Self Help - Bosch SPX5ES55UC Operating Instructions 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 involving a repair professional.
Problem
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
Dishwasher
5. Interruption of electrical power supply to dish-
does not start
washer or blown fuse
6. The door may have been closed without first
selecting a cycle
7. Water supply may not be turned on
Dishwasher 1. Default factory settings alert the customer that
beeping (end the cycle is complete by beeping (top controls
of cycle sig- only). This feature can be deactivated if so
nal) desired
Display does 1. A fuse may have been blown or circuit breaker
not illuminate tripped
or console 2. Door not closed or latched
lights are not Note: For models with controls on top of the
on door, the display only illuminates when the door
is opened and controls are visible
Dishwasher 1. Incoming water is not warm enough
seems to run 2. Cycle time can vary due to soil and water con-
a long time ditions
3. Rinse aid dispenser is empty
4. Dishwasher connected to cold water supply
Note: Refer to "Wash Cycle Information" section
(page 9) in this manual for typical cycle lengths
Dishes are not 1. Spray arm movement obstructed
getting clean 2. Spray arm nozzles clogged
enough 3. Improper use of detergents
4. Filters could be clogged
5. Dishes are nested or loaded too close together
6. Selected wash cycle is not suitable for food soil
conditions
Dishes are not 1. Rinse aid dispenser is empty
getting dry 2. Improper loading of dishes
enough 3. Selected cycle does not include drying
Note: Plastic or Teflon do not typically dry as well
as other items due to their inherent properties
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Cause Action
1. Shut the door completely
2. Press the main power switch to turn unit on
3. To reset, refer to "Operating the Dishwasher"
(page 9) in this manual
4. To reset, refer to "Delay Start" section (page 10)
in this manual
5. Check circuit breaker
6. Select a cycle, press start and close the door
7. Check and turn on water supply
1. To adjust the volume or deactivate, refer to the
"Cycle Completion Signal" section (page 10) in
this manual.
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. Before starting a cycle, run hot water faucet at
the sink closest to the dishwasher
2. Sensors in the dishwasher automatically
increase the cycle time to ensure a good wash
when heavy soil is detected
3. Add rinse aid (page 6)
4. Verify dishwasher is connected to hot water sup-
ply plumbing
1. Ensure that spray arm movement is not blocked
by hand rotating spray arms before starting cycle
2. Remove the spray arms and clean according to
the "Care and Maintenance" section (page 11) of
the manual
3. Increase or decrease detergent depending on
the water hardness (refer to Table 1)
4. Clean the filters according to the "Care and
Maintenance" section (page 11) of the manual
5. Rearrange load such that water spray can reach
all items in the dishwasher - see "Loading the Dish-
washer" section (page 7) of the manual
6. Refer to "Wash Cycle Information" section (page
9) of the manual
1. Add rinse aid - the use of rinse aid improves dry-
ing
2. Rearrange load to ensure items are not nesting
(see "Loading the Dishwasher" section on page 7
of the manual)
3. Rinse and Hold setting does not include drying
Note: Santitize option and Intensive Drying feature
also improve drying performance.