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SMI6TCS00E
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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SMI6TCS00E [en] User manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety ..........   4 Etagere ........... 21 General information...... 4 Folding prongs ....... 21 Intended use........ 4 Basket heights........ 22 Restriction on user group.... 4 Before using for the first time ..   22 Safe installation ........ 4 Performing the initial configura- Safe use ........... 6 tion.......... 22 Damaged appliance ...... 8 Risk to children ........ 8...
  • Page 3 Customer Service......   56 Interrupting programme .... 32 Product number (E-Nr.), produc- Terminate programme.... 32 tion number (FD) and consecut- Switching off appliance .... 32 ive numbering (Z-Nr.) ..... 57 Basic settings........    33 AQUA-STOP guarantee .... 57 Overview of basic settings ..... 33 Technical specifications....   57 Changing basic settings.... 35 Information regarding Free and Open Source Software .... 58...
  • Page 4: Safety

    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: ¡...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6: Safe Use

    en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Hinges move when opening and closing the appliance door and can cause injury. ▶ If built-under or integrable appliances are not in a cavity so that one side is accessible, the hinge area must be covered at the side.
  • Page 7 Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! ¡ Leaving the appliance door open may result in injury. ▶ Only open the appliance door to load or unload tableware in order to prevent accidents, e.g. through tripping. ▶ Do not sit or stand on the appliance door when open. ¡...
  • Page 8: Damaged Appliance

    en Safety 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. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Al- ways unplug the appliance at the mains.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage Only use the water hoses sup- ▶ Preventing material damage Preventing material dam- plied with the appliance or genu- ine spare hoses. Never re-use water hoses that ▶ have been used before. Preventing material damage Safe installation ¡...
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en To prevent corrosion, do not use Zeolith drying ▶ sponge cloths on dishwashers The appliance features a Zeolith con- with a stainless steel front or tainer. Zeolith drying lets you save rinse such cloths thoroughly energy.
  • Page 12: Efficient Dry

    en Installation and connection the temperature and run time are ad- ¡ Operating instructions ditionally adjusted to the level of soil- ¡ Installation Instructions ing. ¡ Further information documents ¡ Installation material Efficient Dry ¡ Steam guard plate ¡ Salt filling aid funnel The appliance door opens automatic- ¡...
  • Page 13: Drainage Connection

    Installation and connection en Drainage connection Electrical connection Connect your appliance to drainage Connecting the appliance to the connection so dirty water is dis- electricity supply charged via the wash cycle. Notes ¡ Please follow the "Safety instruc- Installing the drainage connection tions"...
  • Page 14: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    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 57.
  • Page 15: Controls

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en "Detergent" → Page 26 is added to the detergent Detergent dispenser dispenser. "Bottom basket" → Page 20 Bottom basket Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for special salt. → "Water softening system", Page 23 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the tableware in the bot- tom basket.
  • Page 16 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 3 4 5 6 7 "Switching on the appliance" → Page 31 ON/OFF button and reset button "Switching off the appliance" → Page 32 "Terminating the programme" → Page 32 "Programmes" → Page 17 Programme buttons Special salt refill indicator Water softening system → "Adding special salt", Page 23 Rinse aid refill indicator Rinse aid system...
  • Page 17: Programmes

    Programmes en 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...
  • Page 18: Information For Test Institutes

    en Programmes 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 19 ¡ Intermediate rinse ¡ Removing common ¡ Final rinse 35 °C household food remnants ¡...
  • Page 19: Additional Functions

    Additional functions en 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 ⁠...
  • Page 20: Top Basket

    en Features Raise or lower the basket evenly to Top basket the right level. Arrange cups, glasses and small items of tableware in the top basket. Check that the basket is level on both sides. Release the levers. You can adjust the height of the top a The basket clicks into position.
  • Page 21: Cutlery Drawer

    Features en 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.
  • Page 22: Basket Heights

    en Before using for the first time Push the lever forwards and fold To use the prongs again, fold them down the prongs ⁠ . back up. a The prongs audibly click into posi- tion. Basket heights Set the baskets at the right height. Appliance height 81.5 cm with cutlery drawer Level Top basket...
  • Page 23: Water Softening System

    Water softening system en 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...
  • Page 24: Switching Off The Water Softening System

    en Water softening system hardness. The higher the water hard- Switching off the water ness, the greater the consumption of softening system special salt. If you find the special salt refill indic- ATTENTION! ator irritating, e.g. when using com- ¡ Detergent may damage the water bined detergents with salt replace- softening system.
  • Page 25: Regeneration Of The Water Softening System

    Rinse aid system en Regeneration of the water Rinse aid system Rinse aid system softening system Rinse aid system In order to obtain fault-free function of Rinse aid the water softening system, the appli- ance performs regeneration of the For optimum drying results, use rinse water softening system at regular in- aid.
  • Page 26: Setting The Amount Of Rinse Aid

    en Detergent a The display shows Hxx. Close the lid of the dispenser for a The display shows ⁠ . rinse aid. Press repeatedly until a The lid clicks into position. the display shows the value set at the factory r05. Setting the amount of rinse Press repeatedly until the dis-...
  • Page 27: Unsuitable Detergents

