User Manual Bosch SPX68U55UC 800 Series Dishwasher 17 3/4'' Stainless steel

Your dishwasher requires soft water to ensure proper washing results and is equipped with an internal water softening system. However, if you have a household water softening system, the internal system provided is not needed.

For the water softening system to function properly, it will need to use dishwasher water softening salt. The amount of salt dispensed can be set from “H:00” to “H:07”. Salt is not used at H:00 (default factory setting). The amount of salt required depends on the degree of hardness of your tap water. See Table 1.

1. Turn the unit on using the [ON/OFF] button.
2. Hold down the “A” button (see Figure 1) and press [START/ RESUME] until the display indicates “H:00”.
3. Release both buttons and press the “C” button to select the desired setting.
4. Save the selected setting by pressing [START/RESUME] .

Only refill the salt container, using a funnel to pour, right before turning on the unit to ensure that salt overflow is immediately washed away. This prevents corrosion. See Figure 2.

1. Open the screw cap of the salt container.
2. Fill the container with water (only required when turning on the unit for the first time).
3. Add dishwasher salt until the water is displaced and runs out.
4. Refill with salt as soon as the “Refill Salt” LED is lit.

To Close:

• Place finger as shown in Figure 4.
• Slide door closed and press down firmly until it clicks.

To Open:

• To open the cover, push the button as shown in Figure 5.
• Cover will slide open.

1. Add liquid rinse aid to the dispenser until it is full (see Figure 6). Do not overfill.
2. Close the lid. Lid must be fully closed until it clicks in order to seal.
3. 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. See page 15 for instructions on how to adjust the amount of rinse aid dispensed.

The filter system consists of a coarse filter, a flat fine filter and a micro filter. The filters keep large foreign objects in the rinsing water away from the pump. Foreign objects may occasionally block the filters. Check the filters for residue by:

• Unscrewing the filter cylinder as illustrated in Figures 12-13 and take out the filter system.
• Removing any residue and clean filters under running water.
• Reinstalling filter system in reverse sequence and ensure that the arrow marks are facing each other after locking it into place.

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

• Fill detergent dispenser with detergent and start the dishwasher without utensils in the cycle with the highest rinsing temperature (see wash cycle information table).
• Clean the dishwasher with detergents/ dishwasher cleaners which are particularly suitable for use with dishwashers.
• Unscrew the spray arms and inspect as shown in Figure 14.

Large food remnants in the rinsing water not retained by the filters may block the waste water pump. The rinsing water does not get pumped out and covers the filters.

In this case:

• Disconnect the dishwasher from the power supply.
• Remove the filters.
• Scoop out standing water - use a sponge if necessary.
• Using a spoon, pry off the pump cover (see Figures 15-16) 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.
• Place cover in the original position, press down and engage. It is important that the pump cover be securely snapped into place. If not, the dishwasher won’t drain properly.
• Reinstall filters.

1. Door is opened longer than 4 seconds after a cycle has started.

1. Press [START / RESUME] button and close the door within 4 seconds to resume cycle.

1. Door may not be properly latched.
2. Unit may not be turned on.
3. Unit not reset or previous cycle not completed.
4. Delay start engaged.
5. Interruption of electrical power supply to dishwasher by tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse.
6. The door may have been closed without first selecting a cycle.
7. Water supply may not be turned on.

1. Shut the door completely.
2. Press the main power switch to turn unit on.
3. To reset, refer to “Operating the Dishwasher” in this manual.
4. To reset, refer to “Delay Start” section in this manual.
5. Reset circuit breaker or replace blown fuse.
6. Select a cycle and press START/RESUME.
7. Turn on water supply.

1. A fuse may have been blown or circuit breaker tripped.
2. Door not closed or latched.

1. Check the fuse or circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the breaker if necessary.
2. Ensure door is properly latched and completely closed.

1. Incoming water is not warm enough.
2. Cycle time can vary due to soil and water conditions.
3. Rinse aid dispenser is empty or rinse-aid setting has been set to r:00.
4. Dishwasher connected to cold water supply.

Note: Refer to “Wash Cycle Information” section in this manual for typical cycle lengths.

1. Before starting a cycle, run hot water faucet at the sink closest to the dishwasher.
2. Sensors in the dishwasher automatically increase the cycle time to ensure a good wash when heavy soil is detected.
3. Add rinse aid or change rinse-aid setting.
4. Verify dishwasher is connected to hot water supply plumbing.

