Table of contents Safety .......... 4 Folding prongs ....... 23 General information...... 4 Basket heights........ 23 Intended use........ 4 Before using for the first time .. 24 Restriction on user group.... 4 Performing the initial configura- Safe installation ........ 4 tion.......... 24 Safe use ........... 6 Damaged appliance ...... 8 Water softening system....
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Basic settings........ 34 Technical specifications.... 57 Overview of basic settings ..... 34 Information regarding Free and Open Source Software .... 57 Changing basic settings.... 36 Declaration of Conformity .... 58 Home Connect ...... 36 Home Connect quick start ..... 36 Home Connect settings.... 37 Remote Start ....... 37 Remote Diagnostics ...... 37...
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 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. ¡...
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.
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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 marks on the appliance. These Sensor setting Description marks will disappear after the first SE:00 Optimum setting for a wash cycle. mixed load and heavily The delivery consists of the following: soiled tableware. Saves ¡ Dishwasher both energy and water. ¡...
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"...
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 56.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en "Detergent" → Page 27 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 24 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 32 ON/OFF button and reset button "Switching off the appliance" → Page 33 "Terminating the programme" → Page 33 "Programmes" → Page 18 Programme buttons Programme sequence display The programme sequence display shows the cur- rent cycle of the appliance, e.g. washing, rinsing or drying.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Rinse aid refill indicator Rinse aid system → "Adding rinse aid", Page 26 Water supply display Display for water supply Special salt refill indicator Water softening system → "Adding special salt", Page 25 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 The pre-rinse program is saved to panel of your appliance, are available this button at the factory. Pre-rinse is depending on the appliance configur- suitable for all types of tableware. ation. The tableware undergoes intermedi- Additional func- ate cleaning via cold rinsing. tion When programmes have been down- ¡...
Features en You can adjust the height of the top Additional func- basket to make room for larger items tion of tableware. ¡ Switch on with mixed loads containing table- Adjusting top basket with side IntensiveZone ware with different soil- levers ing levels, e.g.
en Features Arrange cutlery with the points and Bottom basket sharp edges downwards. Arrange pans and plates in the bot- tom basket. 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.
Features en Folding down prongs Folding prongs If you do not need the prongs, fold Use the folding prongs to position them down. tableware securely, e.g. plates. Push the lever forwards and fold down the prongs . You can fold the prongs down to po- sition pans, bowls and glasses To use the prongs again, fold them better.
en Before using for the first time "Set the amount of rinse aid to be Before using for the first time Before using for the dispensed." → Page 27 first time "Add detergent" → Page 27. Start the Programme with the Before using for the first time highest cleaning temperature Performing the initial config- without tableware.
Water softening system en Note: Set the water hardness determ- ATTENTION! ined on your appliance. ¡ Detergent may damage the water softening system. → "Setting the water softening sys- tem", Page 25 Only fill the dispenser of the wa- ▶ ter softening system with special With a water hardness of 0 - 8 °E you can dispense with special salt for dishwasher salt.
en Rinse aid system Adding rinse aid Switching off the water If the rinse aid refill indicator lights softening system up, top up with rinse aid. Only use If you find the special salt refill indic- rinse aid for domestic dishwashers. ator irritating, e.g.
Detergent en Press repeatedly until Setting the amount of rinse the display shows the value set at the factory r:05. If there are streaks or water marks on Press repeatedly until the tableware, change the amount of display shows r:00. rinse aid. To save the settings, press for 3 seconds.
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 18. 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- 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.
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 additional functions You can set additional functions to WARNING complete the washing programme Risk of injury! selected. Hot tableware can cause burns to the Note: The additional functions which skin. When hot, tableware is sensitive can be used depend on the pro- to shock, may crack and can result in gramme selected.
Basic operation en ¡ You can only change a pro- Terminate programme gramme when running if you can- To end a programme early or to cel it. switch from a programme that has → "Terminate programme", already started, you will need to can- Page 33 cel it first.
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 H:04...
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Basic settings en Basic setting Display text Selection Description Start programme SP:01 SP:00 - SP:01 Set a default programme for when the appliance is switched on. ¡ With the setting "SP:00", the last programme selected is set by de- fault when the appliance is switched on.
en Home Connect Basic setting Display text Selection Description Factory setting Start with Restore changed settings to the fact- Y:ES ory settings. Confirm with The settings for initial start-up must be configured. Factory setting (may vary according to model) The Home Connect app guides you Changing basic settings through the entire login process.
Home Connect en Connecting the appliance to WLAN Activating Remote Start home network (Wi-Fi) When you have selected "rc:01" in the basic settings of this function, ac- Requirements tivate the function on your appliance. ¡ The Home Connect app is installed on your mobile device. Requirements ¡...
Tip: You can get our tested and ap- retrieved in the Home Connect app. proved Dishwasher Care and Ma- chine Cleaner for Dishwashers online at https://www.bosch-home.com/ store or from customer service. Tips on appliance care Follow the tips on appliance care to make sure your appliance functions properly at all times.
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 Place the machine care product in Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise the appliance interior. and remove the filter system . Only use machine care products Check that no foreign objects ‒ specially designed for dishwash- fall into the sump. ers.
Cleaning and servicing en Carefully clean the rim of dirt Pull up the lower spray arm to re- between the coarse and the fine fil- move. ter. Re-assemble the filter system. Make sure that the locking catches on the coarse filter click into posi- tion.
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 ▶...
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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 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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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.
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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 18 or use pliance or short programme. Dissolv- "Powder detergent" → Page 27. 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 27. 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- ▶...
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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 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. ‒...
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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- ▶...
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.
en Customer Service 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-...
Technical specifications en Make a note of your appliance's de- Voltage 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz or tails and the Customer Service tele- 60 Hz phone number to find them again Power rating 2000 - 2400 W quickly. Fuse 10 - 16A AQUA-STOP guarantee Water pressure ¡...
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A detailed RED Declaration of Con- offer support and spare parts for the formity can be found online at relevant appliance. www.bosch-home.com among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance. Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity BSH Hausgeräte GmbH hereby de-...
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