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Troubleshooting en-us 3 Troubleshooting Dishwashers Troubleshoting 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. Fault Cause Remedial action Error code ":,‰ is lit. Supply hose kinked. Water supply turned off. Water supply jammed or calcified. Filter in the water supply blocked. Install supply hose without kinks. Turn on the water supply. Turn on the water supply. Flow rate must be min. 10 l/min. when water supply is open. Switch off the dishwasher and pull out the power supply plug. Turn off the tap. Unscrew water connection. Clean filter in the supply hose. Screw water connection on again. Check for leaks. Reconnect power supply. Switch on the dishwasher. Error code ":‹ˆ is lit. Intake opening (on right inside of Arrange dishes so that the intake opening is dishwasher) covered by dishes. not obstructed. Error code ":,ƒ is lit. Error code ":ƒƒ is lit. Heating element calcified or soiled. Clean dishwasher with a dishwasher cleaning agent or descaler. Operate the dishwasher with water softening system and check the setting. ~ "Using special dishwasher salt" on page 14 Filters 1b are soiled or blocked. Clean filters. ~ "Filters" on page 36 Error code ":ƒ... is lit. Waste-water hose kinked or blocked. Install hose without kinks, remove any residue. Siphon connection still sealed. Cover on the drain pump loose. Check connection to siphon and open if required. Lock cover correctly. ~ "Drain pump" on page 38 * This is an optional feature which may or may not be included with your dishwasher. 39

Section	Page
Table of contents	3
en-us Operating instructions	3
( Safety Definitions 5	3
( IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6	3
ƒ Causes of Damage 9	3
* Getting Started 10	3
+ Water softening system / special salt 13	3
, Rinse Aid 15	3
- Loading the Dishwasher 17	3
. Detergent 26	3
/ Dishwasher Cycles 28	3
0 Dishwasher Cycle Options 29	3
1 Operating the Dishwasher 31	3
2 Care and Maintenance 35	3
3 Troubleshooting 39	3
4 Customer Service 48	3
‡ Statement of Limited Product Warranty 49	3
( Safety Definitions	5
Safety Definitions	5
9 WARNING	5
9 CAUTION	5
NOTICE	5
Note:	5
( IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	6
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS	6
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or serious injury, observe the following:	6
Risk of fire, electrical shock, or serious injury	6
9 WARNING	6
Risk of injury or death!	6
9 WARNING	6
Risk of injury!	6
9 WARNING	6
Risk of electrical shock or fire!	6
9 WARNING	6
Health hazard!	6
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS	7
9 WARNING	7
Risk of electric shock!	7
Safe Operation	7
9 CAUTION	7
9 WARNING	8
Risk of injury!	8
Child Safety	8
Proper Care and Maintenance	8
9 WARNING	8
Risk of explosion!	8
Note:	8
NOTICE	9
State of California Proposition 65 Warning:	9
9 WARNING	9
ƒ Causes of Damage	9
Causes of Damage	9
NOTICES	9
* Getting Started	10
Getting Started	10
Appliance overview	10
Operating panel	11
Note:	11
Dishwasher interior components	11
Display indicators	11
Menu overview	12
Setting	12
Factory setting	12
Description	12
+ Water softening system / special salt	13
Water softening system / special salt	13
Water hardness table	13
Adjusting the water softening system	13
Set the softening system as follows:	13
1. Ask your local water utility company for the water hardness value of your tap water or use test strip.	13
2. Required setting can be found in the water hardness table.	13
3. Press On/Off button (.	13
4. Hold down function key # and press Start button P until the display 8 indicates •:‹x (x can be any number).	13
5. Release both buttons. The indicator of function key # flashes and the display 8 indicates •:‹‹. Press function key 3 to select the desired setting.	13
6. Press Start button P to save the setting.	13
Using special dishwasher salt	14
NOTICE	14
Top off the salt as follows:	14
1. Undo the screw plug on the dispenser 1Z.	14
