Table of contents Safety .......... 4 Cutlery drawer ........ 24 General information...... 4 Etagere ........... 25 Intended use........ 4 Folding prongs ....... 25 Restriction on user group.... 4 Extra Clean Zone ...... 26 Safe installation ........ 5 Basket heights........ 27 Safe use ........... 6 Before using for the first time .. 27 Damaged appliance ...... 8 Performing initial start-up .... 27 Risk to children ........ 9...
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Customer Service...... 61 Interrupting programme .... 37 Product number (E-Nr.), produc- Terminate programme.... 37 tion number (FD) and consecut- Display programme information.. 37 ive numbering (Z-Nr.) ..... 62 Switching off appliance .... 37 AQUA-STOP guarantee .... 62 Basic settings........ 38 Technical specifications.... 63 Overview of basic settings ..... 38 Information regarding Free and Changing basic settings.... 39...
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. ¡...
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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. ▶...
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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. ▶...
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,...
en Environmental protection and saving energy ¡ 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 13 on the appliance, do not use sponges with a rough surface or Zeolith drying automatically helps to...
Installation and connection en AquaSensor Sensor setting Description when using organic or eco- The AquaSensor is an optical meas- logical detergents contain- uring device (light barrier) which ing low levels of active measures the turbidity of the rinsing agents. Energy and water water.
en Installation and connection marks on the appliance. These Drainage connection marks will disappear after the first Connect your appliance to drainage wash cycle. connection so dirty water is dis- The delivery consists of the following: charged via the wash cycle. ¡...
Installation and connection en Electrical connection Connect your appliance to the power supply. Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Notes ¡ Follow the "Safety instructions" → Page 5. ¡ Connect the appliance to alternat- ing current only, in the range of 220 - 240 V and 50 Hz or 60 Hz. ¡...
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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"...
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en "Detergent" → Page 31 is added to the detergent Detergent dispenser dispenser. "Bottom basket" → Page 24 Bottom basket Dispenser for special salt Add the special salt to the dispenser for special salt. → "Water softening system", Page 28 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the tableware in the bot- tom basket.
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en Familiarising yourself with your appliance "Switching on the appliance" → Page 36 ON/OFF button and reset button "Switching off the appliance" → Page 37 "Terminating the programme" → Page 37 "Programmes" → Page 20 Programme buttons Info button If you press , the display shows information about selected programmes, basic settings and additional functions.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en buttons You can use these buttons to scroll between the basic settings. → "Changing basic settings", Page 39 Display The display shows information about pro- grammes, basic settings or additional functions. You can change the basic settings via the display and the setting buttons.
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...
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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 22 ¡ Intermediate rinse ¡ Removing common ¡ Final rinse 35 °C household food remnants ¡...
en Additional functions 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 38 ing the tests, however they are not...
Features en Additional func- Features Features tion ¡ To ensure a higher hy- You can find an overview of the pos- Features giene status for the ap- sible features of your appliance and Hygiene+ pliance and tableware, how to use them here. the temperature is These features depend on the model raised and maintained...
en Features Large plates up to a diameter of 31 cm can be arranged in the bottom basket as shown. The basket can then slip down slightly. Raise or lower the basket evenly to the right level. → "Basket heights", Page 27 Cutlery drawer Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer.
Features en To fold down the front prongs, Etagere push the lever forwards and fold Use the cutlery shelf and space un- down the prongs . derneath for small cups and glasses or for large items of cutlery, e.g. wooden spoons or serving cutlery. If you want to return the cutlery drawer to the original position, fold the side shelf back up until it clicks...
en Features Push the lever forwards and fold down the prongs . Push in the top basket. Cleaning Extra Clean Zone To use the prongs again, fold them Limescale and soiling from the dish- back up. washing water can block the nozzles. a The prongs audibly click into posi- tion.
Before using for the first time en Check that the mounts are in the correct position. a The Extra Clean Zone audibly clicks into position . Push in the top basket. Basket heights Set the baskets at the right height. Appliance height 81.5 cm with cutlery drawer Setting Top basket...
en Water softening system To ensure good dishwashing results, Water softening system Water softening system you can treat the water with special salt and the water softening system. Hard water leaves limescale on the Water softening system To avoid damage to the appliance, tableware as well as the washing water with a hardness above 9 °E tank and parts of the appliance may...
Water softening system en cial salt required depends on the wa- Fill the dispenser right up with spe- ter hardness: the higher the water cial salt. The water in the dis- hardness, the greater the amount of penser is displaced and forced special salt required.
en Rinse aid system Regeneration of the water Rinse aid system Rinse aid system softening system You can use the rinse aid system Rinse aid system In order to obtain fault-free function of and rinse aid to get tableware and the water softening system, the appli- glasses rinsed perfectly without ance performs regeneration of the marks.
