Bosch Dishwasher User manual

Category
Dishwashers
Type
User manual
5600 054 012 (8301)
Instructions for Use
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Index
Safety instructions 4. . . . . . . . .
Getting to know your dishwasher 6
Before using your appliance
for the first time 7. . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling with salt 8. . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up the water softener 9
Filling with rinse aid 10. . . . . . . .
Unsuitable dishes 11. . . . . . . . .
Arranging crockery, glasses, etc.
in the dishwasher 12. . . . . . . . . .
Detergents 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening and closing the door 17
Adjusting the appliance 18. . . . .
Programme overview 19. . . . . .
Selecting options/standard settings 20
Maintenance and care 25. . . . . .
Fault finding 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer Service 30. . . . . . . . .
Notes 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Safety instructions
Delivery
Immediately check the packaging and
dishwasher for any damage which may
have been caused in transit. Do not use
a damaged appliance, but consult your
supplier.
Please dispose of packaging material
properly.
The corrugated cardboard consists
mainly of waste paper.
The polystyrene moulded parts have
been foamed without any CFCs.
The polyethylene film (PE) consists
partly of secondary raw material.
The wooden frames (if fitted) are made
of residual wood and are untreated.
The hoops (if fitted) consist of
polypropylene (PP).
Installation
Install and connect the appliance
according to the installation and
assembly instructions.
The dishwasher must NOT be
connected to the power supply during
installation.
Ensure that the protective conductor
system of the domestic electricity
supply has been installed correctly.
Electrical connection conditions must
correspond with the specifications on
the rating plate of the dishwasher.
Built-under and built-in appliances
should always be installed under a
continuous work surface which is
attached to the adjacent cupboards, in
order to ensure that the appliance is
entirely stable.
After the appliance has been installed,
the mains plug should still be easily
accessible.
Not on all models:
The plastic housing on the water input
contains an electrically operated valve.
The connecting wires are inside the
inlet hose. Do not cut through this hose
and do not immerse the plastic housing
in water.
Warning
For safety reasons, if the appliance is not
fitted in a recess, thereby making a side
wall accessible, the door hinge area
should be covered at the side.
(Risk of injury)
Covers are available as optional
accessories from customer services or
specialist stores.
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During normal use
Warning
Knives and other utensils with sharp points
must be loaded in the basket with their
points down or in a horizontal position.
Use the dishwasher solely in a
domestic environment and for its
designated purpose: washing
household tableware and other utensils.
Do not place any heavy objects or
stand on the door when it is open. The
appliance could tip forward.
The water inside the dishwasher is not
suitable for drinking.
Do not use solvents of any kind inside
your dishwasher. They could cause an
explosion.
Open the door very carefully if the
dishwasher is operating. There is a risk
of water squirting out.
If your family includes children
Do not permit small children to play with
or operate the dishwasher.
Keep children away from detergents
and rinse-aids.
Keep small children away from the
open door of the dishwasher. There
could still be some detergent left inside.
If a fault occurs
Repairs or other work on the
dishwasher should only be carried out
by a qualified specialist.
The dishwasher must be disconnected
from the electricity supply before any
repairs or other work are started. Pull
the mains plug out of the wall socket or
switch off at the fuse box. Grasp the
plug to remove it from the socket; do
not tug on the cable. Turn the water off
at the tap.
When disposing of old
appliances
Appliances that have reached the end
of their service life should be rendered
inoperable in order to exclude the
possibility of subsequent accidents. Pull
the mains plug out of the wall socket,
cut through the connecting cable and
disable the door lock.
Take the appliance to a designated
waste disposal centre.
Warning
Children could get locked in the appliance
(risk of suffocation) or get stuck in other
positions.
Therefore: Remove the mains plug, cut the
mains wire and set aside. Damage the
door lock so that the door can no longer
be closed.
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Getting to know your
dishwasher
Diagrams of the control panel and the
interior of the appliance can be found
in the envelope at the front.
Individual positions are referred to in
the text.
Control panel
1 Main switch
2 Door opener
3 Display with buttons (see chapter
“Operating principle, display with
buttons”)
Appliance interior
20
Upper utensils basket
21
Additional cutlery basket * for the
top basket
22
Additional cup rack *
23
Upper spray arm
24
Lower spray arm
25
Dispenser for salt
26
Filters
27
Cutlery basket
28
Lower utensils basket
29
Lock
30
Dispenser for rinse aid with refill
display
31
Detergent dispenser
32
Optical limescale sensor
33
Rating plate
* some models
Operating principle, display
with buttons
Auto Wash
Options Start
The display indicates in clear text the
programmes, options and settings which
are to be selected as well as the
executable operations.
