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( Safety Definitions. . . . . . . . . . .5
( IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . .6
ƒ Causes of Damage . . . . . . . . .11
* Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . .12
o Home Connect . . . . . . . . . . . .17
+ Water softening system /
special salt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
, Rinse Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
- Loading the Dishwasher . . . .25
. Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
/ Dishwasher Cycles . . . . . . . .39
0 Dishwasher Cycle Options . .40
1 Operating the Dishwasher. . .43
2 Care and Maintenance . . . . . .48
3 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . .52
4 Customer Service. . . . . . . . . .59
‡ Statement of Limited Product
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
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( Safety Definitions
Safety De f i n i t i o n s
9 WARNING
This indicates that death or
serious injuries may occur as a
result of non-observance of this
warning.
9 CAUTION
This indicates that minor or
moderate injuries may occur as
a result of non-observance of
this warning.
NOTICE
This indicates that damage to the
appliance or property may occur as a
result of non-compliance with this
advisory.
Note: This alerts you to important
information and/or tips.
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IMPORTA NT SAFETY I NS T RUCT I ONS
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This dishwasher is provided with
Installation Instructions and this Use
and Care Manual. Read and
understand all instructions before
using the dishwasher.
This dishwasher is intended for use
up to a maximum altitude of
13,000 ft (4,000 meters) above sea
level.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, or serious injury, observe the
following:
Ri s k of fire, el ect r i cal shock, or ser i ous injury
9 WARNING
RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH!
Misuse of the dishwasher can
result in serious injury or death.
Do not use the dishwasher in
any way not covered in this
manual or for any purpose other
than those explained in the
following pages.
9 WARNING
RISK OF INJURY!
Severe injury and/or product
damage could result from the
use of unauthorized service
technicians or non-original
replacement parts. All repairs
must be performed by an
authorized service technician
using only original equipment
factory replacement parts.
9 WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
OR FIRE!
Electrical shock or fire could
result if the electrical supply for
the dishwasher covered in this
manual is incorrectly installed or
if the dishwasher has been
improperly grounded. Do not
use the dishwasher covered in
this manual unless you are
certain the electrical supply has
been correctly installed and the
dishwasher has been properly
grounded.
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9 WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSION!
■ Under certain conditions,
hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot water
system that has not been
used for two weeks or more.
Hydrogen gas is explosive.
Before using a dishwasher
that is connected to a hot
water system that has been
unused for two weeks or
longer, turn on all hot water
faucets and let the water
flow from each for several
minutes. This will release any
accumulated hydrogen gas.
As the gas is explosive, do
not smoke or use an open
flame during this time.
■ When cleaning your
dishwasher with any
cleaning agent, remove all
cookware, utensils or any
foreign material from inside.
Some cleaning agents are
highly acidic and/or caustic
alkaline, which can cause
hydrogen gas to form if
aluminum material is also
inside the dishwasher tub.
Hydrogen gas is explosive.
Refer to the Care and
Maintenance section of the
dishwasher Use and Care
manual for instructions on
how to properly clean your
dishwasher.
9 WARNING
HEALTH HAZARD!
Never use harsh chemicals to
clean your dishwasher. Some
bleach-based products can
damage your dishwasher and
may present health hazards!
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded to
a metal, permanent wiring system or
an equipment grounding conductor
must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal or
lead on the dishwasher. See the
Installation Instructions included with
this dishwasher for more information
on electrical requirements.
9 WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
This appliance must be
grounded. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a
path of least resistance for
electric current. This appliance
is equipped with a cord having
an equipment-grounding
conductor.
Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor
can result in risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified
electrician if you are in doubt
whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
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Safe Operation
Use this dishwasher only for its
intended function, which is the
washing of household dishware and
kitchenware rated as dishwasher
safe.
Use only detergents or rinsing agents
recommended for use in a
dishwasher, and keep them out of
the reach of children.
9 CAUTION
When loading items to be
washed:
■ Locate sharp items so they
are not likely to damage the
door seal.
■ Load knives and other sharp
utensils with their HANDLES
UP to reduce the risk of
cut-type injuries.
■ Do not wash plastic items
unless they are marked
“dishwasher safe” or the
equivalent. For plastic items
not so marked, check the
manufacturer’s
recommendations.
■ Do not operate your
dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are in
place.
■ Do not tamper with or
override controls and
interlocks.
Do not abuse, sit or stand on the
door or dish racks of the dishwasher.
9 WARNING
RISK OF INJURY!
■ To avoid risk of injury,
always use caution when
opening the door during or
following a wash cycle as
hot water or steam may
escape. Do not fully open
the door until water noises
have stopped and steam
has subsided.
9 WARNING
CHILD SAFETY!
■ To reduce risk of injury, do
not allow children to play in
or on the dishwasher
■ When children become old
enough to operate the
appliance, it is the
responsibility of the
parents/legal guardians to
ensure the children are
instructed in safe practices
by qualified persons
NSF/ANSI 184 Certified residential
dishwashers are not intended for
licensed food establishments.
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Proper Care and Maintenance
Remove the dishwasher door to the
washing compartment when
removing an old dishwasher for
service or discarding.
To avoid floor damage and possible
mold growth, do not allow wet areas
to remain around or under the
dishwasher.
Note: To avoid dishwasher damage,
do not allow water to remain in your
dishwasher systems through
extended periods of freezing
temperatures. Freezing temperatures
can damage the water fill valve and
potentially other components of your
dishwasher.
NOTICE
It is highly recommended for the end
user to become familiar with the
procedure to shut off the incoming
water supply and the procedure to
shut off the incoming power supply.
See the Installation Instructions or
contact your installer for more
information.
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Proposition 65 Warning:
This product may contain a chemical
known to the State of California,
which can cause cancer or
reproductive harm. Therefore, the
packaging of your product may bear
the following label as required by
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NOTICES
■ Never use steam cleaning
products to clean your
dishwasher. The manufacturer will
not be liable for the possible
damages or consequences.
■ Bleach-based wipes can cause
stainless-steel doors and tubs to
rust.
■ Using harsh chemicals
(e.g. bleach), abrasive cleaners,
scouring pads (metal or plastic),
or abrasive cloths/paper towels
can damage your dishwasher’s
exterior door panel, fascia panel
and buttons.
■ To avoid dishwasher damage, do
not load the dishwasher with
paper products, plastic bags,
packing materials or anything
other than normal, dishwasher
safe dishware and kitchenware.
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* Getting Started
Get t i ng St a r t e d
Appliance overview
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The numbers stated below refer to
the overview images on the previous
page of this manual.
Operating panel
* optional feature which may or may
not be included with your
dishwasher.
** the wash cycles and options will
vary by model
Dishwasher interior
components
* optional feature which may or may
not be included with your
dishwasher.
Display indicators
Info button
Inf o but t on
The Info button 8 can be used to
display additional wash cycle
information.
1.
Press the Info button 8.
2.
Press the wash cycle button.
Information on the selected wash
cycle is indicated on the display
window at the top @.
3.
To leave, press Info button 8.
( On/Off button
0 Wash cycles**
8 Info button (
@ Digital display
H Rinse aid refill indicator
P Salt refill indicator
X Selection buttons
` Delay start / < button
h Remote start / > buttton
)" Wash cycle options**
)* START button
)2 Door handle*
): Front display*
1" Interior light *
1* Third rack
12 Upper rack
1: Upper spray arm
1B Detergent tab tray
1R Zeolite outlet cover (zeolite
container)
1Z Lower spray arm
1b Dispenser for special salt
1j Filters
9" Silverware basket *
9* Lower rack
92 Rinse aid dispenser
9: Detergent dispenser
9B Lock for detergent dispenser
9J Rating plate
‹:‹‹ Cycle time remaining
% Refill rinse aid indicator
Lights up when rinse aid is
low
$ Refill salt indicator
Lights up when salt is low
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Time setting
Ti me set t i ng
When the appliance is switched on
for the first time, the time starts at
12:00 o’clock.
Set the time as follows:
1.
Open the door.
2.
Switch on On/Off switch (.
3.
Press Info button 8 for
3 seconds until the following text
is indicated on the display window
at the top @:
Scroll with < >
Set with - +
Leave with Setup 3 sec.
4.
Keep pressing button > ` until
the time setting is indicated on the
display window at the top @.
5.
Make the setting with setting
buttons + - X. If the selection
buttons + - X are held down,
the set values are changed in
10-minute increments.
6.
Press and hold the Info button
8 for 3 seconds.
The selected setting has now been
stored.
Note: If the appliance was
disconnected from the power supply
for a prolonged period, the time
starts at 12:00 o’clock. Set the time.
Switching on the appliance
for the first time
When the dishwasher is switched on
for the first time, you are taken
directly to the settings for switching
on the appliance for the first time.
The following text is indicated on the
display window at the top @:
Scroll with < >
Set with + -
Leave with Setup 3 sec.
The required settings for switching on
the appliance for the first time are
listed in the table below.
Change the setting as follows:
1.
