Bosch SGE53U56UC Operating Guide

Dishes are 
not getting 
dry enough

1. Rinse aid dispenser is empty.
2. Improper loading of dishes.
3. Selected cycle does not include drying.
Note: Plastic or Teflon do not typically dry as well 
as other items due to their inherent properties.

1. Add rinse aid - the use of rinse aid 
improves drying.
2. Rearrange load to ensure items are not 
nesting (see “Loading the Dishwasher” sec-
tion of the manual).
3. Rinse and Hold setting does not include 
drying.
Note: Sanitize option and Intensive Drying feature 
also improve drying performance.

Odor
Note: Water 
testing is 
done in the 
factory. Occa-
sionally water 
may still 
appear in the 
dishwasher at 
purchase 
which may 
create an 
odor.

1. Food debris is present at the bottom of 
the dishwasher.
2. Food particles are present near the door 
seal.
3. Dishes left in unit too long before running 
a cycle.
4. Residual water is present at the bottom of 
the dishwasher.
5. Drain hose is obstructed.

1. Remove the filters and clean according to 
the “Care and Maintenance” section of the 
manual.
2. Refer to “Care and Maintenance” section of the 
manual.
3. Run a Rinse cycle if you do not intend to 
immediately wash the dishes.
4. Ensure the unit has completely drained 
from the last cycle.
5. Remove any obstructions from the drain 
hose by calling qualified personnel.
Note: If odor still persists, run the Normal cycle 
until it flushes and interrupt the cycle and place 
an 8 oz. cup of distilled white vinegar solution on 
the upper rack and then finish the cycle.

Dishwasher 
not filling 
with water 

1. Restriction in the water supply system.
2. Previous wash cycle was not completed.
3. Delay start is active.

1. Ensure that the water supply valve (typi-
cally located under kitchen sink) is open and 
check that the water supply line has no kinks 
or clogs.
2. Refer to the “Operating the Dishwasher” 
section of the manual.
3. Cancel the delay start or wait until delay 
start time completes.

Water leaks

1. Suds.
2. Door seal could be pulled away from 
track.
3. Condensation vent is blocked.
4. Improper installation.

1. Wrong type of detergent results in suds and 
leaks - use only dishwasher detergents. If suds 
still persist, add one tablespoon of vegetable oil 
at the bottom of the dishwasher and run the 
desired cycle.
2. Ensure the door seal is in the track.
3. Ensure that condensation vent is not blocked.
4. Have proper installation verified by qualified 
personnel (water supply, drain system, leveling, 
plumbing).

Tub stains

1. Stains on the dishwasher interior are due 
to water hardness.
2. Silverware in contact with tub.

1. Concentrated lemon juice can reduce the 
build up of hard water stains. Run a Normal 
cycle until it flushes and interrupt the cycle 
and then place an 8 oz. cup of the concen-
trated lemon solution on the upper rack and 
finish the cycle. This can be done periodically 
to avoid build up.
2. Ensure that silverware does not make con-
tact with the tub while running a cycle.