Bosch SPE5ES55UC Operating Instructions Manual page 14

Odor
Dishwasher
not filling with
water
Water leaks
Tub stains
Streaks on
glassware or
residue on the
dishes
Fascia panel
discolored or
marked
Noise during
wash cycle
Detergent dis-
penser cover
will not shut
Unable to
select desired
cycle
1. Food debris is present at the bottom of the
dishwasher
2. Food particles are present near the door seal
3. Dishes left in unit too long before running a
cycle
4. Residual water is present at the bottom of the
dishwasher
5. Drain hose is obstructed
1. Restriction in the water supply system
2. Previous wash cycle was not completed
3. Delay start is active
1. Suds
2. Door seal could be pulled away from track
3. Condensation vent is blocked
4. Improper installation
1. Stains on the dishwasher interior are due to
water hardness
2. Silverware in contact with tub
1. Incorrect rinse agent setting
1. Remove the filters and clean according to the
"Care and Maintenance" section (page 11) of the
manual
2. Refer to "Care and Maintenance" section (page 11) of
the manual
3. Run a Rinse cycle if you do not intend to immedi-
ately wash the dishes
4. Ensure the unit has completely drained from the
last cycle
5. Remove any obstructions from the drain hose by
calling qualified personnel.
Note: If odor still persists, run the Normal cycle
until it flushes and interrupt the cycle and place an
8oz. cup of distilled white vinegar solution on the
top rack and then finish the cycle.
1. Ensure that the water supply valve (typically
located under kitchen sink) is open and check that
the water supply line has no kinks or clogs
2. Refer to the "Operating the Dishwasher" section
(page 9) of the manual.
3. Cancel the delay start or wait until delay start
time completes
1. Wrong type of detergent results in suds and leaks -
use only dishwasher detergents. If suds still persist,
add one tablespoon of vegetable oil at the bottom of
the dishwasher and run the desired cycle.
2. Ensure the door seal is in the track
3. Ensure that condensation vent is not blocked
4. Have proper installation verified by qualified person-
nel (water supply, drain system, leveling, plumbing)
1. Concentrated lemon juice can reduce the build
up of hard water stains. Run a Normal cycle until it
flushes and interrupt the cycle and then place an
8oz. cup of the concentrated lemon solution on
the top rack and finish the cycle. This can be done
periodically to avoid build up.
2. Ensure that silverware does not make contact
with the tub while running a cycle.
1. Depending on the hardness of water, adjust the
rinse agent dispenser. Refer to "Dishwasher
Setup" (page 5) section in the manual
1. Abrasive cleaner used
1. Use mild detergents with soft damp cloth
1. Dishes may not be arranged properly
1. Improper operation of detergent cover
2. Previous cycle has not been finished or rest or
cycle or interrupted
1. Previous cycle has not finished
1. Water circulation sound is normal, but if you suspect
items are banging into each other or into the spray
arms, refer to the "Loading the Dishwasher" section
(page 7) of the manual for optimal arrangement.
1. Refer to "Detergent" section (page 6) of the
manual for instructions on opening and closing the
dispenser
2. Refer to the "Operating the Dishwasher" section
(page 9) of the manual
1. Refer to the "Operating the Dishwasher" section
(page 9) of the manual
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