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SPS4HMW53G
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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SPS4HMW53G [en] User manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety ..........   4 Baking sheet spray head .... 22 General information...... 4 Basket heights........ 22 Intended use........ 4 Before using for the first time ..   23 Restriction on user group.... 4 Performing the initial configura- Safe installation ........ 5 tion.......... 23 Safe use ........... 6 Damaged appliance ...... 7 Water softening system....
  • Page 3 Customer Service......   55 Terminate programme.... 32 Product number (E-Nr.), produc- Switching off appliance .... 32 tion number (FD) and consecut- Basic settings........    34 ive numbering (Z-Nr.) ..... 56 Overview of basic settings ..... 34 Technical specifications....   56 Changing basic settings.... 35 Information regarding Free and Open Source Software .... 57 Home Connect ......
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety Safety Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the ap- pliance safely. General information You can find general information about this instruction manual here. ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this will ensure you use the appliance safely and efficiently. ¡...
  • Page 5: Safe Installation

    Safety en Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by chil- dren unless they are being supervised. Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance and power cable. Safe installation Follow these safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Improper installation may cause injury.
  • Page 6: Safe Use

    en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! If the appliance is not installed properly, this may result in burns. ▶ With free-standing appliances, ensure that they are installed with the back panel against a wall. Safe use Follow these safety instructions when using the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of serious harm to health! Failure to comply with safety instructions and directions for use on packagings of detergent and rinse aid products may...
  • Page 7: Damaged Appliance

    Safety en ¡ Knives and utensils with sharp points can cause injuries. ▶ Arrange knives and utensils with sharp points in the cutlery basket with the points downwards, on the knife shelf or in the cutlery drawer. WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding! If you open the appliance door while the programme is run- ning, hot water may splash out of the appliance.
  • Page 8: Risk To Children

    en Safety ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Al- ways unplug the appliance at the mains. ▶ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box and turn off the water tap.
  • Page 9 Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of crushing! With higher-level appliances, children can become crushed between the appliance door and cabinet doors underneath. ▶ Keep an eye on children when opening and closing the ap- pliance door. WARNING ‒ Risk of chemical burns! Rinse aid and detergent may cause chemical burns to the mouth, throat and eyes.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage ¡ Modified or damaged water hoses Preventing material damage Preventing material dam- may result in material damage and damage to the appliance. Never kink, crush, modify or cut ▶ through water hoses. Follow these instructions to prevent Only use the water hoses sup- material damage to your appliance, ▶...
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en ¡ Unsuitable cleaning agents may AquaSensor damage the appliance. The AquaSensor is an optical meas- Do not use a steam cleaner. ▶ uring device (light barrier) which So as not to scratch the finish ▶ measures the turbidity of the rinsing on the appliance, do not use water.
  • Page 12: Installing And Connecting The Ap- Pliance

    en Installation and connection ¡ Warranty Drainage connection ¡ Installation material Connect your appliance to drainage ¡ Mains cable connection so dirty water is dis- ¡ Quick reference guide charged via the wash cycle. Installing and connecting the ap- Installing the drainage pliance connection Consult the installation instructions...
  • Page 13: Electrical Connection

    Installation and connection en Electrical connection Connect your appliance to the power supply. Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Notes ¡ Follow the Safety instructions → Page 5. ¡ Connect the appliance to alternat- ing current only, in the range of 220 - 240 V and 50 Hz or 60 Hz. ¡...
  • Page 14: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarise yourself with the parts of your appliance. Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number → Page 56.
  • Page 15: Controls

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Bottom basket → Page 20 Bottom basket Filter system → Page 39 Filter system Dispenser for special salt Add the special salt to the dispenser for special salt. → "Water softening system", Page 23 Tablet collecting tray During the wash cycle tablets automatically fall out of the detergent dispenser into the tablet collecting tray where they can fully dissolve.
  • Page 16 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 3 4 5 6 7 Switching on the appliance → Page 31 ON/OFF button and reset button Switching off the appliance → Page 32 Terminating the programme → Page 32 Programmes → Page 17 Programme buttons Water softening system → Page 23 Special salt refill indicator Rinse aid system → Page 26 Rinse aid refill indicator Home Connect → Page 35...
  • Page 17: Programmes

