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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SGE53B56UC [en-us] User manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    en-us Table of contents 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY 9.2 Setting the water INSTRUCTIONS....  4 softening system.... 20 1.1 Safety definitions.... 4 9.3 Special Dishwasher Salt .. 20 1.2 General information.... 4 9.4 Switching off the water 1.3 Intended use ...... 5 softening system.... 21 1.4 Restrictive Use..... 5 10 Rinse aid system ....
  • Page 3 en-us 20 Technical specifications...    52 13.10 Terminating the wash 20.1 Information regarding cycle ...... 29 Free and Open Source 13.11 Switching off the Software ...... 52 appliance ....... 29 21 Statement of Limited 14 Basic settings....  30 Product Warranty....   52 14.1 Overview of the basic 21.1 What this Warranty settings ...... 30...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire and injury to persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed including those in the following pages.
  • Page 5: Intended Use

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ¡ Severe product damage and/or injury could result from the use of un- qualified service technicians or non-original parts. All repairs must be performed by an authorized service provider using only original equip- ment factory replacement parts.
  • Page 6: Safe Use

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor. Check with an authorized electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded. 1.6 Safe use Follow these safety instructions when using the appliance. WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury, observe the following.
  • Page 7 en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To avoid risk of injury, when loading items to be washed, observe the fol- lowing. Locate sharp items so they are not likely to damage the door seal. ▶ ▶ Load knives and other sharp utensils with their handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
  • Page 8: Risk To Children

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1.7 Risk to children Follow these safety instructions if there are children in your home. WARNING To reduce risk of injury to children, observe the following. ▶ Do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher. ▶...
  • Page 9: Preventing Material

    Preventing material damage en-us 2 Preventing material 3 Environmental Preventing material damage Environmental protection and energy-saving damage protection and energy-saving Preventing material damage NOTICE: Environmental protection and energy-saving Harsh chemicals such as bleach- 3.1 Saving energy based products can damage your dishwasher. If you follow these instructions, Do not use harsh chemicals ▶...
  • Page 10: Appliance

    en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 4 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 4.1 Appliance Here you can find an overview of the parts of your appliance. Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number → ...
  • Page 11: Controls

    Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us Dispenser for special Special salt is added to the dispenser salt for special salt. →  "Water softening system", Page 19 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the dish- ware in the lower rack. If the dishware has not been washed properly, clean the spray arms.
  • Page 12 en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 3 4 5 6 7 ON/OFF button Switching on the appliance and reset button →  Page 28 Switching off the appliance Terminating the wash cycle →  Page 29 Cycle buttons Cycles Special salt refill indicator Water softening system → ...
  • Page 13 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us Handle Open the appliance door. Depending on the appliance specifications...
  • Page 14 en-us Dishwasher Cycles 5 Dishwasher Cycles Dishwasher Cycles Below is an overview of the different cycles available on your dish- Dishwasher Cycles washer. The running time may vary depending on the cycle selected. The running time depends on the water temperature, the quantity of dishware, the level of dirt and the option selected.
  • Page 15: Dishwasher Cycles

    Dishwasher Cycles en-us Cycle Purpose Cycle sequence Usage 1) Hour/min. 2) Electrical/ 3) Water/gal Rinse Dishware: Cold rinsing: ¡ 1) 0:09 ¡ Cleaning all ¡ Pre-rinse ¡ 2) 0.050 types of dish- ¡ 3) 1.2 ware. Level of Soiling: ¡ Cold rinsing, in- termediate cleaning.
  • Page 16: Options

    en-us Options Press the button for the rele- Option vant options. ¡ To ensure a Press Favorite button for 3 sec- higher hygiene Sanitize onds. status for the ap- a The selected cycle and option pliance and dish- will flash. ware, the temper- a The Favorite button flashes.
  • Page 17: Lower Rack

