Bosch SHE7PT52UC/02, SHE7PT55UC/03, SHE7PT56UC/02, SHP7PT55UC/01, SHX7PT55UC/02 Owner’s Manual
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Dishwasher
Lave Vaisselle
en Operating instructions
fr Guide d'Utilisation
9000838753 Rev. A (9302)
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:
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or
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Important Safety Instructions ............................................ 3-5
Dishwasher Components .................................................... 5-6
Dishware Materials ............................................................ 6-7
Loading the Dishwasher ..................................................... 7-8
Loading the Silverware Basket .............................................. 9
Rack Accessories ............................................................. 9-11
Adding Detergent, Rinse Aid and Salt ............................. 11-14
Dishwasher Cycles and Options .......................................... 15
Wash Cycle Information ...................................................... 16
Operating the Dishwasher .............................................. 17-19
Care and Maintenance .................................................... 20-21
Self Help ........................................................................ 22-25
Customer Service ............................................................... 25
Statement of Limited Product Warranty ......................... 26-27
1-800-944-2904
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Irvine, CA 92614
Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: Please
READ and SAVE this information
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 dish-
washer covered in this manual unless you are certain the electrical
supply has been correctly installed or the dishwasher has been prop-
erly grounded.
Never use harsh chemicals to clean your dishwasher. Some chloride-
containing 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.
Never use steam cleaning products to clean your dishwasher. The
manufacturer will not be liable for the possible damages or conse-
quences.
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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, or serious =njury, 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
terminal or lead on the dishwasher. See the Installation Instruc-
tions included with this dishwasher for more information on elec-
trical 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. Hydro-
gen 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 Protect your dishwasher from the elements. Protect against freez-
ing to avoid possible damage to the fill valve. Damage caused by
freezing is not covered by the warranty. 4
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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 appli-
ance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding con-
ductor.
• 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.
Dishwasher Components
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SHE8PT55UC
SHP7PT55UC
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* "x" can be any number or letter
Toprack
3rd Rack
Top rack
spray arm
Bottom rack
spray arm
Bottomrack
Detergent
dispenser
Filter system
Silverware
basket
Rinse aid
dispenser
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 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 immedi-
ately.
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 parti-
cles, 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.
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. Load these items on the
left side of the dishwasher.
Unloading the Dishwasher
When unloading the dishwasher it is best to unload the bottom rack first.
Next, unload the silverware basket followed by the top rack.
)roducts bags, packing materials or anything other than normal,
safe dishware and kitchenware.
Suggested Loading Pattern
Top Rack Bottom Rack
3rd Rack
Additional Loading Pattern
Top Rack Bottom Rack
3rd Rack
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 the, do not nest to ether.
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 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 versatil-
ity. 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 Duo-Flex Silverware Basket
The basket lid may also be snapped to the handle in
order to leave the basket open.
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 re-
lease from notch. Push folding tine downward to
desired position as shown in Figure 1.
1- salad fork
2- teaspoon
3- dinner fork
4- knife
5 - tablespoon
6 - serving spoon
7 - serving fork
Figure 1
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.
3 To raise the rack, hold the basket on the sides
of the upper rack and lift up.
3rd Rack
The 3rd Rack horizontally positions knives, spatu-
las and other oversized tools for improved clean-
ing and easier loading and unloading. Arrange
cutlery in 3rd Rack as illustrated in Figure 3.
Plastic Item Clips
Light-weight plastic accessories (cups, lids, etc.) can
be held securely bythe plastic item clips. See Figure 4.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
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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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 posi-
tion, 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 and 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 6.
Note: Keep the vent on the tub's right side clear by plac-
ing tall items such as plastic cutting boards and tall
baking sheets on the bottom rack's left side or center.
To avoid dishwasher damage, do not reinstall the
top rack without removing the Extra Tall Item Sprin-
kler.
Figure 6
Adding Detergent, Rinse Aid and Salt
Detergent
Use only detergent specifically designed for dishwashers. For best
results, use fresh powdered dishwashing detergent or detergent tabs.
To avoid dishwasher damage, do not use hand dishwashing products in
your dishwasher.
