Bosch SHXM78Z56N 800 Series CrystalDry 42-Decibel Filtration Built-In Dishwasher ENERGY STAR Use and care guide

Dishwasher
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Table of contents
en-us Oper at i ng i nst r uct i ons
( Safety Definitions. . . . . . . . . . .5
( IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . .6
ƒ Causes of Damage . . . . . . . . .11
* Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . .12
, Rinse Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
- Loading the Dishwasher . . . .17
. Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
/ Dishwasher Cycles . . . . . . . .31
0 Dishwasher Cycle Options . .32
1 Operating the Dishwasher. . .36
2 Care and Maintenance . . . . . .41
3 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . .45
4 Customer Service. . . . . . . . . .50
‡ Statement of Limited Product
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
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Safety Definitions en-us
( Safety Definitions
Saf et y Def i ni t i ons
9 WARNING
This indicates that death or
serious injuries may occur as a
result of non-observance of this
warning.
9 CAUTION
This indicates that minor or
moderate injuries may occur as
a result of non-observance of
this warning.
NOTICE
This indicates that damage to the
appliance or property may occur as a
result of non-compliance with this
advisory.
Note: This alerts you to important
information and/or tips.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This dishwasher is provided with
Installation Instructions and this Use
and Care Manual. Read and
understand all instructions before
using the dishwasher.
This dishwasher is intended for use
up to a maximum altitude of
13,000 ft (4,000 meters) above sea
level.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, or serious injury, observe the
following:
Ri sk of f i r e, el ect r i cal shock, or ser i ous i nj ur y
9 WARNING
RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH!
Misuse of the dishwasher can
result in serious injury or death.
Do not use the dishwasher in
any way not covered in this
manual or for any purpose other
than those explained in the
following pages.
9 WARNING
RISK OF INJURY!
Severe injury and/or product
damage could result from the
use of unauthorized service
technicians or non-original
replacement parts. All repairs
must be performed by an
authorized service technician
using only original equipment
factory replacement parts.
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9 WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
OR FIRE!
Electrical shock or fire could
result if the electrical supply for
the dishwasher covered in this
manual is incorrectly installed or
if the dishwasher has been
improperly grounded. Do not
use the dishwasher covered in
this manual unless you are
certain the electrical supply has
been correctly installed and the
dishwasher has been properly
grounded.
9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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9 WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSION!
■
Under certain conditions,
hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot water
system that has not been
used for two weeks or more.
Hydrogen gas is explosive.
Before using a dishwasher
that is connected to a hot
water system that has been
unused for two weeks or
longer, turn on all hot water
faucets and let the water
flow from each for several
minutes. This will release any
accumulated hydrogen gas.
As the gas is explosive, do
not smoke or use an open
flame during this time.
■
When cleaning your
dishwasher with any
cleaning agent, remove all
cookware, utensils or any
foreign material from inside.
Some cleaning agents are
highly acidic and/or caustic
alkaline, which can cause
hydrogen gas to form if
aluminum material is also
inside the dishwasher tub.
Hydrogen gas is explosive.
Refer to the Care and
Maintenance section of the
dishwasher Use and Care
manual for instructions on
how to properly clean your
dishwasher.
9 WARNING
HEALTH HAZARD!
Never use harsh chemicals to
clean your dishwasher. Some
bleach-based products can
damage your dishwasher and
may present health hazards!
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded to
a metal, permanent wiring system or
an equipment grounding conductor
must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal or
lead on the dishwasher. See the
Installation Instructions included with
this dishwasher for more information
on electrical requirements.
9 WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
This appliance must be
grounded. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a
path of least resistance for
electric current. This appliance
is equipped with a cord having
an equipment-grounding
conductor.
Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor
can result in risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified
electrician if you are in doubt
whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
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Safe Operation
Use this dishwasher only for its
intended function, which is the
washing of household dishware and
kitchenware rated as dishwasher
safe.
Use only detergents or rinsing agents
recommended for use in a
dishwasher, and keep them out of
the reach of children.
9 CAUTION
When loading items to be
washed:
■
Locate sharp items so they
are not likely to damage the
door seal.
■
Load knives and other sharp
utensils with their HANDLES
UP to reduce the risk of
cut-type injuries.
■
Do not wash plastic items
unless they are marked
“dishwasher safe” or the
equivalent. For plastic items
not so marked, check the
manufacturer’s
recommendations.
■
Do not operate your
dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are in
place.
■
Do not tamper with or
override controls and
interlocks.
Do not abuse, sit or stand on the
door or dish racks of the dishwasher.
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9 WARNING
RISK OF INJURY!
■
To avoid risk of injury,
always use caution when
opening the door during or
following a wash cycle as
hot water or steam may
escape. Do not fully open
the door until water noises
have stopped and steam
has subsided.
9 WARNING
CHILD SAFETY!
■
To reduce risk of injury, do
not allow children to play in
or on the dishwasher
■
When children become old
enough to operate the
appliance, it is the
responsibility of the
parents/legal guardians to
ensure the children are
instructed in safe practices
by qualified persons
NSF/ANSI 184 Certified residential
dishwashers are not intended for
licensed food establishments.
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Proper Care and Maintenance
Remove the dishwasher door to the
washing compartment when
removing an old dishwasher for
service or discarding.
To avoid floor damage and possible
mold growth, do not allow wet areas
to remain around or under the
dishwasher.
Note: To avoid dishwasher damage,
do not allow water to remain in your
dishwasher systems through
extended periods of freezing
temperatures. Freezing temperatures
can damage the water fill valve and
potentially other components of your
dishwasher.
NOTICE
It is highly recommended for the end
user to become familiar with the
procedure to shut off the incoming
water supply and the procedure to
shut off the incoming power supply.
See the Installation Instructions or
contact your installer for more
information.
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Causes of Damge
NOTICES
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Never use steam cleaning
products to clean your
dishwasher. The manufacturer will
not be liable for the possible
damages or consequences.
Bleach-based wipes can cause
stainless-steel doors and tubs to
rust.
Using harsh chemicals
(e.g. bleach), abrasive cleaners,
scouring pads (metal or plastic),
or abrasive cloths/paper towels
can damage your dishwasher’s
exterior door panel, fascia panel
and buttons.
To avoid dishwasher damage, do
not load the dishwasher with
paper products, plastic bags,
packing materials or anything
other than normal, dishwasher
safe dishware and kitchenware.
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en-us Getting Started
* Getting Started
Get i ng St ar t ed
Appliance overview
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The numbers stated below refer to
the overview images on the previous
page of this manual.
Operating panel
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On/Off button
Wash cycles
Digital display
Delay start button
Wash cycle options
Start button
Note: Some of the wash cycles and
options will vary by model.
Dishwasher interior
components
1"
1*
12
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9"
9*
92
9:
9B
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Interior light *
Third rack
Upper rack
Upper spray arm
Detergent tab tray
Vent hole
Zeolite outlet cover (zeolite
container)
Lower spray arm
Dispenser for special salt *
Filters
Silverware basket *
Lower rack
Rinse aid dispenser
Detergent dispenser
Lock for detergent dispenser
Rating plate
Display indicators
‹:‹‹
Cycle time remaining
Add Rinse
Aid
Lights up when rinse aid is low
Clean
Lights up when dishes are
clean
Sanitize
Lights up when sanitation
requirements are met
Extra dry *
Lights up when intensive
drying feature is set
Water Tap * Lights up when a problem with
water supply is detected
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* optional feature which may or may
not be included with your
dishwasher.
* optional feature which may or may
not be included with your
dishwasher.
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Menu overview
Use the function keys #, + and
3 to change the settings. See
instructions ~ "1 Operating the
Dishwasher" on page 36
The dishwasher has been preset with
certain settings for your convenience.
You can change these factory
settings.
Setting
Factory setting Description
§ Rinse aid
§:‹†
Amount of rinse aid affects drying. When using
Multitabs, select setting 0.
š:‹‹ / Off
Improved drying for glasses and plasticware.
§:‹‹ - §:‹‡
š Intensive drying*
š:‹‹ - š:‹‚
› Cycle completion signal* ›:‹ƒ
Signal sounds when wash cycle is complete.
