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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SPX68B55UC [en-us] User manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    en-us Table of contents 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY 9 Rinse aid system ....   20 INSTRUCTIONS....  4 9.1 Rinse aid...... 20 1.1 Safety definitions.... 4 9.2 Setting the amount of 1.2 General information.... 4 rinse aid ...... 20 1.3 Intended use ...... 5 9.3 Switching the rinse aid system off ......
  • Page 3 en-us 14 Home Connect™ .....  30 20.3 Extended Warranty ... 51 14.1 Home Connect™ quick 20.4 Repair/Replace as Your start........ 31 Exclusive Remedy .... 52 14.2 Home Connect™ 20.5 Out of Warranty Product... 52 settings ...... 31 20.6 Warranty Exclusions .. 52 14.3 Remote start .... 31 20.7 Obtaining Warranty 14.4 Remote Diagnostics .. 32...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire and injury to persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed including those in the following pages.

  • Page 5: Intended Use

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ¡ Severe product damage and/or injury could result from the use of un- qualified service technicians or non-original parts. All repairs must be performed by an authorized service provider using only original equip- ment factory replacement parts.

  • Page 6: Safe Use

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor. Check with an authorized electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded. 1.6 Safe use Follow these safety instructions when using the appliance. WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury, observe the following.
  • Page 7 en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To avoid risk of injury, when loading items to be washed, observe the fol- lowing. 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.

  • Page 8: Risk To Children

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1.7 Risk to children Follow these safety instructions if there are children in your home. WARNING To reduce risk of injury to children, observe the following. ▶ Do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher. ▶...

  • Page 9: Preventing

    Preventing material damage en-us 2 Preventing 3 Environmental Preventing material damage Environmental protection and energy-saving material damage protection and energy-saving Preventing material damage 2.1 Safe use Environmental protection and energy-saving 3.1 Saving energy Follow the instructions when using the appliance. If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less power NOTICE: and water.

  • Page 10: Appliance

    en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 4 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 4.1 Appliance Here you can find an overview of the parts of your appliance. Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number → ...
  • Page 11 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us Detergent tab collecting During the wash cycle, detergent tabs tray automatically drop out of the detergent dispenser into the tab collecting tray, where they can dissolve fully. Upper rack Upper rack Silverware drawer Silverware drawer →  Page 18 Cup shelf Cup shelf → ...
  • Page 12 en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance ON/OFF button Switching on the appliance and reset button →  Page 27 Switching off the appliance Terminating the wash cycle →  Page 28 Cycle buttons Cycles Rinse aid refill indicator Rinse aid system →  Page 20 WLAN display Home Connect → ...
  • Page 13 Dishwasher Cycles en-us 5 Dishwasher Cycles Dishwasher Cycles You can find an overview of the cycles that can be selected here. Differ- Dishwasher Cycles ent cycles, which can be found on the control panel of your appliance, are available depending on the appliance configuration. The running time may vary depending on the cycle selected.
  • Page 14 en-us Dishwasher Cycles Cycle Purpose Cycle sequence Usage 1) Hour/min. 2) Electrical/ 3) Water/gal Normal Dishware: Most economical cycle: ¡ 1) 2:10 - ¡ Cleaning mixed ¡ Pre-Rinse  2:15 dishware and ¡ 2) 0.620 - ¡ Cleaning 122 °F – silverware.  0.660 131 °F Level of soiling:...

  • Page 15: Energy Guide

    Dishwasher Cycles en-us Cycle Purpose Cycle sequence Usage 1) Hour/min. 2) Electrical/ 3) Water/gal Favorite ¡ 1) 0:10 -  0:10 ¡ 2) 0.050 -  0.050 ¡ 3) 1.0 - 1.0 When programs have been down- 5.1 Energy Guide loaded to the appliance, the name of the program will be displayed in The Energy Guide label was the app.

  • Page 16: Options

    en-us Options Option 6 Options Options ¡ Continuous use of this option im- You can find an overview of the Options proves the hy- options that can be selected here. giene status. Different options, which can be ¡ This will increase found on the control panel of your the run time and appliance, are available depend- energy consump-...