To avoid dishwasher damage, do not use too much detergent if your water is
soft. Usingtoo 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 (15ml) of detergent will clean most
loads. The detergent dispenser cup has lines that measure detergent to 1
tablespoon (15ml) and 1.75 tablespoons (25ml). 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
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.
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Adding Detergent
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) will clean most loads.
• Do not over fill the detergent dispenser.
• When using detergent tabs, lay them such
that they do not come in contact with the
cover.
To Close
• Place finger as shown in Figure 8.
• Slide door closed and press down firmly
until it clicks.
To Open
• Push the button as shown in Figure 9.
Cover will slide open.
Table 1 - Recommended Detergent Amount
Figure 7
3 TbsP: MaX:
_//2 Tbsp: (25 ml)
_1,_/1 Tbsp. (15 ml)
Figure 8
45ml 45ml 25-45ml
Heavy (3tbsp) (3tbsp) (1.75-3tbsp)
Auto
Glass
Normal
Express (1.75tbsp) (1-1.75tbsp) (ltbsp)
Rinse none none none
25-45ml 25ml 15-25ml
(1.75-3tbsp) (1.75tbsp) (1-1.75tbsp)
25ml 15-25ml 15ml
(1.75tbsp) (1-1.75tbsp) (ltbsp)
25-45ml 25ml 15-25ml
(1.75-3tbsp) (1.75tbsp) (1-1.75tbsp)
25ml 15-25ml 15ml
Figure 9
Figure 10
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 "Add Rinse Aid" indicator light. If
this light is on, you need to refill the rinse aid dis-
penser by following the directions below.
Adding Rinse Aid
1 Add liquid rinse aid to the dispenser until it is full (see Figure 10).
2 Close the lid. Lid must be fully closed until it clicks in order to
seal.
3 Wipe up any excess rinse aid that may have puddled when the dis-
penser reservoir is full.
The indicator light will go out a few moments after the dishwasher door is shut.
See below for instruction on how to adjust the amount of rinse aid dispensed.
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Setting the amount of rinse aid used
The amount of rinse aid dispensed can be set from "r:00" to "r:06".
1 Press the l,On/Off] button.
2 Hold down the "A" button (see page 17) 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:04" = medium/high setting
"r:01" = lowest setting "r:05" = high setting
"r:02" = low setting "r:06" = highest setting
"r:03" = medium setting
5 Press [Start] to save the setting.
Note: Using rinse aid and setting the dispenser to "r:O0" may result in longer
cycle times.
Salt
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:O0" to "H:07". Salt is not required at H:O0 (this is the default factory
setting). The amount of salt required depends on the degree of hardness of
your tap water. See Hard Water and your Dishwasher Table on next page.
To use the provided water hardness test strip see below.
1 Hold down the "A" button (see page 17) and press [START] until
the display indicates "d:00".
2 Release both buttons. Press the "C" button to select the desired
setting.
3 Save the selected setting by pressing I'START].
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Hard Water and your Dishwasher
Your water hardness ]eve] 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 stnp (if purchasing a diffei_ent test strip, follow manufacturers insh_ctions).
Step 1 - Run the water at the kitchen sink for 5 minutes.
Step 2 - Dip the end of the test strip with the coloi'ed 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 detemrtne the Dishwasher Water Softener setting.
Step 4 - Adjust the dishwasher Water Softener setting. Consult your Use and Care manual for details.
Step 5 - If I_uired, 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
=ullchased Test Strips May have a Different Scale)
I I II II II II H:00 No
| I _1 I_ lmlll H:01 Yes 117 152 7 8 7 8
Dishwasher Add salt to
Water Softener dishwasher salt
setting chamber
H:02 Yes 153 188 9 10 9 10
H:03 Yes 189 223 11 13 11 12
H:04 Yes 224 294 14 17 13 16
H:05 Yes 295 383 18 22 17 21
H:06 Yes 384 544 23 31 22 30
H:07 Yes 545 890 32 52 31 50
Water Hardness Conversion Char[ (Only necessary if
you purchase a different Test Strip)
uDrn Grainsiaallon (aDal °dH
0 116 0 6 0 6
Refill the salt container, using a funnel to pour, Figure l:L
right before turning on the unit to ensure that
salt overflow is immediately washed away. This
prevents corrosion. See Figure 11.
