What is the Delicate cycle used for?
This gentler program is designed for lightly soiled, heat-sensitive or fragile dishware.
It typically reduces wash intensity or temperature to give glassware and delicate items more careful treatment.
Choose another cycle for: Heavy pots, baked-on food and items whose care label says hand wash only.
What this means for your load
Gentler program for suitable fragile or lightly soiled pieces. Check the appliance display for its current estimate.
Why the time may change: Drying selections and incoming water temperature can affect both time and final results.
Check the full Bosch SHX9PCM5N cycle table to compare other programs before starting.
When will it finish?
This variable program depends on the stored cycle, options or sensed load. Use the appliance's current displayed estimate.
Estimated energy and local cost
This range is calculated from the documented cycle characteristics and appliance type. It is deliberately shown as a range because load conditions, temperature selections, sensors and options change consumption.
How this page was sourced
The timing and model-specific note above come from or summarize the linked Bosch Benchmark official product pages and model documentation. The usage explanation adds practical context based on the cycle name and appliance type; it does not replace the model manual or an item's care label.