Bosch 5HVHW User Manual

... during the wash cycle

Unusual foam formation.
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Handwash liquid in the rinse aid
dispenser.
Spilled rinse aid causes excessive
frothing, therefore please remove with
a cloth.

Appliance stops during the wash cycle.
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Power supply interrupted.

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Water supply interrupted.

Filling valves making striking noises
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Caused by the installation of the water
line and has no effect on the function
of the machine. Remedial action is not
possible.

Knocking/rattling noise during rinsing
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Spray arm is striking utensils.

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Utensils not arranged correctly.

... on the utensils

Food residue on the utensils.
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Utensils placed too closely together,
utensils basket overfilled.

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Too little detergent.

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Rinse programme too weak.

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Spray arm rotation obstructed.

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Spray arm nozzles blocked.

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Filters blocked.

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Filters incorrectly inserted.

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Waste water pump blocked.

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Top basket on right and left not set to
same height.

Tea or lipstick residue is not completely
removed.
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The detergent has an inadequate
bleaching effect.

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Too low rinsing temperature.

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Too little/unsuitable detergent.

White stains on the utensils/glasses
remain milky.
If phosphate-free detergents are used with
hard tap water, white deposits may be
deposited more easily on utensils and
the container walls.
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Too little/unsuitable detergent.

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Too weak programme selected.

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No/too little rinse aid.

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No/too little special salt.

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Water softening system set to the
wrong value.

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Salt dispenser lock not fastened.

Contact the detergent manufacturer,
in particular if:
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the utensils are very wet at the end of
the programme.

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limescale forms.

Dull, discoloured glasses, film cannot be
washed off.
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Unsuitable detergent.

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Glasses not dishwasher-proof.

Streaks on glasses and cutlery, glasses
have metallic appearance.
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Too much rinse aid.

Plastic parts discoloured.
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Too little/unsuitable detergent.

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Too weak programme selected.

Rust spots on the cutlery.
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Cutlery not rust-resistant.

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Salt content in the rinsing water too
high, as salt dispenser lock not
fastened firmly or salt was spilled while
being refilled.

Utensils not dry.
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Appliance door opened too early and
utensils taken out too early.

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Programme selected without drying.

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Too little/unsuitable rinse aid.

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Activate intensive drying.

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The combined detergent used has
a poor drying performance.
Use rinse aid (see Rinse aid chapter
for setting).