Bosch SHX46L05UC/18 Owner’s Manual

DISHWASHER USE AND CARE MANUAL

For MODEL • SHX46L

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 2

Dishwasher Components, Features and Options ............. 3

Materials .......................................................................... 4

Using Your Dishwasher ................................................. 5-8

Dishware Preparation ................................................ 5

Loading the Dishwasher .......................................... 5-6

Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent ............................ 7

Operating the Dishwasher ....................................... 7-8

Dishware Drying ......................................................... 8

Unloading the Dishwasher .......................................... 8

Care and Maintenance ............................................... 8-10

Self Help ........................................................................ 10

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

Statement of Warranties ................................................ 12

Customer Service .......................................................... 13

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

INJURY/DEATH HAZARD - SERIOUS iNJURY OR DEATH COULD RESULT iF THE

DISHWASHER COVERED iN THIS MANUAL IS OPERATED iNCORRECTLY OR iN A WAY OTHER THAN ITS iNTENDED PURPOSE. DO NOT USE THE DISHWASHER COVERED iN THIS MANUAL iN ANY OTHER WAY OR FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE THAN IS EXPLAINED iN

THIS MANUAL.

1. Use Bosch dishwashers only for their intended function, which is the washing of household

dishware and kitchenware.

2. Bosch dishwashers are provided with one manuaWwhich contains the Installation Instructions, and the Use and Care Manual. Read and understand all instructions before using the dishwasher.

3. Use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of chiMren.

4. When Woading 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 cut-type

injuries.

5. 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 operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are in place.

7. Do not tamper with or override controls and interlocks.

8. Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish racks of the dishwasher.

9. To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher.

10. 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 accu-

mulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is explosive, do not smoke or use an open flame during this

time.

11. Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding.

12. To avoid floor damage and possible mold growth, do not allow wet areas to remain around or

underthe dishwasher.

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD - ELECTRICAL SHOCK 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 DISH-

WASHER COVERED mNTHIS MANUAL mFYOU ARE NOT CERTAIN THE ELECTRICAL SUP-

PLY HAS BEEN CORRECTLY mNSTALLED OR THE DISHWASHER HAS BEEN PROPERLY

GROUNDING mNSTRUCTmONS

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 Manual included with this dishwasher for more information on electrical requirements.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Door Gasket

Top Rack Top Rack Spray

Arm

Bottom Rack

Spray Arm

Bottom Rack

DUSHWASHER COMPONENTS

Vent

FiWterSystem

(in dishwasher

floor)

Detergent!Rinse

Silverware Basket

Agent Dispenser

DISHWASHER FEATURES AND OPTIONS

AVS TM Noise Reduction System: A 50dB noise rating from the two-pump motor system, the Suspension Motor TM, and triple insulation make Bosch dishwashers the quietest in North America,

Condensation Drying: A high temperature final rinse, a low temperature stainless steel tub, and the sheeting action of a rinse agent result in drying that is hygienic, energy efficient, and economical.

CycJe Completion Signal: A tone that sounds when your Bosch dishwasher finishes washing and drying your dishes. Digital Countdown Display: A digital readout that counts down the time remaining in the cycle, and is also used in

Exact WashTM: Reduces water and energy consumption and noise by alternately distributing water to either the upper, lower, or both spray arms.

FiJter System: Four filters ensure distribution of clean water and protect the main pump and the drain pump from foreign material.

Flow-Through HeaterTM: Heats water to a temperature of up to 161 °F. NyJon Racks: Eliminate cuts and nicks, and have a five-year warranty.

"Refill Rinse Agent" Indicator: An symbol on the LED display labeled "Refill Rinse Agent" comes on when the rinse

agent dispenser is needs refilling.

"Sanitized" Indicator: An LED indicator certifies that your dishes are sanitized to the standards of the National Sanitation Foundation.

SENSOTRONICTr'4: Checks water condition and decides whether a second fresh water fill is necessary. Stainless Steel TALLTUBTr'4: A rust-free, hygienic interior surface with a lifetime warranty. Top Rack and Bottom Rack FJip Tines: Tines that fold down improve loading versatility.

