Self Help - Bosch SHV68R53UC Use & Care Manual

Self Help

Dishwashers may occasionally exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher
itself. The following information may help you with a dishwasher problem without involving a repair
professional.
Problem
1. Door may not be properly latched
2. Unit may not be turned on
3. Unit not reset or previous cycle not com-
pleted
Dishwasher 4. Delay start engaged
does not start 5. Interruption of electrical power supply to
dishwasher or blown fuse.
6. The door may have been closed without first
selecting a cycle
7. Water supply may not be turned on
Dishwasher 1. Default factory settings alert the customer
beeping (end of that the cycle is complete by beeping. This fea-
cycle signal) ture can be deactivated if so desired.
Display does not 1. A fuse may have been blown or circuit
illuminate breaker tripped
2. Door not closed or latched
Note: For models with controls on top of the
door, the display only illuminate when the
door is opened and controls are visible.
Dishwasher 1. Incoming water is not warm enough
seems to run a 2. Cycle time can vary due to soil and water
long time conditions
3. Rinse agent dispenser is empty
4. Dishwasher connected to cold water supply
Note: Refer to "wash cycle information" sec-
tion in this manual for typical cycle lengths
Dishes are not 1. Spray arm movement obstructed
getting clean 2. Spray arm nozzles clogged
enough 3. Improper use of detergents
4. Filters could be clogged
5. Dishes are nested or loaded too close
together
6. Selected wash cycle is not suitable for food
soil conditions
Dishes are not 1. Rinse agent dispenser is empty
getting dry 2. Improper loading of dishes
enough 3. Selected cycle does not include drying
4. Extra Dry Heat is not activated
Note: Plastic or Teflon do not typically dry as well
as other items due to their inherent properties
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Cause
1. Shut the door completely
2. Press the main power switch to turn unit on
3. To reset, refer to "cancelling or changing cycle" in this
manual
4. To reset, refer to "delay start" section in this manual
5. Check circuit breaker
6. Select a cycle and close the door.
7. Check and turn on water supply
1. To adjust the volume or deactivate, refer to the "cycle
completion signal" section in this manual.
1. Check the fuse or circuit breaker box and replace the
fuse or reset the breaker if necessary
2. Ensure door is properly latched and completely closed
1. Before starting a cycle, run hot water faucet at the sink
closest to the dishwasher
2. Sensors in the dishwasher automatically increase the
cycle time to ensure a good wash when heavy soil is
detected
3. Add rinse agent
4. Verify dishwasher is connected to hot water supply
plumbing
1. Ensure that spray arm movement is not blocked by
hand rotating spray arms before starting cycle
2. Remove the spray arms and clean according to the
"care and maintenance" section of the manual
3. Increase or decrease detergent depending on the
water hardness (refer to Table 1)
4. Clean the filters according to the "care and mainte-
nance" section of the manual
5. Rearrange load such that water spray can reach all
items in the dishwasher - see "loading the dishwasher"
section of the manual
6. Refer to "wash cycle information" section of the manual
1. Add rinse agent - the use of rinse agent improves dry-
ing
2. Rearrange load to ensure items are not nesting (see
"loading the dishwasher" section of the manual)
3. Rinse and Hold setting does not include drying
4. See the "Operating the Dishwasher" section of this
manual to learn how to activate Extra Dry Heat
Action