Bosch SHE43P02UC Use and Care Manual - Page 21

Maintenance Care an Maintenance Tasks Certain areas of your dishwasher require occasional maintenance. The maintenance tasks are easy to do and will ensure continued superior performance from your dishwasher: • Wiping up Spills and Splash-outs Water may occasionally splash out of your dishwasher, especially if you interrupt a cycle or open the dishwasher door during a cycle. To avoid floor damage and possible mold growth, do not allow wet areas to remain around or under the dishwasher. • Clean the Stainless Steel Inner Door and Tub Clean the outer edges of the inside door panel regularly to remove debris that might collect from normal loading. If spots begin to appear on the stainless steel tub or inner door, make sure the rinse agent reservoir is full. • Check and clean the Spray arm nozzles Occasionally check the spray arms to ensure that the spray arm nozzles (holes) are unobstructed. You must remove the spray arms to check them for obstruction. To remove the top spray arm: 1. Remove the empty top rack from the dishwasher. 3. Remove the spray arm as shown below. 4. Look for obstruction in the spray nozzles. 5. If the spray nozzles need cleaning, flush them under running water. To reinstall the top spray arm: 1. Return the top spray arm to its installed position. 2. Return the locking nut to its installed position and turn it 1/8 turn clockwise. 3. Return the top rack to the top rack roller guides. To remove the bottom spray arm: 1. Remove the empty bottom rack from the dishwasher tub. 2. Grasp and lift the bottom spray arm as shown below. . Turn the rack upside down. The top spray arm is held in position by a locking nut as shown below. Turn the locking nut counter-clockwise and remove it as shown below to release the spra arm. Y 3. Look for obstruction in the spray nozzles. 4. If the spray nozzles need cleaning, flush them under running water. To reinstall the bottom spray arm: 1. Return the bottom spray arm to its installed position and press it so that it snaps into place. 2. Return the bottom rack to its installed position. • Check and clean the filter system This dishwasher has a filter system that consists of a Large Object Trap/Cylinder Filter assembly and a Fine Filter. Select models have an additional Micro Filter. The filter system is located on the inside of your dishwasher under the lower rack and is easily accessible. During normal use, the filter system is self-cleaning. You should occasionally inspect it for foreign objects and clean it when necessary. 21