Keep pressing button > ` until
the required setting is displayed.
2.
Make the selection with setting
buttons + - X.
3.
Press and hold the Info button
8 for 3 seconds.
The selected setting has now been
stored.
Settings
Switching on the appli-
ance for the first time
Factory setting Infotext
by pressing Info button
Language American English Language selection.
Time format 12h 12h or 24h.
Time setting 12:00 Set the current time.
Water hardness °E0-8 Soft Setting water hardness. When using Multitabs,
select the lowest setting.
Rinse aid dispenser Level 5 Amount of rinse aid affects drying. When using
Multitabs, select setting 0.
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Settings
The dishwasher has been preset with
certain settings for your convenience.
You can change these factory
settings.
Change the setting as follows:
1.
Open the door.
2.
Switch on On/Off switch (.
3.
Press Info button 8 for
3 seconds until the following text
is indicated on the display window
at the top @:
Scroll with < >
Set with - +
Leave with Setup 3 sec.
4.
Keep pressing button > ` until
the required setting is displayed.
5.
Make the selection with setting
buttons + - X.
6.
Press and hold the Info button
8 for 3 seconds.
The chosen setting has now been
stored.
You have the option of resetting all
changed settings back to the original
factory settings.
Note: When you reset your
dishwasher to the factory settings,
you are taken directly to the settings
for switching on the dishwasher for
the first time.
Setting Factory setting Infotext
by pressing Info button
Time setting 12:00 Set the current time.
Time format 12h 12h or 24h.
Time display Time Show end of wash cycle with display "Finish in" or "Fin-
ish at".
Language American English Language selection.
Water hardness °E 0 Setting water hardness. When using Multitabs, select
the lowest setting.
Rinse aid disp. Level 5 Amount of rinse aid affects drying. When using Multi-
tabs, select setting 0.
Sensor setting Standard Adjusting water clarity detection for best cleaning
results.
Extra dry Off Improved drying for glasses and plasticware.
Eco forecast Off Show the water and energy consumption.
Auto Power Off Off Appliance automatically switches off at end of rinsing
process.
Emotion Light * On Interior light.
Front display * On The front display can be selected.
Remaining time
proj. *
On While wash cycle is running, status information is pro-
jected onto floor.
Infolight * On Light is projected to signal an active wash cycle.
* depending on the features of your dishwasher
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Notes
■ The “Network login” menu option
is only available if Wi-Fi has been
switched on.
■ The “Connect to App” menu
option is only available if a
connection to the home network
has been established.
Start program Auto 130-150° F When switching on, the last selected wash cycle
appears.
Tone volume Level 2 Volume of signal at end of wash cycle.
Button volume * Level 2 Volume when using buttons.
Wi-Fi on/off Switch wireless network connection on or off.
Network login Manual or
Autom./ WSP
Check WPS function on router.
No WPS function: Manual
WPS function: Automatic
Connect to the app Start with + Connect appliance to mobile terminal device.
Greeting On When switching on the appliance, the brand logo can
be deselected.
Factory setting Reset Resetting to the factory setting.
Setting Factory setting Infotext
by pressing Info button
* depending on the features of your dishwasher
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Ho me Connect
This dishwasher is Wi-Fi capable and
can be remotely controlled via a
mobile device.
If your dishwasher does not connect
to the home network, you can also
operate the dishwasher manually by
pressing the buttons.
Refer to appliance overview for the
location of the buttons.
~ "Appliance overview" on page 12
Info button
Info but t on
The Info button 8 can be used to
display additional wash cycle
information.
1.
Press the Info button 8.
2.
Press the wash cycle button.
Information on the selected wash
cycle is indicated on the display
window at the top @.
3.
To leave, press Info button 8.
Setting up the app
To be able to operate the appliance
via Home Connect, the Home
Connect app must be installed on
your mobile device.
Observe the supplied Home Connect
documents with regard to this.
Follow the steps specified by the app
to implement the settings.
Setting up Home Connect
You can set your dishwasher by
pressing the remote start button h
or proceed as follows:
1.
Open the door.
2.
Switch on the On/Off switch (.
3.
Press Info button 8 for
3 seconds until the following text
is indicated on the display window
at the top @:
Scroll with < >
Set with - +
Leave with Setup 3 sec.
4.
Keep pressing button > ` until
the required setting is indicated
on the display window at the top
@.
5.
Make the setting with setting
buttons + - X. See table in
section ~ "Settings" on page 15
6.
Press and hold the Info button
8 for 3 seconds.
The chosen setting has now been
stored.
Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi
In the Wi-Fi menu you can activate
the wireless network connection with
“on” and deactivate it with “off”.
Notes
■ If you have selected the Wi-Fi “off”
setting, the “Network login” and
“Connect to App” settings are not
available.
■ Remote control of the appliance
requires a stable wireless network
connection.
Network login
The “Network login” menu option is
not available unless you have
activated Wi-Fi.
In the “Network login” menu you can
select between “Autom./WPS” and
“Manual” to connect the dishwasher
to your home network.
Automatic: Connect to the home
network using the WPS function of
your router.
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Manual: Connect your mobile device
to the Home Connect network. The
network settings are then manually
entered using the Home Connect
App to connect to your home
network.
Following successful connection, the
following text is indicated on the
display window at the top @.
Observe the supplied Home Connect
documents with regard to this.
Connect to App
The “Connect to App” menu option is
not available unless there was a
connection to the home network.
The “Connect to App” setting
establishes the link between the
dishwasher, App and your user
account.
Following successful connection, the
following text is indicated on the
display window at the top @.
Observe the supplied Home Connect
documents with regard to this.
About data protection:
When your Home Connect
dishwasher is connected for the first
time to a WLAN network which is
connected to the Internet, your Home
Connect dishwasher transmits the
following categories of data to the
Home Connect server (initial
registration):
■ Unique appliance identification
(consisting of appliance codes as
well as the MAC address of the
installed Wi-Fi communication
module).
■ Security certificate of the Wi-Fi
communication module (to ensure
a secure IT connection).
■ The current software and
hardware version of your
dishwasher.
■ Status of any previous resetting to
factory settings.
This initial registration prepares the
Home Connect functions for use and
is activated the first time you use
these Home Connect functions.
Please note that the Home Connect
functions can be used only in
conjunction with the Home Connect
App. Information on data protection
can be accessed in the Home
Connect App.
Remote start button
Once the dishwasher is connected to
the home network, press the remote
start button h to control the
dishwasher from your device.
If the dishwasher has still not logged
into Home Connect, access the
Home Connect settings by pressing
the remote start button h.
Follow the directions in Home
Connect app.
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Note: Your dishwasher is protected
against unintentional operation. If the
appliance door remains open for
more than 4 seconds after pressing
the Remote Start buttonh, the
operation will be paused. Press the
Remote Start button h again and
close the appliance door. Also see
section ~ "Protection against
unintentional operation" on page 43
Notes
■ When the login process is
complete, the Remote Start button
h goes out.
■ To activate the remote control,
press the Remote Start button
h.
■ If the Home Connect Assistant
was aborted during start-up, press
the Remote Start button h
again.
■ If the connection to the router
fails, the Wi-Fi symbol flashes on
the display.
■ Opening the door deactivates
Remote control.
Wi-Fi without a connection
to the Home Connect server
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Wi-Fi wi t hout a connec t i on to the Ho me Connect ser ver
You can use the Home Connect
App to disconnect from the Home
Connect server.
The appliance is then locally
connected to your mobile device
without any connection to the Home
Connect server.
Note: If you did not deactivate the
connection to the Home Connect
server, check your Internet
connection.
Remote diagnosis ~
Re mot e di agnosi s
Customer Service can use Remote
Customer Service~ to access your
appliance if you contact them.
Notes
■ You have to confirm Customer
Service access on your appliance.
■ You can switch off Remote
Customer Service ~ using the
On/Off switch ( or deactivate
Customer Service access in the
Home Connect App.
Declaration of Conformity
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De c l a r a t i o n of Conf or mity
Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH
hereby declares that the appliance
with Home Connect functionality
meets the basic requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive
2014/53/EU.
A detailed RED Declaration of
Conformity can be found online at
www.bosch-home.com among the
additional documents on the product
page for your appliance.
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+ Water softening
system / special salt
Wat er sof t eni ng syst em / spec i al sal t
To ensure good rinsing results, the
dishwasher requires soft water, i.e.
water which is low in lime, otherwise
limescale will be deposited on the
utensils and interior container. Tap
water above 7° dH (1.2 mmol/l)
must be softened. The water
is softened with special salt
(regeneration salt) in the water
softening system of the dishwasher.
The setting and therefore the
required amount of salt depends on
the degree of hardness of your tap
water (see following water hardness
table).
Using a “Water Hardness
Test Strip”
The strip will be included in the use
and care kit.
Sample test strip
Follow the instructions below for the
included test strip. (If purchasing a
different test strip, follow
manufacturers instructions).
1.
Run the water at the kitchen sink
for 5 minutes.
2.