›:‹‹ - ›:‹„
‚ Info light*
‚:‹‚ / On
Light is projected to signal an active wash cycle.
˜:‹‚
Dishwasher switches off automatically after wash
cycle is complete.
†:‹‚
While a wash cycle is running, status information
is projected onto the floor.
‚:‹‹ - ‚:‹‚
˜ Auto power off
˜:‹‹ - ˜:‹ƒ
† TimeLight®*
†:‹‹, †:‹‚, †:‹ƒ
* depending on the features of your dishwasher
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Rinse Aid en-us
, Rinse Aid
To achieve proper drying, always use
a liquid rinse aid, even if your
detergent contains a rinse aid or
drying additive.
Ri nse Ai d
Note: The dishwasher indicates low
rinse aid by turning on the Rinse Aid
indicator. If this indicator lights up,
you need to refill the rinse aid
dispenser 92 by following the
directions below.
Adding rinse aid
NOTICE
To avoid oversudsing or clogging, do
not overfill the rinse aid
dispenser 92. Wipe up any spills
with a damp cloth.
1. Open the rinse aid dispenser 92
by pressing on the latch of the lid
and pull it open.
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3. Close the lid. Lid must be fully
closed until it clicks in order to
seal.
4. Wipe up any excess rinse aid that
may have puddled when the
dispenser reservoir is full.
The indicator light will go out a few
moments after the dishwasher door
is shut.
Tip: For easier pouring, remove lid
from the rinse aid bottle.
NOTICE
Do not fill the rinse aid dispenser 92
with detergent. Doing so will damage
the dishwasher.
2. Add liquid rinse aid to the
dispenser 92 until it is full. Do
not overfill. Avoid spilling into air
vent hole.
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en-us Rinse Aid
Setting the amount of rinse
aid used
Turning off rinse aid
indicator
The amount of rinse aid dispensed
can be set from §:‹‹ to §:‹‡. The
factory setting is §:‹†.
You should only change the setting if
streaks remain on the dishes (lower
the amount), or if dishes are not
getting dry enough (increase the
amount).
Proceed as described in the section
“Setting the amount of rinse aid
used” and set value to §:‹‹. The
rinse aid indicator is now turned off.
Setting
Amount
§:‹‹
dispenser is OFF
§:‹‚
lowest setting
§:‹ƒ
low setting
§:‹„
medium setting
§:‹…
medium/high setting
§:‹†
high setting
§:‹‡
highest setting
1. Open the door.
2. Press the On/Off button (.
3. Hold down the function key #
and press the Start button P
until the display 8 indicates
š:‹x (x can be any number).
Release both buttons.
4. Press the function key # until
the display 8 shows §:‹†.
5. Press the function key 3 to
select the desired setting.
6. Press the Start button P to
save the setting.
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NOTICE
Using no rinse aid or setting the
dispenser to §:‹‹ may result in
longer cycle times consuming more
energy and water. The higher
temperatures and longer cycle times
can damage fine china or glassware.
Loading the Dishwasher en-us
- Loading the
Acrylic
Crazing or small cracks
throughout the acrylic, may
occur.
AdhesiveJoined Pieces
Adhesives that join
materials such as plastic,
wood, bone, steel, copper,
tin, etc. may loosen.
Bone-Handled
Utensils
Handles may separate.
Iron
Iron will rust. Hand wash
and dry immediately.
Colored anodized aluminum
may fade over time.
Minerals in your water may
cause the aluminum to
darken or spot. This can
usually be removed with a
soap-filled steel wool pad.
Non-Dishware
Items
Your dishwasher is intended
for use in cleaning ONLY
standard household
dishware and kitchenware.
Pewter, Brass,
Bronze
These items will tarnish.
Hand wash and dry
immediately.
Some hand-painted utensils
may discolor, fade or spot.
Hand wash these utensils.
Position fragile glassware so
that it will not topple over or
come in contact with other
utensils during the wash
cycle.
Tin
Tin will stain. Hand wash
and dry immediately.
Wood
Wooden bowls, wooden
utensils and utensils with
wooden handles can crack,
warp and lose their finish.
Dishwasher
Loadi ng t he Di shwasher
Not Recommended
Dishware material
Note: Before using your dishwasher
for the first time, check the
information in this section. Some
items are not dishwasher-safe and
should be hand washed; others
require special loading.
Recommended
Aluminum
China, Crystal,
Stoneware
Glass
Make sure to use
dishwasher-safe glass. Milk
glass may discolor or
become yellow.
Non-stick
Coatings
Apply a light coating of
vegetable oil to non-stick
surfaces after drying.
Plastics
Make sure the plasticware is
dishwasher-safe.
Stainless Steel,
Sterling Silver
and Silver
Plates
Load these so they do not
come in contact with other
metals, stainless steel
dishwasher tub walls or the
inner door.
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Loading the racks
For best dishwashing results,
observe the following when loading
the dishwasher:
■
Do not pre-wash items with
loosely attached food soil.
■
Remove all food particles, bones,
toothpicks and excessive grease.
■
Pre-treat items having burned-on,
baked-on or starchy soils.
■
Load dishes in the dishwasher
racks so the insides of bowls,
pots and pans are facing the
spray arms.
■
Avoid nesting and contact points
between dishes.
■
Separate items of dissimilar
metals. Use care to not block
movement of the spray arms.
■
Only wash household dishware
and kitchenware rated as
dishwasher-safe.
Refer to the Dishware Materials
section for more information
about dishware suitability.
NOTICE
To avoid dishwasher damage, do not
load the dishwasher with paper
products, plastic bags, packing
materials or anything other than
normal, dishwasher safe dishware
and kitchenware.
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Loading the upper rack
Ensure items do not protrude through
the bottom of the racks and block the
spray arms.
Note: When pushing the upper
rack 12 into the dishwasher, push it
until it stops against the back of the
tub so the upper rack spray
arm 1: connects to the water
supply at the back of the tub. Do not
push racks in using the door.
Loading the lower rack
Place large items in the lower
rack 9*. Load pots, pans and bowls
upside down. Do not block the vent
hole 1J with tall baking sheets.
Load these items on the right side of
the dishwasher.
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Loading patterns for lower
rack
Alternate loading pattern with pots
and pans
12 place setting suggested loading
pattern
For best results, load large items
face down in the lower rack.
Alternate loading pattern
Loading patterns for upper
rack
12 place setting suggested loading
pattern, with third rack cutlery
drawer *
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12 place setting suggested loading
with My Way Rack™ *
Use supports to load stemware
glasses in the upper rack.
* optional feature which may or may
not be included with your
dishwasher.
Loading patterns for third
rack
12 place setting suggested loading
pattern *
Alternate loading pattern
My Way Rack™ *
Alternate loading pattern with
stemware
* optional feature which may or may
not be included with your
dishwasher.
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Loading the silverware
basket
Place knives and sharp utensils with
their handles up and forks and
spoons with their handles down. If
large or oddly-shaped items are
loaded in the silverware basket, be
sure they do not nest together.
To split the Double Flex silverware
basket:
Grasp the basket and slide the two
halves in opposite directions and
then pull the two halves apart.
Side by side
9 WARNING
RISK OF INJURY!
The sharp points and edges of
knives and other sharp utensils
can cause serious injury. Load
knives and other sharp utensils
with edges down. Do not allow
children to handle or play near
knives and sharp utensils.
Back to back
Long silverware basket*
Note: The silverware basket lid may
also be folded downward in order to
leave the basket open.
* optional feature which may or may
not be included with your
dishwasher.
The Double Flex silverware basket *
This basket splits along its length,
resulting in two halves that may be
placed in a variety of positions in the
lower rack 9*, greatly increasing
the lower rack’s loading versatility.
The basket snaps together either
side by side or back to back.
To assemble the Double Flex
silverware basket:
Hold the two halves side by side or
back to back, so that the tab on one
basket can slip into the notch on the
other basket. Push the two halves in
opposite directions until they click.
Note: The silverware basket lid may
also be folded downward in order to
leave the basket open.
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Double Flex silverware basket
* optional feature which may or may
not be included with your
dishwasher.
