Bosch SHX9PT55UCX Operating Guide

Odor

1. Food debris is present at the bottom of the dish-
washer
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 and Hold 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/Regular 
cycle until it flushes and interrupt the cycle and 
place an 8oz. cup of distilled white vinegar solu-
tion on the top 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 (typically 
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” sec-
tion 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 per-
sist, add one tablespoon of vegetable oil at the bot-
tom 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 person-
nel (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 Regular cycle until 
it flushes and interrupt the cycle and then place 
an 8oz. cup of the concentrated lemon solution 
on the top rack and finish the cycle. this can be 
done periodically to avoid build up.
2. Ensure that silverware does not make contact 
with the tub while running a cycle.

Streaks on 
glassware or 
residue on the 
dishes

1. Incorrect rinse agent setting

1. Depending on the hardness of water, adjust the 
rinse agent dispenser. Refer to “Adding detergent 
and rinse agent” section in the manual

Fascia panel 
discolored or 
marked

1. Abrasive cleaner used

1. Use mild detergents with soft damp cloth

Noise during 
wash cycle

1. Dishes may not be arranged properly

1. Water circulation sound is normal, but if you sus-
pect items are banging into each other or into the 
spray arms, refer to the “loading the dishwasher” 
section of the manual for optimal arrangement.

Detergent dis-
penser cover 
will not shut

1. Improper operation of detergent cover
2. Previous cycle has not been finished or rest or 
cycle or interrupted

1. Refer to “Adding detergent and rinse agent” 
section of the manual for instructions on opening 
and closing the dispenser
2. Refer to the “operating the dishwasher” sec-
tion of the manual

Unable to 
select desired 
cycle

1. Previous cycle has not finished

1. Refer to the “Operating the Dishwasher” sec-
tion of the manual