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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SMS6HMI04Z [en] Information for Use Connect Get the app Scan QR code your dishwasher with Home Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Connect today! LLC. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Futher information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 8 Features........  22 1.1 General information.... 4 8.1 Top basket.......  22 1.2 Intended use...... 4 8.2 Etagere ........ 23 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 8.3 Bottom basket ...... 23 1.4 Safe installation ......
  • Page 3 20 Customer Service....  52 13.2 Arrange tableware .... 32 20.1 Product number (E-Nr.), 13.3 Removing tableware.... 33 production number (FD) 14 Basic operation .......  33 and consecutive numbering (Z-Nr.) ........ 53 14.1 Switching on the appliance ...  33 20.2 AQUA-STOP guarantee .. 53 14.2 Setting a programme ....
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
  • Page 5 Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Always use the supplied power cable for the new appliance. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
  • Page 6: Safe Use

    en Safety Contact between the appliance and installation lines may lead to a defect in these lines, e.g. gas pipes and power lines. Gas from a corroded gas pipe can ignite. A damaged power line can cause a short circuit. ▶ Check that there is a distance of at least 5 cm between the ap- pliance and installation lines.
  • Page 7: Damaged Appliance

    Safety en ▶ Do not sit or stand on the appliance door when open. Knives and utensils with sharp points can cause injuries. ▶ Arrange knives and utensils with sharp points in the cutlery bas- ket with the points downwards, on the knife shelf or in the cut- lery drawer.
  • Page 8: Risk To Children

    en Safety ▶ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately un- plug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box and turn off the water tap. ▶ Call customer services. → Page 52 Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶...
  • 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 appli- ance 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 Modified or damaged water hoses Preventing 2 Preventing material may result in material damage and damage to the appliance. damage Never kink, crush, modify or cut ▶ through water hoses. Preventing 2.1 Safe installation Only use the water hoses supplied ▶ with the appliance or genuine ATTENTION! spare hoses.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en So as not to scratch the finish on 3.3 Sensors ▶ the appliance, do not use sponges The sensors adjust the programme with a rough surface or abrasive sequence and strength in the auto- cleaning agents. matic programmes depending on the To prevent corrosion, do not use ▶...
  • Page 12: Installation And Connection

    en Installation and connection installing it under a continuous work- 4 Installation and con- top that is securely connected to ad- jacent cabinets. nection Follow the safety instructions. To ensure proper operation, connect → Page 4 the appliance to the power and water Follow the instructions for electrical supply correctly.
  • Page 13: Drinking Water Connection

    Installation and connection en 4.4 Drinking water connec- tion Connect your appliance to a drinking water connection. Installing the drinking water connection Note ¡ If you are replacing the appliance, you must use a new water supply hose. Consult the installation instructions supplied for the steps required here.
  • Page 14: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD num- ber → Page 53. The data you need for Customer Service → Page 52.
  • Page 15 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Detergent dispenser Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. → "Detergent", Page 28 Bottom basket Bottom basket → Page 23 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for spe- cial salt. → "Water softening system", Page 25 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the table- ware in the bottom basket.
  • Page 16: Controls

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Controls You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. With some buttons you can perform different functions. ON/OFF button and reset Switching on the appliance button → Page 33 Switching off the appliance...
  • Page 17: Programmes

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Remote Start → "Remote Start ", Page 40 Start button Starting the programme → Page 34 Programme buttons and addi- Programmes tional functions → "Programmes", Page 18 Additional functions → "Additional functions", Page 21 button If you press for approx. 3 seconds, you can open the basic set- tings.
  • Page 18 en Programmes 6 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 19: Information For Test Institutes

    Programmes en Programme Programme se- quence Tableware: Time-optimised: ¡ Delicate tableware, cutlery, tem- ¡ Cleaning 45 °C Express 45° perature-sensitive plastics and ¡ Intermediate rinse glasses ¡ Final rinse 55 °C Level of soiling: ¡ Lightly adhering fresh food rem- nants Use only if appliance is unloaded. Machine Care 70 °C Machine Care → "Favourite ", Page 19...
  • Page 20 en Programmes Tip: To reset the programme to the pre-rinse programme stored at the factory, use the Home Connect app or reset your appliance to the factory settings. Depending on the appliance specifications...
  • Page 21 Additional functions en 7 Additional functions You can find an overview of the additional functions that can be selected here. Different additional functions, which can be found on the control panel of your appliance, are available depending on the appliance configuration. You can se- lect certain additional functions depending on the programme.
  • Page 22: Features

    en Features Press in the levers on the right and 8 Features left on the outside of the basket. You can find an overview of the pos- sible features of your appliance and how to use them here. These features depend on the model of your appliance.
  • Page 23: Etagere