Dip the end of the test strip with
the colored squares into the tap
water for 1 second and shake off
excess water.
3.
After one minute, compare the
test strip to the chart on the test
strip packaging and determine
the Dishwasher Water Softener
setting (see below).
4.
Adjust the dishwasher Water
Softener setting.
5.
If required, add salt to the
dishwasher salt chamber as
shown. ~ "Using special
dishwasher salt" on page 21
Water hardness table
Adjusting the water
softening system
The amount of salt dispensed can be
set from 0 to 62°E. Salt is not
required at the set value 0-8.
Set the softening system as follows:
1.
Ask your local water utility
company for the water hardness
value of your tap water or use test
strip.
2.
Required setting can be found in
the water hardness table.
3.
Open the door.
4.
Switch on On/Off switch (.
5.
Press Info button 8 for
3 seconds until the following text
is indicated on the display window
at the top @:
Scroll with < >
Set with - +
Leave with Setup 3 sec.
6.
Keep pressing button > ` until
the water hardness is indicated
on the display window at the top
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7.
Make the selection with setting
buttons + - X.
8.
Press and hold the Info button
8 for 3 seconds.
The chosen setting has now been
stored.
Using special dishwasher
salt
As soon as the low salt indicator
lights up on the digital display @,
salt should be topped off. Always
refill with special salt immediately
before switching on the appliance.
This ensures that overrun special salt
solution is immediately washed out
and does not corrode the rinsing tub.
NOTICE
Detergent will destroy the water
softening system! Never pour
detergent into the salt dispenser.
Top off the salt as follows:
1.
Undo the screw plug on the
dispenser 1b.
2.
Fill the dispenser with water
(required only when switching on
the appliance for the first time).
3.
Add salt as illustrated (do not use
table salt, salt tablets or salt for
use with whole house water
softeners).
The water is displaced and runs
out.
For more information about buying
dishwasher salt, please contact
Customer Service 1-800-944-2904.
Using detergents with salt
component
Det er gent wi t h a sal t component
If combined detergents with a salt
component are used, special salt can
usually be omitted up to a water
hardness of 21° dH (37° fH,
26° Clarke, 3.7 mmol/l). If the water
hardness is over 21° dH, salt must
be used.
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Switching off low salt
indicator / water softening
system
Swi t c h i n g of f wa t e r sof t eni ng syst em
If the use of combined detergents
with a salt component impairs the
low salt indicator P on the control
panel or the text on the display
window at the top @ (enough salt
for x rinse cycles), the displays can
be switched off.
Proceed as described under “Setting
water softening system” and set the
value to 0-8. The water softening
system and salt refill indicator
are now switched off.
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, Rinse Aid
Ri n s e Ai d
To achieve proper drying, always use
a liquid rinse aid, even if your
detergent contains a rinse aid or
drying additive.
Note: The dishwasher indicates low
rinse aid by turning on the Rinse Aid
indicator. If this indicator lights up,
you need to refill the rinse aid
dispenser 92 by following the
directions below.
Adding rinse aid
NOTICE
To avoid oversudsing or clogging, do
not overfill the rinse aid
dispenser 92. Wipe up any spills
with a damp cloth.
1.
Open the rinse aid dispenser 92
by pressing on the latch of the lid
and pull it open.
2.
Add liquid rinse aid to the
dispenser 92 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.
NOTICE
Do not fill the rinse aid dispenser 92
with detergent. Doing so will damage
the dishwasher.
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Setting the amount of rinse
aid used
The amount of rinse aid dispensed
can be set from 0 to 6. Set the
amount of rinse aid to be dispensed
to 5 to obtain a very good drying
result.
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).
Set the amount of rinse aid as
follows:
1.
Open the door.
2.
Switch on On/Off button (.
3.
Press Info button 8 for
3 seconds until the following text
is indicated on the display window
at the top @:
Scroll with < >
Set with - +
Leave with Setup 3 sec.
4.
Keep pressing button > ` until
the rinse aid dispenser is
indicated on the display window
at the top @.
5.
Make the selection with setting
buttons + - X.
6.
Press and hold the Info button
8 for 3 seconds.
The chosen setting has now been
stored.
Turning off rinse aid
indicator
Proceed as described in the section
“Setting the amount of rinse aid
used” and set value to 0. The rinse
aid indicator is now turned off.
NOTICE
Using no rinse aid or setting the
dispenser to 0 may result in longer
cycle times consuming more energy
and water. The higher temperatures
and longer cycle times can damage
fine china or glassware.
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- Loading the
Dishwasher
Loadi ng the Di shwasher
Dishware material
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 alumi-
num 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 Make sure to use dish-
washer-safe glass. Milk
glass may discolor or
become yellow.
Non-stick Coat-
ings
Apply a light coating of veg-
etable oil to non-stick sur-
faces 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, stainless steel dish-
washer tub walls or the
inner door.
Not Recommended
Acrylic Crazing or small cracks
throughout the acrylic, may
occur.
Adhesive-
Joined Pieces
Adhesives that join materi-
als 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 dish-
ware and kitchenware.
Pewter, Brass,
Bronze
These items will tarnish.
Hand wash and dry immedi-
ately.
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.
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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.
NOTICE
To avoid dishwasher damage, do not
load the dishwasher with paper
products, plastic bags, packing
materials or anything other than
normal, dishwasher safe dishware
and kitchenware.
Loading the upper rack
Ensure items do not protrude through
the bottom of the racks and block the
spray arms.
Note: When pushing the upper
rack 12 into the dishwasher, push it
until it stops against the back of the
tub so the upper rack spray
arm 1: connects to the water
supply at the back of the tub. Do not
push racks in using the door.
Loading the lower rack
Place large items in the lower
rack 9*. Load pots, pans and bowls
upside down. Do not block the vent
hole 1J with tall baking sheets.
Load these items on the right side of
the dishwasher.
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Loading patterns for lower
rack
12 place setting suggested loading
pattern
Alternate loading pattern
Alternate loading pattern with pots
and pans
For best results, load large items
face down in the lower rack.
Loading patterns for upper
rack
12 place setting suggested loading
pattern, with third rack cutlery
drawer *
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12 place setting suggested loading
with My Way Rack™ *
Alternate loading pattern
Alternate loading pattern with
stemware
Use supports to load stemware
glasses in the upper rack.
* optional feature which may or may
not be included with your
dishwasher.
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Loading patterns for third
rack
12 place setting suggested loading
pattern *
My Way Rack™ *
* optional feature which may or may
not be included with your
dishwasher.
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.
9 WARNING
RISK OF INJURY!
The sharp points and edges of
knives and other sharp utensils
can cause serious injury. Load
knives and other sharp utensils
with edges down. Do not allow
children to handle or play near
knives and sharp utensils.
Long silverware basket*
Note: The silverware basket lid may
also be folded downward in order to
leave the basket open.
* optional feature which may or may
not be included with your
dishwasher.
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The Double Flex silverware basket *
This basket splits along its length,
resulting in two halves that may be
placed in a variety of positions in the
lower rack 9*, greatly increasing
the lower rack’s loading versatility.
The basket snaps together either
side by side or back to back.
To split the Double Flex silverware
basket:
Grasp the basket and slide the two
halves in opposite directions and
then pull the two halves apart.
Side by side
Back to back
To assemble the Double Flex
silverware basket:
Hold the two halves side by side or
back to back, so that the tab on one
basket can slip into the notch on the
other basket. Push the two halves in
opposite directions until they click.
Note: The silverware basket lid may
also be folded downward in order to
leave the basket open.
* optional feature which may or may
not be included with your
dishwasher.
Suggested loading patterns
Long silverware basket
1 Salad fork
2 Teaspoon
3 Dinner fork
4 Knife
5 Tablespoon
6 Serving spoon
7 Serving fork
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Double Flex silverware basket
Unloading the dishwasher
9 CAUTION
Dishes can be very hot
immediately after cycle ends.
Open the door slightly and allow
dishes to cool for a few minutes
before unloading.
Note: Dishes are more likely to chip
when unloading before cooling.
When unloading the dishwasher, to
prevent water from dripping onto dry
dishes, unload the lower
rack 9* first. Next, unload the
silverware basket 9" followed by
the upper rack 12, and then the
third rack (if equipped).
Adjusting the height of the
rack
If desired, the height of the upper
rack 12 can be adjusted to create
more space for taller utensils either in
the upper or lower rack.
Arrange large plates up to a diameter
of 12.6 in (32 cm) in the lower
basket 9* as illustrated.
With silver-
ware basket
Upper rack Lower rack
Setting 1
max. ø
9.4 in
(24 cm)
12.6 in
(32 cm)
Setting 2
max. ø
10.4 in
(26.5 cm)
11.8 in
(30 cm)
Setting 3
max. ø
11.4 in
(29 cm)
10.6 in
(27 cm)
With
third rack
Upper rack Lower rack
Setting 1
max. ø
7 in (18 cm) 12.6 in
(32 cm)
Setting 2
max. ø
8 in
(20.5 cm)
11.8 in
(30 cm)
Setting 3
max. ø
9 in
(23 cm)
10.6 in
(27 cm)
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RackMatic
®
The height of the upper rack 12 can
be adjusted in 3 steps to create more
space.
