User Manual Bosch SHE3AR75UC Silent Plus 50 dBA, Ascenta® 24'' Recessed Handle Dishwasher

• User Manual - (English, French)

• Installation Instruction - (English)
• Installation Instruction - (English)

• Specification - (English)
• Spec Sheet (web) - (English)

Table of contents

• Getting Started
• Rinse aid
• Loading the Dishwasher
• Detergent
• Dishwasher Cycle Options
• Operating the appliance
• Cleaning and maintenance
• Troubleshooting

User Manual Dishwasher

Getting Started

Appliance overview

The dotted lines show optional features which may or may not be included with your dishwasher. The numbers stated below refer to the overview images on the previous page of this manual.

Operating panel

1. On/Off button
2. Sanitize option
3. Selection button <
4. Sanitized indicator
5. Digital display
6. Rinse aid refill indicator
7. Selection button >
8. Delay start button
9. START button
10. Wash cycles**

**number of wash cycles and options varies on specific model number

Dishwasher interior components

20. Upper rack

21. Upper spray arm

22. Detergent tab tray

23. Vent hole

24. Lower spray arm

25. Filters

26. Silverware basket

27. Lower rack

28. Rinse aid dispenser

29. Detergent dispenser

30. Lock for detergent dispenser

31. Rating plate

Display indicators

	Cycle time remaining
Add Rinse Aid	Lights up when rinse aid is low
Sanitize	Lights up when sanitation requirements are met

Menu overview

The dishwasher has been preset with certain settings for your convenience. You can change these factory settings. Use the function keys , and to change the settings.

Setting up	Factory setting	Description
Rinse aid		Amount of rinse aid affects drying. When using Multitabs, select setting 0.
Intensive drying	/ Off	Improved drying for glasses and plasticware
Auto Power Off		Dishwasher switches off automatically after wash cycle is complete

Rinse aid

To achieve proper drying, always use a liquid rinse aid, even if your detergent contains a rinse aid or drying additive.

Adding rinse aid

1. Open the rinse aid dispenser by pressing on the latch of the lid and pull it open.

2. Add liquid rinse aid to the dispenser until it is full. Do not overfill. Avoid spilling into air vent hole.

3. Close the lid. Lid must be fully closed until it clicks in order to seal.

4. Wipe up any excess rinse aid that may have puddled when the dispenser reservoir is full. The indicator light will go out a few moments after the dishwasher door is shut.

Tip: For easier pouring, remove lid from the rinse aid bottle.

Setting the amount of rinse aid used

The amount of rinse aid dispensed can be set from and . The factory setting is

You should only change the setting if streaks remain on the dishes (lower the amount), or if dishes are not getting dry enough (increase the amount).

1. Press the On/Off button .

2. Hold down the selection button > and press the Start button until the display indicates ( X can be any number). Release both buttons.

3. Press the selection button until the display shows

4. Press the selection button < to select the desired setting.

5.Press the Start button to save the setting.

6. Press START button . The set value is saved.

Turning off rinse aid indicator

Proceed as described in the section “Setting the amount of rinse aid used” and set value to . The rinse aid indicator is now turned off.

Loading the Dishwasher

Loading the racks

For best dishwashing results, observe the following when loading the dishwasher:

■ Do not pre-wash items with loosely attached food soil.

■ Remove all food particles, bones, toothpicks and excessive grease.

■ Pre-treat items having burned-on, baked-on or starchy soils.

■ Load dishes in the dishwasher racks so the insides of bowls, pots and pans are facing the spray arms.

■ Avoid nesting and contact points between dishes.

■ Separate items of dissimilar metals. Use care to not block movement of the spray arms.

■ Only wash household dishware and kitchenware rated as dishwasher-safe. Refer to the Dishware Materials section for more information about dishware suitability

Loading the upper rack

Ensure items do not protrude through the bottom of the racks and block the spray arms.

Loading the lower rack

Place large items in the lower rack . Load pots, pans and bowls upside down. Do not block the vent hole with tall baking sheets. Load these items on the right side of the dishwasher.

