Troubleshooting Guide; Care And Maintenance - Bosch SHXN8U55SS Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting Guide

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
Dishwasher not completed.
does not 4. Delay start engaged.
start 5. Interruption of electrical power
supply to dishwasher or blown fuse.
6. The door may have been closed
without first selecting a cycle.
7. Water supply may not be turned on.
Display does 1. A fuse may have been blown or
not illumi- circuit breaker tripped.
nate 2. Door not closed or latched.
Note: The display only illuminate
when the door is opened and con-
trols are visible.
Dishwasher 1. Incoming water is not warm
seems to run enough.
a long time 2. Cycle time can vary due to soil
and water conditions.
3. Rinse aid dispenser is empty.
4. Dishwasher connected to cold
water supply.
Note: Refer to "Wash Cycle Informa-
tion" section in this manual for typi-
cal cycle lengths.
Dishes are 1. Spray arm movement obstructed.
not getting 2. Spray arm nozzles clogged.
clean enough 3. Improper use of detergents.
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.
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"
section in this manual.
4. To reset, refer to "Delay Start"
section 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. Ensure that spray arm movement is
not blocked by hand rotating spray arms
before starting cycle.
2. Remove the spray arms and clean
according to the "Care and Mainte-
nance" section of the manual.
3. Increase or decrease detergent
depending on the water hardness.
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 dish-
washer - see "Loading the Dishwasher"
section of the manual.
6. Refer to "Wash Cycle Information" sec-
tion of the manual.
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