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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SMI8ZDS81T [en] Information for Use...
  • Page 2 Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 7 Additional functions ....  21 1.1 General information.... 4 8 Features........  22 1.2 Intended use...... 4 8.1 Top basket.......  23 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 8.2 Knife shelf........  23 1.4 Safe installation ......
  • Page 3 12.3 Information on detergents .. 32 19.2 Protect appliance from frost..  55 12.4 Adding detergent.... 32 19.3 Transporting the appliance ...  55 19.4 Disposing of old appliance ...  55 13 Tableware ........  33 13.1 Damage to glass and table- 20 Customer Service....  55 ware........
  • Page 4 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 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.
  • Page 7 Safety en 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.
  • Page 8 en 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. ▶...
  • Page 9 Safety en 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.
  • Page 10 en 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 ▶...
  • Page 11 Environmental protection and saving energy en So as not to scratch the finish on 3.3 Zeolith drying ▶ the appliance, do not use sponges The appliance features a Zeolith con- with a rough surface or abrasive tainer. Zeolith drying lets you save cleaning agents.
  • Page 12 en Installation and connection Sensor set- Description Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- ting nection Standard Optimum setting for a mixed load and To ensure proper operation, connect Installation and connection heavily soiled table- the appliance to the power and water ware.
  • Page 13 Installation and connection en 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 14 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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 56.
  • Page 15 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Detergent dispenser Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. → "Detergent", Page 31 Bottom basket Bottom basket → Page 24 Dispenser for special salt Add the special salt to the dispenser for special salt. → "Water softening system", Page 27 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the table- ware in the bottom basket.
  • Page 16 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 35 Switching off the appliance...
  • Page 17 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en WLAN display Home Connect → Page 40 Setting buttons Changing the basic settings→ "Chan- ging basic settings", Page 40 Timer programming Setting timer programming → Page 36 Remote Start → "Remote Start ", Page 41 Start button Starting the programme → "Starting the programme", Page 36 Programme buttons and addi- Programmes...
  • Page 18 en Programmes Programmes 6 Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- ted. The running time will change if Programmes 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 Programmes en Programme Programme se- quence Tableware: Time-optimised: ¡ Mixed tableware and cutlery ¡ Cleaning 60 °C Express 60° Level of soiling: ¡ Intermediate rinse ¡ Common household food rem- ¡ Final rinse 50 °C nants lightly dried on ¡ Dry Tableware: Time-optimised: ¡...
  • Page 20 en Programmes When programmes have been down- loaded and on delivery of the appli- ance, the name of the programme will be displayed in the app. The dis- play alternately shows "App-Program" and the remaining running time. Tip: You can use the Home Connect app to download additional pro- grammes and save them to the button.
  • Page 21 Additional functions en Additional functions 7 Additional functions You can find an overview of the additional functions that can be selected here. Additional functions 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 22 en Features Symbol Additional func- tion Custom You can use this function to selectively activ- ate 4 zones in the lower basket with the lower spray arm. This ensures efficient, thorough cleaning of tableware with different soiling levels. ¡ Use the Home Connect app to specify the zone in the lower basket that contains heav- ily soiled and hard-to-clean tableware.
  • Page 23 Features en Raise or lower the basket evenly to 8.1 Top basket the right level. Arrange cups, glasses and small items of tableware in the top basket. Check that the basket is level on both sides. Release the levers. Knife shelf a The basket clicks into position. You can adjust the height of the top Slide the basket back in.
  • Page 24 en Features 8.3 Etagere 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. 8.5 Folding prongs Use the folding prongs to position tableware securely, e.g. plates. If you do not need the cutlery shelf, you can fold it up.
  • Page 25 Features en Push the lever forwards and fold Fold down the holder and insert ▶ down the prongs ⁠ . the bottle ⁠ . To use the prongs again, fold them 8.8 3rd basket back up. a The prongs audibly click into posi- Use the 3rd basket to wash large tion.
  • Page 26 en Before using for the first time Set the slider to ON or OFF. 8.9 Extra Clean Zone Push in the top basket. Use the Extra Clean Zone in the top basket to clean soiled tableware thor- Before using for the first time 9 Before using for the oughly, e.g.
  • Page 27 Water softening system en Note: If you select Initial start-up To remove any marks from water Home Connect here, make further or other residues, we recommend settings using the Home Connect you operate the appliance without app on your mobile device. tableware before using it for the You can change the settings for first time.
  • Page 28 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 28 Only fill the dispenser of the water ▶ softening system with special dish- With a water hardness of 0 - 8 °E you can dispense with special salt for washer salt.
