Self-Help - Bosch SHU4000 Series Care & Use Manual

SELF-HELP
Dishwashers may exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. The following table may serve
to answer your question about a problem you are having without having to call a serviceman..
PROBLEM
Dishes do not
dry
Indicator light(s) do
not coIne on
Dishwasher does not
start
Dishwasher runs a
long time
Machine cycle does
not advance to rinse
Water not pumped
from dishwasher
Detergent dispenser
lid will not close
Lower spray arm does
not rotate freely
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Rinse-aid dispenser is empty. Fill rinse-aid dispenser.
A fuse may have blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker at
tour fuse box/breaker box.
Door of dishwasher not properly closed. Close dishwasher making sure that door latches,
If the dishwasher completes the cycle, but the run time seem exceptionally long it is probably
due to cold incoming water. To avoid this problem it is recommended that before starting the
dishwasher: open the hot water faucet at the sink nearest the dishwasher and run the water
until the water is hot. Then turn off the water and start the dishwasher.
Water line is closed or inlet filter is blocked. Open water valve and/or check inlet filter.
Kink in drain hose. Filter clogged. Kitchen sink clogged. Air gap (type installed at sink)
clogged. Check drain hose and fine and coarse filters (see section titled CARE and
CLEANING). Check kitchen sink to make sure it is draining well. If problem is kitchen sink
not draining you may need a plumber rather than a serviceman for the dishwasher.
A program was not completely finished.
Remove lower spray arm and clean arm and spray arm mounts.
White deposits left on Too little rinse-aid.
dishes
Streaks on glassware Too much rinse-aid used.
Rattling noises Utensils not properly arranged.
Suds in dishwasher Incorrect type of detergent used. Use only automatic dishwasher detergents.
Unsatisfactory
washing result
• Incorrect amount of detergent or rinse agent.
• Utensils incorrectly arranged or rack overloaded.
• Wash arm rotation blocked by utensils.
• Filters not properly fitted into position.
• Clogged nozzles in wash arm(s)
• Unsuitable program selected.
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