~Technical Info~ (johnlewis.com)  A+ energy rating  Aquamix - Glass protection and water softening system for optimal results  Self-cleaning filter system keeps the dishwasher in good order without the need for you to periodically empty the filter  Vario basket system makes unloading cutlery easy  Silver baskets (without handle)  3 stage Rackmatic height-adjustable top basket  Highly efficient water usage with the ActiveWater system  Residual heat drying system  DosageAssist dispenses detergent evenly ...  Read the complete review

When our 3-year-old Zanussi finally hit the dust, I secretly wished it would die before its three years were up - it has certainly been the shortest ownership of a large appliance compared to a 23 year old Candy dishwasher in the early 1980's and replaced by a Bosch that ran for 16 years after that, without a hitch. My mother on the other hand was fed up with white appliances, namely because they never matched the silver and black colour scheme she had in mind, and plucked to have a Zanussi dishwasher just because it was black! The problem with a recession these days is that everything including budget brands have increased in price and thus, dulls the difference between  Read the complete review

Bosch Dishwasher Classixx A+ SMS40C02GB ------------------------------------------------------ One thing I have to say before starting to review my dishwasher is that I am no expert in new white goods but rather the queen of repairs. The reason - I am married to a man who adores fixing things, and to that end most breakdowns are repaired - despite him tipping up my kitchen with tools and manuals! However there comes a time - and I have earlier this year finally parted company with my last dishwasher which celebrated twenty birthdays in my kitchen! My other point about reviewing white goods is that I feel how long they last in perfect working ...  Read the complete review