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SGE53C52UC
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Use and Care Manual

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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SGE53C52UC [en-us] Use and Care Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    en-us Table of contents 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY 9.2 Setting the water INSTRUCTIONS....  4 softening system .... 20 1.1 Safety definitions.... 4 9.3 Special Dishwasher Salt.. 20 1.2 General information.....  4 9.4 Switching off the water 1.3 Intended use .......  5 softening system ....
  • Page 3 en-us 20 Technical specifications .   54 13.10 Terminating the wash 20.1 Information regarding cycle ...... 29 Free and Open Source 13.11 Switching off the Software...... 54 appliance ......  29 21 STATEMENT OF 14 Basic settings....  30 LIMITED PRODUCT 14.1 Overview of the basic WARRANTY .....
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire and injury to persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed including those in the following pages.
  • Page 5: Intended Use

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ¡ Severe product damage and/or injury could result from the use of un- qualified service technicians or non-original parts. All repairs must be performed by an authorized service provider using only original equip- ment factory replacement parts.
  • Page 6: Safe Use

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor. Check with a qualified electrician or authorized service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded. 1.6 Safe use Follow these safety instructions when using the appliance. WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury, observe the following.
  • Page 7 en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To avoid risk of injury, when loading items to be washed, observe the fol- lowing. Locate sharp items so they are not likely to damage the door seal. ▶ Load knives and other sharp utensils with their handles up to reduce ▶...
  • Page 8: Risk To Children

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1.7 Risk to children Follow these safety instructions if there are children in your home. WARNING To reduce risk of injury to children, observe the following. Do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher. ▶...
  • Page 9: Preventing Material

    Preventing material damage en-us 2 Preventing material 3 Environmental Preventing material damage Environmental protection and energy-saving damage protection and energy-saving Preventing material damage NOTICE: Environmental protection and energy-saving Harsh chemicals such as bleach- 3.1 Saving energy based products can damage your dishwasher. If you follow these instructions, Do not use harsh chemicals ▶...
  • Page 10: Familiarizing Yourself With Your Appliance

    en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 4 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 4.1 Appliance Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number →  Page 52 . You will need this data to contact Cus- tomer service → ...
  • Page 11: Controls

    Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the dish- ware in the lower rack. If the dishware has not been washed properly, clean the spray arms. →  "Cleaning the spray arms", Page 37 Detergent tab collecting During the wash cycle, detergent tabs tray automatically drop out of the detergent...
  • Page 12 en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance ON/OFF button and reset Switching on the appliance button Switching off the appliance Terminating the wash cycle →  Page 29 Cycle buttons Cycles →  Page 13 Special salt refill indicator Water softening system Rinse aid refill indicator Rinse aid system → ...
  • Page 13: Dishwasher Cycles

    Dishwasher Cycles en-us 5 Dishwasher Cycles Dishwasher Cycles Below is an overview of the different cycles available on your dish- Dishwasher Cycles washer. 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.
  • Page 14: Energy Guide

    en-us Dishwasher Cycles Cycle Purpose Cycle sequence Usage 1) Hour/min. 2) Electrical/ 3) Water/gal Rinse Dishware: Cold rinsing: ¡ 1) 0:09 ¡ Cleaning all ¡ Pre-rinse ¡ 2) 0.050 types of dish- ¡ 3) 1.2 ware. Level of Soiling: ¡ Cold rinsing, in- termediate cleaning.
  • Page 15: Favorite

    Options en-us Tip: To reset the cycle, either use the Home Connect app or reset your appliance back to the factory settings. →  "Overview of the basic set- tings", Page 30 Options 6 Options Here is an overview of the differ- Options ent options available on your dish- 5.2 Favorite washer.
  • Page 16: Features

    en-us Features Option 7.1 Upper rack ¡ Especially suit- Arrange cups, glasses and small able for cleaning items of dishware in the upper chopping boards rack. or baby bottles. ¡ Continuous use of this option im- proves the hy- giene status. ¡ This will increase the run time and energy consump- tion.
  • Page 17: Lower Rack