"Top Rack Only Tr'4''CycJe: Saves energy, water, and detergent by washing loads small enough to fill only the top rack.

Water Shut-Off: A safety feature that stops the flow of incoming water if water is detected in the base of the dishwasher.

DeJay Start: Allows you to delay the start of the wash cycle for up to 19 hours.

Additional Drying Heat: Raises the rinse water temperature, which results in better drying.

MATERUALS

NOTE: Before you use your Bosch dishwasher for the first time, check the information in this section, Some items are not

dishwasher safe and shouHdbe hand-washed; others require speciaHHoading,Contact the item's manufacturer ifyou are unsure about the item's dishwasher suitability,

Usually: Safe

Aluminum: CoHoredanodized aHuminummay fade over time, MineraHsin your water may cause the aHuminumto darken or spot, This can usuaHHybe removed by using a soap-fiHHedsteeHwooHpad,

China, Crystal, Stoneware: Some hand-painted pieces may discoHor,fade, or spot, Hand-wash these pieces, Position fragile gHasswareso that it wiHHnot toppHeover or contact other pieces during the wash cycHe,

GJass: MiHkgHassmay yeHHow, Non-Stick Coatings: AppHya Hightcoating of vegetabHeoiHto non-stick surfaces after drying,

PJastics: Ensure the piece is dishwasher safe,

Stainless Steet, Sterling Sitver, and Sitver Plate: PHacethese pieces so that they do not contact dissimiHar metaHs,

Not Recommended

Acrytic: Crazing (smaHHcracks throughout the acryHic)may occur,

Adhesive-Joined Pieces: Adhesives that join materiaHssuch as 3Hastic,wood, bone, steeHcopper, tin, etc, may Hoosen,

Bone-Handled Utensils: HandHesmay separate,

Iron: HronwiHHrust, Hand-wash and dry immediateHy, Non-Dishware Items: Your Bosch dishwasher is intended for use in cHeaningONLY standard househoHddishware and

kitchenware,

Pewter, Brass, Bronze: Pewter wiHHtarnish, Hand-wash and dry immediateHy,

Tin: Tin wiHHrust, Hand-wash and dry immediateHy,

Wood: Wooden bowHs,wooden utensiHs,and wood-handHed utensiHscan crack, warp, and Hosetheir finish,

USING YOUR DJSHWASHEF{

0-SJNG YOUR

Dishware Preparation

!. General Guidelines

a) Do not pre-wash items having

loosely-attached soiIing.

b) Remove large food particles, bones,

seeds, toothpicks, and excessive grease.

c) Items having burned-on or hard, stuck-on soiIing may require soaking and hand-scouring.

Loading the Dishwasher

1. General Guidelines

DISHWASHER DA!_,_AGE: Loading the dishwasher with objects such as paper products, pmastic bags, packing matedams, or anything other than

normal disbware and kitchenware could damage the dishwasher. Do not

load the dishwasher with anything other than dishwasher-safe dishware

and kitchenware.

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 4

3. Loading the Bottom Rack a) Place large items in the bottom

rack. Load pots and pans upside-down. Figures 5, 6 and 7 show a typical mixed

load in the bottom rack.

Figure 5

Figure 6

i t

a) Check the Materials section of this manuai if you are unsure about an item's dishwasher suitability.

b) Load only dishwasher-safe items into the dishwasher.

c) Load items so that water can reach

every part of every item.

d) Place pots, pans, cups, bowls, and

glasses upside-down in the racks.

e) Separate items of dissimilar

metals.

2. Loading the Top Rack

a) Figures 1, 2 and 3 show a typical mixed load in the top rack.

Figure 1

Figure 7

- Flip Tines FIip Tines foJd down to make loading

the racks easier in some instances.

b) Grasp the tines as shown in Figure

4 and fold the tines downward.

NOTE: When pushing the top rack into

the dishwasher, push it until it stops against the back of the tub. Otherwise,

the top rack spray arm may not connect to the water supply.

c) When the top rack is loaded, push it

into the dishwasher.

- Top Rack OnJy TM Cycb This cycle allows you to save energy,

water, and detergent by washing loads small enough to fill only the upper rack.

