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information 4 1.3 Intended use 5 1.4 Restrictive Use 5 1.5 Grounding instructions ......... 5 1.6 Safe use 6 1.7 Risk to children 8 yourself with your appliance 10 4.1 Appliance 10 4.2 Controls 11 5 Dishwasher Cycles 14 5.1 Energy Guide 15 5.2 Favorite 15 6 Options 16 7 Features 16 7.1 - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 3
16.5 Filter system 36 16.6 Cleaning the spray arms... 37 17 Troubleshooting 38 18 Transportation, storage and disposal 49 18.1 Removing the appliance... appliance 49 18.4 Disposal of your old appliance 50 19 Customer Service 50 19.1 Model number (E-Nr.), production number (FD) and consecutive - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 4
shock, or serious injury, observe the following. ¡ This appliance is provided with installation instructions and this use and care manual. Read and understand all instructions before using the appliance. ¡ Keep the manual and the product information in a safe place for future reference or for the - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 5
by an authorized service provider using only original equipment factory replacement parts. ¡ NSF/ANSI 184 Certified residential dishwashers are not intended terminal or lead on the dishwasher. See the Installation Instructions included with this dishwasher for more information on electrical - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 6
service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded. 1.6 Safe use Follow these safety instructions when using the appliance. WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury, observe the following. ▶ Read all instructions before using this dishwasher installation manual. - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 7
the following. ▶ Follow the safety instructions and directions for use on the detergent and rinse aid product labels. ▶ Do not use harsh chemicals such as bleach-based products to clean your dishwasher. Some bleach-based products can damage your dishwasher and may present health hazards! ▶ Always - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 8
of the parents/legal guardians to ensure the children are instructed in safe practices by qualified persons. ▶ Remove the dishwasher door to the washing compartment when re- moving an old dishwasher for service or discarding. 1.8 State of California Proposition 65 Warnings This product - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 9
protection and energy-saving 3.1 Saving energy If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less power and water. Use the Normal program. a The Normal program is energy- efficient and environmentally friendly. → "Dishwasher Cycles", Page 14 3.2 AquaSensor The AquaSensor is an optical - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 10
3 11 2 12 1 1 Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number → Page 50. You will need this data to contact Customer service → Page 50. 2 Detergent dispenser Detergent is added to the detergent dispenser. 3 Lower rack Lower rack → Page 17 1 Depending on the appliance specifications - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 11
Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us 4 Dispenser for special Special salt is added to the dispenser salt for special salt. → "Water softening system", Page 19 5 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the dishware in the lower rack. If the dishware has not been washed properly, - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 12
en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 1 2 34567 8 13 12 11 10 9 1 ON/OFF button and reset button 2 Cycle buttons Switching on the appliance → Page 28 Switching off the appliance Terminating the wash cycle → Page 29 Cycles 3 Special salt refill indicator Water softening system → Page - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 13
Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us 13 Handle 1 Open the appliance door. 1 Depending on the appliance specifications 13 - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 14
Cycles Below is an overview of the different cycles available on your dishwasher. The running time may vary depending on the cycle selected. The running time depends on the water temperature, the quantity of dishware, the level of - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 15
Dishwasher Cycles en-us Cycle Purpose Cycle sequence Rinse Machine Care Favorite Dishware: ¡ 1) 0:09 ¡ 2) 0.050 ¡ 3) 1.2 ¡ 1) 1:55 ¡ 2) 1.100 ¡ 3) 2.6 ¡ 1) ¡ 2) ¡ 3) - 5.1 Energy Guide The Energy Guide label was based on the Normal soil sensing cycle. The unit was tested without any rinse aid - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 16
factory settings. → "Overview of the basic settings", Page 30 Options 6 Options Options Here is an overview of the different options available on your dishwasher. Option Delicate Extra Dry Use For lightly soiled items with easy to remove foods for better care of the loaded glasses. Gentle drying - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 17
You can adjust the height of the upper rack to make room for larger items. Adjusting upper rack with the side levers To wash large items in the racks, adjust the shelf height of the upper rack. 1. Pull out the upper rack. 2. To prevent the rack from sud- denly dropping down, hold the side of the - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 18
en-us Features You can fold the tines down to arrange pans, bowls and glasses better.1 Folding down the tines1 If you do not need the tines, fold them down. 1. Push the lever forward and fold down the tines . 7.4 Cup shelf Use the cup shelf and the space underneath for small cups and glasses or - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 19
system Hard water leaves limescale on dishware as well as the washing tank, and parts of the appliance may become blocked. To ensure good dishwashing results, you can treat the water with special salt and the water softening system. To avoid damage to the appliance, water with a hardness above - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 20
salt required. NOTICE: Detergent may damage the water softening system. ▶ Only fill the dispenser of the water softening system with special dishwasher salt. Special salt for dishwashers can damage the tub due to corrosion. ▶ To make sure that any special salt that escapes is washed out of the tub - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 21
