Bosch SHV9PT53UC/01, SHV9PT53UC/70, SHV9PT53UC/74, SHV9PT53UC/80, SHV9PT53UC/82 Owner’s Manual

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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 recom-

mend that you read this manual before using your dishwasher for the

first time.

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ........................................................ 2-3

Dishwasher Components .................................................................. 4

Dishwasher Setup .......................................................................... 5-6

Dishware Materials ........................................................................... 7

Loading the Dishwasher .................................................................. 7-8

Rack Accessories ......................................................................... 9-10

Dishwasher Cycles and Options ....................................................... 11

Wash Cycle Information .................................................................. 11

Operating the Dishwasher ........................................................... 12-14

Care and Maintenance ..................................................................... 15

Self Help .................................................................................... 16-17

Customer Service ............................................................................ 18

Warranty Information ...................................................................... 19

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS: Please READ

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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 chloride-containing products can damage your dishwasher and may present health hazards!

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 off the incom-

ing water supply and the procedure to shut off the incoming power supply. See the Installation Instruc- tions or contact your installer for more information.

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 system, or an equipment grounding

conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding ter- minal 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 dishwasher. 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 par-

ents/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 con- nected 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 Protect your dishwasher from the elements. Protect against freezing to avoid possible damage to

the fill valve. Damage caused by freezing is not covered by the warranty.

13 For a cord-connect appliance:

• This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, ground-

ing will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for elec- tric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

• Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of elec-

tric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance, if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a quali-

fied electrician.

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.

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Dishwasher Setup

Water Softening System

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 the dishwasher water softening salt. The amount of salt dispensed can be set from "H:00" to "H:07". Salt is not required at H:00 (this is the 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 page 4) and press [START] until the display indicates "H:00". 3 Release both buttons.

4 Press the "C" button to select the desired setting.

5 Save the selected setting by pressing [START].

Using the water hardness test strip

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Hard Water and your Dishwasher

Your water hardness level directly impacts your dishwasher's performance. Hard water will increase spotting and reduce detergent perfor- mance. Some dishwasher models are equipped with a water softener that uses a special salt to adjust the water hardness to obtain optimal

performance. The dishwasher salt is added to the salt chamber located under the lower dishwasher rack. The amount of salt that is dispensed is based on your home water hardness. The home water hardness can be determined by using the water hardness test strip included in your

manual set (or from your local hardware store). The dishwasher water softener setting must be adjusted to match your water hardness.

Instructions for use of included "Water Hardness Test Strip"

Only use salt designed for automatic dishwashers. Never use household water softener salt or table salt.

Follow the instructions below for the included test strip (If purchasing a different test stdp, follow manufacturers instructions).

Step 1 - Run the water at the kitchen sink for 5 minutes. Step 2 - Dip the end of the test strip with the colored squares into the tap water for 1 second and shake off excess water. Step 3 - After one minute, compare the test strip to the chart below and determine the Dishwasher Water Softener setting.

Step 4 - Adjust the dishwasher Water Softener setting. Consult your Use and Care manual for details. Step 5 - If required, add salt to the dishwasher salt chamber as shown.

Adjusting the Water Softener Setting of your Dishwasher (select models)

Using the Test Strip included with your dishwasher

(Purchased Test Strips May have a Different Scale

I I II II II II I I II II IIII

I I II III III

I I IIIIIIII

I II IIII III

Dishwasher

Water Softener

setting

H:O0

H:01

H:02 H:03

H:04 H:05

H:06 H:07

Add salt to

dishwasher salt

chamber

Yes 117 152 7 8 7 8

Yes 153 188 9 10 9 10 Yes 189 223 11 13 11 12

Yes 224 294 14 17 13 16 Yes 295 383 18 22 17 21

Yes 384 544 23 31 22 30 Yes 545 890 32 52 31 50

Water Hardness Conversion Chart (Only necessary if you purchase a different Test Strip)

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0 116 0 6 0 6

Salt

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 1.

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 was is displaced and runs out. 4 Refill with salt as soon as the salt refill indicator is lit.

Notice: Never fill the salt dispenser with detergent. It will destroy the water softening system. To prevent corrosion, refill with salt and immediately begin any cycle.

Note: Refill salt only when the "Refill Salt" LED is lit. Do not use salt tablets or any salt other than dishwasher water softening salt.

For more information about ordering salt please contact Customer Service.

Detergent

Use only detergent specifically designed for dishwashers.

Note: To avoid dishwasher damage, do not use hand dishwashing products in your dishwasher.

Figure 1

Figure 2

The dishwasher uses less water, therefore, less detergent is required. With soft water, 1 tablespoon (15ml) of detergent will clean most loads. The deter- gent dispenser cup has lines that measure detergent (Figure 2) to 1 table- spoon (15ml) and 1.75 tablespoons (25m!). 3 tablespoons (45ml) of detergent will completely fill the detergent dispenser.

Note: If you do not know the hardness of your water supply, use 15ml of deter- gent. 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 2.

To Close:

• Place finger as shown in Figure 3.

• Slide door closed and press down firmly until it clicks.

To Open:

, To open the cover, push the button as shown in Figure 4.

• Cover will slide open.

Table 2- Recommended Detergent Amount

Figure 3

Figure 4

Heavy 45ml (3tbsp) 45ml (3tbsp) 25-45ml (1.75-3tbsp)

Auto 25-45ml (1.75-3tbsp) 25ml (1.75tbsp) 15-25ml (1-1.75tbsp)

Glass 25ml (1.75tbsp) 15-25ml (1-1.75tbsp) 15ml (ltbsp)

Normal 25-45ml (1.75-3tbsp) 25ml (1.75tbsp) 15-25ml (1-1.75tbsp)

Express 25ml (1.75tbsp) 15-25ml (1-1.75tbsp) 15ml (ltbsp)

Rinse none none none

Rinse Aid

To achieve proper drying, always use a liquid rinse aid, even if your detergent Figure 5 contains a rinse aid or drying additive.