1.
Pull the upper rack out of the
dishwasher until it stops.
2.
To lower the rack, push the
RackMatic® lever inward.
3.
To raise the rack, hold the basket
on the sides of the upper rack
and lift it up.
Note: Check spray arm for clearance
after adjustment.
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.
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Third rack
The third rack 1* horizontally
positions knives, spatulas and other
oversized tools for improved cleaning
and easier loading and unloading.
Arrange cutlery in third rack as
illustrated.
You can fold down the side shelves
to provide more room for taller items
of silverware.* The front rows of
prongs can be folded down to
provide room for wider handles.
* optional feature which may or may
not be included with your
dishwasher.
My Way Rack™ *
This third rack is ideal for small
bowls, spatulas and other oversized
tools for improved cleaning and
easier loading and unloading.
Arrange cutlery in cutlery insert.
* 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. They also serve as
stemware supports.~ "Loading
patterns for upper rack" on page 27
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Extra tall item sprinkler*
If an item is too tall to be placed in
the lower rack 9* even with the
upper rack 12 in the raised
position, remove the empty upper
rack 12 by pulling it out of the
dishwasher until it stops. Pull the
front of the rack upward and outward
until the rack will not slide out
anymore. Then lift it up and away
from the dishwasher, until the rollers
are completely free of the roller
guides (A).
Set the upper rack 12 aside and
push the roller guides (A) back into
the dishwasher. Insert the extra tall
item sprinkler (B) into the upper rack
spray outlet (C) and turn the sprinkler
clockwise to lock into position.
Note: Keep the vent hole 1J on the
tub’s left side clear by placing tall
items such as plastic cutting boards
and tall baking sheets on the lower
rack’s right side or center.
NOTICE
To avoid dishwasher damage, do not
reinstall the upper rack 12 without
removing the extra tall item
sprinkler (B).
* optional feature which may or may
not be included with your
dishwasher.
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Removing/Installing third
rack
Removing third rack 1*
1.
Pull out third rack all the way (1).
2.
Lift upper rollers over the stopper
hooks of both rails (2).
3.
Pull third rack out forward and
upward so that the holding hooks
and the lower rollers of the rack
slide over the stopper hooks of
both rails (3).
Installing third rack 1*
1.
Pull out third rack rails all the
way (1).
2.
Insert third rack at an angle. Make
sure that the stopper hooks of
both rails slide in between the
holding hooks and the lower
rollers of the third rack (2).
3.
Slide third rack in and lift the
upper rollers over the front
stopper hooks of both rails (3).
4.
Push in third rack (4).
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Removing/Installing upper
rack with Rackmatic
®
Removing upper rack 12
1.
Pull out upper rack all the way (1).
2.
Lift front rollers over the stopper
hook of the rail (2).
3.
Pull out upper rack forwards and
upwards so that the upper and
lower rollers of the rack slide over
the stopper hooks of both
rails (3).
Installing upper rack 12
1.
Pull out upper rack rails all the
way (1).
2.
Insert upper rack at an angle.
Make sure that the stopper hooks
of both rails slide in between the
upper and lower rollers on the
rear side of the rack (2).
3.
Slide upper rack in and lift the
upper rollers over the front
stopper hooks of both rails (3).
4.
Push in upper rack (4).
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. Detergent
Det er gent
Use only detergent specifically
designed for dishwashers. For best
results, use fresh powdered
dishwashing detergent or detergent
tabs.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to dishwasher or
dishware:
■ Do not use hand dishwashing
products in your dishwasher.
■ Do not use too much detergent if
your water is soft. Using too much
detergent with soft water may
cause etching in glassware and
fine china.
■ To best protect glassware, use a
wash cycle with low temperatures
or a specific glass-care cycle
(depending on the model) and
use a detergent that includes etch
protection.
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.
Wash Cycle Hard Water/
Heavy Soil
Medium Water/
Medium Soil
Soft Water/
Little Soil
Heavy 3 tbsp
(45 ml)
3 tbsp
(45 ml)
1.75 - 3 tbsp
(25 - 45 ml)
Auto 1.75 - 3 tbsp
(25 - 45 ml)
1.75 tbsp
(25 ml)
1 - 1.75 tbsp
(15 - 25 ml)
Glass 1.75 - 3 tbsp
(25 - 45 ml)
1 - 1.75 tbsp
(15 - 25 ml)
1 tbsp
(15 ml)
Eco 1.75 - 3 tbsp
(25 - 45 ml)
1 - 1.75 tbsp
(15 - 25 ml)
1 tbsp
(15 ml)
Normal 1.75 - 3 tbsp
(25 - 45 ml)
1.75 tbsp
(25 ml)
1 - 1.75 tbsp
(15 - 25 ml)
Speed60
®
1.75 tbsp
(25 ml)
1 - 1.75 tbsp
(15 - 25 ml)
1 tbsp
(15 ml)
Express 1.75 tbsp
(25 ml)
1 - 1.75 tbsp
(15 - 25 ml)
1 tbsp
(15 ml)
Rinse none none none
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Adding detergent
1.
If the detergent dispenser 9: is
still closed, push the button 9B
to open it.
Note: Make sure the detergent
dispenser is dry and clear of
detergent residue.
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.
Note: Do not place detergent
tabs or utensils in the detergent
tab tray 1B. Place tabs or other
detergent forms directly in the
detergent dispenser 9:.
Pour detergent into the dry
detergent dispenser 9: 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 1B where it
dissolves during the cycle.
Tip: If the dishware is only lightly
soiled, slightly less than the indicated
amount of detergent is usually
adequate.
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WEVSPO
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/ Dishwasher Cycles
Di shwasher Cy c l e s
Note: The Energy Guide label was based on the Normal soil sensing cycle as
follows: The unit was tested without any rinse aid (liquid) in the rinse aid
dispenser 92. A single dose of detergent was inserted into the detergent
dispenser 9:, with no detergent being used in the prewash. The unit was not
subjected to truncated testing per the definitions in the test procedure. We
recommend that dish loads such as the one in the energy certification test
have the rack position set in the highest position.
Wash cycle Recommended use Possible wash cycle option
Heavy Best for cleaning items with baked-on
food or grease. These dishes would nor-
mally require soaking or hand scouring.
all
Auto Smartest cycle, with most flexible soil
sensing, which is ideal for mixed dishware
and food soils.
all
Eco* The Eco cycle uses less energy with lower
temperatures and a shorter cycle length .
Perfect for lightly soiled dishes.
all
Glass* Best for delicate dishes and glasses, the
Glass cycle lowers temperature and cycle
length to decrease energy usage.
Delay
Half Load
CrystalDry™
Normal
(see note at bot-
tom of table)
Recommended for daily, regular or typical
use to completely wash a full load of nor-
mally soiled dishes.
all
Note: In order to obtain optimal per-
formance with minimum energy con-
sumption, it is recommended to
disable all available options and set-
tings, except Auto Power Off - set to
˜:‹‚
Speed60
®
Cleans freshly soiled dishes with easy to
remove soils.
This cycle reduces cycle time while still
including drying.
Delay
Express Cleans lightly soiled dishes and reduces
overall wash time. Use this cycle to clean
glasses and dessert dishware that may
need to be reused at the same event.
Delay
Rinse Use this cycle if you need to rinse dishes
to avoid odors. Place unrinsed dishes
inside the dishwasher and select the
Rinse cycle. Uses less water than hand
rinsing and very low energy.
Delay
*the number of wash cycles and options depends on the features of your dishwasher
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0 Dishwasher Cycle
Options
Di s h wa s h e r Cy c l e Opt i ons
Delay
Allows you to delay the start time of
your dishwasher up to 24 hours.
SpeedPerfect™
SpeedPerfect™ is an option that
allows saving time without sacrificing
wash and dry performance. Selecting
this option ensures the same final
temperatures as the underlying cycle
by starting the heat period at an
earlier phase in the program.
Selecting this option also increases
energy consumption while reducing
cycle time.
Half Load
Can reduce water consumption when
washing small, lightly soiled loads
that fill approximately half or less of
the dishwasher’s capacity.
Delicate
This option’s reduced time and
temperature are best for lightly soiled
items with easy to remove food soils.
The option also reduces the
likelihood of cloudy glasses. Rinse
aid is recommended for the high
gloss drying function (even when
using combination detergents).
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.
“Sanitized” will appear in the display
window when sanitation requirements
are met. Using the Sanitize option
may also improve drying. There is a
slight increase in energy
consumption.
CrystalDry™
Patented CrystalDry™ technology
thoroughly dries dishes and plastics
such as baby bottles and food
storage containers. Natural minerals
transform moisture into heat up to
176F to get dishes, even plastics
60% drier.*
* Based on aggregate average
drying performance of Bosch
Dishwashers with CrystalDry™ on
combined household load including
plastics, glass, steel, and porcelain
as compared to Bosch Dishwashers
with PureDry. Drying performance
may vary by dish type.