  • Page 17: Lower Rack

    Features en-us Press in the right- and left-hand 7.2 Lower rack levers on the outside of the rack. Arrange pans and plates in the lower rack. The rack can then slip down slightly. Silverware basket Raise or lower the rack evenly to the right level. → ...

  • Page 18: Silverware Basket

    en-us Features 7.3 Silverware Basket 7.5 Cup shelf Arrange the silverware in the sil- Use the cup shelf and the space verware basket, ensuring that the underneath for small cups and items are not nestled together and glasses or for large items of silver- with the sharp points down.

  • Page 19: Small Items Holder

    Features en-us Push the lever forward 7.7 Small items holder fold down the tines ⁠ . Use the small items holder to ar- range small items of dishware, e.g. light plastic parts. To use the tines again, fold them back up. a The tines click into position. 7.8 Rack heights Set the racks at the right height.

  • Page 20: Before Using For The First Time

    en-us Before using for the first time Press the catch on the lid of the 8 Before using for the Before using for the first time dispenser for rinse aid first time lift ⁠ . Apply the settings for the first use. Before using for the first time 8.1 Initial use On initial use or after reset to the...

  • Page 21: Switching The Rinse Aid System Off

    Detergent en-us Press repeatedly until the 10 Detergent Detergent right amount of rinse aid has been set. Find out which detergents are Detergent – A low setting adds less rinse suitable for your appliance. aid during the wash cycle and reduces streaking on 10.1 The correct dishware.

  • Page 22: Incompatible Detergents

    en-us Detergent Detergent Description 10.3 Information on Liquid de- Liquid detergent Detergent tergent works faster and is recommended for Follow the instructions on deter- shorter cycles with- gents in everyday use. out a pre-rinse. ¡ Detergents marked as "ecologi- Sometimes liquid cal" (environmentally friendly) detergent may leak generally contain lower levels out despite the de-...

  • Page 23: Detergent Table

    Dishware en-us Add the detergent to the dry evenly, do not place any other detergent dispenser. objects in the tablet collecting tray. 3 tbsp (45 ml) Tip: If you use powder detergent 1.75 tbsp and select a cycle with pre-rinse, (25 ml) 1 tbsp (15 ml) you can also add a little detergent...

  • Page 24: Dishware

    en-us Dishware Cause Recommenda- 11.1 Damage to glass and tion dishware The chemical Use a deter- composition of gent marked as Avoid damage to glass and dish- the detergent kind to dish- ware. causes dam- ware by the Cause Recommenda- age. manufacturer. tion Highly caustic If you are using...

  • Page 25: Removing Dishware

    Dishware en-us Tips – Do not place small parts in ¡ Using the appliance allows you the collecting tray and do not to save energy and water com- block it with dishware so as pared to washing-up by hand. not to obstruct the lid of the ¡...

  • Page 26: Basic Operation

    en-us Basic Operation Upper rack Upper rack Third rack Third rack Additional loading patterns for 8 place settings: Basic Operation 12 Basic Operation Lower rack Basic Operation 12.1 Protection against unintentional operation Your appliance is equipped with a function that helps to prevent un- intentional operation, e.g.

  • Page 27: Opening The Appliance Door

    Basic Operation en-us the door has to be closed within 4 12.5 Setting options seconds, otherwise the operation will be paused. You can set options to complete the chosen cycle. Note: This function cannot be de- activated. Note: The available options de- pend on which cycle is selected. Requirements ¡...

  • Page 28: Interrupting The Wash Cycle

    en-us Basic Operation ¡ To save energy, the appliance Please note the information on switches off automatically Preventing Material Damage 10 minutes after the end of the →  Page 9 . wash cycle. If you open the ap- Press On/Off. pliance door immediately after the wash cycle has ended, the appliance will switch off after 4 seconds.

  • Page 29: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en-us 13 Basic settings Basic settings You can configure your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 13.1 Overview of the basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display Selection Description text Rinse aid disp. r04  ...

