Bosch she43m06uc User Manual

Self Help

Dishwashers may occasionally exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. the following information 
may help you with a dishwasher problem without involving a repair professional.

Dishwasher 
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 dishwasher or blown 

5. 

fuse.
Child lock activated (select models).

6. 

The door may have been closed without first selecting a cycle.

7. 

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.

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.

7. 

Check and turn on water supply.

8. 

Dishwasher 

beeping (end 

of cycle signal)

Default factory settings alert the customer that the cycle has com-
pleted 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.

Display does not 
illuminate or 
console lights are 
not on

a fuse may have been blown or circuit breaker tripped.

1. 

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. 

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.

2. 

Dishwasher 
seems to run a 
long time

incoming water is not warm enough. 

1. 

Cycle time can vary due to soil and water conditions.

2. 

rinse agent dispenser is empty.

3. 

Dishwasher connected to cold water supply.

4. 

Before starting a cycle, run hot water faucet at the sink nearest 

1. 

to the dishwasher. 
sensors  in  the  dishwasher  automatically  increase  the  cycle 

2. 

time to ensure a good wash when heavy soil is detected.
add rinse agent.  

3. 

Verify dishwasher is connected to hot water supply plumbing.

4. 

Dishes aren’t 
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 condtions.

6. 

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 

2. 

the Spray Arm Nozzles” in Care and Maintenance section of this 
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 

4. 

Care and Maintenance section of this manual.
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-

6. 

tion of this manual.

Dishes are not 
getting dry 
enough

rinse agent dispenser is empty. (rinse agent indicator is 

1. 

activated).
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.

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,

3. 
Note: Select models offer an extra heating options to improve dry-
ing performance. Refer to “Wash Cycle options”  under  the Operat-
ing the Dishwasher section of this manual.

odor

food debris is present at the bottom of the dishwasher.

1. 

food particles are present near the door seal.

2. 

Dishes left too long in unit before running a cycle.

3. 

residual water is present at the bottom of the dishwasher.

4. 

Drain hose is obstructed.

5. 

Remove the filters and clean according to the “Check/Clean the 

1. 

Filter System” section of this manual.

Refer to “Clean the Door Gasket and Door Seal” in the Care and 

2. 

Maintenance section of this manual .

run a rinse/Hold cycle if you do not intend to immediately wash 

3. 

the dishes.

ensure the unit has completely drained from the last cycle. 

4. 

Refer to the “Canceling or changing the cycle” section of this 

manual.

remove any obstructions from the drain hose by calling quali-

5. 

fied personnel.