Bosch SHP9PCM5N Use and Care Manuals - Page 6

en-us Preventing material damage Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material damage Preventing material damage NOTICE: Harsh chemicals such as bleach-based products can damage your dishwasher. ▶ Do not use harsh chemicals such as bleach-based products to clean your dishwasher. Certain cleaning products may damage the appliance. ▶ Do not use a steam cleaner. ▶ So as not to scratch the finish on the appliance, do not use sponges with a rough surface or abrasive cleaning agents. Avoid stainless steel polish ▶ Do not use stainless steel polish on an anti-fingerprint finish or a black stainless finish. Escaping water vapor can damage cabinetry. ▶ When the program ends, let the appliance cool down a bit before opening the door. Protect your appliance from the elements. ▶ Protect against freezing to avoid possible damage to the fill valve. Damage caused by freezing is not covered by the warranty. 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, add the special salt to the dispenser for special salt immediately before the program starts. Detergent may damage the water softening system. ▶ Only fill the dispenser of the water softening system with special dishwasher salt. Environmental protection and energy-saving 3 Environmental protection and energy-saving Environmental 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 10 Change the sensor setting to the default. a Consumption is reduced. → "Sensors", Page 6 Zeolith drying automatically helps to save energy. a → "Zeolith drying ", Page 6 3.2 Zeolith drying The appliance features a Zeolith container. Zeolith drying lets you save energy. Zeolite is a mineral that can store moisture and energy and then release them again. During dishwashing energy is used to heat up the washing water and dry the mineral. During the drying phase, moisture from the interior of the dishwasher is stored in the mineral and heat is released. The heat is blown out into the interior of the dishwasher with dry air. This speeds up and improves drying. Therefore, zeolith drying is very efficient. Note: To avoid impairing Zeolith drying performance, do not position dishware parts directly in front of the intake opening or the blow opening of the Zeolith container. Do not position heat-sensitive dishware parts directly in front of the blow opening of the Zeolith container. → "Appliance", Page 7 3.3 AquaSensor The AquaSensor is an optical measuring device (light barrier) which measures the turbidity of the washing water. You can save water with the AquaSensor. The operation of the AquaSensor depends on the selected cycle. If the soiling level is high, the washing water is drained off and replaced with fresh water. If the soiling level is lower, the washing water is used in the next rinse, so reducing water consumption by 3-6 liters. In the Auto cycles the temperature and run time are additionally adjusted to the level of soiling. 3.4 Sensors The sensors adjust the cycle sequence and strength in the Auto cycles depending on the level and type of soiling. The sensor has different sensitivity levels that can be changed in the basic settings. Sensor setting SE:00 SE:01 SE:02 Description Optimal setting for mixed loads and heavily soiled dishware. Saves both energy and water. Adjusts the cycle strength for effective removal of food remnants even with low soiling levels. Energy and water consumption are adjusted accordingly. Adjusts the cycle strength for difficult conditions of use, e.g. stubborn dried-on food remnants. Recommended setting when using organic or ecological detergents containing low levels of active agents. Energy and water consumption are adjusted accordingly. 6