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. 1.1 Safety definitions Here you can find explanations of the safety signal words used in this manual.
en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1.3 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡ for cleaning household dishware. ¡ for normal household use and in enclosed spaces in a residential environment. ¡ Up to an altitude of 8200 ft (2500 m) above sea level. 1.4 Restrictive use This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,...
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en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ▶ Use this dishwasher only for its intended function, which is the washing of household dishware and kitchenware rated as dishwasher safe. ▶ Only use detergents or rinsing agents recommended for use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of children.
en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING For safe care and operation of your appliance, observe the following. Follow the safety instructions and directions for use on the detergent and rinse ▶ aid product labels. Do not use harsh chemicals such as bleach-based products to clean your ▶...
en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1.8 State of California Proposition 65 Warnings This product may contain a chemical known to the State of California, which can cause cancer or reproductive harm. Therefore, the packaging of your product may bear the following label as required by California:...
Preventing material damage en-us dispenser for special salt Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material immediately before the program damage starts. Detergent may damage the water Preventing material damage softening system. NOTICE: Only fill the dispenser of the water Harsh chemicals such as bleach- ▶...
en-us Environmental protection and energy-saving by 3-6 liters. In the Auto cycles the 3.2 Zeolite drying temperature and run time are The appliance features a Zeolite additionally adjusted to the level of container. Zeolite drying lets you save soiling. energy. Zeolite is a mineral that can store moisture and energy and then release them again.
Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 4 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 4.1 Appliance Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number → Page 59 . You will need this data to contact Customer service → ...
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en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Lower rack Lower rack → Page 20 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the special salt dispenser. → "Water softening system", Page 23 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the dishware in the lower rack. If the dishware has not been washed properly, clean the spray arms.
Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us 4.2 Controls You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. 3 4 5 6 ON/OFF button and reset Switching on the appliance → Page 33 button Switching off the appliance → ...
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en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Button If you press for approx. 3 seconds, you can open the basic settings. → "Changing the basic settings", Page 37 Remote Start → "Remote Start ", Page 39 Electronic delay time Setting the electronic delay time → ...
Dishwasher Cycles en-us Dishwasher Cycles 5 Dishwasher Cycles Below is an overview of the different cycles available on your dishwasher. Dishwasher Cycles 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.
Dishwasher Cycles en-us Cycle Purpose Cycle sequence Usage 1) Hour/min. 2) Electrical/ 3) Water/gal ¡ 2) 0.050 - 0.050 ¡ 3) 1.2 - 1.2 Upper rack 5.1 Energy Guide The Energy Guide label was based on the Normal soil sensing cycle. The unit was tested without any rinse aid (liquid) in the rinse aid dispenser.
en-us Options The pre-rinse cycle is pre-programmed Option to this button and is fine for all types of heat up to 176F/80C to dishware. The dishware is rinsed with get dishes, even cold water. plastics, 60% drier. Extends drying time. Tip: You can use the Home Connect ¡...
Features en-us cycles on a certified machine have Press in the right and left hand passed the sanitization performance levers on the outside of the rack. test. Features 7 Features You can find an overview of the Features possible features of your appliance and how to use them here.
en-us Features 7.2 Lower rack 7.3 Silverware Basket Arrange pans and plates in the lower Arrange the silverware in the rack. silverware 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.
Features en-us Arrange silverware with the points and Folding down the tines sharp edges down. If you do not need the tines, fold them down. 7.5 Cup shelf Push the lever forward and fold down the tines . Use the cup shelf and the space underneath for small cups and glasses or for large items of silverware, e.g.
en-us Features 7.8 Bottle holder Use the bottle holder to position tall narrow items securely, e.g. bottles or vases. 7.9 Rack heights Set the racks at the right height. Appliance height 32 inches with silverware basket Level Upper rack Lower rack 1 max. ø 8.5"...
Before using for the first time en-us Start the Program with the highest Before using for the first time 8 Before using for the cleaning temperature without first time dishware. To remove any marks from water or Before using for the first time other residues, we recommend you 8.1 Initial use operate the appliance without...
en-us Water softening system Note: Set the water hardness the water hardness. The higher the determined on your appliance. water hardness, the greater the amount of salt required. → "Setting the water softening sys- tem", Page 24 NOTICE: With a water hardness of 0 - 8 °E you Detergent may damage the water do not need special salt for softening system.
