The SHX78CM5N is the bar-handle 800 Series – 42 dBA, 16 place settings, CrystalDry, three racks – and it is one of the most widely installed premium dishwashers in the United States. It is also the model that generates the most questions about whether an 800 Series is worth it over a 500. The honest answer for service purposes: the wash system is shared, the leak protection is a step better, and the drying is genuinely different. Nothing about the 800 is more fragile than the tier below it.
Key Features
- Bar handle, 800 Series, 42 dBA
- 16 place settings, three racks
- CrystalDry plus PureDry drying
- 24/7 AquaStop Plus and Home Connect
Most Common Issues on This Model
01
CrystalDry fan noise developing as the bearing dries out
02
Bar handle bolts loosening through the inner door panel
03
Spray arm bearing wear showing as uneven wash across the lower rack