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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SM... SB... [en] User manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety ..........   4 Features.........    21 General information...... 4 Top basket ........ 22 Intended use........ 4 Bottom basket ........ 23 Restriction on user group.... 4 Cutlery basket ........ 24 Safe installation ........ 5 Cutlery drawer ........ 24 Safe use ........... 6 Etagere ........... 25 Damaged appliance ...... 8 Folding prongs ....... 25 Risk to children ........ 9 Small items holder ...... 26...
  • Page 3 Technical specifications....   57 Switching on the appliance .... 36 Setting a programme ..... 36 Setting additional functions .... 36 Setting timer programming .... 36 Starting the programme .... 37 Interrupting programme .... 37 Terminate programme.... 37 Switching off appliance .... 37 Basic settings........    38 Overview of basic settings ..... 38 Changing basic settings.... 38 Cleaning and servicing ....
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety Safety Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the ap- pliance safely. General information You can find general information for this instruction manual here. ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this will ensure you use the appliance safely and efficiently. ¡...
  • Page 5: Safe Installation

    Safety en Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance and power cable. Safe installation Follow these safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Improper installation may cause injury. ▶ When installing and connecting the appliance, follow the in- structions in the manual and installation instructions.
  • Page 6: Safe Use

    en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-ap- proved adapters. ▶ Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips. ▶ If the power cord is too short, contact Customer Service. ▶ Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Hinges move when opening and closing the appliance door and can cause injury.
  • Page 7 Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! ¡ Adding solvents to the interior of the appliance may cause ex- plosions. ▶ Never add solvents to the interior of the appliance. ¡ Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in con- junction with aluminium parts in the interior of the appliance may cause explosions.
  • Page 8: Damaged Appliance

    en Safety ▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance. ¡ If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is danger- ous. ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appli- ance parts or heat sources. ▶...
  • Page 9: Risk To Children

    Safety en Risk to children Follow the safety instructions if there are children in your home. WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! ¡ Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate. ▶ Keep packaging material away from children. ▶...
  • Page 10: Safety Systems

    en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Children may get their fingers caught in the slots of the tablet collecting tray and injure themselves. ▶ Keep children away from the appliance when open. WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! Children may become trapped in the appliance and suffocate. ▶...
  • Page 11: Preventing Material Damage

    Preventing material damage en ¡ Modified or damaged water hoses Preventing material damage Preventing material dam- may result in material damage and damage to the appliance. Never kink, crush, modify or cut ▶ through water hoses. Follow these instructions to prevent Preventing material damage Only use the water hoses sup- material damage to your appliance,...
  • Page 12: Childproof Lock

    en Childproof lock ¡ Unsuitable cleaning agents may Pull the catch of the childproof damage the appliance. lock forwards and close the ap- Do not use a steam cleaner. pliance door ⁠ . ▶ So as not to scratch the finish ▶...
  • Page 13: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en AquaSensor Environmental protection and saving energy Environmental protection The AquaSensor is an optical meas- and saving energy uring device (light barrier) which measures the turbidity of the washing Help protect the environment by us- Environmental protection and saving energy water.
  • Page 14: Installing And Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection ¡ Instruction manual Drainage connection ¡ Installation instructions Connect your appliance to drainage ¡ Warranty connection so dirty water is dis- ¡ Installation material charged via the wash cycle. ¡ Steam guard plate ¡ Rubber apron Installing the drainage connection ¡...
  • Page 15: Electrical Connection

    Installation and connection en Electrical connection Connect your appliance to the power supply. Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Notes ¡ Follow the "Safety instructions" → Page 5. ¡ Connect the appliance to alternat- ing current only, in the range of 220 - 240 V and 50 Hz or 60 Hz. ¡...
  • Page 16: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarise yourself with the parts of your appliance. Familiarising yourself with your appliance Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. Rating plate Rating plate with "E number and FD number"...
  • Page 17: Controls