Suggested loading pattern

10 place setting

Lower rack

Upper rack

Additional loading pattern

12 place setting

Lower rack

Upper rack

Loading the silverware 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 loaded in the silverware basket, be sure they do not nest together.

Long silverware basket

Suggested loading patterns

1 Salad fork

2 Teaspoon

3 Dinner fork

4 Knife

5 Tablespoon

6 Serving spoon

7 Serving fork

Unloading the dishwasher

When unloading the dishwasher, to prevent water from dripping onto dry dishes, unload the lower rack first. Next, unload the silverware basket followed by the upper rack , and then the third rack (if equipped).

Adjustable Upper Rack

If desired, the height of the upper rack can be adjusted to accommodate larger items in the lower rack.

1. Pull the empty upper rack out, tilt it up, and pull it all the way out until it is free of the roller guides.

2. Re-insert the rack with the other set of roller guides as shown below.

Rack accessories

Flip tines*

The upper and lower rack are fitted with flip tines that can be folded down depending on what you may need to load in the rack.

Lower rack flip tines: To fold down, pull flip tine gently forward and release it from the notch. Push the flip tine downward. To fold up, push flip tines into an upright position until the holder engages in the notch.

Upper rack flip tines: To fold down, push flip tines downward with gentle pressure. To fold up, push flip tines into an upright position until the holder engages in the notch.

* optional feature which may or may not be included with your dishwasher.

Cup shelves*

The cup shelves and the space underneath them can be used for small cups or for larger serving utensils.

* optional feature which may or may not be included with your dishwasher.

Utility rack *

Long knives and other utensils can be placed on the utility rack.

* optional feature which may or may not be included with your dishwasher.

Detergent

Use only detergent specifically designed for dishwashers. For best results, use fresh powdered dishwashing detergent or detergent tabs.

This dishwasher uses less water than most, therefore, less detergent is required. With soft water, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of detergent will clean most loads. The detergent dispenser cup has lines that measure detergent to 1 tablespoon (15 ml) and 1.75 tablespoons (25 ml). 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of detergent will completely fill the detergent dispenser.

Note: If you do not know the hardness of your water supply, use 15 ml of detergent. Increase the amount if necessary to the least amount required to get your kitchenware clean.

Use the measuring lines in the detergent dispenser cup as a guide to measure the amount of detergent recommended in the following table.

Adding detergent

1. If the detergent dispenser is still closed, apush the button to open it.

2. When using detergent tabs, lay them such that they do not come in contact with the cover, insert a detergent tab flat, not on its side.

Pour detergent into the dry detergent dispenser only. Add detergent. Do not overfill the detergent dispenser.

Dosage: see manufacturer’s instructions on the packaging.

3. Close the lid by placing the finger on the lid as shown. Slide the lid closed until it clicks.

The detergent dispenser will open automatically at the ideal time for the set cycle. The powder or liquid detergent is distributed in the appliance and is dissolved, detergent tabs will fall into the detergent tab tray where it dissolves during the cycle.

The detergent dispenser opens automatically at the optimum time depending on the programme. The powder or liquid detergent is distributed in the appliance and is dissolved, the tablet falls into the tablet collecting tray where it dissolves in doses.

Tip: If the utensils are only lightly soiled, slightly less than the indicated amount of detergent is usually adequate. Suitable detergents and care products can be purchased online via our website or via customer service (see back page).

Dishwasher Cycle Options

Delay

Allows you to delay the start time of your dishwasher up to 24 hours.

Sanitize

Increases the temperatures and retains them for an extra long time to obtain a defined disinfecting performance. Continuous use of this function increases the hygiene status. This additional option is ideal for cleaning items such as chopping boards and baby bottles

The sanitize LED will light when sanitation requirements are met. Using the Sanitize option may also improve drying. There is a slight increase in energy consumption.

