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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SGE53B55UC [en-us] User manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    en-us Table of contents 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY 9 Water softening system ..   20 INSTRUCTIONS....  4 9.1 Overview of water 1.1 Safety definitions.... 4 hardness settings.... 20 1.2 General information.... 4 9.2 Setting the water softening system.... 20 1.3 Intended use ...... 5 9.3 Special Dishwasher Salt ..
  • Page 3 en-us 20 Technical specifications...    53 13.9 Interrupting the wash 20.1 Information regarding cycle ........ 29 Free and Open Source 13.10 Terminating the wash Software ...... 53 cycle ...... 30 13.11 Switching off the 21 Statement of Limited appliance ....... 30 Product Warranty....   53 21.1 What this Warranty 14 Basic settings....  31 Covers &...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire and injury to persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed including those in the following pages.
  • Page 5: Intended Use

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ¡ Severe product damage and/or injury could result from the use of un- qualified service technicians or non-original parts. All repairs must be performed by an authorized service provider using only original equip- ment factory replacement parts.
  • Page 6: Safe Use

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor. Check with an authorized electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded. 1.6 Safe use Follow these safety instructions when using the appliance. WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury, observe the following.
  • Page 7 en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To avoid risk of injury, when loading items to be washed, observe the fol- lowing. Locate sharp items so they are not likely to damage the door seal. ▶ ▶ Load knives and other sharp utensils with their handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
  • Page 8: Risk To Children

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1.7 Risk to children Follow these safety instructions if there are children in your home. WARNING To reduce risk of injury to children, observe the following. ▶ Do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher. ▶...
  • Page 9: Preventing

    Preventing material damage en-us Protect your appliance from the 2 Preventing Preventing material damage elements. material damage Protect against freezing to ▶ avoid possible damage to the fill valve. Damage caused by Preventing material damage freezing is not covered by the 2.1 Safe use warranty.
  • Page 10: Appliance

    en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 4 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 4.1 Appliance Here you can find an overview of the parts of your appliance. Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number → ...
  • Page 11: Controls

    Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us Dispenser for special Special salt is added to the dispenser salt for special salt. →  "Water softening system", Page 20 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the dish- ware in the lower rack. If the dishware has not been washed properly, clean the spray arms.
  • Page 12 en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 3 4 5 6 7 ON/OFF button Switching on the appliance and reset button →  Page 28 Switching off the appliance Terminating the wash cycle →  Page 30 Cycle buttons Cycles Special salt refill indicator Water softening system → ...
  • Page 13 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us Door opener Open the appliance door. Depending on the appliance specifications...
  • Page 14 en-us Dishwasher Cycles 5 Dishwasher Cycles Dishwasher Cycles You can find an overview of the cycles that can be selected here. Differ- Dishwasher Cycles ent cycles, which can be found on the control panel of your appliance, are available depending on the appliance configuration. The running time may vary depending on the cycle selected.
  • Page 15: Dishwasher Cycles

    Dishwasher Cycles en-us Cycle Purpose Cycle sequence Usage 1) Hour/min. 2) Electrical/ 3) Water/gal Normal Dishware: Most economical cycle: ¡ 1) 2:10 - ¡ Cleaning mixed ¡ Pre-Rinse  2:15 dishware and ¡ Cleaning 122 °F – ¡ 2) 0.750 - silverware.  0.840 131 °F Level of soiling:...
  • Page 16: Options

    en-us Options Tip: You can use the Home Con- Option nect app to download additional ¡ For a better drying Cycles and Options and save result, the final them. Extra Dry rinse temperature is increased and Save Favorite on the the drying phase appliance.
  • Page 17: Upper Rack

    Features en-us Raise or lower the rack evenly 7.1 Upper rack to the right level. →  "Rack heights", Page 19 Arrange cups and glasses in the upper rack. Check that the rack is level on both sides. Knife shelf Slide the rack in. You can adjust the height of the upper rack to make room for 7.2 Lower rack...
  • Page 18: Silverware Basket

    en-us Features 7.3 Silverware Basket 7.5 Flip tines Arrange the silverware in the sil- Use the flip tines to position dish- verware basket, ensuring that the ware securely, e.g. plates. items are not nestled together and with the sharp points down. WARNING The sharp points and edges of knives and other sharp utensils can cause serious injury.
  • Page 19: Knife Shelf

