Table of contents Safety..........4 Folding plate supports ..26 General instructions ....4 Extra Clean Zone ....26 Destination of the device....4 Cutlery basket heights ......27 Restriction of users .... 4 Before first use ....28 Safe installation........5 First time use..
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Service........64 Cancel program ....39 Product number (E-Nr.), production Switching off the appliance....39 number (FD) and serial number (Z- Basic Settings ........ 40 Nr.) ..........64 Overview of the basic settings AQUA-STOP guarantee ....64 gen ..........40 Technical data....
NL Safety Safety Observe the safety information so that you can use the device safely. General instructions Here you will find general information about this manual. s Read this manual carefully. Only then can you use the device safely and efficiently. s These operating instructions are intended for the user of the device.
Safety NL Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are supervised. Make sure that children under 8 years old cannot reach the device or the connecting cable. Safe installation Observe the safety instructions when installing the device. WARNING ‒...
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NL Safety s Cutting the supply hose or submerging the AquaStop valve in water is dangerous. ▶ Never immerse the plastic housing in water. An electric valve is located in the plastic housing on the supply hose. ▶ Never cut the supply hose. Electrical connection lines are located in the supply hose.
Safety NL Safe use Observe the safety instructions when using the device. WARNING ‒ Serious health risk! Failure to observe the safety instructions and instructions for use on the packaging of dishwasher detergents and rinse aids can lead to serious health damage. ▶...
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NL Safety s Knives and objects with sharp points can cause injuries. ▶ Place knives and objects with sharp points pointing down in the cutlery basket, knife holder or cutlery drawer. WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! If the appliance door is opened during the program run, hot water may splash out of the appliance.
Safety NL Damaged device Observe the safety instructions if the device is damaged. WARNING ‒ Danger of electric shock! s A damaged appliance or power cord is dangerous. ▶ Never use a damaged device. ▶ Never use a device with a cracked or broken surface. ▶...
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NL Safety ▶ Do not let children play with packaging material. s Children can inhale or swallow small parts and choke. ▶ Keep small parts away from children. ▶ Do not allow children to play with small parts. WARNING ‒ Health risk! Children can lock themselves in the appliance and endanger their lives.
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Safety NL WARNING ‒ Choking hazard! Children can lock themselves in the appliance and suffocate. ▶ If present, use the child lock. ▶ Never allow children to play with or operate the appliance.
NL Avoid material damage Material damage Do not install the dishwasher in ▶ near heat sources such as avoid radiators, water heaters, stoves or other appliances that give off t To prevent material damage to the heat. appliance, accessories or kitchen s Altered or damaged water utensils, observe the instructions.
Environmental protection and saving NL Save energy rinsed, the water softening salt can be filled into the water If you follow these instructions, your softening salt container appliance will use less electricity and immediately before the program water. starts. Dishwasher detergent can damage the water softener.
NL Set up and connect Tip: For proper drying with zeolite, do Sensor level Description not place dishes directly in front of SE:01 Adjusts the program the suction opening and discharge strength even with small opening of the zeolite reservoir. amounts of dirt for effective removal of food residues.
Set up and connect NL s Dishwasher Waste water connection s Instructions Connect the appliance to a drain water s Assembly instructions connection so that the contaminated s Guarantee washing water can be drained. s Mounting material s Steam protection plate Install waste water connection s Power cord The necessary steps can be found in...
NL Set up and connect Electrical connection Connect the device to the mains. Connecting the appliance electrically Notes s Take the "safety rules" → Page 5 heed. s Only connect the device on an AC voltage of 220 - 240 V and 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
Getting to know your device NL Getting to know your device Learn more about the components of your device. Device Here you will find an overview of the components of your device. Nameplate Type plate with "E number and FD number" →...
NL Getting to know your device Detergent dispenser Put the "dishwasher detergent" in the detergent dispenser → Page 32. "Lower crockery basket" → Page 25 Lower crockery basket Reservoir for softening salt Add softening salt to the water softening salt reservoir.
