Dear Valued Customer,
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 using your dishwasher
for the first time.
To learn more about your dishwasher and available accessories, as
well as many other top quality Bosch appliances, visit our web site at:
www.bosch-home.com/us (USA)
or
www.bosch-home.ca (Canada)
While there, don’t forget to register your new dishwasher by clicking on
the “Support” tab or filling out the product registration card enclosed
with your new unit.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact us by phone at:
1-800-944-2904
or write us at:
BSH Home Appliances Corporation
1901 Main Street
Irvine, CA 92614
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions..............................................3-5
Statement of Limited Product Warranty...........................24-25
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: Please
READ and SAVE this information
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.
Severe product damage and/or injury could result from the use of
unqualified service technicians or non-original replacement parts. All
repairs must be performed by a qualified service technician using only
original equipment factory replacement parts.
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 or the dishwasher has been properly grounded.
Never use harsh chemicals to clean your dishwasher. Some chloridecontaining products can damage your dishwasher and may present
health hazards!
Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to meet the requirements
of 6 for soil removal and sanitation efficacy. There is no intention,
either directly or indirectly, to imply that all cycles on a certified
machine have passed the sanitization performance test.
NOTICE
Never use steam cleaning products to clean your dishwasher. The
manufacturer will not be liable for the possible damages or consequences.
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.
NSF/ANSI 184 Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for
licensed food establishments.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, or serious injury, observe the following:
1 This dishwasher is provided with Installation 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 sys-
tem, 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:
• 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.
6 Do not abuse, sit or stand on the door or dish racks of the dish-
washer.
7 To reduce risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on the
dishwasher.
8 When children become old enough to operate the appliance, it is
the legal responsibility of the parents/legal guardians to ensure
the children are instructed in safe practices by qualified 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 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.
10 Remove the dishwasher door to the washing compartment when
removing an old dishwasher for service or discarding.
11 To avoid floor damage and possible mold growth, do not allow
wet areas to remain around or under the dishwasher.
12 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.
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13 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 or service representative if you are in doubt whether
the appliance is properly grounded.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the
State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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 aluminum 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: Milk glass may discolor or become yellow.
Non-stick Coatings: Apply a light coating of vegetable 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.
Not Recommended
Acrylic: Crazing or 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: These items 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 finish.
Loading the Dishwasher
Do not pre-wash items with loosely attached food soil. Remove all food particles, bones, toothpicks and excessive grease. Items having burned-on, bakedon or starchy soils may require some pretreatment. Refer to the Dishware
Materials section for more information about dishware suitability.
Load only dishwasher safe items. 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.
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Loading the Top Rack
Ensure items do not protrude through the bottom of the racks and block
the spray arms.
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 connects to the water supply at the back of the tub. Do not push racks in using the door.
Loading the Bottom Rack
Place large items in the bottom rack. Load pots, pans and bowls upside
down. Do not block vent with tall baking sheets or cutting boards, etc.
Load these items on the right side of the dishwasher.
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.
Suggested Loading Pattern
Top Rack
Bottom Rack
Top Rack
Additional Loading Pattern
Bottom Rack
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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.
WARNING
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.
The Long Silverware Basket
The long silverware basket fits along the side of the lower
rack.
The Duo-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, greatly increasing the lower rack’s loading versatility. The basket snaps together either back to back or end
to end as shown.
To split the Duo-Flex Silverware Basket
Grasp the basket and slide the two halves in opposite
directions as shown at right and then pull the two halves
apart.
Loading pattern for Long Silverware Basket
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Loading pattern for Duo-Flex Silverware Basket
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The basket lid may also be snapped to the handle in order to leave the basket open.
The racks consist of tines that can be folded down
depending on what you may need to load in the rack.
To fold down, grasp the folding tine and release from
notch. Push folding tine downward to desired position as shown in Figure 1.
Manual Adjustable Upper Rack (model dependent)
Remove the empty upper rack
by pulling it out of the dishwasher until it can be lifted
upward as show in Figure 2.
Pull the rack up and out until
the rollers are completely free
of the roller guides.
Reinsert the rack with the other
set of rollers on the roller
guides as shown in
Figure 3
.
