Bosch SGE78B55UC Use And Care Manual
Bosch SGE78B55UC Use And Care Manual

Bosch SGE78B55UC Use And Care Manual

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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SGE78B55UC [en-us] Use and Care Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    en-us Table of contents 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY 9 Water softening system ..   22 INSTRUCTIONS....  4 9.1 Overview of water 1.1 Safety definitions.... 4 hardness settings.... 22 1.2 General information.... 4 9.2 Setting the water softening system.... 22 1.3 Intended use ...... 5 9.3 Special Dishwasher Salt ..
  • Page 3 en-us 20 Technical specifications...    55 13.9 Interrupting the wash cycle ........ 31 21 STATEMENT OF 13.10 Terminating the wash LIMITED PRODUCT cycle ...... 32 WARRANTY......   55 13.11 Switching off the 21.1 What this warranty appliance ....... 32 covers & Who it applies to ........
  • 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 a qualified electrician or authorized 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 The blow opening of the Zeolith container becomes hot and can cause burns. Never touch the blow opening of the Zeolith container. ▶ WARNING To avoid risk of injury, when loading items to be washed, observe the fol- lowing.
  • Page 8: Risk To Children

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE: Water and power shut off It is highly recommended for the end user to become familiar with the ▶ procedure to shut off the incoming water supply and the procedure to shut off the incoming power supply.
  • 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: Aquasensor

    en-us Environmental protection and energy-saving into the interior of the dishwasher with dry air. This speeds up and improves drying. Therefore, zeolith drying is very efficient. Note: To avoid impairing Zeolith drying performance, do not posi- tion dishware parts directly in front of the intake opening or the blow opening of the Zeolith container.
  • Page 11: Familiarizing Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us 4 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 4.1 Appliance Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number →  Page 54 . You will need this data to contact Cus- tomer service → ...
  • Page 12 en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 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. →  "Cleaning the spray arms", Page 40 Detergent tab collecting During the wash cycle, detergent tabs tray automatically drop out of the detergent...
  • Page 13: Controls

    Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us 4.2 Controls You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appli- ance and to obtain information about the operating status. 3 4 5 6 7 ON/OFF button and reset Switching on the appliance button → ...
  • Page 14 en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Display The display shows information about the remaining run time or ba- sic settings. You can change the basic settings via the display and the setting buttons. Door handle Open the appliance door. Depending on the appliance specifications...
  • Page 15: Dishwasher Cycles

    Dishwasher Cycles en-us 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 16 en-us Dishwasher Cycles Cycle Purpose Cycle sequence Usage 1) Hour/min. 2) Electrical/ 3) Water/gal Delicate Dishware: Particularly gentle: ¡ 1) 1:25 - ¡ Cleaning deli- ¡ Pre-Rinse  1:35 cate dishware, ¡ 2) 0.570 - ¡ Cleaning 113 °F - silverware,  0.580 122 °F temperature- ¡...
  • Page 17: Energy Guide

    Options en-us 5.1 Energy Guide Save Favorite on the appliance. The Energy Guide label was Press ⁠ . based on the Normal soil sensing Press the right cycle button. cycle. Press the button for the rele- The unit was tested without any vant options.
  • Page 18: Options

    en-us Features Option 7 Features Features ¡ Switch on with small loads. You can find an overview of the Features Half Load ¡ It is recom- possible features of your appli- mended adding ance and how to use them here. less detergent to These features depend on your the detergent dis- appliance model.
  • Page 19: Lower Rack

    Features en-us Press in the right and left hand levers on the outside of the rack. Large plates up to a diameter of 12 inches can be arranged in the lower rack as shown. Raise or lower the rack evenly to the right level. 7.3 Silverware Basket Check that the rack is level on both sides.
  • Page 20: Silverware Drawer

    en-us Features If you do not need the cup shelf, you can fold it up. 7.6 Flip tines Use the flip tines to position dish- ware securely, e.g. plates. 7.4 Silverware drawer Arrange silverware in the silver- ware drawer. You can fold the tines down to ar- range pans, bowls and glasses better.
  • Page 21: Small Items Holder

    Before using for the first time en-us 7.7 Small items holder 7.8 Bottle holder Use the small items holder to ar- Use the bottle holder to position range small items of dishware, tall narrow items securely, e.g. e.g. light plastic parts. bottles or vases. 7.9 Rack heights Set the racks at the right height.
  • Page 22: Water Softening System

    en-us Water softening system To remove any marks from wa- 9 Water softening Water softening system ter or other residues, we rec- system ommend you operate the appli- ance without dishware before using it for the first time. Hard water leaves limescale on Water softening system dishware as well as the washing Tip: You can change these set-...
  • Page 23: Special Dishwasher Salt