Suggested loading patterns
Unloading the dishwasher
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2
3
4
5
6
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9 CAUTION
Dishes can be very hot
immediately after cycle ends.
Open the door slightly and allow
dishes to cool for a few minutes
before unloading.
Salad fork
Teaspoon
Dinner fork
Knife
Tablespoon
Serving spoon
Serving fork
Note: Dishes are more likely to chip
when unloading before cooling.
Long silverware basket
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When unloading the dishwasher, to
prevent water from dripping onto dry
dishes, unload the lower
rack 9* first. Next, unload the
silverware basket 9" followed by
the upper rack 12, and then the
third rack (if equipped).
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Adjusting the height of the
rack
If desired, the height of the upper
rack 12 can be adjusted to create
more space for taller utensils either in
the upper or lower rack.
With
silverware
basket
Upper rack
Lower rack
Setting 1
max. ø
9.4 in
(24 cm)
12.6 in
(32 cm)
Setting 2
max. ø
10.4 in
(26.5 cm)
11.8 in
(30 cm)
Setting 3
max. ø
11.4 in
(29 cm)
10.6 in
(27 cm)
With
third rack
Upper rack
RackMatic®
The height of the upper rack 12 can
be adjusted in 3 steps to create more
space.
1. Pull the upper rack out of the
dishwasher until it stops.
2. To lower the rack, push the
RackMatic® lever inward.
3. To raise the rack, hold the basket
on the sides of the upper rack
and lift it up.
Lower rack
Setting 1
max. ø
7 in (18 cm)
12.6 in
(32 cm)
Setting 2
max. ø
8 in
(20.5 cm)
11.8 in
(30 cm)
Setting 3
max. ø
9 in
(23 cm)
10.6 in
(27 cm)
Note: Check spray arm for clearance
after adjustment.
Arrange large plates up to a diameter
of 12.6 in (32 cm) in the lower
basket 9* as illustrated.
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Rack accessories
Flip tines
The upper and lower rack are fitted
with flip tines that can be folded
down depending on what you may
need to load in the rack.
Lower rack flip tines: To fold down,
pull flip tine gently forward and
release it from the notch. Push the
flip tine downward. To fold up, push
flip tines into an upright position until
the holder engages in the notch.
Third rack
The third rack 1* horizontally
positions knives, spatulas and other
oversized tools for improved cleaning
and easier loading and unloading.
Arrange cutlery in third rack as
illustrated.
You can fold down the side shelves
to provide more room for taller items
of silverware.* The front rows of
prongs can be folded down to
provide room for wider handles.
Upper rack flip tines: To fold down,
push flip tines downward with gentle
pressure. To fold up, push flip tines
into an upright position until the
holder engages in the notch.
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* optional feature which may or may
not be included with your
dishwasher.
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My Way Rack™ *
This third rack is ideal for small
bowls, spatulas and other oversized
tools for improved cleaning and
easier loading and unloading.
Arrange cutlery in cutlery insert.
* optional feature which may or may
not be included with your
dishwasher.
Cup shelves
The cup shelves and the space
underneath them can be used for
small cups or for larger serving
utensils. They also serve as
stemware supports.~ "Loading
patterns for upper rack" on page 19
Extra tall item sprinkler*
If an item is too tall to be placed in
the lower rack 9* even with the
upper rack 12 in the raised
position, remove the empty upper
rack 12 by pulling it out of the
dishwasher until it stops. Pull the
front of the rack upward and outward
until the rack will not slide out
anymore. Then lift it up and away
from the dishwasher, until the rollers
are completely free of the roller
guides (A).
Set the upper rack 12 aside and
push the roller guides (A) back into
the dishwasher. Insert the extra tall
item sprinkler (B) into the upper rack
spray outlet (C) and turn the sprinkler
clockwise to lock into position.
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en-us Loading the Dishwasher
Note: Keep the vent hole 1J on the
tub’s left side clear by placing tall
items such as plastic cutting boards
and tall baking sheets on the lower
rack’s right side or center.
NOTICE
To avoid dishwasher damage, do not
reinstall the upper rack 12 without
removing the extra tall item
sprinkler (B).
* optional feature which may or may
not be included with your
dishwasher.
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Loading the Dishwasher en-us
Removing/Installing third
rack
Installing third rack 1*
1. Pull out third rack rails all the
way (1).
2. Insert third rack at an angle. Make
sure that the stopper hooks of
both rails slide in between the
holding hooks and the lower
rollers of the third rack (2).
3. Slide third rack in and lift the
upper rollers over the front
stopper hooks of both rails (3).
4. Push in third rack (4).
Removing third rack 1*
1. Pull out third rack all the way (1).
2. Lift upper rollers over the stopper
hooks of both rails (2).
3. Pull third rack out forward and
upward so that the holding hooks
and the lower rollers of the rack
slide over the stopper hooks of
both rails (3).
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en-us Loading the Dishwasher
Removing/Installing upper
rack with Rackmatic®
Installing upper rack 12
1. Pull out upper rack rails all the
way (1).
2. Insert upper rack at an angle.
Make sure that the stopper hooks
of both rails slide in between the
upper and lower rollers on the
rear side of the rack (2).
3. Slide upper rack in and lift the
upper rollers over the front
stopper hooks of both rails (3).
4. Push in upper rack (4).
Removing upper rack 12
1. Pull out upper rack all the way (1).
2. Lift front rollers over the stopper
hook of the rail (2).
3. Pull out upper rack forwards and
upwards so that the upper and
lower rollers of the rack slide over
the stopper hooks of both
rails (3).
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Detergent en-us
. Detergent
Use only detergent specifically
designed for dishwashers. For best
results, use fresh powdered
dishwashing detergent or detergent
tabs.
Det er gent
NOTICE
To avoid damage to dishwasher or
dishware:
■
Do not use hand dishwashing
products in your dishwasher.
■
Do not use too much detergent if
your water is soft. Using too much
detergent with soft water may
cause etching in glassware and
fine china.
■
To best protect glassware, use a
wash cycle with low temperatures
or a specific glass-care cycle
(depending on the model) and
use a detergent that includes etch
protection.
This dishwasher uses less water than
most, therefore, less detergent is
required. With soft water,
1 tablespoon (15 ml) of detergent
will clean most loads. The detergent
dispenser cup has lines that measure
detergent to 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
and 1.75 tablespoons (25 ml).
3 tablespoons (45 ml) of detergent
will completely fill the detergent
dispenser.
Note: If you do not know the
hardness of your water supply, use
15 ml of detergent. Increase the
amount if necessary to the least
amount required to get your
kitchenware clean.
Use the measuring lines in the
detergent dispenser cup as a guide
to measure the amount of detergent
recommended in the following table.
Wash Cycle
Hard Water/
Heavy Soil
Medium Water/
Medium Soil
Soft Water/
Little Soil
Heavy
3 tbsp
(45 ml)
3 tbsp
(45 ml)
1.75 - 3 tbsp
(25 - 45 ml)
Auto
1.75 - 3 tbsp
(25 - 45 ml)
1.75 tbsp
(25 ml)
1 - 1.75 tbsp
(15 - 25 ml)
Glass
1.75 - 3 tbsp
(25 - 45 ml)
1 - 1.75 tbsp
(15 - 25 ml)
1 tbsp
(15 ml)
Eco
1.75 - 3 tbsp
(25 - 45 ml)
1 - 1.75 tbsp
(15 - 25 ml)
1 tbsp
(15 ml)
Normal
1.75 - 3 tbsp
(25 - 45 ml)
1.75 tbsp
(25 ml)
1 - 1.75 tbsp
(15 - 25 ml)
Speed60®
1.75 tbsp
(25 ml)
1 - 1.75 tbsp
(15 - 25 ml)
1 tbsp
(15 ml)
Express
1.75 tbsp
(25 ml)
1 - 1.75 tbsp
(15 - 25 ml)
1 tbsp
(15 ml)
Rinse
none
none
none
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en-us Detergent
Adding detergent
1. If the detergent dispenser 9: is
still closed, push the button 9B
to open it.