and glasses rinsed perfectly without spots. 10.1 Rinse aid For optimum drying results, use rinse aid. Only use rinse aid intended for household dishwashers. Adding rinse aid If the rinse aid refill indicator lights up, fill the dispenser with rinse aid. Only use rinse aid intended for household - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 22
Detergent Detergent Find out which detergents are suitable for your appliance. 11.1 The correct detergents Only use detergents that are made for dishwashers, either basic or combination detergents. For the best washing and drying results, use a separate detergent, then add Special salt and Rinse aid - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 23
despite the detergent dispenser being closed. This is not a problem, just remember the following: ¡ Only choose a cy- a detergent which is not designated for dishwasher use or contains chlorine. Detergent Liquid 11.3 Information on Detergent Follow the instructions on detergents in everyday use. ¡ - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 24
you are using tablets, one is enough. Insert the tablets in a horizontal position. If you are using powder or liquid detergent, follow the manufacturer's instructions and quantities for dosage in the detergent dispenser. 1.5 to 1.75 Tbsp (20 ml - 25 ml) detergent is sufficient for normal soiling. If - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 25
wash cycles. 12.1 Damage to glass and dishware Avoid damage to glass and dishware. Cause The following dishware is not suitable for dishwashers: ¡ Items of sil- verware and dishware made from wood ¡ Decorated glassware, antique and hand-crafted dishware ¡ Plastic dishware not resistant to heat - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 26
at an angle so water can run off. - Put heavily soiled dishware in the lower rack, e.g. pans. The more powerful spray jet ensures that the dishwashing result will be better. - To avoid damage to dishware, arrange it so it is stable and cannot tip over. - To avoid injury, arrange silverware with - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 27
2. Check the washing tank and accessories for soiling and clean if necessary. → "Cleaning and maintenance", Page 34 12.4 Loading patterns Recommended loading patterns. 12 place settings: Lower rack Dishware en-us Additional loading patterns for 10 place settings: Lower rack Upper rack Upper rack - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 28
en-us Basic Operation Basic Operation 13 Basic Operation Basic Operation 13.1 Protection against unintentional operation Your appliance is equipped with a function that helps to prevent unintentional operation, e.g. by children. After starting the appliance, the door has to be closed within 4 - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 29
¡ You can only change a cycle in progress if you can cancel it first. → "Terminating the wash cy- cle", Page 29 ¡ To save energy, the appliance switches off automatically 10 minutes after the end of the wash cycle. If you open the appliance door immediately after the wash cycle has ended, the - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 30
en-us Basic settings Basic settings 14 Basic settings Basic settings You can configure your appliance to meet your needs. 14.1 Overview of the basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display Selection text Description W. hardness H00 1 H00 - - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 31
™ Home Connect™ This appliance is network-capable. Connecting your appliance to a mobile device lets you control its functions via the Home Connect™ app. Home Connect™ services are not available in every country. Availability of the Home Connect™ function depends on the availability of Home Connect - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 32
app. Note: Please also note the safety information in this instruction manual and ensure that it is also observed when operating the and set up access for Home Connect™. The Home Connect™ app will guide you through the entire registration process. Connecting appliance to the WLAN home network - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 33
in your country can be found in the Service/Support section of your local website: www.home-connect.com Home Connect™ en-us 15.5 Software update You can use this function to update the software of your appliance, e.g. for optimization, troubleshooting or safety-relevant updates. The Home Connect - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 34
appliance. Tip: You can buy our tested and approved Dishwasher Care and Machine Cleaner for Dishwashers online or from customer service. USA: www.bosch-home.com/us/shopproductlist/dishwashing/cleaningand-care CA: www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/ cleaners-and-accessories Machine Care is a program which - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 35
, ensure the correct placement of cleaners. ¡ Follow the safety instructions given on the packagings of the machine care products and machine the appliance interior. Only use machine care products specially designed for dishwashers. 4. Pour the machine cleaner into the detergent dispenser until it - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 36
-us Cleaning and maintenance 16.5 Filter system The filter system removes coarse soiling from the dishwashing cycle. 3 2 1 1 Micro filter 2 Fine filter 3 Coarse filter Cleaning filters Soiling in the dishwashing water may block the filters. 1. Check the filters for residue af- ter each wash. 2. Turn - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 37
16.6 Cleaning the spray arms Limescale and soiling in the dishwashing water may block the nozzles and bearings on the spray arms. Clean the spray arms regularly. 1. Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull down to - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 38
on your appliance yourself. Please read the information on eliminat- ing issues before contacting Customer Service. This may avoid unnecessary repair costs. Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:20-60 lights up alternately. Appliance has detected that the heating element is calcified. 1. Descale - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 39
en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:32-00 lights up al- 5. Remove the filter from the supply hose. ternately E:90-01 lights up alternately. Power voltage is too low. There is no problem with the appliance. 1. Call an electrician. 2. Have the power voltage and electrical installation checked by an electrician - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 40