The illuminated arrows identify the buttons
which you can press.
If a button is pressed which is not
indicated by an arrow, a buzzer is emitted.
You can select programmes and settings
by pressing the
and buttons.
You can execute operations which are
displayed in clear text next to the buttons
by pressing the and buttons, i.e.
Press the button: Select options,
Press the button: Start the selected
programme or acknowledge the
selected setting.
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Before using your appliance
for the first time
Before you can use your appliance for the
first time, you must select the language.
When the appliance has been switched
on, the following display is output:
DE EN FR NL IT EL
Deutsch Ok
“Deutsch” is displayed and the
language code DE flashes. If you would
like to select another language, depress
repeatedly
or until the code of the
desired language flashes.
Acknowledge the selected language
with “ok”
.
All subsequent clear text displays will now
be displayed in the selected language.
Incorrect language set
Return to language selection:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Switch on the appliance, holding
down the main switch until the display
is lit.
3. Select the language and acknowledge.
Providing operating materials
To operate the dishwasher you will require
salt (only for appropriate water
hardness, see chapter “Adjusting
the softening system”),
rinse aid,
detergent.
Only use products which are suitable
for the dishwasher.
Before using the appliance for the first time
and after selecting the language, fill with
salt (if required) and rinse aid and adjust
the softening system. Proceed as
described in the chapters “Filling with salt”,
“Filling with rinse aid” and “Adjusting the
softening system”.
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Filling with salt
Note
If the degree of hardness of your
tap water corresponds with value
on the appliance (see chapter
“Adjusting the softening
system”), it is not necessary to fill
the dispenser with salt, as salt is
not used during operation of the
dishwasher. Salt is required for
values to .
During the washing process the salt is
automatically washed into the softener
and dissolves the calcification.
The calcareous solution is pumped out of
the dishwasher. The softening system is
then reset to standby.
This regeneration sequence does not
function until the salt has dissolved in the
water.
When the appliance is switched on,
low salt is indicated by “Refill salt”. (This
display is no longer indicated as soon as
you have set the value for the softening
system to
).
Open the screw cap on the dispenser
25 .
Before switching on the appliance for
the first time, pour approx. 1 litre of
water into the salt dispenser.
Use the enclosed salt filler.
Use the enclosed salt filler.
Refill with salt (do not use edible salt)
until the salt dispenser is full (max. 1.5 kg).
When the salt dispenser is being refilled,
water is displaced and drains away.
Therefore always refill the salt dispenser
immediately before switching on the
dishwasher (to prevent corrosion). As a
result, the overflowing salt solution will be
immediately diluted and rinsed out. Then
remove salt residue from the filler area and
screw on the dispenser cover, ensuring
that it is not fitted askew.
As soon as the salt concentration is
adequately high, the “Refill salt” display
goes out.
If you do not want to wait for the display
to go out before washing, acknowledge
that salt has been added by pressing the
“Acknowledge” button
.
If you do not want to add any salt at the
moment, you can skip the “Refill salt”
display by pressing the “Acknowledge”
button
.
Do not pour detergent into the
container for special salt. This
would destroy the water
softener.
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Setting up the water
softener
In order to provide satisfactory rinsing
results, the dishwasher requires soft water,
i.e., containing little or no lime, otherwise
water stains will be left behind on the
dishes and interior containers.
If the tap water exceeds a certain level of
hardness, it must be softened, i.e.,
decalcified, so that it can be used in the
dishwasher.
This is achieved by adding a special salt
to the water softener inside the
dishwasher.
The water softener, that is the required
amount of salt, is set up according to how
hard the tap water is.
The limescale absorption capacity of the
water softening system is limited. When
the water softening system is exhausted, it
must be regenerated, i.e. refreshed with
salt.
The optical limescale sensor determines
the degree of hardness and controls the
water softening system when “Hardness
auto” is selected.
The “Hardness auto” factory setting does
not require any adjustments when the
appliance is switched on for the first time
or if the water hardness varies.
If you would nevertheless like to set
the water softening system manually,
proceed as follows:
Find out the degree of hardness of your
tap water. Your water supply company
or customer service will assist you.