Wash Cycle Information

To save energy, this dishwasher has EcoSense where the sensors in the dishwasher automatically adjust the cycle length, temperature and water changes based on the amount of food soil and the incoming water temperature. The “Smart Control” makes decisions that can cause the cycle time and water usage to adjust intermittently. Wash cycle times are based on 120°F (49° C) water supply. If your household water supply is different than 120°F (49° C), your dishwasher’s cycle times may be impacted.

Operating the appliance

Protection against unintentional operation

Your dishwasher is equipped with a function that helps to prevent unintentional operation (e.g. by children). After setting the dishwasher, the dishwasher door has to be closed within 4 seconds, otherwise the operation will be paused. There will be a signal on the control panel advising you to press the Start button again and close the door. This function will be activated when:

■ pressing Start to begin a wash cycle

■ setting Delay time and pressing Start

■ opening the door while Delay time is active

■ opening the door during a wash cycle.

AquaSensor *

The Aqua sensor is an optical measuring device (light barrier) which measures the turbidity of the rinsing water.

The AquaSensor is used according to the wash cycle. If the AquaSensor is active, “clean” rinse water can be transferred to the next rinse and water consumption can be reduced by 0.8–1-5 gal (3–6 liters). If the rinse water is not yet clear, the water is drained and is replaced with fresh water. In the automatic wash cycles the temperature and running time can also be adjusted to the degree of soiling.

Switching the appliance on

1. Turn the water supply on fully

2. SPress the On/Off button. The AUTO wash cycle has been preset as a default whenever the appliance starts. This wash cycle remains selected if no other wash cycle is selected.

3. Press the START button . Wash cycle sequence starts.

Time display

When a wash cycle is selected the remaining wash cycle time is shown on the display

The wash cycle time is determined during the wash cycle by the water temperature, the amount of dishes, as well as the degree of soiling and may vary (depending on the selected wash cycle).

Delay start

You can delay the start of the cycle in one hour increments up to 24 hours.

1 hour delay

24 hours delay

To set Delay start:

1. Press On/Off button Select a cycle.

2. Press Delay button until the displayed time corresponds with your requirements.

3. Press Start button to activate Delay start.

To cancel Delay start:

1. Press Delay button until is indicated on the digital display .

2. Press Start button to save setting.

Wash cycle end

The wash cycle has ended when the display reads

Auto power off

This setting determines the length of time the control panel stays illuminated after the cycle is complete. To save energy the recommended setting is

This setting can be adjusted from to

dishwasher does not turn off automatically

dishwasher turns off automatically after 1 minute

dishwasher turns off automatically after 120 minutes (2 hours)

To change the setting:

1. Press the On/Off button

2. Hold down the selection button > and press the Start button until the display indicates (x can be any number).

3. Release both buttons.

4. Press the selection button > until the display indicates

5. Press the selection button < until the display corresponds with your requirements.

6. Press the Start button .

Switching off the appliance

Short time after the end of the wash cycle:

1. Switch off ON/OFF switch .

2. Remove the utensils when they have cooled down.

Interrupting the programme

Caution!

Expansion (overpressure) may cause the appliance door to open and/or water to escape! If the door was opened on an appliance which has a hot water connection or is heated, always leave the door ajar for several minutes and then close..

1. Switch off ON/OFF switch . The LEDs go out. The wash cycle is saved.

2. To continue the wash cycle, close the door and press On/Off button again

Terminating the wash cycle (Reset)

1. Press and hold Start button for approximately 3 seconds until the display reads

2. Wait about 1 minute while the dishwasher drains.

3. Press On/Off buttonYou may now power the dishwasher back on and begin a new cycle if desired.

Changing the wash cycle

When the Start button has been pressed, the wash cycle cannot be changed. The only way a wash cycle can be changed is by terminating the wash cycle (Reset).

Child Lock (panel lock)

The child lock will lock the panel while the dishwasher is in operation to prevent that a wash cycle is interrupted unintenionally (e.g. by children).

To set the panel lock:

1. Start the desired wash cycle.

2. Hold down the button with the symbol over it for approximately 3 seconds until the display reads .

The panel lock is active.

will be indicated now if any button is pressed and the program will not be reset. To deact

To deactivate the panel lock hold down the button with the over it for approximately 3 seconds until the display no longer reads.

