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Dishwasher SHP87P****, SHX87P****, SHXM98***, SHXM88****, SHPM88****, SHVM88****, SHPM78****, SHP878****, SHXM78****, SHVM78****, SHX878****, SHV878**** en-us Operating instructions

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
, Rinse Aid 13	3
- Loading the Dishwasher 15	3
. Detergent 27	3
/ Dishwasher Cycles 29	3
0 Dishwasher Cycle Options 30	3
1 Operating the Dishwasher 34	3
2 Care and Maintenance 39	3
3 Troubleshooting 44	3
4 Customer Service 49	3
‡ Statement of Limited Product Warranty 50	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
RIsk of explosion!	6
9 WARNING	7
Health hazard!	7
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS	7
9 WARNING	7
Risk of electric shock!	7
Safe Operation	7
9 CAUTION	7
9 WARNING	8
Risk of injury!	8
9 WARNING	8
CHILD SAFETY!	8
Proper Care and Maintenance	8
Note:	8
NOTICE	8
Proposition 65 Warning:	8
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
, Rinse Aid	13
Rinse Aid	13
Note:	13
Adding rinse aid	13
NOTICE	13
1. Open the rinse aid dispenser 92 by pressing on the latch of the lid and pull it open.	13
2. Add liquid rinse aid to the dispenser 92 until it is full. Do not overfill. Avoid spilling into air vent hole.	13
3. Close the lid. Lid must be fully closed until it clicks in order to seal.	13
4. Wipe up any excess rinse aid that may have puddled when the dispenser reservoir is full.	13
Tip:	13
NOTICE	13
Setting the amount of rinse aid used	14
Setting	14
Amount	14
1. Open the door.	14
2. Press the On/Off button (.	14
3. Hold down the function key # and press the Start button P until the display 8 indicates š:‹x (x can be any number). Release both buttons.	14
4. Press the function key # until the display 8 shows §:‹†.	14
5. Press the function key 3 to select the desired setting.	14
6. Press the Start button P to save the setting.	14
Turning off rinse aid indicator	14
NOTICE	14
- Loading the Dishwasher	15
Loading the Dishwasher	15
Dishware material	15
Note:	15
Recommended	15
Not Recommended	15
Loading the racks	16
For best dishwashing results, observe the following when loading the dishwasher:	16
NOTICE	16
Loading the upper rack	16
Note:	16
Loading the lower rack	16
Loading patterns for lower rack	17
12 place setting suggested loading pattern	17
Alternate loading pattern	17
Alternate loading pattern with pots and pans	17
Loading patterns for upper rack	17
12 place setting suggested loading pattern, with third rack cutlery drawer *	17
12 place setting suggested loading with My Way Rack™ *	18
Alternate loading pattern	18
Alternate loading pattern with stemware	18
Loading patterns for third rack	18
12 place setting suggested loading pattern *	18
My Way Rack™ *	19
Loading the silverware basket	19
9 WARNING	19
Risk of injury!	19
Silverware basket *	19
Note:	19
The Double Flex silverware basket *	20
Side by side	20
Back to back	20
Note:	20
Suggested loading patterns	21
Silverware basket	21
Double Flex silverware basket	21
Unloading the dishwasher	21
9 CAUTION	21
Note:	21
Adjusting the height of the rack	22
With silverware basket	22
Upper rack	22
Lower rack	22
9.4 in (24 cm)	22
12.6 in (32 cm)	22
10.4 in (26.5 cm)	22
11.8 in (30 cm)	22
11.4 in (29 cm)	22
10.6 in (27 cm)	22
With third rack	22
Upper rack	22
Lower rack	22
7 in (18 cm)	22
12.6 in (32 cm)	22
8 in (20.5 cm)	22
11.8 in (30 cm)	22
9 in (23 cm)	22
10.6 in (27 cm)	22
RackMatic®	22
1. Pull the upper rack out of the dishwasher until it stops.	22
2. To lower the rack, push the RackMatic® lever inward.	22
3. To raise the rack, hold the basket on the sides of the upper rack and lift it up.	22
Note:	22
Rack accessories	23
Flip tines	23
Third rack	23
My Way Rack™ *	24
Cup shelves	24
Extra tall item sprinkler*	24
Note:	25
NOTICE	25
Removing/Installing third rack	25
Removing third rack 1*	25
1. Pull out third rack all the way (1).	25