1. Spray arm movement obstructed.
2. Spray arm nozzles clogged.
3. Improper use of detergents.
4. Filters could be clogged.
5. Dishes are nested or loaded too close together.
6. Selected wash cycle is not suitable for food soil conditions.

1. Ensure that spray arm movement is not blocked by hand rotating spray arms before starting cycle.
2. Remove the spray arms and clean according to the “Care and Maintenance” section of the manual.
3. Increase or decrease detergent depending on the water hardness (refer to Table 1).
4. Clean the filters according to the “Care and Maintenance” section of the manual.
5. Rearrange load such that water spray can reach all items in the dishwasher - see “Loading the Dishwasher” section of the manual.
6. Refer to “Wash Cycle Information” section of the manual.

1. Rinse aid dispenser is empty.
2. Improper loading of dishes.
3. Selected cycle does not include drying.

Note: Plastic or Teflon do not typically dry as well as other items due to their inherent properties.

1. Add rinse aid - the use of rinse aid improves drying.
2. Rearrange load to ensure items are not nesting (see “Loading the Dishwasher” section of the manual).
3. Rinse and Hold setting does not include drying.

Note: Sanitize option and Intensive Drying feature also improve drying performance.

Odor

Note: Water testing is done in the factory. Occasionally water may still appear in the dishwasher at purchase which may create an odor.

1. Food debris is present at the bottom of the dishwasher.
2. Food particles are present near the door seal.
3. Dishes left in unit too long before running a cycle.
4. Residual water is present at the bottom of the dishwasher.
5. Drain hose is obstructed.

1. Remove the filters and clean according to the “Care and Maintenance” section of the manual.
2. Refer to “Care and Maintenance” section of the manual.
3. Run a Rinse cycle if you do not intend to immediately wash the dishes.
4. Ensure the unit has completely drained from the last cycle.
5. Remove any obstructions from the drain hose by calling qualified personnel.

Note: If odor still persists, run the Normal 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.

1. Restriction in the water supply system.
2. Previous wash cycle was not completed.
3. Delay start is active.

1. Ensure that the water supply valve (typically located under kitchen sink) is open and check that the water supply line has no kinks or clogs.
2. Refer to the “Operating the Dishwasher” section of the manual.
3. Cancel the delay start or wait until delay start time completes.

1. Suds.
2. Door seal could be pulled away from track.
3. Condensation vent is blocked.
4. Improper installation.

1. Wrong type of detergent results in suds and leaks - use only dishwasher detergents. If suds still persist, add one tablespoon of vegetable oil at the bottom of the dishwasher and run the desired cycle.
2. Ensure the door seal is in the track.
3. Ensure that condensation vent is not blocked.
4. Have proper installation verified by qualified personnel (water supply, drain system, leveling, plumbing).

1. Stains on the dishwasher interior are due to water hardness.
2. Silverware in contact with tub.
3. Rust from steel items (baking sheets) in contact with tank or from bleach-based wipes being used.

1. Concentrated lemon juice can reduce the build up of hard water stains. Run a Normal cycle until it flushes and interrupt the cycle and then place an 8 oz. cup of the concentrated lemon solution on the upper rack and finish the cycle. This can be done periodically to avoid build up
2. Ensure that silverware does not make contact with the tub while running a cycle.
3. Ensure that steel items or bleach-based wipes do not make contact with the tub.

1. Incorrect rinse agent setting.

1. Depending on the hardness of water, adjust the rinse agent dispenser. Refer to “Dishwasher Setup” section in the manual.

1. Abrasive cleaner used.

1. Use mild detergents with soft damp cloth.

1. Dishes may not be arranged properly.

1. Water circulation sound is normal, but if you suspect items are banging into each other or into the spray arms, refer to the “Loading the Dishwasher” section of the manual for optimal arrangement.

1. Improper operation of detergent cover.
2. Previous cycle has not finished and should be interrupted or cancelled.

1. Refer to “Detergent” section of the manual for instructions on opening and closing the dispenser.
2. Refer to the “Operating the Dishwasher” section of the manual.

1. Previous cycle has not finished.

1. Refer to the “Operating the Dishwasher” section of the manual.