Switch on the appliance with the main
switch
1 . The main menu is
displayed (if switching on the appliance
for the first time, only when a language
has been selected and dispensers
have been filled with salt (if required)
and rinse aid).
Auto Wash
Options Start
Press the “Options” button until the
“Hardness auto” setting is displayed.
Using the buttons or , select the
set value between 0 and 7 which
corresponds with the degree of
hardness of your tap water in the
following table. “Hardness auto”
has been preset at the factory.
Press the button. The set value has
been saved and you are returned to the
Start menu.
If the set value is “0”, the water softening
system is switched off. A low salt level will
not
be displayed.
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Filling with rinse aid
Rinse aid is used in washing mode to
ensure that glasses are sparkling and
utensils are stain-free.
When the appliance is switched on, low
rinse aid level is indicated by ”Refill rinse
aid”. You can add rinse aid either when the
appliance door is completely open or – for
a more comfortable posture – when the
door is half open.
Open the rinse aid dispenser 30 by
pressing the button on the dispenser
cover and open the cover. When the
door is half open, also pull out the
hinged filling aid until it locks into
position.
Add rinse aid slowly and do not overfill.
Adequate rinse aid has been added
when the door is completely open and
the level indicator on the dispenser is
dark and the “Refill rinse aid” display is
no longer lit.
Close the cover on the dispenser until
it ”clicks” into position. If required, the
filling aid is automatically re-inserted.
If you would like to add rinse aid at a later
time, you can skip the “Refill rinse aid”
display by pressing the “Acknowledge”
button
.
If required, you can change the amount of
rinse aid which is dosed during operation.
Select the Rinse aid dosage option on the
appliance as described in the chapter
“Adjusting the appliance” under “Selecting
options/standard settings”.
rinse–aid control
Fill when door is fully open.
Filling when the door is half open.
Note
Use only rinse aid for domestic
dishwashers. Spilt rinse aid
may result in excessive foam
formation in the next rinse
cycle. Therefore, remove any
spilt rinse aid with a cloth.
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Unsuitable dishes
You should not clean the
following items in your
dishwasher:
Cutlery and dishes made of wood. They
will leach out and become unsightly; the
utilised adhesives are also not suitable
for the dishwasher temperatures.
Delicate décor glasses, craft dishes and
vases, special antique or irreplaceable
dishes. These décor items are not
dishwasher-safe.
Plastic parts, copper and tin dishes
sensitive to hot water are not suitable
either. Overglazed patterns, aluminium
and silver parts tend to become
discoloured and fade during the rinsing
cycle. Even some types of glass (e.g.
crystal glass objects) may become cloudy
after many rinse cycles. Completely
absorbent materials, such as sponges and
cloths must not be cleaned in the
dishwasher either.
Recommendation:
In future buy only dishes which are
identified as dishwasher-safe.
Note
Dishes which are soiled with
ash, wax, lubricating grease or
ink must not be cleaned in the
dishwasher.
Damage to glassware and other
dishes
Possible causes:
type of glass or manufacturing process
chemical composition of detergent
water temperature and duration of
dishwasher programme.
Suggested remedy:
Use glassware or porcelain dishes that
have been marked ’dishwasher–proof’
by the manufacturer.
Use a mild detergent that is described
as ’kind to dishes’. If necessary, seek
further information from detergent
manufacturers.
Select a programme with as low a
temperature and as short a duration as
possible.
To prevent damage, take glass and
cutlery out of the dishwasher as soon
as possible after the programme has
ended.
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Arranging crockery, glasses,
etc. in the dishwasher
Loading the dishwasher
Scrape off any large amounts of left-over
food. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes
under running water.
Place objects in the dishwasher in such a
way that
items such as cups, glasses, pots/pans,
etc. are stood upside down,
curved items, or those with recesses,
should be at a slant so that water can
run off,
they are stacked securely and cannot
tip over,
they do not prevent the spray arms from
rotating while washing takes place.
Very small items should not be washed in
the dishwasher as they could easily fall out
of the baskets.
Removing the dishes
To prevent water dripping from the top
basket onto the dishes in the lower basket,
we recommend that you empty the lower
basket first and then the top basket.
Cups and glasses
Upper basket 20
* on applicable models
Pots and pans
Lower basket 28
Cutlery
Cutlery should always be inserted in
random order with the handles pointing
downwards (take care with knife blades!).
