Self Help - Bosch SHV53T53UC Operating Instructions Manual

Self Help

Dishwashers may occasionally exhibit problems that are unrelated to a mal-
function 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
does not
supply to dishwasher or blown fuse
start
6. The door may have been closed
without first selecting a cycle
7. Water supply may not be turned on
Display 1. A fuse may have been blown or cir-
does not cuit breaker tripped
illuminate 2. Door not closed or latched
Note: For models with controls on top
of the door, the display only illuminates
when the door is opened and controls
are visible.
Dishwasher 1. Incoming water is not warm enough
seems to 2. Cycle time can vary due to soil and
run a long water conditions
time 3. Rinse agent dispenser is empty
4. Dishwasher connected to cold
water supply
Note: Refer to "Wash Cycle Information"
section in this manual for typical cycle
lengths.
Dishes are 1. Rinse agent dispenser is empty
not getting 2. Improper loading of dishes
dry 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.
Cause Action
1. Shut the door completely until you
hear a click
2. Press the main power switch to
turn unit on
3. To reset, refer to "Cancel a Cycle"
in this manual
4. To reset, refer to "Delay Start" in
the "Wash Cycles and Options" sec-
tion in this manual
5. Check circuit breaker
6. Select a cycle and close the door
7. Check and turn on water supply
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 auto-
matically increase the cycle time to
ensure a good wash when heavy soil
is detected
3. Add rinse aid
4. Verify dishwasher is connected to
hot water supply plumbing
1. Add rinse agent - the use of rinse
agent improves drying
2. Rearrange load to ensure items are
not nesting (see "Loading the Dish-
washer" section of the manual)
3. Rinse cycle does not include drying
Note: Select models offer an extra heating
option to improve drying performance.
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