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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SMS4IKW51T [en] Information for Use Connect Get the app Scan QR code your dishwasher with Home Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Connect today! LLC. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 8.2 Knife shelf........  21 1.1 General information.... 4 8.3 Etagere ........ 21 1.2 Intended use...... 4 8.4 Bottom basket ...... 22 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 8.5 Folding prongs ......
  • Page 3 20 Customer Service....  48 13.2 Arrange tableware .... 30 20.1 Product number (E-Nr.), 13.3 Removing tableware.... 31 production number (FD) 14 Basic operation .......  31 and consecutive numbering (Z-Nr.) ........ 49 14.1 Switching on the appliance ...  31 14.2 Setting a programme ....  32 21 Technical specifications..  50 14.3 Setting additional functions ...
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 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. 1.2 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 cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
  • Page 6: Safe Use

    en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! If the appliance is not installed properly, this may result in burns. ▶ With free-standing appliances, ensure that they are installed with the back panel against a wall. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of serious harm to health! Failure to comply with safety instructions and directions for use on packagings of detergent and rinse aid products may cause seri- ous harm to health.
  • Page 7: Damaged Appliance

    Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding! If you open the appliance door while the programme is running, hot water may splash out of the appliance. ▶ Open the appliance door carefully if the programme is still run- ning. WARNING ‒ Risk of tipping! Overfilling the Baskets may cause the appliance to tip up. ▶...
  • Page 8: Risk To Children

    en Safety ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶ If the power cord or the appliance power cable of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a special power cord or special appliance power cable, which is available from the man- ufacturer or its Customer Service.
  • Page 9 Safety en ▶ Keep children away from the appliance when open. The water in the interior of the dishwasher is not drinking water. It may con- tain residues of detergents and rinse aid. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Children may get their fingers caught in the slots of the tablet col- lecting tray and injure themselves.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing Modified or damaged water hoses Preventing 2 Preventing material may result in material damage and damage to the appliance. damage Never kink, crush, modify or cut ▶ through water hoses. Preventing 2.1 Safe installation Only use the water hoses supplied ▶ with the appliance or genuine ATTENTION! spare hoses.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en So as not to scratch the finish on ▶ 4 Installation and con- the appliance, do not use sponges with a rough surface or abrasive nection cleaning agents. To prevent corrosion, do not use To ensure proper operation, connect ▶...
  • Page 12: Drainage Connection

    en Installation and connection installing it under a continuous work- 4.4 Drinking water connec- top that is securely connected to ad- tion jacent cabinets. Follow the safety instructions. Connect your appliance to a drinking → Page 4 water connection. Follow the instructions for electrical Installing the drinking water connection.
  • Page 13: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD num- ber → Page 49. The data you need for Customer Service → Page 48.
  • Page 14 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Detergent dispenser Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. → "Detergent", Page 27 Bottom basket Bottom basket → Page 22 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for spe- cial salt. → "Water softening system", Page 23 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the table- ware in the bottom basket.
  • Page 15: Controls

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5.2 Controls You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. With some buttons you can perform different functions. 3 4 5 6 7 ON/OFF button and reset Switching on the appliance...
  • Page 16: Programmes

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Programme buttons and addi- Programmes tional functions → "Programmes", Page 18 Additional functions → "Additional functions", Page 20 Remote Start → "Remote Start ", Page 36 Timer programming Setting timer programming → Page 32 Display The display shows information about the remaining running time or the ba- sic settings.
  • Page 17 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Symbol Description flashes on the display. → "Troubleshooting", Page 42...
  • Page 18 en Programmes 6 Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- ted. The running time will change if grammes that can be selected here. the rinse aid system is switched off Different programmes, which can be or rinse aid needs to be added. found on the control panel of your The consumption values can be appliance, are available depending...
  • Page 19: Information For Test Institutes

