Bosch SHE4AM, SHX5AL, SHE5AL, SHX3AM, SHE5AM User Manual 2

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YOUR LIFE. OUR INSPIRATION.
9000421703 Rev A 01/09
DISHWASHER USE AND CARE MANUAL
MODEL: SHE4AM, SHE5AM, SHX3AM, SHE5AL, SHX5AL, SHX6AP
GUIDE D’ENTRETIEN ET D’UTILISATION DU LAVE-VAISSELLE
MODEL: SHE4AM, SHE5AM, SHX3AM, SHE5AL, SHX5AL, SHX6AP
MANUAL DE USO Y CUIDADO PARA LAVADORA DE PLATOS
MODEL: SHE4AM, SHE5AM, SHX3AM, SHE5AL, SHX5AL, SHX6AP
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Thank you for selecting a Bosch dishwasher. You have joined the many consumers who demand quiet and superior performance from their
dishwashers.
This manual was written with your safety and convenience in mind, and the information contained herein is very important. We highly
recommend that you read this manual before you use your dishwasher for the rst time.
To learn even more about your dishwasher and available accessories, as well as many other top-quality Bosch appliances, visit our website at
www.boschappliances.com.
Please contact us if you have any questions or comments. Call 1-800-944-2904, or write to:
BSH Home Appliances, Corp.
5551 McFadden Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Enjoy!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................................................................................................................3
Dishwasher Components ........................................................................................................................................................................4
Dishwasher Features and Options ........................................................................................................................................................4-5
Dishware Materials .................................................................................................................................................................................6
Preparing and Loading the Dishware ...................................................................................................................................................6-8
Dishware Preparation ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Loading the Dishwasher ...............................................................................................................................................................6-8
Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent ....................................................................................................................................................9-10
Wash Cycles and Options .....................................................................................................................................................................10
Operating the Dishwasher ............................................................................................................................................................... 11-13
Operating the SHX3AM ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Operating the SHE5AM .................................................................................................................................................................12
Operating the SHE4AM .................................................................................................................................................................13
Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................................................14-16
Detailed Wash Cycle Information/Sanitized ...........................................................................................................................................16
Self Help .........................................................................................................................................................................................17-19
Customer Service ................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Statement of Warranties .......................................................................................................................................................................21
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NOTICE
Never use steam cleaning products to clean your dishwasher. The manufacturer will not be liable for possible damages or conse-
quences.
Never use harsh chemicals to clean your dishwasher. Some chloride-containing cleaning products can damage your dishwasher
and may present health hazards!
It is highly recommended for the end use consumer 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 speak with your installer for more
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 on the following pages.
Severe product damage and/or injury could result from the use of unqualied service technicians or non-original replacement parts.
All repairs must be performed by a qualied service technician using only original equipment factory replacement parts.
Electrical shock or re could result if the electrical supply for the dishwasher covered in this manual is incorrectly installed or if the
dishwasher has been improperly grounded. Do not use the dishwasher covered in this manual if you are not certain the electrical
supply has been correctly installed or the dishwasher has been properly grounded.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, or serious injury, observe
the following:
Important Safety Instructions - Save This Information
This appliance must be grounded to a metal, permanent wir-
ing system, or an equipment grounding conductor must be
run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equip-
ment grounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher. See the
Installation Instructions included with this dishwasher for
more information on electrical requirements.
Use this dishwasher only for its intended function, which is
the washing of household dishware and kitchenware.
This dishwasher is provided with Installation Instructions
and this Use and Care Manual. Read and understand all
instructions before using the dishwasher.
Use only detergents or rinsing agents recommended for use in
a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of children.
When loading items to be washed:
- Locate sharp items so that 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 on, or stand on the door or dish racks of the
dishwasher.
To reduce the 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 legal responsibility of the parents or legal guardians to
ensure that they are instructed in safe practices by qualied
persons.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in
a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or
more. Hydrogen gas is explosive. Before using a dishwasher
that is connected to a hot water system that has been unused
for two weeks or longer, turn on all hot water faucets and let
the water ow from each for several minutes. This will release
any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is explosive, do
not smoke or use an open ame during this time.
Remove the door to the washing compartment when remov-
ing an old dishwasher from service or discarding.
To avoid oor damage and possible mold growth, do not allow
wet areas to remain around or under the dishwasher.
Protect your dishwasher from the elements. Protect against
freezing to avoid possible damage to the ll valve. Damage
caused by freezing is not covered by the warranty.
When you dispose your old appliance make sure you remove
the door or disable the latch.
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Dishwasher Components
Top Rack
Spray Arm
Bottom Rack
Bottom Rack
Spray Arm
Detergent
Dispenser
Model/Serial Number Label
Silverware Basket
Top Rack
Vent
Filter System
(in dishwasher
oor)
Rinse Agent
Dispenser
Dishwasher Features and Options
Noise Reduction System: A two-pump motor system, the Suspension Motor™, and insulation make this dishwasher one of
the quietest in North America.