    Water softening system en-us a The display shows Hxx. Note: Only use special salt specified for dishwashers. a The display shows ⁠ . Do not use salt tablets. Press repeatedly until the Do not use table salt. right water hardness has been set.
  • Page 24: Rinse Aid System

    en-us Rinse aid system ¡ The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. Add rinse aid up to the max You can omit special salt. mark. Press ⁠ . To open the basic settings, press for 3 seconds. a The display shows Hxx. a The display shows ⁠...
  • Page 25: Switching The Rinse Aid System Off

    Detergent en-us agents are generally used to re- 10.3 Switching the rinse move colored stains, e.g. tea or aid system off ketchup. Note: Follow the manufacturer's If you choose not to use rinse aid, instructions for each detergent. you can turn the rinse aid system off.
  • Page 26: Incompatible Detergents

    en-us Detergent ¡ To prevent sticking, only touch 11.2 Incompatible detergents in a water-soluble detergents pouch with dry hands and only ever place them in a dry deter- Do not use a detergent which is gent dispenser. not designated for dishwasher use ¡...
  • Page 27: Detergent Table

    Dishware en-us Close the lid of the detergent washing. Delicate types of glass dispenser. may turn cloudy after a few wash cycles. 12.1 Damage to glass and dishware Only put glasses and china in the dishwasher if they are labeled dishwasher-safe. Avoid damage to glass and dishware.
  • Page 28: Loading Dishware

    en-us Dishware and the appliance. The noise level Cause Recommenda- may also vary depending on the tion items placed in your dishwasher. Highly caustic If you use alkaline or highly caustic NOTICE: highly acidic alkaline or Avoid dishwasher damage cleaning solu- highly acidic Do not load the dishwasher ▶...
  • Page 29: Removing Dishware

    Dishware en-us – Put heavily soiled dishware Check the washing tank and in the lower rack, e.g. pans. accessories for soiling and The more powerful spray jet clean if necessary. ensures that the dishwashing →  "Cleaning and maintenance", result will be better. Page 37 –...
  • Page 30: Basic Operation

    en-us Basic Operation Additional loading patterns for 10 13 Basic Operation Basic Operation place settings: Lower rack Basic Operation 13.1 Protection against unintentional operation Your appliance is equipped with a function that helps to prevent un- intentional operation, e.g. by chil- dren. After starting the appliance, the door has to be closed within 4 seconds, otherwise the operation will be paused.
  • Page 31: Setting Options

    Basic Operation en-us a The cycle is set and the cycle ¡ You can only change a cycle in button flashes. progress if you can cancel it a The remaining run time of the first. cycle appears on the display. →  "Terminating the wash cy- cle", Page 32 ¡...
  • Page 32: Terminating The Wash Cycle

    en-us Basic Operation 13.10 Terminating the wash cycle To end a cycle early or to switch from one that has already started, you will need to cancel it first. Press for approx. ▶ 4 seconds. a As soon as the displays are off, the display shows "0h:01m"...
  • Page 33: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en-us 14 Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your Basic settings needs. 14.1 Overview of the basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display Selection Description text W.
  • Page 34: Changing The Basic Settings

    en-us Home Connect® Basic setting Display Selection Description text Remote Start rc0 - rc2 Activate or deactivate →  "Remote Start ", Page 36 . 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 but-...
  • Page 35: Home Connect

    Home Connect®  en-us function depends on the availabil- 15.1 Home Connect® ity of Home Connect® services in quick start your country. You can find infor- mation on this at: www.home-con- Connect your appliance to a mo- nect.com. bile device quickly and easily. To be able to use Home Con- nect®, you must first set up the Setting up the connection to the WLAN home...
  • Page 36: Home Connect® Settings

    en-us Home Connect® Open the Home Connect® app Requirements and scan the following QR ¡ The appliance is connected to code. your WLAN home network. ¡ The appliance is connected to the Home Connect® app. ¡ "rc1" is selected in the Basic settings →  Page 34 of this func- tion.
  • Page 37: Data Protection

    Cleaning and maintenance en-us 15.6 Data Protection 16 Cleaning and Cleaning and maintenance maintenance Please see the information on data protection. To keep your appliance working Cleaning and maintenance The first time your appliance is efficiently for a long time, it is im- registered on a home network portant to clean and maintain it connected to the Internet, your...
  • Page 38: Machine Care

