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SMU4ECI15S
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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SMU4ECI15S [en] User manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety ..........   4 Etagere ........... 22 General information...... 4 Folding prongs ....... 23 Intended use........ 4 Basket heights........ 23 Restriction on user group.... 4 Before using for the first time ..   24 Safe installation ........ 5 Performing the initial configura- Safe use ........... 6 tion.......... 24 Damaged appliance ...... 8 Risk to children ........ 9...
  • Page 3 Customer Service......   57 Interrupting programme .... 33 Product number (E-Nr.), produc- Terminate programme.... 33 tion number (FD) and consecut- Switching off appliance .... 33 ive numbering (Z-Nr.) ..... 58 Basic settings........    35 AQUA-STOP guarantee .... 58 Overview of basic settings ..... 35 Technical specifications....   59 Changing basic settings.... 36 Information regarding Free and Open Source Software .... 59...
  • 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 for 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 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. ▶ When installing and connecting the appliance, follow the in- structions in the manual and installation instructions.
  • Page 6: Safe Use

    en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-ap- proved adapters. ▶ Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips. ▶ If the power cord is too short, contact Customer Service. ▶ Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Hinges move when opening and closing the appliance door and can cause injury.
  • Page 7 Safety en ¡ Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in con- junction with aluminium parts in the interior of the appliance may cause explosions. ▶ Never use highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents, in particular commercial or industrial products, in conjunction with aluminium parts (e.g.
  • Page 8: Damaged Appliance

    en Safety ¡ If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is danger- ous. ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appli- ance parts or heat sources. ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges.
  • Page 9: Risk To Children

    Safety en Risk to children Follow the safety instructions if there are children in your home. WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! ¡ Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate. ▶ Keep packaging material away from children. ▶...
  • Page 10 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Children may get their fingers caught in the slots of the tablet collecting tray and injure themselves. ▶ Keep children away from the appliance when open. WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! Children may become trapped in the appliance and suffocate. ▶...
  • Page 11: Preventing Material Damage

    Preventing material damage en ¡ 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 Preventing material damage Only use the water hoses sup- material damage to your appliance,...
  • Page 12: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    en Environmental protection and saving energy ¡ Unsuitable cleaning agents may Saving energy damage the appliance. If you follow these instructions, your Do not use a steam cleaner. ▶ appliance will use less electricity and So as not to scratch the finish ▶...
  • Page 13: Efficient Dry

    Installation and connection en ¡ Warranty Efficient Dry ¡ Installation material The appliance door opens automatic- ¡ Steam guard plate ally during the drying phase. This en- ¡ Mains cable sures a particularly economical dry- ¡ Quick reference guide ing result. For best drying results wait until the Installing and connecting the end of programme before unloading...
  • Page 14: Drainage Connection

    en Installation and connection Drainage connection Electrical connection Connect your appliance to drainage Connect your appliance to the power connection so dirty water is dis- supply. charged via the wash cycle. Connecting the appliance to the Installing the drainage connection electricity supply Consult the installation instructions Notes supplied for the steps required...
  • Page 15: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarise yourself with the parts of your appliance. Familiarising yourself with 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 16: Controls

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance "Detergent" → Page 28 is added to the detergent Detergent dispenser dispenser. "Bottom basket" → Page 21 Bottom basket Dispenser for special salt Add the special salt to the dispenser for special salt. → "Water softening system", Page 24 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the tableware in the bot- tom basket.
  • Page 17 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 3 4 5 6 7 "Switching on the appliance" → Page 32 ON/OFF button and reset button "Switching off the appliance" → Page 33 "Terminating the programme" → Page 33 "Programmes" → Page 18 Programme buttons "Water softening system" → Page 24 Special salt refill indicator "Rinse aid system"...
  • Page 18: Programmes

    en Programmes Programmes Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- ted. The running time will change if Programmes 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 19: Information For Test Institutes

    Programmes en 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 20 ¡ Intermediate rinse ¡ Removing common ¡ Final rinse 63 °C household food remnants ¡...
  • Page 20: Additional Functions

    en Additional functions Press the button for the relevant Additional func- additional function. tion → "Additional functions", Page 20 ¡ Switch on with small Press for approx. 3 seconds. loads. Half Load a The selected programme and the ¡ It is recommended additional function will flash. adding less detergent flashes.
  • Page 21: Top Basket

    Features en Raise or lower the basket evenly to Top basket the right level. Arrange cups and glasses in the top → "Basket heights", Page 23 basket. Check that the basket is level on both sides. You can adjust the height of the top Slide the basket back in.
  • Page 22: Cutlery Basket

    en Features Cutlery drawer Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer. Large plates up to a diameter of 31 cm can be arranged in the bottom basket as shown. Arrange cutlery with the points and sharp edges downwards. Etagere Use the cutlery shelf and space un- derneath for small cups and glasses or for large items of cutlery, e.g.
  • Page 23: Folding Prongs

    Features en Folding down prongs Folding prongs If you do not need the prongs, fold Use the folding prongs to position them down. tableware securely, e.g. plates. Push the lever forwards and fold down the prongs ⁠ . You can fold the prongs down to po- sition pans, bowls and glasses To use the prongs again, fold them better.
  • Page 24: Before Using For The First Time

    en Before using for the first time "Add rinse aid." → Page 27 Before using for the first time Before using for the "Switch on the appliance." first time → Page 32 "Setting the water softening sys- Configure the settings for initial start- Before using for the first time tem."...
  • Page 25: Setting The Water Softening System