    Programmes en Programme Programme se- quence → "Favourite ", Page 19 Favourite Note: The relatively long running time Saving Favourite on the in the Eco 50 ° programme is due to appliance longer soaking and drying times. This Press ⁠ . results in optimal consumption val- Press the right programme button.
  • Page 20: Features

    en Additional functions 7 Additional functions You can find an overview of the additional functions that can be selected here. Different additional functions, which can be found on the control panel of your appliance, are available depending on the appliance configuration. You can se- lect certain additional functions depending on the programme.
  • Page 21: Knife Shelf

    Features en You can adjust the height of the top 8.2 Knife shelf basket to make room for larger items Use the shelf for knives and long of tableware. items of cutlery. Adjusting top basket with side levers To wash large items of tableware in the baskets, adjust the shelf position of the top basket.
  • Page 22: Bottom Basket

    en Features 8.4 Bottom basket 8.5 Folding prongs Arrange pans and plates in the bot- Use the folding prongs to position tom basket. tableware securely, e.g. plates. Cutlery basket You can fold the prongs down to po- sition pans, bowls and glasses Large plates up to a diameter of better.
  • Page 23: Cutlery Basket

    first time en Add special salt. → Page 24 8.6 Cutlery basket Add rinse aid. → Page 26 Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket, Switch on the appliance. always without sorting it and with the → Page 31 sharp points downwards. Setting the water softening system. → Page 24 Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed.
  • Page 24: Setting The Water Softening System

    en Water softening system Water hardness Hardness range mmol/l Setting value °E 9 - 10 Soft 1.2 - 1.4 11 - 12 Medium 1.5 - 1.8 13 - 15 Medium 1.9 - 2.1 16 - 20 Medium 2.2 - 2.9 21 - 26 Hard 3.0 - 3.7 27 - 38...
  • Page 25: Switching Off The Water Softening System

    Water softening system en Note: Only use special salt for ¡ The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. dishwashers. You do not need to use special Do not use salt tablets. salt. Do not use table salt. Press ⁠ . Add the special salt to the dis- To open the basic settings, press penser.
  • Page 26: Rinse Aid System

    en Rinse aid system Add rinse aid up to the max mark. Additional power consump- 0.05 tion in kWh The consumption values specified are laboratory measurements determ- ined in accordance with the currently applicable standard using the Eco 50° programme and with the factory value of the water hardness set to 16 - 20 °E.
  • Page 27: Switching The Rinse Aid System Off

    Detergent en To save the settings, press starch and remove protein. Oxygen- for 3 seconds. based bleaching agents are generally used to remove coloured marks, e.g. tea or ketchup. 11.3 Switching the rinse aid system off Note: Follow the manufacturer's in- structions for each detergent. If you find the rinse aid refill indicator Tip: Suitable detergents are available irritating, e.g.
  • Page 28: Unsuitable Detergents

    en Detergent With powder and liquid detergent the 12.3 Information on deter- dosage can be individually adjusted gents to the level of soiling of the table- ware. Follow the instructions on detergents For better washing and drying results in everyday use. and to avoid damage to the appli- ¡...
  • Page 29 Tableware en Add the detergent to the dry deter- Close the lid of the detergent dis- gent dispenser. penser. 50 ml 25 ml 15 ml If you are using tablets, one is a The lid clicks into position. enough. Insert the tablets in a hori- a The detergent dispenser will open zontal position.
  • Page 30: Tableware

    en Tableware 13.1 Damage to glass and Cause Recommenda- tion tableware Highly caustic al- If you are using Only put glasses and china in the kaline or highly highly caustic al- dishwasher if it is marked as dish- acidic cleaning kaline or highly washer-safe by the manufacturer.
  • Page 31: Removing Tableware

    operation en ¡ For better washing and drying res- ults, position items with curves or recesses at an angle so water can run off. 13.3 Removing tableware WARNING Remove large remnants of food Risk of injury! from tableware. Hot tableware can cause burns to the To save resources, do not pre- skin.
  • Page 32: Setting A Programme

    en operation The Eco 50° programme is an es- 14.4 Setting timer program- pecially environmentally friendly ming programme and ideal for normally soiled tableware. It is the most effi- You can delay the start of the pro- cient programme for the combina- gramme by up to 24 hours.
  • Page 33: Activating Button Lock

    operation en 14.6 Activating button lock 14.10 Switching off appliance The button lock prevents the appli- Please note the information on ance from being operated accident- Safe use → Page 10. ally or incorrectly while running. Press To prevent damage from dripping Press for approx. 3 seconds. ▶...
  • Page 34: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 15.1 Overview of the basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display text Selection Description Water hardness H00 - H07 Set the water softening sys- tem to your water hardness.
  • Page 35: Changing Basic Settings

