aus 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 aus 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.
aus 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.
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Safety aus Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in conjunc- tion with aluminium parts in the interior of the appliance may cause explosions. ▶ Never use highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents, in particular commercial or industrial products, in con- junction with aluminium parts (e.g.
aus Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! The blow opening of the Zeolith container becomes hot and can cause burns. ▶ Never touch the blow opening of the Zeolith container. 1.6 Damaged appliance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶...
Safety aus Children may become trapped in the appliance and suffocate. ▶ Use the childproof lock if fitted. ▶ Never let children play with or operate the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health! Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk.
aus Preventing material damage Modified or damaged water hoses Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material may result in material damage and damage to the appliance. damage Never kink, crush, modify or cut ▶ through water hoses. Preventing material damage 2.1 Safe installation Only use the water hoses supplied ▶...
Childproof lock aus 4.2 Saving energy Childproof lock 3 Childproof lock If you follow these instructions, your The childproof lock lets you protect Childproof lock appliance will use less electricity and children from possible hazards result- less water. ing from the appliance. The appliance is equipped with an Use the Eco Wash programme.
aus Installation and connection Tip: To avoid impairing Zeolith drying Sensor set- Description performance, do not position table- ting ware parts directly in front of the in- Sensitive Adjusts the pro- take opening or the blow opening of gramme strength for the Zeolith container. effective removal of Do not position heat-sensitive table- food remnants even...
Installation and connection aus marks on the appliance. These 5.3 Drainage connection marks will disappear after the first Connect your appliance to drainage wash cycle. connection so dirty water is dis- The delivery consists of the following: charged via the wash cycle. ¡...
aus Installation and connection 5.5 Electrical connection Connect your appliance to the power supply. Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Notes ¡ Follow the Safety instructions → Page 4. ¡ Please note that the water safety system is only functional if there is a power supply.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance aus Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6.1 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 63.
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aus Familiarising yourself with your appliance Detergent dispenser Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. → "Detergent", Page 30 Bottom basket Bottom basket → Page 24 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the table- ware in the bottom basket. If the tableware has not been washed properly, clean the spray arms.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance aus 6.2 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 35 Switching off the appliance...
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aus Familiarising yourself with your appliance WLAN display Home Connect → Page 41 Setting buttons Changing the basic settings → Page 40 Timer programming Setting timer programming → Page 36 Remote Start → "Remote Start ", Page 42 Start button Starting the programme → Page 36 Programme buttons and addi- Programmes tional functions Additional functions → "Additional functions", Page 22...
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Programmes aus Programmes 7 Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- ditional function → Page 22 selec- Programmes grammes that can be selected here. ted. The running time will change if Different programmes, which can be the rinse aid system is switched off found on the control panel of your or rinse aid needs to be added.
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aus Programmes Programme Consumption val- Programme se- quence 1) Duration in hrs:mins 2) Energy con- sumption in kWh 3) Water con- sumption in litres ¡ 1) 2:10 - 2:30 Tableware: Sensor-controlled: ¡ Pots and pans, ¡ Optimised by ¡ 2) 1.050 - Auto Intensive 65 non-fragile sensors de- 1.300...
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Programmes aus Programme Consumption val- Programme se- quence 1) Duration in hrs:mins 2) Energy con- sumption in kWh 3) Water con- sumption in litres ¡ 1) 1:29 Tableware: Time-optimised: ¡ Mixed table- ¡ Cleaning 60 °C ¡ 2) 1.050 Short Wash 60° ware and cut- ¡...
aus Additional functions Press for 3 seconds. 7.1 Information for test insti- a The selected programme and the tute additional function will flash. Test institutes can request the condi- flashes. tions for comparison tests, e.g. ac- a The programme and the additional cording to AS/NZS2007, by sending function are saved.
Features aus Additional Additional function function ¡ To ensure a ¡ For a better drying higher hygiene result the final HygienePlus Extra Dry status for the ap- rinse temperature pliance and table- is increased and ware, the temper- the drying phase ature is raised and extended.
aus Features Adjusting top basket with side 9.2 Bottom basket levers Arrange pans and plates in the bot- To wash large items of tableware in tom basket. the baskets, adjust the shelf position of the top basket. Pull out the top basket. To prevent the basket from sud- denly dropping down, hold the side of the basket by the top edge.