    Water softening system en Note: Set the water hardness determ- ATTENTION! ined on your appliance. ¡ Detergent may damage the water softening system. → "Setting the water softening sys- tem", Page 25 Only fill the dispenser of the wa- ▶ ter softening system with special With a water hardness of 0 - 8 °E you can dispense with special salt dishwasher salt.
  • Page 26: Switching Off The Water Softening System

    en Water softening system Switching off the water Regeneration of the water softening system softening system If you find the special salt refill indic- In order to obtain fault-free function of ator irritating, e.g. when using com- the water softening system, the appli- bined detergents with salt replace- ance performs regeneration of the ment substances, you can switch the...
  • Page 27: Rinse Aid System

    Rinse aid system en 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 Rinse aid system Close the lid of the dispenser for and rinse aid to get tableware and rinse aid.
  • Page 28: Detergent

    en Detergent Press ⁠ . Detergent Description To open the basic settings, press Tabs Tabs are suitable for all for 3 seconds. cleaning functions and do a The display shows Hxx. not need to be measured a The display shows ⁠ . out.
  • Page 29: Unsuitable Detergents

    Detergent en 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 "Spe-...
  • Page 30: Tableware

    en Tableware 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 31: Arrange Tableware

    Tableware en ¡ 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 32: Removing Tableware

    en Basic operation 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 33: Setting Timer Programming

    Basic operation en 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 34 en Basic operation 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 35: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 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 36: Changing Basic Settings

    en Basic settings Basic setting Display text Selection Description Efficient Dry o00 - o02 Activate or deactivate automatic opening of the appliance door during the drying phase. The following settings are possible: ¡ With the "o00" setting, automatic door opening is deactivated in all programmes.
  • Page 37: Home Connect

    Home Connect  en Home Connect Home Connect This appliance is network-capable. Home Connect Connect your appliance to a mobile device to control its functions via the Home Connect app. Start the app and set up access The Home Connect services are not for Home Connect. available in every country. The avail- The Home Connect app guides ability of the Home Connect function you through the entire login pro-...
  • Page 38: Remote Start

    en Home Connect Home Connect has been set up and visit the service/support section of whether the appliance is connected your local website: www.home-con- to your home network. nect.com Remote Start Software update You can use the Home Connect app You can use this function to update to start the appliance with your mo- the software of your appliance, e.g.
  • Page 39: Declaration Of Conformity

    Cleaning and servicing en Declaration of Conformity Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH 2.4 GHz band: 100 mW max. hereby declares that the appliance 5 GHz band: 100 mW max. with Home Connect functionality meets the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Dir- ective 2014/53/EU.
  • Page 40: Machine Care

    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 41: Filter System

    Cleaning and servicing en Do not place any additional ma- chine cleaner in the appliance in- terior. Press ⁠ . Press ⁠ . a Machine Care is run. a Once the programme has ended, the indicator for Machine Care goes out. Filter system Pull down the micro filter to re- The filter system removes coarse...
  • Page 42: Cleaning Spray Arms

    en Cleaning and servicing Make sure that the locking catches Insert the lower spray arm. on the coarse filter click into posi- a The spray arm clicks into position. tion. Insert the upper spray arm and Insert the filter system into the ap- screw it firmly in place.
  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 44: Error Code / Fault Display / Signal

    en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Appliance door opens too Door is not correctly adjus- Adjust the appliance door as de- ▶ wide at the end of the pro- ted. scribed in the installation instruc- gramme. tions. The door gap must be at least 70 mm - 100 mm.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting E:32-00 will light up altern- ately or indicator for water 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. Restore the power supply. Switch the appliance on.
  • Page 46: 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 47 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 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Remnants of food on table- Filters are soiled. Clean the filters. ▶ → "Cleaning filters", Page 41 ware. Filters are inserted incor- Insert the filters properly. → "Filter system", Page 41 rectly and/or not engaged. Engage the filters. Washing programme selec- Select a more intensive washing ▶...
  • Page 49 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 18 surfaces is unavoidable. After drying water marks are Position tableware at an angle. ▶...
  • Page 50 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Tea residue or lipstick marks Too little detergent is being Use a suitable "Detergent " ▶ → Page 28 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 51 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 52: 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 53: Information On Display Panel

    Troubleshooting en Information on display panel Fault Cause troubleshooting Add "Special salt" → Page 25. 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 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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 57: Protect Appliance From Frost

    Customer Service en Protect appliance from frost Disposing of old appliance If there is a risk of frost where the ap- Valuable raw materials can be re- pliance will be standing, e.g. in a holi- used by recycling. day home, empty the appliance com- pletely.
  • Page 58: Product Number (E-Nr.), Produc- Tion Number (Fd) And Consecut- Ive Numbering (Z-Nr.)

    en Customer Service We will always find an appropriate Product number (E-Nr.), pro- solution and try to avoid unnecessary duction number (FD) and con- visits being made by a Customer Ser- secutive numbering (Z-Nr.) vice technician. With any warranty claims, we will You can find the product number (E- make sure that your appliance is re- Nr.), the production number (FD) and...
  • Page 59: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications en needs to be turned off if you are Capacity 13 place settings away from home for a long period, More information about your model e.g. on holiday for several weeks. can be found online at https://en- ergylabel.bsh-group.com . This web address is linked to the official EU Technical specifications Technical specifications...
  • Page 60 en Technical specifications Reference "OSSREQUEST" The cost of performing your request will be charged to you. This offer is valid three years from the date of pur- chase or at least as long as we offer support and spare parts for the re- spective appliance.
  • Page 64 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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