  • Page 30: Changing The Basic Settings

    en-us Home Connect™ Basic setting Display Selection Description text Wi-Fi Cn0 - Cn1 Switch the wireless net- work connection on or off. Level "Cn0" switches the wireless network connec- tion off. Remote Start rc0 - rc2 Activate or deactivate . The following settings are possible: ¡...

  • Page 31: Home Connect

    Home Connect™  en-us ¡ →  "Connecting appliance to the Connecting appliance to the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi)", WLAN home network (Wi-Fi) Page 31 Requirements The Home Connect™ app will ¡ Home Connect™ app is in- guide you through the entire regis- stalled on your mobile device. tration process.

  • Page 32: Remote Diagnostics

    en-us Home Connect™ Activating remote start 14.5 Software update If you have selected remote start You can use this function to up- "rc1" with the basic setting, you date the software of your appli- can activate the remote start func- ance, e.g. for optimization, trou- tion on your appliance.

  • Page 33: Cleaning And Maintenance

    →  Page 27 while, leave the door slightly ajar. 15.4 Machine Care Deposits, e.g. from food remnants www.bosch-home.com/us/shop- and limescale, can cause your ap- productlist/dishwashing/cleaning- pliance to malfunction. To avoid and-care these problems and reduce odors, we recommend cleaning your ap- www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/...
  • Page 34 en-us Cleaning and maintenance Phase Removal of Cleaner Placement Grease and Liquid machine care Appliance interior, limescale product or machine e.g. bottle hung in descaler in powder the silverware bas- form. ket or powder in the interior. Food remnants Machine cleaner Detergent dispenser and deposits To ensure optimal cleaning perfor-...

  • Page 35: Filter System

    Cleaning and maintenance en-us Pull down the micro filter to re- 15.5 Filter system move. The filter system removes coarse soiling from the dishwashing cy- cle. Press the locking catches gether and lift the coarse filter ⁠ . Micro filter Fine filter Coarse filter Cleaning filters Soiling in the dishwashing water...

  • Page 36: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    en-us Cleaning and maintenance 15.6 Cleaning the spray arms Limescale and soiling in the dish- washing water may block the noz- zles and bearings on the spray arms. Clean the spray arms regu- larly. Unscrew the upper spray arms and pull down to remove Pull up the lower spray arm to remove.
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting en-us 16 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can eliminate minor issues on ing issues before contacting Cus- Troubleshooting your appliance yourself. Please tomer Service. This may avoid un- read the information on eliminat- necessary repair costs. Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:20-60 lights up al- Appliance has detected heating element is calci- ternately.
  • Page 38 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:32-00 lights up al- Remove the filter from the supply hose. ternately or indicator for water supply lights up. Clean the filter. Reinsert the filter in the supply hose. Screw the water connection back on. Check the water connection for leaks.
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting A different error A technical fault is present. code appears in the Press display window. Pull out the power cord plug of the appliance or switch off the breaker. E:01-00 to E:90-10 Wait at least 2 minutes. Insert the power cord plug of the appliance in a power outlet or switch on the breaker.
  • Page 40 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Dishware is not dry. Dishware removed too early or drying process not yet ended. Wait until the program ends. Only remove dishware 30 minutes after the program has ended. Rinse aid used has a limited drying performance. Use a name-brand rinse aid.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Food remnants on Dishware has been precleaned too intensively. dishware. The sensors then choose a weaker program. Stubborn soiling cannot be entirely removed. Only remove large remnants of food and do not ▶ prerinse dishware. Tall narrow containers in corner areas are not rinsed out adequately.
  • Page 42 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Wipeable or water- Detergent substances are deposited there. These soluble coatings in- coatings cannot generally be removed with chem- side the appliance icals. or on the door. Change your Detergent. ▶ Clean the appliance mechanically. ▶...
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Plastic parts inside Plastic parts inside the appliance may become the appliance are discolored over the life of the dishwasher. discolored. Discoloration may come about and will not im- ▶ pair functioning of the appliance. Plastic parts are dis- Dishwashing temperature is too low.
  • Page 44 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue is Spray arms were blocked by dishware so deter- present in the deter- gent was not rinsed out. gent dispenser or Check that the spray arms are not blocked and ▶ the tab collecting can rotate freely.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Water is left in the Filter system or area under the filters is blocked. appliance at the end Clean the Filters →  Page 35 . of the program. Clean the Wastewater pump →  Page 46 . Program has not yet ended. Wait until the program ends or terminate the ▶...
  • Page 46 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Appliance door can- Door cannot be closed due to installation method. not be closed. Check whether the appliance has been in- ▶ stalled properly. When closed, the appliance door, its decor or attached parts should not knock against adja- cent cabinets or the worktop.

