Bosch SHX46L Use And Care Manual page 11

CARE AND MAJNTENANCE...cont. SELF HELP
- To reinstall the filter system:
t) Return the Fine Filter to its installed
9osition
g) Place the Large Object Trap/Fine
FiIter Assembly into its instaIled position
in the dishwasher floor.
h) Turn the ring handle clockwise 1/4
turn until it is Iocked. The arrow on the
ring handle and the arrow on the Fine
Filter should point to each other, as
shown by the circle in Figure 27.
Figure 27
i) Gently pull the ring handle to ensure
that the Assembly is locked into pIace.
6. Clean the Exterior Door Panel
POSSIBLE DISHWASHER
DAMAGE: Your dishwasher's exterior
door panemcan be damaged if you try
to c_ean it with harsh chemicals,
abrasive cleaners, scouring pads
(metal or plastic}, or abrasive cmoths/
paper towems. Do not use harsh
chemicams, abrasive cleaners,
scouring pads (metaB or plastic}, or
abrasive c_oths/paper towems to clean
your dishwasher's exterior door panel
- Colored Doors
a) Use only a soft cloth that is lightly
dampened with soapy water.
SELF HELP
Dishwashers may occasionally exhibit
problems that are unrelated to a
malfunction of the dishwasher itself. The
following information may help you with a
dishwasher probIem without your having
to caIIa repair person.
Dishes do not dry
The rinse agent dispenser may be
empty. Check the rinse-aid dispenser and
refiII it if necessary. Dishware drying can
be accelerated and enhanced by opening
the dishwasher door slightly and propping
it open with the top rack.
indicator Jight(s} do not come on
A fuse may have blown or a circuit
breaker tripped. Check the fuse or circuit
breaker at your fuse box/breaker box and
repiace the fuse or reset the breaker if
necessary.
Dishwasher does not start
The dishwasher door may not be
properly shut. Make certain the
dishwasher door is shut and latched.
Dishwasher runs a long time
If the dishwasher completes the cycle,
but the run time seems exceptionally
long, it may be due to cold incoming
water. Before starting the dishwasher,
open the hot water faucet at the sink
nearest the dishwasher. Run the water
untJI it runs hot, then turn off the water
and start the dishwasher.
Machine cycte does not advance to
rinse
NOTE: The Installation Manual that
came with your Bosch dishwasher will
help you with the following instructions.
The water supply line may be shut off.
Check the water supply valve and open it
if it's shut.
- Stainless Stee! Doors
b) Use a soft cloth with a non-abrasive
cleaner (preferably a liquid spray) made
for cleaning stainless steel. For the best
results, apply the stainless steel cleaner
to the cloth, then wipe the surface.
7. Clean the Door Gasket
c) Regularly clean the door gasket
with a damp cloth to remove food
)articles and other debris.
Water not pumped from
dishwasher
Make certain the drain hose isn't
kinked, clogged, or improperly installed.
Make certain a portion of the drain hose
is at least 20 inches above the
dishwasher's enclosure floor (see the
InstalIation Manual). Filters may be
clogged. Make certain the fiIter system
isn't clogged (see the Care and
Maintenance section of this manual). The
kitchen sink drain may be clogged; you
may need a pIumber rather than a
serviceman for the dishwasher. If an air
gap is installed at sink, it may be
clogged.
Detergent dispenser cover wilt not
shut
You may not be correctly shutting the
detergent dispenser cover, or a cycle was
not finished and should be cancelled. Go
to the Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent
section of this manual for instructions on
shutting the detergent dispenser cover.
Go to the Operating the Dishwasher
section of this manual for instructions on
canceling a cycle.
White spots Jeft on dishes
More rinse agent is needed. Go to the
Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent
section of this manual for instructions on
increasing the amount of rinse agent
dispensed.
Streaks on glassware
Too much rinse agent is being
dispensed. Go to the Adding Detergent
and Rinse Agent section of this manuat
for instructions on decreasing the amount
of rinse agent dispensed.
Rattling noises
Utensils may not be properly arranged.
Suds in dishwasher
You may have used the wrong type of
dishwashing detergent. Use only
automatic dishwasher detergents.
Unsatisfactory washing resuffs
, Incorrect amount of detergenL
, Utensils incorrectly arranged or rack
overloaded.
,, Spray arm rotation blocked by
utensils.
,, Spray arm nozzles need cleaning.
,, Filters not properly fitted into position.
,, Unsuitable cycle selected.
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