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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.
Heavy Auto Glass Normal Eco Speed60
®
Express Rinse
Cycle
time
min.
110 -135 105 -129 75- 85 130 -145 75-85 60 30 9
Water
usage
gal/L
4.9-6.4/
18.6-24.2
3.4-6.4/
12.9-24.1
2.4-3.9/
9.0-14.6
2.5-5.5/
9.6-21.0
2.4-3.9/
18.6-24.6
3.8/
14.3
2.7/
10.3
1.1/
4.1
Wash
temp.
°F/°C
151-160/
66-71
127-140/
53-55
113-122/
45-50
113-136
/
45-55
113-122/
45-50
122/
50
113/
45
incom-
ing
Rinse
temp.
°F/°C
151/
66
136/
58
122/
50
136/
58
122/
50
158/
70
126/
52
incom-
ing
Half Load
Cycle
time
min.
114 100-110 70- 80 100-115 70- 80 N/A N/A N/A
Water
usage
gal/L
4.7/
17.9
2.7-4.4/
10.2-16.5
2.4-3.3/
9.2-14.5
2.9-3.7/
10.8-13.
9
2.4-3.3/
9.2-14.5
N/A N/A N/A
Rinse
temp.
°F/°C
151/
66
136/
58
145/
63
136/
58
145/
63
N/A N/A N/A
Delicate
Cycle
time
min.
105-120 100-110 N/A 100-130 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Water
usage
gal/L
4.9-6.4/
18.6-24.2
3.4-6.4/
12.9-24.1
N/A 2.5-5.5/
9.6-21.0
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rinse
temp.
°F/°C
140/
60
122/
50
N/A 140/
60
N/A N/A N/A N/A
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Note: Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to meet the requirements of
Section 6 of the NSF/ANSI Standard for Residential Equipment for soil removal
and sanitization efficacy. There is no intention, either directly or indirectly, to
imply that all cycles have passed sanitization performance tests.
Sanitize
Cycle
time
min.
125-150 125-150 N/A 135-155 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Water
usage
gal/L
4.9-6.4/
18.6-24.2
3.4-6.4/
12.9-24.1
N/A 2.4-5.6/
8.5-20.6
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rinse
temp.
°F/°C
162/
72
162/
72
N/A 162/
72
N/A N/A N/A N/A
SpeedPerfect™
Cycle
time
min.
100-120 90-105 70-80 95-105 70-80 N/A N/A N/A
Water
usage
gal/L
4.3-5.4/
16.3-20.5
4.3-5.3/
16.1-20
2.4-3.3/
9.2-12.5
4.4-5.6/
16.6-
21.1
2.4-3.3/
9.2-12.5
N/A N/A N/A
Rinse
temp.
°F/°C
162/
72
153-162/
67-72
145/
63
162/
72
145/
63
N/A N/A N/A
CrystalDry™
Cycle
time
min.
140-165 135-159 105-115 140-165 105-115 N/A N/A N/A
Water
usage
gal/L
4.9-6.4/
18.6-24.2
3.4-6.4/
12.9-24.1
2.4-3.9/
9.0-14.6
2.4-5.6/
9.1-21.2
2.4-3.9/
9.0-14.6
N/A N/A N/A
Rinse
temp.
°F/°C
153/
67
153/
67
135/
57
162/
72
135/
57
N/A N/A N/A
Heavy Auto Glass Normal Eco Speed60
®
Express Rinse
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1 Operating the
Dishwasher
Oper at i ng the Di s h wa s h e r
Note: With hidden controls, the door
must be opened before changing
settings and closed after changing
settings.
9 WARNING
RISK OF INJURY!
To avoid risk of injury, always
use caution when opening the
door during or following a wash
cycle as hot water or steam
may escape. Do not fully open
the door until water noises have
stopped and steam has
subsided.
Protection against
unintentional operation
Your dishwasher is equipped with a
function that helps to prevent
unintentional operation (e.g. by
children).
After starting 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.
Note: This function cannot be
deactivated.
Operating the touch buttons
Buttons are sensitive and should be
touched gently. Avoid any grease or
food particles resting on the buttons
as they could activate the
dishwasher.
Wiping and cleaning can also
activate the dishwasher. For best
results, use bare, clean hands when
touching the buttons.
To clean the touch buttons wipe them
with a dry or slightly damp cloth.
Changing the settings
The dishwasher has been preset with
certain settings for your convenience.
You can change these factory
settings.
Change the setting as follows:
1.
Open the door.
2.
Switch on On/Off button (.
3.
Press Info button 8 for
3 seconds until the following text
is indicated in the digital display
@:
Scroll with < >
Set with - +
Leave with Setup 3 sec.
4.
Keep pressing button > ` until
the required setting is indicated in
the display window at the top
@.
5.
Make the selection with setting
buttons + -X.
6.
Press and hold the Info button
8 for 3 seconds.
The chosen setting has now been
stored.
Tip: If you change several settings,
first make all changes in succession.
Now press the Info button 8 for
3 seconds. This saves all set values
in the appliance.
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AquaSensor
The AquaSensor is an optical
measuring device which measures
the cleanliness of the rinse 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.
Time 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). You can change the
time display into time of day or
hours/minutes so that the remaining
cycle time of the wash cycle appears
in the display window “Finish at” (for
example 15:20 o’clock) or “Finish in”
(for example 3:25 hours).
Sensor setting
The wash cycle sequence is
optimized in Auto wash cycles with
the aid of sensors. The sensors
adjust the wash cycle strength of
Auto wash cycles depending on the
amount and type of soiling. You can
adjust the sensitivity of the sensors in
3 stages.
Standard: This setting is recommend
for daily regular or typical use. This is
the most energy efficient setting.
Sensitive: This setting adjusts the
wash cycle strength for the effective
removal of food remnants, even if the
amount of soiling is low. The energy
and water consumption is increased
accordingly.
Very sensitive: This setting adjusts
the wash cycle strength for difficult
conditions of use, for example firmly
dried on food remnants. This setting
is recommended if using biological
or eco detergents which contain
lower amounts of active agents. The
energy and water consumption is
increased accordingly.
Extra Dry
The final rinse uses a higher
temperature which improves
the drying result. The cycle time may
increase slightly. (Caution if utensils
are delicate!) You can switch the
Extra Dry function on or off. There is
a slight increase in energy
consumption.
Eco forecast
When Eco forecast is activated, the
average water and energy
consumption of the selected wash
cycle is briefly displayed in the digital
display @.
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 “after one minute”.
Possible settings are:
■ off: The appliance does not
switch off automatically.
■ After one minute: The appliance
switches off after 1 minute. This is
the most energy efficient setting.
■ After two hours: The appliance
switches off after 2 hours.
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Tone volume
The end of the wash cycle is
indicated by a buzzer. You can also
change this setting.
Button volume
When you are operating the
dishwasher, a signal sounds
whenever a button is pressed. You
can control the volume of the signal.
If you do not like the button volume,
you can switch it off.
Greeting
When you switch on the dishwasher,
the brand logo appears. You can
switch off the brand logo.
Factory setting
You can reset all settings to the
factory setting.
Switching the appliance on
1.
Turn the water supply on fully.
2.
Open the door.
3.
Switch on On/Off switch (.
The Auto wash cycle has been
preset as a default whenever the
appliance starts. This wash cycle
remains selected if no other wash
cycle button 0 is pressed.
4.
Press Start button )*.
5.
Close the door.
Wash cycle sequence starts.
Note: Your dishwasher is protected
against unintentional operation. If the
appliance door remains open for
more than 4 seconds after pressing
the Start button, the operation will be
paused. Press the Start button again
and close the appliance door.
Delay start time
You can delay the start of the wash
cycle by up to 24 hours. Depending
on the setting of the time display, the
end of cycle is indicated with “Finish
in” (for example 3h 25m) or “Finish
at” (for example 15:20 hours).
1.
Open the door.
2.
Switch on On/Off switch (.
3.
Select wash cycle 0.
4.
Press Delay start button `.
5.
Keep pressing the setting buttons
+ - X until the displayed time
corresponds with your
requirements.
6.
Press Start button )*, timer
programming is activated.
7.
To delete the Delay start time,
press Start button )* for about
3 seconds.
8.
Close the door.
Note: Your dishwasher is protected
against unintentional operation. If the
appliance door remains open for
more than 4 seconds after pressing
the Start button, the operation will be
paused. Press the Start button again
and close the appliance door.
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InfoLight
® *
* depending on the features of your
dishwasher
While the wash cycle is running, a
light spot shines on the floor under
the appliance door.
Do not open the appliance door until
the light point is no longer visible on
the floor.
If the appliance door is not
completely closed, the light spot
flashes.
If the appliance is installed at
eye-level, with flush furniture front, the
light point is not visible.
In darkened rooms, some light
scattering may be visible. This is
normal and cannot be changed.