Note: The dishwasher indicates low rinse aid by turning on the Refill Rinse Aid LED in the display. If this light is on, you need to refill the rinse aid dispenser by follow-

ing the directions below.

Adding Rinse Aid

Add liquid rinse aid to the dispenser until the reservoir is full (see Figure 5). Wipe up any excess rinse aid that may puddle when the dispenser reservoir is full. The indicator light will go out a few moments after the dishwasher door is

shut. See page 12 for how to adjust the amount of rinse aid dispensed.

Dishware Materials

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 alu-

minum 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 fall over or come in contact with other utensils during the wash cycle.

Glass= Milk glasses 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 so they do not come in contact with

other metals. 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 dish-

ware 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 soiling. Remove all food particles, bones, toothpicks and excessive grease. Items having burned-on, baked-on or starchy soils may require some pretreatment. 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 the insides of bowls, pots and pans are facing the spray arms. Avoid nesting and contact points between dishes. Separate items of dissimilar metals.

Top Rack

Suggested Loading Pattern fur Dishes

Bottom Rack 3rd Rack

Silverware Basket

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1_Salad fork 2- Teaspoon

3.- Dinner fork 4- Knife

5- Tablespoon

6- Serving spoon

7. Serving fork

Suggested Leading Pattern for Dishes (10 place settings)

Top Rack Bottom Rack 3rd Rack

Rack Accessories

Flip Tines

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 Fig-

ure 6.

Extra Tall Item Sprinkler

If an item is too tall to be placed in the bottom rack even with the top rack in the raised position, remove the empty top rack by pulling it out of the

dishwasher until it stops. Pull the front of the rack upward and outward

until the rollers are completely free of the roller guides. Set the top rack aside. Push the roller guides back into the dishwasher.

Insert the Extra Tall Item Sprinkler into the top rack spray outlet and turn

the sprinkler clockwise to lock into position. See Figure 7.

Note: Keep the vent on the tub's right side clear by placing tall items such as

plastic cutting boards and tall baking sheets on the bottom rack's left side or

center.

Figure 6

Figure 7

To avoid dishwasher damage, do not reinstall the top rack without removing

the Extra Tall Item Sprinkler.

Plastic Item Clips

Light-weight plastic accessories (cups, lids, etc.) can be held securely by the plastic item clips. See Figure 8.

3-Step RackMatic ®

The height of the upper rack can be adjusted in 3 steps to create more space.

1 Pull the top rack out of the dishwasher until it stops. 2 To lower the rack, push the lever inward then upward.

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 dish- washer door will not shut and the top rack spray arm will not connect to the water inlet.

Figure 8

Figure 9

Cutlery Drawer

The cutlery drawer horizontally positions knives, spatulas and other over- sized tools for improved cleaning and easier loading and unloading. The sides of the cutlery drawer can be raised and lowered as shown in Figure

10 to accomodate larger items.

When loading large items such as pilsner glasses or 10" plates in the upper

rack (as seen in Figure 11), the drawer can be removed to allow more room.

Figure 10

Figure 11

To remove:

• Pull empty drawer out of dishwasher until it stops rolling.

• While pulling toward you, lift the front of the drawer upward and outward (see Figure 12) until the rollers are completely free of the roller guides.

• Place empty drawer in safe place.

To reinstall:

• Pull the roller guides on both sides out of the dishwasher.

• Position drawer hooks on top of the roller guides (see Figure :1.3).

• While holding one roller guide, slide drawer's top wheel over the roller

guide stop (see Figure 14).

• Repeat on other side.

• Slide drawer back into dishwasher.

Figure 12

Figure 13

Figure 14

Dishwasher Cycles and Options

Wash Cycles

Heavy: Best for cleaning items with baked-on food or grease. These dishes would normally require soaking.

Auto= With our most complex soil sensing capability, this cycle is perfect for use with mixed loads of dishware and varying amounts of food soil. This is the most flexible cycle and is a good choice for everyday use.

Glass=A cycle for lightly soiled dishes, ideal for temperature sensitive items or cutlery. In this cycle the temperature is reduced to

help prevent dishes from becoming damaged. It is especially helpful to reduce a cloudy or etched appearance on glasses.

Note: Someglasses are more prone to etching due to glass manufacturing processes.

Normal; Thoroughly cleans a full load of normally soiled dishes.

Note: TheEnergyGuide Labelwasbased on thissoilsensingcyclewith all available options turned off. Asprescribed in the energytest proce- dure, the unit wastested without any RinseAid in theRinseAid dispenser.Asingledoseof detergentwasused in theDetergentDispenser,with no detergentusedin the prewash.For modelswith a 3rd rack, the test was conducted with the upper rackin the middle position.

Express: Cleans lightly soiled dishes and reduces overall wash time. Use this cycle to clean glasses and dessert dish-

ware that may need to be reused at the same event.

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: Allows you to delay the start time of your dishwasher up to 24 hours.

Speed Perfect: The Speed Perfect option is available with Heavy, Auto, Eco and Normal cycles.

Half Load: The Half Load option can reduce the energy and water consumption when washing small, lightly soiled loads

that fill approximately half of the dishwasher's capacity.

Delicate: The Delicate option is available only in the Heavy, Auto and Nomral 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. Select one of these cycles, press the

"Sanitize Option" button and then press Start to activate the Sanitation features. 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 Wash 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.

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