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SMS6EDI63E
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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SMS6EDI63E [en] User manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety ..........   4 3rd basket ........ 24 General information...... 4 Etagere ........... 24 Intended use........ 4 Folding prongs ....... 25 Restriction on user group.... 4 Knife shelf........ 25 Safe installation ........ 5 Extra Clean Zone ...... 25 Safe use ........... 6 Basket heights........ 26 Damaged appliance ...... 8 Before using for the first time ..
  • Page 3 Starting the programme .... 36 Transporting the appliance .... 60 Activating button lock..... 36 Disposing of old appliance .... 60 Deactivate button lock.... 36 Customer Service......   60 Interrupting programme .... 36 Product number (E-Nr.), produc- Terminate programme.... 36 tion number (FD) and consecut- Switching off appliance .... 36 ive numbering (Z-Nr.) ..... 61 AQUA-STOP guarantee .... 61 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 burns! If the appliance is not installed properly, this may result in burns.
  • Page 7 Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! ¡ Leaving the appliance door open may result in injury. ▶ Only open the appliance door to load or unload tableware in order to prevent accidents, e.g. through tripping. ▶ Do not sit or stand on the appliance door when open. ¡...
  • Page 8: Damaged Appliance

    en Safety Damaged appliance Follow the safety instructions if the appliance is damaged. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! ¡ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is danger- ous. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured sur- face.
  • Page 9 Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health! Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk. ▶ With redundant appliances, unplug the power cord. Then cut through the cord and damage the lock on the appliance door beyond repair so that the appliance door will no longer close.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage ¡ 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 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en ¡ Unsuitable cleaning agents may Change the sensor setting to the de- damage the appliance. fault. Do not use a steam cleaner. ▶ Consumption is reduced. So as not to scratch the finish ▶ → "Sensors", Page 11 on the appliance, do not use sponges with a rough surface or abrasive cleaning agents.
  • Page 12: Efficient Dry

    en Installation and connection Sensor setting Description Installation and connection Installation and connec- SE:02 Adjusts the programme tion strength for difficult condi- tions of use, e.g. stubborn To ensure proper operation, connect Installation and connection dried-on food remnants. the appliance to the power and water Recommended setting supply correctly.
  • Page 13: Drainage Connection

    Installation and connection en installing it under a continuous work- Drinking water connection top that is securely connected to ad- Connect your appliance to a drinking jacent cabinets. water connection. "Follow the safety instructions." → Page 4 Installing the drinking water "Follow the instructions for elec- connection trical connection."...
  • Page 14 en Installation and connection Check that the mains plug is inser- ted properly.
  • 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 31 is added to the detergent Detergent dispenser dispenser. "Bottom basket" → Page 23 Bottom basket Dispenser for special salt Add the special salt to the dispenser for special salt. → "Water softening system", Page 27 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the tableware in the bot- tom basket.
  • Page 17 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en "Switching on the appliance" → Page 35 ON/OFF button and reset button "Switching off the appliance" → Page 36 "Terminating the programme" → Page 36 "Programmes" → Page 19 Programme buttons Programme sequence display The programme sequence display shows the cur- rent cycle of the appliance, e.g. washing, rinsing or drying.
  • Page 18 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Water supply display Display for water supply "Water softening system" → Page 27 Special salt refill indicator Door opener Opening the appliance door Depending on the appliance specifications...
  • Page 19: Programmes

    Programmes en 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 20 en Programmes 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 21 ¡ Intermediate rinse ¡ Removing common ¡ Final rinse 63 °C household food remnants ¡...
  • Page 21: Information For Test Institutes

    Additional functions en Tip: To reset the programme, either Information for test institutes use the Home Connect app or reset Test institutes are provided with in- your appliance back to the factory formation for comparability tests, e.g. settings. according to EN60436. → "Overview of basic settings", These are the conditions for conduct- Page 37 ing the tests, however they are not...
  • Page 22: Features

    en Features Additional func- Features Features tion ¡ Switch on with mixed You can find an overview of the pos- Features loads containing table- sible features of your appliance and IntensiveZone ware with different soil- how to use them here. ing levels, e.g. place These features depend on the model very soiled pots and of your appliance.
  • Page 23: Bottom Basket

