Bosch she4am02uc Betriebsanweisung
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Dishwashers may occasionally exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. The following infor-
mation may help you with a dishwasher problem without involving a repair professional.
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Self Help
Problem
Cause
Action
Dishwasher
does not start
does not start
Door may not be properly latched.
1.
Unit may not be turned on.
2.
Unit not reset or previous cycle not completed.
3.
Delay start engaged.
4.
Interruption of electrical power supply to dish-
5.
washer or blown fuse.
Child lock activated (select models).
Child lock activated (select models).
6.
The door may have been closed without first select-
7.
ing a cycle.
Water supply may not be turned on.
Water supply may not be turned on.
8.
Shut the door completely.
1.
Press the main power switch to turn unit on.
2.
To reset, refer to “Canceling or changing the cycle” section in
3.
this manual.
To reset, refer to “Delay Start” section in this manual.
To reset, refer to “Delay Start” section in this manual.
4.
Check circuit breaker.
5.
Deactivate the child lock. Refer to “Child Lock” section in this
6.
manual if applicable.
Select a cycle and close the door.
Select a cycle and close the door.
7.
Check and turn on water supply.
8.
Dishwasher
beeping
(end of cycle
signal)
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.
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.
Signal” section in this manual.
Display does
not illuminate
or console
lights are not
on
not illuminate
or console
lights are not
on
A fuse may have been blown or circuit breaker
1.
tripped.
Door not closed or latched.
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.
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
1.
reset the breaker if necessary.
Ensure that door is properly latched and completely closed.
Ensure that door is properly latched and completely closed.
2.
Dishwasher
seems to run
a long time
seems to run
a long time
Incoming water is not warm enough.
1.
Cycle time can vary due to soil and water condi-
2.
tions.
Rinse agent dispenser is empty.
Rinse agent dispenser is empty.
3.
Dishwasher connected to cold water supply.
4.
Note: Refer to “Cycle Chart Data” section in this manual
for typical cycle length.
for typical cycle length.
Before starting a cycle, run hot water faucet at the sink nearest
1.
to the dishwasher.
Sensors in the dishwasher automatically increase the cycle time
Sensors in the dishwasher automatically increase the cycle time
2.
to ensure a good wash when heavy soil is detected.
Add rinse agent.
Add rinse agent.
3.
Verify dishwasher is connected to hot water supply plumbing.
4.
Dishes aren’t
getting clean
enough
getting clean
enough
Spray arm movement is obstructed.
1.
Spray arm nozzles clogged.
2.
Improper use of detergents.
3.
Filters could be clogged.
4.
Dishes are nested or loaded too close together.
5.
Selected wash cycle is not suitable for food soil
6.
condtions.
Ensure that spray arm movement is not blocked by hand rotat-
1.
ing spray arms.
Remove the spray arms and clean according to “Check/Clean
Remove the spray arms and clean according to “Check/Clean
2.
the Spray Arm Nozzles” in Care and Maintenance section of this
manual.
Increase or decrease detergent depending on the water hard-
manual.
Increase or decrease detergent depending on the water hard-
3.
ness. Refer to Table under “Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent”.
Clean the filter. Refer to “Check/Clean the Filter System” under
Clean the filter. Refer to “Check/Clean the Filter System” under
4.
Care and Maintenance section of this manual.
Rearrange load such that water spray can reach all items in the
Rearrange load such that water spray can reach all items in the
5.
dishwasher. See also “Preparing and Loading” section of this
manual.
Refer to “Wash Cycle” section in Operating the Dishwasher sec-
manual.
Refer to “Wash Cycle” section in Operating the Dishwasher sec-
6.
tion of this manual.
Dishes are not
getting dry
enough
getting dry
enough
Rinse agent dispenser is empty. (Rinse agent indi-
1.
cator is activated).
Improper loading of dishes.
Improper loading of dishes.
2.
Selected cycle does not include drying.
3.
Note: Plastic or Teflon do not typically dry as completely
as other items due to their inherent properties.
Note: Plastic or Teflon do not typically dry as completely
as other items due to their inherent properties.
Add rinse agent. The use of rinse agent improves drying.
1.
Rearrange load to ensure items are not nested. Refer also to
2.
the “Preparing and Loading” section of this manual.
Rinse and Hold setting does not include drying cycle,
Rinse and Hold setting does not include drying cycle,
3.
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.
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.