Operating GuideTable of ContentsHalf Size Cover1EN_half.pdf22Dear Valued Customer,3www.bosch-home.com/us (USA)3or3If you have any questions or comments, please contact us by phone at:3BSH Home Appliances Corporation31901 Main Street3Irvine, CA 926143Irvine, CA 926143Irvine, CA 926143Table of Contents3Important Safety Instructions............................................3-53Dishwasher Components....................................................5-63Dishware Materials...............................................................73Loading the Dishwasher.....................................................8-93Loading the Silverware Basket.........................................9-103Rack Accessories...........................................................10-113Adding Detergent and Rinse Aid.....................................12-133Dishwasher Cycles and Options..........................................143Wash Cycle Information......................................................153Operating the Dishwasher..............................................16-183Care and Maintenance....................................................18-193Self Help........................................................................20-233Customer Service...............................................................243Warranty Information.....................................................25-263IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: Please READ and SAVE this information4WARNING4NOTICE4WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or serious injury, observe the following:51 This dishwasher is provided with Installation Instructions and this Use and Care Manual. Read and understand all instructions before using the dishwasher.52 This appliance must be grounded to a metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher. See the Installation Instr...53 Use this dishwasher only for its intended function, which is the washing of household dishware and kitchenware.54 Use only detergents or rinsing agents recommended for use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of children.55 When loading items to be washed:56 Do not abuse, sit or stand on the door or dish racks of the dishwasher.57 To reduce risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher.58 When children become old enough to operate the appliance, it is the legal responsibility of the parents/legal guardians to ensure the children are instructed in safe practices by qualified persons.59 Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is explosive. Before using a dishwasher that is connected to a hot water system that has been unused for two wee...510 Remove the dishwasher door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher for service or discarding.511 To avoid floor damage and possible mold growth, do not allow wet areas to remain around or under the dishwasher.512 Protect your dishwasher from the elements. Protect against freezing to avoid possible damage to the fill valve. Damage caused by freezing is not covered by the warranty.513 For a cord-connect appliance:613 For a cord-connect appliance:613 For a cord-connect appliance:613 For a cord-connect appliance:613 For a cord-connect appliance:6Dishwasher Components6* “x” can be any number7* “x” can be any number7* “x” can be any number7* “x” can be any number7* “x” can be any number7* “x” can be any number7* “x” can be any number7* “x” can be any number7Dishware Materials8Note: Before using your dishwasher for the first time, check the information in this section. Some items are not dishwasher safe and should be hand washed; others require special loading.8Loading the Dishwasher9Loading the Top Rack9Note: When pushing the top rack into the dishwasher, push it until it stops against the back of the tub so the top rack spray arm connects to the water supply at the back of the tub. Do not push racks in using the door.9Loading the Bottom Rack9Unloading the Dishwasher9NOTICE9NOTICE10NOTICE10Loading the Silverware Basket10WARNING10The Long Silverware Basket10Long Basket Placement Option11Loading pattern for Long Silverware Basket11Rack Accessories11Flip Tines11Manual Adjustable Upper Rack (model dependent)12RackMatic® Adjustable Upper Rack (model dependent)12Note: Before pushing the top rack into the dishwasher, ensure the rack height is the same on both sides. If the height is not the same on both sides, the dishwasher door will not shut and the top rack spray arm will not connect to the water inlet.121 Pull the top rack out of the dishwasher until it stops.122 Press the RackMatic® adjustable top rack handles inward and let the rack drop gently.121 Pull the top rack out of the dishwasher until it stops.122 Grasp the top of the rack above the RackMatic® handles and pull it upward until the handles lock the rack into position (you do not need to press the handles in order to raise the rack).12Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent13Detergent13NOTICE13Note: If you do not know the hardness of your water supply, use 15ml of detergent. Increase the amount if necessary to the least amount required to get your kitchenware clean.13Adding Detergent13To Close13To Open13Table 1 - Recommended Detergent Amount14Table 1 - Recommended Detergent Amount14Rinse Aid14Note: The dishwasher indicates low rinse aid by turning on the “Add Rinse Aid” indicator light. If this light is on, you need to refill the rinse aid dispenser by following the directions below.14Adding Rinse Aid14Dishwasher Cycles and Options15Wash Cycles15Note: The Energy Guide Label was based on this soil sensing cycle with all available options turned off. As prescribed in the energy test procedure, the unit was tested without any Rinse Aid in the Rinse Aid dispenser. A single dose of detergent was ...15Wash Cycle Options (model dependent)15Note: The dishwasher automatically defaults to Auto Wash when turned off and back on. If you used the sanitize option in your last cycle, the dishwasher will default to Auto Wash with the Sanitize option selected when you turn it on.15Note: The dishwasher automatically defaults to Auto Wash when turned off and back on. If you used the sanitize option in your last cycle, the dishwasher will default to Auto Wash with the Sanitize option selected when you turn it on.15Note: The dishwasher automatically defaults to Auto Wash when turned off and back on. If you used the sanitize option in your last cycle, the dishwasher will default to Auto Wash with the Sanitize option selected when you turn it on.15Note: The