    Features en 8.2 Etagere Use the cutlery shelf and space un- derneath for small cups and glasses or for large items of cutlery, e.g. cooking spoons or serving cutlery. Large plates up to a diameter of 31 cm can be arranged in the bottom basket as shown.
  • Page 24: Cutlery Basket

    en first time You can fold the prongs down to po- 8.6 Cutlery drawer sition pans, bowls and glasses Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer. better. Folding down prongs If you do not need the prongs, fold them down. Push the lever forwards and fold down the prongs ⁠...
  • Page 25: Overview Of Water Hardness Settings

    Water softening system en Set the amount of rinse aid to be 10 Water softening sys- dispensed. → Page 28 Add detergent → Page 28. Start the Programme with the Hard water leaves limescale on the highest cleaning temperature tableware as well as the washing without tableware. tank, and parts of the appliance may To remove any marks from water become blocked.
  • Page 26: Special Salt

    en Water softening system To open the basic settings, press Note: Only use special salt for for 3 seconds. dishwashers. Do not use salt tablets. a The display shows H:xx. Do not use table salt. a The display shows ⁠ . Add the special salt to the dis- Press repeatedly until the penser.
  • Page 27: Regeneration Of The Water Softening System

    Rinse aid system en ¡ The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. Additional power consump- 0.05 You do not need to use special tion in kWh salt. The consumption values specified Press ⁠ . are laboratory measurements determ- To open the basic settings, press ined in accordance with the currently for 3 seconds.
  • Page 28: Setting The Amount Of Rinse Aid

    en Detergent Add rinse aid up to the max mark. To save the settings, press for 3 seconds. 11.3 Switching the rinse aid system off If you find the rinse aid refill indicator irritating, e.g. when using combined detergents with a rinse aid compon- ent, you can switch the rinse aid sys- tem off.
  • Page 29: Unsuitable Detergents

    Detergent en starch and remove protein. Oxygen- With powder and liquid detergent the based bleaching agents are generally dosage can be individually adjusted used to remove coloured marks, e.g. to the level of soiling of the table- tea or ketchup. ware. For better washing and drying results Note: Follow the manufacturer's in- and to avoid damage to the appli-...
  • Page 30: Information On Detergents

    en Detergent Add the detergent to the dry deter- 12.3 Information on deter- gent dispenser. gents Follow the instructions on detergents 50 ml in everyday use. 25 ml ¡ Detergents marked as "organic" or 15 ml "ecological" (environmentally friendly) generally contain lower levels of active agents or com- pletely dispense with certain sub- stances.
  • Page 31: Tableware

    Tableware en Close the lid of the detergent dis- 13.1 Damage to glass and penser. tableware Only put glasses and china in the dishwasher if it is marked as dish- washer-safe by the manufacturer. Avoid damage to glass and table- ware. Cause Recommenda- tion The following...
  • Page 32: Arrange Tableware

    en Tableware ¡ For better washing and drying res- Cause Recommenda- ults, position items with curves or tion recesses at an angle so water can Highly caustic al- If you are using run off. kaline or highly highly caustic al- acidic cleaning kaline or highly solutions, in par- acidic cleaning...
  • Page 33: Removing Tableware

    operation en The Eco 50° programme is espe- cially environmentally friendly and ideal for normally soiled tableware. It is the most efficient programme for the combination of energy/wa- ter consumption for this type of tableware and evidences conform- ity with the EU Ecodesign Direct- ive.
  • Page 34: Setting Timer Programming

    en operation 14.4 Setting timer program- 14.6 Activating button lock ming The button lock prevents the appli- ance from being operated accident- You can delay the start of the pro- ally or incorrectly while running. gramme by up to 24 hours. Press ⁠   ⁠ or ⁠...
  • Page 35: Switching Off Appliance

    operation en 14.10 Switching off appliance Please note the information on Safe use → Page 10. Press 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 36: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 15.1 Overview of the basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display text Selection Description Water hardness H:04 H:00 - H:07 Set the water softening sys-...
  • Page 37 Basic settings en Basic setting Display text Selection Description Start programme SP:01 SP:00 - SP:01 Set a default programme for when the appliance is switched on. ¡ With the setting "SP:00", the last programme selec- ted is set by default when the appliance is switched ¡...
  • Page 38: Changing Basic Settings

    en Basic settings Basic setting Display text Selection Description Remote Start rc:01 rc:00 - rc:02 Activate or deactivate → "Remote Start ", Page 40. The following settings are possible: ¡ With the setting "rc:00", the function is perman- ently deactivated. ¡ With the setting "rc:01", the function can be selec- ted via the button.
  • Page 39: Home Connect Quick Start