2. Fill the dispenser with water (required only when switching on the appliance for the first time).	14
3. Add salt as illustrated (do not use table salt, salt tablets or salt for use with whole house water softeners).	14
Using detergents with salt component	14
Detergent with a salt component	14
Switching off low salt indicator / water softening system	14
Switching off water softening system	14
, Rinse Aid	15
Rinse Aid	15
Note:	15
Adding rinse aid	15
NOTICE	15
1. Open the rinse aid dispenser 9* by pressing on the latch of the lid and pull it open.	15
2. Add liquid rinse aid to the dispenser 9* until it is full. Do not overfill. Avoid spilling into air vent hole.	15
3. Close the lid. Lid must be fully closed until it clicks in order to seal.	15
4. Wipe up any excess rinse aid that may have puddled when the dispenser reservoir is full.	15
Tip:	15
NOTICE	15
Setting the amount of rinse aid used	16
Setting	16
Amount	16
1. Press the On/Off button (.	16
2. Hold down the function key # and press the Start button P until the display 8 indicates •:‹x or š:‹x (x can be any number). Release both buttons.	16
3. Press the function key # until the display 8 shows §:‹†.	16
4. Press the function key 3 to select the desired setting.	16
5. Press the Start button P to save the setting.	16
Turning off rinse aid indicator	16
NOTICE	16
- Loading the Dishwasher	17
Loading the Dishwasher	17
Dishware material	17
Note:	17
Recommended	17
Not Recommended	17
Glass and silverware damage	18
Causes:	18
Recommendation:	18
Loading the racks	18
For best dishwashing results, observe the following when loading the dishwasher:	18
NOTICE	18
Loading the upper rack	18
Note:	18
Loading the lower rack	18
Recommended loading pattern	19
12 place setting	19
Lower rack 9\	19
Upper rack 12	19
Note:	19
Additional loading pattern	19
10 place setting	19
Lower rack 9\	19
Upper rack 12	19
Note:	19
Loading the silverware basket	20
9 WARNING	20
Risk of injury!	20
Unloading the dishwasher	20
9 CAUTION	20
Note:	20
Adjusting the height of the rack	21
With silverware basket	21
Upper rack	21
Lower rack	21
9.4 in (24 cm)	21
13.4 in (34 cm)	21
10.4 in (26.5 cm)	21
12 in (30.5 cm)	21
11.4 in (29 cm)	21
11 in (28 cm)	21
With third rack	21
Upper rack	21
Lower rack	21
7 in (18 cm)	21
13.4 in (34 cm)	21
8 in (20.5 cm)	21
12 in (30.5 cm)	21
9 in (23 cm)	21
11 in (28 cm)	21
RackMatic®	21
1. Pull the upper rack out of the dishwasher until it stops.	21
2. To lower the rack, push the RackMatic® lever inward.	21
3. To raise the rack, hold the basket on the sides of the upper rack and lift it up.	21
Note:	21
Rack accessories	22
Flip tines *	22
Plastic item clips *	22
Vase holder *	23
Cup shelves *	23
Knife shelf *	23
Extra tall item sprinkler *	24
Note:	24
NOTICE	24
Removing/Installing upper rack with Rackmatic®	25
Removing upper rack 12	25
1. Pull out upper rack all the way (1).	25
2. Lift front rollers over the stopper hook of the rail (2).	25
3. Pull out upper rack forwards and upwards so that the upper and lower rollers of the rack slide over the stopper hooks of both rails (3).	25
Installing upper rack 12	25
1. Pull out upper rack rails all the way (1).	25
2. Insert upper rack at an angle. Make sure that the stopper hooks of both rails slide in between the upper and lower rollers on the rear side of the rack (2).	25
3. Slide upper rack in and lift the upper rollers over the front stopper hooks of both rails (3).	25
4. Push in upper rack (4).	25
. Detergent	26
Detergent	26
NOTICE	26
Note:	26
Wash Cycle	26
Hard Water/ Heavy Soil	26
Medium Water/ Medium Soil	26
Soft Water/ Little Soil	26
Adding detergent	27
1. If the detergent dispenser 92 is still closed, push the button 9: to open it.	27
Note:	27
2. When using detergent tabs, lay them such that they do not come in contact with the cover, insert a detergent tab flat, not on its side.	27
Note:	27
3. Close the lid by placing the finger on the lid as shown. Slide the lid closed until it clicks.	27
Tip:	27
/ Dishwasher Cycles	28
Dishwasher Cycles	28
Wash cycle	28
