Self Help - Bosch SHX6AP05UC - 24' Ascenta Series Dishwasher Use And Care Manual

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Dishwashers may occasionally exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. The following information
may help you with a dishwasher problem without involving a repair professional.
Problem
Dishwasher does not start
Dishwasher beeping (end of cycle
signal)
Display does not illuminate or
console lights are not on
Dishwasher seems to run a
long time
Dishes aren't getting clean
enough
Cause
1. Door may not be properly latched.
2. Unit may not be turned on.
3. Unit not reset or previous cycle not
completed.
4. Delay start engaged.
5. Interruption of electrical power supply
to dishwasher or blown fuse.
6. Child lock activated (select models).
7. The door may have been closed with-
out first selecting a cycle.
8. Water supply may not be turned on.
Default factory settings alert the customer
that the cycle has completed by beeping.
This feature can be deactivated if so de-
sired.
1. A fuse may have been blown or circuit
breaker tripped.
2. Door not closed or latched.
Note: For models with controls on the top
portion of the door, the display only illumi-
nates when the door is opened and controls
are visible.
1. Incoming water is not warm enough.
2. Cycle time can vary due to soil and wa-
ter conditions.
3. Rinse agent dispenser is empty.
4. Dishwasher connected to cold water
supply.
Note: Refer to "Cycle Chart Data" section in
this manual for typical cycle length.
1. Spray arm movement is obstructed.
2. Spray arm nozzles clogged.
3. Improper use of detergents.
4. Filters could be clogged.
5. Dishes are nested or loaded too close
together.
6. Selected wash cycle is not suitable for
food soil condtions.
Action
1. Shut the door completely.
2. Pressthe main power switch to turn unit on.
3. To reset, refer to "Canceling or changing the
cycle" section in this manual.
4. To reset, refer to "Delay Start" section in this
manual.
5. Check circuit breaker.
6. Deactivate the child lock. Refer to "Child Lock"
section in this manual if applicable.
7. Select a cycle and close the door.
8. Check and turn on water supply.
To adjust the volume or deactivate, refer to "Cycle
Completion Signal" section in this manual.
1. Check the fuse or circuit breaker box and re-
place the fuse or reset the breaker if neces-
sary.
2. Ensure that door is properly latched and com-
pletely closed.
1. Before starting a cycle, run hot water faucet at
the sink nearest to the dishwasher.
2. Sensors in the dishwasher automatically in-
crease the cycle time to ensure a good wash
when heavy soil is detected.
3. Add rinse agent.
4. Verify dishwasher is connected to hot water
supply plumbing.
1. Ensure that spray arm movement is not
blocked by hand rotating spray arms.
2. Remove the spray arms and clean according to
"ChecklClean the Spray Arm Nozzles" in Care
and Maintenance section of this manual.
3. Increase or decrease detergent depending on
the water hardness. Refer to Table under "Add-
ing Detergent and Rinse Agent".
4. Clean the filter. Refer to "ChecklClean the Fil-
ter System" under Care and Maintenance sec-
tion of this manual.
5. Rearrangeload suchthatwaterspraycan reach
all items in the dishwasher. See also "Prepar-
ing and Loading" section of this manual.
6. Refer to "Wash Cycle" section in Operating the
Dishwasher section of this manual.
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