Features aus To fold down a side shelf, push the 9.3 Cutlery basket lever forwards and fold down Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket, the side shelf . always without sorting it and with the sharp points downwards. To fold down the front prongs, push the lever forwards and fold down the prongs ...
aus Features Push the lever forwards and fold 9.5 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.
Features aus Inserting baking sheet spray head 9.8 Extra Clean Zone Use the baking sheet spray head in- Use the Extra Clean Zone in the top stead of the top basket to clean large basket to clean soiled tableware thor- trays, grilles and plates. oughly, e.g.
aus Features Pull the tab on the Extra Clean Place the Extra Clean Zone in the Zone up and forwards . top basket and lock in place . Check that the mounts are in the Set the slider to ON. correct position.
Before using for the first time aus To remove any marks from water Before using for the first time 10 Before using for the or other residues, we recommend you operate the appliance without first time tableware before using it for the first time.
aus Detergent Add rinse aid up to the max mark. 11.3 Switching the rinse aid system off If you find the rinse aid refill indicator irritating, e.g. when using combined detergents with a rinse aid compon- ent, you can switch the rinse aid sys- tem off.
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Detergent aus Detergent Description Detergent Description Tabs Tabs are suitable ¡ Do not select for all cleaning timer program- functions and do ming for start- not need to be ing the pro- measured out. gramme. With shorter Pro- The dosage can grammes be adjusted to → Page 19 tabs...
aus Detergent 12.2 Unsuitable detergents 12.4 Adding detergent Do not use detergent which could To open the detergent dispenser, cause damage to the appliance or press the locking latch. present a risk to health. Add the detergent to the dry deter- gent dispenser. Detergent Description Hand wash-...
Tableware aus Close the lid of the detergent dis- 13.1 Damage to glass and penser. tableware Only put glasses and china in the dishwasher if it is marked as dish- washer-safe by the manufacturer. Avoid damage to glass and table- ware. Cause Recommenda- tion The following...
aus Tableware allowing steam to escape and water Cause Recommenda- to leak out around the door. This tion could damage your kitchen units. Highly caustic al- If you are using kaline or highly highly caustic al- acidic cleaning kaline or highly solutions, in par- acidic cleaning ticular commer-...
Basic operation aus Observe the following when arran- 13.3 Removing tableware ging tableware: – Put heavily soiled tableware in WARNING the bottom basket, e.g. pans. Risk of injury! The more powerful the spray jet, Hot tableware can cause burns to the the better the dishwashing result skin.
aus Basic operation The programme last selected and "Finish at" (e.g. 15:20 hours). You the additional function last selec- can change this setting in the Ba- ted will be set by default. sic settings → Page 38. If you do not perform any actions To activate timer programming, on the appliance for 10 minutes, press...
Basic operation aus Press . a The programme is saved and the appliance switches off. Press to resume the pro- gramme. Close the appliance door. 14.8 Terminate programme To end a programme early or to switch from a programme that has already started, you will need to can- cel it first.
aus Basic settings Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 15.1 Overview of basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Selection Description Time setting 00:00 - 24:00 Set the current time.
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Basic settings aus Basic setting Selection Description Water connection Cold water Set cold water or hot water connec- Hot water tion. Only set the appliance to hot water if this can be prepared with little energy and a suitable installation is available, e.g.
aus Basic settings Basic setting Selection Description Door Opening Single push ¡ Electric door opening is activated Child-proof lock with the setting "Single push". You Push deactivated open the appliance door by press- ing on the upper middle section of the appliance door once. ¡...
Home Connect aus To save the settings, press Note: Please note the safety precau- approx. 3 seconds. tions in this instruction manual and make sure that they are also ob- Close the appliance door. served when operating the appliance via the Home Connect app. 15.3 Setting the time → "Safety", Page 4 To open the basic settings, press for approx.
aus Home Connect 16.3 Home Connect settings 16.5 Remote Diagnostics Adapt Home Connect to your needs. Customer Service can use Remote You can find the Home Connect set- Diagnostics to access your appliance tings in the basic settings for your ap- if you contact them, have your appli- pliance.
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...
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aus Cleaning and servicing Phase Removal of Detergent Placement Grease and limes- Liquid machine care Appliance interior, e.g. cale product or machine bottle hung in the cut- descaler in powder lery basket or powder form. in the interior. Food remnants and Machine cleaner Detergent dispenser deposits...