2. Lift upper rollers over the stopper hooks of both rails (2).	25
3. Pull third rack out forward and upward so that the holding hooks and the lower rollers of the rack slide over the stopper hooks of both rails (3).	25
Installing third rack 1*	26
1. Pull out third rack rails all the way (1).	26
2. Insert third rack at an angle. Make sure that the stopper hooks of both rails slide in between the holding hooks and the lower rollers of the third rack (2).	26
3. Slide third rack in and lift the upper rollers over the front stopper hooks of both rails (3).	26
4. Push in third rack (4).	26
Removing/Installing upper rack with Rackmatic®	26
Removing upper rack 12	26
1. Pull out upper rack all the way (1).	26
2. Lift front rollers over the stopper hook of the rail (2).	26
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).	26
Installing upper rack 12	26
1. Pull out upper rack rails all the way (1).	26
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).	26
3. Slide upper rack in and lift the upper rollers over the front stopper hooks of both rails (3).	26
4. Push in upper rack (4).	26
. Detergent	27
Detergent	27
NOTICE	27
Note:	27
Wash Cycle	27
Hard Water/ Heavy Soil	27
Medium Water/ Medium Soil	27
Soft Water/ Little Soil	27
Adding detergent	28
1. If the detergent dispenser 9: is still closed, push the button 9B to open it.	28
Note:	28
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.	28
Note:	28
3. Close the lid by placing the finger on the lid as shown. Slide the lid closed until it clicks.	28
Tip:	28
/ Dishwasher Cycles	29
Dishwasher Cycles	29
Wash cycle	29
Recommended use	29
Possible wash cycle option	29
Note:	29
Note:	29
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 92. A single dose of detergent was inserted into the detergent dispenser 9:, with no detergent...	29
0 Dishwasher Cycle Options	30
Dishwasher Cycle Options	30
Delay	30
Half Load	30
Delicate	30
Sanitize	30
CrystalDry™	30
Eco *	30
ExtraScrub® *	30
Wash Cycle Information	31
Eco	31
Note:	33
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...	33
1 Operating the Dishwasher	34
Operating the Dishwasher	34
Note:	34
9 WARNING	34
Risk of injury!	34
Protection against unintentional operation	34
This function will be activated when:	34
Note:	34
AquaSensor	34
Switching the appliance on	34
1. Turn the water supply on fully.	34
2. Open the door.	34
3. Press the On/Off button (.	34
4. Press Start button P.	34
Note:	34
Time display	35
Delay Start	35
To set Delay start:	35
1. Open the door and press the On/Off button (. Select a cycle.	35
2. Press the Delay button from the wash cycle options H until the displayed time corresponds with your requirements.	35
3. Press the Start button P to activate Delay start.	35
To cancel Delay start:	35
1. Open the door and press the Delay button until œ:‹‹ is indicated on the digital display 8.	35
2. Press the Start button P to save setting.	35
Note:	35
Wash cycle end	35
To change the signal volume:	35
1. Open the door.	35
2. Press the On/Off button (.	35
3. Hold down function key # and press Start button P until the display 8 indicates š:‹x (x can be any number). Release both buttons.	35
4. Press function key # until the display shows ›:‹ƒ.	35
5. Press function key 3. Each time the button is pressed the set value increases by one level; when it reaches the value ›:‹„, the display jumps back to ›:‹‹ (off).	35
6. Press Start button P to save the setting.	35
Auto power off	36
To change the setting:	36
1. Press the On/Off button (.	36
2. Hold down the function key # and press the Start button P until the display 8 indicates š:‹x (x can be any number).	36
3. Release both buttons.	36
4. Press the function key # until the display 8 indicates ˜:‹x.	36
5. Press the function key 3 until the display corresponds with your requirements.	36
6. Press the Start button P.	36
Switching off the appliance	36
Short time after the end of the wash cycle:	36
