Bosch SHV53TL3UC Owner's Manual

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Dishes are 
not getting 
clean 
enough

1. Spray arm movement obstructed
2. Spray arm nozzles clogged
3. Improper use of detergents
4. Filters could be clogged
5. Dishes are nested or loaded too close 
together
6. Selected wash cycle is not suitable for 
food soil conditions

1. Ensure that spray arm movement is not 
blocked by hand rotating spray arms 
before starting cycle
2. Remove the spray arms and clean 
according to the “Care and Mainte-
nance” section of the manual
3. Increase or decrease detergent 
depending on the water hardness (refer 
to Table 1) 
4. Clean the filters according to the 
“Care and Maintenance” section of the 
manual
5. Rearrange load such that water spray 
can reach all items in the dishwasher - 
see “Loading the Dishwasher” section 
of the manual
6. Refer to “Wash Cycle Information” sec-
tion of the manual.

Streaks on 
glassware 
or residue 
on the 
dishes

1. Incorrect rinse aid setting

1. Depending on the hardness of 
water, adjust the rinse agent dis-
penser. Refer to “Adding Detergent 
and Rinse Aid” section of the 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 run-
ning a cycle
4. Residual water is present at the bottom 
of the dishwasher
5. Drain hose is obstructed

1. Remove the filters and clean accord-
ing to the “Care and Maintenance” sec-
tion of the manual
2. Refer to “Care and Maintenance” sec-
tion 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 Nor-
mal/Regular cycle until it flushes and 
interrupt the cycle and place an 8oz. 
cup of distilled white vinegar solution 
on the top rack and then finish the 
cycle.

Dishwasher 
not filling 
with water 
or “Check 
water sup-
ply” display 
lights up

1. Restriction in the water supply sys-
tem
2. Previous wash cycle was not com-
pleted
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 Dish-
washer” section of the manual
3. Cancel the delay start or wait until 
delay start time completes
4. Turn on water supply