Self Help - Bosch SHI 4300 Use And Care Manual

SELF-HELP
Dishwashers may exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. The
following table may serve to answer your question about a problem you are having without having to
call a repair person.
PROBLEM
Dishes do not dry
Indicator light(s) do
not come on
Dishwasher does not
start
Dishwasher runs a long If the dishwasher completes the cycle, but the run time seems
time
Machine cycle does
not advance to rinse
Water not pumped
from dishwasher
Detergent dispenser
lid will not close
Lower spray arm does Remove lower spray arm and clean arm and spray arm mounts.
not rotate freely
White deposits left on
dishes
Streaks on glassware
Rattling noises
Suds in dishwasher
Unsatisfactory
washing result
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
Rinse-aid dispenser is empty. Fill rinse-aid dispenser.
A fuse may have blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
reset circuit breaker at your fuse box/breaker box.
Door of dishwasher not properly closed. Close dishwasher making
sure that door latches.
exceptionally long it is probably due to cold incoming water. To avoid
this problem it is recommended that before starting the dishwasher:
open the hot water faucet at the sink nearest the dishwasher and
run the water until it runs hot. Then turn off the water and start the
dishwasher.
Water line is closed or inlet filter is blocked. Open water valve and/or
check inlet filter.
Kink in drain hose. Filter clogged. Kitchen sink clogged. Air gap (type
installed at sink) clogged. Check drain hose and fine and coarse
filters (see section titled CARE and CLEANING). Check kitchen sink to
make sure it is draining well. If problem is kitchen sink not draining
you may need a plumber rather than a serviceman for the dishwasher.
A program was not completely finished.
Too little rinse-aid.
Too much rinse-aid used.
Utensils not properly arranged.
Incorrect type of detergent used. Use only automatic dishwasher
detergents.
• Incorrect amount of detergent or rinse agent.
• Utensils incorrectly arranged or rack overloaded.
• Wash arm rotation blocked by utensils.
• Filters not properly fitted into position.
• Clogged nozzles in wash arm(s)
• Unsuitable program selected.
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