    Before using for the first time en-us 7.6 Knife Shelf Use the shelf for knives or other long utensils. 7.7 Rack heights Set the racks at the right height. Appliance height 32 inches with silverware basket Level Upper rack Lower rack 1 max. ø 8.5"...
  • Page 20: Water Softening System

    en-us Water softening system To ensure good dishwashing re- 9 Water softening Water softening system sults, you can treat the water with system special salt and the water soften- ing system. To avoid damage to the appliance, water with a hard- Hard water leaves limescale on Water softening system ness above 9 °E must be soft- dishware as well as the washing...
  • Page 21: Special Dishwasher Salt

    Water softening system en-us The value H00 is set at the fac- Note: Only use special salt tory. specified for dishwashers. Do not use salt tablets. To save the settings, press Do not use table salt. for 3 seconds. Add the special dishwasher salt to the dispenser.
  • Page 22: Rinse Aid System

    en-us Rinse aid system ¡ The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. Add rinse aid up to the max You can omit special salt. mark. Press ⁠ . To open the basic settings, press for 3 seconds. a The display shows Hxx. a The display shows ⁠...
  • Page 23: Switching The Rinse Aid System Off

    Detergent en-us agents are generally used to re- 10.3 Switching the rinse move colored stains, e.g. tea or aid system off ketchup. Note: Follow the manufacturer's If you choose not to use rinse aid, instructions for each detergent. you can turn the rinse aid system off.
  • Page 24: Incompatible Detergents

    en-us Detergent ¡ To prevent sticking, only touch 11.2 Incompatible detergents in a water-soluble detergents pouch with dry hands and only ever place them in a dry deter- Do not use a detergent which is gent dispenser. not designated for dishwasher use ¡...
  • Page 25: Detergent Table

    Dishware en-us Close the lid of the detergent 12 Dishware Dishware dispenser. Only wash dishware that is suit- Dishware able for dishwashers. Note: Decorated glassware and parts made of aluminum or silver may fade or discolor with dish- washing. Delicate types of glass may turn cloudy after a few wash cycles.
  • Page 26: Loading Dishware

    en-us Dishware Cause Recommenda- 12.2 Loading dishware tion Arrange dishware correctly to opti- Glass and dish- Only put mize the dishwashing result and ware is not suit- glasses and prevent damage to both dishware able for dish- china in the and the appliance. washers.
  • Page 27: Removing Dishware

    Dishware en-us – Put heavily soiled dishware Check the washing tank and in the lower rack, e.g. pans. accessories for soiling and The more powerful spray jet clean if necessary. ensures that the dishwashing →  "Cleaning and maintenance", result will be better. Page 35 –...
  • Page 28: Basic Operation

    en-us Basic Operation Additional loading patterns for 10 13 Basic Operation Basic Operation place settings: Lower rack Basic Operation 13.1 Protection against unintentional operation Your appliance is equipped with a function that helps to prevent un- intentional operation, e.g. by chil- dren. After starting the appliance, the door has to be closed within 4 seconds, otherwise the operation will be paused.
  • Page 29: Setting Options

    Basic Operation en-us a The cycle is set and the cycle ¡ You can only change a cycle in button flashes. progress if you can cancel it a The remaining run time of the first. cycle appears on the display. →  "Terminating the wash cy- cle", Page 30 ¡...
  • Page 30: Terminating The Wash Cycle

    en-us Basic Operation 13.10 Terminating the wash cycle To end a cycle early or to switch from one that has already started, you will need to cancel it first. Press for approx. ▶ 4 seconds. a All displays light up. a As soon as the displays are off, the display shows "0h:01m"...
  • Page 31: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en-us 14 Basic settings Basic settings You can configure your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 14.1 Overview of the basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display Selection Description text W. hardness H00 - H07 Set the water softening system to your water...
  • Page 32: Changing The Basic Settings

    en-us Home Connect™ Basic setting Display Selection Description text Remote Start rc0 - rc2 Activate or deactivate . The following settings are possible: ¡ With the setting "rc0", the option is perma- nently deactivated. ¡ With the setting "rc1", the option can be se- lected via the button.
  • Page 33: Home Connect

