20003053 Genuine Lower Basket Assembly for Bosch, Siemens Dishwashers SMS68M32AU SMU68M05AU SMS68M38AU SN26M292AU SN46V590AU SX66T093AU

Here is the genuine lower crockery basket for Bosch and Siemens dishwashers, part 20003053. It is linked to 00771609, 00680380, 00685770 and 20002577. Bosch models on file include the SMS68M32AU and SMS68M38AU, the SMS68T08AU and the SMU68M05AU, and the Siemens list takes in the SN26M292AU and SN26M882AU, the SN46V590AU, the SN46M583AU and the SX66T093AU. With 79 models listed, check your full model code including the version after the slash.

Bosch dishwasher bottom basket rusting or falling apart?

The lower basket carries dinner plates, saucepans and serving dishes, so it takes more weight and more knocks than any other part of the rack system. Its plastic coating protects the wire underneath. Once that coating chips, rust spreads quickly and leaves orange spots on crockery and debris in the filter. Other common problems are snapped tines that let plates fall into the spray arm, broken wheels that make the basket drag or jump the rails, and a frame bent out of shape. A complete new basket is often simpler than repairing several faults.

Part details

• Genuine Bosch part 20003053
• Lower crockery basket assembly
• Linked to 00771609, 00680380, 00685770 and 20002577
• Listed for 79 Bosch and Siemens dishwashers

Fitting the lower basket

Open the door and roll the old basket out. Lift it clear of the rails and check the rails and door for broken stops. Lower the new basket onto the rails, roll it all the way in and out, and make sure the lower spray arm spins freely beneath it. Move any cutlery basket or inserts across from the old rack if they are not included.

Questions about this part

Where is the model number on my Bosch dishwasher?

Open the door and look along the top or side edge of the inner door. The label shows the model, such as SMS68M38AU, and a version after the slash, for example /B3. Compare both with the list before ordering.