NOTE: The Top Rack Only TM cycle

does not reduce wash time. To use the Top Rack Only TM cycle,

a} Load the top rack. b) Press the On/Off button. c) Press the button for the desired

wash cycle.

d) Press the Top Rack Only button.

4. Bottom Rack Accessories

- Flip Tines Flip Tines fold down to make loading

the racks easier in some instances.

a) Grasp the tines as shown in Figure

8 and fold the tines downward.

Figure 8

b) When the bottom rack is loaded,

)ush it into the dishwasher.

5. Loading Extra Tall Items if an item is too tatI to be placed into

the bottom rack even with the top rack in the raised position,

a) Remove the empty top rack by

pulling it out of the dishwasher until it stops rolling.

b) Pull the front of the rack upward and

outward until the rollers are completely free of the roller guides. Set the top rack

aside.

c) Push the roller guides back into the

dishwasher.

d} insert the Extra Tali item Sprinkler

into the top rack spray outlet and turn the sprinkler clockwise to lock it into position

as shown in Figure 9.

Figure 9

USING YOUR DISHWASHER

DISHWASHER DAMAGE: Reinstalling the top rack without

removing the extra tall item eprinkBer

can damage the dishwasher. Do not

reinstall the top rack with the

sprinkler installed.

To remove the sprinkler and return the

dishwasher to its normal condition:

/1 Turn the sprinkler counterclockwise

and remove it from the top rack spray outlet.

£) Retrieve the top rack. h) Tilt the top rack upwards and

position the top rack rollers onto the

roller guides.

I) Continue pushing the top rack until

the rollers are on the guide.

/) Push the top rack into the

dishwasher.

6. Loading the Silverware Basket

INJURY HAZARD: Knives and other

sharp uteneiBs can cause serious

injuries when pBaced with their bandies down in the siBverware

baskets. Whenever poseibme, do not

moadknives and other sharp utensils

with their handles down. Do not allow children to handme or pmaynear knives

and sharp utensils°

a) Keep children away from knives

and other sharp utensils.

NOTE: The silverware basket tops

can be folded up to accommodate large

or oddly-shaped items.

b) With the silverware basket tops

down, Ioad the siIverware basket

foIIowing a pattern suggested by Figure

11, piacing knives with their handles up, and forks and spoons with their handles

down.

The Flexible SHverware Basket This basket is designed for maximum

versatility. The basket spIits aIong its length, resulting in two halves that may b_

placed in a variety of positions in the lower rack, greatly increasing the lower

rack's loading versatility. To split the Flexible Silverware Basket:

1. Grasp the basket as shown in Figure 12A, and slide the two halves in opposite

directions, as shown in Figure 12A.

2. PulI the two halves apart, as shown in Figure 12B.

Figure 12

Some suggestions for placing the two halves in the lower rack are shown in

Figure 13.

Figure 13

NOTE: Keep the vent on the tub's right

side clear by placing tall items such as

slastic cutting boards and talI baking

sheets on the bottom rack's left side, center, or back.

e) Place your extra taft item(s) in the

bottom rack as shown in Figure 10.

Do not Mock vent. Fi lure 10

c) if large or oddly-shaped items are to

be loaded into the silverware basket with the tops up, load the items so that they do not nest together. Load knives and sharp utensils with their handles up.

USING YOUR DISHWASHER

Adding Detergent and

Rinse Agent

1. Detergents

a) Use only detergents specifically

designed for dishwashers.

b) The detergent dispenser cup has

lines that measure detergent to 15 milliliters (mI) and 25mk 45ml of

detergent will completely fill the detergent dispenser cup.

DISHWARE DAMAGE: Too much

detergent in soft water may cause etching in glassware. Do not use too much detergent if your water supply

is soft.

NOTE: If you do not know the

hardness of your water supply, use 15mi of detergent. Increase the amount of

detergent, if necessary, to the least amount required to get your dishware and kitchenware clean.

c) Use the measuring lines in the

detergent dispenser cup as a guide to measure the amount of detergent

recommended in Table 1.

Tabb 1

Wash

Cycme Hard

Power Scrub 45mi Plus

Regular 25-45ml Wash

Delicate/ 25mi Econo

Rinse & Hold None

2. Rinse Agents a) Always use a liquid rinse agent,

even if your detergent contains a rinse agent or drying additive.