    Home Connect™  en-us The Home Connect™ app will Scan the QR code using the guide you through the entire regis- Home Connect™ app. tration process. Follow the instruc- tions in the Home Connect™ app to make the settings. Tips ¡ Please consult the Home Con- nect™...
  • Page 34: Remote Diagnostics

    en-us Home Connect™ Requirements 15.6 Data Protection ¡ The appliance is connected to your WLAN home network. Please see the information on ¡ The appliance is connected to data protection. the Home Connect™ app. The first time your appliance is ¡ With the basic setting Remote registered on a home network start → ...
  • Page 35: Cleaning And Maintenance

    →  Page 29 while, leave the door slightly ajar. 16.4 Machine Care Deposits, e.g. from food remnants www.bosch-home.com/us/shop- and limescale, can cause your ap- productlist/dishwashing/cleaning- pliance to malfunction. To avoid and-care these problems and reduce odors, we recommend cleaning your ap- www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/...
  • Page 36 en-us Cleaning and maintenance Phase Removal of Cleaner Placement Grease and Liquid machine care Appliance interior, limescale product or machine e.g. bottle hung in descaler in powder the silverware bas- form. ket or powder in the interior. Food remnants Machine cleaner Detergent dispenser and deposits To ensure optimal cleaning perfor-...
  • Page 37: Filter System

    Cleaning and maintenance en-us Pull down the micro filter to re- 16.5 Filter system move. The filter system removes coarse soiling from the dishwashing cy- cle. Press the locking catches gether and lift the coarse filter ⁠ . Micro filter Fine filter Coarse filter Cleaning filters Soiling in the dishwashing water...
  • Page 38: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    en-us Cleaning and maintenance 16.6 Cleaning the spray arms Limescale and soiling in the dish- washing water may block the noz- zles and bearings on the spray arms. Clean the spray arms regu- larly. Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull down to remove ⁠...
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en-us 17 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can eliminate minor issues on ing issues before contacting Cus- Troubleshooting your appliance yourself. Please tomer Service. This may avoid un- read the information on eliminat- necessary repair costs. Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:20-60 lights up al- Appliance has detected heating element is calci- ternately.
  • Page 40 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:32-00 lights up al- Remove the filter from the supply hose. ternately or indicator for water supply lights up. Clean the filter. Reinsert the filter in the supply hose. Screw the water connection back on. Check the water connection for leaks.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting A different error A technical fault is present. code appears in the Press display window. Pull out the power cord plug of the appliance or switch off the breaker. E:01-00 to E:90-10 Wait at least 2 minutes. Insert the power cord plug of the appliance in a power outlet or switch on the breaker.
  • Page 42 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Dishware is not dry. Dishware removed too early or drying process not yet ended. Wait until the program ends. Only remove dishware 30 minutes after the program has ended. Rinse aid used has a limited drying performance. Use a name-brand rinse aid.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Food remnants on Dishware has been precleaned too intensively. dishware. The sensors then choose a weaker program. Stubborn soiling cannot be entirely removed. Only remove large remnants of food and do not ▶ prerinse dishware. Tall narrow containers in corner areas are not rinsed out adequately.
  • Page 44 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Wipeable or water- Detergent substances are deposited there. These soluble coatings in- coatings cannot generally be removed with chem- side the appliance icals. or on the door. Change your Detergent. ▶ Clean the appliance mechanically. ▶...
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting There are colored The formation of films is due to substances con- coatings (blue, yel- tained in vegetables (cabbage, celery, potatoes, low, brown) inside noodles, etc.) or tap water (manganese). the appliance or on Clean the appliance. ▶...
  • Page 46 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting There are remov- There is detergent residue in the final rinse. Lid of able streaks on detergent dispenser is blocked by dishware and glasses, glassware will not open fully. with a metallic ap- Arrange dishware in the upper rack so the tab pearance and silver- collecting tray is not obstructed by dishware.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Connection to home WLAN on router is not active. network is not es- Check the wireless network connection of your ▶ tablished. router. WLAN display is Connection to home network is not available. flashing. Activate the wireless network connection on ▶...
  • Page 48 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Appliance cannot be Pull out the power cord plug or switch off the switched on or oper- breaker. ated. Wait at least 2 minutes. Connect the appliance to the power supply. Switch the appliance on. Appliance does not The breaker has tripped.
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Filling valves mak- Caused by the domestic installation. No fault ing knocking noises. present in the appliance. Does not affect function- ing of the appliance. Can only be remedied in the home installation. ▶ Knocking or rattling Spray arm is striking dishes.
  • Page 50: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    en-us Transportation, storage and disposal Insert the pump cover 18.2 Vacation and Storage press down ⁠ . NOTICE: Preparing your unit for vacation Before leaving for vacation dur- ▶ ing warmer weather, besides turning off the main valve, also turn off water supply at the nearest point to the dish- washer.
  • Page 51: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance

    (E-Nr.), the production drain out. number (FD) and the consecutive numbering (Z-Nr.) of your appli- ance. 18.4 Disposal of your old USA: appliance 1-800-944-2904 www.bosch-home.com/us/owner- Environmentally sound disposal support/get-support allows valuable raw materials to www.bosch-home.com/us/shop be recycled. 1-800-944-2904 WARNING www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/...
  • Page 52 en-us Customer service rise to a valid warranty claim. Compensation will be provided under the following conditions: ¡ If water damage is caused by a defect in materials or workman- ship in the AquaStop system, BSH will compensate cus- tomers reasonable and verifi- able damages.
  • Page 53: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications en-us 20 Technical specifications Technical specifications Facts and figures for your appliance can be found here. Technical specifications Weight Max.: 60 kg Voltage 120 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz Power rating 1440 W Fuse 12 A Water pressure ¡ Min. 7.25 psi (50 kPa) ¡ Max. 145 psi (1000 kPa) Inlet rate Min.
  • Page 54: How Long The Warranty Lasts

    en-us Statement of Limited Product Warranty appliance sold to you (“Product“), (30) days from the date of pur- provided that the Product was chase or closing date for new con- purchased: struction. This cosmetic warranty ¡ For your normal, household excludes slight color variations (non-commercial) use, and has due to inherent differences in in fact at all times only been...
  • Page 55: Repair/Replace As Your Exclusive Remedy

    Statement of Limited Product Warranty en-us technical ability (note that they are 21.4 Repair/Replace as independent entities and are not Your Exclusive agents, partners, affiliates or rep- Remedy resentatives of BSH). Notwith- standing the foregoing, BSH will During this warranty period, BSH not incur any liability, or have re- or one of its authorized service sponsibility, for the Product if it is...
  • Page 56 en-us Statement of Limited Product Warranty ¡ Any party's willful misconduct, provider, unless approved by negligence, misuse, abuse, ac- BSH before service is per- cidents, neglect, improper oper- formed. ation, failure to maintain, im- In no event shall BSH have any li- proper or negligent installation, ability or responsibility whatsoever tampering, failure to follow op-...
  • Page 57: Obtaining Warranty Service

    Statement of Limited Product Warranty en-us OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR EXPENSES, IN- CLUDING WITHOUT LIMITA- TION TIME AWAY FROM WORK, HOTELS AND/OR RESTAURANT MEALS, REMODELLING EX- PENSES IN EXCESS OF DI- RECT DAMAGES WHICH ARE DEFINITIVELY CAUSED EXCLU- SIVELY BY BSH, OR OTHER- WISE.
  • Page 58 Wi-Fi® Module FCC/IC Statements Model: SMB FCC ID: 2AHES-SMB IC: 21152-SMB The Home Connect module is a communication device designed to provide communication between appliances and smart devices. This module is integrated at the factory, under direct control of B/S/H Home Appliances Corporation, and is not user serviceable or upgradable.
  • Page 60 Free and easy registration – also on mobile phones: www.bosch-home.com/welcome Looking for help? You'll find it here. Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, help with prob- lems or a repair from Bosch experts. Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you: www.bosch-home.com/service...

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