    Features en-us Raise or lower the rack evenly 7.3 Silverware Basket to the right level. Arrange the silverware in the sil- verware basket, ensuring that the items are not nestled together and with the sharp points down. WARNING The sharp points and edges of knives and other sharp utensils can cause serious injury.
  • Page 18: Flip Tines

    en-us Features Push the lever forward 7.5 Flip tines fold down the tines ⁠ . Use the flip tines to position dish- ware securely, e.g. plates. To use the tines again, fold them back up. a The tines click into position. You can fold the tines down to ar- range pans, bowls and glasses 7.6 Knife Shelf better.
  • Page 19: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time en-us Start the Program with the 8 Before using for the Before using for the first time highest cleaning temperature first time without dishware. To remove any marks from wa- Before using for the first time ter or other residues, we rec- ommend you operate the appli- 8.1 Initial use...
  • Page 20: Setting The Water Softening System

    en-us Water softening system Note: Set the water hardness de- higher the water hardness, the termined on your appliance. greater the amount of salt re- quired. →  "Setting the water softening system", Page 20 NOTICE: With a water hardness of 0 - 8 °E Detergent may damage the water you can dispense with special salt softening system.
  • Page 21: Switching Off The Water Softening System

    Rinse aid system en-us 9.4 Switching off the 10 Rinse aid system Rinse aid system water softening Rinse aid system system 10.1 Rinse aid If you do not need to use the wa- For optimum drying results, use ter softening system, e.g. you al- rinse aid.
  • Page 22: Setting The Amount Of Rinse Aid

    en-us Detergent Press repeatedly until the 10.2 Setting the amount display shows r00. of rinse aid To save the settings, press for 3 seconds. If there are streaks or water spots a The rinse aid system is on dishware, change the amount switched off and the rinse aid of rinse aid.
  • Page 23: Incompatible Detergents

    Detergent en-us Detergent Description 11.3 Information on Powder Powder detergent is Detergent detergent recommended for shorter cycles. The Follow the instructions on deter- dosage can be ad- gents in everyday use. justed to the level of ¡ Detergents marked as "ecologi- soiling. cal"...
  • Page 24: Detergent Table

    en-us Dishware Add the detergent to the dry evenly, do not place any other detergent dispenser. objects in the tablet collecting tray. 3 tbsp (45 ml) 11.5 Detergent table 1.75 tbsp (25 ml) 1 tbsp (15 ml) Detergent amount guidelines Auto 1.75 Tbsp (25 ml) or 1 tab Normal 1.75 Tbsp (25...
  • Page 25: Loading Dishware

    Dishware en-us Cause Recommenda- Cause Recommenda- tion tion ¡ Plastic parts The water tem- Select a cycle that are not perature of the with lower tem- heat-resis- cycle is too peratures. tant high and the Use detergent ¡ Dishes made water is too with glass pro- from copper soft.
  • Page 26: Removing Dishware

    en-us Dishware ¡ For better washing and drying results, position items with curves or recesses at an angle so water can run off. 12.3 Removing dishware Remove large remnants of food CAUTION from dishware. Dishes can be very hot immedi- ately after the cycle ends. To save resources, do not pre- Open the door slightly and al- rinse dishware under running...
  • Page 27: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation en-us Silverware basket Silverware basket Additional loading patterns for 10 place settings: 13 Basic Operation Basic Operation Lower rack Basic Operation 13.1 Protection against unintentional operation Your dishwasher has a built in feature to help prevent uninten- tional operation, e.g. by children. After starting the appliance, the door has to be closed within 4 seconds, otherwise the operation...
  • Page 28: Switching On The Appliance

    en-us Basic Operation Notes Press the button for the rele- ▶ ¡ Unintentional operation is vant option. activated when: a The option is set and the option – Pressing Start to begin a button flashes. wash cycle – Setting Delay time and 13.5 Setting the electronic pressing Start delay time...
  • Page 29: Activating The Button Lock

