Design Guide
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Custom Panel – Dimensions and Cutout 
Included Parts & Accessories
Example of Hardwire Installation
Ø 2 
1
/2"
(63.5 mm)
7"
(178 mm)
Example of Hardwire Installation
Note: Cutout 
required on left or right 
cabinet wall, depending on 
location of water inlet, drain 
and electrical connection
Power cord 
with junction 
box included
2 
1
/2"
(63.5 mm)
Image 3a: New Dish NBN
Example of Electrical Receptacle Installation
Plumbing
Ø 2 
1
/2"
(63.5 mm)
7"
(178 mm)
Example of an Electrical Receptacle Installation
Note: Cutout 
required on left or right 
cabinet wall, depending on 
location of water inlet, drain 
and electrical connection
Accessory
power cord for
receptacle connection
SMZPC002UC 
(not included).
2 
1
/2"
(63.5 mm)
Image 3b: New Dish NBN
Water and Electrical Locations
Note: Plumbing installations will vary - refer to local codes. 
Drain hose included is 79 (201 cm) and can be extended 
to a maximum of 155 3/4" (396 cm).
Always use the approved drain hose extension kit 
(SGZ1010UC).
Ensure a portion of the drain hose is raised between min. 
20" (50 cm) and max. 43" (110 cm) above the cabinet floor.
Non-metallic tie
min 20" (50 mm)
max 43" (110 mm)
min 20" (50 mm)
max 43" (110 mm)
Non-metallic tie
Remove
plug
Image 5: New Dish NBN
Note: Plumbing installations will vary - refer to local codes. 
Drain hose included is 79 (201 cm) and can be extended 
to a maximum of 155 3/4" (396 cm).
Always use the approved drain hose extension kit 
(SGZ1010UC).
Ensure a portion of the drain hose is raised between min. 
20" (50 cm) and max. 43" (110 cm) above the cabinet floor.
Non-metallic tie
min 20" (50 mm)
max 43" (110 mm)
min 20" (50 mm)
max 43" (110 mm)
Non-metallic tie
Remove
plug
Image 5: New Dish NBN
Note: Plumbing installations will vary - refer to local codes. 
Drain hose included is 79 (201 cm) and can be extended 
to a maximum of 155 3/4" (396 cm).
Always use the approved drain hose extension kit 
(SGZ1010UC).
Ensure a portion of the drain hose is raised between min. 
20" (50 cm) and max. 43" (110 cm) above the cabinet floor.
Non-metallic tie
min 20" (50 mm)
max 43" (110 mm)
min 20" (50 mm)
max 43" (110 mm)
Non-metallic tie
Remove
plug
Image 5: New Dish NBN
Pre-connected 
drain hose
Toe-kick
Power cord with 
junction box
Included:
Image 2: 2013 New Dish NBN
Note: Refer to installation template for mounting hardware locations
* measured from the bottom edge of the countertop panel thickness
 recommended 3/4" (20 mm). 
This dishwasher can accept custom door panel weights ranging 
from 7 to 24 lbs; however, the dishwasher comes from the factory 
ready for custom panel door weights from 11 to 18 lbs. 
If you plan on using a door panel that is not 11 to 18 lbs. 
please contact customer service at (800) 944-2904.
Pocket Handle – SHP87PW55N 
Bar Handle – SHX87PW55N
Pocket Handle – SHP88PW55N 
Bar Handle – SHX88PW55N 
Custom Panel – SHV88PW53N
Recessed Handle – SHE89PW55N 
Bar Handle – SHX89PW55N
Custom Panel – SHV89PW53N
General Properties
Number of wash cycles / options 6 / 6 6 / 6 7 / 7
dBA  42 40 39 / 39 / 40
Third rack MyWay
®
 Rack MyWay
®
 Rack MyWay
®
 Rack
Rack adjustability RackMatic
®
  RackMatic
®
  RackMatic
®
Tub material Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Control type Touch control Touch control Touch control with TFT display
Concealed heating element Yes Yes Yes
Leak protection system 24/7 AquaStop
®
  24/7 AquaStop
®
  24/7 AquaStop
®
Water softener No Yes Yes
Five-level wash Yes Yes Yes
ChildLock No No No
InfoLight
®
 / TimeLight
®
TimeLight
®
TimeLight
®
Bar handle and custom panel only
Special features Extra dry option Extra dry option Interior light, EasyGlide
™
 Rack 
System on all levels
Efficiency and Capacity
Water usage per cycle  2.9 2.9 2.9
Energy efficiency class Tier 1 Tier 1 Tier 1
ENERGY STAR
®
 qualified  Yes Yes Yes
Total annual energy / water consumption 269 kWh / 623.5 g 269 kWh / 623.5 g 269 kWh / 623.5 g
Number of place settings 16 16 16
Technical Data
Watts (W) 1440 W 1440 W 1440 W
Current (A) / Volts (V) / Frequency (Hz) 12 A / 120 V / 60 Hz 12 A / 120 V / 60 Hz 12 A / 120 V / 60 Hz
Power cord length N/A N/A N/A
Minimum water pressure (lb / sin) 14 14 14
Length outlet hose (in) 79" 79" 79"
Dimensions & Weight
Overall appliance dimensions (HxWxD) (in) 33 
7
/
8
" x 23 
9
/
16
" x 23 
3
/
4
" 33 
7
/
8
" x 23 
9
/
16
" x 23 
3
/
4
"
(Custom panel D: 23 
1
/
16
")
33 
7
/
8
" x 23 
9
/
16
" x 23 
3
/
4
"
(Custom panel W: 23 
1
/
16
")
Required cutout size (HxWxD) (in) 33 
7
/
8
" x 23 
5
/
8
" x 24" 33 
7
/
8
" x 23 
5
/
8
" x 24" 33 
7
/
8
" x 23 
5
/
8
" x 24"
Adjustable feet Yes Yes Yes
Net weight (lbs) 103 lbs 112 / 112 / 109 lbs 111 / 111 / 108 lbs
+ Indicates a step-up feature
Optional Accessories
SGZ9091UC
Softener Salt 
(4.4 lbs)
SMZPC002UC 
Power Cord 
with Cold Plug
SMZSH002UC 
Bosch Dishwasher 
Water Supply Hose
SMZPCSH2UC 
Bosch Dishwasher Water Supply Hose 
& Accessory Power Cord (Rear Connection)
SGZ1010UC
Drain Hose 
Extension 76 
3
/
4
"
Optional Accessories Continued
SMZ1007UC 
Stainless Steel Bosch 
Dishwasher Bar Handle
SMZ4026 (Small)
SMZ5400 (Large)
Silverware Insert for MyWay
®
 Rack
SMZ5000
Accessory Kit: Extra Tall Item Sprinkler, 
Vase and Bottle Holder, 3 Plastic Item 
Clips and Small Item Basket
SMZ5002UC 
Anti-Tarnish Silverware Cassette
Benchmark
®
Series
SHP87PW55N 
SHX87PW55N
•  42 dBA
• MyWay
®
 3rd Rack
• Speed60
®
• TimeLight
®
Benchmark
®
Series
SHP88PW55N
SHX88PW55N
SHV88PW53N
+  40 dBA
+  FlexSpace
™
 Plus Tines
+ 
 Water  Softener
+   EasyGlide
™
 Rack 
System Upper and 
Lower Rack
Benchmark
®
Series
SHE89PW55N
SHX89PW55N
SHV89PW53N
+ 39 dBA (Custom Panel 
Model is 40 dBA)
+ Interior Light
+
   EasyGlide
™
 Rack System 
on All 3 Loading Levels
+ TFT Display
Dimensions and Cutout










