Table of contents Safety .......... 4 Etagere ........... 23 General information...... 4 Folding prongs ....... 23 Intended use........ 4 Knife shelf........ 24 Restriction on user group.... 4 Extra Clean Zone ...... 24 Safe installation ........ 4 Basket heights........ 25 Safe use ........... 6 Before using for the first time .. 25 Damaged appliance ...... 8 Performing the initial configura- Risk to children ........ 8...
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Customer Service...... 59 Activating button lock..... 35 Product number (E-Nr.), produc- Deactivate button lock.... 35 tion number (FD) and consecut- Interrupting programme .... 35 ive numbering (Z-Nr.) ..... 60 Terminate programme.... 35 AQUA-STOP guarantee .... 60 Switching off appliance .... 35 Technical specifications.... 60 Basic settings........ 36 Information regarding Free and Overview of basic settings ..... 36 Open Source Software .... 61...
en Safety Safety Observe the following safety instructions. General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
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Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! ¡ Incorrect installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Always use the supplied power cable for the new appliance. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating current only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
en Safety ¡ Contact between the appliance and installation lines may lead to a defect in these lines, e.g. gas pipes and power lines. Gas from a corroded gas pipe can ignite. A damaged power line can cause a short circuit. ▶...
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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 ▶ Never kink, crush or modify the power cord. Damaged appliance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! ¡ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is danger- ous. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured sur- face.
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Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health! Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk. ▶ With redundant appliances, unplug the power cord. Then cut through the cord and damage the lock on the appliance door beyond repair so that the appliance door will no longer close.
en Preventing material damage pipes supplied for the drinking Preventing material damage Preventing material dam- water and waste water connec- tions are not affected here. ¡ Modified or damaged water hoses may result in material damage and Preventing material damage Safe installation damage to the appliance.
Environmental protection and saving energy en ¡ Unsuitable cleaning agents may If you do not have much tableware to damage the appliance. wash, use the additional Half Load Do not use a steam cleaner. function. ▶ So as not to scratch the finish ▶...
en Installation and connection installing it under a continuous work- Installation and connection Installation and connec- top that is securely connected to ad- jacent cabinets. tion "Follow the safety instructions." To ensure proper operation, connect Installation and connection → Page 4 the appliance to the power and water "Follow the instructions for elec- supply correctly.
Installation and connection en Drinking water connection Connect your appliance to a drinking water connection. Installing the drinking water connection Note ¡ If you are replacing the appliance, you must use a new water supply hose. Consult the installation instructions supplied for the steps required here.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with 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" → Page 60.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en "Detergent" → Page 29 is added to the detergent Detergent dispenser dispenser. "Bottom basket" → Page 22 Bottom basket Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for special salt. → "Water softening system", Page 26 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 3 4 5 6 7 "Switching on the appliance" → Page 34 ON/OFF button and reset button "Switching off the appliance" → Page 35 "Terminating the programme" → Page 35 "Programmes" → Page 18 Programme buttons Special salt refill indicator Water softening system → "Adding special salt", Page 27 Rinse aid refill indicator Rinse aid system...
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Door handle Open the appliance door. Depending on the appliance specifications...
en Programmes Programmes Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- runtime will change if the rinse aid Programmes grammes that can be selected here. system is switched off or rinse aid Different programmes, which can be needs to be added. found on the control panel of your The consumption values can be appliance, are available depending...
en Additional functions Tip: You can use the Home Connect Additional func- app to download additional pro- tion grammes and save them to the gramme and at any button. time when the pro- gramme is running. Save Favourite on the appliance. ¡ Energy and water con- Press ...
Features en Press in the levers on the right and Features Features left on the outside of the basket. You can find an overview of the pos- Features sible features of your appliance and how to use them here. These features depend on the model of your appliance.
en Features Bottom basket Cutlery basket Arrange pans and plates in the bot- Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket, tom basket. always without sorting it and with the sharp points downwards. Cutlery basket Large plates up to a diameter of 3rd basket 28.5 cm can be arranged in the bot- tom basket as shown.
Features en Arrange the stemware in the top Folding prongs basket. Use the folding prongs to position tableware securely, e.g. plates. Etagere You can fold the prongs down to po- Use the cutlery shelf and space un- sition pans, bowls and glasses derneath for small cups and glasses better.
en Features Set the slider to ON or OFF. Knife shelf Use the shelf for knives and long items of cutlery. Push in the top basket. Cleaning Extra Clean Zone Limescale and soiling from the dish- Extra Clean Zone washing water can block the nozzles. Note: Always operate the appliance Use the Extra Clean Zone in the top with the Extra Clean Zone fitted.
Before using for the first time en 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 ...
en Water softening system Tip: You can change these settings Water softening system Water softening system and other "Basic settings" → Page 36 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.
Water softening system en 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.
en Rinse aid system ¡ The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. The consumption values specified You do not need to use special are laboratory measurements determ- salt. ined in accordance with the currently applicable standard and using the Press . Eco 50°...
Detergent en 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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en Detergent starch and remove protein. Oxygen- Separate detergents based bleaching agents are generally Separate detergents are products used to remove coloured marks, e.g. that do not contain components other tea or ketchup. than detergent, e.g. powder deter- Note: Follow the manufacturer's in- gent or liquid detergent.