    Home Connect en Basic setting Display text Selection Description Remote Start rc0 - rc2 Activate or deactivate → "Remote Start ", Page 36. The following settings are possible: ¡ With the setting "rc0", the function is permanently deactivated. ¡ With the setting "rc1", the function can be selected via the button.
  • Page 36: Home Connect Quick Start

    en Home Connect Home Connect services in your coun- The Home Connect app guides try. You can find information about you through the entire login pro- this at: www.home-connect.com. cess. To be able to use Home Connect, Setting up Home Connect you must first set up the connection to the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi Requirements and to the Home Connect app.
  • Page 37: Data Protection

    Cleaning and servicing en Note: Please note that the Requirements ¡ The appliance is connected to your Home Connect functions can only be WLAN home network. utilised with the Home Connect app. ¡ The appliance is connected to the Information on data protection can be Home Connect app.
  • Page 38: Tips On Appliance Care

    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 39: Filter System

    Cleaning and servicing en ¡ Make sure that there are no alu- 17.5 Filter system minium parts, e.g. extractor hood The filter system removes coarse grease filters or aluminium pans, in soiling from the dishwashing cycle. the interior of the appliance. ¡ If you have not run Machine Care after 3 washing cycles, the indic- ator for Machine Care will go out automatically.
  • Page 40: Cleaning Spray Arms

    en Cleaning and servicing Pull down the micro filter to re- Insert the filter system into the ap- move. pliance and turn the coarse filter clockwise. Make sure that the arrow mark- ‒ ings match up. Press the locking catches gether and lift the coarse filter out ⁠...
  • Page 41 Cleaning and servicing en Pull up the lower spray arm to re- Check the outlet nozzles on the move. 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.
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    This will avoid unneces- sary costs. Tip: You can find further information and explanations on troubleshooting on- line by scanning the QR code in the table of contents and on our website www.bosch-home.com. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:32-00 will light up Remove the filter from the supply hose alternately or indicator for water supply lights Clean the filter. Re-insert the filter in the supply hose. Screw the water connection back on. Check the water connection for leaks. Restore the power supply.
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:61-03 will light up Not an appliance fault. Siphon connection is still alternately. Water is closed or the wastewater hose is kinked or blocked. not drained. Check the connection to the siphon and open if ne- cessary.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on Tableware is placed too close together or basket is tableware. overfilled. Arrange tableware with sufficient space in between. The spray jets must reach the surfaces of the table- ware. Avoid points of contact. Spray arm rotation of the lower spray arm is blocked.
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on Set the upper basket on the left and right to the ▶ tableware. same height. → "Top basket", Page 20 Removable streaks Amount of rinse aid to be dispensed is set too high. are present on Set the rinse aid system to a lower setting.
  • Page 47: Clean Wastewater Pump

    Transportation, storage and disposal en Insert the pump cover and press 18.1 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 48: Protect Appliance From Frost

    en Customer Service 19.2 Protect appliance from 19.4 Disposing of old appli- frost ance 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 49: Customer Service

    Customer Service en tomer Service for a period of at least 10 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on the market. Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after- sales service, your retailer or on our website.
  • Page 50: Technical Specifications

    13 place settings You can find more information about 21.1 Information regarding your model online at Free and Open Source www.bosch-home.com/energylabel. Software Please then follow the instructions on searching for the model. The model This product includes software com- identifier is made up of the charac-...
  • Page 51: Declaration Of Conformity

    The cost of performing your request formity can be found online at will be charged to you. This offer is www.bosch-home.com among the valid for three years from the date of additional documents on the product purchase or at least as long as we page for your appliance.
  • Page 52 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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