  • Page 29 Water softening system en 10.4 Switching off the water 10.5 Regeneration of the wa- softening system ter 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 30 en Rinse aid system Close the lid of the dispenser for Rinse aid system 11 Rinse aid system rinse aid. a The lid clicks into position. Rinse aid system 11.1 Rinse aid 11.2 Setting the amount of For optimum drying results, use rinse rinse aid aid.
  • Page 31 Detergent en Press repeatedly until the The dosage can be adjusted to the display shows 0. level of soiling. To save the settings, press Liquid detergent approx. 3 seconds. Liquid detergent works faster and is a The rinse aid system is switched recommended for shorter pro- off and the rinse aid refill indicator grammes without PreRinse.
  • Page 32 en Detergent 26 °E. With a water hardness above washing and drying results we re- 26 °E you will need to add special commend using special salt from a salt and rinse aid. For the best wash- water hardness of 17 °E. ing and drying results we recom- ¡...
  • Page 33 Tableware en 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...
  • Page 34 en 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-...
  • Page 35 Basic operation en To save resources, do not pre- 13.3 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 36 en Basic operation Note: To deactivate timer program- 14.2 Setting a programme ming, press for approx. To adjust the washing programme to 4 seconds. the soiling level of the tableware, se- lect a suitable programme. 14.5 Starting the programme Requirement: The appliance door is Press ▶ closed.
  • Page 37 Basic operation en 14.7 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. Press for approx. ▶ 4 seconds. a The programme is terminated and the appliance is reset. All LEDs light up for approx.
  • Page 38 en 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.
  • Page 39 Basic settings en 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.
  • Page 40 en Home Connect Basic setting Selection Description Greeting Switch display of the brand name logo on or off when the appliance is switched on. Factory setting Reset Restore changed settings to the fact- ory settings. The settings for initial start-up must be configured.
  • Page 41 Home Connect en Activating Remote Start 16.1 Setting up the When you have selected "Manual" in Home Connect app the basic settings of this function, ac- Install the Home Connect app on tivate the function on your appliance. your mobile device. Requirements Start the Home Connect app and ¡...
  • Page 42 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 43 Cleaning and servicing en 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...
  • Page 44 en Cleaning and servicing 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 block the filters.
  • Page 45 Cleaning and servicing en Insert the filter system into the ap- Position the lower spray arm as pliance and turn the coarse filter shown , grip in the middle and clockwise. pull up to remove ⁠ . Make sure that the arrow markings Check the outlet nozzles on the match up.
  • Page 46 en Cleaning and servicing Pull the tab on the Extra Clean Zone up and forwards ⁠ . Set the slider to ON. Clean under running water. Place the Extra Clean Zone in the top basket and lock in place ⁠ . Check that the mounts are in the correct position.
  • Page 47 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! Improper repairs are dangerous.
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:3200 or indicator Water tap is jammed or furred up. for water supply lights Turn on the water tap. ▶ 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.
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en 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.
  • Page 50 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:9210 lights up. E:9240 lights up. Filters are soiled or blocked. Clean the filters. ▶ → "Cleaning filters", Page 44 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.
  • Page 51 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 is blocked.
  • Page 52 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors. ▶ tableware. → "Sensors", Page 11 Tall narrow receptacles in corner areas are not rinsed adequately. Do not position tall narrow receptacles at too great ▶ an angle or in corner areas. Top baskets on right and left are not set to same height.
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Rust spots on cutlery. Remove any spilled special salt from the tub. Screw the cap of the special salt dispenser on tight. Detergent residue is Spray arms were blocked by tableware so detergent present in the deter- was not rinsed out.
  • Page 54 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.
  • Page 55 Customer Service 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.
  • Page 56 en Customer Service tomer Service for a period of at least from water damage, the appliance 10 years from the date on which your must be connected to the power appliance was placed on the market. supply. Detailed information on the warranty ¡...
  • Page 57 You can find more information about website for your appliance model your model online at and additional documents). Alternat- www.bosch-home.com/energylabel. ively, you can request the relevant in- Please then follow the instructions on formation from oss- searching for the model. The model request@bshg.com or BSH Hausger-...
  • Page 58 2.4 GHz band (2400–2483.5 MHz): A detailed RED Declaration of Con- Max. 100 mW formity can be found online at 5-GHz band (5150–5350 MHz + www.bosch-home.com among the 5470–5725 MHz): max. 150 mW additional documents on the product page for your appliance. UK (NI) 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
  • Page 60 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.