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SHX9PCL5N
[en-us] Use and Care Manual

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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SHX9PCL5N [en-us] Use and Care Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    en-us Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....  4 11 Detergent ..............  16 1.1 Safety definitions............ 4 11.1 The correct detergents ......... ..  16 1.2 General information...........  4 11.2 Incompatible detergents .........  17 1.3 Intended use .............
  • Page 3 en-us 19 Customer Service ..........  38 19.1 Model number (E-Nr.), production number (FD) and consecutive numbering (Z-Nr.) .......  38 20 Technical specifications........  39 20.1 Information regarding Free and Open Source Software.............. 39 21 STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ............  39 21.1 What this warranty covers &...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions carefully before use. These 1.4 Restrictive Use precautions will reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire and This appliance is not intended for use by persons injury to persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or safety precautions must be followed including those in the mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,...
  • Page 5: Risk To Children

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Do not use harsh chemicals such as bleach-based ▶ Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced products to clean your dishwasher. Some bleach-based in a hot water system that has not been used for two products can damage your dishwasher and may weeks or more.
  • Page 6: Preventing Material Damage

    en-us Preventing material damage Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material damage 3.2 Zeolith drying The appliance features a Zeolith container. Zeolith drying Preventing material damage NOTICE: lets you save energy. Harsh chemicals such as bleach-based products can Zeolite is a mineral that can store moisture and energy damage your dishwasher.
  • Page 7: Appliance

    Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 4 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 4.1 Appliance Detergent dispenser Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. Lower rack Lower rack →  Page 12 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for special salt. → ...
  • Page 8: Controls

    en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the dishware in the lower rack. If the dishware has not been washed properly, clean the spray arms. Detergent tab collecting tray During the wash cycle, detergent tabs automatically drop out of the detergent dispenser into the tab collecting tray, where they can dissolve fully.
  • Page 9 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us Button If you press for approx. 3 seconds, you can open the basic settings. →  "Changing the basic settings", Page 23 ON/OFF button and reset button Switching on the appliance Switching off the appliance Terminating the wash cycle →  Page 21 Cycle buttons Cycles → ...
  • Page 10: Dishwasher Cycles

    en-us Dishwasher Cycles Dishwasher Cycles 5 Dishwasher Cycles Below is an overview of the different cycles available on your dishwasher. Dishwasher Cycles The running time may vary depending on the cycle selected. The running time depends on the water temperature, the quantity of dishware, the level of dirt and the option selected. The running time will change if the rinse aid system is switched off or rinse aid needs to be added.
  • Page 11: Options

    Options en-us When programs have been downloaded to the appliance, Option the name of the program will be displayed in the app. The ¡ This intensive cleaning may display alternately shows "AP:P" and the remaining increase water and energy running time. consumption.
  • Page 12: Upper Rack

    en-us Features Raise or lower the rack evenly to the right level. 7.1 Upper rack Arrange cups, glasses, and small tableware items in the top rack. Check that the rack is level on both sides. Release the levers. a The rack clicks into position. Slide the rack in.
  • Page 13: Smart Load 3Rd Rack

    Features en-us 7.4 Smart Load 3rd rack 7.5 Cup shelf Use the Smart Load 3rd rack to wash items of silverware Use the cup shelf and the space underneath for small that are lightly soiled as well as small items of dishware, cups and glasses or for large items of silverware, e.g. e.g.
  • Page 14: Rack Heights

    en-us Before using for the first time You can fold the tines down to arrange pans, bowls and Push the lever forward and fold down the tines ⁠ . glasses better. Folding down the tines If you do not need the tines, fold them down. To use the tines again, fold them back up.
  • Page 15: Setting The Water Softening System

