Dishwasher Cycles And Options; Wash Cycle Information - Bosch ASCENTA Use & Care Manual

Dishwasher Cycles and Options

Wash Cycles (model dependent)
Heavy Wash: Best for cleaning items with baked-on food or grease. These dishes would normally
require soaking.
Auto Wash: 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 Wash: 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 Wash: 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 fur-
ther information. Hand washing may be the best treatment for such items.
Express Wash: 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.
Half Load: Can reduce the energy and water consumption when washing small, lightly soiled loads that
fill approximately half of the dishwasher's capacity.
Rinse & Hold: Allows you to rinse food soil off of a partial load and hold them in the dishwasher until
you are ready to run a full load.
Wash Cycle Options
Delay Start: Allows you to delay the start time of your dishwasher by 3, 6 or 9 hours.
Sanitize: The Sanitize feature is available only in the Heavy, Auto, Normal and Half Load cycles. Press the
"Sanitize" button to activate the Sanitation features during these cycles. The sanitize LED will light when
sanitation requirements are met. 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

Note: To save energy, this dishwasher has a "Smart Control" where the sensors in the dishwasher automatically adjust the cycle
length, temperature and water changes based on the amount of food soil and the incoming water temperature. The "Smart Control"
makes decisions that can cause the cycle time and water usage to adjust intermittently. Wash cycle times are based on 120°F
water supply. If your household water supply is higher than 120°F, your dishwasher's heating time may be reduced and the "Sani-
tized" light or symbol may not illuminate.
Heavy Wash
cycle time
cycle time with Sanitize
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 2 - Wash Cycle Information
Auto Wash
130 min 105-119 min
150 min 125-140 min
25.6 L 13.6-22.6 L
6.8 gal 3.6-6 gal
71°C 55-66°C
160°F 130-150°F
72°C 65-72°C
162°F 149-162°F
Normal Wash Delicate Wash
95-115 min 80 min
120-140 min not available
8.7-19.5 L 11.3 L
2.3-5.2 gal 3 gal
50-55°C 50°C
122-131°F 122°F
65-69°C 69°C
149-156°F 156°F
Express Wash Half Load
30 min 99-110 min
not available 120-130 min
11.3 L 10.5-15.9 L
3 gal 2.8-4.2 gal
45°C 55-66°C
113°F 130-150°F
50°C 65-72°C
122°F 149-162°F
Rinse & Hold
9 min
not available
4 L
1 gal
no wash
incoming
water temp.