dishwasher automatically defaults to Auto Wash when turned off and back on. If you used the sanitize option in your last cycle, the dishwasher will default to Auto Wash with the Sanitize option selected when you turn it on.15Note: The dishwasher automatically defaults to Auto Wash when turned off and back on. If you used the sanitize option in your last cycle, the dishwasher will default to Auto Wash with the Sanitize option selected when you turn it on.15Wash Cycle Information16Note: To save energy, this dishwasher has a “Smart Control” where the sensors in the dishwasher automatically adjust the cycle length, temperature and water changes based on the amount of food soil and the incoming water temperature. The “Smart...16Table 2 - Wash Cycle Information16Note: Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to meet the requirements of 6 for soil removal and sanitization efficacy. There is no intention, either directly or indirectly, that all cycles have passed sanitization performance tests.16Operating the Dishwasher17Start the dishwasher171 Press the [On/Off] button. The LED of the last selected cycle flashes.172 Select a cycle and desired options.173 Press [Start] and the cycle will begin.17Cancel a cycle171 Press and hold the [Start] button for approximately 3 seconds until the display reads “0:01”.172 Wait about 1 minute while the dishwasher drains and the display reads “0:00”.173 Press the [On/Off] button. You may now power the dishwasher back on and begin new cycle if desired.17Interrupt a cycle171 Press the [On/Off] button to turn the unit off.172 To resume the cycle, press the [On/Off] button again.17Setting the amount of rinse aid171 Press the [On/Off] button.172 Hold down the “A” button (see page 6) and press [Start] until the display indicates “d:00”. Release both buttons.173 Press the “A” button until the display shows “r:05”.174 Press the “C” button to select the desired setting.175 Press [Start] to save the setting.17Delay Start171 Press the [On/Off] button and select desired cycle.172 Press the [Delay] button until the displayed time corresponds with your requirements.173 Press [Start] to activate delay start. Wash cycle will begin after set time.171 Press the [Delay] button until “h:00” is indicated on the digital display.172 Press [Start] to save setting.172 Press [Start] to save setting.17Child Lock (model dependent)181 Start the desired cycle.182 Hold down the button that says “Child Lock” underneath it for approximately 4 seconds until the display reads “CL”.183 The “CL” will be indicated now if any button is pressed and the program will not be reset.181 Hold down the “Child Lock” button for approximately 4 seconds until the display no longer reads “CL”.18Cycle Completion Signal (model dependent)181 Open the door and press the [On/Off] button.182 Hold down the “A” button (see page 6) and press [Start] until the display indicates “d:00”. Release both buttons.183 Press the “A” button until the display shows “b:02”.184 Press the “C” button to increase or decrease the tone “b:00” = OFF and “b:03” = LOUDEST185 Press [Start] to save setting and close the door.18Intensive Drying (model dependent)181 Press the [On/Off] button.182 Hold down the “A” button (see page 4) and press [Start] until the display indicates “d:00”. Release both buttons.183 Press the “C” button to turn intensive drying on or off. “d:01” = ON and “d:00” = OFF184 Press [Start] to save setting.18Auto Power Off (model dependent)181 Press the [On/Off] button.182 Hold down the “A” button and press [Start] until the display indicates “d:00”. Release both buttons.183 Press the “A” button until the display indicates “P:01”.184 Press the “C” button until the display corresponds with your requirements.185 Press [Start] to save the setting.18InfoLight (model dependent)191 Press the [On/Off] button.192 Hold down the “A” button and press [Start] until the display indicates “d:00”. Release both buttons.193 Press the “A” button until the display shows “1:01”.194 Press the “C” button to switch between “1:01” = ON and “1:00” = OFF and press [Start] to save.19Care and Maintenance19Overall condition of the machine19Filters19Spray Arms20Waste water pump20Self Help21Customer Service251 Call us at 1-800-944-2904252 Contact Customer Service from our web site:253 Contact your installer or the Bosch® Authorized Service Contractor in your area.254 Write us: BSH Home Appliances Corporation251901 Main Street25Warranty Information26What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies to: The limited warranty provided by BSH Home Appliances Corporation (BSH) in this Statement of Limited Product Warranty applies only to Bosch® dishwashers (“Product”) sold to you, the first using purch...26How Long the Warranty Lasts: BSH warrants that the Product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three hundred sixty five (365) days from the date of purchase. The foregoing timeline begins to run upon the date of purchase...26Extended Limited Warranty: BSH also provides these additional limited warranties:26The foregoing timeline begins to run upon the date of purchase, and shall not be stalled, tolled, extended, or suspended, for any reason whatsoever.26Repair/Replace as Your Exclusive Remedy: During this warranty period, BSH or one of its authorized service providers will repair your Product without charge to you (subject to certain limitations stated herein) if your Product proves to have been man...26Out of Warranty Product: BSH is under no obligation, at law or otherwise, to provide you with any concessions, including repairs, pro-rates, or Product replacement, once this warranty has expired.27Warranty Exclusions: The warranty coverage described herein excludes all defects or damage that are not the direct fault of BSH, including without limitation, one or more of the following: (1) use of the Product in anything other than its normal, cus...27TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY SETS OUT YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES WITH RESPECT TO PRODUCT, WHETHER THE CLAIM ARISES IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING STRICT LIABILITY, OR NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANT...27How to Obtain Warranty Service: TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE FOR YOUR PRODUCT, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE NEAREST BSH AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER, OR CALL 1-800-944-2904.27Half Size Back79Size: 9.8 MBPages: 79Languages: English, Français, EspañolOpen manual