Figure 2
Figure 3
RackMatic® (model dependent)
The height of the upper rack can be adjusted in 3 steps to create more
space. Before lowering or raising, ensure the rack is completely empty.
1Pull the top rack out of the dishwasher until
it stops.
2 To lower the rack, push the lever inward.
3 To raise the rack, hold the basket on the sides
of the upper rack and lift up.
Note: Before pushing the top rack into the dishwasher, ensure the rack height is the same on both
sides. If the height is not the same on both sides,
the dishwasher door will not shut and the top rack spray arm will not connect
to the water inlet.
Figure 4
Knife Rack
The knife rack fits into the upper rack
and is used for loading additional
small items and cutlery.
Cup Shelves
The shelf and the space underneath can
be used for small cups or for larger serving utensils.
Figure 5
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Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent
Detergent
Use only detergent specifically designed for dishwashers. For best
results, use detergent tabs or fresh powdered dish washing detergent.
NOTICE
To avoid dishwasher damage, do not use hand dish washing products in
your dishwasher.
To avoid dishwasher damage, do not use too much detergent if your
water is soft. Using too much detergent with soft water may cause etching in glassware.
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 1 tablespoon
(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 Table 1.
Adding Detergent
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) will clean most loads
(see Figure 6).
• Do not over fill the detergent dispenser.
• When using detergent tabs, lay them such that
they do not come in contact with the cover.
Note: Do not use detergent tabs in the Express
wash cycle.
Your dishwasher was designed to use rinse aid for best drying results. 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 “Add Rinse
Aid” indicator light. If this light is on, you need to refill the rinse aid dispenser
by following the directions below. If the light is not on, your dishwasher still
has enough Rinse Aid and there is no need to refill it.
Adding Rinse Aid
Add liquid rinse aid to the dispenser until it is
full (see Figure 9). Wipe up any excess rinse aid
that may puddle when the dispenser reservoir is
full. Lid must be snapped fully closed in order
to seal. The indicator light will go out a few
moments after the dishwasher door is shut.
See below for instructions on how to adjust the
amount of rinse aid dispensed.
Note: Setting the rinse aid to “r:00” may increase
cycle times.
Figure 9
Setting the amount of rinse aid
The amount of rinse aid dispensed can be set from “r:00” to “r:06”.
1Press the [On/Off] button.
2 Hold down the “A” button (see page 15) and press [Start] until the
display indicates “d:00”. Release both buttons.
3 Press the “A” button until the display shows “r:05”.
4 Press the “C” button to select the desired setting.
“r:00” = dispenser is OFF
“r:01” = lowest setting
“r:02” = low setting
“r:03” = medium setting
Note: In order to save energy, it is recommended to set the “Auto Power Off” feature
(available on select models) to P:01 (see manual section titled “Auto Power Off”).
Heavy: Best for cleaning items with baked-on food or grease. These
dishes would normally require soaking.
Auto: Our smartest cycle, with our most flexible soil sensing capability,
this cycle is optimal for use with mixed dishware and food soils.
Normal:
completely wash a full load of normally soiled dishes.
In order to obtain optimal performance with minimum energy consumption, it is recommended to disable
all available options and settings, except “Auto Power Off” as noted at the start of this section
Note 1: See footnote for additional energy test setup instructions.
Speed60®*: Cleans freshly soiled dishes with easy to remove soils. This
cycle reduces cycle time while still including drying.
Rinse*: Allows you to rinse food soil off of a partial load and hold the
dishes in the dishwasher until you are ready to run a full load. Do not
use detergent in this cycle.
Wash Cycle Options
Delay Start: Allows you to delay the start time of your dishwasher up to 24
hours.
SpeedPerfect™*: SpeedPerfect™ is an option that allows saving time with-
out sacrificing wash and dry performance. Selecting this option ensures the
same final temperatures as the underlying cycle, while heating up the dishes
quicker. Also, selecting this option increases energy consumption but also
reduces cycle time. The SpeedPerfect™ option is available with Heavy, Auto,
Eco and Normal cycles.
Delicate: The Delicate option is available only in the Heavy, Auto and
Normal cycles. This cycle is best used for lightly soiled items with easy
to remove food soils.