3. The Detergent and Rinse Agent

Dispenser

= Filling the Detergent Dispenser

a) Fill the dispenser cup as

recommend in Table 1.

b) Slide the detergent dispenser cover

in the direction shown in Figure 14A and

)tess it down firmly as shown in Figure

14B so that the cover snaps shut.

Water Type

Medium Soft

45ml 25-45ml

25ml 15-25mi

15-25ml 15ml

None None

Figure 14

i:iiiiii i

- Opening the Detergent Dispenser Cover

NOTE: To open the detergent

dispenser cover, press the bmue reBease in the direction shown in Figure 15.

Pressing down on the release tab will not open the cover.

c) Press the blue release tab in the

direction shown by the arrow in Figure

Figure 15

d) The cover will slide open to the right.

- Filling the Rinse Agent Dispenser e) Open the rinse agent dispenser by

pressing the star on the cover with your index finger while lifting the tab with your

thumb as shown in Figure 16.

t) Add liquid rinse agent to the

dispenser as shown in Figure 17A until the rinse agent reservoir is full. Wipe up

any excess rinse agent that puddles when the dispenser reservoir is full.

Figure 16

Figure 17

9') Return the rinse agent dispenser cover to its shut position and press it firmly so that the cover snaps shut.

NOTE: Figure 17B represents a compmete_y empty rinse agent

reservoir,

h) Refill the rinse agent dispenser when the rinse agent reservoir level indicator as shown in Figure 17B begins to show a silver background with

black lines or when the Refill Rinse Agent indicator comes on.

NOTE: After fiIIing the rinse agent dispenser, the Refill Rinse Agent

indicator wil! go out in a few minutes after the dishwasher door is shut.

- Rinse Agent Dispenser Regulator

The amount of rinse agent dispensed can be regulated to control spotting and streaking. The Rinse Agent Dispenser Regulator as shown in Figure 18 leaves our factory set at 4.

Figure 18

To adiust the amount of nnse agent dispensed:

i) Open the rinse agent dispenser cover.

/} if your dishes are streaked after

washing, turn the regulator to a lower number.

k) if your dishes are spotted after washing, turn the regulator to a higher

number.

Operating the Dishwasher

1. Select the Proper Wash Cycle

a) Items with baked-on or hard, dried- on soiling will require either Power Scrub Plus or possibly soaking and hand-scouring.

b) The Regular Wash cycle will thoroughly dean large loads having loosely attached normal soiling.

c) The Rinse and Hotd cycte wilI allow you to keep a small load in your dishwasher until you have enough items

for a full load=

USING YOUR DJSHWASHER...cont. CARE AND MAINTENANCE

DISHWARE DAMAGE: Delicate or

heirloom items can be damaged in a dishwasher. Do not wash

delicate or heirloom items in your dishwasher if there is any possibility of damage to such

items.

d) For delicate or heirloom dishware

and silverware, or other special items, select Delicate/Econo after referring to the Materials section of this manual.

Hand-washing may be the best treatment of such items.

More information on Bosch

dishwasher cycles is in the Wash Cycle

Information section of this manual.

2. Starting the Dishwasher a) Open the dishwasher door far

enough to expose the control buttons.

b) Press the On/Off button.

c) Press the button for the desired

wash cycle.

d) Shut the dishwasher door. e) The dishwasher will start

automatically and continue operating until the end of the selected cycle.

Once you start the dishwasher, leave

the dishwasher door shut until it finishes the cycle.

3. Interrupting a Cycle NOTE: Shoutd you need to interrupt a

cycle (to add or remove an item, to add detergent, etc.), it is best to do so within

the first 30 minutes of the cycle.

a) Open the dishwasher door far

enough to expose the control buttons.

b) Press the On/Off button.

SCALD HAZARD: You coutd be seriously scalded if you open the

dishwasher door quickly during a wash or rinse cycle. Do not fully open the dishwasher door for at

least 10 seconds or until water noises stop.

c) Wait at least ten seconds or until

water noises stop before opening the dishwasher door.

d) To resume the cycle, press the On/

Off button and shut the dishwasher door.