Note: Make sure the detergent
PD[
WEVS PO
WEVS PO
WEVS PO
dispenser is dry and clear of
detergent residue.
Dosage: see manufacturer’s
instructions on the packaging.
3. Close the lid by placing the finger
on the lid as shown. Slide the lid
closed until it clicks.
2. When using detergent tabs, lay
them such that they do not come
in contact with the cover, insert a
detergent tab flat, not on its side.
&/,&.
Note: Do not place detergent
tabs or utensils in the detergent
tab tray 1B. Place tabs or other
detergent forms directly in the
detergent dispenser 9:.
The detergent dispenser will open
automatically at the ideal time for
the set cycle. The powder or liquid
detergent is distributed in the
appliance and is dissolved,
detergent tabs will fall into the
detergent tab tray 1B where it
dissolves during the cycle.
Pour detergent into the dry
detergent dispenser 9: only.
Add detergent. Do not overfill the
detergent dispenser.
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Tip: If the dishware is only lightly
soiled, slightly less than the indicated
amount of detergent is usually
adequate.
Dishwasher Cycles en-us
/ Dishwasher Cycles
Di shwasher Cycl es
Wash cycle
Recommended use
Possible wash cycle option
Heavy
Best for cleaning items with baked-on
food or grease. These dishes would
normally require soaking or hand
scouring.
all
Auto
Smartest cycle, with most flexible soil
all
sensing, which is ideal for mixed dishware
and food soils.
Eco*
The Eco cycle uses less energy with lower all
temperatures and a shorter cycle length .
Perfect for lightly soiled dishes.
Glass*
Best for delicate dishes and glasses, the Delay
Glass cycle lowers temperature and cycle Half Load
length to decrease energy usage.
CrystalDry™
Normal
Recommended for daily, regular or typical all
(see note at
use to completely wash a full load of
Note: In order to obtain optimal
bottom of table) normally soiled dishes.
performance with minimum energy
consumption, it is recommended to
disable all available options and
settings, except Auto Power Off - set
to ˜:‹‚
Speed60®
Cleans freshly soiled dishes with easy to
remove soils.
This cycle reduces cycle time while still
including drying.
Express
Cleans lightly soiled dishes and reduces Delay
overall wash time. Use this cycle to clean
glasses and dessert dishware that may
need to be reused at the same event.
Rinse
Use this cycle if you need to rinse dishes
to avoid odors. Place unrinsed dishes
inside the dishwasher and select the
Rinse cycle. Uses less water than hand
rinsing and very low energy.
Delay
Delay
*the number of wash cycles and options depends on the features of your dishwasher
Note: The Energy Guide label was based on the Normal soil sensing cycle as
follows: The unit was tested without any rinse aid (liquid) in the rinse aid
dispenser 92. A single dose of detergent was inserted into the detergent
dispenser 9:, with no detergent being used in the prewash. The unit was not
subjected to truncated testing per the definitions in the test procedure. We
recommend that dish loads such as the one in the energy certification test
have the rack position set in the highest position.
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en-us Dishwasher Cycle Options
0 Dishwasher Cycle
Options
Di shwasher Cycl e Opt i ons
Delay
Allows you to delay the start time of
your dishwasher up to 24 hours.
Half Load
Can reduce water consumption when
washing small, lightly soiled loads
that fill approximately half or less of
the dishwasher’s capacity.
Delicate
This option’s reduced time and
temperature are best for lightly soiled
items with easy to remove food soils.
The option also reduces the
likelihood of cloudy glasses. Rinse
aid is recommended for the high
gloss drying function (even when
using combination detergents).
Sanitize
Increases the temperatures and
retains them for an extra long time to
obtain a defined disinfecting
performance. Continuous use of this
function increases the hygiene status.
This additional option is ideal for
cleaning items such as chopping
boards and baby bottles.
“Sanitized” will appear in the display
window when sanitation requirements
are met. Using the Sanitize option
may also improve drying. There is a
slight increase in energy
consumption.
CrystalDry™
Patented CrystalDry™ technology
thoroughly dries dishes and plastics
such as baby bottles and food
storage containers. Natural minerals
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transform moisture into heat up to
176F to get dishes, even plastics
60% drier.*
* Based on aggregate average
drying performance of Bosch
Dishwashers with CrystalDry™ on
combined household load including
plastics, glass, steel, and porcelain
as compared to Bosch Dishwashers
with PureDry. Drying performance
may vary by dish type.
Eco *
The “Eco” function can be used to
reduce water and energy
consumption. The running time is
extended for optimum cleaning and
drying results.
ExtraScrub*
This option increases pressure and
temperature in the lower rack for
intensive cleaning.
Dishwasher Cycle Options en-us
Wash Cycle Information
To save energy, this dishwasher has
EcoSense where the sensors in the
dishwasher automatically adjust the
cycle length, temperature and water
changes based on the amount of
food soil and the incoming water
temperature. The “Smart Control”
Heavy
Auto
Glass
makes decisions that can cause the
cycle time and water usage to adjust
intermittently. Wash cycle times are
based on 120°F (49° C) water
supply. If your household water
supply is different than 120°F
(49° C), your dishwasher’s cycle
times may be impacted.
Normal Eco
Cycle
time
min.
110 -135
105 -129 75- 85
130 -135 75-85
Water
usage
gal/L
4.9-6.4/
18.6-24.2
3.4-6.4/ 2.4-3.9/
12.9-24.1 9.0-14.6
2.3-5.5/
8.8-21
Wash
temp.
°F/°C
Rinse
temp.
°F/°C
Speed60 Express Rinse
®
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9
2.4-3.9/ 3.8/
18.6-24.6 14.3
2.8/
10.5
1.1/
4.1
151-160/
66-71
127-140/ 113-122/ 113-131 113-122/ 122/
53-60
45-50
/
45-50
50
45-58
113/
45
incoming
151/
66
136/
58
122/
50
136/
58
158/
70
124/
51
incoming
70- 80
100-105 70- 80
N/A
N/A
N/A
122/
50
60
Half Load
Cycle
time
min.
114
95-105
Water
usage
gal/L
4.7/
17.9
2.7-4.4/ 2.4-3.3/
10.2-16.5 9.2-14.5
2.9-3.7/
10.8-13.
9
2.4-3.3/
9.2-14.5
N/A
N/A
N/A
Rinse
temp.
°F/°C
151/
66
136/
58
122/
50
136/
58
145/
63
N/A
N/A
N/A
Cycle
time
min.
105-120
100-110
N/A
100-120 N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Water
usage
gal/L
4.9-6.4/
18.6-24.2
3.4-6.4/ N/A
12.9-24.1
2.3-5.5/
8.8-21.0
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Rinse
temp.
°F/°C
140/
60
122/
50
122/
50
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Delicate
N/A
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en-us Dishwasher Cycle Options
Heavy
Auto
Cycle
time
min.
125-150
125-150
Water
usage
gal/L
4.9-6.4/
18.6-24.2
Rinse
temp.
°F/°C
162/
72
Glass
Normal Eco
Speed60 Express Rinse
®
Sanitize
N/A
150-155 N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
3.4-6.4/ N/A
12.9-24.1
2.3-5.5/
8.8-21
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
162/
72
N/A
162/
72
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
90-100
145-150 90-100
N/A
N/A
N/A
Extra Scrub
Cycle
time
min.
125-150
120-145
Water
usage
gal/L
4.9-6.4/
18.6-24.2
3.5-6.4/ 2.4- 3.9/
13.13-24. 9.3-14.5
1
2.3-5.5/
8.8-21.0
2.4- 3.9/
9.3-14.5
N/A
N/A
N/A
Rinse
temp.
°F/°C
151/
66
136/
58
122/
50
136/
58
122/
50
N/A
N/A
N/A
105-115
160-165 105-115
N/A
N/A
N/A
CrystalDry™
Cycle
time
min.
140-165
135-159
Water
usage
gal/L
4.9-6.4/
18.6-24.2
3.4-6.4/ 2.4-3.9/
12.9-24.1 9.0-14.6
2.4-5.5/
8.8-21
2.4-3.9/
9.0-14.6
N/A
N/A
N/A
Rinse
temp.