Sanitize: The Sanitize feature is available only in the Heavy, Auto and Normal cycles. The Sanitize LED will light when sanitation requirements are
met. The technical sanitation measures may also improve the drying results.
Note: The dishwasher automatically defaults to Auto when turned off and back on. If
you used the sanitize option in your last cycle, the dishwasher will default to Auto
Wash with the Sanitize option selected when you turn it on.
Extra Shine®: Used in combination with a wash cycle (except Rinse), the
Extra Shine® option raises the temperature and extends the drying time
to further enhance drying results and provide a brilliant shine.
* model dependent
This is the cycle recommended for daily, regular or typical use to
.
Note 1: The Energy Guide label was based on the Normal or Regular soil sensing cycle as follows: The
unit was tested without any Rinse Aid (liquid) in the Rinse Aid chamber. A single dose of detergent was
inserted into the Detergent Dispenser, 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.
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Wash Cycle Information
Note: 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. Washcycle times are based on 120°F water supply. If your household water supply is differ-
ent than 120°F, your dishwasher’s cycle times may be impacted.
Table 2 - Wash Cycle Information
HeavyAutoNormalSpeed60®Rinse
cycle time110-135 min 105-129 min130-135 min60 min9 min
water
consumption
wash
temperature
rinse
temperature
SpeedPerfect™
cycle time95-110 min75-90 min95-105 minn/an/a
water
consumption
Delicate
cycle time105-110 min90-105 min100-120 minn/an/a
water
consumption
Sanitize
cycle time130-150 min 125-150 min 135-155 minn/an/a
water
consumption
Extra Shine®
4.9-6.4 gal
18.6-24.2 L
150-160°F
66-71°C
162°F
72°C
4.3-5.5 gal
16.3-20.5 L
4.9-6.4 gal
18.6-24.2 L
4.9-6.4 gal
18.6-24.2 L
3.5-6.5 gal
13.1-24.5 L
127-150°F
53-66°C
153°F
67°C
4.3-5.3 gal
16.1-20.0 L
3.5-6.5 gal
13.1-24.5 L
3.5-6.5 gal
13.1-24.5 L
2.4-5.5 gal
8.8-20.8 L
113-131°F
45-55°C
156°F
69°C
4.4-5.6 gal
16.6-21.1 L
2.4-5.5 gal
8.8-20.8 L
2.4-5.5 gal
8.8-20.8 L
3.8 gal
14.3 L
122°F
50°C
158°F
70°C
n/an/a
n/an/a
n/an/a
incoming
incoming
1.1 gal
4.1 L
cycle time130-150 min 125-150 min135-155 min84 minn/a
water
consumption
4.9-6.4 gal
18.6-24.2 L
3.5-6.5 gal
13.1-24.5 L
2.4-5.5 gal
8.8-20.8 L
3.8 gal
14.3 L
n/a
Note: Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to meet the requirements of 6
for soil removal and sanitization efficacy. There is no intention, either directly
or indirectly, to imply that all cycles have passed sanitization performance
tests.
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Operating the Dishwasher
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NOTE: For models with hidden controls, the door must be opened
before changing settings and closed after changing settings.
NOTICE: Use caution when opening door during a running cycle. Hot
water may splash out. Open door slowly.
Start the dishwasher
1Press the [On/Off] button.
2 Select a cycle (Auto cycle is preselected) and desired options.
3 Press [Start] and the cycle will begin.
Cancel a cycle
1Press and hold the [Start] button for approximately 3 seconds until
the display reads “0:01”.
2 Wait about 1 minute while the dishwasher drains and the display
reads “0:00”.
3 Press the [On/Off] button. You may now power the dishwasher
back on and begin new cycle if desired.
Interrupt a cycle
1Press the [On/Off] button to turn the unit off.
2 To resume the cycle, press the [On/Off] button again.
Cycle Completion Signal
1Open the door and press the [On/Off] button.
2 Hold down the “A” button (see page 15) and press [Start] until the
display indicates “d:00”. Release both buttons.
3 Press the “A” button until the display shows “b:02”.
4 Press the “C” button to increase or decrease the tone “b:00” = OFF
and “b:03” = LOUDEST
5 Press [Start] to save setting and close the door.
Delay Start
You can delay the start of the cycle in one hour increments up to 24 hours.