    Basic Operation en-us ¡ To save energy, the appliance 13.10 Terminating the switches off automatically wash cycle 10 minutes after the end of the wash cycle. If you open the ap- To end a cycle early or to switch pliance door immediately after from one that has already started, the wash cycle has ended, the you will need to cancel it first.
  • Page 30: Basic Settings

    en-us Basic settings 14 Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your Basic settings needs. 14.1 Overview of the basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display Selection Description text W.
  • Page 31: Changing The Basic Settings

    Home Connect® en-us Basic setting Display Selection Description text Remote Start rc0 - rc2 Activate or deactivate →  "Remote Start ", Page 33 . The following settings are possible: ¡ With the setting "rc0", the option is perma- nently deactivated. ¡ With the setting "rc1", the option can be se- lected via the but-...
  • Page 32: Home Connect

    en-us Home Connect® function depends on the availabil- Start the Home Connect® app ity of Home Connect® services in and set up access for your country. You can find infor- Home Connect®. mation on this at: www.home-con- The Home Connect® app nect.com. guides you through the entire To be able to use Home Con- registration process.
  • Page 33: Remote Start

    Home Connect® en-us can be found in the Service/Sup- 15.3 Remote Start port section of your local website: www.home-connect.com. You can use the Home Connect® app to start the appliance with your mobile device. 15.5 Software update Tip: If you select "rc2" in the Ba- You can use this function to up- sic settings → ...
  • Page 34: Cleaning And Maintenance

    16.4 Machine Care Deposits, e.g. from food remnants www.bosch-home.com/us/shop- and limescale, can cause your ap- productlist/dishwashing/cleaning- pliance to malfunction. To avoid and-care these problems and reduce odors, we recommend cleaning your ap- www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/...
  • Page 35 Cleaning and maintenance en-us Phase Removal of Cleaner Placement Grease and Liquid machine care Appliance interior, limescale product or machine e.g. bottle hung in descaler in powder the silverware bas- form. ket or powder in the interior. Food remnants Machine cleaner Detergent dispenser and deposits To ensure optimal cleaning perfor-...
  • Page 36: Filter System

