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Dishwasher
SMD4HAX48E
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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SMD4HAX48E [en] User manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety ..........   4 Bottom basket ........ 21 General information...... 4 Cutlery basket ........ 22 Intended use........ 4 Etagere ........... 22 Restriction on user group.... 4 Folding prongs ....... 22 Safe installation ........ 5 Knife shelf........ 23 Safe use ........... 6 Basket heights........ 23 Damaged appliance ...... 8 Before using for the first time ..   23 Risk to children ........ 9 Performing the initial configura- Safety systems ....... 10...
  • Page 3 Customer Service......   56 Setting timer programming .... 33 Product number (E-Nr.), produc- Starting the programme .... 33 tion number (FD) and consecut- Interrupting programme .... 33 ive numbering (Z-Nr.) ..... 57 Terminate programme.... 33 AQUA-STOP guarantee .... 57 Switching off appliance .... 33 Technical specifications....   58 Basic settings........
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety Safety Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the ap- pliance safely. General information You can find general information for this instruction manual here. ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this will ensure you use the appliance safely and efficiently. ¡...
  • Page 5: Safe Installation

    Safety en Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance and power cable. Safe installation Follow these safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Improper installation may cause injury. ▶ When installing and connecting the appliance, follow the in- structions in the manual and installation instructions.
  • Page 6: Safe Use

    en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-ap- proved adapters. ▶ Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips. ▶ If the power cord is too short, contact Customer Service. ▶ Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Hinges move when opening and closing the appliance door and can cause injury.
  • Page 7 Safety en ¡ Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in con- junction with aluminium parts in the interior of the appliance may cause explosions. ▶ Never use highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents, in particular commercial or industrial products, in conjunction with aluminium parts (e.g.
  • Page 8: Damaged Appliance

    en Safety ¡ If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is danger- ous. ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appli- ance parts or heat sources. ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges.
  • Page 9: Risk To Children

    Safety en Risk to children Follow the safety instructions if there are children in your home. WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! ¡ Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate. ▶ Keep packaging material away from children. ▶...
  • Page 10: Safety Systems

    en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Children may get their fingers caught in the slots of the tablet collecting tray and injure themselves. ▶ Keep children away from the appliance when open. WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! Children may become trapped in the appliance and suffocate. ▶...
  • Page 11: Preventing Material Damage

    Preventing material damage en ¡ Modified or damaged water hoses Preventing material damage Preventing material dam- may result in material damage and damage to the appliance. Never kink, crush, modify or cut ▶ through water hoses. Follow these instructions to prevent Preventing material damage Only use the water hoses sup- material damage to your appliance,...
  • Page 12: Childproof Lock

    en Childproof lock ¡ Unsuitable cleaning agents may Environmental protection and saving energy Environmental protection damage the appliance. Do not use a steam cleaner. and saving energy ▶ So as not to scratch the finish ▶ on the appliance, do not use Help protect the environment by us- Environmental protection and saving energy sponges with a rough surface or...
  • Page 13: Aquasensor

    Installation and connection en ¡ Warranty AquaSensor ¡ Installation material The AquaSensor is an optical meas- ¡ Steam guard plate uring device (light barrier) which ¡ Mains cable measures the turbidity of the rinsing ¡ Quick reference guide water. You can save water with the AquaSensor.
  • Page 14: Drainage Connection

    en Installation and connection Drainage connection Electrical connection Connect your appliance to drainage Connect your appliance to the power connection so dirty water is dis- supply. charged via the wash cycle. Connecting the appliance to the Installing the drainage connection electricity supply Consult the installation instructions Notes supplied for the steps required...
  • Page 15: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarise yourself with the parts of your appliance. Familiarising yourself with your appliance Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. Rating plate Rating plate with "E number and FD number"...
  • Page 16: Controls