°F/°C
153/
67
153/
67
135/
57
153/
67
135/
57
N/A
N/A
N/A
Cycle
time
min.
105-130
100-110
75-80
110-120 75-80
N/A
N/A
N/A
Water
usage
gal/L
4.9-6.4/
18.6-24.2
3.4-6.4
2.4-4.4/
12.9-24.1 9.0-16.6
2.3-5.5/
8.8-21.0
2.4-4.4/
9.0-16.6
N/A
N/A
N/A
Rinse
temp.
°F/°C
122/ 50
129/ 54
129/ 54
122/ 50
N/A
N/A
N/A
Eco
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122/ 50
Dishwasher Cycle Options en-us
Note: Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to meet the requirements of
Section 6 of the NSF/ANSI Standard for Residential Equipment for soil removal
and sanitization efficacy. There is no intention, either directly or indirectly, to
imply that all cycles have passed sanitization performance tests.
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en-us Operating the Dishwasher
1 Operating the
Dishwasher
Note: With hidden controls, the door
must be opened before changing
settings and closed after changing
settings.
Oper at i ng t he Di shwasher
9 WARNING
RISK OF INJURY!
To avoid risk of injury, always
use caution when opening the
door during or following a wash
cycle as hot water or steam
may escape. Do not fully open
the door until water noises have
stopped and steam has
subsided.
Protection against
unintentional operation
Your dishwasher is equipped with a
function that helps to prevent
unintentional operation (e.g. by
children).
After starting the dishwasher, the
dishwasher door has to be closed
within 4 seconds, otherwise the
operation will be paused. There will
be a signal on the control panel
advising you to press the Start button
again and close the door.
This function will be activated when:
■
pressing Start to begin a wash
cycle
■
setting Delay time and pressing
Start
■
opening the door while Delay time
is active
■
opening the door during a wash
cycle.
Note: This function cannot be
deactivated.
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AquaSensor
The AquaSensor is an optical
measuring device which measures
the cleanliness of the rinse water.
The AquaSensor is used according
to the wash cycle. If the AquaSensor
is active, “clean” rinse water can be
transferred to the next rinse and
water consumption can be reduced
by 0.8–1-5 gal (3–6 liters). If the
rinse water is not yet clear, the water
is drained and is replaced with fresh
water. In the automatic wash cycles
the temperature and running time
can also be adjusted to the degree of
soiling.
Switching the appliance on
1. Turn the water supply on fully.
2. Open the door.
3. Press the On/Off button (.
The display of the last selected
wash cycle flashes. This wash
cycle remains selected if no other
wash cycle button 0 is pressed.
The expected wash cycle duration
flashes on the display 8.
Select any desired option.
4. Press Start button P.
Wash cycle sequence starts.
Note: Your dishwasher is protected
against unintentional operation. If the
appliance door remains open for
more than 4 seconds after pressing
the Start button, the operation will be
paused. Press the Start button again
and close the appliance door.
Operating the Dishwasher en-us
Time display
Wash cycle end
When a wash cycle is selected the
remaining wash cycle time is shown
on the display 8.
The wash cycle time is determined
during the wash cycle by the water
temperature, the amount of dishes,
as well as the degree of soiling and
may vary (depending on the selected
wash cycle).
The wash cycle has ended when the
display 8 reads ‹:‹‹.
If the signal tone has been set, the
wash cylce end is also indicated by a
buzzer.
Delay Start
You can delay the start of the cycle in
one hour increments up to 24 hours.
œ:‹‚ 1 hour delay
œ:ƒ… 24 hours delay
To set Delay start:
1. Open the door and press the
On/Off button (. Select a cycle.
2. Press the Delay button from the
wash cycle options H until the
displayed time corresponds with
your requirements.
3. Press the Start button P to
activate Delay start.
To cancel Delay start:
1. Open the door and press the
Delay button until œ:‹‹ is
indicated on the digital
display 8.
2. Press the Start button P to
save setting.
›:‹‹
›:‹‚
›:‹ƒ
›:‹„
Off
low
medium
loud
To change the signal volume:
1. Open the door.
2. Press the On/Off button (.
3. Hold down function key # and
press Start button P until the
display 8 indicates š:‹x (x can
be any number). Release both
buttons.
4. Press function key # until the
display shows ›:‹ƒ.
5. Press function key 3. Each time
the button is pressed the set
value increases by one level;
when it reaches the value ›:‹„,
the display jumps back to ›:‹‹
(off).
6. Press Start button P to save
the setting.
Note: Your dishwasher is protected
against unintentional operation. If the
appliance door remains open for
more than 4 seconds after pressing
the Start button, the operation will be
paused. Press the Start button again
and close the appliance door.
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en-us Operating the Dishwasher
Auto power off
This setting determines the length of
time the control panel stays
illuminated after the cycle is
complete. To save energy the
recommended setting is ˜:‹‚.
This setting can be adjusted from
˜:‹‹ to ˜:‹ƒ.
˜:‹‹ dishwasher does not turn off
automatically
˜:‹‚ dishwasher turns off
automatically after 1 minute
˜:‹ƒ dishwasher turns off
automatically after
120 minutes (2 hours)
To change the setting:
1. Press the On/Off button (.
2. Hold down the function key #
and press the Start button P
until the display 8 indicates
š:‹x (x can be any number).
3. Release both buttons.
4. Press the function key # until
the display 8 indicates ˜:‹x.
5. Press the function key 3 until
the display corresponds with your
requirements.
6. Press the Start button P.
Switching off the appliance
Short time after the end of the wash
cycle:
1. Press On/Off button (.
2. Remove the dishes when they
have cooled down.
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9 WARNING
RISK OF INJURY!
To avoid risk of injury, always
use caution when opening the
door during or following a wash
cycle as hot water or steam
may escape. Do not fully open
the door until water noises have
stopped and steam has
subsided.
Interrupting the wash cycle
9 CAUTION
Expansion (overpressure) may
cause the appliance door to
open and/or water to escape! If
the door was opened on an
appliance which has a hot water
connection or is heated, always
leave the door ajar for several
minutes and then close.
1. Open the door.
2. Switch off On/Off switch (.
The LED’s go out. The wash cycle
is saved.
3. To continue the wash cycle,
switch on the On/Off switch (
again.
4. Close the door.
Note: Your dishwasher is protected
against unintentional operation. If the
appliance door remains open for
more than 4 seconds after pressing
the Start button, the operation will be
paused. Press the Start button again
and close the appliance door.
Operating the Dishwasher en-us
Terminating the wash cycle
(Reset)
1. Press and hold Start button P
for approximately 3 seconds until
the display reads ‹:‹‚.
2. Wait about 1 minute while the
dishwasher drains.
3. Press On/Off button (.
You may now power the dishwasher
back on and begin a new cycle if
desired.
Ter mi nat i ng t he wash cycl e
Changing the wash cycle
When the Start button ( has been
pressed, the wash cycle cannot be
changed. The only way a wash cycle
can be changed is by terminating the
wash cycle (Reset).
InfoLight® *
While the wash cycle is running, a
light spot shines on the floor under
the appliance door.
Do not open the appliance door until
the light point is no longer visible on
the floor.
If the appliance door is not
completely closed, the light spot
flashes*.
If the appliance is installed at
eye-level, with flush furniture front, the
light point is not visible.
In darkened rooms, some light
scattering may be visible. This is
normal and cannot be changed.
You can switch the Infolight on or off.
‚:‹‹
‚:‹‚
Off
On
To change the setting:
1. Open the door.
2. Press the On/Off button (.
3. Hold down function key # and
press Start button P until the
display 8 indicates š:‹x (x can
be any number). Release both
buttons.
4. Press function key # until the
display shows ‚:‹‚.
5. Press the function key 3 to
switch the InfoLight® feature on
‚:‹‚ or off ‚:‹‹.
6. Press Start button P to save
the setting.
* optional feature which may or may
not be included with your
dishwasher.
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en-us Operating the Dishwasher
TimeLight® (Optical display
while the wash cycle is
running) *
While wash cycle is running, an
optical display (time remaining
alternating with cycle indicator
images) is projected onto the floor
under the appliance door.