    Features en Bottom basket Arrange pans and plates in the bot- tom basket. The basket can then slip down slightly. Raise or lower the basket evenly to the right level. → "Basket heights", Page 26 Cutlery basket Large plates up to a diameter of 31 cm can be arranged in the bottom basket as shown.
  • Page 24: Cutlery Basket

    en Features Cutlery basket Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket, always without sorting it and with the sharp points downwards. 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.
  • Page 25: Folding Prongs

    Features en Folding prongs Knife shelf Use the folding prongs to position Use the shelf for knives and long tableware securely, e.g. plates. items of cutlery. You can fold the prongs down to po- Extra Clean Zone sition pans, bowls and glasses better.
  • Page 26: Basket Heights

    en Features Push in the top basket. Set the slider to ON. Clean under running water. Cleaning Extra Clean Zone Place the Extra Clean Zone in the Limescale and soiling from the dish- top basket and lock in place ⁠ . washing water can block the nozzles.
  • Page 27: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time en "Add rinse aid." → Page 30 Before using for the first time Before using for the "Switch on the appliance." first time → Page 35 "Setting the water softening sys- Configure the settings for initial start- Before using for the first time tem."...
  • Page 28: Setting The Water Softening System

    en Water softening system Note: Set the water hardness determ- ter hardness: the higher the water ined on your appliance. hardness, the greater the amount of special salt required. → "Setting the water softening sys- tem", Page 28 ATTENTION! With a water hardness of 0 - 8 °E ¡...
  • Page 29: Switching Off The Water Softening System

    Water softening system en Place the lid back on the dis- Regeneration of the water penser and turn to close. softening system Switching off the water In order to obtain fault-free function of the water softening system, the appli- softening system ance performs regeneration of the If you find the special salt refill indic- water softening system at regular in-...
  • Page 30: Rinse Aid System

    en Rinse aid system Spilled rinse aid can cause ex- Rinse aid system Rinse aid system cessive frothing during the wash cycle. You can use the rinse aid system Rinse aid system Close the lid of the dispenser for and rinse aid to get tableware and rinse aid.
  • Page 31: Detergent

    Detergent en Press ⁠ . Detergent Description To open the basic settings, press Tabs Tabs are suitable for all for 3 seconds. cleaning functions and do a The display shows H:xx. not need to be measured a The display shows ⁠ . out.
  • Page 32: Unsuitable Detergents

    en Detergent With powder and liquid detergent the Detergent Description dosage can be individually adjusted Detergent con- Chlorine residue on table- to the level of soiling of the table- taining chlorine ware may present a risk to ware. health. For better washing and drying results and to avoid damage to the appli- Information on detergents ance, please additionally use "Spe-...
  • Page 33: Tableware

    Tableware en Add the detergent to the dry deter- right dosage. In order to ensure gent dispenser. that tablets can dissolve evenly, do not place any other objects in the tablet collecting tray. 50 ml 25 ml Tip: If you use powder detergent and 15 ml select a program with pre-rinse, you can also add a little detergent to the...
  • Page 34: Arrange Tableware

    en Tableware ¡ For better washing and drying res- Cause Recommendation ults, position items with curves or Glass and tableware Only put glasses and recesses at an angle so the water was not dishwasher- china in the dish- can run off. safe.
  • Page 35: Removing Tableware

    Basic operation en The Eco 50° programme is an es- pecially environmentally friendly programme and ideal for normally soiled tableware. It is the most effi- cient programme for the combina- tion of energy/water consumption for this type of tableware and evid- ences conformity with the EU Eco- design Directive.
  • Page 36: Starting The Programme

    en Basic operation a The button lock remains activated ⁠   ⁠   to set the re- with a power failure. quired start time for the pro- gramme. Deactivate button lock Press ⁠ . a This activates time preselection. Press for approx. 3 seconds. ▶...
  • Page 37: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en 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 H:04 H:00 - H:07 Set the water softening system to your water hardness.
  • Page 38 en Basic settings Basic setting Display text Selection Description Start programme SP:01 SP:00 - SP:01 Set a default programme for when the appliance is switched on. ¡ With the setting "SP:00", the last programme selected is set by de- fault for when the appliance is switched on.
  • Page 39: Changing Basic Settings