    Home Connect en 16.1 Home Connect quick Home Connect 16 Home Connect start This appliance is network-capable. Home Connect Connect your appliance to a mobile Connect your appliance to a mobile device quickly and easily. device to control its functions via the Home Connect app. Setting up the Home Connect app The Home Connect services are not Install the Home Connect app on available in every country.
  • Page 40: Remote Start

    en Cleaning and servicing Follow the instructions in the appliance will transmit the following Home Connect app. types of data to the Home Connect server (initial registration): ¡ Unique appliance identification 16.2 Remote Start (consisting of appliance codes as You can use the Home Connect app well as the MAC address of the to start the appliance with your mo- Wi-Fi communication module in-...
  • Page 41: Cleaning Products

    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 42: Filter System

    en Cleaning and servicing not have a reminder function, we re- a Once the programme has ended, commend performing Machine Care the indicator for Machine Care every 2 months. goes out. Running Machine Care 17.5 Filter system Notes The filter system removes coarse ¡ Run the Machine Care programme soiling from the dishwashing cycle.
  • Page 43 Cleaning and servicing en Press the locking catches Cleaning filters gether and lift the coarse filter out Soiling in the dishwashing water may ⁠ . block the filters. After each wash check the filters for residue. Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise and remove the filter system ⁠...
  • Page 44: Cleaning Spray Arms

    en Cleaning and servicing Pull up the lower spray arm to re- 17.6 Cleaning spray arms move. Limescale and soiling in the dish- washing water may block the nozzles and bearings on the spray arms. Clean the spray arms regularly. Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull down to remove ⁠...
  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    This will avoid unneces- sary costs. Tip: You can find further information and explanations on troubleshooting on- line by scanning the QR code in the table of contents and on our website www.bosch-home.com. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:32-00 will light up Remove the filter from the supply hose alternately or indicator for water supply lights Clean the filter. Re-insert the filter in the supply hose. Screw the water connection back on. Check the water connection for leaks. Restore the power supply.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:61-03 will light up Not an appliance fault. Siphon connection is still alternately. Water is closed or the wastewater hose is kinked or blocked. not drained. Check the connection to the siphon and open if ne- cessary.
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting All LEDs lit up or Electronics have detected a fault. flashing. Press the main switch button for approx. 4 seconds. The appliance is reset and restarted. If the problem occurs again: Switch off the appliance. ‒ Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse in ‒...
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on Filters are inserted incorrectly and/or not engaged. tableware. Insert the filters properly. → "Filter system", Page 42 Engage the filters. Washing programme selected too weak. Select a more intensive washing programme. ▶ → "Programmes", Page 18 Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors.
  • Page 50 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Removable streaks Tableware has been precleaned too intensely. The are present on sensors chose a weaker programme. Stubborn soiling glasses, glassware cannot be entirely removed. with a metallic appear- Only remove large remnants of food and do not ▶...
  • Page 51: Clean Wastewater Pump

    Transportation, storage and disposal en Insert the pump cover and press 18.1 Clean wastewater pump down ⁠ . 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.
  • Page 52: Protect Appliance From Frost

    en Customer Service 19.2 Protect appliance from 19.4 Disposing of old appli- frost ance 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 53: Customer Service

    Customer Service en Customer Service for a period of at 20.2 AQUA-STOP guarantee least 10 years from the date on In addition to warranty claims against which your appliance was placed on the seller under the purchase agree- the market within the European Eco- ment and in addition to our manufac- nomic Area.
  • Page 54: Technical Specifications

    en Technical specifications 21 Technical specifications Weight Max.: 60 kg Voltage 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz Power rating 2000 - 2400 W Fuse 10 - 16 A Water pressure ¡ min. 50 kPa (0.5 bar) ¡ max. 1000 kPa (10 bar) Inlet rate Min. 10 l/min Water temperature Cold water. Hot water max.: 60 °C Capacity 13 place settings You can find more information about...
  • Page 55: Declaration Of Conformity

    BSH Hausgeräte GmbH hereby de- A detailed Declaration of Conformity clares that the appliance with Home can be found online at www.bosch- Connect functionality conforms to the home.co.uk among the additional essential requirements and other rel- documents on the product page for evant provisions of Directive your appliance.
  • Page 56 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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