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Bosch Showcases Efficiency-Leading Appliances at IBS 2010 Show Village Home

Bosch is the only US appliance manufacturer with entire product lines of ENERGY STAR qualified dishwashers, washers and refrigeration. Bosch appliances featured in the Show Village home include:

• 800 Plus Dishwasher: The 800 Plus uses as little as 2 gallons of water per cycle, 70 percent less than the average dishwasher, and operates on only 180 kWh/y of energy, an industry best.
• 800 Series Vision Laundry: Vision features the most energy- and water-efficient brand of full size front load washers in the U.S.
• 800 Series Linea Refrigeration: ENERGY STAR-qualified Linea side-by-side refrigeration features Eco and Vacation cooling modes to help reduce energy costs compared to continual operation in standard mode.
• 800 Series Gas Cooktop: 24% of all Bosch gas cooktops are made of recycled materials, the highest amount among all steel suppliers in the industry. Additionally, 95% of the cooktop can be recycled when retired.
• 800 Series Double Wall Oven: make the most out of energy and time with Genuine European Convection, which allows for the cooking of an entire meal all at once without the transfer of flavor or aromas.

Bosch is also launching its "Green Technology Inside" initiative at IBS. While Bosch takes great pride in its green manufacturing practices, the reality is 90% of the environmental impact from a home appliance occurs in the home from use. Bosch is launching the Green Technology Inside icon and designation to make it easier for appliance shoppers to identify its most water- and energy-efficient appliances.

"The 'Green Technology Inside' program quantifies energy and water savings to give shoppers the confidence that the Bosch appliance they are purchasing delivers the ultimate in efficiency," said John Farley, senior brand and environmental marketing manager, Bosch.

Appliances achieving the Green Technology Inside designation include:

• Vision washers, which utilize EcoSmart sensors to continuously monitor and adjust the cycle for optimized operation. Combined with the ActiveWater system, Vision washers uses just 13 gallons of water per load while delivering the cleaning power of 400 gallons.
• Bosch dishwashers, which are the most efficient available in each price class Bosch offers product. In fact, Bosch recently launched the 800 Plus - the most energy- and water-efficient dishwasher in the U.S.

About Bosch

Bosch home appliances is part of BSH Bosch and Siemens Home Appliance Group, the third largest appliance manufacturer in the world. Known worldwide for raising standards in appliance efficiency and quietness, Bosch is the only US appliance manufacturer with entire product lines of ENERGY STAR qualified dishwashers, washers and refrigeration. With US headquarters in Huntington Beach, CA, the company operates an appliance park in New Bern, North Carolina comprised of state-of-the-art factories for washers, dryers, dishwashers, ranges, ovens and cooktops. EcoSmart , ActiveWater and Genuine European Convection are all trademarks of BSH Home Appliances Corporation; all rights reserved.

For more information, visit www.bosch-home.com/us or call 800.921.9622 to request a catalog. Connect with Bosch on Twitter at @BoschAppliances or become a fan at Facebook.com/BoschAppliances.

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