We're looking at a Bosch right now because our dishwasher is dying a painful death as we speak. I understand that Bosch models have a manual and not an automatic filter and that you have to periodically clean it. Does anyone who owns a Bosch have any comment about that? I know that the manual filters keep the dishwasher quieter, but are they a pain?
BTW, here's the explanation of the filter from CR:
Filters
These keep wash water free of food that could be redeposited on clean dishes. There are two types: self-cleaning and manual. Most filters are self-cleaning; a grinder pulverizes the debris and flushes it down the drain. That's convenient but noisy. Some pricey models have a filter without a grinder. It's quieter, but it needs periodic cleaning (usually every few weeks), a job that takes a few minutes. It's your choice
BTW, here's the explanation of the filter from CR:
Filters
These keep wash water free of food that could be redeposited on clean dishes. There are two types: self-cleaning and manual. Most filters are self-cleaning; a grinder pulverizes the debris and flushes it down the drain. That's convenient but noisy. Some pricey models have a filter without a grinder. It's quieter, but it needs periodic cleaning (usually every few weeks), a job that takes a few minutes. It's your choice