Troubleshooting Guide - Bosch SHS5AV5xUC Series Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting Guide

Dishwashers may occasionally exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. The
following information may help you with a dishwasher problem without involving a repair professional.
Problem
Self-latching 1. Self-latching feature will not work prop-
door not erly if dishwasher is not installed correctly.
closing prop-
erly
1. Door may not be properly latched.
2. Unit may not be turned on.
3. Unit not reset or previous cycle not com-
pleted.
Dishwasher
4. Delay start engaged.
does not
5. Interruption of electrical power supply to
start
dishwasher or blown fuse.
6. The door may have been closed without
first selecting a cycle.
7. Water supply may not be turned on.
Dishwasher 1. Default factory settings alert the cus-
beeping tomer that the cycle is complete by beeping.
(end of cycle This feature can be deactivated if so desired.
signal) 2. Water connection is lost.
Display does 1. A fuse may have been blown or circuit
not illumi- breaker tripped.
nate or con- 2. Door not closed or latched.
sole lights
are not on
Dishwasher 1. Incoming water is not warm enough.
seems to run 2. Cycle time can vary due to soil and water
a long time conditions.
3. Rinse aid dispenser is empty.
4. Dishwasher connected to cold water sup-
ply.
Note: Refer to "Wash Cycle Information" sec-
tion in this manual for typical cycle lengths.
Dishes are 1. Spray arm movement obstructed.
not getting 2. Spray arm nozzles clogged.
clean 3. Improper use of detergents.
enough 4. Filters could be clogged.
5. Dishes are nested or loaded too close
together.
6. Selected wash cycle is not suitable for
food soil conditions.
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Cause Action
1. Ensure the alignment of the dishwasher
frame is accurate and level.
1. Shut the door completely.
2. Press the main power switch to turn unit
on.
3. To reset, refer to "Operating the Dish-
washer" in this manual.
4. To reset, refer to "Delay Start" section in
this manual.
5. Check circuit breaker.
6. Select a cycle and press start.
7. Check and turn on water supply.
1. To adjust the volume or deactivate, refer to
the "Cycle Completion Signal" section in this
manual.
2. Check and turn on water supply.
1. Check the fuse or circuit breaker box and
replace the fuse or reset the breaker if neces-
sary.
2. Ensure door is properly latched and com-
pletely closed.
1. Before starting a cycle, run hot water fau-
cet at the sink closest to the dishwasher.
2. Sensors in the dishwasher automatically
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. Ensure that spray arm movement is not
blocked by hand rotating spray arms before
starting cycle.
2. Remove the spray arms and clean accord-
ing to the "Care and Maintenance" section of
the manual.
3. Increase or decrease detergent depending
on the water hardness (refer to Table 1).
4. Clean the filters according to the "Care and
Maintenance" section of the manual.
5. Rearrange load such that water spray can
reach all items in the dishwasher - see "Load-
ing the Dishwasher" section of the manual.
6. Refer to "Wash Cycle Information" section
of the manual.