    Programmes en Programmes Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- ted. The running time will change if grammes that can be selected here. the rinse aid system is switched off Different programmes, which can be or rinse aid needs to be added. found on the control panel of your The consumption values can be appliance, are available depending...
  • Page 18: Information For Test Institutes

    en Programmes Programme Programme sequence Additional func- tions Tableware: Reduced noise: → "Additional ¡ Cleaning mixed table- ¡ Pre-Rinse Silence 50° ware and cutlery. functions", ¡ Cleaning 50 °C Level of soiling: Page 19 ¡ Intermediate rinse ¡ Removing common ¡ Final rinse 65 °C household food remnants ¡...
  • Page 19: Additional Functions

    Additional functions en Press the button for the relevant Additional func- additional function. tion → "Additional functions", Page 19 ¡ Switch on with mixed Press for approx. 3 seconds. loads containing table- IntensiveZone a The selected program and the ad- ware with different soil- ditional function will flash.
  • Page 20: Top Basket

    en Features Raise or lower the basket evenly to Top basket the right level. Arrange cups and glasses in the top → "Basket heights", Page 22 basket. Check that the basket is level on both sides. You can adjust the height of the top Slide the basket back in.
  • Page 21: Cutlery Drawer

    Features en Etagere Use the cutlery shelf and space un- derneath for small cups and glasses or for large items of cutlery, e.g. wooden spoons or serving cutlery. Cutlery drawer Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer. If you do not need the cutlery shelf, you can fold it up.
  • Page 22: Baking Sheet Spray Head

    en Features Push the lever forwards and fold Note: Check that the appliance is al- down the prongs ⁠ . ways operated with the top basket or the baking sheet spray head. Inserting baking sheet spray head Use the baking sheet spray head in- stead of the top basket to clean large trays, grilles and plates.
  • Page 23: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time en Setting Top basket Bottom basket 2 max. ø 18.5 cm 27.5 cm 3 max. ø 21 cm 25 cm Add rinse aid. → Page 26 Before using for the first time Before using for the Switch on the appliance. first time → Page 31 Setting the water softening system.
  • Page 24: Setting The Water Softening Sys- Tem

    en Water softening system Water hardness °E Hardness range mmol/l Setting value 39 - 62 Hard 5.5 - 8.9 Note: Set the water hardness determ- cial salt required depends on the wa- ined on your appliance. ter hardness: the higher the water → "Setting the water softening sys- hardness, the greater the amount of special salt required.
  • Page 25: Switching Off The Water Softening System

    Water softening system en Fill the dispenser right up with spe- Regeneration of the water cial salt. The water in the dis- softening system penser is displaced and forced out. In order to obtain fault-free function of Place the lid back on the dis- the water softening system, the appli- penser and turn to close.
  • Page 26: Rinse Aid System

    en Rinse aid system Spilled rinse aid can cause ex- Rinse aid system Rinse aid system cessive frothing during the wash cycle. You can use the rinse aid system Close the lid of the dispenser for and rinse aid to get tableware and rinse aid.
  • Page 27: Detergent

    Detergent en To open the basic settings, press Detergent Description for 3 seconds. Tabs Tabs are suitable for all a The display shows Hxx. cleaning functions and do a The display shows ⁠ . not need to be measured Press repeatedly until out.
  • Page 28: Unsuitable Detergents

    en Detergent With powder and liquid detergent the Detergent Description dosage can be individually adjusted Detergent con- Chlorine residue on table- to the level of soiling of the table- taining chlorine ware may present a risk to ware. health. For better washing and drying results and to avoid damage to the appli- Information on detergents ance, please additionally use Special...
  • Page 29: Tableware