Recommended use	28
Possible wash cycle option	28
Note:	28
Note:	28
The Energy Guide label was based on the Normal soil sensing cycle as follows: The unit was tested without any rinse aid (liquid) in the rinse aid dispenser 9*. A single dose of detergent was inserted into the detergent dispenser 92, with no detergent...	28
0 Dishwasher Cycle Options	29
Dishwasher Cycle Options	29
Delay	29
Delicate	29
Sanitize	29
Extra Shine® *	29
Wash Cycle Information	30
Note:	30
Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to meet the requirements of Section 6 of the NSF/ANSI Standard for Residential Equipment for soil removal and sanitization efficacy. There is no intention, either directly or indirectly, to imply that all cyc...	30
1 Operating the Dishwasher	31
Operating the Dishwasher	31
9 WARNING	31
Risk of injury!	31
Protection against unintentional operation	31
This function will be activated when:	31
Note:	31
AquaSensor	31
Switching the appliance on	31
1. Turn the water supply on fully.	31
2. Press the On/Off button (.	31
3. Press Start button P.	31
Note:	31
Time display	32
Delay start	32
To set Delay start:	32
1. Press On/Off button (. Select a cycle.	32
2. Press Delay button @ until the displayed time corresponds with your requirements.	32
3. Press Start button P to activate Delay start.	32
To cancel Delay start:	32
1. Press Delay button @ until œ:‹‹ is indicated on the digital display 8.	32
2. Press Start button P to save setting.	32
Note:	32
Wash cycle end	32
Auto power off	32
To change the setting:	32
1. Press the On/Off button (.	32
2. Hold down the function key # and press the Start button P until the display 8 indicates š:‹x (x can be any number).	32
3. Release both buttons.	32
4. Press the function key # until the display 8 indicates ˜:‹x.	32
5. Press the function key 3 until the display corresponds with your requirements.	32
6. Press the Start button P.	32
Switching off the appliance	33
Short time after the end of the wash cycle:	33
1. Press On/Off button (.	33
2. Remove the dishes when they have cooled down.	33
9 WARNING	33
Risk of injury!	33
Interrupting the wash cycle	33
9 CAUTION	33
1. Press On/Off button (.	33
2. To continue the wash cycle, close the door and press On/Off button ( again.	33
Note:	33
Terminating the wash cycle (Reset)	33
Terminating the wash cycle	33
1. Press and hold Start button P for approximately 3 seconds until the display reads ‹:‹‚.	33
2. Wait about 1 minute while the dishwasher drains.	33
3. Press On/Off button (.	33
Changing the wash cycle	34
Child Lock (panel lock)	34
To set the panel lock:	34
1. Start the desired wash cycle.	34
2. Hold down the button with the / symbol over it for approximately 3 seconds until the display reads ’–.	34
’– will be indicated now if any button is pressed and the program will not be reset.	34
Intensive drying	34
1. Press the On/Off button (.	34
2. Hold down function key # and press Start button P until the display 8 indicates š:x (x can be any number).	34
3. Release both buttons.	34
4. Press function key # until the display 8 indicates the factory set value š:‹‹.	34
5. Press function key 3 to switch the intensive drying feature on š:‹‚ or off š:‹‹.	34
6. Press Start button P to save setting.	34
2 Care and Maintenance	35
Care and Maintenance	35
Cleaning the dishwasher	35
NOTICE	35
9 WARNING	35
Filters	36
Filter components	36
The filter system 1b consists of three parts.	36
Cleaning intervals	36
Your filter system may need to be cleaned when:	36
Cleaning interval	36
Use this setting,	36
Note:	36
To check or clean the filter system:	37
1. Unscrew the Large Object Trap as illustrated and remove the entire filter system.	37
2. Remove the microfilter from the fine filter for easier cleaning.	37
3. Rinse the filters under running water and use a soft brush to clean.	37
Note:	37
4. Reinstall the filter system in reverse sequence and lock into place by screwing the Large Object Trap until the marking arrows align.	37
Spray arms	37