Detergent en Spilled rinse aid can cause ex- Press repeatedly until the display cessive frothing during the wash shows "Rinse aid dispenser". cycle. Press repeatedly until the Close the lid of the dispenser for display shows 0. rinse aid. To save the settings, press a The lid clicks into position.
en Detergent Combined detergent Detergent Description Besides conventional separate deter- Powder deter- Powder detergent is re- gents, a number of products are gent commended for shorter available with additional functions. "Programmes" → Page 20. These products contain not only de- The dosage can be adjus- tergent but also rinse aid and salt re- ted to the level of soiling.
Detergent en pletely dispense with certain sub- If you are using tablets, one is stances. The cleaning effect may enough. Insert the tablets in a hori- be restricted here. zontal position. ¡ Set the rinse aid and the water If you are using powder or liquid softening system to the separate detergent, follow the manufac- detergent or combined detergent...
en Tableware Cause Recommendation Tableware Tableware Highly caustic alkaline If you are using highly or highly acidic clean- caustic alkaline or Only clean tableware that is suitable Tableware ing agents, in particu- highly acidic cleaning for dishwashers. lar commercial or in- agents, in particular Note: Decorated glassware and parts dustrial cleaning...
Basic operation en ¡ For better washing and drying res- ults, position items with curves or recesses at an angle so the water can run off. Removing tableware WARNING Remove large remnants of food Risk of injury! from your tableware. Hot tableware can cause burns to the To save resources, do not pre- skin.
en Basic operation Switching on the appliance Setting timer programming Press . You can delay the start of the pro- ▶ gramme by up to 24 hours. The Eco 50° programme is set by default. Press . The Eco 50° programme is an es- Press repeatedly until the pecially environmentally friendly...
Basic operation en Tip: If you press during the wash Interrupting programme cycle, the programme currently run- Note: When you open the appliance ning will be interrupted. When you door once the appliance has heated switch the appliance back on, the up, leave the door slightly ajar for a programme continues automatically.
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 Selection Description Time setting 00:00 - 24:00 Set the current time.
Basic settings en Basic setting Selection Description Eco forecast Switch EcoCheck on or off. When selecting the programme, the average wa- ter consumption and energy consumption is briefly shown on the display. Emotion Light Switch the interior lighting of the appliance on or On via main switch off.
en Home Connect Press repeatedly until the Tips display shows the right value. ¡ Please consult the documents sup- plied by Home Connect. You can change several settings. ¡ Please also follow the instructions To save the settings, press in the Home Connect app. approx.
Home Connect en With the help of the Home Connect Requirements App scan the QR code. ¡ The appliance is connected to your WLAN home network. ¡ The appliance is connected to the Home Connect app. ¡ "Manual" is selected in the "Basic settings "...
Internet, your Declaration of Conformity appliance will transmit the following Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH types of data to the Home Connect hereby declares that the appliance server (initial registration): with Home Connect functionality ¡...
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 Run Machine Care without tableware Pour the machine cleaner into the if the indicator for Machine Care detergent dispenser until it is filled lights up on the control panel or if ad- completely. vised to do so by the display. The in- Do not place any additional ma- dicator will go out after you have run chine cleaner in the appliance in-...
Cleaning and servicing en Make sure that the locking catches on the coarse filter click into posi- tion. Insert the filter system into the ap- pliance and turn the coarse filter clockwise. Make sure that the arrow markings match up. Cleaning spray arms Limescale and soiling in the dish- Pull down the micro filter to re- washing water may block the nozzles...
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en Cleaning and servicing 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! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
en Troubleshooting 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.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting E:3200 or indicator for wa- Turn off the water tap. ter supply lights up. Unscrew the water connection. Remove the filter from the supply hose 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 E:9001 lights up. Mains voltage is too low. This is not a fault on the appliance. Contact an electrician. Have the mains voltage and elec- trical installation checked by an electrician. A different error code ap- A technical fault is present.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. The combined detergent Use rinse aid to improve drying per- used has a poor drying per- formance. formance. Use a different combined detergent with a better drying performance. Activate "Extra Dry" → Page 38. Extra Dry not activated to im- ▶...
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en Troubleshooting 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 ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Detergent residue in the ap- Tabs are used in the quick Select a more intensive "Pro- ▶ gramme" → Page 20 or use pliance or short programme. Dissolv- "Powder detergent" → Page 31. ing time of the tab is not at- tained.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Stubborn white coatings are Too little detergent is being Increase the amount of detergent ▶ present on tableware, inside used. used or change "Detergent " → Page 31. the appliance or the door. Washing programme selec- Select a more intensive washing ▶...
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Troubleshooting en 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.
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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 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-...
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 Customer Service 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...
Technical specifications en needs to be turned off if you are Capacity 14 place settings away from home for a long period, This product contains light sources e.g. on holiday for several weeks. from energy efficiency class G. These light sources are available as a spare part and should only be replaced by Technical specifications Technical specifications...
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en Technical specifications To file a request, please email to oss- request@bshg.com or send a written request to BSH Hausgeräte GmbH, Carl-Wery-Str. 34, D-81739 München, Germany. 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-...
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