You can switch the Infolight on or off.
EmotionLight
The EmotionLight 1" is on when the
door is open irrespective of whether
the On/Off switch ( is switched on
or off. When the door is closed, the
EmotionLight is off. You can switch
the EmotionLight on or off.
Note: Note that when the door is
open the EmotionLight is
automatically switched off after
1 hour.
Wash cycle end
The wash cycle has ended when
“Finished” is indicated on the digital
display(s).
Switching off the appliance
Short time after the end of the wash
cycle:
1.
Press On/Off button (.
2.
Remove the dishes when they
have cooled down.
9 WARNING
RISK OF INJURY!
To avoid risk of injury, always
use caution when opening the
door during or following a wash
cycle as hot water or steam
may escape. Do not fully open
the door until water noises have
stopped and steam has
subsided.
Interrupting the wash cycle
9 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.
Open the door.
2.
Switch off On/Off switch (.
The LED’s go out. The wash cycle
is saved.
3.
To continue the wash cycle,
switch on the On/Off switch (
again.
4.
Close the door.
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Note: Your dishwasher is protected
against unintentional operation. If the
appliance door remains open for
more than 4 seconds after pressing
the Start button, the operation will be
paused. Press the Start button again
and close the appliance door.
Cancel a cycle (reset)
1.
Open the door and press and
hold the Start button )* for
approximately 3 seconds until the
digital display @ shows:
"Program was terminated".
2.
Close the door.
3.
Wait about 1 minute while the
dishwasher drains.
4.
Open the door and press the
On/Off switch (.
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).
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2 Care and
Maintenance
Ca r e and Mai nt enanc e
A regular inspection and
maintenance of your machine will
help to prevent faults. This saves time
and prevents future problems.
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.
NOTICE
■ Never use a steam cleaner to
clean your dishwasher. The
manufacturer is not liable for any
resulting damage.
■ Do not use sponges as they could
scratch the surfaces.
■ Do not use bleach-based wipes
as they could damage the surface
or printing.
■ Never use stainless steel polish
on a black stainless finish or
anti-fingerprint surfaces.
9 WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSION!
■ When cleaning your
dishwasher with any
cleaning agent, remove all
cookware, utensils or any
foreign material from inside.
Some cleaning agents are
highly acidic and/or caustic
alkaline, which can cause
hydrogen gas to form if
aluminum material is also
inside the dishwasher tub.
Hydrogen gas is explosive.
9 WARNING
Use caution when removing
parts for cleaning as some
debris may be sharp.
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Filters
The Bosch
®
filter system 1j 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 1j consists of
three parts.
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:
Note: Clean the filter system after
washing loads with large amounts of
food soils or loads with a heavy
starch content, like potatoes and
pasta, to maintain optimal
performance.
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.
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Cleaning interval Usage
3-6 times a year light to average use
8-12 times a year heavy use
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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.
Note: do not use abrasive
brushes or steel wool, etc., as
they may damage the filter.
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 1:, 1Z for
grease and limescale deposits. If you
find such deposits:
■ Fill detergent dispenser 9: with
detergent and start the appliance
without utensils in the cycle with
the highest rinsing temperature.
~ "Wash Cycle Information"
on page 41
■ Clean the appliance with
detergents/appliance cleaners
which are particularly suitable for
use with dishwashers.
■ Unscrew the upper spray arm
1: and pull off the lower spray
1Z arm as shown. Inspect for
deposits.
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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 49
■ 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.
9 WARNING
Use caution when removing
parts for cleaning as some
debris may be sharp.
■ Place cover in the original
position, press down and engage.
■ Reinstall filters.
Note: The drain pump will not work
properly if the drain pump cover is
not snapped in completely until it
clicks.
Preparing your unit for
vacation
NOTICE
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
NOTICE
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.
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3 Troubleshooting
Tr oubl es hoot i ng
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 Cause Action
Error code
“:‚‰ is lit.
Supply hose kinked. Install supply hose without kinks.
Water supply turned off. Turn on the water supply.
Water supply line is clogged. Unclog water line.
Error code
“:ƒƒ is lit.
Water in sump since sump filters
1j are dirty or blocked.
Clean filters.
Error code
“:ƒ… is lit.
Drain line is clogged. Unclog drain line.
Drain hose is kinked, clogged or
blocked.
Replace drain hose.
Drain pump impeller (vanes) is
clogged or blocked.
Remove drain pump cover, clean around
pump impeller and replace cover.
Drain pump cover was loose. Lock drain pump cover into place in the
sump.
Error code
“:ƒ† is lit.
Drain pump is blocked or pump
cover is loose.
Clean drain pump and lock drain pump
cover into place in the sump.
Error code
“:ƒˆ is lit.
Supply voltage too low (less than
98 volts).
Not a dishwasher fault; have the supply volt-
age and electrical installation checked.
A different
error code is
indicated on
the digital dis-
play.
(“:‹‚ to
“:„‹)
A technical fault has probably
occurred.
Switch off dishwasher with the On/Off
switch (. After a short time restart the
dishwasher.
If the problem recurs, turn off the tap and
pull out the power supply plug.
Call customer service and mention the error
code.
Home network
is not loading.
Wi-Fi is not active on the router. Check the wireless network connection of
your router.
Wi-Fi display
flashes
Connection to the home network is
not available.
Activate the wireless network on your
router.
Home Connect
cannot be
implemented
correctly.
Possible setting errors or a techni-
cal fault.
Refer to the supplied documents and sup-
port information for Home Connect.
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Dishwasher
does not start.
Door may be ajar or not be properly
latched.
Close door securely until door latch clicks.
No power to the dishwasher (dis-
play won’t come on). Fuse may
have been blown, circuit breaker
may have tripped, power cord may
have been unplugged or dish-
washer may have been turned off.
Replace blown fuse or reset tripped circuit
breaker. Plug power cord into outlet
securely. Press the on/off button ( to
turn the dishwasher on.
Can’t select a wash cycle since the
previous wash cycle may not have
finished or the dishwasher hasn’t
been reset.
Reset the dishwasher by pressing and hold-
ing the START button for at least three sec-
onds.
Delay start or Child lock may be
activated.
Reset Delay start or Child lock functions
(refer to the appropriate section in this man-
ual).
The door may have been closed
without selecting a wash cycle.
Select a wash cycle and close the door.
Water supply may not be turned on
or connected.
Check and turn on water supply.
Wash cycle
won’t resume
after door was
opened and
closed.
The door has been open for more
than 4 seconds after pressing the
Start button.
Press Start button again and close the dish-
washer door within 4 seconds (see “Protec-
tion against unintentional operation” section
in this manual).
Wash cycle
abruptly stops.
Door may be ajar or not properly
latched.
Close door securely until door latch clicks.
Objects placed into the upper rack
handle tray prevented the door
from being closed securely.
Remove objects from upper rack handle
tray and close door securely until door latch
clicks.
Power and/or water supply inter-
rupted.
Restore power and/or water supply.
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Dishwasher
runs a long
time.
Incoming water is not warm
enough.
Before starting a cycle, run hot water faucet
at the sink closest to the dishwasher.
Cycle time depends on wash cycle
chosen and amount of soil on
dishes (dishwasher sensors
increase cycle times to ensure
dishes are clean when heavy soil is
detected).
Scrape food off of dishes and use less inten-
sive wash cycles.
Rinse aid dispenser 92 is empty,
or rinse aid setting = 0. Without
rinse aid, wash cycle defaults to lon-
gest time with most number of
washes and rinses.
Add rinse aid and change rinse aid setting
depending on water hardness.
Dishwasher is connected to cold
water supply.
Connect dishwasher to hot water supply.
Dishes aren’t
clean enough
Spray arms are blocked or mis-
aligned where they cannot rotate
freely.
Make sure spray arms 1:, 1Z can
rotate freely.
Little or no water spray due to
clogged spray arm nozzle.
Clean out spray arm nozzles and filters of all
debris and obstructions. ~ "Spray arms"
on page 50
Little or no water spray due to
clogged or misaligned filters 1j.
Clean filters and make sure they’re installed
correctly. ~ "Filter components"
on page 49
Dishes are nested or placed too
closely together and racks are over-
filled.
Space dishes apart so spray jets can reach
the surface of the dishes and dishes don’t
contact each other. ~ "Loading the
Dishwasher" on page 25
Improper or ineffective wash cycle
or detergent used.
Choose a more intensive wash cycle and
use appropriate dishwasher detergents.
~ "Wash Cycle Information" on page 41
Detergent is made less effective
due to hard water.
Install a water softener and choose a more
intensive wash cycle.
Removable
spots or
streaks on
glasses and sil-
verware.
Too much rinse aid causes streaks
and too little rinse aid can cause
spots.
Add rinse aid and check rinse aid setting
(recommended setting 4-5). ~ "Rinse Aid"
on page 23
Mineral deposits from hard water. Install a water softener.
Water from top (3rd) or upper rack
dripped on racks below.
Unload lower rack 1st, upper rack 2nd and
top (3rd) rack last.