    Tableware en Add the detergent to the dry deter- right dosage. In order to ensure gent dispenser. that tablets can dissolve evenly, do not place any other objects in the tablet collecting tray. 50 ml 25 ml Tip: If you use powder detergent and 15 ml select a program with pre-rinse, you can also add a little detergent to the...
  • Page 30: Arrange Tableware

    en Tableware ¡ For better washing and drying res- Cause Recommendation ults, position items with curves or Glass and tableware Only put glasses and recesses at an angle so the water was not dishwasher- china in the dish- can run off. safe.
  • Page 31: Removing Tableware

    Basic operation en The Eco 50° programme is an es- pecially environmentally friendly programme and ideal for normally soiled tableware. It is the most effi- cient programme for the combina- tion of energy/water consumption for this type of tableware and evid- ences conformity with the EU Eco- design Directive.
  • Page 32: Setting Timer Programming

    en Basic operation a The button lock is activated and Setting timer programming will be automatically deactivated at You can delay the start of the pro- the end of the programme. a When the appliance is operated, gramme by up to 24 hours. flashes on the display.
  • Page 33 Basic operation en To prevent damage from dripping water, turn the water tap off tight (not applicable to appliances with Aqua-Stop). Tip: If you press during the wash cycle, the programme currently run- ning will be interrupted. When you switch the appliance back on, the programme continues automatically.
  • Page 34: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. Overview of basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display text Selection Description Water hardness H00 - H07 Set the water softening system to your water hardness.
  • Page 35: Changing Basic Settings

    Home Connect  en Basic setting Display text Selection Description Remote start rc0 - rc2 Activate or deactivate remote start. The following settings are possible: ¡ With the "rc0" setting, remote start is permanently deactivated. ¡ With the "rc1" setting, remote start can be selected via the re- mote start button.
  • Page 36: Home Connect Quick Start

    en Home Connect Home Connect quick start Home Connect settings Connect your appliance to a mobile Adapt Home Connect to your needs. device quickly and easily. You can find the Home Connect set- tings in the basic settings for your ap- Installing app pliance. Which settings the display shows will depend on whether Install the Home Connect app on Home Connect has been set up and...
  • Page 37: Remote Diagnostics

    You can use this function to update Declaration of Conformity the software of your appliance, e.g. for optimisation, troubleshooting or Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH safety-relevant updating. hereby declares that the appliance The Home Connect app informs you with Home Connect functionality about available software updates.
  • Page 38: Cleaning And Servicing

    Dishwasher Care and Ma- ance to malfunction. To avoid such chine Cleaner for Dishwashers online faults and reduce odours, we recom- at https://www.bosch-home.com/ mend cleaning your appliance at reg- store or from customer service. ular intervals. Machine Care is a programme which...
  • Page 39: Filter System

    Cleaning and servicing en Run Machine Care without tableware Pour the machine cleaner into the if the indicator for Machine Care detergent dispenser until it is filled lights up on the control panel or if ad- completely. vised to do so by the display. The in- Do not place any additional ma- dicator will go out after you have run chine cleaner in the appliance in-...
  • Page 40: Cleaning Spray Arms

    en Cleaning and servicing Make sure that the locking catches on the coarse filter click into posi- tion. Insert the filter system into the ap- pliance and turn the coarse filter clockwise. Make sure that the arrow markings match up. Cleaning spray arms Limescale and soiling in the dish- Pull down the micro filter to re- washing water may block the nozzles...
  • Page 41 Cleaning and servicing en Insert the lower spray arm. a The spray arm clicks into position. Insert the upper spray arms and screw firmly in place.
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting E:32-00 will light up altern- Remove the filter from the supply ately or indicator for water hose supply lights up. Clean the filter. Re-insert the filter in the supply hose. Screw the water connection back Check the water connection for leaks.
  • Page 44: Washing Results