You can switch the optical display on
à:‹‚ or off à:‹‹.
All time remaining displays
!
Bosch® logo
Pre-rinse
Cleaning
Rinsing
Drying
Cycle end
* optional feature which may or may
not be included with your
dishwasher.
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Intensive drying
The final rinse uses a higher
temperature which improves the
drying result. The cycle time may
increase slightly. (Caution if utensils
are delicate!)
This feature has two settings:
š:‹‹ Off
š:‹‚ On
1. Open the door.
2. Press the On/Off button (.
3. Hold down function key # and
press Start button P until the
display 8 indicates š:x (x can
be any number).
4. Release both buttons.
5. Press function key # until the
display 8 indicates the factory
set value š:‹‹.
6. Press function key 3 to switch
the Extra dry feature on š:‹‚ or
off š:‹‹.
7. Press Start button P to save
setting.
Care and Maintenance en-us
2 Care and
Maintenance
A regular inspection and
maintenance of your machine will
help to prevent faults. This saves time
and prevents future problems.
NOTICE
■
Car e and Mai nt enance
■
■
Cleaning the dishwasher
■
■
■
■
■
Regularly wipe the front of the
appliance with a damp cloth water and a small amount of
liquid soap is adequate.
For black stainless steel and
anti-fingerprint surfaces, use a
soft, dry towel. For stubborn dirt,
use warm water diluted with a
non-abrasive, mild cleansing
soap. Never use stainless steel
polish.
For stainless steel appliances
(excluding black stainless and
anti-fingerprint), use a stainless
steel polish to seal and protect
the surface.
Clean the outer edges of the
inside door panel regularly to
remove debris that may collect
from normal loading. If spots
begin to appear on the stainless
steel, make sure the rinse aid
dispenser is full and functioning
properly.
Clean the door seal regularly with
a damp cloth to remove food
particles that may collect from
normal loading and cause odor. A
soiled door seal may not seal
properly.
■
Never use a steam cleaner to
clean your dishwasher. The
manufacturer is not liable for any
resulting damage.
Do not use sponges as they could
scratch the surfaces.
Do not use bleach-based wipes
as they could damage the surface
or printing.
Never use stainless steel polish
on a black stainless finish or
anti-fingerprint surfaces.
9 WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSION!
■
When cleaning your
dishwasher with any
cleaning agent, remove all
cookware, utensils or any
foreign material from inside.
Some cleaning agents are
highly acidic and/or caustic
alkaline, which can cause
hydrogen gas to form if
aluminum material is also
inside the dishwasher tub.
Hydrogen gas is explosive.
9 WARNING
Use caution when removing
parts for cleaning as some
debris may be sharp.
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en-us Care and Maintenance
Filters
The Bosch® filter system 1j is
designed to prevent the need to
pre-rinse normally attached food soils
from your dishes. Simply scrape
leftover food soils off of dishware
before loading. This process will
conserve time, water and the energy
require to heat your household water
supply.
Your dishwasher filter system is
designed to filter 100% of the water
entering the spray arms to provide a
continuous supply of clean water to
remove food soils from your
dishware.
Filter components
The filter system 1j consists of
three parts.
$
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&
A
B
C
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Large Object Trap
Prevents objects that should not
be placed in your dishwasher
from damaging the dishwasher
pump system or clogging your
household drain.
Flat Fine Filter
Prevents food particles from
entering the wash chamber and
directs particles toward the micro
filter.
Micro Filter
Directs the smallest of particles
to the household plumbing drain.
Cleaning intervals
The filter system 1j is designed to
minimize maintenance while
providing premium cleaning
performance and minimum energy
consumption.
Depending on use habits and water
hardness, the filter system will require
some maintenance to sustain
premium cleaning performance.
Your filter system may need to be
cleaned when:
■
You notice food soils remaining
on the filter system or objects
trapped in the Large Object Trap.
■
A drop in cleaning performance
or a gritty film forms on the
dishware.
When washing normally attached
food soils that have been scraped
before loading, in a household that
runs the dishwasher every other day,
your filter should be cleaned:
Cleaning
interval
Use this setting,
3 times a year
if you rinse before loading
4 times a year
if you only scrape before
loading
6 times a year
if you do not rinse or scrape
before loading
12 times a year if you have hard water
Note: Clean the filter after washing
loads with large amounts of food
soils or loads with a heavy starch
content, like potatoes and pasta, to
maintain optimal performance.
Care and Maintenance en-us
To check or clean the filter system:
Spray arms
1. Unscrew the Large Object Trap as
illustrated and remove the entire
filter system.
Check spray arms 1:, 1Z for
grease and limescale deposits. If you
find such deposits:
■
Fill detergent dispenser 9: with
detergent and start the appliance
without utensils in the cycle with
the highest rinsing temperature.
~ "Wash Cycle Information"
on page 33
■
Clean the appliance with
detergents/appliance cleaners
which are particularly suitable for
use with dishwashers.
■
Unscrew the upper spray arm
1: and pull off the lower spray
1Z arm as shown. Inspect for
deposits.
2. Remove the microfilter from the
fine filter for easier cleaning.
3. Rinse the filters under running
water and use a soft brush to
clean.
Note: do not use abrasive
brushes or steel wool, etc., as
they may damage the filter.
4. Reinstall the filter system in
reverse sequence and lock into
place by screwing the Large
Object Trap until the marking
arrows align.
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en-us Care and Maintenance
Drain pump
■
Large food remnants in the rinsing
water not retained by the filters may
block the waste water pump. In this
case:
■
Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
■
Remove the filters. ~ "Filters"
on page 42
■
Scoop out standing water - use a
sponge if necessary.
■
Using a spoon, pry off the pump
cover until it clicks, then grip the
cover and pull upward until it
resists and then pull forward.
■
Place cover in the original
position, press down and engage.
Reinstall filters.
Note: The drain pump will not work
properly if the drain pump cover is
not snapped in completely until it
clicks.
Preparing your unit for
vacation
NOTICE
Before leaving for vacation during
warmer weather, besides turning off
the main valve, also turn off water
supply at the nearest point to the
dishwasher. Do not leave soiled
dishware in unit and leave door
slightly open. During colder weather,
please follow the instructions for
winterizing your unit below.
Winterizing your unit
NOTICE
&OLFN
■
Check inner compartment and
remove any foreign objects.
9
WARNING
Use caution when removing
parts for cleaning as some
debris may be sharp.
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If your dishwasher will be unused for
a period of time in a location that
experiences freezing temperatures
(holiday home or through a vacation
period), have your dishwasher
winterized by a professional service.
Troubleshooting en-us
3 Troubleshooting
Dishwashers may occasionally
exhibit problems that are unrelated to
a malfunction of the dishwasher itself.
Tr oubl esho t i ng
Dishwasher
does not start.
The following information may help
you with a dishwasher problem
without involving a repair
professional.
Door may be ajar or not be properly Close door securely until door latch clicks.
latched.
No power to the dishwasher
(display won’t come on). Fuse may
have been blown, circuit breaker
may have tripped, power cord may
have been unplugged or
dishwasher may have been turned
off.
Replace blown fuse or reset tripped circuit
breaker. Plug power cord into outlet
securely. Press the on/off button ( to
turn the dishwasher on.
Can’t select a wash cycle since the Reset the dishwasher by pressing and
previous wash cycle may not have holding the START button for at least three
seconds.
finished or the dishwasher hasn’t
been reset.
Delay start or Child lock may be
activated.
Reset Delay start or Child lock functions
(refer to the appropriate section in this
manual). ~ "Delay Start" on page 37
The door may have been closed
without selecting a wash cycle.
Select a wash cycle and close the door.
Water supply may not be turned on Check and turn on water supply.
or connected.
Wash cycle
won’t resume
after door was
opened and
closed.
The door has been open for more
than 4 seconds after pressing the
Start button.
Press Start button again and close the
dishwasher door within 4 seconds (see
“Protection against unintentional operation”
section in this manual).
Display does
not illuminate.
A fuse may have been blown or
circuit breaker tripped.
