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Dishwasher SMS6EMI65Q [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.
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: ¡...
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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 cur- rent 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. ▶ Check that there is a distance of at least 5 cm between the ap- pliance and installation lines.
Safety en ▶ Do not sit or stand on the appliance door when open. Knives and utensils with sharp points can cause injuries. ▶ Arrange knives and utensils with sharp points in the cutlery bas- ket with the points downwards, on the knife shelf or in the cut- lery drawer.
en Safety ▶ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately un- plug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box and turn off the water tap. ▶ Call customer services. → Page 50 Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶...
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Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of chemical burns! Rinse aid and detergent may cause chemical burns to the mouth, throat and eyes. ▶ Keep children away from detergent and rinse aid products. ▶ Keep children away from the appliance when open. The water in the interior of the dishwasher is not drinking water.
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.
Environmental protection and saving energy en So as not to scratch the finish on Change the sensor setting to the de- ▶ the appliance, do not use sponges fault. with a rough surface or abrasive a Consumption is reduced. cleaning agents. → "Sensors", Page 11 To prevent corrosion, do not use ▶...
en Installation and connection marks on the appliance. These Sensor set- Description marks will disappear after the first ting wash cycle. ergy and water con- The delivery consists of the following: sumption are adjus- ¡ Dishwasher ted accordingly. ¡ Operating instructions ¡...
Installation and connection en 4.3 Drainage connection 4.5 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 ¡ Follow the Safety instructions Installing the drainage connection → Page 4.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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 50. The data you need for Customer Service → Page 50.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Detergent dispenser Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. → "Detergent", Page 28 Bottom basket Bottom basket → Page 22 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for spe- cial salt. → "Water softening system", Page 25 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the table- ware in the bottom basket.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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. ON/OFF button and reset Switching on the appliance button → Page 32 Switching off the appliance...
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Remote Start → "Remote Start ", Page 38 Start button Starting the programme → Page 33 Programme buttons and addi- Programmes tional functions → "Programmes", Page 18 Additional functions → "Additional functions", Page 20 button If you press for approx. 3 seconds, you can open the basic set- tings.
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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...
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.
Features en Symbol Additional func- tion SpeedPerfect+ ¡ The run time is shortened by 15% to 75% depending on the rinse programme. ¡ The additional function can be activated be- fore the start of the programme and at any time when the programme is running. ¡...
en Features Raise or lower the basket evenly to 8.3 Bottom basket the right level. Arrange pans and plates in the bot- tom basket. Check that the basket is level on both sides. Release the levers. Large plates up to a diameter of a The basket clicks into position.
Features en You can fold the prongs down to po- 8.6 Extra Clean Zone sition pans, bowls and glasses Use the Extra Clean Zone in the top better. basket to clean soiled tableware thor- Folding down prongs oughly, e.g. muesli bowls. If you do not need the prongs, fold them down.
en first time Pull the tab on the Extra Clean first time 9 Before using for the Zone up and forwards . first time first time 9.1 Performing the initial con- figuration On initial start-up or after a reset to the factory settings, you will need to make settings.
Water softening system en To ensure good dishwashing results, 10 Water softening sys- you can treat the water with special salt and the water softening system. To avoid damage to the appliance, water with a hardness above 9 °E Hard water leaves limescale on the must be softened.
en Water softening system To save the settings, press Note: Only use special salt for for 3 seconds. dishwashers. Do not use salt tablets. Do not use table salt. 10.3 Special salt Add the special salt to the dis- You can use special salt to soften penser.
Rinse aid system en ¡ The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. Add rinse aid up to the max mark. You do not need to use special salt. Press . To open the basic settings, press for 3 seconds. a The display shows H:xx. a The display shows ...
en Detergent 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.
Detergent en 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- ¡...
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en Tableware 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.
Tableware en 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.
en operation ¡ 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.
operation en If you do not perform any actions Tip: To deactivate timer program- on the appliance for 10 minutes, ming, press or repeatedly the appliance will automatically until "00h:00m" appears in the dis- switch off. play. 14.5 Starting the programme 14.2 Setting a programme Press...
en operation 14.8 Interrupting programme Note: When you open the appliance door once the appliance has heated up, leave the door slightly ajar for a few minutes and then close it. This will help prevent excess pressure building up in the appliance and stop the appliance door bursting open.
Basic settings en 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 H:04 H:00 - H:07 Set the water softening sys-...
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en Basic settings 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 activated, the end of the pro- gramme is not indicated by an audible signal tone.
Home Connect en Basic setting Display text Selection Description Remote Start rc:01 rc:00 - rc:02 Activate or deactivate → "Remote Start ", Page 38. The following settings are possible: ¡ With the setting "rc:00", the function is perman- ently deactivated. ¡ With the setting "rc:01", the function can be selec- ted via the button.
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.
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.
en Cleaning and servicing Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise 17.3 Tips on appliance care and remove the filter system . Follow the tips on appliance care to Check that no foreign objects ‒ make sure your appliance functions fall into the sump. properly at all times.
Cleaning and servicing en Carefully clean the rim of dirt 17.5 Cleaning spray arms between the coarse and the fine fil- Limescale and soiling in the dish- ter. washing water may block the nozzles Re-assemble the filter system. and bearings on the spray arms. Make sure that the locking catches Clean the spray arms regularly.
18 Troubleshooting 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. Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
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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.
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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.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting All LEDs lit up or Electronics have detected a fault. flashing. Press the main switch button for approx. 4 seconds. The appliance is reset and restarted. If the problem occurs again: Switch off the appliance. ‒ Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse in ‒...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on Filters are inserted incorrectly and/or not engaged. tableware. Insert the filters properly. → "Filter system", Page 40 Engage the filters. Washing programme selected too weak. Select a more intensive washing programme. ▶ → "Programmes", Page 18 Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Removable streaks Tableware has been precleaned too intensely. The are present on sensors chose a weaker programme. Stubborn soiling glasses, glassware cannot be entirely removed. with a metallic appear- Only remove large remnants of food and do not ▶...
en Transportation, storage and disposal 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.
Transportation, storage and disposal en 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.
en Customer Service ¡ The liability guarantee is valid for 20 Customer Service the service life of the appliance. ¡ A claim can only be made under Detailed information on the warranty the guarantee if the appliance has period and terms of warranty in your been correctly installed and con- country is available from our after- nected with Aqua-Stop according...
Technical specifications en 21 Technical specifications Weight Max.: 60 kg Voltage 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz Power rating 2000 - 2400 W Fuse 10 - 16 A Water pressure ¡ min. 50 kPa (0.5 bar) ¡ max. 1000 kPa (10 bar) Inlet rate Min. 10 l/min Water temperature Cold water. Hot water max.: 60 °C Capacity 13 place settings and additional documents).
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