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance "Detergent" → Page 27 is added to the detergent Detergent dispenser dispenser. "Bottom basket" → Page 21 Bottom basket Dispenser for special salt Add the special salt to the dispenser for special salt. → "Water softening system", Page 24 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the tableware in the bot- tom basket.
  • Page 17 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 3 4 5 6 "Switching on the appliance" → Page 32 ON/OFF button and reset button "Switching off the appliance" → Page 33 "Terminating the programme" → Page 33 "Programmes" → Page 18 Programme buttons "Water softening system" → Page 24 Special salt refill indicator "Rinse aid system"...
  • Page 18: Programmes

    en Programmes Programmes Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- ted. The running time will change if Programmes grammes that can be selected here. the rinse aid system is switched off Different programmes, which can be or rinse aid needs to be added. found on the control panel of your The consumption values can be appliance, are available depending...
  • Page 19: Information For Test Institutes

    Programmes en Programme Programme sequence Additional func- tions Tableware: Reduced noise: → "Additional ¡ Cleaning mixed table- ¡ Pre-Rinse Silence 50 ware and cutlery. functions", ¡ Cleaning 50 °C Level of soiling: Page 20 ¡ Intermediate rinse ¡ Removing common ¡ Final rinse 63 °C household food remnants ¡...
  • Page 20: Additional Functions

    en Additional functions Press the right programme button. Additional func- → "Programmes", Page 18 tion Press the button for the relevant ¡ Switch on with small additional function. loads. Half Load → "Additional functions", Page 20 ¡ It is recommended Press for approx. 3 seconds. adding less detergent a The selected programme and the to the detergent dis- additional function will flash.
  • Page 21: Top Basket

    Features en The basket can then slip down Top basket slightly. Arrange cups and glasses in the top Raise or lower the basket evenly to basket. the right level. → "Basket heights", Page 23 Knife shelf Check that the basket is level on You can adjust the height of the top both sides.
  • Page 22: Cutlery Basket

    en Features Etagere Use the cutlery shelf and space un- derneath for small cups and glasses or for large items of cutlery, e.g. wooden spoons or serving cutlery. Cutlery basket Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket, always without sorting it and with the sharp points downwards.
  • Page 23: Knife Shelf

    Before using for the first time en Push the lever forwards and fold Knife shelf down the prongs ⁠ . Use the shelf for knives and long items of cutlery. To use the prongs again, fold them back up. a The prongs audibly click into posi- tion.
  • Page 24: Water Softening System

    en Water softening system Tip: You can change these settings Water softening system Water softening system and other "Basic settings" → Page 34 at any time. Hard water leaves limescale on the Water softening system tableware as well as the washing tank and parts of the appliance may become blocked.
  • Page 25: Special Salt

    Water softening system en Press repeatedly until the right water hardness has been set. The value H04 is set at the factory. To save the settings, press for 3 seconds. Special salt You can use special salt to soften water. Adding special salt Funnel If the special salt refill indicator lights Fill the dispenser right up with spe-...
  • Page 26: Regeneration Of The Water Softening System

    en Rinse aid system To open the basic settings, press Eco 50° programme and the factory for 3 seconds. value of the water hardness is set to 16 - 20°E. a The display shows Hxx. a The display shows ⁠ . Press repeatedly until the dis- Rinse aid system...
  • Page 27: Setting The Amount Of Rinse Aid

    Detergent en Switching the rinse aid sys- tem off If you find the rinse aid refill indicator irritating, e.g. when using combined detergents with a rinse aid compon- ent, you can switch the rinse aid sys- tem off. Tip: The function of rinse aid is lim- ited with combined detergents.
  • Page 28 en Detergent based bleaching agents are generally Separate detergents used to remove coloured marks, e.g. Separate detergents are products tea or ketchup. that do not contain components other Note: Follow the manufacturer's in- than detergent, e.g. powder deter- structions for each detergent. gent or liquid detergent.
  • Page 29: Unsuitable Detergents

    Detergent en ¡ The function of rinse aid is limited Unsuitable detergents with combined detergents. You will Do not use detergent which could generally get better results using cause damage to the appliance or rinse aid. present a risk to health. ¡...
  • Page 30: Tableware

    en Tableware Damage to glass and table- ware Avoid damage to glass and table- ware. Cause Recommendation The following table- Only put tableware in ware is not dish- the dishwasher if it is washer-safe: marked as dish- ¡ Items of cutlery washer-safe by the and tableware manufacturer.
  • Page 31: Arrange Tableware