Check the fuse or circuit breaker box and
replace the fuse or reset the breaker if
necessary.
Ensure door is properly latched and
Door not closed or latched.
Note: For models with controls on completely closed.
top of the door, the display only
illuminates when the door is opened
and controls are visible.
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en-us Troubleshooting
Dishwasher
runs a long
time.
Incoming water is not warm
enough.
Before starting a cycle, run hot water faucet
at the sink closest to the dishwasher.
Cycle time depends on wash cycle Scrape food off of dishes and use less
intensive wash cycles.
chosen and amount of soil on
dishes (dishwasher sensors
increase cycle times to ensure
dishes are clean when heavy soil is
detected).
Rinse aid dispenser 92 is empty, Add rinse aid and change rinse aid setting
depending on water hardness.
or rinse aid setting = 0. Without
rinse aid, wash cycle defaults to
longest time with most number of
washes and rinses.
Dishes aren’t
clean enough
Removable
spots or
streaks on
glasses and
silverware.
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Dishwasher is connected to cold
water supply.
Connect dishwasher to hot water supply.
Spray arms are blocked or
misaligned where they cannot
rotate freely.
Make sure spray arms 1:, 1Z can
rotate freely.
Little or no water spray due to
clogged spray arm nozzle.
Clean out spray arm nozzles and filters of all
debris and obstructions. ~ "Spray arms"
on page 43
Little or no water spray due to
clogged or misaligned filters 1j.
Clean filters and make sure they’re installed
correctly. ~ "Filter components"
on page 42
Dishes are nested or placed too
closely together and racks are
overfilled.
Space dishes apart so spray jets can reach
the surface of the dishes and dishes don’t
contact each other. ~ "Loading the
Dishwasher" on page 17
Improper or ineffective wash cycle
or detergent used.
Choose a more intensive wash cycle and
use appropriate dishwasher detergents.
~ "Wash Cycle Information" on page 33
Detergent is made less effective
due to hard water.
Install a water softener and choose a more
intensive wash cycle.
Too much rinse aid causes streaks Add rinse aid and check rinse aid setting
(recommended setting 4-5). ~ "Rinse Aid"
and too little rinse aid can cause
on page 15
spots.
Mineral deposits from hard water.
Install a water softener.
Water from top (3rd) or upper rack Unload lower rack 1st, upper rack 2nd and
dripped on racks below.
top (3rd) rack last.
Troubleshooting en-us
Dishes not dry. Rinse aid dispenser 92 is empty Add rinse aid or adjust setting - the use of
or incorrect rinse aid amount is set. rinse agent improves drying, use the Auto
cycle, use the Sanitize option.
Extra Dry heat option not chosen.*
Activate Extra Dry heat option.*
Water collected in depressions on
the dishes and silverware.
Arrange dishes in upper rack to slope so
water can drain.
Door was opened or dishes
removed before wash cycle was
completed.
Wait until wash cycle ends before opening
door or removing dishes.
Plastics don’t absorb heat like
cutlery or china and don’t dry as
well.
Use more intensive wash cycles (with hotter
rinse water) or activate Extra Dry heat
option.*
Silverware not arranged properly in Arrange silverware properly and separate
the silverware basket or top rack. them so they don’t contact each other.
Odor
Note: Water
testing is done
in the factory.
Occasionally
water may still
appear in
dishwasher at
purchase which
may create an
odor.
Food debris in the dishwasher
sump and door seal.
Dishwasher
isn’t filling with
water (or
“Check water
supply” display
occurs)
Clean sump filters, sump and door seal as
needed. ~ "Care and Maintenance"
on page 41
Food debris left on dishes too long. Run dishwasher more frequently.
Not using rinse aid or using
improper detergent.
Use rinse aid and the proper detergent.
Residual standing water in the
sump.
Make sure previous wash cycle has finished.
Drain line is clogged or drain hose
is kinked, clogged or blocked. Or
drain hose was not installed with a
high loop.
Unclog drain line or replace drain hose. Be
sure drain hose is installed with high-loop.
Note: If odor still persists, run the Normal/
Regular cycle until it flushes and interrupt
the cycle and place an 8 oz. cup of distilled
white vinegar solution on the upper rack and
then finish the cycle.
Water supply hose is kinked.
Install new supply hose (without kinks).
Previous wash cycle was not
completed or current wash cycle
was interrupted.
Complete wash cycle or reset dishwasher.
Delay start or Child lock may be
activated.
Reset Delay start or Child lock functions
(refer to the appropriate sections in this
manual).
Water supply line is clogged.
Unclog water line.
Water supply was turned off.
Fascia panel is Panel was cleaned with
discolored or
bleach-based wipes or abrasive
scratched.
cleaners/cleaning pads.
Turn on water supply.
Use mild detergents with soft damp cloth.
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en-us Troubleshooting
Noise from
dishes rattling
or water
striking tub
walls.
Load dishes properly into racks.
Dishes weren’t loaded properly,
allowing dishes to hit each other or ~ "Loading the Dishwasher" on page 17
spray arms.
Water leaks
from tub or
from around
door.
Suds from using the wrong
detergent (i.e. dish) or
overfilling/spilling rinse aid.
Light dishes or lightly loaded racks Load more dishes or distribute dishes more
evenly/securely in the dishwasher.
allow dishes to move or water
sprays to strike tubs.
Use an appropriate dishwasher detergent,
don’t overfill rinse aid and clean any spilled
rinse aid. If suds still persist, add one
tablespoon of vegetable oil and run the
desired cycle.
Door seal was misaligned or pulled Make sure the door seal is securely inserted
from its track.
into its track.
White
limescale on
dishes, tub,
racks or door.
Condensation vent is blocked.
Clean out vent and move tall items like trays
away from the vent.
Improper installation.
Have an authorized service professional
remount the dishwasher.
White residue coats dishwasher
interior and racks wheels squeak
from lime scale deposits in hard
water.
Use a dishwasher cleaner every few
months. If dishwasher has a water softener,
increase the setting.
Hard water kept 3 in 1 detergent or Use separate dishwasher detergent, rinse
Eco detergent from being effective. aid and dishwasher softener salt (if
dishwasher has a softener).
Under dosing of detergent.
Use more detergent or change to a more
effective detergent.
Rinse temperature is too low.
Select more intensive wash cycles with
higher washing temperatures.
Detergent
dispenser
cover will not
shut
Cover guides are blocked by sticky Remove detergent residue.~ "Detergent"
detergent residue.
on page 29
Unable to
select desired
cycle
Previous cycle not finished.
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~ "Operating the Dishwasher" on page 36
Troubleshooting en-us
Touch sensitive Water or other liquid on the surface.
keys not
activating
easily or
activating
without being
touched
Touch keys not being activated
properly.
* optional
feature which
may or may not
be included
with your
dishwasher.
Wiping the fascia with a wet cloth may
cause unwanted activation. wipe the fascia
with a soft, dry cloth when possible. If you
must use a damp cloth to clean, dry
immediately. Never pour water on the
controls.
Press the center of the touch key with the
flat area of your fingertip. A beep will sound
to indicate that the selection has been
made. Touching the keys lightly should
work.
Note: There is a built-in delay to prevent
someone from launching several actions at
once by accidentally wiping their hand (or a
cleaning cloth) across the control panel.
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en-us Customer Service
4 Customer Service
Your Bosch® dishwasher requires
no special care other than that
described in the Care and
Maintenance section of this manual.
If you are having a problem with your
dishwasher, before calling for service
please refer to the Troubleshooting
Guide section of the manual. If
service is necessary, contact your
dealer or installer or an authorized
service center. Do not attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Any
work performed by unauthorized
personnel may void the warranty.
If you are having a problem with your
Bosch® dishwasher and are not
pleased with the service you have
received, please take the following
steps until the problem is corrected
to your satisfaction:
Cust omer Ser vi ce
50
1. Call us at 1-800-944-2904
2. Contact Customer Service from
our web site:
www.bosch-home.com/us or
www.bosch-home.ca
3. Contact your installer or the
Bosch Authorized Service
Contractor in your area.
