New Bosch dishwasher requires internet connection just to rinse dishes

Jeff Geerling bought a Bosch dishwasher to replace his old GE dishwasher, which was starting to rust and had a display that stopped working. The Bosch came highly recommended both on Consumer Reports and on Reddit.

He was pleased by how easy it was to install (with one minor hiccup (which he solved by buying a hex wrench). After installing it, he wanted …