The panel lock is deactivated automatically when the wash cycle is completed. In case of a power outage the panel lock will remain active. The panel lock has to be activated with each new wash cycle.

Intensive drying

The final rinse uses a higher temperature which improves the drying result. The cycle time and energy usage may be increased. (Caution if utensils are delicate!)

This feature has two settings:

Off

On

1. Press the On/Off button

2. Hold down the selection button > and press Start button until the display indicates (x can be any number).

3. Release both buttons.

4. Press selection button < to switch the intensive drying feature on or off .

5. Press Start button to save setting.

Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning the dishwasher

■ Regularly wipe the front of the appliance with a damp cloth - water and a small amount of liquid soap is adequate.

■ For black stainless steel and anti-fingerprint surfaces, use a soft, dry towel. For stubborn dirt, use warm water diluted with a non-abrasive, mild cleansing soap. Never use stainless steel polish.

■ For stainless steel appliances (excluding black stainless and anti-fingerprint), use a stainless steel polish to seal and protect the surface.

■ Clean the outer edges of the inside door panel regularly to remove debris that may collect from normal loading. If spots begin to appear on the stainless steel, make sure the rinse aid dispenser is full and functioning properly.

■ Clean the door seal regularly with a damp cloth to remove food particles that may collect from normal loading and cause odor. A soiled door seal may not seal properly.

Filters

The Bosch® filter system is designed to prevent the need to pre-rinse normally attached food soils from your dishes. Simply scrape leftover food soils off of dishware before loading. This process will conserve time, water and the energy require to heat your household water supply.

Your dishwasher filter system is designed to filter 100% of the water entering the spray arms to provide a continuous supply of clean water to remove food soils from your dishware.

Filter components

The filter system consists of three parts.

A Large Object Trap

Prevents objects that should not be placed in your dishwasher from damaging the dishwasher pump system or clogging your household drain.

B Flat Fine Filter

Prevents food particles from entering the wash chamber and directs particles toward the micro filter.

C Micro Filter

Directs the smallest of particles to the household plumbing drain.

Cleaning intervals

The filter system 1J is designed to minimize maintenance while providing premium cleaning performance and minimum energy consumption.

Depending on use habits and water hardness, the filter system will require some maintenance to sustain premium cleaning performance.

Your filter system may need to be cleaned when:

■ You notice food soils remaining on the filter system or objects trapped in the Large Object Trap.

■ A drop in cleaning performance or a gritty film forms on the dishware.

When washing normally attached food soils that have been scraped before loading, in a household that runs the dishwasher every other day, your filter should be cleaned:

To check or clean the filter system:

1. Unscrew the Large Object Trap as illustrated and remove the entire filter system.

2. Remove the microfilter from the fine filter for easier cleaning.

3. Rinse the filters under running water and use a soft brush to clean.

4. Reinstall the filter system in reverse sequence and lock into place by screwing the Large Object Trap until the marking arrows align.

Spray arms

Check spray arms , for grease and limescale deposits. If you find such deposits:

■ Fill detergent dispenser j with detergent and start the appliance without utensils in the cycle with the highest rinsing temperature. → "Wash Cycle Information" on page 24

■ Clean the appliance with detergents/appliance cleaners which are particularly suitable for use with dishwashers.

■ Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull off the lower spray arm as shown. Inspect for deposits.

Drain pump

Large food remnants in the rinsing water not retained by the filters may block the waste water pump. In this case:

■ Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

■ Remove the filters. →"Filters" on page 30

■ Scoop out standing water - use a sponge if necessary.

■ Using a spoon, pry off the pump cover until it clicks, then grip the cover and pull upward until it resists and then pull forward.

■ Check inner compartment and remove any foreign objects.

Preparing your unit for vacation

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. During colder weather, please follow the instructions for winterizing your unit below.

Winterizing your unit

If your dishwasher will be unused for a period of time in a location that experiences freezing temperatures (holiday home or through a vacation period), have your dishwasher winterized by a professional service.

Troubleshooting