Table of contents Safety .......... 4 Folding prongs ....... 22 General information...... 4 Extra Clean Zone ...... 23 Intended use........ 4 Basket heights........ 24 Restriction on user group.... 4 Before using for the first time .. 24 Safe installation ........ 5 Performing the initial configura- Safe use ........... 6 tion.......... 24 Damaged appliance ...... 8...
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Customer Service...... 57 Terminate programme.... 34 Product number (E-Nr.), produc- Switching off appliance .... 34 tion number (FD) and consecut- Basic settings........ 35 ive numbering (Z-Nr.) ..... 58 Overview of basic settings ..... 35 AQUA-STOP guarantee .... 58 Changing basic settings.... 37 Technical specifications.... 59 Home Connect ......
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 Saving energy damage the appliance. If you follow these instructions, your Do not use a steam cleaner. ▶ appliance will use less electricity and So as not to scratch the finish ▶...
Installation and connection en ¡ Warranty Efficient Dry ¡ Installation material The appliance door opens automatic- ¡ Steam guard plate ally during the drying phase. This en- ¡ Mains cable sures a particularly economical dry- ¡ Quick reference guide ing result. For best drying results wait until the Installing and connecting the end of programme before unloading...
en Installation and connection Drainage connection Electrical connection Connect your appliance to drainage Connect your appliance to the power connection so dirty water is dis- supply. charged via the wash cycle. Connecting the appliance to the Installing the drainage connection electricity supply Consult the installation instructions Notes supplied for the steps required...
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"...
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance "Detergent" → Page 28 is added to the detergent Detergent dispenser dispenser. "Bottom basket" → Page 21 Bottom basket Dispenser for special salt Add the special salt to the dispenser for special salt. → "Water softening system", Page 25 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 3 4 5 6 "Switching on the appliance" → Page 33 ON/OFF button and reset button "Switching off the appliance" → Page 34 "Terminating the programme" → Page 34 "Programmes" → Page 18 Programme buttons "Water softening system" → Page 25 Special salt refill indicator "Rinse aid system"...
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...
en Additional functions Press the button for the relevant Additional func- additional function. tion → "Additional functions", Page 20 ¡ Switch on with small Press for approx. 3 seconds. loads. Half Load a The selected programme and the ¡ It is recommended additional function will flash. adding less detergent flashes.
Features en Raise or lower the basket evenly to Top basket the right level. Arrange cups and glasses in the top → "Basket heights", Page 24 basket. Check that the basket is level on both sides. You can adjust the height of the top Slide the basket back in.
en Features 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. Cutlery drawer Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer. If you do not need the cutlery shelf, you can fold it up.
Features en Push the lever forwards and fold Set the slider to ON or OFF. down the prongs . Push in the top basket. To use the prongs again, fold them Cleaning Extra Clean Zone back up. a The prongs audibly click into posi- Limescale and soiling from the dish- tion.
en Before using for the first time Place the Extra Clean Zone in the Push in the top basket. top basket and lock in place . Check that the mounts are in the correct position. a The Extra Clean Zone audibly clicks into position ...
Water softening system en Tip: You can change these settings Water softening system Water softening system and other "Basic settings" → Page 35 at any time. Hard water leaves limescale on the Water softening system tableware as well as the washing tank and parts of the appliance may become blocked.
en Water softening system Press repeatedly until the Note: Only use special salt for right water hardness has been set. dishwashers. Do not use salt tablets. The value H04 is set at the factory. Do not use table salt. To save the settings, press Add the special salt to the dis- for 3 seconds.
Rinse aid system en erally only be used up to a water Additional power consumption in 0.05 hardness of 26 °E without adding special salt. The consumption values specified ¡ The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. are laboratory measurements determ- You do not need to use special ined in accordance with the currently salt.
en Detergent Add rinse aid up to the max mark. To save the settings, press for 3 seconds. Switching the rinse aid sys- tem off If you find the rinse aid refill indicator irritating, e.g. when using combined detergents with a rinse aid compon- ent, you can switch the rinse aid sys- tem off.
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Detergent en Modern, powerful detergents mainly Tip: Suitable detergents are available use a low-alkaline formulation with online via our website or from "Cus- enzymes. Enzymes break down tomer Service" → Page 57. starch and remove protein. Oxygen- Separate detergents based bleaching agents are generally used to remove coloured marks, e.g.
en Detergent ¡ The function of rinse aid is limited Unsuitable detergents with combined detergents. You will Do not use detergent which could generally get better results using cause damage to the appliance or rinse aid. present a risk to health. ¡...
