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SMS6ZCW48E
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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SMS6ZCW48E [en] Information for Use...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety ..........   4 Etagere ........... 23 General information...... 4 Folding prongs ....... 23 Intended use........ 4 Extra Clean Zone ...... 23 Restriction on user group.... 4 Basket heights........ 24 Safe installation ........ 4 Before using for the first time ..   25 Safe use ........... 6 Performing the initial configura- Damaged appliance ...... 8 tion.......... 25...
  • Page 3 Customer Service......   58 Deactivate button lock.... 34 Product number (E-Nr.), produc- Interrupting programme .... 34 tion number (FD) and consecut- Terminate programme.... 35 ive numbering (Z-Nr.) ..... 59 Switching off appliance .... 35 AQUA-STOP guarantee .... 59 Basic settings........    36 Technical specifications....   59 Overview of basic settings ..... 36 Information regarding Free and Changing basic settings.... 38...
  • 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.
  • 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. ¡...
  • 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.
  • 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 Zeolith drying automatically helps to damage the appliance. save energy. Do not use a steam cleaner. ▶ → "Zeolith drying ", Page 11 So as not to scratch the finish ▶ on the appliance, do not use sponges with a rough surface or Zeolith drying abrasive cleaning agents.
  • Page 12: Sensors

    en Installation and connection litres. In the automatic programmes Installation and connection Installation and connec- the temperature and run time are ad- ditionally adjusted to the level of soil- tion ing. To ensure proper operation, connect Installation and connection Sensors the appliance to the power and water 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 59.
  • 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 25 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 33 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 26 Door handle Open the appliance door. Depending on the appliance specifications...
  • 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 35 °C household food remnants ¡...
  • 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 Top basket Additional func- tion Arrange cups, glasses and small ¡ Switch on with mixed items of tableware in the top basket. loads containing table- IntensiveZone ware with different soil- ing levels, e.g. place very soiled pots and pans in the bottom bas- ket and normally soiled tableware in the upper basket.
  • Page 22: Bottom Basket

    en Features Raise or lower the basket evenly to the right level. Cutlery drawer Check that the basket is level on Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer. both sides. Release the levers. a The basket clicks into position. Slide the basket back in. Bottom basket Arrange pans and plates in the bot- tom basket.
  • Page 23: Etagere

    Features en Push the lever forwards and fold Etagere down the prongs ⁠ . Use the cutlery shelf and space un- derneath for small cups and glasses or for large items of cutlery, e.g. cooking spoons or serving cutlery. To use the prongs again, fold them back up.
  • Page 24: Basket Heights

    en Features Set the slider to ON or OFF. Pull the tab on the Extra Clean Zone up and forwards ⁠ . Push in the top basket. Set the slider to ON. Cleaning Extra Clean Zone Clean under running water. Limescale and soiling from the dish- Place the Extra Clean Zone in the washing water can block the nozzles.
  • Page 25: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time en "Set the amount of rinse aid to be Before using for the first time Before using for the dispensed." → Page 28 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 26: Setting The Water Softening System

    en Water softening system 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 26 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 27: Switching Off The Water Softening System

    Water softening system en Switching off the water Regeneration of the water softening system softening system If you find the special salt refill indic- In order to obtain fault-free function of ator irritating, e.g. when using com- the water softening system, the appli- bined detergents with salt replace- ance performs regeneration of the ment substances, you can switch the...
  • Page 28: Rinse Aid System

    en Rinse aid system Close the lid of the dispenser for Rinse aid system Rinse aid system rinse aid. a The lid clicks into position. Rinse aid system Rinse aid Setting the amount of rinse For optimum drying results, use rinse aid.
  • Page 29: Detergent

    Detergent en a The display shows H:xx. Detergent Description a The display shows ⁠ . Powder deter- Powder detergent is re- Press repeatedly until gent commended for shorter the display shows the value set at "Programmes" → Page 18. the factory r:05. The dosage can be adjus- Press repeatedly until the ted to the level of soiling.
  • Page 30: Unsuitable Detergents

    en Detergent pletely dispense with certain sub- Combined detergent stances. The cleaning effect may Besides conventional separate deter- be restricted here. gents, a number of products are ¡ Set the rinse aid and the water available with additional functions. softening system to the separate These products contain not only de- detergent or combined detergent tergent but also rinse aid and salt re-...
  • Page 31: Tableware

    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 a The lid clicks into position. If you are using tablets, one is a The detergent dispenser will open enough.
  • Page 32: Damage To Glass And Tableware

    en Tableware Damage to glass and table- Cause Recommendation ware The water temperat- Select a programme ure of the programme with lower temperat- Only put glasses and china in the is too high. ures. dishwasher if it is marked as dish- After the programme washer-safe by the manufacturer.
  • Page 33: Removing Tableware

    Basic operation en To save resources, do not pre- Removing tableware rinse tableware under running wa- ter. WARNING Observe the following when arran- Risk of injury! ging tableware: Hot tableware can cause burns to the – Put heavily soiled tableware in skin.
  • Page 34: Setting A Programme

    en Basic operation Setting a programme Starting the programme To adjust the wash cycle to the soil- Press ▶ ing level of the tableware, select a a The programme has ended when suitable programme. the display shows "00h:00m". Press the right programme button. ▶...
  • Page 35: Terminate Programme