    Home Connect  en Basic setting Display text Selection Description Remote Start rc:01 rc:00 - rc:02 Activate or deactivate → "Remote Start ", Page 40. The following settings are possible: ¡ With the setting "rc:00", the func- tion is permanently deactivated. ¡ With the setting "rc:01", the func- tion can be selected via the button.
  • Page 40: Home Connect Quick Start

    en Home Connect Tips ¡ Please consult the documents sup- plied by Home Connect. ¡ Please also follow the instructions in the Home Connect app. Note: Please note the safety precau- tions in this instruction manual and make sure that they are also ob- Follow the instructions in the served when operating the appliance Home Connect app.
  • Page 41: Remote Diagnostics

    You can use this function to update the software of your appliance, e.g. Declaration of Conformity for optimisation, troubleshooting or safety-relevant updating. Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH The Home Connect app informs you hereby declares that the appliance about available software updates. with Home Connect functionality...
  • Page 42: Cleaning And Servicing

    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 43: Filter System

    Cleaning and servicing en Phase Removal of Detergent Placement Food remnants and deposits Machine cleaner Detergent dispenser To ensure optimum cleaning perform- Remove any coarse soiling in the ance, the programme doses the de- interior with a damp cloth. tergents independently of each an- Clean the filters.
  • Page 44: Cleaning Spray Arms

    en Cleaning and servicing Cleaning filters Soiling in the dishwashing water may block the filters. After each wash check the filters for residue. Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise and remove the filter system ⁠ . Check that no foreign objects ‒ fall into the sump.
  • Page 45 Cleaning and servicing en Pull up the lower spray arm to re- move. Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for blockages under running water and remove any for- eign bodies. Insert the lower spray arm. a The spray arm clicks into position. Insert the upper spray arm and screw it firmly in place.
  • Page 46: 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 47: Error Code / Fault Display / Signal

    Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Appliance door opens too Door is not correctly adjus- Adjust the appliance door as de- ▶ wide at the end of the pro- ted. scribed in the installation instruc- gramme. tions. The door gap must be at least 70 mm - 100 mm.
  • Page 48 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 49: 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 50 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 51 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Remnants of food on table- Tableware is placed too Arrange tableware with sufficient ware. close together or basket is space in between. overfilled. The spray jets must reach the sur- faces of the tableware. Avoid points of contact. Spray arm rotation is Arrange tableware so that it does ▶...
  • Page 52 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Detergent residue in the ap- The lid of the detergent dis- Position the tab in the detergent dis- ▶ pliance penser is blocked by the tab penser crosswise, not vertically. and will not open. Tabs are used in the quick Select a more intensive "Pro- ▶...
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Stubborn white coatings are 3in1/organic/eco detergent Set the Water softening system to ▶ present on tableware, inside is not effective enough. the water hardness and use separ- the appliance or the door. ate detergents (proprietary deter- gent, special salt, rinse aid).
  • Page 54 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Coloured deposits (yellow, The formation of films is due Check the setting of the water orange, brown) that are easy to ingredients of food rem- softening system. to remove are present inside nants and tap water (limes- Add special salt.
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Irreversible clouding of Glasses are not dishwasher- Use dishwasher-proof glasses. ▶ glassware. proof, only suitable for dish- Glasses are usually only suitable for washers. use in a dishwasher, i.e. long-term wear or long-term changes must be expected.
  • Page 56: Home Connect Problem

    en Troubleshooting Home Connect problem Fault Cause troubleshooting Connection to home net- WLAN on router is not act- Check the wireless network con- ▶ work is not established. ive. nection of your router. WLAN display is flashing. Connection to home net- Activate the wireless network con- ▶...
  • Page 57: Mechanical Damage

    Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Appliance cannot be Appliance functions have Pull out the mains plug or switch off switched on or operated. failed. the fuse. Wait at least 2 minutes. Connect the appliance to the power supply. Switch the appliance on. Appliance does not start.
  • Page 58: Noise

    en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Lid on the detergent dis- Detergent dispenser or lid Remove detergent residue. ▶ penser cannot be closed. are blocked by sticky deter- gent residue. Noise Fault Cause troubleshooting Filling valves making knock- Caused by the domestic in- Can only be remedied in the do- ▶...
  • Page 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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 62: 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 63 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 64 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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