Check spray arms 1:, 1R for grease and limescale deposits. If you find such deposits:	37
Drain pump	38
Large food remnants in the rinsing water not retained by the filters may block the waste water pump. In this case:	38
Note:	38
Preparing your unit for vacation	38
NOTICE	38
Winterizing your unit	38
NOTICE	38
3 Troubleshooting	39
Troubleshooting	39
Fault	39
Cause	39
Remedial action	39
Note:	42
4 Customer Service	48
Customer Service	48
1. Call us at 1-800-944-2904	48
2. Contact Customer Service from our web site: www.bosch-home.com/us or www.bosch-home.ca	48
3. Contact your installer or the Bosch Authorized Service Contractor in your area.	48
4. Write us:	48
‡ Statement of Limited Product Warranty	49
Statement of Limited Product Warranty	49
What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies to:	49
The limited warranty provided by BSH Home Appliances Corporation (BSH) in this Statement of Limited Product Warranty applies only to Bosch® dishwashers (“Product”) sold to you, the first using purchaser, provided that the Product was purchased a...	49
How Long the Warranty Lasts	49
Extended Limited Warranty	50
BSH also provides these additional limited warranties:	50
Repair/Replace as Your Exclusive Remedy	50
Out of Warranty Product	51
Warranty Exclusions	51
The warranty coverage described herein excludes all defects or damage that are not the direct fault of BSH, including without limitation, one or more of the following:	51
How to Obtain Warranty Service	52
Table des matières	53
fr-ca Notice d'utilisation	53
( Indications de sécurité 55	53
( CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES 56	53
ƒ Causes de pannes 60	53
* Mise en marche 61	53
+ Système d'adoucissement de l'eau / sels 64	53
, Produit de rinçage 66	53
- Chargement du lave-vaisselle 68	53
. Détergent 77	53
/ Cycles du lave-vaisselle 79	53
0 Options de cycles du lave-vaisselle 80	53
1 Mise en marche du lave-vaisselle 82	53
2 Entretien et maintenance 87	53
3 Dépannage 92	53
4 Service à la clientèle 102	53
‡ Déclaration de la garantie limitée du produit 103	53
( Indications de sécurité	55
Indications de sécurité	55
9 AVERTISSEMENT	55
9 ATTENTION	55
AVIS	55
Remarque :	55
( CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES	56
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES	56
LISEZ ET CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS	56
Pour réduire le risque d'incendie, de choc électrique, ou de blessures graves, respectez les consignes suivantes :	56
Risque d'incendie, de choc électrique, ou de blessures graves	56
9 AVERTISSEMENT	56
Risque de blessure ou de décès !	56
9 AVERTISSEMENT	56
Risque de blessures !	56
9 AVERTISSEMENT	56
Risque de choc électrique ou d'incendie !	56
9 AVERTISSEMENT	57
Risque pour la santè !	57
INSTRUCTIONS DE MISE À LA TERRE	57
9 AVERTISSEMENT	57
Risque de choc électrique !	57
Fonctionnement normal	58
9 ATTENTION	58
9 AVERTISSEMENT	58
Risque de blessures !	58
Sécurité pour enfants	59
Entretien et maintenance corrects	59
9 AVERTISSEMENT	59
Risque d’explosion !	59
Remarque :	59
AVIS	59
Avertissement issue de la proposition 65 de l’État de la Californie :	59
9 AVERTISSEMENT	59
ƒ Causes de pannes	60
Causes de pannes	60
AVIS	60
* Mise en marche	61
Mise en route	61
Vue d'ensemble de l'appareil	61
Panneau de commande	62
Remarque :	62
Composants internes du lave-vaisselle	62
Indicateurs	62
Réglages	63
Réglage	63
Réglages d'usine	63
Description	63
+ Système d'adoucissement de l'eau / sels	64
Système d'adoucissement de l'eau / sels	64
Tableau de dureté de l'eau	64
Réglage du système d'adoucissement de l'eau	64
Réglez le système d'adoucissement comme suit :	64
1. Demandez le degré de dureté de votre eau courante à votre fournisseur d'eau ou utilizer la bandelette d’analyse.	64
2. Le réglage à effectuer se trouve dans le tableau de dureté de l'eau.	64
3. Appuyez sur le bouton On/Off (Marche/Arrêt) (.	64
4. Maintenez la touche # enfoncée et appuyez sur le bouton Start (Démarrer) P jusqu'à ce que l'afficheur8 indique •:‹x (x peut être un nombre quelconque).	64