Detergent en ¡ 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. ¡...
en Tableware Close the lid of the detergent dis- Damage to glass and table- penser. ware Only put glasses and china in the dishwasher if it is marked as dish- washer-safe by the manufacturer. Avoid damage to glass and table- ware. Cause Recommendation The following table-...
Tableware en 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 –...
en Basic operation Removing tableware Setting a programme To adjust the wash cycle to the soil- WARNING ing level of the tableware, select a Risk of injury! suitable programme. Hot tableware can cause burns to the Press the right programme button. skin.
Basic operation en few minutes and then close it. This Starting the programme will help prevent excess pressure Press building up in the appliance and stop ▶ a The programme has ended when the appliance door bursting open. the display shows "0h:00m". Press ...
en Basic settings Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your 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...
Basic settings en Basic setting Display text Selection Description Efficient Dry o00 - o02 Activate or deactivate automatic opening of the appliance door during the drying phase. If the function has been activated, the running time may increase. The following settings are possible: ¡...
en Home Connect ¡ 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.
Home Connect en 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.
Dishwasher Care and Ma- utilised with the Home Connect app. chine Cleaner for Dishwashers online Information on data protection can be at https://www.bosch-home.com/ retrieved in the Home Connect app. store or from customer service. Tips on appliance care Cleaning and servicing...
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Machine Care is a programme which proved Dishwasher Care and Ma- removes various deposits in one chine Cleaner for Dishwashers online washing cycle. Cleaning takes place at https://www.bosch-home.com/ in two phases: store or from customer service. Phase Removal of Detergent...
en Cleaning and servicing Pull down the micro filter to re- Filter system move. The filter system removes coarse soiling from the dishwashing cycle. Press the locking catches gether and lift the coarse filter out . Micro filter Fine filter Coarse filter Cleaning filters Soiling in the dishwashing water may...
Cleaning and servicing en Insert the filter system into the ap- Pull up the lower spray arm to re- pliance and turn the coarse filter move. clockwise. Make sure that the arrow mark- ‒ ings match up. Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for blockages under running water and remove any for- eign bodies.
en Troubleshooting 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 ▶...
Troubleshooting en 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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en Troubleshooting 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.
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting E:90-01 will light up altern- Mains voltage is too low. This is not a fault on the appliance. ately. Contact an electrician. Have the mains voltage and elec- trical installation checked by an electrician. E:92-40 will light up altern- Filters are soiled or blocked.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. Water collects in recesses of Position tableware at an angle ▶ the tableware or cutlery. where possible. The combined detergent Use rinse aid to improve drying per- used has a poor drying per- formance.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Appliance interior still wet Not a fault. The condensa- No action required. after wash cycle. tion drying principle causes water droplets in the tub – they are indeed desirable here. The moisture in the air condenses on the inside walls, runs off and is pumped out.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Remnants of food on table- Top baskets on right and left Set the top baskets on the left and ▶ ware. are not set to same height. right to the same level. → "Top basket", Page 21 Detergent residue in the ap- Lid of the detergent dis- Arrange tableware in the top basket pliance...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Wipeable or water-soluble Change your detergent if required. coatings are present inside Special salt dispenser is not Screw the special salt dispenser ▶ the appliance or on the door. screwed tight. tight. Stubborn white coatings are Detergent substances are Change your "detergent"...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Coloured coatings (blue, yel- The formation of films is due Clean the appliance. ▶ low, brown) that are difficult to metal components on sil- You can remove deposits with or impossible to remove are ver or aluminium tableware. "Mechanical cleaning"...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Removable streaks are Do not place tableware or fra- present on glasses, glass- grance dispensers in the tablet col- ware with a metallic appear- lecting tray. ance and cutlery. Tableware has been pre- Only remove large remnants of food ▶...
en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Excessive formation of foam Hand washing-up liquid is Immediately add rinse aid to the ▶ occurs. present in dispenser for dispenser. → "Adding rinse aid", Page 28 rinse aid. Rinse aid has been spilled. Remove the rinse aid with a cloth. ▶...
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Display flashes. Appliance door is not closed Close the appliance door. ▶ properly. Arrange the tableware so ‒ that no parts project beyond the basket and prevent the appliance door from closing properly. Malfunctions Fault Cause Troubleshooting Clean the "Filters"...
en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Appliance stops during the Top basket is pressing Check whether the rear panel of the ▶ programme or cuts out. against inner door and pre- appliance is being pressed in by a venting appliance door from socket or hose holder that has not being closed securely.
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 Unplug the appliance from the Transporting the appliance mains. To avoid damage to the appliance, Cut through the power cord. empty it before transporting. Dispose of the appliance in an en- Note: Always transport the dish- vironmentally friendly manner. washer upright to prevent residual Information about current disposal water getting into the machine's con-...
en Technical specifications The contact details for Customer Ser- defective supply lines or fittings up vice can be found in the enclosed to the Aqua-Stop connection on Customer Service directory or on our the tap. website. ¡ If your appliance is fitted with Aqua-Stop, you can in principle Product number (E-Nr.), pro- leave your appliance unattended...
äte GmbH, Carl-Wery-Str. 34, 81739 A detailed Declaration of Conformity Munich, Germany. can be found online at www.bosch- The source code will be made avail- home.co.uk among the additional able to you on request. documents on the product page for Please send your request to oss- your appliance.
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en Declaration of Conformity 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
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