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Getting to know your device NL 13 12 11 10 9 8 "Turn on device" → Page 37 ON/OFF button and Reset button "Turn off device" → Page 39 "Abort program" → Page 39 "Programs" → Page 21 Program keys Display The display shows information about the time remaining or basic settings.
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NL Getting to know your device If you pressed for approx. 3 seconds, open the basic settings. → "Changing Basic Settings", Page 42 Depending on the device version...
Programs NL Programs Here you will find an overview of the a switched-off rinse system or lack of adjustable programs. Depending on rinse aid will affect the run time. The the configuration, different programs consumption values can be found in are offered on the control panel of the quick guide.
NL Programs Program Usage Program sequence Additional Features China: Caring, special: Extra Dry s Sensitive crockery, s Pre-rinse IntensiveZone Glass 40° SpeedPerfect+ cutting, temperature sensitive s Cleaning 40 °C → g clean plastics, glasses s Intermediate rinse "Additional Features", Page 23 s Rinse aid 50 °C and base glasses in the s To dry...
Additional Features NL Additional Features The product number (E-No.) and the production number (FD) are required, Here you will find an overview of the which you will find on the type plate on the appliance door. adjustable additional functions. Depending on the configuration, various Favorite additional functions are provided on the Under the key...
NL Equipment Equipment Press the levers on the left and right on the outside of the basket Here you get an overview of the inwards. possible equipment of your device and the way in which you use it. The equipment depends on your device variant.
Equipment NL Arrange the cutlery with the Lower crockery basket pointed and sharp side down. Place pans and plates in the lower Etagère basket. Use the etagère and the space below it for storing small cups and glasses or for larger pieces of cutlery such as ladles or pre-cut cutlery.
NL Equipment Foldable plate supports Extra Clean Zone Use the folding plate supports to Use the Extra Clean Zone in the safely store crockery such as plates. upper basket to thoroughly clean soiled items, such as muesli dishes. For easier storage of pans, dishes and glasses, you can fold the folding plate Set Extra Clean Zone supports.
Equipment NL Note Always operate the appliance Hang the Extra Clean Zone in the with the Extra Clean Zone installed. upper basket and click into place . Pull out the upper basket. Pull up and forward the tab on the Extra Clean Zone pull off .
NL Before first use Before first use Turn on device." 3. " → Page 37 s set the options for the first use. Set water softening." 4. " → Page 29 Set the amount of rinse aid." → 5. " Page 31 First time use Tip: You can change these settings and...
Softening System NL Note Set the device to the water hardness, the greater the determined water hardness. amount of softening salt required. → "Setting water softening", Page 29 With a water hardness of 0 - 6 °dH you PAY ATTENTION! do not need to use softening salt and s Dishwasher detergent can damage the water damage hardening.
NL Softening System 3. Note Only use special salt for according to the manufacturer's dishwashers. instructions, only use up to a degree of hardness of 21 °dH Do not use salt tablets. Do not without adding softening salt. use table salt. s The water hardness is 0 - 6 Place the softening salt in the °dH.
Rinse System NL Press and lift the tab on the lid of Overview of the consumption values the rinse aid container . when regenerating the softening system Here you will find an overview of the maximum additional runtime and consumption values when regenerating the softening system.
NL Dishwasher detergent a The display shows H:xx Approx. 3 seconds on Busy- to give. to access the basic settings. a The display shows to give. a The display shows H:xx Press just as often to give. until the display shows the a The display shows reflected factory-set value r:05.
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Dishwasher detergent NL Non-combined detergent Description Dishwasher detergent Non-combined dishwashing detergents Tabs Tabs are suitable for all are products that contain no further dishwashing tasks and components besides the actual do not require dosing. dishwashing detergent. Examples of With abbreviated "programs" →...
NL Dishwasher detergent Unsuitable detergent dry detergent dispenser to prevent the packaging from sticking. Do not use detergents that could damage the appliance or harm your s Even when the gloss- health. top up rinse aid and the top up softener salt indicator lights up, the Description Dishwasher detergent...
