Bosch SHV53TL3UC Owner's Manual
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Self Help
Dishwashers may occasionally exhibit problems that are unrelated to a mal-
function of the dishwasher itself. The following information may help you
with a dishwasher problem without involving a repair professional.
function of the dishwasher itself. The following information may help you
with a dishwasher problem without involving a repair professional.
Problem
Cause
Action
Dishwasher
does not
start
does not
start
1. Door may not be properly latched
2. Unit may not be turned on
3. Unit not reset or previous cycle not
completed
4. Delay start engaged
5. Interruption of electrical power
supply to dishwasher or blown fuse
6. The door may have been closed
without first selecting a cycle
7. Water supply may not be turned on
2. Unit may not be turned on
3. Unit not reset or previous cycle not
completed
4. Delay start engaged
5. Interruption of electrical power
supply to dishwasher or blown fuse
6. The door may have been closed
without first selecting a cycle
7. Water supply may not be turned on
1. Shut the door completely until you
hear a click
2. Press the main power switch to
turn unit on
3. To reset, refer to “Cancel a Cycle”
in this manual
4. To reset, refer to “Delay Start” in
the “Wash Cycles and Options” sec-
tion in this manual
5. Check circuit breaker
6. Select a cycle and close the door
7. Check and turn on water supply
hear a click
2. Press the main power switch to
turn unit on
3. To reset, refer to “Cancel a Cycle”
in this manual
4. To reset, refer to “Delay Start” in
the “Wash Cycles and Options” sec-
tion in this manual
5. Check circuit breaker
6. Select a cycle and close the door
7. Check and turn on water supply
Display
does not
illuminate
does not
illuminate
1. A fuse may have been blown or cir-
cuit breaker tripped
2. Door not closed or latched
Note: For models with controls on top
of the door, the display only illuminates
when the door is opened and controls
are visible.
cuit breaker tripped
2. Door not closed or latched
Note: For models with controls on top
of the door, the display only illuminates
when the door is opened and controls
are visible.
1. Check the fuse or circuit breaker
box and replace the fuse or reset the
breaker if necessary
2. Ensure door is properly latched and
completely closed
box and replace the fuse or reset the
breaker if necessary
2. Ensure door is properly latched and
completely closed
Dishwasher
seems to
run a long
time
seems to
run a long
time
1. Incoming water is not warm enough
2. Cycle time can vary due to soil and
water conditions
3. Rinse agent dispenser is empty
4. Dishwasher connected to cold
water supply
Note: Refer to “Wash Cycle Information”
section in this manual for typical cycle
lengths.
2. Cycle time can vary due to soil and
water conditions
3. Rinse agent dispenser is empty
4. Dishwasher connected to cold
water supply
Note: Refer to “Wash Cycle Information”
section in this manual for typical cycle
lengths.
1. Before starting a cycle, run hot
water faucet at the sink closest to the
dishwasher
2. Sensors in the dishwasher auto-
matically increase the cycle time to
ensure a good wash when heavy soil
is detected
3. Add rinse aid
4. Verify dishwasher is connected to
hot water supply plumbing
water faucet at the sink closest to the
dishwasher
2. Sensors in the dishwasher auto-
matically increase the cycle time to
ensure a good wash when heavy soil
is detected
3. Add rinse aid
4. Verify dishwasher is connected to
hot water supply plumbing
Dishes are
not getting
dry enough
not getting
dry enough
1. Rinse agent 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.
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 agent - the use of rinse
agent improves drying
2. Rearrange load to ensure items are
not nesting (see “Loading the Dish-
washer” section of the manual)
3. Rinse cycle does not include drying
Note: Select models offer an extra heating
option to improve drying performance.
agent improves drying
2. Rearrange load to ensure items are
not nesting (see “Loading the Dish-
washer” section of the manual)
3. Rinse cycle does not include drying
Note: Select models offer an extra heating
option to improve drying performance.