Bosch SGE53U55UC Instructions for Use - Page 23

Problem Cause Dishes are not getting dry enough 1. Rinse aid dispenser is empty. 2. Improper loading of dishes. 3. Selected cycle does not include drying. Note: Plastic or Teflon do not typically dry as well as other items due to their inherent properties. Odor 1. Food debris is present at the bottom of Note: Water the dishwasher. testing is 2. Food particles are present near the door done in the seal. factory. Occa- 3. Dishes left in unit too long before running sionally water a cycle. may still 4. Residual water is present at the bottom of appear in the the dishwasher. dishwasher at 5. Drain hose is obstructed. purchase which may create an odor. Dishwasher 1. Restriction in the water supply system. not filling 2. Previous wash cycle was not completed. with water 3. Delay start is active. Water leaks 1. Suds. 2. Door seal could be pulled away from track. 3. Condensation vent is blocked. 4. Improper installation. Tub stains 1. Stains on the dishwasher interior are due to water hardness. 2. Silverware in contact with tub. Action 1. Add rinse aid - the use of rinse aid improves drying. 2. Rearrange load to ensure items are not nesting (see "Loading the Dishwasher" section of the manual). 3. Rinse and Hold setting does not include drying. Note: Sanitize option and Intensive Drying feature also improve drying performance. 1. Remove the filters and clean according to the "Care and Maintenance" section of the manual. 2. Refer to "Care and Maintenance" section of the manual. 3. Run a Rinse cycle if you do not intend to immediately wash the dishes. 4. Ensure the unit has completely drained from the last cycle. 5. Remove any obstructions from the drain hose by calling qualified personnel. Note: If odor still persists, run the Normal cycle until it flushes and interrupt the cycle and place an 8 oz. cup of distilled white vinegar solution on the upper rack and then finish the cycle. 1. Ensure that the water supply valve (typically located under kitchen sink) is open and check that the water supply line has no kinks or clogs. 2. Refer to the "Operating the Dishwasher" section of the manual. 3. Cancel the delay start or wait until delay start time completes. 1. Wrong type of detergent results in suds and leaks - use only dishwasher detergents. If suds still persist, add one tablespoon of vegetable oil at the bottom of the dishwasher and run the desired cycle. 2. Ensure the door seal is in the track. 3. Ensure that condensation vent is not blocked. 4. Have proper installation verified by qualified personnel (water supply, drain system, leveling, plumbing). 1. Concentrated lemon juice can reduce the build up of hard water stains. Run a Normal cycle until it flushes and interrupt the cycle and then place an 8 oz. cup of the concentrated lemon solution on the upper rack and finish the cycle. This can be done periodically to avoid build up. 2. Ensure that silverware does not make contact with the tub while running a cycle. 21