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MODEL OVERVIEW
About this model: Bosch SHP78DP5N
The Bosch SHP78DP5N is an 800 Series 24-inch dishwasher with top controls and an anti-fingerprint stainless-steel finish, specified for 16 place settings at 42 dBA. Its listed programs include Heavy, Auto and Normal, with Sanitize and Crystal Dry among the available options. Bosch lists PrecisionWash for washing and CrystalDry® and PureDry® for drying; Home Connect supports remote monitoring and control.
Fit and installation
Its exterior is listed as stainless steel anti-fingerprint, with a pocket handle design. This is the version to compare with a replacement if visible finish and door grip matter. Bosch gives body dimensions of 33 7/8 x 23 9/16 x 23 3/4 inches, in height-width-depth order, and a required opening of 33 7/8 in x 24 in x 24 in. Measure the opening and consult the installation instructions; the cutout and appliance measurements serve different purposes. The product details state all feet adjustable from the front. Leveling access is therefore an installation question to check in the actual kitchen, not a wash-cycle feature.
Program choices
A practical way to read the SHP78DP5N program list is to begin with the load rather than the series badge. Bosch names Heavy, Auto, Normal, Speed 60, Favorite for this SKU. Choose among those actual entries, then use a compatible option if the controls offer it; a program visible only in Home Connect belongs to a different menu. Favorite can preserve a chosen combination after setup. The product sheet does not establish that a shorter-named program will suit every load or eliminate the need to arrange dishes correctly. On this exact listing, Auto is an appliance program while Machine Care is in the Home Connect-only list. Keep those access routes separate when a household expects a control to be on the physical selector.
Connected options
Bosch lists Remote Start, Sanitize, Crystal Dry as available options for this exact unit. Sanitize and drying choices affect a selected program, while Remote Start concerns connected control; none is a standalone wash program. The additional Home Connect choices in the listing are Energy Save, Half Load, Intensive Zone, Machine Care, Quick Wash 45°C, Save Time, Rinse. Check the controls or app for the choices available after setup.
Wash and loading
Bosch describes a flexible third rack on this model. It creates a separate place for flatware and awkward small utensils, leaving the main racks for larger dishes; verify clearance when placing tall pieces below it. Basket positions and item spacing still affect whether detergent and water can circulate. The product sheet does not list a built-in water softener, so do not assume a salt reservoir is present. The owner guide also asks that the detergent dispenser lid remain unobstructed: a tall item can prevent detergent release even when the spray arms turn freely. If a tablet remains in the compartment, inspect that clearance as a separate loading check.
Drying and controls
Bosch lists an audible end-of-program signal for SHP78DP5N. Listen for completion before judging a damp load or opening the door to unload; the sound is an operating cue, whereas a displayed fault or unusual LED pattern belongs to the manual’s diagnostic table. Home Connect can show progress after setup, but it does not identify the cause of a blocked drain or closed supply valve. Use the exact control layout and the cited instructions for a real warning. Bosch lists Crystal Dry among the controls and CrystalDry, PureDry as the installed drying system. If Auto finishes with water in concave pieces, check the selected drying option and rinse-aid guidance before assuming a defect. For this listing, Crystal Dry is a selectable option, while Quick Wash 45°C appears only in the Home Connect program list. Choose the wash route and the drying option as separate decisions when investigating damp dishes.
Reading the manual diagnostics
The available manual-backed diagnostic material for SHP78DP5N describes four vertical LEDs illuminated together and four vertical LEDs flashing. Steady simultaneous illumination can represent several conditions, including drainage, water inlet or low supply voltage, so the light pattern alone does not identify one failed component. Flashing together is presented as a technical fault. Note whether the LEDs are steady or flashing, then use the corresponding manual entry and the symptom actually observed. With four LEDs steadily lit, an inlet problem is also possible; verify the supply valve and look for a bent hose. The same table also notes: The steady four-LED pattern can also reflect low supply voltage; Bosch directs that issue to an electrician. Match that separate possibility to the symptom before acting.
Verified model details
16 place settings and 42 dBA noise rating.
Source for this detailPrograms: Heavy, Auto and Normal; options: Sanitize and Crystal Dry.
Source for this detailWashing: PrecisionWash®; drying: CrystalDry® and PureDry®; Home Connect remote monitoring and control.
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