Dishwasher Features And Materials - Bosch ASCENTA MODELS Use & Care Manual

Dishwasher Features
Auto-Close: The auto-close feature will hold the door wherever you place it and then automatically latch when
open 20 degrees or less.
Delay Start: Delay the start time of your dishwasher using the delay start option.
EcoSense
TM
Wash Management System: Checks water condition and decides if a second fresh
water fill is necessary.
Extra Dry Heat: Raises the temperature of the rinse and increases the drying time resulting in
improved drying.
Flow-Through Heater'M: heats water to a sanitizing temperature.
Noise Reduction System: uses Suspension Motor
TM,
a two-pump motor system, and insulation to
make this dishwasher one of the quietest in North America.
Nylon Coated Racks: eliminates cuts and nicks and have a five year warranty.
OptiDry'_: This feature senses when the unit is low on rinse agent and automatically increases the
drying time.
SaniDry'_: A high temperature final rinse, a low temperature stainless steel tub and the sheeting
action of a rinse agent result in drying that is hygenic, energy efficient and economical.
Sanitize: An option to meet sanitized conditions. This option can only be used with certain wash
cycles. See page 12.
Triple Filtration System: uses multiple filters to ensure distribution of clean water and protect the
main pump and the drain pump from foreign material.
Model dependent features:
Adjustable Rack: The top rack can be raised or lowered manually to accommodate tall items in the
top and bottom racks.
Flip Tines: increase the rack flexibility to accommodate larger/taller items.
Dishware Materials
Note: Before using your dishwasher for the first time, check the information in this section. Some items
are not dishwasher safe and should be hand washed; others require special loading.
Recommended
Aluminum: Colored anodized aluminum may fade over time. Minerals in your water may cause the
aluminum to darken or spot. This can usually be removed with a soap-filled steel wool pad.
China, Crystal, Stoneware: Some hand-painted utensils may discolor, fade or spot. Hand wash
these utensils. Position fragile glassware so that it will not topple over or come in contact with
other utensils during the wash cycle.
Glass: Milk glasses may discolor or become yellow.
Non-stick Coatings: Apply a light coating of vegetable oil to non-stick surfaces after drying.
Plastics: Make sure the plasticware is dishwasher safe.
Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver and Silver Plates: Load these so they do not come in contact with
other metals.
Not Recommended
Acrylic: Crazing, small cracks throughout the acrylic, may occur.
Adhesive-Joined Pieces: Adhesives that join materials such as plastic, wood, bone, steel, copper,
tin, etc. may loosen.
Bone-Handled Utensils: Handles may separate.
Iron: Iron will rust. Hand wash and dry immediately.
Non-Dishware Items: Your dishwasher is intended for use in cleaning ONLY standard household dishware
and kitchenware.
Pewter, Brass, Bronze: These items will tarnish. Hand wash and dry immediately.
Tin: Tin will stain. Hand wash and dry immediately.
Wood: Wooden bowls, wooden utensils and utensils with wooden handles can crack, warp and
lose their finish.