4. Write us:
BSH Home Appliances Corporation
1901 Main Street
Irvine, CA 92614
Please be sure to include your model
information as well as an explanation
of the problem and the date it
started. You will find the model and
serial number information on the
label located on the edge of the
dishwasher door. Please make a
copy of your invoice and keep it with
this manual. The customer may be
required to show proof of purchase
to validate warranty coverage.
Statement of Limited Product Warranty en-us
‡ Statement of Limited
Product Warranty
What this Warranty Covers
& Who it Applies to:
St at emnt of Li mi t ed Pr oduct War ant y
The limited warranty provided by
BSH Home Appliances Corporation
(BSH) in this Statement of Limited
Product Warranty applies only to
Bosch® dishwashers (“Product”)
sold to you, the first using purchaser,
provided that the Product was
purchased:
■
for your normal, household
(non-commercial) use, and has in
fact at all times only been used
for normal household purposes;
■
new at retail (not a display, “as
is”, or previously returned model),
and not for resale, or commercial
use; and
■
within the United States or
Canada, and has at all times
remained within the country of
original purchase. The warranties
stated herein apply only to the
first purchaser of the Product and
are not transferable.
Please make sure to return your
registration card; while not necessary
to effectuate warranty coverage, it is
the best way for BSH to notify you in
the unlikely event of a safety notice or
product recall.
How Long the Warranty
Lasts
BSH warrants that the Product is free
from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of three
hundred sixty five (365) days from
the date of purchase. The foregoing
timeline begins to run upon the date
of purchase, and shall not be stalled,
tolled, extended, or suspended, for
any reason whatsoever.
This Product is also warranted to be
free from cosmetic defects in
material and workmanship (such as
scratches of stainless steel,
paint/porcelain blemishes, chip,
dents, or other damage to the finish
of the Product), for a period of thirty
(30) days from the date of purchase
or closing date for new construction.
This cosmetic warranty excludes
slight color variations due to inherent
differences in painted and porcelain
parts, as well as differences caused
by kitchen lighting, product location,
or other similar factors. This
cosmetic warranty specifically
excludes any display, floor, “As Is”,
or “B” stock appliances.
Extended Limited Warranty
BSH also provides these additional
limited warranties:
■
5 year limited warranty on
electronics: BSH will repair or
replace any BSH microprocessor
or printed circuit board if it proves
to be defective in materials or
workmanship (excludes labor
charges).
■
5 year limited warranty on dish
racks: BSH will replace the upper
or lower dish rack (excluding rack
components), if the rack proves
defective in materials or
workmanship (excludes labor
charges).
■
Lifetime warranty against stainless
steel rust through: BSH will repair
or replace your dishwasher with
the same model or a current
model that is substantially
equivalent or better in
functionality, if the inner liner
should rust through (excludes
labor charges).
■
BSH will repair or replace the
stainless steel door if the door
should rust through (excludes
labor charges).
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en-us Statement of Limited Product Warranty
Repair/Replace as Your
Exclusive Remedy
During this warranty period, BSH or
one of its authorized service
providers will repair your Product
without charge to you (subject to
certain limitations stated herein) if
your Product proves to have been
manufactured with a defect in
materials or workmanship. If
reasonable attempts to repair the
Product have been made without
success, then BSH will replace your
Product (upgraded models may be
available to you, in the sole discretion
of BSH, for an additional charge). All
removed parts and components shall
become the property of BSH at its
sole option. All replaced and/or
repaired parts shall assume the
identity of the original part for
purposes of this warranty and this
warranty shall not be extended with
respect to such parts. BSH’s sole
liability and responsibility hereunder
is to repair manufacturer-defective
Product only, using a BSH-authorized
service provider during normal
business hours. For safety and
property damage concerns, BSH
highly recommends that you do not
attempt to repair the Product
yourself, or use an unauthorized
servicer; BSH will have no
responsibility or liability for repairs or
work performed by a non-authorized
servicer. If you choose to have
someone other than an authorized
service provider work on your
Product, THIS WARRANTY WILL
AUTOMATICALLY BECOME NULL
AND VOID. Authorized service
providers are those persons or
companies that have been specially
trained on BSH products, and who
possess, in the opinion of BSH, a
superior reputation for customer
service and technical ability (note
that they are independent entities
and are not agents, partners,
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affiliates or representatives of BSH).
Notwithstanding the foregoing, BSH
will not incur any liability, or have
responsibility, for the Product if it is
located in a remote area (more than
100 miles from an authorized service
provider) or is reasonably
inaccessible, hazardous, threatening,
or treacherous locale, surroundings,
or environment; in any such event, if
you request, BSH would still pay for
labor and parts and ship the parts to
the nearest authorized service
provider, but you would still be fully
liable and responsible for any travel
time or other special charges by the
service company, assuming they
agree to make the service call.
Out of Warranty Product
BSH is under no obligation, at law or
otherwise, to provide you with any
concessions, including repairs,
pro-rates, or Product replacement,
once this warranty has expired.
Statement of Limited Product Warranty en-us
Warranty Exclusions
The warranty coverage described
herein excludes all defects or
damage that are not the direct fault
of BSH, including without limitation,
one or more of the following:
■
Use of the Product in anything
other than its normal, customary
and intended manner (including
without limitation, any form of
commercial use, use or storage of
an indoor product outdoors, use
of the Product in conjunction with
air or water-going vessels);
■
Any party’s willful misconduct,
negligence, misuse, abuse,
accidents, neglect, improper
operation, failure to maintain,
improper or negligent installation,
tampering, failure to follow
operating instructions,
mishandling, unauthorized service
(including self-performed “fixing”
or exploration of the appliance’s
internal workings);
■
Adjustment, alteration or
modification of any kind;
■
A failure to comply with any
applicable state, local, city, or
county electrical, plumbing and/or
building codes, regulations, or
laws, including failure to install the
product in strict conformity with
local fire and building codes and
regulations;
■
Ordinary wear and tear, spills of
food, liquid, grease
accumulations, or other
substances that accumulate on,
in, or around the Product;
■
Any external, elemental and/or
environmental forces and factors,
including without limitation, rain,
wind, sand, floods, fires, mud
slides, freezing temperatures,
excessive moisture or extended
exposure to humidity, lightning,
power surges, structural failures
surrounding the appliance, and
acts of God.
In no event shall BSH have any
liability or responsibility whatsoever
for damage to surrounding property,
including cabinetry, floors, ceilings,
and other structures or objects
around the Product. Also excluded
from this warranty are Products on
which the serial numbers have been
altered, defaced, or removed; service
visits to teach you how to use the
Product, or visits where there is
nothing wrong with the Product;
correction of installation problems
(you are solely responsible for any
structure and setting for the Product,
including all electrical, plumbing or
other connecting facilities, for proper
foundation/flooring, and for any
alterations including without limitation
cabinetry, walls, floors, shelving,
etc.); and resetting of breakers or
fuses.
TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW,
THIS WARRANTY SETS OUT YOUR
EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES WITH
RESPECT TO PRODUCT, WHETHER
THE CLAIM ARISES IN CONTRACT
OR TORT (INCLUDING STRICT
LIABILITY, OR NEGLIGENCE) OR
OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY IS IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
ANY WARRANTY IMPLIED BY LAW,
WHETHER FOR MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL
BE EFFECTIVE ONLY FOR THE
PERIOD THAT THIS EXPRESS
LIMITED WARRANTY IS EFFECTIVE.
IN NO EVENT WILL THE
MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, “BUSINESS
LOSS”, AND/OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR EXPENSES,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
TIME AWAY FROM WORK, HOTELS
AND/OR RESTAURANT MEALS,
REMODELLING EXPENSES IN
EXCESS OF DIRECT DAMAGES
WHICH ARE DEFINITIVELY CAUSED
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EXCLUSIVELY BY BSH, OR
OTHERWISE. SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY
GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE. No attempt to
alter, modify or amend this warranty
shall be effective unless authorized in
writing by an officer of BSH Home
Appliances Corporation.
How to Obtain Warranty
Service
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
FOR YOUR PRODUCT, YOU
SHOULD CONTACT THE NEAREST
BSH AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CENTER, OR CALL 1-800-944-2904
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