    Detergent en 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 17. 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.
  • Page 28: Adding Detergent

    en Detergent pletely dispense with certain sub- Add the detergent to the dry deter- stances. The cleaning effect may gent dispenser. be restricted here. ¡ Set the rinse aid and the water 50 ml softening system to the separate 25 ml detergent or combined detergent 15 ml in use.
  • Page 29: Tableware

    Tableware en 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-...
  • Page 30: Arrange Tableware

    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 –...
  • Page 31: Removing Tableware

    Basic operation en 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.
  • Page 32: Starting The Programme

    en Basic operation 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 ⁠...
  • Page 33: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en 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...
  • Page 34: Remote Start ", Page

    en Basic settings 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: ¡...
  • Page 35: Changing Basic Settings

    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.
  • Page 36: Home Connect Settings

    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.
  • Page 37: Cleaning And Servicing

    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...
  • Page 38: Filter System

    en Cleaning and servicing Phase Removal of Detergent Placement Grease and limescale Liquid machine care product Appliance interior, e.g. bottle or machine descaler in hung in the cutlery basket or powder form. powder in the interior. Food remnants and de- Machine cleaner Detergent dispenser posits To ensure optimum cleaning perform-...
  • Page 39 Cleaning and servicing en Press the locking catches Fine filter gether and lift the coarse filter out Coarse filter ⁠ . Cleaning filters Soiling in the dishwashing water may block the filters. After each wash check the filters for residue. Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise and remove the filter system ⁠...
  • Page 40: Cleaning Spray Arms

    en Cleaning and servicing Cleaning spray arms 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 ⁠ . Pull up the lower spray arm to re- move.
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    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 ▶...
  • Page 42: Error Code / Fault Display / Signal

    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.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting E:32-00 will light up altern- Unscrew the water connection. ately or indicator for water Remove the filter from the supply supply lights up. hose Clean the filter. Re-insert the filter in the supply hose. Screw the water connection back Check the water connection for leaks.
  • Page 44: Washing Results

    en Troubleshooting 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.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en 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.
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting 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.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Detergent residue in the ap- Lid of the detergent dis- Arrange tableware in the top basket pliance penser is blocked by items tableware so the tab collecting tray of tableware parts and will is not obstructed by tableware. → "Arrange tableware", Page 30 not open.
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Stubborn white coatings are Detergent substances are Change your "detergent" ▶ → Page 26. present on tableware, inside deposited there. These coat- the appliance or the door. ings cannot generally be re- Clean the appliance mechanically. ▶ moved with chemicals. The hardness range is set in- Set the Water softening system to ▶...
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Coloured coatings (blue, yel- may not always be possible to com- low, brown) that are difficult pletely remove deposits but they or impossible to remove are are harmless to health. present inside the appliance or on stainless steel table- ware.
  • Page 50 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Removable streaks are Tableware has been pre- Only remove large remnants of food ▶ present on glasses, glass- cleaned too intensely. The and do not prerinse tableware. ware with a metallic appear- sensors chose a weaker pro- ance and cutlery.
  • Page 51: Home Connect Problem

    Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Excessive formation of foam Detergent or appliance care Change the brand of detergent. ▶ occurs. product used causes excess- ive foaming. Home Connect problem Fault Cause Troubleshooting Connection to home net- WLAN on router is not act- Check the wireless network con- ▶...
  • Page 52: Malfunctions

    en Troubleshooting Malfunctions Fault Cause Troubleshooting Clean the "Filters" → Page 39. Water is left in the appliance Filter system or area under at the end of the pro- the filters is blocked. Clean the "Wastewater pump" gramme. → Page 55. Programme has not yet Wait until the programme ends or ▶...
  • Page 53: Mechanical Damage

    Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting All LEDs lit up or flashing. Electronics have detected a Press the main switch button for ap- fault. prox. 4 seconds. → "Controls", Page 15 The appliance is reset and restar- ted. If the problem occurs again: Switch off the appliance. ‒...
  • Page 54 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Knocking or rattling noise. With a small load the water Distribute the tableware evenly. ▶ jets directly strike against Load the appliance with more table- ▶ the tub. ware. Light items of tableware Position light items of tableware se- ▶...
  • Page 55: Clean Wastewater Pump

    Transportation, storage and disposal en 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.
  • Page 56: Protect Appliance From Frost

    en Customer Service 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.
  • Page 57: Product Number (E-Nr.), Produc- Tion Number (Fd) And Consecut- Ive Numbering (Z-Nr.)

    Technical specifications en least 10 years from the date on from water damage, the appliance which your appliance was placed on must be connected to the power the market within the European Eco- supply. nomic Area. ¡ The liability guarantee is valid for the service life of the appliance.
  • Page 58: Information Regarding Free And Open Source Software

    A detailed Declaration of Conformity and additional documents). Alternat- can be found online at www.bosch- ively, you can request the relevant in- home.co.uk among the additional formation from oss- documents on the product page for request@bshg.com or BSH Hausger-...
  • Page 59 Declaration of Conformity en 5 GHz band (5150–5350 MHz + 5470–5725 MHz): Max. 100 mW UK (NI) 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only. 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
  • Page 60 Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts. Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you: www.bosch-home.com/service Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service direct- ory.

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