en Safety Safety Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the ap- pliance safely. General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this will ensure you use the appliance safely and efficiently. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner.
Safety en 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. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! ¡...
en Safety ▶ Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Hinges move when opening and closing the appliance door and can cause injury. ▶ If built-under or integrable appliances are not in a cavity so that one side is accessible, the hinge area must be covered at the side.
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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. ¡...
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.
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.
en Preventing material damage Only use the water hoses sup- ▶ Preventing material damage Preventing material dam- plied with the appliance or genu- ine spare hoses. Never re-use water hoses that ▶ have been used before. Preventing material damage Safe installation ¡...
Childproof lock en So as not to scratch the finish ▶ Environmental protection and saving energy Environmental protection on the appliance, do not use sponges with a rough surface or and saving energy abrasive cleaning agents. To prevent corrosion, do not use Environmental protection and saving energy ▶...
en Installation and connection During the drying phase moisture Sensor setting Description from the interior of the dishwasher is SE:00 Optimum setting for a stored in the mineral and heat energy mixed load and heavily is released. The heat energy is blown soiled tableware.
Installation and connection en ¡ Installation Instructions Drainage connection ¡ Warranty Connect your appliance to drainage ¡ Installation material connection so dirty water is dis- ¡ Steam guard plate charged via the wash cycle. ¡ Salt filling aid funnel ¡ Mains cable Installing the drainage connection ¡...
en Installation and connection Electrical connection Connect your appliance to the power supply. Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Notes ¡ Please follow the "Safety instruc- tions" → Page 5. ¡ Connect the appliance to alternat- ing current only, in the range of 220 - 240 V and 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with 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 62.
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.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en "Switching on the appliance" → Page 35 ON/OFF button and reset button "Switching off the appliance" → Page 37 "Terminating the programme" → Page 37 "Programmes" → Page 19 Programme buttons Display The display shows information about the remain- ing running time or the basic settings. You can change the basic settings via the display and the setting buttons.
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en Familiarising yourself with your appliance button If you press for approx. 3 seconds, you can open the basic settings. → "Changing basic settings", Page 40 Depending on the appliance specifications...
Programmes en Programmes Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- ning time will change if the rinse aid Programmes grammes that can be selected here. system is switched off or rinse aid Different programmes, which can be needs to be added. found on the control panel of your The consumption values can be appliance, are available depending...
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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 35 °C household food remnants ¡...
Additional functions en flashes. Information for test institutes a The programme and the additional Test institutes are provided with in- function are saved. formation for comparability tests, e.g. Tip: To reset the programme, either according to EN60436. use the Home Connect app or reset These are the conditions for conduct- your appliance back to the factory ing the tests, however they are not...
en Features Top basket Additional func- tion Arrange cups and glasses in the top ¡ Switch on with mixed basket. loads containing table- IntensiveZone ware with different soil- ing levels, e.g. place very soiled pots and pans in the bottom bas- ket and normally soiled tableware in the upper basket.
Features en Press in the levers on the right and Bottom basket left on the outside of the basket. Arrange pans and plates in the bot- tom basket. The basket can then slip down slightly. Raise or lower the basket evenly to Cutlery basket the right level.
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. cooking spoons or serving cutlery.
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.
en Features Set the slider to ON or OFF. Pull the tab on the Extra Clean Zone up and forwards . Push in the top basket. Set the slider to ON. Cleaning Extra Clean Zone Clean under running water. Limescale and soiling from the dish- Place the Extra Clean Zone in the washing water can block the nozzles.
Before using for the first time en "Set the amount of rinse aid to be Before using for the first time Before using for the dispensed." → Page 30 first time "Add detergent" → Page 31. Start the Programme with the Configure the settings for initial start- Before using for the first time highest cleaning temperature without tableware.
en Water softening system Water hardness °E Hardness range mmol/l Setting value 39 - 62 Hard 5.5 - 8.9 H:07 Note: Set the water hardness determ- ter hardness: the higher the water ined on your appliance. hardness, the greater the amount of → "Setting the water softening sys- special salt required.
Water softening system en Note: Only use special salt for erally only be used up to a water dishwashers. hardness of 26 °E without adding Do not use salt tablets. special salt. Do not use table salt. ¡ The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. You do not need to use special Add the special salt to the dis- salt.
en Rinse aid system Add rinse aid up to the max mark. Additional water consumption in litres Additional power consumption in 0.05 The consumption values specified are laboratory measurements determ- ined in accordance with the currently applicable standard and using the Eco 50°...
Detergent en To save the settings, press Modern, powerful detergents mainly for 3 seconds. use a low-alkaline formulation with enzymes. Enzymes break down starch and remove protein. Oxygen- Switching the rinse aid sys- based bleaching agents are generally tem off used to remove coloured marks, e.g. tea or ketchup.
en Detergent Tip: Suitable detergents are available Unsuitable detergents online via our website or from "Cus- Do not use detergent which could tomer Service" → Page 61. cause damage to the appliance or Separate detergents present a risk to health. Separate detergents are products Detergent Description that do not contain components other...