China NL Place detergent in the dry Close the lid of the detergent detergent dispenser. dispenser. 50ml 25 ml 15ml a The lid audibly clicks into place. If you use tabs, one tablet is a The detergent dispenser is enough. Place tabs across the tray. depending on the program opens When using powder or liquid automatically at the optimum time...
NL China Damage to glass and crockery Cause Recommendation Highly corrosive alkali If you use highly corrosive al- chemical or strongly acidic or strongly acidic Prevent damage to glass and ser- dishwashing detergents containing dishwashing dirty stuff. detergents, in particular detergents used, Cause products for professionals, especially for Recommendation...
The Ministry in essence NL s For better washing and drying sultaten, place crockery with curves or cavities at an angle so that water can run off. Clearing crockery WARNING Remove coarse food residues from Risk of injury! the dishes. Hot dishes can cause burns.
NL The Ministry in essence The Eco 50° program is preset. Make time setting You can delay the start of the program The Eco 50° program is a very for up to 24 hours. environmentally friendly program and ideal for normally soiled or press .
The Ministry in essence NL Pause program Note If you open the appliance door when the appliance has heated up, it is best to leave the appliance door ajar for a few minutes and then close it. In this way you prevent an overpressure occurring in the appliance and the appliance door from jumping open.
NL Basic settings Basic settings You can set up your device according to your needs. Overview of the basic settings The basic settings depend on the equipment of your appliance. Basic setting Display text Description Choise H:04 H:00 - H:07 Set the water softener to the water Water hardness hardness.
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Basic settings NL Basic setting Display text Description Choise Activate or deactivate S:01 S:00 - S:01 TimeLight TimeLight. During the program run, status information about the time setting, the program or the time remaining is projected on the floor under the appliance door.
NL Home Connect Basic setting Display text Description Choise Reset changed settings Start with Factory setting Y:ES to the factory state. The settings for the first Confirm with start-up must be specified. Factory setting (may differ depending on the device type) Change basic settings availability of Home Connect services in your country.
Home Connect Quick start with Home Home Connect settings Connect Adapt Home Connect to your needs. Connect the device quickly and easily You will find the Home Connect to a mobile end device. settings in the basic settings of your Install app appliance.
Declaration of Conformity The Home Connect app informs you Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH about available software updates. hereby declares that the appliance with Home Connect functionality Protection of personal data...
To avoid machine cleaners for dishwashers via malfunctions and to reduce the https://www.bosch-home.com/store formation of unpleasant odours, it is or our service department. recommended to clean the device at Machine cleaning is a program that regular intervals.
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NL Cleaning and maintenance Remove from Detergent Placement Phase Liquid machine care Interior of the appliance, Fat and Lime product or powdered e.g. bottle hung in the machine descaler. cutlery basket or powder in the interior. Food residues and deposits - Machine cleaner Detergent dispenser gene For optimum cleaning performance,...
Cleaning and maintenance NL Pull the micro sieve downwards. Sieving System The sieve system filters coarse impurities from the rinsing circuit. Press the locking pieces together and remove the coarse sieve remove upwards . microsieve fine sieve coarse sieve Cleaning sieves Contaminants from the wash water can clog the sieves.
NL Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning spray arms Limescale and impurities in the wash water can block the nozzles and bearings of the spray arms. Clean the spray arms regularly. Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull it downwards Pull the lower spray arm upwards. Check the nozzles of the spray arms for blockages under running water and remove any foreign objects.
Troubleshooting NL Troubleshooting You can remedy minor faults on the device yourself. Before contacting customer service, please refer to the troubleshooting information. This way you avoid unnecessary costs. WARNING Danger of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Only qualified personnel may carry out repairs on the device ▶...
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NL Troubleshooting Cause To fix an issue Malfunction Switch off the device. E:32-00 lights up alternately The sieves in the water connection inlet or AquaStop or the water supply indicator Remove the plug from the socket. hose are clogged. lights up. Turn off the tap.