Rinse aid system en-us Note: Only use special salt substances can generally only be specified for dishwashers. used up to a water hardness of Do not use salt tablets. 26 °E without adding special salt. Do not use table salt. ¡ The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. You can omit special salt.
en-us Rinse aid system Press the catch on the lid of the a The display shows Hxx. dispenser for rinse aid and lift . a The display shows . Press repeatedly until the display shows the value set at the factory r05.
Detergent en-us To save the settings, press Detergent Description for 3 seconds. Powder Powder detergent is a The rinse aid system is switched off detergent recommended for shorter cycles. The and the rinse aid refill indicator is dosage can be adjusted deactivated.
en-us Detergent Add the detergent to the dry 11.3 Information on Detergent detergent dispenser. Follow the instructions on detergents in everyday use. 3 tbsp ¡ Detergents marked as "ecological" (45 ml) 1.75 tbsp (environmentally friendly) generally (25 ml) 1 tbsp contain lower levels of active agents (15 ml) or none at all.
Dishware en-us detergent will spread around the 12.1 Damage to glass and washing tank and dissolve there. dishware Tablets will fall into the tablet Only put glasses and china in the collecting tray and dissolve in the dishwasher if they are labeled right dosage.
en-us Dishware appliance. The noise level may also Cause Recommendatio vary depending on the items placed in your dishwasher. Highly caustic If you use highly alkaline or highly caustic alkaline or acidic cleaning highly acidic WARNING solutions, in cleaning The sharp points and edges of knives particular solutions, in and other sharp utensils can cause...
Dishware en-us Tips – To avoid injury, arrange ¡ Using the appliance allows you to silverware with the points and save energy and water compared to sharp edges facing down. doing dishes by hand. – Position containers with the ¡ See our website for examples of openings facing down so no how to load your appliance water can collect in them.
en-us Dishware Check the washing tank and Third rack accessories for soiling and clean if necessary. → "Cleaning and maintenance", Page 40 12.4 Loading patterns Recommended loading patterns. 12 place settings: Lower rack Additional loading patterns for 10 place settings: Lower rack Upper rack Upper rack...
Basic Operation en-us Third rack 13.2 Switching on the appli- ance Press . ▶ The program last selected and the additional function last selected will be set by default. If you do not perform any actions on the appliance for 10 minutes, it will automatically switch off.
en-us Basic Operation Press . 13.8 Terminating the wash a This activates the electronic delay cycle time. To end a cycle early or to switch from Tip: To deactivate the electronic delay one that has already started, you will time, press repeatedly until "h:00" need to cancel it first.
Basic settings en-us Basic settings 14 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 14.1 Overview of the basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display text Selection Description W.
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en-us Basic settings Basic setting Display text Selection Description infoLight® I00 - I01 Switch InfoLight on or off. While the program is running, a spot of light is projected onto the floor below the appliance door. This light will not be visible if the appliance is installed at eye level with the cabinet front fitted flush.
Basic settings en-us Basic setting Display text Selection Description Remote Start rc0 - rc2 Activate or deactivate → "Remote Start ", Page 39 . The following settings are possible: ¡ With the setting "rc0", the option is permanently deactivated. ¡ With the setting "rc1", the option can be selected via button.
en-us Home Connect® The Home Connect® app guides Home Connect® 15 Home Connect® you through the entire registration process. This appliance is network-capable. Home Connect® Connecting your appliance to a mobile 15.2 Setting up Home Con- device lets you control its functions via nect® the Home Connect® app. The Home Connect® services are not Requirements available in every country.
Home Connect® en-us Home Connect® server and if Remote 15.4 Remote Start Diagnostics is available in the country You can use the Home Connect® app where you are using the appliance. to start the appliance with your mobile Tip: Further information and details device. about the availability of Remote Tip: If you select "rc2"...
en-us Cleaning and maintenance This initial registration prepares the Select the program with the highest Home Connect® functions for use and temperature. is only required when you want to use Start the program without dishware. the Home Connect® functions for the → Page 34 first time.