    Tableware en To save resources, do not pre- Cause Recommendation rinse tableware under running wa- The water temperat- Select a programme ter. ure of the programme with lower temperat- Observe the following when arran- is too high. ures. ging tableware: After the programme –...
  • Page 32: Removing Tableware

    en Basic operation The Eco 50° programme is an es- Removing tableware pecially environmentally friendly programme and ideal for normally WARNING soiled tableware. It is the most effi- Risk of injury! cient programme for the combina- Hot tableware can cause burns to the tion of energy/water consumption skin.
  • Page 33: Setting Timer Programming

    Basic operation en will help prevent excess pressure Setting timer programming building up in the appliance and stop You can delay the start of the pro- the appliance door bursting open. gramme by up to 24 hours. Press ⁠ . Press ⁠ . a The programme is saved and the a "h:01"...
  • Page 34: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings Overview of basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display text Selection Description Water hardness H00 - H07 Set the water softening system to your water hardness.
  • Page 35: Changing Basic Settings

    Basic settings en Basic setting Display text Selection Description InfoLight I00 - I01 Switch InfoLight on or off. While the programme is running, a spot of light is projected onto the floor below the appliance door. This light will not be visible if the appli- ance is installed at eye level with the cabinet front fitted flush.
  • Page 36: Home Connect

    en Home Connect a The display shows Hxx. Note: Please note the safety precau- a The display shows ⁠ . tions in this instruction manual and Press repeatedly until make sure that they are also ob- the display shows the required set- served when operating the appliance ting.
  • Page 37: Home Connect Settings

    Home Connect  en If you open the appliance door, the function is automatically deactiv- ated. button lights up. Tip: To deactivate the function, press ⁠ . Remote Diagnostics Follow the instructions in the Home Connect app. Customer Service can use Remote Diagnostics to access your appliance Home Connect settings if you contact them, have your appli- ance connected to the Home Con-...
  • Page 38: Declaration Of Conformity

    ¡ Security certificate of the Wi-Fi Declaration of Conformity communication module (to ensure Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH a secure data connection). hereby declares that the appliance ¡ The current software and hardware with Home Connect functionality version of your appliance.
  • Page 39: Tips On Appliance Care

    Dishwasher Care and Ma- ance to malfunction. To avoid such chine Cleaner for Dishwashers online faults and reduce odours, we recom- at https://www.bosch-home.com/ mend cleaning your appliance at reg- store or from customer service. ular intervals. Machine Care is a programme which...
  • Page 40: Filter System

    en Cleaning and servicing ¡ If you have not run Machine Care Filter system after 3 washing cycles, the indic- The filter system removes coarse ator for Machine Care will go out soiling from the dishwashing cycle. automatically. ¡ For optimum cleaning perform- ance, ensure the correct place- ment of cleaners.
  • Page 41: Cleaning Spray Arms

    Cleaning and servicing en Cleaning spray arms Limescale and soiling in the dish- washing water may block the nozzles and bearings on the spray arms. Clean the spray arms regularly. Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull down to remove ⁠ . Press the locking catches gether and lift the coarse filter out ⁠...
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 43: Error Code / Fault Display / Signal

    Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Appliance door does not Appliance door and door Clean the appliance door and door ▶ open. seal are soiled. seal with a damp cloth and a little washing-up liquid. Automatic door opening is Wait one second after closing the ▶...
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting E:32-00 will light up altern- ately or indicator for water supply lights up. Clean the filter. Re-insert the filter in the supply hose. Screw the water connection back Check the water connection for leaks. Restore the power supply. Switch the appliance on.
  • Page 45: Washing Results

    Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting A different error code ap- A technical fault is present. Press . pears in the display window. Unplug the appliance or switch off the fuse. E:01-00 to E:90-10 Wait at least 2 minutes. Insert the mains plug of the appli- ance in a socket or switch on the fuse.
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. Use a different combined detergent with a better drying performance. Extra Dry not activated to im- Activate Extra Dry. ▶ prove drying performance. Tableware removed too Wait until the programme ends. early or drying process not Only remove tableware 30 minutes yet ended.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Remnants of food on table- Washing programme selec- Select a more intensive washing ▶ ware. ted too weak. programme. → "Programmes", Page 18 Tableware has been pre- Only remove large remnants of food ▶ cleaned too intensely. The and do not prerinse tableware.
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Water marks on plastic Due to laws of physics Select a more intensive pro- ▶ parts. droplet formation on plastic gramme. → "Programmes", Page 18 surfaces is unavoidable. After drying water marks are Position tableware at an angle. ▶...
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Tea residue or lipstick marks Too little detergent is being Use a suitable "Detergent " ▶ → Page 27 and follow the manufac- on tableware. used or is unsuitable. turer's instructions for the amount to be used. Tableware has been pre- Only remove large remnants of food ▶...
  • Page 50 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Plastic parts are discol- Tableware has been pre- Only remove large remnants of food ▶ oured. cleaned too intensely. The and do not prerinse tableware. sensors chose a weaker pro- gramme. Stubborn soiling cannot be entirely removed. Removable streaks are Amount of rinse aid to be Set the rinse aid system to a lower...
  • Page 51: Home Connect Problem

    Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Rust spots on cutlery. Cutlery is not sufficiently Use rust-resistant tableware. ▶ rust-resistant. Knife blades are often more severely af- fected. Cutlery may also rust if Do not wash rusting items. ▶ washed together with rust- ing items.
  • Page 52: Information On Display Panel

    en Troubleshooting Information on display panel Fault Cause troubleshooting Add "Special salt" → Page 25. Special salt refill indicator Insufficient special salt. ▶ lights up. Sensor does not detect spe- Do not use special salt tablets. ▶ cial salt tablets. Refill indicator for special Water softening system is Setting the water softening system ▶...
  • Page 53: Mechanical Damage

    Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Appliance does not start. Mains cable is not inserted. Check whether the socket works. Check whether the mains cable is properly inserted in the socket and on the rear of the appliance. Appliance door is not closed Close the appliance door.
  • Page 54: Noise

    en Troubleshooting Noise Fault Cause troubleshooting Filling valves making knock- Caused by the domestic in- Can only be remedied in the do- ▶ ing noises. stallation. No appliance fault mestic installation. present. Does not affect functioning of the appliance. Knocking or rattling noise. Spray arm is striking table- Arrange tableware so that the spray ▶...
  • Page 55: Clean Wastewater Pump

    Transportation, storage and disposal en Clean wastewater pump Large remnants of food or foreign bodies can block the waste water pump. As soon as the rinsing water no longer drains properly, the waste water pump must be cleaned. WARNING Risk of injury! Sharp and pointed objects or frag- ments of glass may block the waste a The pump cover clicks into posi-...
  • Page 56: Protect Appliance From Frost

    en Customer Service Protect appliance from frost Disposing of old appliance If there is a risk of frost where the ap- Valuable raw materials can be re- pliance will be standing, e.g. in a holi- used by recycling. day home, empty the appliance com- pletely.
  • Page 57: Product Number (E-Nr.), Produc- Tion Number (Fd) And Consecut- Ive Numbering (Z-Nr.)

    Customer Service en We will always find an appropriate Product number (E-Nr.), pro- solution and try to avoid unnecessary duction number (FD) and con- visits being made by a Customer Ser- secutive numbering (Z-Nr.) vice technician. With any warranty claims, we will You can find the product number (E- make sure that your appliance is re- Nr.), the production number (FD) and...
  • Page 58: Technical Specifications

    en Technical specifications needs to be turned off if you are Capacity 13 place settings away from home for a long period, More information about your model e.g. on holiday for several weeks. can be found online at https://en- ergylabel.bsh-group.com . This web address is linked to the official EU Technical specifications Technical specifications...
  • Page 59 Technical specifications en Reference "OSSREQUEST" The cost of performing your request will be charged to you. This offer is valid three years from the date of pur- chase or at least as long as we offer support and spare parts for the re- spective appliance.
  • Page 60 Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts. Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you: www.bosch-home.com/service Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service direct- ory.

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