Self Help - Bosch SHE66C Use And Care Manual

Self Help

Dishwashers may occasionally exhibit problems
that are unrelated to a malfunction of the
dishwasher itself. The following information may
help you with a dishwasher problem without your
having to call a repair person.
Dishes do not dry
The rinse agent dispenser may be empty.
necessary. Dishware drying can be accelerated
and enhanced by opening the dishwasher door
slightly and propping it open with the top rack.
not come on
A fuse may have blown or a circuit breaker
tripped. Check the fuse or circuit breaker at your
fuse box/breaker box and replace the fuse or
reset the breaker if necessary.
Dishwasher does not start
The dishwasher door may not be properly shut.
Make certain the dishwasher door is shut and
latched.
Dishwasher runs a long time
If the dishwasher completes the cycle, but the
run time seems exceptionally long, it may be
due to cold incoming water. Before starting the
dishwasher, open the hot water faucet at the
sink nearest the dishwasher. Run the water until
it runs hot, then turn off the water and start the
dishwasher.
Machine cycle does not advance to rinse
NOTE: The Installation Manual that came with
your dishwasher will help you with the following
instructions. The water supply line may be shut
off. Check the water supply valve and open it if
it's shut.
White spots left on dishes
More rinse agent is needed. Go to the Adding
Detergent and Rinse Agent section of this manual
for instructions on increasing the amount of rinse
agent dispensed.
Water not pumped from dishwasher
Make certain the drain hose isn't kinked, clogged,
or improperly installed. Make certain a portion
of the drain hose is at least 20 inches above the
Manual). Filters may be clogged. Make certain
and Maintenance section of this manual). The
kitchen sink drain may be clogged; you may
need a plumber rather than a serviceman for the
dishwasher. If an air gap is installed at sink, it
may be clogged.
Detergent dispenser cover will not shut
You may not be correctly shutting the detergent
should be cancelled. Go to the Adding Detergent
and Rinse Agent section of this manual for
instructions on shutting the detergent dispenser
cover. Go to the Operating the Dishwasher
section of this manual for instructions on
canceling a cycle.
Streaks on glassware
Too much rinse agent is being dispensed. Go to
the Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent section
of this manual for instructions on decreasing the
amount of rinse agent dispensed.
Rattling noises
Utensils may not be properly arranged.
Suds in dishwasher
You may have used the wrong type of
dishwashing detergent. Use only automatic
dishwasher detergents.
Unsatisfactory washing results
• Incorrect amount of detergent.
• Utensils incorrectly arranged or rack
overloaded.
• Spray arm rotation blocked by utensils.
• Spray arm nozzles need cleaning.
• Unsuitable cycle selected.
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