This enables the jet of water to reach the
individual items more easily.
To prevent the risk of injury, place long and
pointed implements and knives on the
shelf (some models) or knife shelf
(available as an accessory).
Folding spikes *
* on applicable models
To improve stacking of pots and pans, the
spikes can be folded down.
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Spray head for baking sheets *
* on applicable models
Please refer to the drawings enclosed in
the envelope
Large baking sheets or grids can be
cleaned with the aid of the special spray
head. Remove the top basket and attach
the spray head as shown in the drawing.
Arrange the baking sheets as illustrated,
so that the jet of water can reach all parts
of them (max. 4 baking sheets and
2 grids).
Knife rack *
* on applicable models
Shelf *
* not on all models
Lean tall glasses and those with long
stems against the shelf – not against other
items to be washed.
Long items, serving cutlery, salad servers
or knives should be placed on the shelf so
that they do not obstruct the rotation of the
spray arms. The shelf can be folded back
when not required for use.
Adjusting position of basket *
* not on all models
86cm
81cm
Ø max.
30/*25cm
Ø max.
20/*25cm
Ø max.
34/*29cm
Ø max.
20/*25cm
If required, the height of the top basket can
be adjusted in order to create more space
for large utensils either in the top or bottom
basket.
Select one of the two following procedures
according to the design of the top basket
for your appliance model:
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Top basket with upper
and lower roller pairs
Pull out the top basket.
Remove the top basket and re-attach it
to the upper or lower rollers.
Top basket with side levers
(Rackmatic)
Pull out the top basket.
To lower the basket, press in
succession the two levers on the left
and right sides of the basket. Always
take hold of the side of the basket on
the upper edge, otherwise the basket
will not drop smoothly (and may
damage the utensils).
To raise the basket, take hold of the
basket on the upper edge and pull
upwards.
Before you re-insert the basket, ensure
that it is at the same height on both
sides. Otherwise, the appliance door
cannot be closed and the upper spray
arm will not connect to the water circuit.
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Detergents
Notes on detergents
You may use any brand of liquid or powder
detergent, as well as tablets, that have
been specifically designed for use in
domestic dishwashers (do not use normal
washing-up liquid!).
Nowadays there are three types of
dishwasher detergent available:
1. Those containing phosphates
and chlorine.
2. Those containing phosphates
but no chlorine.
3. Those containing neither phosphates
nor chlorine.
When a phosphate-free detergent is used
in conjunction with hard water, there is
a greater possibility that white marks will
be left behind on the dishes and glasses,
etc.
These can be prevented by pouring an
increased amount of detergent into the
dispenser.
Chlorine-free detergents have a reduced
bleaching effect. This may mean that tea
stains are not completely removed or
plastic items become discoloured.
This can be resolved by:
– using the “Auto Super Wash”
programme
– increasing the amount of detergent
– using a detergent that contains chloride
Check the label on the packaging to
determine whether a particular product is
suitable for use with silverware.
If you have any further questions, we
recommend that you contact the customer
advice departments of the respective
detergent manufacturer.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT NOTE
ON THE USE OF
COMBINED CLEANING
PRODUCTS
Please note the following when using
”combined cleaning products” which
eliminate the need for a rinsing agent or
salt, for example:
Some products with a built-in rinsing
agent are only used to their full effect in
certain programmes.
This type of product does not generally
produce the desired effect with
automatic programmes.
Products which eliminate the need for
regeneration salt can only be used
within a certain water hardness range.
If you wish to use these combined
products, please read the instructions
carefully and heed any notes on the
packaging.
Contact the manufacturer of the cleaning
agent if you have any questions,
particularly if:
the crockery is very wet once the
programme has finished.
limescale deposits are formed.
Any problems which arise as a direct
result of the use of these products are not
covered by our warranty.
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Detergent dispenser with
dosing aid
The graduated detergent dispenser helps
you add the correct amount of detergent.
The lower and middle lines in the
dispenser indicate15 ml and 25 ml of
detergent respectively. The dispenser can
be filled with 40 ml of detergent when the
door is opened horizontally.
Filling with detergent
You can add detergent either when the
appliance door is completely open or –
for a more comfortable posture – when
the door is half open.
If the detergent dispenser is still closed,
open it by pressing the catch
.
When the door is half open, press the
button on the right side of the detergent
dispenser. Swivel up the detergent
compartment and cover. The detergent
compartment can easily be locked into
position by lifting it slightly.