1Press the [On/Off] button and select desired cycle.
2 Press the [Delay] button until the displayed time corresponds with
your requirements.
h:01 = 1 hour delay
h:24 = 24 hour delay
3 Press [Start] to activate delay start. Wash cycle will begin after set
time.
To cancel delay start:
1Press the [Delay] button until “h:00” is indicated on the digital dis-
play.
2 Press [Start] to save setting.
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Child Lock (model dependent)
1Start the desired cycle.
2 Hold down the button that says “Child Lock” underneath it for
approximately 3 seconds until the display reads “CL”.
3 The “CL” will be indicated now if any button is pressed and the pro-
gram will not be reset.
To deactivate the child lock:
1Hold down the “Child Lock” button for approximately 3 seconds until
the display no longer reads “CL”.
Intensive Drying (model dependent)
The final rinse uses a higher temperature which improves the drying
results. The running time may increase slightly.
To turn intensive drying on:
1Press the [On/Off] button.
2 Hold down the “A” button (see page 15) and press [Start] until the
display indicates “d:00”. Release both buttons.
3 Press the “C” button to turn intensive drying on or off. “d:01” = ON
and “d:00” = OFF
4 Press [Start] to save setting.
Auto Power Off
To save energy, the dishwasher is turned off 1 minute after the wash cycle
ends. This function can be adjusted from P:00 to P:02.
To change the setting:
1Press the [On/Off] button.
2 Hold down the “A” button (see page 15) and press [Start] until the
display indicates “d:0x” (x can be any number). Release both buttons.
3 Press the “A” button until the display indicates “P:0x”.
4 Press the “C” button until the display corresponds with your requirements.
P:00 = dishwasher does not turn off automatically
P:018= dishwasher turns off automatically after 1 minute
P:02 = dishwasher turns off automatically after 120 minutes (2 hours)
5 Press [Start] to save the setting.
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Care and Maintenance
A regular inspection and maintenance of your machine will help to prevent faults. This saves time and prevents future problems.
Overall condition of the machine
Never use a steam cleaner to clean your dishwasher. The manufacturer is
not liable for any resulting damage.
Regularly wipe the front of the appliance with a damp cloth - water and a
small amount of liquid soap is adequate. Do not use sponges as they
could scratch the surfaces.
Stainless steel appliances: To prevent corrosion, do not use sponges.
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 agent is full and functioning properly.
WARNING
Use caution when removing parts for cleaning as
some debris may be sharp.
Filters
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:
• Unscrew the filter cylinder as illustrated in Fig-urel 10-11 and take out the filter system.
• Remove any residue and clean filters under
running water.
• Reinstall filter system in reverse sequence and
ensure that the arrow marks are facing each
other after locking it into place.
Spray Arms
Check spray arms for grease and limescale
deposits.
If you find such deposits:
• Fill detergent dispenser with detergent and
start the appliance without utensils in the
cycle with the highest rinsing temperature
(see wash cycle information table).
• Clean the appliance with detergents/ appliance cleaners which are particularly suitable
for use with dishwashers.
• Unscrew the spray arms and inspect as shown in Figure 12.
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
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Waste water pump
Large food remnants in the rinsing water not retained by the filters
may block the waste water pump.
Notice: Use caution when removing any blockage as items causing
blockage may be sharp.
In this case:
Figure 13
• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
• Remove the filters (Figurel 10-11).
• Scoop out standing water - use a sponge if
necessary.
• Using a spoon, pry off the pump cover (see
Figure 13), then grip the cover and pull
upward until it resists and then pull for-
Figure 14
ward.
• Check inner compartment and remove any
foreign objects.
• Place cover in the original position, press down
and engage until it clicks (see Figure 14).
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Preparing your unit for vacation
Before leaving for vacation during warmer weather, besides turning off
the main valve, also turn off water supply at the nearest point to the
dishwasher. During colder weather, please follow the instructions for
winterizing your unit below.
Winterizing your unit
If your dishwasher will be unused for an extended period of time in a
location that experiences freezing temperatures (holiday home or
through a vacation period), have your dishwasher winterized by an authorized professional service.
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