Troubleshooting NL Cause To fix an issue Malfunction There is no error in the device. E:90-01 lights up alternately. Mains voltage is too low. Contact an electrician. Have the mains voltage and electrical installation checked by the electrician. Press . Another one appears There is a technical malfunction error code in the indicator - present.
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NL Troubleshooting Cause To fix an issue Malfunction Crockery is not dry. Arrange the crockery at an angle as Water remains in cavities ▶ of crockery and cutlery right in. to stand. Use rinse aid to improve The combined drying performance. detergent has poor drying performance.
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Troubleshooting NL Cause To fix an issue Malfunction No action required. No action Insides of the appliance No malfunction. For required. are wet after the wash condensation drying, water cycle. drops in the rinse aid container are necessary and desirable. The moisture in the air condenses on the inner walls of the appliance, flows downwards and is...
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NL Troubleshooting Cause To fix an issue Malfunction Food remains on the The upper basket is not ▶ Set the upper basket on the left and crockery. set to the same height right to the same height. on the right and left. Arrange the dishes in the The lid of the detergent Residual detergent in the...
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Troubleshooting NL Cause To fix an issue Malfunction White deposits form There are wipeable or Set the water softener correctly. inside the appliance. water-soluble deposits In most cases you will need to in the interior or on the increase the setting. door of the appliance.
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NL Troubleshooting Cause To fix an issue Malfunction Tea or lipstick residue Adjust the sensitivity of the sensor weak washing program. ▶ Stubborn dirt cannot on the dishes. system on. → be partially removed. "Sensors", Page 14 Clean the device. There are colored (blue, Layering occurs due to the ▶...
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Troubleshooting NL Cause To fix an issue Malfunction The amount of rinse Set the rinse system to ▶ There are removable aid is set too high. smudges on glasses, a lower position. → " refill rinse aid", glassware with a metallic No rinse aid has been ▶...
NL Troubleshooting Cause To fix an issue Malfunction Use rust-resistant cutlery. Cutlery is not sufficiently ▶ Rust traces on the cutlery. rust resistant. Knife blades are often more affected by this. Cutlery also rusts Do not wash rusting objects ▶ off.
Troubleshooting NL Display instructions Cause To fix an issue Malfunction Fill in "softening salt" → Page 29 Indication of softening salt with- No softening- ▶ Bee. fill is lit. salt. Do not use softening salt Sensor recognizes softening ▶ bleed. salt tablets do not.
NL Troubleshooting Cause To fix an issue Malfunction Check whether the connecting cable is The device does not start. properly connected to the mains socket and to the rear of the appliance. Appliance door is not Close the appliance door. ▶...
Troubleshooting NL Sounds Cause To fix an issue Malfunction Clapping noises from the Depending on the household The problem can only be solved via the household ▶ installation. No device installation are rectified. filling valves. error present. Operation of the device is not adversely affected.
NL Transport, storage and disposal Fit the pump cover and press Cleaning the drain pump down . Large food particles or objects can block the drain pump. As soon as the washing water is no longer draining properly, you must clean the drain pump.
Transport, storage and disposal NL Frost-proof the appliance Disposal of your old appliance If the device is located in a room with Environmentally friendly disposal a risk of frost, e.g. in a holiday home, means that valuable raw materials empty the device completely. can be reused.
NL customer service customer service Detailed information on the warranty period and warranty conditions in your If you have any questions, are country can be obtained from our after- sales service, your dealer or on our unable to rectify a fault with the website.
Technical data NL s The liability guarantee Disabled access Recorded power applies to the life of the device. gene standby/standby mode: 0.50 W s Condition for entitlement to Non-disabled there is a guarantee that the device condition: 0.50 W with AquaStop has been set up and Networked connected professionally and in standby: 2.00 W...
NL Technical data up the model. The model identification consists of the slash character of the E number (E-No.) on the rating plate. Alternatively, you can also find the model identification in the first line of the EU energy label. Information about free software and open source software This product contains software...
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