in the display window. E:01-00 to E:90-10 Cause and troubleshooting There is a technical issue. 1. Press . 2. Pull out the appliance on. 6. If the problem occurs again: ‒ Press . ‒ Turn off the water faucet. ‒ Pull out the power cord plug. ‒ Contact customer service → Page 50 and give - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 41
-us Issue Dishware is not dry. Silverware is not dry. Appliance interior still wet after wash cycle. Food remnants on dishware. Cause and troubleshooting Dishware removed too early or drying process not yet ended. 1. Wait until the program ends. 2. Only remove dishware 30 minutes after the program - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 42
Issue Food remnants on dishware. Cause and troubleshooting Dishware has been precleaned too intensively. Then the sensors choose a lighter cycle. Stubborn remnants cannot be entirely removed. ▶ Only remove large remnants of food and - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 43
en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Wipeable or watersoluble coatings inside the appliance or on program with a higher dishwashing ware. temperature. Too little detergent is being used or is unsuitable. ▶ Use a suitable Detergent and follow the manufacturer's instructions for the amount to - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 44
en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting There are colored coatings (blue, yellow, brown) of the appliance. Plastic parts are dis- Dishwashing temperature is too low. colored. ▶ Select a program with a higher dishwashing temperature. Dishware has been precleaned too intensively - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 45
en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting There are remov- There is detergent residue in the clouding Glasses are not dishwasher-proof, only suitable of glassware. for dishwashers. ▶ Use dishwasher-proof glasses. Glasses are usually only suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher, i.e. long-term wear - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 46
en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Connection to home WLAN on router is not active. correctly. Home Connect. There is a technical error. ▶ Please consult the information on support in the documents supplied for Home Connect. Special salt refill in- Insufficient special salt. - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 47
en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Appliance cannot be 1. Pull out the power cord plug or switch off the switched on or oper- breaker. ated. 2. Wait at least 2 minutes. 3. Connect the - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 48
en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Filling valves mak- Caused by the domestic installation. Large food remnants or foreign objects can block the wastewater pump. As soon as the dishwashing water no longer drains properly, the wastewater pump must be cleaned. 5. Prise off the - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 49
to the dishwasher. During colder weather, please follow the instructions for winterizing your unit below. Winteriznig your unit ▶ If your dishwasher will be through a vacation period), have your dishwasher winterized by an authorized professional service. 18.3 Transporting the appliance To avoid - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 50
1-800-944-2904 www.bosch-home.com/us/ownersupport/get-support www.bosch-home.com/us/shop CA: 1-800-944-2904 www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/ get-support www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/ cleaners-and-accessories For assistance with connecting to Home Connect™, you can also view instructions here: www.home - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 51
condition of all warranty claims is the appliance with AquaStop must have been installed and connected correctly in accordance with all instructions; this also includes a properly installed AquaStop extension (genuine accessories). The warranty does not cover defective feed lines or fittings leading - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 52
request will be charged to you. This offer is valid three years from the date of purchase or at least as long as we offer support and spare parts for the respective appliance. Statement of Limited Product Warranty 21 Statement of Limited Product Warranty Statement of Limited Product Warranty 21 - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 53
against stainless steel rust through: BSH will repair or replace your dishwasher with the same model or a current model that is substantially Exclusive Remedy During this warranty period, BSH or one of its authorized service providers will repair your Product without charge to you (subject to - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 54
, improper operation, failure to maintain, improper or negligent installation, tampering, failure to follow operating instructions, mishandling, unauthorized service (including selfperformed "fixing" or exploration of the appliance's internal workings). ¡ Adjustment, alteration or modification - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 55
the appliance, and acts of God. ¡ Service calls to correct the installation of your Product, to instruct you how to use your Product, to replace there is noth- ing wrong with the Product; correction of installation problems (you are solely responsible for any structure and setting for the Product - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 56
STATE. No attempt to alter, modify or amend this warranty shall be effective unless authorized in writing by an officer of BSH. 21.7 Obtaining Warranty Service To obtain warranty service for your product, you should contact BSH Customer Support at 1-800-944-2904 to schedule a repair. 56 - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 57
and smart devices. This module is integrated at the factory, under direct control of B/S/H Home Appliances Corporation, and is not user serviceable or upgradable. At least 20cm separation distance should be maintained from device to user. FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT CAUTION: Changes or modifications - Bosch SGE53B55UC | Use and Care Manual 1 - Page 58
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