  • Page 47: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    Transportation, storage and disposal en-us Remove any food remnants or 17.2 Vacation and Storage foreign objects in the area of the impeller. NOTICE: Insert the pump cover Preparing your unit for vacation press down ⁠ . Before leaving for vacation dur- ▶ ing warmer weather, besides turning off the main valve, also turn off water supply at the...

  • Page 48: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance

    (E-Nr.), the production drain out. number (FD) and the consecutive numbering (Z-Nr.) of your appli- ance. 17.4 Disposal of your old USA: appliance 1-800-944-2904 www.bosch-home.com/us/owner- Environmentally sound disposal support/get-support allows valuable raw materials to www.bosch-home.com/us/shop be recycled. 1-800-944-2904 WARNING www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/...
  • Page 49 Customer service en-us rise to a valid warranty claim. Compensation will be provided under the following conditions: ¡ If water damage is caused by a defect in materials or workman- ship in the AquaStop system, BSH will compensate cus- tomers reasonable and verifi- able damages.

  • Page 50: Technical Specifications

    en-us Technical specifications 19 Technical specifications Technical specifications Facts and figures for your appliance can be found here. Technical specifications Weight Max.: 45 kg Voltage 120 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz Power rating 1440 W Fuse 12 A Water pressure ¡ Min. 7.25 psi (50 kPa) ¡ Max. 145 psi (1000 kPa) Inlet rate Min.

  • Page 51: How Long The Warranty Lasts

    Statement of Limited Product Warranty en-us appliance sold to you (“Product“), (30) days from the date of pur- provided that the Product was chase or closing date for new con- purchased: struction. This cosmetic warranty ¡ For your normal, household excludes slight color variations (non-commercial) use, and has due to inherent differences in in fact at all times only been...
  • Page 52 en-us Statement of Limited Product Warranty technical ability (note that they are 20.4 Repair/Replace as independent entities and are not Your Exclusive agents, partners, affiliates or rep- Remedy resentatives of BSH). Notwith- standing the foregoing, BSH will During this warranty period, BSH not incur any liability, or have re- or one of its authorized service sponsibility, for the Product if it is...
  • Page 53 Statement of Limited Product Warranty en-us ¡ Any party's willful misconduct, provider, unless approved by negligence, misuse, abuse, ac- BSH before service is per- cidents, neglect, improper oper- formed. ation, failure to maintain, im- In no event shall BSH have any li- proper or negligent installation, ability or responsibility whatsoever tampering, failure to follow op-...
  • Page 54 en-us Statement of Limited Product Warranty OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR EXPENSES, IN- CLUDING WITHOUT LIMITA- TION TIME AWAY FROM WORK, HOTELS AND/OR RESTAURANT MEALS, REMODELLING EX- PENSES IN EXCESS OF DI- RECT DAMAGES WHICH ARE DEFINITIVELY CAUSED EXCLU- SIVELY BY BSH, OR OTHER- WISE.
  • Page 55 Wi-Fi® Module FCC/IC Statements Model: SMB FCC ID: 2AHES-SMB IC: 21152-SMB The Home Connect module is a communication device designed to provide communication between appliances and smart devices. This module is integrated at the factory, under direct control of B/S/H Home Appliances Corporation, and is not user serviceable or upgradable.
  • Page 56 Free and easy registration – also on mobile phones: www.bosch-home.com/welcome Looking for help? You'll find it here. Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, help with prob- lems or a repair from Bosch experts. Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you: www.bosch-home.com/service...

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