Safety Definitions en-us Safety Definitions S a f e t y D e f i n i t i o n s 9 WARNING This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S R EAD AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This dishwasher is provided with 9 WARNING...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS hydrogen gas to form if 9 WARNING aluminum material is also inside the dishwasher tub. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Hydrogen gas is explosive. This appliance must be Refer to the Care and grounded.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 9 CAUTION 9 WARNING CHILD SAFETY! When loading items to be To reduce risk of injury, do washed: ■ not allow children to play in Locate sharp items so they ■ or on the dishwasher. are not likely to damage the When children become old door seal.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE It is highly recommended for the end user to become familiar with the procedure to shut off the incoming water supply and the procedure to shut off the incoming power supply. See the Installation Instructions or contact your installer for more information.
en-us Causes of Damage ƒ Causes of Damage N OTICES C a u s e s o f D a m a g e Never use steam cleaning ■ products to clean your dishwasher. The manufacturer will not be liable for the possible damages or consequences.
Getting Started en-us Getting Started A ppliance overview G e t t i n g S t a r t e d The dotted lines show optional features which may or may not be included with your dishwasher.
en-us Getting Started Display indicators The numbers stated below refer to the overview images on the previous page of this manual. Cycle time remaining ‹:‹‹ Clean Lights up when dishes are Operating panel clean ( On/Off button Sanitize Lights up when sanitation 0 Wash cycles** requirements are met 8 Digital display...
Getting Started en-us Menu overview Use the function keys #, + and 3 to change the settings. See The dishwasher has been preset with instructions ~ "1 Operating the certain settings for your convenience. Dishwasher" on page 32 You can change these factory settings.
en-us Rinse Aid Rinse Aid T o achieve proper drying, always use R i n s e A i d a liquid rinse aid, even if your detergent contains a rinse aid or drying additive. The dishwasher indicates low Note: rinse aid by turning on the Rinse Aid indicator.
Rinse Aid en-us Setting the amount of rinse NOTICE aid used Using no rinse aid or setting the The amount of rinse aid dispensed dispenser to §:‹‹ may result in can be set from §:‹‹ to §:‹‡. The longer cycle times consuming more factory setting is §:‹†.
en-us Loading the Dishwasher Loading the Not Recommended Acrylic Crazing or small cracks Dishwasher throughout the acrylic, may occur. D ishware material L o a d i n g t h e D i s h w a s h e r Adhesive- Adhesives that join materi- Before using your dishwasher...
Loading the Dishwasher en-us Loading the racks Loading the upper rack Ensure items do not protrude through For best dishwashing results, the bottom of the racks and block the observe the following when loading spray arms. the dishwasher: When pushing the upper Note: Do not pre-wash items with ■...
en-us Loading the Dishwasher Loading patterns for lower Alternate loading pattern with pots and pans rack Lower rack 1j For best results, load large items face down in the lower rack. Alternate loading pattern Loading patterns for upper rack 12 place setting suggested loading pattern...
Loading the Dishwasher en-us Loading patterns for third Alternate loading pattern rack * 12 place setting suggested loading pattern Alternate loading pattern with stemware * optional feature which may or may not be included with your dishwasher. Use supports to load stemware glasses in the upper rack.
en-us Loading the Dishwasher Loading the silverware Suggested loading patterns basket Place knives and sharp utensils with their handles up and forks and spoons with their handles down. If large or oddly-shaped items are Salad fork loaded in the silverware basket, be Teaspoon sure they do not nest together.
Loading the Dishwasher en-us Unloading the dishwasher Arrange large plates up to a diameter of 12.6 in (32 cm) in the lower basket 1j as illustrated. 9 CAUTION Dishes can be very hot immediately after cycle ends. Open the door slightly and allow dishes to cool for a few minutes before unloading.
en-us Loading the Dishwasher Rack accessories Cup shelves The cup shelves can be used for Flip tines* small cups or for serving utensils. They also serve as stemware The upper and lower rack are fitted supports. with flip tines that can be folded down depending on what you may need to load in the rack.
Loading the Dishwasher en-us Removing/Installing third Installing third rack 1* rack Pull out third rack rails all the way (1). Insert third rack at an angle. Make sure that the stopper hooks of both rails slide in between the holding hooks and the lower rollers of the third rack (2).
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en-us Loading the Dishwasher Removing upper rack 12 Pull out upper rack all the way (1). Lift front rollers over the stopper hook of the rail (2). Pull out upper rack forwards and upwards so that the upper and lower rollers of the rack slide over the stopper hooks of both rails (3).
Detergent en-us This dishwasher uses less water than Detergent most, therefore, less detergent is required. With soft water, U se only detergent specifically 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of detergent D e t e r g e n t designed for dishwashers. For best will clean most loads.
en-us Detergent Adding detergent Pour detergent into the dry detergent dispenser 9* only. Add detergent. Do not overfill the If the detergent dispenser 9* is detergent dispenser. still closed, push the button 92 to open it. Note: Make sure the detergent dispenser is dry and clear of detergent residue.
Dishwasher Cycles en-us Dishwasher Cycles D i s h w a s h e r C y c l e s Wash cycle Recommended use Possible wash cycle option Best for cleaning items with baked-on Heavy food or grease. These dishes would nor- mally require soaking or hand scouring.
en-us Dishwasher Cycle Options Sanitize * Dishwasher Cycle Increases the temperatures and Options retains them for an extra long time to obtain a defined disinfecting D elay performance. Continuous use of this D i s h w a s h e r C y c l e O p t i o n s function increases the hygiene status.