5. Relâchez les deux boutons. L'indicateur de la touche # clignote et l'afficheur 8 indique la •:‹‹. Appuyez sur la touche de fonction 3 pour sélectionner la valeur désirée.	64
6. Appuyez sur le bouton Start (Démarrer) P pour enregistrer le réglage.	64
Utilisation de sels spéciaux pour lave-vaisselle	65
AVIS	65
Remplissez les sels au maximum comme suit :	65
1. Retirez le bouchon à vis du distributeur 1Z.	65
2. Remplissez le distributeur d'eau (opération requise uniquement lors de la première mise sous tension de l'appareil).	65
3. Ajoutez le sel comme illustré (n'utilisez pas de sel de table, de comprimés de sel ni de sel destiné aux adoucisseurs d'eau de toute la maison).	65
Utilisation de détergents chargés en sels	65
Détergent chargé en sels	65
Éteindre l'indicateur de niveau bas de sels/le système d'adoucissement de l'eau	65
Éteindre le système d'adoucissement de l'eau	65
, Produit de rinçage	66
Produit de rinçage	66
Remarque :	66
Ajout de produit de rinçage	66
AVIS	66
1. Ouvrez le distributeur de liquide de rinçage 9* en appuyant sur le loquet du couvercle et en tirant celui-ci.	66
2. Ajoutez le produit de rinçage liquide au distributeur 9* à pleine capacité.Ne le remplissez pas outre mesure. Évitez tout déversement dans le trou d'aération.	66
3. Fermez le couvercle. Le couvercle doit être hermétiquement fermé jusqu'à l'encliquetage du loquet, pour garantir son étanchéité.	66
4. Essuyez tout excédent de produit de rinçage déversé lorsque le réservoir est plein.	66
Conseil :	66
AVIS	66
Réglage de la quantité de produit de rinçage utilisé	67
Paramètre	67
Quantité	67
1. Appuyez sur le bouton On/Off (Marche/Arrêt) (.	67
2. Maintenez la touche enfoncée # et appuyez sur le bouton Start (Démarrer) P jusqu'à ce que l'afficheur 8 indique •:‹x ou š:‹x (x peut être un nombre quelconque). Relâchez les deux boutons.	67
3. Appuyez sur la touche de fonction # jusqu'à ce que l'afficheur 8 indique §:‹†.	67
4. Appuyez sur la touche de fonction 3 pour sélectionner la valeur désirée.	67
5. Appuyez sur le bouton Start (Démarrer) P pour enregistrer le paramètre.	67
Désactivation de l'indicateur de produit de rinçage	67
AVIS	67
- Chargement du lave-vaisselle	68
Chargement du lave-vaisselle	68
Matériaux lavables au lave-vaisselle	68
Remarque :	68
Recommandé	68
Non recommandé	68
Dégâts causés à la verrerie et l'argenterie	69
Causes :	69
Recommandations :	69
Chargement des paniers	69
Pour obtenir les meilleurs résultats, respectez les instructions suivantes lors du chargement de la vaisselle :	69
AVIS	69
Chargement du panier supérieur	69
Remarque :	69
Chargement du panier inférieur	69
Mode de chargement recommandé	70
Réglage 12 places	70
Panier inférieur 9\	70
Panier supérieur 12	70
Remarque :	70
Configuration de chargement supplémentaire	70
Réglage 10 places	70
Panier inférieur 9\	70
Panier supérieur 12	70
Remarque :	70
Chargement du panier à ustensiles	71
9 AVERTISSEMENT	71
Risque de blessures !	71
Retrait de la vaisselle	71
9 ATTENTION	71
Remarque :	71
Réglage de la hauteur du panier	72
Avec le panier à ustensiles	72
Panier supérieur	72
Panier inférieur	72
24 cm (9,4 po)	72
34 cm (13,4 po)	72
26,5 cm (10,4 po)	72
30,5 cm (12 po)	72
29 cm (11,4 po)	72
28 cm (11 po)	72
Avec le troisième panier	72
Panier supérieur	72
Panier inférieur	72
18 cm (7 po)	72
34 cm (13,4 po)	72
20,5 cm (8 po)	72
30,5 cm (12 po)	72
23 cm (9 po)	72
28 cm (11 po)	72
RackMatic®	72
1. Faites sortir le panier supérieur du lave-vaisselle jusqu'à la butée.	72
2. Pour abaisser le panier, poussez le levier RackMatic® lever vers l'intérieur.	72
3. Pour relever le panier, tenez les côtés du panier supérieur et soulevez-le.	72
Remarque :	72
Accessoires de panier	73
Peignes rabattables *	73
Pinces pour objets en plastique *	74
Porte- vase *	74
Étagère pour tasses *	74
Étagère à couteaux *	74
Gicleur pour objets extra hauts *	75
Remarque :	75
AVIS	75
Retirer/installer le panier supérieur avec Rackmatic®	76
Retirer le panier supérieur 12	76
1. Sortez le panier supérieur jusqu'au bout (1).	76