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Dishwasher SHE53B75UC [en-us] Use and Care Manual...
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en-us Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY 7.5 Cup shelf........ 19 INSTRUCTIONS...... 3 7.6 Flip tines ........ 19 1.1 Safety definitions...... 3 7.7 Rack heights ...... 20 1.2 General information..... 3 8 Before using for the first time .. 20 1.3 Intended use ....... 4 8.1 Initial use........ 20 1.4 Restrictive use ...... 4...
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en-us 17 Troubleshooting...... 41 12.3 Removing dishware.... 29 17.1 Clean drain pump.... 54 12.4 Loading patterns ..... 29 18 Transportation, storage and 13 Basic Operation ...... 30 disposal ........ 54 13.1 Protection against 18.1 Removing the appliance.. 54 unintentional operation.... 30 18.2 Vacation and Storage.... 54 13.2 Switching on the appliance.. 31 18.3 Transporting the appliance.. 55 13.3 Setting a cycle...... 31 18.4 Disposal of your old...
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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.
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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 13,100 ft (4000 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.
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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 ▶...
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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:...
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en-us Preventing material damage Detergent may damage the water Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material softening system. damage Only fill the dispenser of the water ▶ softening system with special Preventing material damage dishwasher salt. NOTICE: Harsh chemicals such as bleach- based products can damage your Environmental protection and energy-saving 3 Environmental protec- dishwasher.
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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 56 . 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 17 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the special salt dispenser. → "Water softening system", Page 20 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.
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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 31 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 34 Remote Start → "Remote Start ", Page 36 Electronic delay time Setting the electronic delay time → ...
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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.
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Dishwasher Cycles en-us 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. A single dose of detergent was inserted into the detergent dispenser, with no detergent being used in the prewash.
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en-us Options Save Favorite on the appliance Option Press . ¡ This option is ideal for cleaning items Press the right cycle button. such as chopping Press the button for the relevant boards and baby options. bottles. a The program combination is saved. ¡...
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Features en-us Raise or lower the rack evenly to 7.1 Upper rack the right level. Arrange cups, glasses, and small tableware items in the top rack. Check that the rack is level on both sides. Release the levers. You can adjust the height of the upper rack to make room for larger items.
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en-us Features Large plates up to a diameter of 13 7.4 Silverware drawer inches can be arranged in the lower rack as shown. Arrange silverware in the silverware drawer. 7.3 Silverware Basket Arrange silverware with the points and Arrange the silverware in the sharp edges down.
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Features en-us You can fold the tines down to arrange 7.5 Cup shelf pans, bowls and glasses better. Use the cup shelf and the space underneath for small cups and glasses Folding down the tines or for large items of silverware, e.g. If you do not need the tines, fold them cooking spoons or serving cutlery.
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en-us Before using for the first time 7.7 Rack heights Set the racks at the right height. Appliance height 34" with silverware basket Level Upper rack Lower rack 1 max. ø 9.5" 13"/13.5" → Page 17 2 max. ø 10.5" 12" 3 max. ø 11.5"...
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Water softening system en-us To avoid damage to the appliance, water with a hardness above 9 °E must be softened. 9.1 Overview of water hardness settings You can find an overview of the water hardness values that can be selected here. You can find out how hard your water is from your local water company or by using a water hardness tester.
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en-us Water softening system the water hardness. The higher the Note: Only use special salt water hardness, the greater the specified for dishwashers. amount of salt required. Do not use salt tablets. Do not use table salt. NOTICE: Add the special dishwasher salt to Detergent may damage the water the dispenser.
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Rinse aid system en-us substances can generally only be Press the catch on the lid of the used up to a water hardness of dispenser for rinse aid and lift . 26 °E without adding special salt. ¡ The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. You can omit special salt.
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en-us Detergent a The display shows Hxx. To save the settings, press for 3 seconds. a The display shows . a The rinse aid system is switched off Press repeatedly until the and the rinse aid refill indicator is display shows the value set at the deactivated.
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Detergent en-us 11.3 Information on Detergent Detergent Description Powder Powder detergent is Follow the instructions on detergents detergent recommended for in everyday use. shorter cycles. The ¡ Detergents marked as "ecological" dosage can be adjusted (environmentally friendly) generally to the level of soiling. contain lower levels of active agents Liquid Liquid detergent works...
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en-us Dishware Add the detergent to the dry detergent will spread around the detergent dispenser. washing tank and dissolve there. Tablets will fall into the tablet collecting tray and dissolve in the 3 tbsp (45 ml) right dosage. In order to ensure that 1.75 tbsp (25 ml) tablets can dissolve evenly, do not...