    en-us Cleaning and maintenance Pull the micro filter downward 16.5 Filter system and off. The filter system removes coarse soiling from the dishwashing cy- cle. Press the locking catches gether and take the coarse filter upward and out ⁠ . Micro filter Fine filter Coarse filter Cleaning filters...
  • Page 37: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    Cleaning and maintenance en-us Insert the filter system into the Check the outlet nozzles on the appliance and turn the coarse spray arms for blockages under filter clockwise. running water and remove any foreign objects. Ensure that the arrow mark- ‒ Insert the lower spray arm.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    en-us Troubleshooting 17 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can eliminate minor issues on ing issues before contacting Cus- Troubleshooting your appliance yourself. Please tomer Service. This may avoid un- necessary repair costs. read the information on eliminat- Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:20-60 lights up al- Appliance has detected that the heating element ternately.
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:32-00 lights up al- Clean the filter. ternately or indicator Reinsert the filter in the supply hose. for water supply Screw the water connection back on. lights up. Check the water connection for leaks. Restore the power supply. Switch the appliance on.
  • Page 40 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:90-01 lights up al- Power voltage is too low. ternately. There is no problem with the appliance. Call an electrician. Have the power voltage and electrical installa- tion checked by an electrician. E:92-40 lights up al- Filters are soiled or blocked.
  • Page 41 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 bet- ter drying performance.
  • Page 42 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Food remnants on Dishware was placed too close together or rack is dishware. overfilled. Arrange dishware with sufficient space in be- tween. The spray jets must reach the surfaces of the dishware. Avoid points of contact. Spray arm rotation of the lower spray arm is blocked.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Food remnants on Upper rack on right and left not set to same dishware. height. Set the upper rack on the left and right to the ▶ same height. →  "Upper rack", Page 16 Detergent residue in Lid of the detergent dispenser is blocked by items the appliance of dishware and will not open.
  • Page 44 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Wipeable or water- Adjust the water softening system correctly. soluble coatings in- →  "Setting the water softening system", side the appliance Page 20 or on the door. In most cases you will need to increase the setting.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting There are colored The formation of films is due to substances con- coatings (blue, yel- tained in vegetables (cabbage, celery, potatoes, low, brown) inside noodles, etc.) or tap water (manganese). the appliance or on Clean the appliance. ▶...
  • Page 46 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting There are remov- Amount of rinse aid to be dispensed is set too able streaks on high. glasses, glassware Set the rinse aid system to a lower setting. ▶ with a metallic ap- →  "Setting the amount of rinse aid", Page 22 pearance and silver- No rinse aid has been added.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue is Only add detergent to the detergent dispenser ▶ present in the deter- when dry. gent dispenser or the tab collecting tray. Excessive formation Hand soap got in the rinse aid dispenser. of foam occurs. Immediately add rinse aid to the dispenser.
  • Page 48 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Display flashes. Appliance door is not closed properly. Close the appliance door. ▶ Arrange the dishware so that no parts ‒ project beyond the rack and prevent the ap- pliance door from closing properly. All LEDs light up or Electronics have detected a fault.
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Appliance does not The breaker has tripped. start. Check the relevant breaker. ▶ Power cord is not inserted. Check whether the power outlet is working. Check whether the power cord plug is properly inserted in the power outlet and on the rear of the appliance.
  • Page 50 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Noise level varies The noise level can vary, depending on what kind of dishes are loaded and where they are placed. Make sure the dishware is loaded in the most ▶ secure way, resting on the tines and not hitting each other.
  • Page 51: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    Transportation, storage and disposal en-us Insert the pump cover washer. During colder weather, press down ⁠ . please follow the instructions for winterizing your unit below. Winterizing your unit If your dishwasher will be un- ▶ used for an extended period of time in a location that experi- ences freezing temperatures (vacation home or through a...
  • Page 52: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance

    (Z-Nr.) of your appliance. BSH will compensate cus- USA: tomers reasonable and verifi- 1-800-944-2904 able damages. www.bosch-home.com/us/owner- ¡ A condition of all warranty support/get-support claims is the appliance with www.bosch-home.com/us/shop AquaStop must have been in- stalled and connected correctly...
  • Page 53 Customer Service en-us defective feed lines or fittings leading to the AquaStop con- nection at the tap.
  • Page 54: Technical Specifications

    GmbH, Carl-Wery-Str. 34, 81739 Munich, Germany. The limited warranty provided by BSH Home Appliances (“Bosch“) The source code will be made in this Statement of Limited Prod- available to you on request. uct Warranty applies only to the...
  • Page 55: How Long The Warranty Lasts

    BSH will replace the up- effectuate warranty coverage, it is per or lower dish rack (exclud- the best way for Bosch to notify ing rack components), if the you in the unlikely event of a rack proves defective in materi- safety notice or product recall.
  • Page 56: Repair/Replace As Your Exclusive Remedy

    Bosch at its sole option. All would still be fully liable and re- replaced and/or repaired parts sponsible for any travel time or...
  • Page 57: Warranty Exclusions

    Bosch before service is per- going vessels). formed. ¡ Any party's willful misconduct, negligence, misuse, abuse, ac- In no event shall Bosch have any cidents, neglect, improper oper- liability or responsibility whatso- ation, failure to maintain, im- ever for damage to surrounding...
  • Page 58: Obtaining Warranty Service

    MEALS, REMODELLING EX- PENSES IN EXCESS OF DI- RECT DAMAGES WHICH ARE DEFINITIVELY CAUSED EXCLU- SIVELY BY BOSCH, OR OTHER- WISE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM- AGES, AND SOME STATES DO...
  • Page 60 • Easy access to manuals & appliance specifications • Easy access to parts list • Expert tips & tricks for your appliance • Customized offer for the Bosch Appliance Service Plan (sent by mail • Warranty extension options after appliance registration) •...

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