Nylon Coated Racks: Eliminate cuts and nicks, and have a ve-year warranty.
Flow-Through Heater™: Heats water to a temperature of up to 160°F.
Condensation Drying: A high temperature nal rinse, a low temperature stainless steel tub, and the sheeting action of a
rinse agent result in drying that is hygienic, energy efcient, and economical.
Triple Filtration System: Three lters ensure distribution of clean water and protect the main pump and the drain pump
from foreign material.
Door Gasket
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Model Number
SHE5AM
SHX3AM
Control Panel
Design
Audible Cycle
Completion Signal
Clean Light
Rell Rinse Agent
Indicator Light
Sanitize Light
Upper Rack
Flip Tines
Height Adjustable
Upper Rack
Hidden Top
Control
Hidden Top
Control
Hidden Top
Control
Hidden Top
Control
Exposed
Front
Control
no
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
Child Lock Button
Suspension
no
yes
Dishwasher Features and Options
Silverware
Basket
standard
exible
exible
Exposed
Front
Control
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
SHE4AM02
yes
standard
no
SHE4AM12
SHE5AL
SHX5AL
SHX6AP
Exposed
Front
Control
no
no
yes
yes
yes yes
yes
yes
yes
yes yes yes
yes
yes
yes yes
yes
yes yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
standard
standard
standard
Lower Rack
Flip Tines
no
yes
no
no
no no
no
no no
Time Remaining
Indicator
no
no
no
no
no no
no no
yes
OPTIDRY
TM
no
no
no no no no
yes
Extra Dry Heat
yes
yes
yes
yes
Half Load
no
no yes
yes
yes yes yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
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Dishware Materials
NOTE: Before using your dishwasher for the rst time, check the information in this section.
Some items are not dishwasher safe and should be hand-washed; others require special loading.
Contact the item’s manufacturer if you are unsure about the item’s dishwasher suitability.
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 by using a soap-lled steel
wool pad.
China, Crystal, Stoneware: Some hand-painted pieces may discolor, fade, or spot. Hand-
wash these pieces. Position fragile glassware so that it will not topple over or contact other
pieces during the wash cycle.
Glass: Milk glass may yellow.
Non-Stick Coatings: Apply a light coating of vegetable oil to non-stick surfaces after
drying.
Plastics: Make sure the piece is dishwasher safe.
Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver, and Silver Plate: Place these pieces so that they do not
contact dissimilar 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 dishware and kitchenware.
Pewter, Brass, Bronze: Pewter will tarnish. Hand-wash and dry immediately.
Tin: Tin will rust. Hand-wash and dry immediately.
Wood: Wooden bowls, wooden utensils, and wood-handled utensils can crack, warp, and
lose their nish.
Preparing and Loading the Dishware
Dishware Preparation
Do not pre-wash items having loosely-attached soiling. Remove large food particles, bones,
seeds, toothpicks, and excessive grease. Items having burned-on, baked-on or starchy soils
may require pre-treatment.
Loading the Dishwasher
Check the Materials section of this manual if you are unsure about an item’s dishwasher
suitability.
Load only dishwasher-safe items into the dishwasher. Load dishes in the dishwasher racks so
that the insides of bowls, pots, and pans are face downwards. Avoid nesting and contact points
between dishes. Separate items of dissimilar metals.
Loading the Top Rack
Figures 1 and 2 show typical 10 and 12 place load patterns for the top rack.
NOTE: Make sure items do not protrude through the bottom of the racks and block the spray
arms.
NOTICE
To avoid dishwasher damage, do not load the dishwasher with objects such as paper
products, plastic bags, packing materials, or anything other than normal dishware and
kitchenware.
Figure 1
Figure 2
12 place setting top rack
10 place setting top rack
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Figure 5
Figure 6
Do not load the dishwasher with anything other than dishwasher-safe dishware and
kitchenware.
Top Rack Accessories
Top Rack Flip Tines
Flip Tines fold down to make loading the racks easier in some instances. Grasp the tines,
release from notch, and fold the tines downward. When the top rack is loaded, push it into
the dishwasher.
NOTE: When pushing the top rack into the dishwasher, push it until it stops against the back
of the tub so the top rack spray arm will connect to the water supply in the rear of the tub.
Do not push the top rack with the door.
Rack Height Adjustment (select models)
Remove the empty rack by pulling it out of the dishwasher to the point that it can be lifted
upward, as shown in Figure 5. Pull the rack outward and up until the rollers are completely
free of the roller guides. Re-insert the rack with the other set of rollers on the roller guides,
as shown in Figure 6.
Loading the Bottom Rack
Place large items in the bottom rack. Load pots, pans and bowls upside-down. Figures 3 and
4 show typical mixed loads for the bottom rack. Do not block the vent at left side of tub (see
Figure 7)
Bottom Rack Flip Tines
Flip Tines fold down to make loading the racks easier in some instances. Grasp the tines and
fold them downward.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 7
10 place setting bottom rack
12 place setting bottom rack
Do not block vent.
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