Tableware en Close the lid of the detergent dis- Damage to glass and table- penser. ware Avoid damage to glass and table- ware. Cause Recommendation The following table- Only put tableware in ware is not dish- the dishwasher if it is washer-safe: marked as dish- ¡...
en Tableware To save resources, do not pre- Cause Recommendation rinse tableware under running wa- The water temperat- Select a programme ter. ure of the programme with lower temperat- Observe the following when arran- is too high. ures. ging tableware: After the programme –...
Basic operation en If you do not perform any actions Removing tableware on the appliance for 10 minutes, the appliance will automatically WARNING switch off. Risk of injury! Hot tableware can cause burns to the Setting a programme skin. When hot, tableware is sensitive to shock, may crack and can result in To adjust the wash cycle to the soil- injury.
en Basic operation Starting the programme Terminate programme Press To end a programme early or to ▶ switch from a programme that has a The programme has ended when already started, you will need to can- the display shows "0h:00m". cel it first. Notes Press for approx.
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 H00 - H07 Set the water softening system to your water hardness.
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en Basic settings Basic setting Display text Selection Description Tone volume b00 - b03 Adjustment of tone volume. Level "b00" switches the signal tone off. If the Eco drying function is activ- ated, the end of the programme is not indicated by an audible signal tone.
Home Connect en ¡ Please also follow the instructions Changing basic settings in the Home Connect app. Press . Note: Please note the safety precau- To open the basic settings, press tions in this instruction manual and for 3 seconds. make sure that they are also ob- a The display shows Hxx.
en Home Connect With the help of the Home Connect Press . ▶ App scan the QR code. If you open the appliance door, the function is automatically deactiv- ated. button lights up. Tip: To deactivate the function, press . Remote Diagnostics Follow the instructions in the Customer Service can use Remote Home Connect app.
Cleaning and servicing en ¡ Security certificate of the Wi-Fi Declaration of Conformity communication module (to ensure Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH a secure data connection). hereby declares that the appliance ¡ The current software and hardware with Home Connect functionality version of your appliance.
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...
Cleaning and servicing en ¡ If you have not run Machine Care Filter system after 3 washing cycles, the indic- The filter system removes coarse ator for Machine Care will go out soiling from the dishwashing cycle. automatically. ¡ For optimum cleaning perform- ance, ensure the correct place- ment of cleaners.
en Cleaning and servicing Pull down the micro filter to re- Cleaning spray arms move. Limescale and soiling in the dish- washing water may block the nozzles and bearings on the spray arms. Clean the spray arms regularly. Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull down to remove ...
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 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: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- Filters are soiled. Clean the filters. ▶ → "Cleaning filters", Page 41 ware. Filters are inserted incor- Insert the filters properly. → "Filter system", Page 41 rectly and/or not engaged. Engage the filters. Washing programme selec- Select a more intensive washing ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Water marks on plastic Due to laws of physics Select a more intensive pro- ▶ parts. droplet formation on plastic gramme. → "Programmes", Page 18 surfaces is unavoidable. After drying water marks are Position tableware at an angle. ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Tea residue or lipstick marks Too little detergent is being Use a suitable "Detergent " ▶ → Page 28 and follow the manufac- on tableware. used or is unsuitable. turer's instructions for the amount to be used. Tableware has been pre- Only remove large remnants of food ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Plastic parts are discol- Tableware has been pre- Only remove large remnants of food ▶ oured. cleaned too intensely. The and do not prerinse tableware. sensors chose a weaker pro- gramme. Stubborn soiling cannot be entirely removed. Removable streaks are Amount of rinse aid to be Set the rinse aid system to a lower...
en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Rust spots on cutlery. Cutlery is not sufficiently Use rust-resistant tableware. ▶ rust-resistant. Knife blades are often more severely af- fected. Cutlery may also rust if Do not wash rusting items. ▶ washed together with rust- ing items.
Troubleshooting en Information on display panel Fault Cause troubleshooting Add "Special salt" → Page 26. Special salt refill indicator Insufficient special salt. ▶ lights up. Sensor does not detect spe- Do not use special salt tablets. ▶ cial salt tablets. Refill indicator for special Water softening system is Setting the water softening system ▶...
en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Appliance does not start. Mains cable is not inserted. Check whether the socket works. Check whether the mains cable is properly inserted in the socket and on the rear of the appliance. Appliance door is not closed Close the appliance door.
Troubleshooting en Noise Fault Cause troubleshooting Filling valves making knock- Caused by the domestic in- Can only be remedied in the do- ▶ ing noises. stallation. No appliance fault mestic installation. present. Does not affect functioning of the appliance. Knocking or rattling noise. Spray arm is striking table- Arrange tableware so that the spray ▶...
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 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, 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...
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en Technical specifications 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.
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