    Water softening system en-us Water hardness °E Hardness range mmol/l Setting value 0 - 8 soft 0 - 1.1 H:00 9 - 10 soft 1.2 - 1.4 H:01 11 - 12 medium 1.5 - 1.8 H:02 13 - 15 medium 1.9 - 2.1 H:03 16 - 20 medium...
  • Page 16: Rinse Aid System

    en-us Rinse aid system To store the settings, press the button for 3 seconds. 10.2 Setting the amount of rinse aid a The water softening system is switched off and the salt If there are streaks or water spots on dishware, change refill indicator is deactivated.
  • Page 17: Incompatible Detergents

    Detergent en-us ¡ To prevent sticking, only touch detergents in a water- Detergent Description soluble pouch with dry hands and only ever place them Tabs Tabs are perfect for all cleaning in a dry detergent dispenser. functions and do not need to be ¡...
  • Page 18: Detergent Table

    en-us Dishware tray and dissolve in the right dosage. In order to ensure Cause Recommendation that tablets can dissolve evenly, do not place any other The water temperature of Select a cycle with lower objects in the tablet collecting tray. the cycle is too high. temperatures.
  • Page 19: Removing Dishware

    Dishware en-us Observe the following when arranging dishware: 12.4 Loading patterns – Put heavily soiled dishware in the lower rack, e.g. Recommended loading patterns. pans. The more powerful spray jet ensures that the dishwashing result will be better. 16 place settings: – To avoid damage to dishware, arrange it so it is Lower rack stable and cannot tip over.
  • Page 20: Basic Operation

    en-us Basic Operation Additional loading patterns for 10 place settings: Basic Operation 13 Basic Operation Lower rack Basic Operation 13.1 Protection against unintentional operation Your dishwasher has a built in feature to help prevent unintentional operation, e.g. by children. After starting the appliance, the door has to be closed within 4 seconds, otherwise the operation will be paused.
  • Page 21: Starting The Wash Cycle

    Basic Operation en-us 13.6 Starting the wash cycle Press ▶ a The wash cycle has ended when the display shows "00h:00m". Notes ¡ If you want to add more dishware while the appliance is running, do not use the collecting tray as a handle for the upper rack.
  • Page 22: Basic Settings

    en-us Basic settings Basic settings 14 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 14.1 Overview of the basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display text Selection Description W.
  • Page 23: Changing The Basic Settings

    Home Connect® en-us Basic setting Display text Selection Description Start cycle SP:00 SP:00 - SP:01 Set a default cycle for when the appliance is switched on. ¡ With the setting "SP:00", the last cycle selected and the last additional function selected are set by default when the appliance is switched on.
  • Page 24: Home Connect

    en-us Home Connect® To be able to use Home Connect®, you must first set up Open the Home Connect® app and scan the following the connection to the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi ) and to QR code. the Home Connect® app. The Home Connect® app guides you through the entire registration process.
  • Page 25: Remote Diagnostics

    Cleaning and maintenance en-us Start the program without dishware. →  Page 21 15.4 Remote Diagnostics The Customer Service can access your appliance via 16.2 Cleaning agent Remote Diagnostics if you ask them to do so, if your Only use suitable cleaning agents to clean your appliance. appliance is connected to the Home Connect®...
  • Page 26: Cleaning Spray Arms

