Dishwasher Cycles And Options; Wash Cycle Information; Wash Cycles - Bosch Dishwasher Operating Instructions Manual

Dishwasher Cycles and Options

Wash Cycles (model dependent)
Heavy: Best for cleaning items with baked-on food or grease. These dishes would normally require soaking.
Auto: With our most complex soil sensing capability, this cycle is perfect for use with mixed loads of dishware
with varying amounts of food soil. This is the most flexible cycle and is a good choice for everyday use.
Normal: Thoroughly cleans a full load of normally soiled dishes.
Note: The Energy Guide Label was based on this soil sensing cycle will all available options turned off. As prescribed
in the energy test procedure, the unit was tested without any Rinse Aid in the Rinse Aid dispenser. A single dose of
detergent was used in the Detergent Dispenser, with no detergent used in the prewash. The test was conducted with
the upper rack in the highest position.
Delicate: For delicate or heirloom dishware and silverware or other special items. Always make sure that
the items are dishwasher safe. Refer to the Dishware Materials section of this manual for further informa-
tion. Hand washing may be the best treatment for such items.
Express: Cleans lightly soiled dishes and reduces overall wash time. Use this cycle to clean glasses and
dessert dishware that may need to be reused at the same event.
Glass Care (model dependent): A cycle for lightly soiled dishes, ideal for temperature sensitive items or
cutlery. In this cycle the temperature is reduced to help prevent dishes from becoming damaged. It is
especially helpful to reduce a cloudy or etched appearance on glasses.
Note: Some glasses are more prone to etching due to glass manufacturing processes.
Wash Cycle Options
Delay Start: Allows you to delay the start time of your dishwasher in one hour increments up to 24 hours.
Eco Option (model dependent): Lowers temperature and cycle length to decrease energy usage.
Extra Wash (model dependent): This cycle option can be selected to increase wash performance with
more water used in extra sequences and at higher temperatures.
Half Load Option: In the Heavy, Auto, Normal, Delicate and Glass Care wash cycles, the Half Load option can
reduce the energy and water consumption when washing small, lightly soiled loads that fill approximately half
of the dishwasher's capacity. To activate, select the Half Load button in addition to any of the three cycles
listed above.
Sanitize: The Sanitize feature is available only in the Heavy, Auto and Normal cycles. Press the "Sanitize Option"
button to activate the Sanitation features during the Auto and Normal cycles. The Sanitize symbol
or LED will always be on when running a Heavy cycle. The technical sanitation measures may also improve the
drying results.
Note: The dishwasher automatically defaults to Auto Wash when turned off and back on. If you used the sanitize option
in your last cycle, the dishwasher will default to Auto Wash with the Sanitize option selected when you turn it on.

Wash Cycle Information

The cycle times in this Use and Care Manual are based on normal soil loads and 120°F incoming water and will vary based on your actual conditions.
cycle time
cycle time with Half Load option
cycle time with Sanitation option
cycle time with Extra Wash option
water consumption
wash temperature
rinse temperature
Note: Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to meet the requirements of 6 for soil removal and sanitization efficacy. There is
no intention, either directly or indirectly, that all cycles have passed sanitization performance tests.
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Table 3 - Wash Cycle Information
Heavy Auto
110-135 min 105-129 min
115 min 95-105 min
125-145 min 120-140 min
145 min 120-140 min
18.1-23.7 L 13.1-24.9 L
4.8-6.3 gal 3.5-6.6 gal
66-71°C 55-66°C
150-160°F 130-150°F
72°C 70°C
162°F 158°F
Normal Delicate
95-119 min 80-85 min
90-99 min 75-80 min
115-130 min not available
115-135 min 95-105 min
5.8-16.9 L 8.8-13.9 L
1.5-4.5 gal 2.3-3.7 gal
50-55°C 45-50°C
122-131°F 113-122°F
51-69°C 63°C
124-156°F 145°F
Express Glass Care
30 min 70 min
not available 65 min
not available not available
not available 85 min
10.3 L 12.9 L
2.7 gal 3.4 gal
45°C 50°C
113°F 122°F
50°C 60°C
122°F 140°F