Pour detergent into the dispenser.
Please follow the manufacturer’s
instructions on the detergent packet
for correct dosage.
Due to the different solvency properties
of the detergent tablets supplied by
various manufacturers, the cleaning
efficiency of the detergent may not be
fully utilised by short programmes. It is
recommended to use washing powder
for these programmes.
For the “Auto Super Wash” function,
pour an additional 10–15 ml of
detergent onto the inside of the
appliance door.
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Reduce costs!
If your dishes are only
moderately dirty, you may be
able to use less detergent than
recommended.
If using washing tablets, please refer to
the washing tablets box where to place
the tablets in the appliance (e.g. in the
cutlery basket, detergent dispenser).
Close the detergent dispenser. Slide
the dispenser cover completely over
the detergent compartment (1) and then
press down firmly (2) until the catch
“clicks” into position.
Close the detergent dispenser when the
door is completely open.
Close the detergent dispenser when
the door is half open.
During the washing cycle the cover of
the detergent dispenser is automatically
opened and the detergent is washed
out. The cover is therefore open when
the programme ends.
Opening and closing
the door
To open the door, pull the door handle.
To close the door, press the door shut
until it “clicks” into position.
The door can be easily opened before
the wash programme starts and when the
programme ends.
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Adjusting the appliance
Switching on the appliance
Turn on the tap fully.
Switch on the appliance with the main
switch
1 and, if required, top up with
salt and rinse aid (see chapters “Filling
with salt”, “Filling with rinse aid”). The
main menu is then displayed.
Auto Wash
Options Start
When the appliance has been switched
on, the “Auto Wash” programme is always
displayed in the main menu.
Selecting a programme
The following programmes can be
selected in turn from the “Auto Wash”
programme in the main menu:
Auto Super Wash – Auto Wash –
Auto Delicate Wash – Quick Wash –
Prerinse only.
Select the desired programme with
button
or .
The programme sequence of the
automatic programmes “Auto Super
Wash”, “Auto Wash” and “Auto Delicate
Wash” is automatically adjusted to the
amount and degree of soiling of the
utensils. As a result, the energy and water
consumption is kept as low as possible.
You can use the following programme
overview to select a suitable programme
for type of utensils as well as for quantity
and/or condition of food remains.
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Programme overview
Soups,
soufflés,
sauces,
potatoes,
pastries,
rice, eggs,
fried food
Soups,
potatoes,
pastries,
rice, eggs,
fried food
Coffee,
cake, milk,
sausage, cold
drinks,
salads
Rinse if the
utensils have
been left for
several days
prior to wash-
ing in the dish
washer
Large -> small
60° - 70° 45° - 55° 35° - 45° 35°
AUTO
SUPER
WASH
AUTO
DELICATE
WASH
QUICK
WASH
PRERINSE
ONLY
AUTO WASH
Type of utensil
e.g. porcelain,
pans,
cutlery,
glasses,
etc.
Hard-
wearing
Mixed
Fragile
Mixed
Type of food
remains
e.g.
Amount of
food remains
Condition of
food remains
Wash
programme
Programme
progress
Very
small
Very
adhesive
Slightly adhesive
The programme progress is
optimised and adjusted
according to the appliance
load and degree of soiling
on the utensils.
Drying
Prerinse
Clean
Intermedi-
ate wash
Final wash
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Programme data
The programme data (duration, energy
and water consumption) can be found in
the summary of instructions and refers to
standard conditions. Greater deviations
may be caused by:
different quantities of utensils
inlet temperature of the water
water pressure
ambient temperature
mains voltage tolerances
and appliance-specific tolerances
(e.g. temperature, water flow rate, etc.)
Only ranges can be indicated for the
automatic programmes.
The water consumption values refer
to water hardness value 4.
Selecting options/
standard settings
Operating principle
Auto Wash
Options Start
The following options / standard
settings can be selected in turn from the
main menu by repeatedly pressing the
“Options” button
:
Timer programming
Reduce time
Degree of dryness
Buzzer volume
Water hardness
Rinse aid dosage
Language
Standard programmes
One option / standard setting contains
several settings which can be selected
with the
or buttons.
The selected setting is saved by
jumping to the next option / standard
setting (button
) (exception: standard
programmes) or by returning to the
main menu (button ).
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Bosch Dishwasher User manual

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