Bosch SHX5AL02UC Use and Care Manual - Page 23

12 Self Help Dishwashers may occasionally exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. The following information may help you with a dishwasher problem without involving a repair professional. Problem Cause Action Dishwasher 1. Door may not be properly latched. 1. Shut the door completely. does not start 2. Unit may not be turned on. 2. Press the main power switch to turn unit on. 3. Unit not reset or previous cycle not completed. 3. To reset, refer to "Canceling or changing the cycle" section in 4. Delay start engaged. this manual. 5. Interruption of electrical power supply to dish- 4. To reset, refer to "Delay Start" section in this manual. washer or blown fuse. 5. Check circuit breaker. 6. Child lock activated (select models). 6. Deactivate the child lock. Refer to "Child Lock" section in this 7. The door may have been closed without first select- manual if applicable. ing a cycle. 7. Select a cycle and close the door. 8. Water supply may not be turned on. 8. Check and turn on water supply. Dishwasher beeping (end of cycle signal) Default factory settings alert the customer that the cycle has completed by beeping. This feature can be deactivated if so desired. To adjust the volume or deactivate, refer to "Cycle Completion Signal" section in this manual. Display does not illuminate or console lights are not on 1. A fuse may have been blown or circuit breaker 1. tripped. 2. Door not closed or latched. 2. Note: For models with controls on the top portion of the door, the display only illuminates when the door is opened and controls are visible. Check the fuse or circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the breaker if necessary. Ensure that door is properly latched and completely closed. Dishwasher seems to run a long time 1. Incoming water is not warm enough. 1. 2. Cycle time can vary due to soil and water condi- tions. 2. 3. Rinse agent dispenser is empty. 4. Dishwasher connected to cold water supply. 3. 4. Note: Refer to "Cycle Chart Data" section in this manual for typical cycle length. Before starting a cycle, run hot water faucet at the sink nearest to the dishwasher. Sensors in the dishwasher automatically increase the cycle time to ensure a good wash when heavy soil is detected. Add rinse agent. Verify dishwasher is connected to hot water supply plumbing. Dishes aren't 1. Spray arm movement is obstructed. getting clean 2. Spray arm nozzles clogged. enough 3. Improper use of detergents. 4. Filters could be clogged. 5. Dishes are nested or loaded too close together. 6. Selected wash cycle is not suitable for food soil condtions. 1. Ensure that spray arm movement is not blocked by hand rotating spray arms. 2. Remove the spray arms and clean according to "Check/Clean the Spray Arm Nozzles" in Care and Maintenance section of this manual. 3. Increase or decrease detergent depending on the water hardness. Refer to Table under "Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent". 4. Clean the filter. Refer to "Check/Clean the Filter System" under Care and Maintenance section of this manual. 5. Rearrange load such that water spray can reach all items in the dishwasher. See also "Preparing and Loading" section of this manual. 6. Refer to "Wash Cycle" section in Operating the Dishwasher section of this manual. Dishes are not getting dry enough 1. Rinse agent dispenser is empty. (Rinse agent indicator is activated). 2. Improper loading of dishes. 3. Selected cycle does not include drying. Note: Plastic or Teflon do not typically dry as completely as other items due to their inherent properties. 1. Add rinse agent. The use of rinse agent improves drying. 2. Rearrange load to ensure items are not nested. Refer also to the "Preparing and Loading" section of this manual. 3. Rinse and Hold setting does not include drying cycle, Note: Select models offer an extra heating options to improve drying performance. Refer to "Wash Cycle options" under the Operating the Dishwasher section of this manual. 23