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Cleaning and maintenance en-us Tip: You can buy our tested and approved Dishwasher Care and www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/ Machine Cleaner for Dishwashers cleaners-and-accessories online or from customer service. Machine Care is a program which USA: removes various deposits in one wash www.bosch-home.com/us/shop- cycle. Cleaning takes place in two...
en-us Cleaning and maintenance Do not place any additional machine Turn the coarse filter cleaner in the appliance interior. counterclockwise and take out the filter system . Press . Press . Ensure that foreign objects do not ‒ fall into the sump.
Cleaning and maintenance en-us Clean the filter elements under 16.6 Cleaning the spray arms running water. Limescale and soiling in the Carefully remove the rim of debris dishwashing water may block the between the coarse filter and the nozzles and bearings on the spray fine filter.
en-us Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 17 Troubleshooting You can eliminate minor issues on your appliance yourself. Please read the Troubleshooting information on eliminating issues before contacting Customer Service. This may avoid unnecessary repair costs. Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:20-60 lights up Appliance has detected that the heating element is alternately.
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Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting If the problem occurs again: E:32-00 lights up alternately or indicator Contact customer service. ‒ for water supply lights → "Customer Service", Page 58 E:34-00 lights up Water is continuously running into the appliance. alternately. Close the water supply valve. Contact customer service → ...
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en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Be sure there is a high loop in the drain hose and that E:61-03 lights up ▶ no debris has flushed back into the hose. alternately. Water is not draining. E:90-01 lights up Power voltage is too low. There is no problem with the appliance.
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Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Dishware is not dry. Water collects in recesses of dishware or silverware. 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 better drying performance.
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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 between. The spray jets must reach the surfaces of the dishware. Avoid points of contact. Spray arm rotation of the lower spray arm is blocked.
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Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Do not position tall narrow containers at too great an Food remnants on ▶ angle or in corner areas. dishware. Upper rack on right and left not set to same height. Set the upper rack on the left and right to the same ▶...
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en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Wipeable or water- There is detergent residue. These coatings cannot soluble coatings inside generally be removed with chemicals. the appliance or on the Change your Detergent. ▶ door. Scrub the appliance by hand. ▶ White coating is deposited inside the appliance. Adjust the water softening system correctly.
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Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Only remove large remnants of food and do not pre- Tea residue or lipstick ▶ rinse dishware. marks on dishware. There are colored The formation of films is due to substances contained in coatings (blue, yellow, vegetables (cabbage, celery, potatoes, noodles, etc.) or brown) inside the tap water (manganese).
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en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting There are removable Amount of rinse aid to be dispensed is set too high. streaks on glasses, Set the rinse aid system to a lower setting. ▶ → "Setting the amount of rinse aid", Page 26 glassware with a metallic appearance No rinse aid has been added.
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Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Only add detergent to the detergent dispenser when Detergent residue is ▶ dry. present in the detergent dispenser or the tab collecting tray. Excessive formation of Hand soap got in the rinse aid dispenser. foam occurs. Immediately add rinse aid to the dispenser.
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en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Refill indicator for rinse Rinse aid system is switched off. aid does not light up. Set the amount of rinse aid. ▶ → "Setting the amount of rinse aid", Page 26 Display flashes. Appliance door is not closed properly. Close the appliance door.
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Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Water is left in the Program has not yet ended. appliance at the end of Wait until the program ends or terminate the program ▶ with Reset. the program. → "Terminating the wash cycle", Page 34 ▶...
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en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Appliance door cannot Door lock has been activated. be closed. Close the appliance door with greater force. If the installation conditions prevent quick realignment of the closing system, you can move the door lock back to the home position using a spoon. See the animation for how to move the door lock to the home position.
Transportation, storage and disposal en-us Insert the pump cover and press 17.1 Clean drain pump down . Large food remnants or foreign objects can block the drain pump. As soon as the dishwashing water no longer drains properly, the drain pump must be cleaned.
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Customer Service en-us www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/get- ¡ A condition of all warranty claims is support the appliance with AquaStop must www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/ have been installed and connected cleaners-and-accessories correctly in accordance with all For assistance with connecting to instructions; this also includes a Home Connect®, you can also view...
& Who it applies to ossrequest@bshg.com or BSH The limited warranty provided by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH, Carl-Wery-Str. 34, Home Appliances (“Bosch“) in this 81739 Munich, Germany. Statement of Limited Product Warranty The source code will be made available to you on request.
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