deep bowls and pans without a game of Tetris.
Key Features
Full 60cm capacity, with VarioFlex baskets and six foldable plate racks so the space adapts to what you are actually washing rather than the other way round.
Rated 40dB(A) with noise class B, falling to 39dB on the Silence programme. Quiet enough to start before bed in a house with open-plan living.
Zeolith minerals and a heat exchanger dry the load rather than relying on residual heat, which is what makes the difference to plastics and upturned hollows.
Cutlery lies flat in a drawer above the top basket instead of standing in a basket below, which returns useful capacity to the lower rack for larger items.
The Eco 50 degree programme uses 9 litres of water and 65kWh per 100 cycles across a run of 3 hours 35 minutes, at energy class B.
Wi-Fi control through the app adds Remote Start plus Hygiene+ and Silence on Demand, so a cycle can be adjusted or delayed from another room.
Why Zeolith drying matters
Most dishwashers dry by holding on to the heat of the final rinse, which works on ceramics and glass and disappoints on plastic. PerfectDry uses Zeolith, a mineral that releases heat as it absorbs moisture, alongside a heat exchanger. The result is a load that comes out ready to put away rather than one that needs the door left ajar for twenty minutes. It also happens without pushing energy consumption up, which is how the machine holds a class B rating at 65kWh per 100 cycles.
Six programmes and how to use them
Eco at 50 degrees is the reference cycle, using 9 litres over 3 hours 35 minutes, and it is the one to leave selected for everyday loads. Auto covers 45 to 65 degrees when a load is mixed, Intensive at 70 handles roasting tins, and Express 60 is there for a fast turnaround. Silence at 50 drops the machine to 39dB. A Favourite slot stores whichever cycle you use most, and four options, including Extra Dry, Half Load and SpeedPerfect+, adjust any of them.
Loading it, and where it goes
The VarioDrawer sits above the top basket and takes cutlery flat, which frees the lower basket for pans. The top basket itself adjusts through three Rackmatic heights, and six foldable plate racks split between both baskets flatten for bowls and casseroles. Physically the machine is 84.5 by 60 by 60cm with a 30mm removable worktop, adjustable feet and 115.5cm of depth when the door is open at 90 degrees, so plan for that clearance in a narrow galley.
How It Compares
| Kitchen Need | Bosch Technology | Practical Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Family dinners | 14 place settings | A full evening's dishes including serving bowls fit in a single load rather than two |
| Open-plan kitchen noise | 40dB rating | Quiet enough to run through an evening in a room used for eating and relaxing |
| Plastic containers | PerfectDry with Zeolith | Actively dries rather than relying on residual heat, so lids and tubs come out usable |
| Cutlery taking up space | VarioDrawer third level | Cutlery lies flat above the top basket, returning the lower rack to pans and platters |
| Water charges and usage | 9 litres per Eco cycle | The reference programme uses nine litres, less than most sinks of washing-up water |
| Starting a cycle late | Home Connect Remote Start | A load can be set up early and started from the app when it suits the household |
Specifications
| Brand | Bosch |
| Model | SMS6ZCW10G |
| Product Type | Dishwasher |
| Series | Series 6 |
| Build Type | Free-standing, with built-under possibility |
| Colour | White |
| Place settings | 14 |
| Energy Efficiency Class | B (A to G scale) |
| Energy and water consumption | 65 kWh per 100 cycles and 9.0 litres per cycle (Eco 50 °C) |
| Eco programme duration | 3 hours 35 minutes |
| Noise level | 40 dB(A) re 1 pW, noise class B; 39 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 | 4 - Remote Start, Extra Dry, Half Load, SpeedPerfect+; Hygiene+ and Silence on Demand via the app |
| Drying | PerfectDry with Zeolith drying and heat exchanger |
| Baskets | VarioFlex baskets, VarioDrawer third cutlery level, 3-stage Rackmatic height-adjustable top basket, 6 foldable plate racks |
| Technology | DosageAssist, SilentPower Drive, automatic detergent detection, AquaSensor III, AquaMix glass protection, Machine Care |
| Connectivity | Home Connect ready over WLAN |
| Convenience | Time delay 3, 6 or 24 hours, remaining time indicator, tamperproof controls, self-cleaning 3-piece filter |
| Water protection | AquaStop |
| Interior | Stainless steel |
| Connection rating | 2400 W, 10 A fuse protection, 220-240 V |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 84.5 x 60 x 60 cm (removable worktop 30 mm, adjustable feet with 20 mm of travel, 115.5 cm depth with door open 90°) |
| Weight | 54.4 kg |
| Warranty | 2 Year Warranty |
The Verdict
Strengths
- Fourteen place settings in a 60cm cabinet width
- 40dB running noise, 39dB on Silence
- PerfectDry with Zeolith and heat exchanger
- VarioDrawer gives cutlery its own third level
- Six programmes with four adjustable options
- Home Connect over WLAN with Remote Start
- AquaStop water protection and stainless steel interior
Considerations
- Energy class B rather than A, at 65kWh per 100 cycles; the most efficient dishwashers on sale use less.
- The Eco programme takes 3 hours 35 minutes, so a fast turnaround means switching to Express and using more energy.
- The door needs 115.5cm of clearance when open at 90 degrees, which is worth measuring in a narrow galley kitchen.
What's in the Box
- Dishwasher x1
- Inlet hose x1
- Outlet hose x1
- Installation/user manual x1