4. Canceling or Changing a Cycle a) Open the dishwasher door far

enough to expose the control buttons.

b) To cancel or change a cycle, press and hold for three seconds the two buttons labeled "Cancel Drain" as

shown in Figure 19.

Figure 19

o_ CancelDrain_ ®

c) Wait approximately one minute, then

press the On/Off button

d) You may now begin a new cycle.

Dishware Drying

NOTE: Check the Dishwasher Options

section of this manual for information on the Additional Drying Heat option.

At the end of the cycle the dishwasher

wiII stop and a period of condensation drying will folIow. After 12 - 15 minutes of drying,

,, The CycIe Completion SJgnaI wJJJ

sound,

,, the "Sanitized" symboI will appear

(except in the Rinse and HoId cycle).

NOTE: If your household water supply

is too hot, your dishwasher's heating time may be reduced and the "Sanitized"

light may not illuminate. Your Bosch Dishwasher Installation Manual has

information on the recommended temperature for your household hot water

supply.

NOTE: To accelerate and enhance

drying, open the dishwasher door, pull the top rack a few inches out of the

dishwasher, and prop the dishwasher door against the top rack.

- The "Sanitized" Indicator The Sanitized Indicator is a symbol that

appears on the display as shown in Figure 20.

When the Figure 20

"Sanitized" symbol appears, it means

that the dishware and kitchenware

that was just washed has been

sanitized according to the

requirements of the Nationai Sanitation Foundation (NSF). For more information on NSF certification, go to the Wash Cycle Information section of this manual.

- The Cycle Completion Signal This Cycle Completion Signal is a tone

that sounds when your Bosch dishwasher finishes washing and drying

your dishes. You can either disabie the tone, or you can set it at one of two

volumes (your dishwasher leaves our factory with the tone set on the lower

volume).

To change the Cycle Completion

Signal Volume:

a) Open the dishwasher door far

enough to expose the control buttons.

b) Press and hold down the Delay

Start Button, then press and hold the

On/Off button. When the tone begins to sound and the display shows a 0, 1, or

2, reiease the buttons.

c) Press the Delay Start button untiI

the tone is either at the desired volume or is sJIenL The dispIay will show a 0

(silent), 1, or 2 (loudest) for the volume level.

d) Press the On/Off Button, e) Shut the dishwasher door, The

Cycle Completion Signal is now set, and you may wash your dishes as usual.

- Additional Drying Heat With this option you can raise the

temperature of the rinse water, which will resuIt in better and faster drying.

a) Press and hold the left "Cancel

Drain" button as shown in Figure 19, then press and hoId the On/Off button.

When the LED display shows a "0" or

a "1", release both buttons. The light above the left "CanceI Drain" button wJJJ

begin to flash.

b)To enable the Additiona! Drying

Heat, press the left "Cancel Drain" button until the LED display shows a "1".

c)To disable the Additiona! Drying

Heat, press the left "Cancel Drain" button untJI the LED display shows a "0".

d)Press the On/Off button. The light

above the left "Cancel Drain" button wJJJ stop flashing. You may now wash

dishes as usual.

Unloading the Dishwasher

1. General Guidelines

a) Unload the bottom rack first. b) UnIoad the silverware basket(s).

They are easiIy removed for unloading.

c) Unload the top rack. d) If the Extra Tall Item Sprinkler was

installed, return the dishwasher to its normal condition (see the Loading Extra

Tall Items instructions in the "Loading the Dishwasher" section of this manuai).

CARE AND tVIAJNTENANCE

Maintenance Tasks

Certain areas of your Bosch

dishwasher require occasional maintenance. The maintenance tasks

are easy to do and wil! ensure continued superior performance from your Bosch dishwasher. These tasks are:

,, Winterizing Your Bosch Dishwasher ,, Wiping up Spills and Splash-out

,, Clean the Stainless SteeI Inner Door

and Tub ,, Check/Clean the Spray Arm Nozzles ,, Check/Clean the Filter System

,, Clean the Exterior Door Panel ,, Clean the Door Gasket

2. Winterizing Your Bosch

Dishwasher

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

ifyourdishwasherwillbeunusedfor anextendedperiodoftimeinalocation thatexperiencesfreezingtemperatures (e.g,inaholidayhomeorthrougha vacationperiod),youmustdraina!Ithe

waterfromthedishwasher'sinterior.

a) Turn off the water supply. b) Disconnect the drain hose, and

allow your dishwasher to completely drain into a bucket or other appropriate receptacle.