Dishwasher Cycle Options en-us Wash Cycle Information makes decisions that can cause the cycle time and water usage to adjust To save energy, this dishwasher has intermittently. Wash cycle times are EcoSense where the sensors in the based on 120°F (49° C) water dishwasher automatically adjust the supply.
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en-us Dishwasher Cycle Options Heavy Auto Normal Rinse Speed60 ® Water usage 4.9-6.4/ 2.6-5.5/ 2.4-5.5/ gal/L 18.6-24.3 9.9-20.7 9.2-20.8 Rinse temp. 140/ 140/ 140/ °F/°C Sanitize Cycle time 140-150 126-140 150-155 min. Water usage 4.9-6.4/ 2.6-5.5/ 2.4-5.5/ gal/L 18.6-24.3 9.9-20.7 9.2-20.8 Rinse temp.
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Dishwasher Cycle Options en-us Heavy Auto Normal Rinse Speed60 ® SpeedPerfect Cycle time 95-110 90-105 95-105 min. Water usage 4.5-6.7/ 3.8-6/ 3.2-5.7/ gal/L 16.9-25.3 13.7-21.7 12.3-21.7 Rinse temp. 162/ 162/ °F/°C Half Load Cycle time 95-115 115-120 min. Water usage 4.8/ 2.9-4.6/ 2.9-4.3/...
en-us Operating the Dishwasher AquaSensor Operating the The AquaSensor is an optical Dishwasher measuring device which measures the cleanliness of the rinse water. 9 WARNING The AquaSensor is used according O p e r a t i n g t h e D i s h w a s h e r RISK OF INJURY! to the wash cycle.
Operating the Dishwasher en-us Delay start Hold down function key # and press Start button P until the You can delay the start of the cycle in display 8 indicates š:‹x (x can one hour increments up to 24 hours. be any number).
en-us Operating the Dishwasher Switching off the appliance Terminating the wash cycle (Reset) Short time after the end of the wash Press and hold Start button P cycle: T e r m i n a t i n g t h e w a s h c y c l e for approximately 3 seconds until Press On/Off button (.
Operating the Dishwasher en-us Press the function key 3 to switch the InfoLight feature on ® ‚:‹‚ or off ‚:‹‹. Press Start button P to save the setting. Intensive drying The final rinse uses a higher temperature which improves the drying result.
en-us Care and Maintenance Care and NOTICE Maintenance Never use a steam cleaner to ■ clean your dishwasher. The manufacturer is not liable for any A regular inspection and C a r e a n d M a i n t e n a n c e resulting damage.
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Care and Maintenance en-us Filters Cleaning intervals The filter system 1Z is designed to The Bosch filter system 1Z is ® minimize maintenance while designed to prevent the need to providing premium cleaning pre-rinse normally attached food soils performance and minimum energy from your dishes.
en-us Care and Maintenance Spray arms To check or clean the filter system: Unscrew the Large Object Trap as Check spray arms 1:, 1R for illustrated and remove the entire grease and limescale deposits. If you filter system. find such deposits: Fill detergent dispenser 9* with ■...
Care and Maintenance en-us Drain pump Place cover in the original ■ position, press down and engage. Reinstall filters. Large food remnants in the rinsing ■ water not retained by the filters may The drain pump will not work Note: block the waste water pump.
en-us Care and Maintenance Preparing your unit for vacation NOTICE Before leaving for vacation during warmer weather, besides turning off the main valve, also turn off water supply at the nearest point to the dishwasher. Do not leave soiled dishware in unit and leave door slightly open.
Troubleshooting en-us The following information may help Troubleshooting you with a dishwasher problem without involving a repair D ishwashers may occasionally professional. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself.
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en-us Troubleshooting Dishwasher Door may be ajar or not be properly Close door securely until door latch clicks. does not start. latched. No power to the dishwasher (dis- Replace blown fuse or reset tripped circuit play won’t come on). Fuse may breaker.
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Troubleshooting en-us Dishwasher Incoming water is not warm Before starting a cycle, run hot water faucet runs a long enough. at the sink closest to the dishwasher. time. Cycle time depends on wash cycle Scrape food off of dishes and use less inten- chosen and amount of soil on sive wash cycles.
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en-us Troubleshooting Dishes not dry. Rinse aid dispenser 9" is empty Add rinse aid or adjust setting - the use of or incorrect rinse aid amount is set. rinse agent improves drying, use the Auto cycle, use the Sanitize option. Extra Dry heat option not chosen.* Activate Extra Dry heat option.* Water collected in depressions on...
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Troubleshooting en-us Noise from Dishes weren’t loaded properly, Load dishes properly into racks. dishes rattling allowing dishes to hit each other or ~ "Loading the Dishwasher" on page 16 or water strik- spray arms. ing tub walls. Light dishes or lightly loaded racks Load more dishes or distribute dishes more allow dishes to move or water evenly/securely in the dishwasher.
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(excluding rack to effectuate warranty coverage, it is components), if the rack proves the best way for Bosch to notify you defective in materials or in the unlikely event of a safety notice workmanship (excludes labor or product recall.
Product proves to have been or environment; in any such event, if manufactured with a defect in you request, Bosch would still pay for materials or workmanship. If labor and parts and ship the parts to reasonable attempts to repair the...
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EXCESS OF DIRECT DAMAGES plumbing. WHICH ARE DEFINITIVELY CAUSED EXCLUSIVELY BY BOSCH, OR In no event shall Bosch have any OTHERWISE. SOME STATES DO liability or responsibility whatsoever NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR for damage to surrounding property,...
No attempt to alter, modify or amend this warranty shall be effective unless authorized in writing by an officer of BSH. Obtaining Warranty Service: To obtain warranty service for your Product, you should contact Bosch Customer Service at 1-800-944-2904 to schedule a repair.
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