    en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting A different error code ap- A technical fault is present. Press . pears in the display window. Unplug the appliance or switch off the fuse. E:01-00 to E:90-10 Wait at least 2 minutes. Insert the mains plug of the appli- ance in a socket or switch on the fuse.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. Use a different combined detergent with a better drying performance. Extra Dry not activated to im- Activate Extra Dry. ▶ prove drying performance. Tableware removed too Wait until the programme ends. early or drying process not Only remove tableware 30 minutes yet ended.
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Remnants of food on table- Washing programme selec- Select a more intensive washing ▶ ware. ted too weak. programme. → "Programmes", Page 17 Tableware has been pre- Only remove large remnants of food ▶ cleaned too intensely. The and do not prerinse tableware.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Water marks on plastic Due to laws of physics Select a more intensive pro- ▶ parts. droplet formation on plastic gramme. → "Programmes", Page 17 surfaces is unavoidable. After drying water marks are Position tableware at an angle. ▶...
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Tea residue or lipstick marks Too little detergent is being Use a suitable Detergent ▶ → Page 27 and follow the manufac- on tableware. used or is unsuitable. turer's instructions for the amount to be used. Tableware has been pre- Only remove large remnants of food ▶...
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Plastic parts are discol- Tableware has been pre- Only remove large remnants of food ▶ oured. cleaned too intensely. The and do not prerinse tableware. sensors chose a weaker pro- gramme. Stubborn soiling cannot be entirely removed. Removable streaks are Amount of rinse aid to be Set the rinse aid system to a lower...
  • Page 50: Home Connect Problem

    en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Rust spots on cutlery. Cutlery is not sufficiently Use rust-resistant tableware. ▶ rust-resistant. Knife blades are often more severely af- fected. Cutlery may also rust if Do not wash rusting items. ▶ washed together with rust- ing items.
  • Page 51: Information On Display Panel

    Troubleshooting en Information on display panel Fault Cause troubleshooting Add Special salt → Page 24. Special salt refill indicator Insufficient special salt. ▶ lights up. Sensor does not detect spe- Do not use special salt tablets. ▶ cial salt tablets. Refill indicator for special Water softening system is Setting the water softening system ▶...
  • Page 52: Mechanical Damage

    en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Appliance does not start. Mains cable is not inserted. Check whether the socket works. Check whether the mains cable is properly inserted in the socket and on the rear of the appliance. Appliance door is not closed Close the appliance door.
  • Page 53: Noise

    Troubleshooting en Noise Fault Cause troubleshooting Filling valves making knock- Caused by the domestic in- Can only be remedied in the do- ▶ ing noises. stallation. No appliance fault mestic installation. present. Does not affect functioning of the appliance. Knocking or rattling noise. Spray arm is striking table- Arrange tableware so that the spray ▶...
  • Page 54: Clean Wastewater Pump

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Clean wastewater pump Large remnants of food or foreign bodies can block the waste water pump. As soon as the rinsing water no longer drains properly, the waste water pump must be cleaned. WARNING Risk of injury! Sharp and pointed objects or frag- ments of glass may block the waste a The pump cover clicks into posi-...
  • Page 55: Transporting The Appliance

    Customer Service en Unplug the appliance from the Transporting the appliance mains. To avoid damage to the appliance, Cut through the power cord. empty it before transporting. Dispose of the appliance in an en- Note: Always transport the dish- vironmentally friendly manner. washer upright to prevent residual This appliance is labelled in ac- water getting into the machine's con-...
  • Page 56: Product Number (E-Nr.), Produc- Tion Number (Fd) And Consecut- Ive Numbering (Z-Nr.)

    en Technical specifications or accessory parts that were not Technical specifications Technical specifications genuine parts and then resulted in a defect. Facts and figures for your appliance Function-relevant genuine spare parts can be found here. according to the corresponding Eco- design Order can be obtained from Weight Max.: 45 kg Customer Service for a period of at...
  • Page 57: Information Regarding Free And Open Source Software

    Technical specifications en EPREL product database. At the time of printing its web address had not yet been published. Please then fol- low the instructions on searching for models. The model identifier is made up of the characters before the slash in the product number (E-Nr.) on the rating plate.
  • Page 60 Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts. Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you: www.bosch-home.com/service Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service direct- ory.

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