1. Wiping Up Spills and SpJash-out Water may occasionally splash out of

your Bosch dishwasher, especially if you interrupt a cycle or open the dishwasher door during a cycle. To avoid floor damage and possible mold growth, do

not allow wet areas to remain around or under the dishwasher.

3. Check/Clean the Stainless Steel Inner Door and Tub

a) Clean the outer edges of the inside

door panel regularly to remove debris that might collect there from normal !oading.

b) if spots begin to appear on the

stainless steel tub or inner door, make sure the rinse agent reservoir is full.

4. Check/Clean the Spray Arm Nozzles

Occasionally check the spray arms to

ensure that the spray nozzles are unobstructed. You must remove the

spray arms to check them for obstruction.

c) Remove the spray arm as shown in

Figure 22.

Figure 22

d) Look for obstruction in the spray

nozzles.

e) If the spray nozzles need cleaning,

flush them under running water.

- To reinstall the top spray arm: t) Return the top spray arm to its

installed position.

g) Return the locking nut to its

installed position and turn it 1/8 turn clockwise.

h) Return the top rack to the top rack

roller guides.

- To remove the bottom spray arm: i) Remove the empty bottom rack from

the dishwasher tub.

/} Grasp and lift the bottom spray arm

as shown in Figure 23.

Figure 23

- To Remove the Large Object Trap/Cylinder FHter Assembly:

a) Remove the bottom rack. b) Grasp the assembly as shown in

Figure 24, and turn it counterclockwise 1/4 turn.

Figure 24

c) Lift out the assembly as shown in

Figure 25.

Figure 25

- To remove the top spray arm: a) Remove the empty top rack from the

dishwasher.

b) Turn the rack upside-down. The top

spray arm is held in position by a locking nut as shown in Figure 21A. Turn the !ocking nut counterclockwise 1/8 turn and remove it, as shown in Figure 21B to release the spray arm.

Figure 21

k) Look for obstruction in the spray

nozzles.

/) If the spray nozzles need cleaning,

flush them under running water.

- To reinstall the bottom spray arm: m) Return the bottom spray arm to its

installed position and press it so that it snaps into place.

n) Return the bottom rack to its

installed position.

5. Check/Chart the FHter System Your Bosch dishwashers has a filter

system that is made up of a Large Object Trap/Cylinder Filter assembly, a Fine Filter, and a Micro Filter. The filter system

is located on the dishwasher floor and is easily accessible.

During normal use the filter system is

self-cleaning, but you should occasionally inspect it for foreign obiects and ciean it when necessary.

d) Carefully examine the assembly, if you find debris in the Large Obiect Trap, turn it upside-down and gently tap it on a surface such as a countertop to dislodge and remove the debris. Flush the Cylinder Filter clean by holding it

under running water.

- To Remove the Fine Fitter and the Micro Filter:

e) Lift the Fine Filter from the dishwasher floor as shown in Figure 26 and flush it clean by holding it under

running water.

Figure 26

CARE AND MAJNTENANCE...cont. SELF HELP

- To reinstall the filter system: t) Return the Fine Filter to its installed

9osition

g) Place the Large Object Trap/Fine

FiIter Assembly into its instaIled position in the dishwasher floor.

h) Turn the ring handle clockwise 1/4

turn until it is Iocked. The arrow on the ring handle and the arrow on the Fine

Filter should point to each other, as shown by the circle in Figure 27.

Figure 27

i) Gently pull the ring handle to ensure

that the Assembly is locked into pIace.

SELF HELP

Dishwashers may occasionally exhibit

problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. The

following information may help you with a dishwasher probIem without your having to caIIa repair person.