    Basic operation en few minutes and then close it. This will help prevent excess pressure building up in the appliance and stop the appliance door bursting open. Press ⁠ . a The programme is saved and the appliance switches off. Press to resume the pro- gramme.
  • 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 Start programme SP:01 SP:00 - SP:01 Set a default programme for when the appliance is switched on. ¡ With the setting "SP:00", the last programme selected is set by de- fault when the appliance is switched on.
  • Page 38: Changing Basic Settings

    en Home Connect Basic setting Display text Selection Description Factory setting Start with Restore changed settings to the fact- Y:ES ory settings. Confirm with The settings for initial start-up must be configured. Factory setting (may vary according to model) The Home Connect app guides you Changing basic settings through the entire login process.
  • Page 39: Home Connect Settings

    Home Connect  en Connecting the appliance to WLAN Activating Remote Start home network (Wi-Fi) When you have selected "rc:01" in the basic settings of this function, ac- Requirements tivate the function on your appliance. ¡ The Home Connect app is installed on your mobile device. Requirements ¡...
  • Page 40: Data Protection

    Tip: You can get our tested and ap- retrieved in the Home Connect app. proved Dishwasher Care and Ma- chine Cleaner for Dishwashers online at https://www.bosch-home.com/ store or from customer service. Tips on appliance care Follow the tips on appliance care to make sure your appliance functions properly at all times.
  • Page 41: Machine 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 42: Filter System

    en Cleaning and servicing Remove any coarse soiling in the After each wash check the filters interior with a damp cloth. for residue. Clean the filters. Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise and remove the filter system ⁠ . Place the machine care product in the appliance interior.
  • Page 43: Cleaning Spray Arms

    Cleaning and servicing en Clean the filter elements under run- Pull up the lower spray arm to re- ning water. move. Carefully clean the rim of dirt between the coarse and the fine fil- ter. Re-assemble the filter system. Make sure that the locking catches on the coarse filter click into posi- tion.
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting 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 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting E:32-00 will light up altern- Turn off the water tap. ately or indicator for water Unscrew the water connection. supply lights up. Remove the filter from the supply hose Clean the filter. Re-insert the filter in the supply hose.
  • Page 46: 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 47 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 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Remnants of food on table- Tableware is placed too Arrange tableware with sufficient ware. close together or basket is space in between. overfilled. The spray jets must reach the sur- faces of the tableware. Avoid points of contact. Spray arm rotation is Arrange tableware so that it does ▶...
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Detergent residue in the ap- Tabs are used in the quick Select a more intensive "Pro- ▶ gramme" → Page 18 or use pliance or short programme. Dissolv- "Powder detergent" → Page 29. ing time of the tab is not at- tained.
  • Page 50 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Stubborn white coatings are Too little detergent is being Increase the amount of detergent ▶ present on tableware, inside used. used or change "Detergent " → Page 29. the appliance or the door. Washing programme selec- Select a more intensive washing ▶...
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Coloured deposits (yellow, The formation of films is due Check the setting of the water orange, brown) that are easy to ingredients of food rem- softening system. to remove are present inside nants and tap water (limes- Add special salt.
  • Page 52 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Irreversible clouding of Glasses are not dishwasher- Use dishwasher-proof glasses. ▶ glassware. proof, only suitable for dish- Glasses are usually only suitable for washers. use in a dishwasher, i.e. long-term wear or long-term changes must be expected.
  • Page 53: Home Connect Problem

    Troubleshooting en Home Connect problem Fault Cause Troubleshooting Connection to home net- WLAN on router is not act- Check the wireless network con- ▶ work is not established. ive. nection of your router. WLAN display is flashing. Connection to home net- Activate the wireless network con- ▶...
  • Page 54 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Appliance cannot be Appliance functions have Pull out the mains plug or switch off switched on or operated. failed. the fuse. Wait at least 2 minutes. Connect the appliance to the power supply. Switch the appliance on. Appliance does not start.
  • Page 55: 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 56 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- ▶...
  • Page 57: 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 58: 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 59: Product Number (E-Nr.), Produc- Tion Number (Fd) And Consecut- Ive Numbering (Z-Nr.)

    Technical specifications en The contact details for Customer Ser- defective supply lines or fittings up vice can be found in the enclosed to the Aqua-Stop connection on Customer Service directory or on our the tap. website. ¡ If your appliance is fitted with Aqua-Stop, you can in principle Product number (E-Nr.), pro- leave your appliance unattended...
  • Page 60: Information Regarding Free And Open Source Software

    äte GmbH, Carl-Wery-Str. 34, 81739 A detailed Declaration of Conformity Munich, Germany. can be found online at www.bosch- The source code will be made avail- home.co.uk among the additional able to you on request. documents on the product page for Please send your request to oss- your appliance.
  • Page 61 Declaration of Conformity en 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
  • 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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