Tableware en ¡ The function of rinse aid is limited Close the lid of the detergent dis- with combined detergents. You will penser. generally get better results using rinse aid. ¡ Use tablets with a special drying performance. Adding detergent To open the detergent dispenser, press the locking latch.
en Tableware Damage to glass and table- Cause Recommendation ware The water temperat- Select a programme ure of the programme with lower temperat- Avoid damage to glass and table- is too high. ures. ware. After the programme has ended, take glass- Cause Recommendation ware and cutlery out...
Basic operation en To save resources, do not pre- Removing tableware rinse tableware under running wa- ter. WARNING Observe the following when arran- Risk of injury! ging tableware: Hot tableware can cause burns to the – Put heavily soiled tableware in skin.
en Basic operation cient programme for the combina- to set the re- tion of energy/water consumption quired start time for the pro- for this type of tableware and evid- gramme. ences conformity with the EU Eco- Press ...
Basic operation en Press to resume the pro- gramme. Terminate programme To end a programme early or to switch from a programme that has already started, you will need to can- cel it first. Open the appliance door. Press for approx. 4 seconds.
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 H:04 H:00 - H:07 Set the water softening system to your water hardness.
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Basic settings en Basic setting Display text Selection Description EmotionLight EL:01 EL:00 - EL:02 Interior light. ¡ With the setting "EL:00"m the in- terior light is switched off. ¡ With the setting "EL:01", the in- terior light can be activated via the ON/OFF button.
en Home Connect Basic setting Display text Selection Description Childproof lock c:00 c:00 - c:01 Switch the → "Electric childproof lock", Page 11 on or off. Level "c:00" switches the childproof lock off. Wi-Fi Cn:00 Cn:00 - Cn:01 Switch the wireless network connec- tion on or off. Level "Cn:00"...
Home Connect en To be able to use Home Connect, Connecting the appliance to WLAN you must first set up the connection home network (Wi-Fi) to the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi Requirements and to the Home Connect app. ¡ Home Connect app is installed on ¡...
en Home Connect Activating Remote Start Data protection When you have selected "rc:01" in Please see the information on data the basic settings of this function, ac- protection. tivate the function on your appliance. The first time your appliance is Requirements registered on a home network ¡...
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...
en Cleaning and servicing To ensure optimum cleaning perform- Clean the filters. ance, the programme doses the de- Place the machine care product in tergents independently of each an- the appliance interior. other during the relevant cleaning Only use machine care products phase.
Cleaning and servicing en Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise Carefully clean the rim of dirt and remove the filter system . between the coarse and the fine fil- ter. Check that no foreign objects ‒ Re-assemble the filter system. fall into the sump. Make sure that the locking catches on the coarse filter click into posi- tion.
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en Cleaning and servicing 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.
Troubleshooting en 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 ▶...
en Troubleshooting 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 ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting E:32-00 will light up altern- Remove the filter from the supply ately or indicator for water hose 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.
en Troubleshooting 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.
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Troubleshooting en 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.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Remnants of food on table- Spray arm rotation is Arrange tableware so that it does ▶ ware. blocked. not obstruct spray arm rotation. Clean the "Spray arms" → Page 45. Spray arm nozzles are ▶ blocked. Filters are soiled. Clean the filters.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Detergent residue in the ap- Washing effect and dissolv- Change your "detergent" ▶ → Page 31. pliance ing performance are re- duced after a prolonged storage time or detergent is very lumpy. Water marks on plastic Due to laws of physics Select a more intensive pro- ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Stubborn white coatings are Washing programme selec- Select a more intensive washing ▶ present on tableware, inside ted too weak. programme. → "Programmes", Page 19 the appliance or the door. Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors. ▶ → "Sensors", Page 12 Tea residue or lipstick marks Washing temperature is too Select a programme with a higher...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Plastic parts inside the appli- Plastic parts inside the appli- Discolouration can come about and ▶ ance are discoloured. ance may become discol- will not impair functioning of the ap- oured during the life of the pliance.
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en Troubleshooting 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.
Troubleshooting en 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- ▶...
en Troubleshooting 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.
Troubleshooting en 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- ▶...
en Transportation, storage and disposal Insert the pump cover and press Clean wastewater pump down . 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.
Customer Service en 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.
en Technical specifications which your appliance was placed on from water damage, the appliance the market within the European Eco- must be connected to the power nomic Area. supply. ¡ The liability guarantee is valid for Note: Under the terms of the manu- the service life of the appliance.
Technical specifications en in the product number (E-Nr.) on the Power consumption Off mode/standby rating plate. Alternatively you can mode: 0.50 W also find the model identifier in the Left-on mode: 0.50 W first line of the EU energy label. Networked standby: 2.00 W Information regarding Free Time in left-on mode: 0 min...
Declaration of Conformity Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH 2.4 GHz band: 100 mW max. hereby declares that the appliance 5 GHz band: 100 mW max. with Home Connect functionality meets the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Dir- ective 2014/53/EU. A detailed RED Declaration of Con- formity can be found online at www.bosch-home.com among the...
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