Dishes do not dry

The rinse agent dispenser may be empty. Check the rinse-aid dispenser and refiII it if necessary. Dishware drying can be accelerated and enhanced by opening the dishwasher door slightly and propping it open with the top rack.

indicator Jight(s} do not come on

A fuse may have blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Check the fuse or circuit breaker at your fuse box/breaker box and repiace the fuse or reset the breaker if necessary.

Dishwasher does not start

The dishwasher door may not be

properly shut. Make certain the dishwasher door is shut and latched.

Water not pumped from dishwasher

Make certain the drain hose isn't

kinked, clogged, or improperly installed. Make certain a portion of the drain hose

is at least 20 inches above the dishwasher's enclosure floor (see the

InstalIation Manual). Filters may be clogged. Make certain the fiIter system isn't clogged (see the Care and Maintenance section of this manual). The kitchen sink drain may be clogged; you may need a pIumber rather than a

serviceman for the dishwasher. If an air gap is installed at sink, it may be

clogged.

Detergent dispenser cover wilt not shut

You may not be correctly shutting the

detergent dispenser cover, or a cycle was not finished and should be cancelled. Go

to the Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent section of this manual for instructions on

shutting the detergent dispenser cover. Go to the Operating the Dishwasher

section of this manual for instructions on canceling a cycle.

6. Clean the Exterior Door Panel

POSSIBLE DISHWASHER DAMAGE: Your dishwasher's exterior

door panemcan be damaged if you try

to c_ean it with harsh chemicals,

abrasive cleaners, scouring pads (metal or plastic}, or abrasive cmoths/ paper towems. Do not use harsh chemicams, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads (metaBor plastic}, or abrasive c_oths/paper towems to clean

your dishwasher's exterior door panel

- Colored Doors a) Use only a soft cloth that is lightly

dampened with soapy water.

- Stainless Stee! Doors b) Use a soft cloth with a non-abrasive

cleaner (preferably a liquid spray) made for cleaning stainless steel. For the best results, apply the stainless steel cleaner to the cloth, then wipe the surface.

7. Clean the Door Gasket

c) Regularly clean the door gasket

with a damp cloth to remove food

)articles and other debris.

Dishwasher runs a long time

If the dishwasher completes the cycle, but the run time seems exceptionally long, it may be due to cold incoming water. Before starting the dishwasher, open the hot water faucet at the sink

nearest the dishwasher. Run the water untJIit runs hot, then turn off the water

and start the dishwasher.

Machine cycte does not advance to rinse

NOTE: The Installation Manual that came with your Bosch dishwasher will

help you with the following instructions.

The water supply line may be shut off. Check the water supply valve and open it

if it's shut.

White spots Jeft on dishes

More rinse agent is needed. Go to the

Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent section of this manual for instructions on

increasing the amount of rinse agent dispensed.

Streaks on glassware

Too much rinse agent is being dispensed. Go to the Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent section of this manuat for instructions on decreasing the amount of rinse agent dispensed.

Rattling noises

Utensils may not be properly arranged.

Suds in dishwasher

You may have used the wrong type of dishwashing detergent. Use only automatic dishwasher detergents.

Unsatisfactory washing resuffs

, Incorrect amount of detergenL , Utensils incorrectly arranged or rack

overloaded.

,, Spray arm rotation blocked by

utensils.

,, Spray arm nozzles need cleaning. ,, Filters not properly fitted into position.

,, Unsuitable cycle selected.

WASH CYCLE UNFORMATUON

NOTE: Cycle duration and water consumption depend UargeUyupon househoUd water temperature and wash Uoad, factors over which Bosch has no control Therefore, the times and quantities in this charts are approximate.

Power

Scrub

Regular

Wash

Delicate/

Econo

Plus

Cycle lime

(in minutes)

Water Minimum 6.4 4.4 3.7 1.3

Consumption

in gallons Maximum 8.8 7.6 3.7 1.3

Water Minimum 24.3 16.8 13.8 4.8

Consumption

in liters Maximum

Wash Temp 2F Rinse Temp _F

136 108 87 9

33.3

160 _ 161 _

28.8

140-° 155_

13.8

120 -° 155 _

Rinse &

Hold

4.8

Incomi ng lncomi ng

THE NSF SYMBOL

A dishwasher or a dishwasher cycle that has the NSF symboi has been certified by the Nationai Sanitation Foundation (NSF) to meet very strict requirements of wash time and water temperature to ensure dishware and kitchenware sanitization. These

requirements are explained in the document ANSI/NSF 184, Residential Dishwashers. More information on NSF Certification is available at the NSF website, http://www.nsfconsumer.org/home/appliances.asp.