Cleaning and servicing aus Pull down the micro filter to re- 17.5 Filter system move. The filter system removes coarse soiling from the dishwashing cycle. Press the locking catches gether and lift the coarse filter out . Micro filter Fine filter Coarse filter Cleaning filters Soiling in the dishwashing water may...
aus Cleaning and servicing Insert the filter system into the ap- Pull up the lower spray arm to re- pliance and turn the coarse filter move. clockwise. Make sure that the arrow mark- ‒ ings match up. Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for blockages under running water and remove any for- eign bodies.
Troubleshooting aus Troubleshooting 18 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! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
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aus Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Appliance door does Automatic door opening is not in home position. not open. Wait one second after closing the appliance door. ▶ Appliance door opens Door is not correctly adjusted. too wide when activ- Adjust the appliance door as described in the in- ▶...
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Troubleshooting aus Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:3200 or indicator Turn on the water tap. ▶ for water supply lights The flow rate must be at least 10 l/min when the water supply is open. The filters in the water connection of the supply or AquaStop hose are blocked.
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aus Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:6103 lights up. Wa- Not an appliance fault. Siphon connection is still ter is not drained. closed or the wastewater hose is kinked or blocked. Check the connection to the siphon and open if ne- cessary.
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Troubleshooting aus Fault Cause and troubleshooting A different error code A technical fault is present. appears in the display Press window. Unplug the appliance or switch off the fuse. Wait at least 2 minutes. E:0100 to E:9010 Insert the mains plug of the appliance in a socket or switch on the fuse.
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aus Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. Activate Extra Dry → Page 38. ▶ Tableware removed too early or drying process not yet ended. Wait until the programme ends. Only remove tableware 30 minutes after the pro- gramme has ended. Rinse aid used has a limited drying performance. Use a name-brand rinse aid.
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Troubleshooting aus Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on Filters are soiled. tableware. Clean the filters. ▶ → "Cleaning filters", Page 45 Filters are inserted incorrectly and/or not engaged. Insert the filters properly. → "Filter system", Page 45 Engage the filters. Washing programme selected too weak. Select a more intensive washing programme.
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aus Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue in The lid of the detergent dispenser is blocked by the the appliance tab and will not open. Position the tab in the detergent dispenser cross- ▶ wise, not vertically. Tabs are used in the quick or short programme. Dis- solving time of the tab is not attained.
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Troubleshooting aus Fault Cause and troubleshooting Tea residue or lipstick Use a suitable Detergent and follow the manufac- ▶ marks on tableware. turer's instructions for the amount to be used. Tableware has been precleaned too intensely. The sensors chose a weaker programme. Stubborn soiling cannot be entirely removed.
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aus Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting 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. ▶ glasses, glassware → "Setting the amount of rinse aid", Page 30 with a metallic appear- No rinse aid has been added.
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Troubleshooting aus Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue is Spray arms were blocked by tableware so detergent present in the deter- was not rinsed out. gent dispenser or the Check that the spray arms are not blocked and can ▶ tablet collecting tray. rotate freely.
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aus Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting All LEDs lit up or A software update is possibly installing. flashing. Wait until the software update has been installed. This process can take approx. 30 minutes. If the appliance is not ready to use after 30 minutes, perform a reset.
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Troubleshooting aus Fault Cause and troubleshooting Appliance does not Mains cable is not inserted. start. Check whether the socket works. Check whether the mains cable is properly inserted in the socket and on the rear of the appliance. Appliance door is not closed properly. Close the appliance door.
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aus Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Knocking or rattling Spray arm is striking tableware. noise. Arrange tableware so that the spray arms do not ▶ strike tableware. With a small load the water jets directly strike against the tub. Distribute the tableware evenly. ▶...
Transportation, storage and disposal aus 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.
aus Transportation, storage and disposal 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.
Customer Service aus ¡ The liability guarantee is valid for Customer Service 20 Customer Service the service life of the appliance. ¡ A claim can only be made under Detailed information on the warranty Customer Service the guarantee if the appliance has period and terms of warranty in your been correctly installed and con- country is available from our after-...
A detailed RED Declaration of Con- Munich, Germany. formity can be found online at The source code will be made avail- www.bosch-home.com among the able to you on request. additional documents on the product page for your appliance. Depending on the appliance specifications...
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Declaration of Conformity aus 2.4 GHz band (2400–2483.5 MHz): Max. 100 mW 5-GHz band (5150–5350 MHz + 5470–5725 MHz): max. 150 mW UK (NI) 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only. 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
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