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 dis-
placed and runs out.
4 Refill with salt as soon as the salt refill indicator is lit.
Warning: Never fill the salt dispenser with detergent. It will destroy the
water softening system. To prevent corrosion, refill with salt and imme-
diately begin any cycle.
Note: Refill salt only when the "Refill Salt" LED or the salt refill symbol is lit
(model dependent).
Do not use salt tablets or any salt other than dishwasher water softening
salt.
For more information about ordering salt please contact Customer Service.
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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 moreprone to etching due to glassmanufacturing processes.
Normal: Thoroughly cleans a full load of normally soiled dishes.
Note: TheEnergy Guide Label was based on this soil sensing cycle with all available
options turned off. As prescribed in the energy test procedure, the unit wastested
without any Rinse Aid in the Rinse Aid dispenser. A single dose of detergent was
usedin theDetergent Dispenser, with no detergent used in theprewash. For models
with a 3rd rack, the test was conducted with the upper rack in the middle position.
Express: Cleans lightly soiled dishes and reduces overall wash time.
Use this cycle to clean glasses and dessert dishware 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.
SpeedPerfect'M: 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 con-
sumption 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 Nom-
ral 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 mea-
sures 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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Wash Cycle Information
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 tempera-
ture. The "Smart Control" makes decisions that can cause the cycle time and
water usage to adjust intermittently. Wash cycle times are based on 120°F
water supply. If your household water supply is different than 120°F, your
dishwasher's cycle times may be impacted.
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 indi-
rectly, to imply that all cycles have passed sanitization performance tests.
Table 2 - Wash Cycle Information
cycle 110-135 105-129 130-135
time rain rain rain
water 18.6-24.2 L 13.1-24.5 L 9.3-14.5 L 8.8-20.8 L 10.5 L 4.1 L
cons. 4.9-6.4 gal 3.5-6.5 gal 2.5-3.8 gal 2.4-5.5 gal 2.8 gal 1.1 gal
wash 66-71°C 53-66°C 45-50°C 45-55°C 45°C
temp. 150.160o F 127.150o F 113.122o F 113.131o F 113o F incoming
rinse 72°C 67°C 62°C 60-69°C 50°C
temp. 162°F 153o F 144o F 140.156o F 122o F incoming
cycle 95-110 min 75-90 min 60-70 min 95-105min n/a n/a
time
water 16.3-20.5 L 16.1-20 L 13.3 L 16.6-21.1 L
cons. 4.3-5.5 gal 4.3-5.3 gal 3.5 gal 4.4-5.6 gal
cycle 115 min 95-105 min 75-80 min 90-99 min n/a n/a
time
water 17.9 L 10.2-16.5 L 9.3-12.5 L 10.8-13.9 L
cons. 4.8 gal 2.7-4.4 gal 2.5--3.3 gal 2.8-3.7 gal
cycle 105-110 100-120
time rain rain
water 18.6-24.2 L 13.1-24.5 L 8.8-20.8 L
cons. 4.9-6.4 gal 3.5-6.5 gal 2.4-5.5 gal
130-150 125-150 135-155
cycle time min min n/a min n/a n/a
water 18.6-24.2 L 13.1-24.5 L 8.8-20.8 L
cons. 4.9-6.4 gal 3.5-6.5 gal 2.4-5.5 gal
90-105 rain n/a n/a n/a
80-85 min 30 min 9 min
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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.
Buttonsaresensitiveandshouldbetouchedgently.Avoidanygreaseorfoodparticalsrest-
ingon thebuttonsastheycouldactivatethe dishwasher.Wipingandcleaningcanalsoacti-
vatethedishwasher.Forbest results,usebare,cleanhandswhentouchingthebuttons.
NOTICE: Use caution when opening door during a running cycle. Hot water may
splashout. Open door slowly.
Start the dishwasher
1 Press the [On/Off] button. The LED of the last selected cycle flashes.
2 Select a cycle and desired options and press [Start].
Cancel a cycle
$ Press and hold the [Start] button for approximately 3 seconds until the
display reads "0:01".
2 Wait about $ minute while the dishwasher drains.
3 Open the door and press the [On/Off] button.
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