Your Bosch dishwasher is NSF certified. The Bosch dishwasher cycles that are NSF certified are Power Scrub Plus, Regular Wash, and Delicate/Econo. When these cycles are complete, the "Sanitized" indicator on your dishwasher control panel will

illuminate.

NOTE: If your household water supply is too hot, your dishwasher's heating time may be reduced and the "Sanitized" light or

symbol may not illuminate. Your Bosch Dishwasher Installation Manuat has information on the recommended temperature for

,our household hot water supply.

STATEMENT OF WAF{RANTUES - BOSCH DUSHWASHERS

The warranties provided by BSH Home Appliances ("Bosch")in thisStatement of Warrantiesapply onlyto Bosch Dishwashers sold to the firstusing purchaser by Bosch orits authorized deabrs, retaibrs, or serqce centers in the United Sates or Canada,The Warranties provided herein are not transferrabb, TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE, CONTACT THE NEAREST BOSCH

AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER OR CALL 1-800-944-2904 OR WRITE BSH HOME APPLIANCES CORR DIRECTLY AT

5551 McFADDEN AVENUE, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92649, BE SURE TO PROVIDE YOUR DISHWASHER'S MODEL, SERIAL NUMBER, PURCHASE DATE,AND THE SELLER'S NAME AND ADDRESS,

*Dateof installationshall refer to the earlierof the date the dishwasher is installedor ten business days afterthe deliverydate, 1 Year Fu!l Limited Warranty from Date of Installation*: Bosch will repair or replace any component partthat proves defective under conditions of normal home use free of charge, laborand shipping costs included, Repair service must be performed by an

Authorized Bosch Sewice Center (All cosmetic defects must be reportedwithin 30 days of installation), 2 Year Limited Warranty from Date of Installation*: Bosch will provide replacement partsfree of charge for any component part

that proves defective under conditions of normal home use, labor charges excluded, 5 Year Limited Warranty on Ebctronics from Date of installation*: Boschwiii repairor replace any microprocessor orprinted

circuit boards that prove defective under conditions of normalhome use duringthe second through the fifth year from the date of

installation, labor charges excluded,

5 Year Limited Warranty from Date of installation*: Boschwiii replacethe upper or lower dish rack (excluding rack components) free of charge, ifthe rack proves defective in materialsor workmanship under conditions of normal home use during the second through the fifth year, labor charges excluded,

Lifetime Warranty against Stainless SteeJ Rust Through from Date of instaHatiom Bosch wiii replace your dish- washer with the same model or a current model that is equivalent or better in functionality if the inner liner should rust through under conditions of normal home use, labor charges excluded, Bosch will replace the stainless steel door of any dishwasher if the door should rust through under conditions of normal home use, labor charges excluded,

EXCLUSIONS: This warranty does not cover service calls or repairs to correct the installation of the dishwasher, to

provide instructions on the use of your dishwasher, to replace fuses or to correct plumbing or the electric wiring in your

home or to repair any dishwasher the use of which was in a manner other than what is normal and customary for home

use, in addition, the warranties provided in this Statement exclude any defects or damage arising from accident, altera- tion, misuse, abuse, improper installation, unauthorized service work, external forces beyond Bosch's control, such as fire, flood, and other acts of God, or installation not in accordance with local electrical or plumbing codes, Labor charges

incurred in the repair or replacement of any dishwasher more than one year from date of installation shall not be covered

by this warranty, Any and all replaced and/or repaired parts shall assume the identity of the original for purposes of the applicable warranty period,

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THiS WARRANTY iS iN LiEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND iMPLiED WARRANTIES, iNCLUDiNG THE iMPLiED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICU°

LAR PURPOSE, BOSCH DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSiBiLiTY FOR iNCiDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES

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