Bosch MyWay rack vs Flexible 3rd rack

Bosch Third Rack Dishwashers allow for loading convenience and increased capacity. These models provide loading flexibility to give extra room to items that typically do not fit in a two rack dishwasher. So whether you’re tidying up after a healthy breakfast with the family or cleaning up after a casual meal with friends, you have the flexibility and capacity to accommodate any kind of load. Bosch offers three different third rack designs to meet your needs.

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Bosch Dishwashers With A Third Rack

With three different third rack designs for dishwashers, a Bosch dishwasher with a third rack has the flexibility to accommodate any kind of load. Our various third racks provide the perfect space for flatware, large utensils, ramekins, measuring cups and even cereal bowls. Read on to discover which third rack best meets your needs. In addition, Bosch offers a range of innovations such as the RackMatic® adjustable middle rack and FlexSpace™ tines that fold back to fit your larger items, and provide the flexibility to accommodate any kind of load.

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MyWay™, Flexible, and Standard Third Rack Options

MyWay™ rack

MyWay rack offers more room for smaller items in the top rack such as cereal bowls, whisks, tongs, and large measuring cups, creating more loading freedom below. Now you can load what you want, how you want, every time.

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The Flexible third rack

Our Flexible third rack features expandable wings that easily lower to accommodate more of your deeper items; while adjustable tines let you customize the rack’s loading space to fit awkward bulky items.

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The Standard third rack

Anything but standard, the standard third rack provides the perfect space for flatware, large utensils, measuring cups, and more. It’s unique V shape leaves room on the middle rack for taller items like stemware.

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What Is A Dishwasher With A Third Rack?

A third rack is a sliding rack located at the top of the dishwasher, that allows for more space and flexibility when loading your dishes. They provide the perfect space for flatware, utensils, measuring cups and much more. Bosch offers three different third rack designs with options for increased flexibility such as adjustable tines and deeper storage areas. The Standard third rack is the most shallow of our three third rack options, while the Flexible and MyWay racks are deeper and more customizable. The third rack also accommodates for greater loading capacity on the lower racks, freeing up space for larger dishes below.

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What Is The Third Rack In A Dishwasher Used For?

Our various third racks provide the perfect space for flatware, large utensils, ramekins, measuring cups and even cereal bowls.

  • MyWay™ rack: If you need maximum loading space, the MyWay™ rack is Bosch’s largest third rack, and has enough space for cereal bowls, spatulas and whisks…all without sacrificing space in the rest of the dishwasher.
  • Flexible Third Rack: Accommodates deeper items, while adjustable tines let you customize the rack's loading space. Its expandable wings easily lower to let you load ramekins and measuring cups with ease.
  • Standard Third Rack: With 30% more loading area compared to a Bosch dishwasher with two racks, the standard third rack provides the perfect space for flatware and large utensils. The unique V shape leaves room on the middle rack for taller items like stemware.

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Advantages To Having A Dishwasher With A Third Rack

Dishwashers with a third rack offer additional loading room, convenience, and flexibility.

  • Flexibility - More room for hard to place items like long serving utensils or silverware
  • Convenience - This rack is closest to top of the dishwasher meaning less bending down to reach low racks or utensil basket
  • More loading area - Standard third rack dishwasher offers 30% more loading area
  • More room for items like cereal bowls in a MyWay™ third rack

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Is a Third Rack Dishwasher Right for You?

From size and finish to drying features and third rack options– it can be overwhelming to decide which dishwasher is right for you. Read our go-to dishwasher shopping guide so you can feel confident in making the right decision.

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Is a 3rd rack worth it for dishwasher?

Benefits of a Third Rack Dishwasher Maximizes space: A third rack has 30 percent more loading area, providing more room for hard-to-place items like long kitchen utensils and silverware. It also eliminates the need for a cutlery basket, making more room for plates and cookware on the bottom rack.

What is the third rack in a Bosch dishwasher for?

A third rack is a sliding rack located at the top of the dishwasher, that allows for more space and flexibility when loading your dishes. They provide the perfect space for flatware, utensils, measuring cups and much more.

Can you add a third rack to a Bosch dishwasher?

You can even find a removable silverware tray with folding tines on this new MyWay 3rd Rack. Bosch makes this remarkable "MyWay Third Rack" feature available in 800 Series and Benchmark dishwashers.

Can I remove the third rack in Bosch dishwasher?

The third level rack allows you to wash large items such as knives and cooking utensils as well as extra silverware. If additional space is needed in the upper rack, the third level rack can easily be removed.