    en-us Cleaning and maintenance Turn the coarse filter counterclockwise and remove Insert the filter system into the appliance and turn the the filter system . Make sure that no foreign objects coarse filter clockwise. fall into the sump. Make sure that the arrow markings match up. Pull down the micro filter to remove.
  • Page 27 Cleaning and maintenance en-us Check that the lower spray arm is at the 6 o'clock position. Hold the spray arm in the center and lift straight up to remove. Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for blockages under running water and remove any foreign objects.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    en-us Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 17 Troubleshooting You can eliminate minor issues on your appliance Troubleshooting yourself. Please read the information on eliminating issues before contacting Customer Service. This may avoid unnecessary repair costs. Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:20-60 lights up alternately. Appliance has detected that the heating element is calcified. Descale the appliance.
  • Page 29 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:61-02 lights up alternately. Not an appliance error. The drain pump cover is loose or a foreign object is blocking the pump. Secure the cover of the drain pump so it clicks into place or clean the drain ▶...
  • Page 30 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:92-10 lights up alternately. Spray arm rotation of the lower spray arm is blocked. Arrange the dishware so that it does not obstruct spray arm rotation of the lower ▶ spray arm. Lower spray arm is not correctly fitted. Fit the lower spray arm correctly.
  • Page 31 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Dishware is not dry. Position dishware at an angle where possible. ▶ The combined detergent used has a poor drying performance. Use rinse aid to improve drying performance. Use a different combined detergent with a better drying performance. Extra Dry/intensive drying not activated to improve drying performance.
  • Page 32 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Food remnants on dishware. Dishware has been precleaned too intensively. Then the sensors choose a lighter cycle. Stubborn remnants cannot be entirely removed. Only remove large remnants of food and do not pre-rinse dishware. ▶ Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors.
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting There are stubborn white coatings Set the Water softening system to the water hardness or add special salt. ▶ on the dishware, inside the 3in1/organic/eco detergent is not effective enough. appliance or on the door. Set the Water softening system to the water hardness and use separate ▶...
  • Page 34 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting There are removable streaks on Amount of rinse aid to be dispensed is set too high. glasses, glassware with a metallic Set the rinse aid system to a lower setting. ▶ appearance and silverware. →  "Setting the amount of rinse aid", Page 16 No rinse aid has been added.
  • Page 35 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Special salt refill indicator lights up. Sensor does not detect special salt tablets. Do not use special salt tablets. ▶ Refill indicator for special salt does Water softening system is switched off. not light up. Set the water softening system.
  • Page 36 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Appliance does not start. Close the appliance door. ▶ Wash cycle starts up You did not wait until the cycle ended. automatically. →  "Terminating the wash cycle", Page 21 ▶ Appliance stops during the cycle or Appliance door is not closed properly.
  • Page 37: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    Transportation, storage and disposal en-us Pry the pump cover off using a spoon and grip it by the 18.2 Vacation and Storage crosspiece. NOTICE: Preparing your unit for vacation Before leaving for vacation during warmer weather, ▶ besides turning off the main valve, also turn off water supply at the nearest point to the dishwasher.
  • Page 38: Customer Service

    Warranty, from your retailer, or on our website. If you contact Customer Service, you will need the model number (E-Nr.), the production number (FD) and the consecutive numbering (Z-Nr.) of your appliance. USA: 1-800-944-2904 www.bosch-home.com/us/owner-support/get-support www.bosch-home.com/us/shop 1-800-944-2904 www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/get-support www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/cleaners-and-accessories For assistance with connecting to Home Connect®, you can also view instructions here: www.home-connect.com/us/en/help-support/set-up...
  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    (Please search on the product website for your way for Bosch to notify you in the unlikely event of a safety appliance model and additional documents). Alternatively, notice or product recall.
  • Page 40: Repair/Replace As Your Exclusive Remedy

    The warranty coverage described herein excludes all Product proves to have been manufactured with a defect defects or damage that are not the direct fault of Bosch, in materials or workmanship. If reasonable attempts to including without limitation, one or more of the following: repair the Product have been made without success, then ¡...
  • Page 41: Obtaining Warranty Service

    BSH. 21.7 Obtaining warranty service To obtain warranty service for your product, you should contact Bosch Customer Support at 1-800-944-2904 to schedule a repair. 21.8 Product information For handy reference, copy the information below from the rating plate.
  • Page 44 • Discounts for filters, cleaners, accessories & parts • Easy access to manuals & appliance specifications • Easy access to part lists • Customized offer for the Bosch Appliance Service Plan (sent by mail after appliance registration) Register here: www.bosch-home.com/us/owner-support/mybosch Looking for help? You'll find it here.

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