Bosch SHE878WD2N/01, SHE878WD6N/01, SHE878WD5N/01 Owner’s Manual

Dishwasher
SHE878WD2N SHE878WD5N
SHE878WD6N

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Table of contents

en-us Operating instructions

( Safety Definitions. . . . . . . . . . .5

( IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . .6

ƒ Causes of Damage . . . . . . . . . .9

* Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . .10

, Rinse Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

- Loading the Dishwasher . . . .13

. Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

/ Dishwasher Cycles . . . . . . . .25

0 Dishwasher Cycle Options . .26
1 Operating the Dishwasher. . .29

2 Care and Maintenance . . . . . .33

3 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . .37

4 Customer Service. . . . . . . . . .41

‡ Statement of Limited Product

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

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( Safety Definitions

Safety Definitions

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.

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Note: This alerts you to important

information and/or tips.

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9

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

( IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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:

Risk of fire, electrical shock, or serious 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 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.

9 WARNING

HEALTH HAZARD!
Never use harsh chemicals to
clean your dishwasher. Some
chloride-containing products
can damage your dishwasher
and may present health
hazards!

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.

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9

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

NSF/ANSI 184 Certified residential
dishwashers are not intended for
licensed food establishments.

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9

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Proper Care and Maintenance

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.

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.

9 WARNING

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS!
This product contains one or
more chemicals known to the
State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.

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.

To avoid dishwasher damage, do not
allow water to remain in your
dishwasher systems through
extended periods of freezing

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ƒ Causes of Damage

Causes of Damage

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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en-us Getting Started

* Getting Started

Getting Started

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The numbers stated below refer to
the overview images on the previous
page of this manual.

1Z Dispenser for special salt*
1b Filters
1j Silverware basket
9" Lower rack

Operating panel

9* Rinse aid dispenser
92 Detergent dispenser

( On/Off button
0 Wash cycles
8 Digital display
@ Delay start button
H Wash cycle options
P Start button

Dishwasher interior
components

1" Interior light *

9: Lock for detergent dispenser
9B Rating plate

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

Display indicators

‹:‹‹

Clean

1* Third rack
12 Upper rack
1: Upper spray arm
1B Detergent tab tray
1J Vent hole
1R Lower spray arm

Sanitize

Add Rinse
Aid

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Menu overview

The dishwasher has been preset with
certain settings for your convenience.
You can change these factory
settings.

Setting Factory setting Description

§ Rinse aid

§:‹† Amount of rinse aid affects drying. When using

§:‹‹ - §:‹‡
š Intensive drying

š:‹‹ / Off Improved drying for glasses and plasticware.

Use the function keys #, + and
3 to change the settings.

Multitabs, select setting 0.

Cycle time remaining
Lights up when dishes are

clean
Lights up when sanitation

requirements are met
Lights up when rinse aid is low

š:‹‹ - š:‹‚
› Cycle completion signal

›:‹‹ - ›:‹„
˜ Auto power off

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›:‹ƒ Signal sounds when wash cycle is complete.

˜:‹‚ Dishwasher switches off automatically after wash

cycle is complete.

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en-us Rinse Aid

, Rinse Aid

Rinse Aid

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 on the display 8. If this
indicator lights up, you need to refill
the rinse aid dispenser 9* by
following the directions below.

Adding rinse aid

NOTICE

To avoid oversudsing or clogging, do
not overfill the rinse aid
dispenser 9*. Wipe up any spills
with a damp cloth.

1.

Open the rinse aid dispenser 9*
by pressing on the latch of the lid
and pull it open.

2.

Add liquid rinse aid to the
dispenser 9* until it is full. Do
not overfill.

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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.

NOTICE

Do not fill the rinse aid dispenser 9*
with detergent. Doing so will damage
the dishwasher.

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Setting the amount of rinse
aid used

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The amount of rinse aid dispensed
can be set from §:‹‹ to §:‹‡. The
factory setting is §:‹†.

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

Setting Amount

§:‹‹ dispenser is OFF

§:‹‚ lowest setting

§:‹ƒ low setting

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Setting Amount

§:‹„ medium setting

§:‹… medium/high setting

§:‹† high setting

§:‹‡ highest setting

1.

Press the On/Off button (.

2.

Hold down the function key #
and press the Start button P
until the display 8 indicates
š:‹x (x can be any number).
Release both buttons.

3.

Press the function key # until
the display 8 shows §:‹†.

4.

Press the function key 3 to
select the desired setting.

5.

Press the Start button P to
save the setting.

Turning off rinse aid
indicator

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

NOTICE

Using no rinse aid or setting the
dispenser to §:‹‹ may result in
longer cycle times consuming more
energy and water. The higher
temperatures and longer cycle times
can damage fine china or glassware.

- Loading the

Dishwasher

Loading the Dishwasher

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 aluminum

China, Crystal,
Stoneware

Glass Milk glass may discolor or

Non-stick
Coatings

Plastics Make sure the plasticware is

Stainless Steel,
Sterling Silver
and Silver
Plates

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.

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.

become yellow.
Apply a light coating of

vegetable oil to non-stick
surfaces after drying.

dishwasher-safe.
Load these so they do not

come in contact with other
metals, stainless steel
dishwasher tub walls or the
inner door.

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en-us Loading the Dishwasher

Not Recommended

Acrylic Crazing or small cracks

throughout the acrylic, may
occur.

Adhesive­Joined Pieces

Adhesives that join
materials such as plastic,
wood, bone, steel, copper,
tin, etc. may loosen.

Bone-Handled

Handles may separate.

Utensils
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.

■ 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 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.

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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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Recommended loading
pattern

For daily, regular or typical use

12 place setting

Lower rack 9"

Upper rack 12

Third rack 1*

Additional loading pattern

10 place setting

Lower rack 9"

Note: Folding the cup shelves down

will allow the cups to sit at an
increased angle and reduce water
pooling on cup bottoms.

Upper rack 12

Note: Folding the cup shelves down

will allow the cups to sit at an
increased angle and reduce water
pooling on cup bottoms.

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