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- Page 1 Dishwasher SMS6ECI38M [en] Information for Use...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Safety .......... 4 Cutlery drawer ........ 23 General information...... 4 Etagere ........... 23 Intended use........ 4 Folding prongs ....... 23 Restriction on user group.... 4 Extra Clean Zone ...... 24 Safe installation ........ 4 Basket heights........ 25 Safe use ........... 6 Before using for the first time .. 26 Damaged appliance ...... 8 Performing the initial configura- Risk to children ........ 8... - Page 3 Customer Service...... 60 Interrupting programme .... 35 Product number (E-Nr.), produc- Terminate programme.... 35 tion number (FD) and consecut- Switching off appliance .... 35 ive numbering (Z-Nr.) ..... 60 Basic settings........ 36 AQUA-STOP guarantee .... 61 Overview of basic settings ..... 36 Technical specifications.... 61 Changing basic settings.... 38 Information regarding Free and Open Source Software .... 61...
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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.
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Page 6: Safe Use
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. ▶... - 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. ¡...
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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.
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Page 10: Preventing Material Damage
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. -
Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy
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 ▶... -
Page 12: Efficient Dry
en Installation and connection Sensor setting Description Installation and connection Installation and connec- SE:00 Optimum setting for a tion mixed load and heavily soiled tableware. Saves To ensure proper operation, connect Installation and connection both energy and water. the appliance to the power and water SE:01 Adjusts the programme supply correctly. -
Page 13: Drainage Connection
Installation and connection en installing it under a continuous work- Drinking water connection top that is securely connected to ad- Connect your appliance to a drinking jacent cabinets. water connection. "Follow the safety instructions." → Page 4 Installing the drinking water "Follow the instructions for elec- connection trical connection."... -
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 60. -
Page 15: Controls
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. - Page 16 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance "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 Programme sequence display The programme sequence display shows the cur- rent cycle of the appliance, e.g. washing, rinsing or drying.
- Page 17 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Rinse aid refill indicator Rinse aid system → "Adding rinse aid", Page 28 Water supply display Display for water supply Special salt refill indicator Water softening system → "Adding special salt", Page 27 Door handle Open the appliance door. Depending on the appliance specifications...
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Page 18: Programmes
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... - Page 19 Programmes en 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 20 ¡ Intermediate rinse ¡ Removing common ¡ Final rinse 65 °C household food remnants ¡...
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Page 20: Information For Test Institutes
en Additional functions Press for 3 seconds. Information for test institutes a The selected programme and the Test institutes are provided with in- additional function will flash. formation for comparability tests, e.g. flashes. according to EN60436. a The programme and the additional These are the conditions for conduct- function are saved. -
Page 21: Features
Features en Additional func- Additional func- tion tion → "Efficient Dry", Page 12 ¡ Switch on with small loads. Half Load ¡ It is recommended adding less detergent Features Features to the detergent dis- penser than for a full You can find an overview of the pos- Features machine load. -
Page 22: Bottom Basket
en Features Press in the levers on the right and Bottom basket left on the outside of the basket. Arrange pans and plates in the bot- tom basket. Raise or lower the basket evenly to the right level. Cutlery basket Check that the basket is level on both sides. -
Page 23: Cutlery Basket
Features en Cutlery basket Etagere Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket, Use the cutlery shelf and space un- always without sorting it and with the derneath for small cups and glasses sharp points downwards. or for large items of cutlery, e.g. cooking spoons or serving cutlery. -
Page 24: Extra Clean Zone
en Features 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. -
Page 25: Basket Heights
Features 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 . Basket heights Set the baskets at the right height. -
Page 26: Before Using For The First Time
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 29 first time "Add detergent" → Page 29. Start the Programme with the Before using for the first time highest cleaning temperature Performing the initial config- without tableware. -
Page 27: Setting The Water Softening System
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 27 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. -
Page 28: Switching Off The Water Softening System
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. -
Page 29: Setting The Amount Of Rinse Aid
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. -
Page 30: Unsuitable Detergents
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. -
Page 31: Adding Detergent
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. -
Page 32: Tableware
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-... -
Page 33: Arrange Tableware
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 –... -
Page 34: Removing Tableware
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. -
Page 35: Activating Button Lock
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 35 cel it first. -
Page 36: Basic Settings
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... - Page 37 Basic settings en Basic setting Display text Selection Description Tone volume SL:02 SL:00 -SL:03 Adjustment of tone volume. Level "SL:00" 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.
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Page 38: Changing Basic Settings
en Home Connect Basic setting Display text Selection Description Remote Start rc:01 rc:00 - rc:02 Activate or deactivate → "Remote Start ", Page 39. The following settings are possible: ¡ With the setting "rc:00", the func- tion is permanently deactivated. ¡ With the setting "rc:01", the func- tion can be selected via the button. -
Page 39: Home Connect Quick Start
Home Connect en The Home Connect app guides you With the help of the Home Connect through the entire login process. Fol- app scan the QR code. low the instructions in the Home Con- nect app to configure the settings. Tips ¡ Please consult the documents sup- plied by Home Connect. -
Page 40: Remote Diagnostics
en Cleaning and servicing Press . ¡ Security certificate of the Wi-Fi ▶ communication module (to ensure If you open the appliance door, the a secure data connection). function is automatically deactiv- ¡ The current software and hardware ated. version of your appliance. button lights up. -
Page 41: Self-Cleaning Of The Appliance
Dishwasher Care and Ma- The appliance performs self-cleaning chine Cleaner for Dishwashers online at regular intervals to ensure it re- at https://www.bosch-home.com/ mains in perfect technical condition store or from customer service. and to remove deposits. The programme sequence is auto- Tips on appliance care matically adjusted for self-cleaning. -
Page 42: Filter System
en Cleaning and servicing Run Machine Care without tableware Do not place any additional ma- if the indicator for Machine Care chine cleaner in the appliance in- lights up on the control panel or if ad- terior. vised to do so by the display. The in- Press ... -
Page 43: Cleaning Spray Arms
Cleaning and servicing en Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise Carefully clean the rim of dirt and remove the filter system . between the coarse and the fine fil- ter. Check that no foreign objects ‒ Re-assemble the filter system. fall into the sump. Make sure that the locking catches on the coarse filter click into posi- tion. - Page 44 en Cleaning and servicing Pull up the lower spray arm to re- move. Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for blockages under running water and remove any for- eign bodies. Insert the lower spray arm. a The spray arm clicks into position. Insert the upper spray arm and screw it firmly in place.
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Page 45: 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 46: 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 47 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.
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Page 48: 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 49 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 50 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 51 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 33 not open.
- Page 52 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Stubborn white coatings are Detergent substances are Change your "detergent" ▶ → Page 29. 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 53 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Coloured coatings (blue, yel- You can remove deposits with "Mechanical cleaning" → Page 40 low, brown) that are difficult or impossible to remove are or a machine cleaning product. It present inside the appliance may not always be possible to com- or on stainless steel table- pletely remove deposits but they ware.
- Page 54 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- Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors.
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Page 55: 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 56 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting → "Terminate programme", Water is left in the appliance ▶ at the end of the pro- Page 35 gramme. Appliance cannot be Software update is taking Wait until the software update has ▶ switched on or operated. place. finished.
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Page 57: 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 58 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- ▶...
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Page 59: 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 60: Transporting The Appliance
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-... -
Page 61: Aqua-Stop Guarantee
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 ¡... -
Page 62: Declaration Of Conformity
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-... - Page 64 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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