    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 39: Filter System

    Cleaning and maintenance en-us ¡ If you have not run Machine Micro filter Care after 3 wash cycles, the Fine filter indicator for Machine Care will go out automatically. Coarse filter ¡ For optimal cleaning perfor- mance, ensure the correct placement of cleaners. Cleaning filters ¡...
  • Page 40: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    en-us Cleaning and maintenance Press the locking catches 16.6 Cleaning the spray gether and take the coarse filter arms upward and out ⁠ . Limescale and soiling in the dish- washing water may block the noz- zles and bearings on the spray arms.
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en-us 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- read the information on eliminat- necessary repair costs. Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:20-60 lights up al- Appliance has detected that the heating element ternately.
  • Page 42 en-us Troubleshooting 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 43 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting E:61-03 lights up al- ternately. Water is not draining. Not an appliance error. High loop is missing and/ or debris flushed back into drain hose and blocked it. Be sure there is a high loop in the drain hose ▶...
  • Page 44 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Dishware is not dry. Cycle or cycle option has no drying phase, or dry- ing phase is too short. Select a wash cycle with drying. →  Page 15 ▶ Some option buttons decrease the drying re- sult.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Appliance interior Not an error. Condensation drying creates water still wet after wash droplets in the tub. This is normal. Moisture in the cycle. air condenses on the inside walls of the appli- ance, runs off, and is pumped out. No action required.
  • Page 46 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue in Lid of the detergent dispenser is blocked by items the appliance of dishware and will not open. Arrange dishware in the upper rack so the tab collecting tray is not obstructed by dishware. → ...
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Wipeable or water- Special salt dispenser is not screwed tight. soluble coatings in- Screw the special salt dispenser tight. ▶ side the appliance or on the door. There are stubborn There is detergent residue. These coatings can- white coatings on not generally be removed with chemicals.
  • Page 48 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting There are colored The formation of films is due to metal components coatings (blue, yel- on silver or aluminum dishware. low, brown) inside Clean the appliance. ▶ the appliance or on You can remove coatings with Mechanical stainless steel dish- cleaning → ...
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting There are remov- Items of dishware are blocking the dispenser able streaks on lid. glasses, glassware Do not place dishware or fragrance dispensers with a metallic ap- in the tab collecting tray. pearance and silver- Dishware has been precleaned too intensively.
  • Page 50 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting WLAN display is Connection to home network is not available. flashing. Activate the wireless network connection on ▶ your router. Home Connect can- Home Connect set incorrectly. not be implemented Please consult the documents supplied for ▶...
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Appliance cannot be Software update is taking place. switched on or oper- Wait until the software update has finished. ▶ ated. Appliance functions have failed. Pull out the power cord plug or switch off the breaker.
  • Page 52 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting Lid on the detergent Detergent dispenser or lid are blocked by sticky dispenser cannot be detergent residue. closed. Remove detergent residue. ▶ Filling valves mak- Caused by the domestic installation. No fault ing knocking noises. present in the appliance.
  • Page 53: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    Transportation, storage and disposal en-us Remove any food remnants or nearest point to the dish- foreign objects in the area of washer. During colder weather, the impeller. please follow the instructions for winterizing your unit below. Insert the pump cover Winterizing your unit press down ⁠...
  • Page 54: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance

    (FD) of your appliance. ¡ A condition of all warranty USA: claims is the appliance with 1-800-944-2904 AquaStop must have been in- www.bosch-home.com/us/owner- stalled and connected correctly support/get-support in accordance with all instruc- www.bosch-home.com/us/shop tions; this also includes a prop-...
  • Page 55: Technical Specifications

    The limited warranty provided by effectuate warranty coverage, it is BSH Home Appliances (“Bosch“) the best way for Bosch to notify in this Statement of Limited Prod- you in the unlikely event of a uct Warranty applies only to the safety notice or product recall.
  • Page 56: Extended Warranty

    All removed parts and com- place any BSH microprocessor ponents shall become the prop- or printed circuit board if it erty of Bosch at its sole option. All proves to be defective in mate- replaced and/or repaired parts rials or workmanship (excludes shall assume the identity of the labor charges).
  • Page 57: Out Of Warranty Product

    STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY en-us sess, in Bosch's opinion, a supe- repairs, prorates, or Product re- rior reputation for customer ser- placement, once this warranty has vice and technical ability (note expired. that they are independent entities and are not agents, partners, affili- 21.6 Warranty exclusions...
  • Page 58 Bosch before service is per- LOSSES, OR EXPENSES, IN- formed. CLUDING WITHOUT LIMITA- TION TIME AWAY FROM WORK, In no event shall Bosch have any HOTELS AND/OR RESTAURANT liability or responsibility whatso- MEALS, REMODELLING EX- ever for damage to surrounding...
  • Page 59: Obtaining Warranty Service

    STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY en-us 21.7 Obtaining warranty service To obtain warranty service for your product, you should contact Bosch Customer Support at 1-800-944-2904 to schedule a re- pair. 21.8 Product information For handy reference, copy the in- formation below from the rating plate.
  • Page 60 • Easy access to manuals & appliance specifications • Easy access to parts list • Expert tips & tricks for your appliance • Customized offer for the Bosch Appliance Service Plan (sent by mail • Warranty extension options after appliance registration) •...

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