Self Help - Bosch SHE7PT5xUC Series Operating Instructions Manual

Self Help
Dishwashers may occasionally exhibit problems that are unrelated to a mal-
function of the dishwasher itself. The following information may help you
with a dishwasher problem without involving a repair professional.
Dishwasher
does not
start
Display
does not
illuminate
Dishwasher
seems to
run a long
time
Detergent
dispenser
cover will
not shut
Unable to
select
desired
cycle
1. Door may not be properly
latched
2. Unit may not be turned on
3. Unit not reset or previous cycle
not completed
4. Delay start engaged
5. Interruption of electrical power
supply to dishwasher or blown
fuse.
6. The door may have been closed
without first selecting a cycle
7. Water supply may not be turned on
1. A fuse may have been blown or
circuit breaker tripped
2. Door not closed or latched
Note: For models with controls on
top of the door, the display only illu-
minate when the door is opened and
controls are visible.
1. Shut the door completely until you
hear a click
2. Press the main power switch to
turn unit on
3. To reset, refer to "Cancel a Cycle"
section in this manual
4. To reset, refer to "Delay Start"
section in this manual
5. Check circuit breaker
6. Select a cycle and close the door
(for hidden controls only).
7. Check and turn on water supply
1. Check the fuse or circuit breaker
box and replace the fuse or reset the
breaker if necessary
2. Ensure door is properly latched
and completely closed
1. Incoming water is not warm
enough
2. Cycle time can vary due to soil
and water conditions
3. Rinse aid dispenser is empty
4. Dishwasher connected to cold
water supply
Note: Refer to "Wash Cycle Informa-
tion" section in this manual for typi-
cal cycle lengths
1. Improper operation of detergent
cover
2. Previous cycle has not been fin-
ished or rest or cycle or inter-
rupted
1. Before starting a cycle, run hot
water faucet at the sink closest to
the dishwasher
2. Sensors in the dishwasher auto-
matically increase the cycle time to
ensure a good wash when heavy soil
is detected
3. Add rinse aid
4. Verify dishwasher is connected to
hot water supply plumbing
1. Refer to "Adding Detergent and
Rinse Aid" section of the manual for
instructions on opening and closing
the dispenser
2. Refer to the "Operating the Dish-
washer" section of the manual
1. Previous cycle has not finished 1. Refer to the "Operating the Dish-
washer" section of the manual
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