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Dishes not dry.
Rinse aid dispenser 92 is empty
or incorrect rinse aid amount is set.
Add rinse aid or adjust setting - the use of
rinse agent improves drying, use the Auto
cycle, use the Sanitize option.
Extra Dry heat option not chosen.* Activate Extra Dry heat option.*
Water collected in depressions on
the dishes and silverware.
Arrange dishes in upper rack to slope so
water can drain.
Door was opened or dishes
removed before wash cycle was
completed.
Wait until wash cycle ends before opening
door or removing dishes.
Plastics don’t absorb heat like cut-
lery or china and don’t dry as well.
Use more intensive wash cycles (with hotter
rinse water) or activate Extra Dry heat
option.*
Silverware not arranged properly in
the silverware basket or top rack.
Arrange silverware properly and separate
them so they don’t contact each other.
Refill indicator
for salt and/or
rinse-aid is dis-
played or lit.*
No rinse aid. Refill rinse aid.
No salt (or sensor doesn’t detect
salt tablets).
Refill with dishwasher softener salt.
Odor
Note: Water
testing is done
in the factory.
Occasionally
water may still
appear in dish-
washer at pur-
chase which
may create an
odor.
Food debris in the dishwasher
sump and door seal.
Clean sump filters, sump and door seal as
needed. ~ "Care and Maintenance"
on page 48
Food debris left on dishes too long. Run dishwasher more frequently.
Not using rinse aid or using
improper detergent.
Use rinse aid and the proper detergent.
Residual standing water in the
sump.
Make sure previous wash cycle has finished.
Drain line is clogged or drain hose
is kinked, clogged or blocked. Or
drain hose was not installed with a
high loop.
Unclog drain line or replace drain hose. Be
sure drain hose is installed with high-loop.
Note: If odor still persists, run the Normal/
Regular cycle until it flushes and interrupt
the cycle and place an 8 oz. cup of distilled
white vinegar solution on the upper rack and
then finish the cycle.
Dishwasher
isn’t filling with
water (or
“Check water
supply” display
occurs)
Water supply hose is kinked. Install new supply hose (without kinks).
Previous wash cycle was not com-
pleted or current wash cycle was
interrupted.
Complete wash cycle or reset dishwasher.
Delay start or Child lock may be
activated.
Reset Delay start or Child lock functions
(refer to the appropriate sections in this
manual).
Water supply line is clogged. Unclog water line.
Water supply was turned off. Turn on water supply.
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Fascia panel is
discolored or
scratched.
Panel was cleaned with
bleach-based wipes or abrasive
cleaners/cleaning pads.
Use mild detergents with soft damp cloth.
Noise from
dishes rattling
or water strik-
ing tub walls.
Dishes weren’t loaded properly,
allowing dishes to hit each other or
spray arms.
Load dishes properly into racks.
~ "Loading the Dishwasher" on page 25
Light dishes or lightly loaded racks
allow dishes to move or water
sprays to strike tubs.
Load more dishes or distribute dishes more
evenly/securely in the dishwasher.
Water leaks
from tub or
from around
door.
Suds from using the wrong deter-
gent (i.e. dish) or overfilling/spilling
rinse aid.
Use an appropriate dishwasher detergent,
don’t overfill rinse aid and clean any spilled
rinse aid. If suds still persist, add one table-
spoon of vegetable oil and run the desired
cycle.
Door seal was misaligned or pulled
from its track.
Make sure the door seal is securely inserted
into its track.
Condensation vent is blocked. Clean out vent and move tall items like trays
away from the vent.
Improper installation. Have an authorized service professional
remount the dishwasher.
White limes-
cale on dishes,
tub, racks or
door.
White residue coats dishwasher
interior and racks wheels squeak
from lime scale deposits in hard
water.
Use a dishwasher cleaner every few
months. If dishwasher has a water softener,
increase the setting.
Hard water kept 3 in 1 detergent or
Eco detergent from being effective.
Use separate dishwasher detergent, rinse
aid and dishwasher softener salt (if dish-
washer has a softener).
Under dosing of detergent. Use more detergent or change to a more
effective detergent.
Rinse temperature is too low. Select more intensive wash cycles with
higher washing temperatures.
Rust spots on
stainless steel
tub or door.
Rusting steel (e.g. cookie sheets),
silverware or cast iron cookware
allowed to rest against tub walls.
Clean stainless steel tub walls and make
sure steel cookware and cutlery doesn’t rest
against tub walls. Wash cast iron cookware
by hand.
Bleach-based wipes or abrasive
cleanser used to clean tub or door.
Use only mild detergents with a soft damp
cloth to clean stainless steel tub and doors.
Rust spots on
cutlery (“silver-
ware”) or steel
cookware.
Cutlery isn’t rust-resistant (e.g. knife
blades) or is washed with rusting
cutlery or cookware.
Use rust-resistant cutlery and cookware and
don’t wash rusting cutlery and cookware.
Keep silverware and stainless steel cutlery
separated.
Salt content was too high due to
salt dispenser cap not being fas-
tened securely or salt was spilled
during refilling*.
Fasten salt dispenser cap securely and
remove spilled salt.*
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Colored (blue,
yellow, brown),
film in the dish-
washer or on
stainless steel
cutlery/ cook-
ware.
Film from mixture of food and min-
eral deposits.
Can be partly removed with dishwasher
cleaner or mechanical cleaning.
Film formed by oxidation of silver or
aluminum cookware.
Can be partly removed with dishwasher
cleaner or mechanical cleaning.
Colored (yel-
low, orange,
brown), easily
removable film
inside the dish-
washer (mainly
in the floor
area)
Soapy film from mixture of food and
hard water.
Use water softener* - refill with salt or
increase setting where necessary. Use dish-
washer detergent instead of a 3 in 1 or Eco
detergent.
Plastic parts
stained or dis-
colored.
Water drops form on plastic sur-
faces and leave visible stains after
drying.
Use more intensive wash cycles (which pro-
vide more water changes), arrange dishes in
a sloping position and use rinse aid. If dish-
washer has a water softener, increase soft-
ening setting.
Plastic parts inside the dishwasher
may become discolored over time.
Some plastics discolor normally, which is
not due to the dishwasher.
Rinse temperature is too low. Select more intensive wash cycles with
higher washing temperatures.
Dishes pre-cleaned too well, so
dishwasher defaults to a less inten-
sive wash cycle and stubborn soil-
ing isn’t removed.
Do not pre-rinse dishes and remove only
large food deposits.
Detergent resi-
due in tub,
detergent dis-
penser or
detergent tab
tray.
Detergent dispenser cover 9:
was blocked by dishes and doesn’t
open fully.
Don’t place dishes above the detergent tab
tray 1B.
Do not place dishes or fragrance dispenser
in the detergent tab tray.
Spray arms are blocked by dishes
and detergent isn’t rinsed out.
Make sure spray arms can rotate freely.
Detergent dispenser cover 9:
blocked by the detergent tab.
Detergent tab must be inserted flat and not
upright.
The detergent dispenser was damp
when filled.
Make sure the detergent dispenser is dry
before adding detergent.
Detergent tab used in the quick or
short wash cycle.
Dissolving time of the detergent is
not reached in the selected short
wash cycle.
When using quick or short wash cycles use
a detergent powder or select a more inten-
sive wash cycle.
Old detergents can be ineffective
and not dissolve well.
Replace with fresh detergent.
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Irreversible
clouding of
glassware.
Glassware not dishwasher-proof or
water is too soft, causing minerals
in glassware to change.
Use only dishwasher-proof glasses.
Remove glasses promptly after cycle ends.
Use lower temperature wash cycles.
Set water softener according to water hard-
ness or one setting lower.
Use a detergent with glass
protection.~ "Rinse Aid" on page 23
Tea or lipstick
residue on
dishes.
Selected wash cycle is too weak. Select a more intensive wash cycle.
Under dosing of detergent. Use more detergent or change to a more
effective detergent.
Dishes pre-cleaned too well, so
dishwasher defaults to a less inten-
sive wash cycle and stubborn soil-
ing isn’t removed.
Do not pre-rinse dishes and remove only
large food deposits.
Detergent dis-
penser cover
will not shut
Cover guides are blocked by sticky
detergent residue.
Remove detergent residue.~ "Detergent"
on page 37
Unable to
select desired
cycle
Previous cycle not finished. ~ "Operating the Dishwasher" on page 43
Touch sensi-
tive keys not
activating eas-
ily or activating
without being
touched
Water or other liquid on the surface. Wiping the fascia with a wet cloth may
cause unwanted activation. Wipe the fascia
with a soft, dry cloth when possible. If you
must use a damp cloth to clean, dry immedi-
ately. Never pour water on the controls.
Touch keys not being activated
properly.
Press the center of the touch key with the
flat area of your fingertip. A beep will sound
to indicate that the selection has been
made. Touching the keys lightly should
work.
Note: There is a built-in delay to prevent
someone from launching several actions at
once by accidentally wiping their hand (or a
cleaning cloth) across the control panel.