    Features en-us You can adjust the height of the 7.2 Lower rack upper rack to make room for larger items. Arrange pans and plates in the lower rack. Adjusting upper rack with the side levers To wash large items in the racks, adjust the shelf height of the up- per rack.
  • Page 18: Cup Shelf

    en-us Features You can fold the tines down to ar- range pans, bowls and glasses better. Folding down the tines If you do not need the tines, fold them down. Push the lever forward fold down the tines ⁠ . 7.4 Cup shelf Use the cup shelf and the space underneath for small cups and glasses or for large items of silver-...
  • Page 19: Rack Heights

    Before using for the first time en-us 7.7 Rack heights Set the racks at the right height. Appliance height 32 inches with silverware basket Level Upper rack Lower rack 1 max. ø 8.5" 12" 2 max. ø 9.5" 11" 3 max. ø 10.5"...
  • Page 20: Setting The Water Softening System

    en-us Water softening system Water hard- Hardness mmol/l Setting value ness °E range 0 - 8 soft 0 - 1.1 9 - 10 soft 1.2 - 1.4 11 - 12 medium 1.5 - 1.8 13 - 15 medium 1.9 - 2.1 16 - 20 medium 2.2 - 2.9...
  • Page 21: Switching Off The Water Softening System

    Rinse aid system en-us Note: Only use special salt ¡ The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. specified for dishwashers. You can omit special salt. Do not use salt tablets. Press ⁠ . Do not use table salt. To open the basic settings, Add the special dishwasher salt press for 3 seconds.
  • Page 22: Setting The Amount Of Rinse Aid

    en-us Detergent Add rinse aid up to the max 10.3 Switching the rinse mark. aid system off If you choose not to use rinse aid, you can turn the rinse aid system off. Tip: Rinse aid within a combina- tion detergent has limited effec- tiveness.
  • Page 23: Incompatible Detergents

    Detergent en-us agents are generally used to re- 11.2 Incompatible move colored stains, e.g. tea or detergents ketchup. Note: Follow the manufacturer's Do not use a detergent which is instructions for each detergent. not designated for dishwasher use or contains chlorine. Detergent Description Detergent Description Tabs...
  • Page 24: Adding Detergent

    en-us Detergent ¡ To prevent sticking, only touch Close the lid of the detergent detergents in a water-soluble dispenser. pouch with dry hands and only ever place them in a dry deter- gent dispenser. ¡ Even if the rinse aid and spe- cial salt refill indicators light up, the wash cycles will run prop- erly with combination deter-...
  • Page 25: Dishware

    Dishware en-us Cause Recommenda- 12 Dishware Dishware tion Glass and dish- Only put Only wash dishware that is suit- Dishware ware is not suit- glasses and able for dishwashers. able for dish- china in the Note: Decorated glassware and washers. dishwasher if it parts made of aluminum or silver is marked as may fade or discolor with dish-...
  • Page 26: Loading Dishware

    en-us Dishware – Put heavily soiled dishware 12.2 Loading dishware in the lower rack, e.g. pans. The more powerful spray jet Arrange dishware correctly to opti- ensures that the dishwashing mize the dishwashing result and result will be better. prevent damage to both dishware –...
  • Page 27: Loading Patterns

    Dishware en-us Check the washing tank and Additional loading patterns for 10 accessories for soiling and place settings: clean if necessary. Lower rack →  "Cleaning and maintenance", Page 34 12.4 Loading patterns Recommended loading patterns. 12 place settings: Lower rack Upper rack Upper rack Third rack Third rack...
  • Page 28: Basic Operation

    en-us Basic Operation a The cycle is set and the cycle 13 Basic Operation Basic Operation button flashes. a The remaining run time of the Basic Operation cycle appears on the display. 13.1 Protection against unintentional 13.4 Setting options operation You can set options to complete the chosen cycle.
  • Page 29: Activating The Button Lock

    Basic Operation en-us ¡ You can only change a cycle in 13.10 Terminating the progress if you can cancel it wash cycle first. →  "Terminating the wash cy- To end a cycle early or to switch cle", Page 29 from one that has already started, ¡...
  • Page 30: Basic Settings

    en-us Basic settings 14 Basic settings Basic settings You can configure your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 14.1 Overview of the basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display Selection Description text W. hardness H00 - H07 Set the water softening system to your water...
  • Page 31: Changing The Basic Settings