1. Press On/Off button (.	36
2. Remove the dishes when they have cooled down.	36
9 WARNING	36
Risk of injury!	36
Interrupting the wash cycle	36
9 CAUTION	36
1. Open the door.	36
2. Switch off On/Off switch (.	36
3. To continue the wash cycle, switch on the On/Off switch ( again.	36
4. Close the door.	36
Note:	36
Terminating the wash cycle (Reset)	37
Terminating the wash cycle	37
1. Press and hold Start button P for approximately 3 seconds until the display reads ‹:‹‚.	37
2. Wait about 1 minute while the dishwasher drains.	37
3. Press On/Off button (.	37
Changing the wash cycle	37
InfoLight® *	37
To change the setting:	37
1. Open the door.	37
2. Press the On/Off button (.	37
3. Hold down function key # and press Start button P until the display 8 indicates š:‹x (x can be any number). Release both buttons.	37
4. Press function key # until the display shows ‚:‹‚.	37
5. Press the function key 3 to switch the InfoLight® feature on ‚:‹‚ or off ‚:‹‹.	37
6. Press Start button P to save the setting.	37
TimeLight® (Optical display while the wash cycle is running) *	38
All time remaining displays	38
To change the setting:	38
1. Open the door.	38
2. Press On/Off button (.	38
3. Hold down function key # and press Start button P until the display 8 shows •:‹x or š:‹x (x can be any number).	38
4. Release both buttons. The light above function key # flashes and the display 8 shows the factory set value.	38
5. Press function key # until the display 8 shows the factory set value †:‹‚.	38
6. Press function key 3 to switch between †:‹‹ and †:‹‚.	38
7. Press Start button P to save setting.	38
Intensive drying	38
1. Open the door.	38
2. Press the On/Off button (.	38
3. Hold down function key # and press Start button P until the display 8 indicates š:x (x can be any number).	38
4. Release both buttons.	38
5. Press function key # until the display 8 indicates the factory set value š:‹‹.	38
6. Press function key 3 to switch the Extra dry feature on š:‹‚ or off š:‹‹.	38
7. Press Start button P to save setting.	38
2 Care and Maintenance	39
Care and Maintenance	39
Cleaning the dishwasher	39
NOTICE	39
9 WARNING	39
RIsk of explosion!	39
9 WARNING	39
Filters	40
Filter components	40
The filter system 1j consists of three parts.	40
Cleaning intervals	40
Your filter system may need to be cleaned when:	40
Cleaning interval	40
Use this setting,	40
Note:	40
To check or clean the filter system:	41
1. Unscrew the Large Object Trap as illustrated and remove the entire filter system.	41
2. Remove the microfilter from the fine filter for easier cleaning.	41
3. Rinse the filters under running water and use a soft brush to clean.	41
Note:	41
4. Reinstall the filter system in reverse sequence and lock into place by screwing the Large Object Trap until the marking arrows align.	41
Spray arms	41
Check spray arms 1:, 1Z for grease and limescale deposits. If you find such deposits:	41
Drain pump	42
Large food remnants in the rinsing water not retained by the filters may block the waste water pump. In this case:	42
Note:	42
Preparing your unit for vacation	43
NOTICE	43
Winterizing your unit	43
NOTICE	43
3 Troubleshooting	44
Troubleshooting	44
Note:	44
Note:	46
Note:	46
Note:	48
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4 Customer Service	49
Customer Service	49
1. Call us at 1-800-944-2904	49
2. Contact Customer Service from our web site: www.bosch-home.com/us or www.bosch-home.ca	49
3. Contact your installer or the Bosch Authorized Service Contractor in your area.	49
4. Write us:	49
‡ Statement of Limited Product Warranty	50
Statement of Limited Product Warranty	50
What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies to:	50
How Long the Warranty Lasts	50
Extended Limited Warranty	50
BSH also provides these additional limited warranties:	50
Repair/Replace as Your Exclusive Remedy	51
Out of Warranty Product	51
Warranty Exclusions	51