Bosch Ascenta SHX4AP, Ascenta SHX5AL, Ascenta SHX6AP, Ascenta SHE5AL, Ascenta SHE4AP Use & Care Manual
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DISHWASHER USE & CARE MANUAL
GUIDE D’ENTRETIEN DU LAVE-VAISSELLE
MANUAL DE USO Y CUIDADO PARA LAVADORA DE PLATOS
ASCENTA MODELS
9000502132 REV A - 01/2010
Congratulations and thank you from Bosch!
Thank you for selecting a Bosch dishwasher. You have joined the many consumers who demand quiet and
superior performance from their dishwashers.
This manual was written with your safety and convenience in mind, and the information contained herein is
very important. We highly recommend that you read this manual before you use your dishwasher for the rst
time.
To learn more about your dishwasher and available accessories, as well as many other top quality Bosch
appliances, visit our website at:
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OR
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If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at: 1-800-944-2904 or write to us at:
BSH Home Appliances, Corp.
5551 McFadden Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions1. ................................... 4-5
Dishwasher Components2. .............................................. 6
Dishwasher Features3. ....................................................7
Loading the Dishware4. ..................................................8
Rack Accessories5. .....................................................9-10
Loading the Silverware Basket 6. ............................. 11-13
Adding Detergent & Rinse Agent7. ........................... 14-15
Dishwasher Features & Options8. .................................. 16
Wash Cycle Information 9. ...........................................17
Operating the Dishwasher 10. ................................... 18-20
Care & Maintenance 11. ............................................ 21-22
Self Help 12. ............................................................ 23-25
Customer Service Information 13. ..................................26
Warranty Information 14. .............................................27
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Important Safety Instructions
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WARNING
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.
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Severe product damage and/or injury could result
from the use of unqualied service technicians or
non-original replacement parts. All repairs must be
performed by a qualied service technician using
only original equipment factory replacement
parts.
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NOTICE
Never use steam cleaning products to clean your
dishwasher. The manufacturer will not be liable for
the possible damages or consequences.
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It is highly recommended for the end user to
become familiar with the procedure to shut o
the incoming water supply and the procedure
to shut o the incoming power supply. See the
installation Instructions or contact your installer
for more information.
Electrical shock or re 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 or the
dishwasher has been properly grounded.
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Never use harsh chemicals to clean your dishwasher.
Some chloride-containing products can damage
your dishwasher and may present health hazards!
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, or serious injury, observe
the following:
This dishwasher is provided with Installation 1.
Instructions and this Use and Care Manual. Read
and understand all instructions before using the
dishwasher.
2.
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.
3.
Use this dishwasher only for its intended function,
which is the washing of household dishware and
kitchenware.
4.
Use only detergents or rinsing agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher, and keep
them out of the reach of children.
5.
When loading items to be washed:
a. Locate sharp items so that they are not likely
to damage the door seal.
b. Load knives and other sharp utensils with
their HANDLES UP to reduce the risk of cuttype injuries.
c. 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.
6.
Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish
racks of the dishwasher.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children 7.
to play in or on the dishwasher.
When children become old enough to operate 8.
the appliance, it is the legal responsibility of the
parents or legal guardians to ensure that they are
instructed in safe practices by qualied persons.
9.
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 ow from each for
several minutes. This will release any accumulated
hydrogen gas. As the gas is explosive, do not
smoke or use an open ame during this time.
10.
Remove the dishwasher door to the washing
compartment when removing an old dishwasher
for service or discarding.
11.
To avoid oor damage and possible mold growth,
do not allow wet areas to remain around or under
the dishwasher.
12.
Protect your dishwasher from the elements.
Protect against freezing to avoid possible damage
to the ll valve. Damage caused by freezing is not
covered by the warranty.
d. Do not operate your dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are in place.
e. Do not tamper with or override controls and
interlocks
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Door Gasket
Top Rack
Vent
Dishwasher Components
* Features vary by model
Top Rack Spray
Arm
Silverware
Basket
Filter System
Bottom Rack
Detergent
Dispenser
Bottom Rack
Spray Arm
Rinse Agent
Dispenser
Serial Number
Label
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FILTER SYSTEM
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Noise Reduction System: A two-pump motor system, the
Suspension Motor™, and insulation make this dishwasher
one of the quietest in North America.
Nylon Coated Racks: Eliminate cuts and nicks, and have a
ve year warranty.
Flow-Through Heater™: Heats water up to a sanitizing
temperature.
SaniDry™: A high temperature nal rinse, a low
temperature stainless steel tub, and the sheeting action
of a rinse agent result in drying that is hygienic, energy
ecient, and economical.
EcoSense™ Wash Management System: Checks water
condition and decides whether a second fresh water ll
is necessary.
Triple Filtration System: Multiple lters ensure distribution of clean water and protect the main pump and the
drain pump from foreign material.
Dishwasher Features
* Delay Start: This option allows you to delay the start
time of your dishwasher.
* Upper Rack & Lower Rack Flip Tines: Increase the rack
exibility to accommodate larger/taller items.
* Half Load: Reduces the energy and water consumption
when washing small, lightly soiled loads.
* Extra Dry Heat: Raises the temperature of the rinse
water and increases the drying time which will result in
improved drying.
* OptiDry™: This feature senses when the unit is low on
rinse agent and automatically increases the drying time.
* Manual Adjustable Rack: The top rack can be raised or
lowered manually to accommodate tall items in the top
and bottom racks.
*Top Rack Only: Allows you to wash a small load of items
(in the top rack only).
Dishware Materials
NOTE: Before using your dishwasher for the rst 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 aluminum may fade over
time. Minerals in your water may cause the aluminum to
darken or spot. This can usually be removed with a soaplled 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: Milk glass may discolor or become yellow.
Non-stick Coatings: Apply a light coating of vegetable oil
to non-stick surfaces after drying.
Plastics: Make sure the plasticware is dishwasher safe.
Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver, and Silver Plates: Load
these utensils in a way that they do not come in contact
with other metals.
* model dependant
Not Recommended
Acrylic: Crazing (small cracks throughout the acrylic) may
occur.
Adhesive-Joined Pieces: Adhesives that join materials
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 dishware and
kitchenware.
Pewter, Brass, Bronze: Pewter will tarnish. Hand-wash
and dry immediately.
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 nish.
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Do not pre-wash items that have loosely attached soiling.
Remove large food particles, bones, seeds, toothpicks,
and excessive grease. Items having burned-on, baked-on
or starchy soils may require pre-treatment.
Loading the Dishware
NOTE: When pushing the top rack into the dishwasher, push
it until it stops against the back of the tub so the top rack
spray arm will connect to the water supply at the back of the
tub. Do not push the top rack with the door.
Refer to the Dishware Materials section for more
information about dishware suitability.
Load only dishwasher-safe items into the dishwasher.
Load dishes in the dishwasher racks so that the insides
of bowls, pots and pans are facing the spray arms. Avoid
nesting and contact points between dishes. Separate
items of dissimilar metals.
Loading the Top Rack
NOTE: Ensure items do not protrude through the bottom
of the racks and block the spray arms.
TOP RACK - Suggested Loading Pattern
Loading the Bottom Rack
Place large items in the bottom rack. Load pots, pans and
bowls upside down.
NOTE: Racks shown vary by model.
BOTTOM RACK - Suggested Loading Pattern
TOP RACK - Additional Loading Pattern
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BOTTOM RACK - Additional Loading Pattern
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