    Home Connect™  en-us Basic setting Display Selection Description text Remote Start rc0 - rc2 Activate or deactivate . The following settings are possible: ¡ With the setting "rc0", the option is perma- nently deactivated. ¡ With the setting "rc1", the option can be se- lected via the button.
  • Page 32: Home Connect

    en-us Home Connect™ To be able to use Home Con- Connecting appliance to the nect™, you must first set up the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi) connection to the WLAN home Requirements network (Wi-Fi ) and to the Home Connect™ app. ¡ Home Connect™ app is in- stalled on your mobile device.
  • Page 33: Remote Diagnostics

    Home Connect™  en-us will be permanently activated and 15.5 Software update you can start your appliance with a mobile device at any time. You can use this function to up- date the software of your appli- Activating remote start ance, e.g. for optimization, trou- bleshooting or safety-relevant up- If you have selected remote start dates.
  • Page 34: Cleaning And Maintenance

    →  Page 28 while, leave the door slightly ajar. 16.4 Machine Care Deposits, e.g. from food remnants www.bosch-home.com/us/shop- and limescale, can cause your ap- productlist/dishwashing/cleaning- pliance to malfunction. To avoid and-care these problems and reduce odors, we recommend cleaning your ap- www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/...
  • Page 35 Cleaning and maintenance en-us Phase Removal of Cleaner Placement Grease and Liquid machine care Appliance interior, limescale product or machine e.g. bottle hung in descaler in powder the silverware bas- form. ket or powder in the interior. Food remnants Machine cleaner Detergent dispenser and deposits To ensure optimal cleaning perfor-...
  • Page 36: Filter System

    en-us Cleaning and maintenance Pull down the micro filter to re- 16.5 Filter system move. The filter system removes coarse soiling from the dishwashing cy- cle. Press the locking catches gether and lift the coarse filter ⁠ . Micro filter Fine filter Coarse filter Cleaning filters Soiling in the dishwashing water...
  • Page 37: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    Cleaning and maintenance en-us 16.6 Cleaning the spray arms Limescale and soiling in the dish- washing water may block the noz- zles and bearings on the spray arms. Clean the spray arms regu- larly. Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull down to remove ⁠...
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    en-us Troubleshooting 17 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can eliminate minor issues on ing issues before contacting Cus- Troubleshooting your appliance yourself. Please tomer Service. This may avoid un- necessary repair costs. read the information on eliminat- Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:20-60 lights up al- Appliance has detected that the heating element ternately.
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:32-00 lights up al- Remove the filter from the supply hose. ternately or indicator for water supply lights up. Clean the filter. Reinsert the filter in the supply hose. Screw the water connection back on. Check the water connection for leaks.
  • Page 40 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting A different error There is a technical issue. code appears in the Press display window. Pull out the power cord plug of the appliance or switch off the breaker. E:01-00 to E:90-10 Wait at least 2 minutes. Insert the power cord plug of the appliance in a power outlet or switch on the breaker.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Dishware is not dry. Dishware removed too early or drying process not yet ended. Wait until the program ends. Only remove dishware 30 minutes after the program has ended. Rinse aid used has a limited drying performance. Use a name-brand rinse aid.
  • Page 42 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Food remnants on Dishware has been precleaned too intensively. dishware. Then the sensors choose a lighter cycle. Stub- born remnants cannot be entirely removed. Only remove large remnants of food and do not ▶ pre-rinse dishware. Tall narrow containers in corner areas are not rinsed out adequately.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Wipeable or water- There is detergent residue. These coatings can- soluble coatings in- not generally be removed with chemicals. side the appliance Change your Detergent. ▶ or on the door. Scrub the appliance by hand. ▶...
  • Page 44 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting There are colored The formation of films is due to substances con- coatings (blue, yel- tained in vegetables (cabbage, celery, potatoes, low, brown) inside noodles, etc.) or tap water (manganese). the appliance or on Clean the appliance. ▶...
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting There are remov- There is detergent residue in the final rinse. Lid of able streaks on detergent dispenser is blocked by dishware and glasses, glassware will not open fully. with a metallic ap- Arrange dishware in the upper rack so the tab pearance and silver- collecting tray is not obstructed by dishware.
  • Page 46 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Connection to home WLAN on router is not active. network is not es- Check the wireless network connection of your ▶ tablished. router. WLAN display is Connection to home network is not available. flashing. Activate the wireless network connection on ▶...
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Appliance cannot be Pull out the power cord plug or switch off the switched on or oper- breaker. ated. Wait at least 2 minutes. Connect the appliance to the power supply. Switch the appliance on. Appliance does not The breaker has tripped.
  • Page 48 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Filling valves mak- Caused by the domestic installation. No fault ing knocking noises. present in the appliance. Does not affect function- ing of the appliance. Can only be remedied in the home installation. ▶ Knocking or rattling Spray arm is striking dishes.
  • Page 49: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    Transportation, storage and disposal en-us Insert the pump cover 18.2 Vacation and Storage press down ⁠ . NOTICE: Preparing your unit for vacation Before leaving for vacation dur- ▶ ing warmer weather, besides turning off the main valve, also turn off water supply at the nearest point to the dish- washer.
  • Page 50: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance

    Service To empty the residual water out 1-800-944-2904 of the appliance, detach the www.bosch-home.com/us/owner- supply hose and let the water support/get-support drain out. www.bosch-home.com/us/shop 1-800-944-2904 18.4 Disposal of your old www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/ appliance get-support www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/ Environmentally sound disposal cleaners-and-accessories allows valuable raw materials to For assistance with connecting to be recycled.
  • Page 51 Customer Service en-us ¡ A condition of all warranty claims is the appliance with AquaStop must have been in- stalled and connected correctly in accordance with all instruc- tions; this also includes a prop- erly installed AquaStop exten- sion (genuine accessories). The warranty does not cover defective feed lines or fittings leading to the AquaStop con-...
  • Page 52: Technical Specifications

    en-us Technical specifications 20 Technical specifications Technical specifications Technical specifications Weight Max.: 60 kg Voltage 120 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz Power rating 1440 W Fuse 12 A Water pressure ¡ Min. 7.25 psi (50 kPa) ¡ Max. 145 psi (1000 kPa) Inlet rate Min. 2.6 gal/min Water temperature Cold water.
  • Page 53: How Long The Warranty Lasts

    Statement of Limited Product Warranty en-us ¡ New at retail (not a display, "as or other similar factors. This cos- is", or previously returned metic warranty specifically ex- model), and not for resale, or cludes any display, floor, “As Is”, commercial use. or “B”...
  • Page 54: Out Of Warranty Product

    en-us Statement of Limited Product Warranty uct have been made without suc- would still pay for labor and parts cess, then BSH will replace your and ship the parts to the nearest Product (upgraded models may authorized service provider, but be available to you, in BSH’s sole you would still be fully liable and discretion, for an additional responsible for any travel time or...
  • Page 55 Statement of Limited Product Warranty en-us ¡ A failure to comply with any ap- ing wrong with the Product; cor- plicable state, local, city, or rection of installation problems county electrical, plumbing and/ (you are solely responsible for any or building codes, regulations, structure and setting for the Prod- or laws, including failure to in- uct, including all electrical, plumb-...
  • Page 56: Obtaining Warranty Service

    en-us Statement of Limited Product Warranty NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR- RANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPE- CIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
  • Page 57 Wi-Fi® Module FCC/IC Statements Model: SMB FCC ID: 2AHES-SMB IC: 21152-SMB The Home Connect module is a communication device designed to provide communication between appliances and smart devices. This module is integrated at the factory, under direct control of B/S/H Home Appliances Corporation, and is not user serviceable or upgradable.
  • Page 60 Free and easy registration – also on mobile phones: www.bosch-home.com/welcome Looking for help? You'll find it here. Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, help with prob- lems or a repair from Bosch experts. Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you: www.bosch-home.com/service...

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