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Dishware en-us 12.1 Damage to glass and Cause Recommendatio dishware Highly caustic If you use highly Only put glasses and china in the alkaline or highly caustic alkaline or dishwasher if they are labeled acidic cleaning highly acidic dishwasher-safe. Avoid damage to solutions, in cleaning particular...
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en-us Dishware appliance. The noise level may also Tips vary depending on the items placed in ¡ Using the appliance allows you to your dishwasher. save energy and water compared to doing dishes by hand. WARNING ¡ See our website for examples of The sharp points and edges of knives how to load your appliance and other sharp utensils can cause...
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Dishware en-us – To avoid injury, arrange Check the washing tank and silverware with the points and accessories for soiling and clean if sharp edges facing down. necessary. – Position containers with the → "Cleaning and maintenance", openings facing down so no Page 37 water can collect in them.
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en-us Basic Operation Third rack Third rack Additional loading patterns for 10 place settings: Basic Operation 13 Basic Operation Lower rack Basic Operation 13.1 Protection against unin- tentional operation Your dishwasher has a built in feature to help prevent unintentional operation, e.g. by children. After starting the appliance, the door has to be closed within 4 seconds, otherwise the operation will be paused.
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Basic Operation en-us to set the required start 13.2 Switching on the appli- time for the wash cycle. ance Press . Press . ▶ a This activates the electronic delay The program last selected and the time. additional function last selected will Tip: To deactivate the electronic delay be set by default.
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en-us Basic Operation a The button lock is activated and will 13.11 Switching off the appli- be automatically deactivated at the ance end of the cycle. flashes on the display when the CAUTION appliance is running. To avoid risk of injury, always use a The button lock remains activated caution when opening the door during with a power failure.
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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 Remote Start rc0 - rc2 Activate or deactivate → "Remote Start ", Page 36 . 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.
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Home Connect® en-us 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.
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en-us Home Connect® 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"...
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Cleaning and maintenance en-us This initial registration prepares the Remove any heavy soiling in the Home Connect® functions for use and interior with a damp cloth. is only required when you want to use Add detergent to the detergent the Home Connect® functions for the dispenser.
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Machine Care combined with machine cleaning products will provide the right www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/ care for your appliance. cleaners-and-accessories Tip: You can buy our tested and...
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Cleaning and maintenance en-us Place the machine care product in Turn the coarse filter the appliance interior. counterclockwise and remove the filter system . Only use machine care products specially designed for dishwashers. Ensure that foreign objects do not ‒ fall into the sump.
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en-us Cleaning and maintenance 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.
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Troubleshooting en-us 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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en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:34-00 lights up Water is continuously running into the appliance. alternately. Close the water supply valve. Contact customer service → Page 55 . E:61-02 lights up Not an appliance error. The drain pump cover is loose alternately.
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Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:90-01 lights up Power voltage is too low. There is no problem with the appliance. alternately. Call an electrician. Have the power voltage and electrical installation checked by an electrician. E:92-40 lights up Filters are soiled or blocked. alternately.
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en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Position dishware at an angle where possible. Dishware is not dry. ▶ 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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Troubleshooting en-us 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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en-us Troubleshooting 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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Troubleshooting en-us 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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en-us Troubleshooting 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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Troubleshooting en-us 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 23 glassware with a metallic appearance No rinse aid has been added.
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en-us Troubleshooting 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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Troubleshooting en-us 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 23 Display flashes. Appliance door is not closed properly. Close the appliance door.
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en-us Troubleshooting 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 32 ▶...
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Troubleshooting en-us 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.
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en-us Transportation, storage and disposal 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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(Z-Nr.) of your Switch off the appliance. appliance. Close the water supply valve. USA: To empty the residual water out of 1-800-944-2904 the appliance, detach the supply www.bosch-home.com/us/owner- hose and let the water drain out. support/get-support www.bosch-home.com/us/shop 1-800-944-2904...
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Service 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...
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& 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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BSH microprocessor or effectuate warranty coverage, it is the printed circuit board if it proves to be best way for Bosch to notify you in the defective in materials or unlikely event of a safety notice or workmanship (excludes labor product recall.
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Bosch highly recommends to accessing or removing the Product, that you do not attempt to repair the Bosch will not incur any liability for, or Product yourself, or use a non- have responsibility, for work or costs authorized service provider; Bosch will...
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¡ Ordinary wear and tear, spills of 21.5 Out of warranty product food, liquid, grease accumulations, or other substances that accumulate Bosch is under no obligation, at law or on, in, or around the Product. otherwise, to provide you with any ¡ Any external, elemental and/or...
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WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. ANY WARRANTY To obtain warranty service for your IMPLIED BY LAW, WHETHER FOR product, you should contact Bosch MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS Customer Support at 1-800-944-2904 FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR to schedule a repair.
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