*This is an optional feature which may or may not be included with your dishwasher.
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4 Customer Service
Cu s t o mer Ser v i c e
Your Bosch® dishwasher requires
no special care other than that
described in the Care and
Maintenance section of this manual.
If you are having a problem with your
dishwasher, before calling for service
please refer to the Troubleshooting
Guide section of the manual. If
service is necessary, contact your
dealer or installer or an authorized
service center. Do not attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Any
work performed by unauthorized
personnel may void the warranty.
If you are having a problem with your
Bosch® dishwasher and are not
pleased with the service you have
received, please take the following
steps until the problem is corrected
to your satisfaction:
1.
Call us at 1-800-944-2904
2.
Contact Customer Service from
our web site:
www.bosch-home.com/us or
www.bosch-home.ca
3.
Contact your installer or the
Bosch Authorized Service
Contractor in your area.
4.
Write us:
BSH Home Appliances Corporation
1901 Main Street
Irvine, CA 92614
Please be sure to include your model
information as well as an explanation
of the problem and the date it
started. You will find the model and
serial number information on the
label located on the edge of the
dishwasher door. Please make a
copy of your invoice and keep it with
this manual. The customer may be
required to show proof of purchase
to validate warranty coverage.
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‡ Statement of Limited
Product Warranty
St at ement of Li mited Pr oduc t War r ant y
What this Warranty Covers
& Who it Applies to:
The limited warranty provided by
BSH Home Appliances Corporation
(BSH) in this Statement of Limited
Product Warranty applies only to
Bosch® dishwashers (“Product”)
sold to you, the first using purchaser,
provided that the Product was
purchased:
■ for your normal, household
(non-commercial) use, and has in
fact at all times only been used
for normal household purposes;
■ new at retail (not a display, “as
is”, or previously returned model),
and not for resale, or commercial
use; and
■ within the United States or
Canada, and has at all times
remained within the country of
original purchase. The warranties
stated herein apply only to the
first purchaser of the Product and
are not transferable.
Please make sure to return your
registration card; while not necessary
to effectuate warranty coverage, it is
the best way for BSH to notify you in
the unlikely event of a safety notice or
product recall.
How Long the Warranty
Lasts
BSH warrants that the Product is free
from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of three
hundred sixty five (365) days from
the date of purchase. The foregoing
timeline begins to run upon the date
of purchase, and shall not be stalled,
tolled, extended, or suspended, for
any reason whatsoever.
This Product is also warranted to be
free from cosmetic defects in
material and workmanship (such as
scratches of stainless steel,
paint/porcelain blemishes, chip,
dents, or other damage to the finish
of the Product), for a period of thirty
(30) days from the date of purchase
or closing date for new construction.
This cosmetic warranty excludes
slight color variations due to inherent
differences in painted and porcelain
parts, as well as differences caused
by kitchen lighting, product location,
or other similar factors. This
cosmetic warranty specifically
excludes any display, floor, “As Is”,
or “B” stock appliances.
Extended Limited Warranty
BSH also provides these additional
limited warranties:
■ 5 year limited warranty on
electronics: BSH will repair or
replace any BSH microprocessor
or printed circuit board if it proves
to be defective in materials or
workmanship (excludes labor
charges).
■ 5 year limited warranty on dish
racks: BSH will replace the upper
or lower dish rack (excluding rack
components), if the rack proves
defective in materials or
workmanship (excludes labor
charges).
■ Lifetime warranty against stainless
steel rust through: BSH will repair
or replace your dishwasher with
the same model or a current
model that is substantially
equivalent or better in
functionality, if the inner liner
should rust through (excludes
labor charges).
■ BSH will repair or replace the
stainless steel door if the door
should rust through (excludes
labor charges).
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61
Repair/Replace as Your
Exclusive Remedy
During this warranty period, BSH or
one of its authorized service
providers will repair your Product
without charge to you (subject to
certain limitations stated herein) if
your Product proves to have been
manufactured with a defect in
materials or workmanship. If
reasonable attempts to repair the
Product have been made without
success, then BSH will replace your
Product (upgraded models may be
available to you, in the sole discretion
of BSH, for an additional charge). All
removed parts and components shall
become the property of BSH at its
sole option. All replaced and/or
repaired parts shall assume the
identity of the original part for
purposes of this warranty and this
warranty shall not be extended with
respect to such parts. BSH’s sole
liability and responsibility hereunder
is to repair manufacturer-defective
Product only, using a BSH-authorized
service provider during normal
business hours. For safety and
property damage concerns, BSH
highly recommends that you do not
attempt to repair the Product
yourself, or use an unauthorized
servicer; BSH will have no
responsibility or liability for repairs or
work performed by a non-authorized
servicer. If you choose to have
someone other than an authorized
service provider work on your
Product, THIS WARRANTY WILL
AUTOMATICALLY BECOME NULL
AND VOID. Authorized service
providers are those persons or
companies that have been specially
trained on BSH products, and who
possess, in the opinion of BSH, a
superior reputation for customer
service and technical ability (note
that they are independent entities
and are not agents, partners,
affiliates or representatives of BSH).
Notwithstanding the foregoing, BSH
will not incur any liability, or have
responsibility, for the Product if it is
located in a remote area (more than
100 miles from an authorized service
provider) or is reasonably
inaccessible, hazardous, threatening,
or treacherous locale, surroundings,
or environment; in any such event, if
you request, BSH would still pay for
labor and parts and ship the parts to
the nearest authorized service
provider, but you would still be fully
liable and responsible for any travel
time or other special charges by the
service company, assuming they
agree to make the service call.
Out of Warranty Product
BSH is under no obligation, at law or
otherwise, to provide you with any
concessions, including repairs,
pro-rates, or Product replacement,
once this warranty has expired.
Warranty Exclusions
The warranty coverage described
herein excludes all defects or
damage that are not the direct fault
of BSH, including without limitation,
one or more of the following:
■ Use of the Product in anything
other than its normal, customary
and intended manner (including
without limitation, any form of
commercial use, use or storage of
an indoor product outdoors, use
of the Product in conjunction with
air or water-going vessels);
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■ Any party’s willful misconduct,
negligence, misuse, abuse,
accidents, neglect, improper
operation, failure to maintain,
improper or negligent installation,
tampering, failure to follow
operating instructions,
mishandling, unauthorized service
(including self-performed “fixing”
or exploration of the appliance’s
internal workings);
■ Adjustment, alteration or
modification of any kind;
■ A failure to comply with any
applicable state, local, city, or
county electrical, plumbing and/or
building codes, regulations, or
laws, including failure to install the
product in strict conformity with
local fire and building codes and
regulations;
■ Ordinary wear and tear, spills of
food, liquid, grease
accumulations, or other
substances that accumulate on,
in, or around the Product;
■ Any external, elemental and/or
environmental forces and factors,
including without limitation, rain,
wind, sand, floods, fires, mud
slides, freezing temperatures,
excessive moisture or extended
exposure to humidity, lightning,
power surges, structural failures
surrounding the appliance, and
acts of God.
In no event shall BSH have any
liability or responsibility whatsoever
for damage to surrounding property,
including cabinetry, floors, ceilings,
and other structures or objects
around the Product. Also excluded
from this warranty are Products on
which the serial numbers have been
altered, defaced, or removed; service
visits to teach you how to use the
Product, or visits where there is
nothing wrong with the Product;
correction of installation problems
(you are solely responsible for any
structure and setting for the Product,
including all electrical, plumbing or
other connecting facilities, for proper
foundation/flooring, and for any
alterations including without limitation
cabinetry, walls, floors, shelving,
etc.); and resetting of breakers or
fuses.
TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW,
THIS WARRANTY SETS OUT YOUR
EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES WITH
RESPECT TO PRODUCT, WHETHER
THE CLAIM ARISES IN CONTRACT
OR TORT (INCLUDING STRICT
LIABILITY, OR NEGLIGENCE) OR
OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY IS IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
ANY WARRANTY IMPLIED BY LAW,
WHETHER FOR MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL
BE EFFECTIVE ONLY FOR THE
PERIOD THAT THIS EXPRESS
LIMITED WARRANTY IS EFFECTIVE.
IN NO EVENT WILL THE
MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, “BUSINESS
LOSS”, AND/OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR EXPENSES,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
TIME AWAY FROM WORK, HOTELS
AND/OR RESTAURANT MEALS,
REMODELLING EXPENSES IN
EXCESS OF DIRECT DAMAGES
WHICH ARE DEFINITIVELY CAUSED
EXCLUSIVELY BY BSH, OR
OTHERWISE. SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY
GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE. No attempt to
alter, modify or amend this warranty
Statement of Limited Product Warranty en-us
63
shall be effective unless authorized in
writing by an officer of BSH Home
Appliances Corporation.
How to Obtain Warranty
Service
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
FOR YOUR PRODUCT, YOU
SHOULD CONTACT THE NEAREST
BSH AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CENTER, OR CALL 1-800-944-2904
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