Bosch SHE3AR72UC Manual

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 and Hold cycle if you do not intend to immedi-
ately 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 dis-
tilled white vinegar solution 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
4. Household water supply turned off

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” section of the 
manual.
3. Cancel the delay start or wait until delay start time com-
pletes
4. Turn household water supply on

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 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 “Operating the Dishwasher” 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 suspect items 
are banging into each other or into the spray arms, refer to 
the “loading the dishwasher” section of the manual for opti-
mal 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” section of the 
manual

Unable to 
select desired 
cycle

1. Previous cycle has not finished

1. Refer to the “operating the dishwasher” section of the 
manual