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en "Detergent" → Page 31 is added to the detergent Detergent dispenser dispenser. "Bottom basket" → Page 23 Bottom basket Dispenser for special salt Add special salt for the "Water softening system" → Page 27 to the dispenser for special salt. Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the tableware in the bot- tom basket.
  • Page 18 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance "Switching on the appliance" → Page 36 ON/OFF button "Switching off the appliance" → Page 37 "Programmes" → Page 19 Programme selector "Starting the programme" → Page 37 Start button and reset button "Terminating the programme" → Page 37 Display The display shows information about the remain- ing running time or the basic settings.
  • Page 19: Programmes

    Programmes en Programmes Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- running time will change if the rinse Programmes grammes that can be selected here. aid system is switched off or rinse Different programmes, which can be aid needs to be added. found on the control panel of your The consumption values can be appliance, are available depending...
  • Page 20: Information For Test Institutes

    en Programmes Programme Programme se- Additional functions quence Tableware: Most economical pro- → "Additional func- ¡ Cleaning mixed gramme: tableware and cut- ¡ Pre-Rinse tions", Page 21 Eco 50° lery. ¡ Cleaning 50 °C Level of soiling: ¡ Intermediate rinse ¡ Removing common ¡ Rinsing 66 °C household food rem- ¡...
  • Page 21: Additional Functions

    Additional functions en Additional func- Additional functions Additional functions tion ¡ Switch on with mixed You can find an overview of the addi- Additional functions loads containing table- tional functions that can be selected IntensiveZone ware with different soil- here. Different additional functions, ing levels, e.g.
  • Page 22: Top Basket

    en Features Press in the levers on the right and Top basket left on the outside of the basket. Arrange cups and glasses in the top basket. The basket can then slip down slightly. Raise or lower the basket evenly to Knife shelf the right level.
  • Page 23: Bottom Basket

    Features en Remove the basket. Bottom basket Arrange pans and plates in the bot- tom basket. Insert the basket at the right bas- ket height. → "Basket heights", Page 26 Cutlery basket Large plates up to a diameter of 31/34 cm can be arranged as shown.
  • Page 24: Cutlery Basket

    en Features To fold down a side shelf, push the Cutlery basket lever forwards and fold down Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket, the side shelf ⁠ . always without sorting it and with the To fold down the front prongs, sharp points downwards.
  • Page 25: Etagere

    Features en Etagere Folding prongs Use the etagere and space under- Use the folding prongs to position neath for small cups and glasses or tableware securely, e.g. plates. for large items of cutlery, e.g. wooden spoons or serving cutlery. You can fold the prongs down to po- sition pans, bowls and glasses You can adjust the height of the better.
  • Page 26: Small Items Holder

    en Features Small items holder Knife shelf Use the small items holder to posi- Use the knife shelf for long, sharp ob- tion small items of tableware, e.g. jects and long items of cutlery. light plastic parts. Basket heights Set the baskets at the right height. Appliance height 81.5 cm with cutlery basket Level Top basket...
  • Page 27: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time en Appliance height 86.5 cm with cutlery drawer Level Top basket Bottom basket 1 max. ø 18 cm 34 cm 2 max. ø 20.5 cm 30.5 cm 3 max. ø 23 cm 28 cm "Set the water softening system." Before using for the first time Before using for the → Page 28...
  • Page 28: Setting Water Softening System

    en Water softening system Water hardness °E Hardness range mmol/l Setting value 39 - 62 Hard 5.5 - 8.9 H:07 Note: Set the water hardness determ- ATTENTION! ined on your appliance. ¡ Detergent may damage the water With a water hardness of 0 - 8 °E softening system.
  • Page 29: Switching Off Water Softening System

    Water softening system en Place the lid back on the dis- Press and hold ⁠ . penser and turn to close. Turn the programme selector until the display shows H:04. Switching off water softening Release the button. system Turn the programme selector until the display shows H:00.
  • Page 30: Rinse Aid System

    en Rinse aid system Spilled rinse aid can cause ex- Rinse aid system Rinse aid system cessive frothing during the wash cycle. You can use the rinse aid system Rinse aid system Close the lid of the dispenser for and rinse aid to get tableware and rinse aid.
  • Page 31: Detergent

    Detergent en Release the button. Detergent Description Turn the programme selector until Powder deter- Powder detergent is re- the display shows r:00. gent commended for shorter Press to save the setting. Programmes. a The rinse aid system is switched The dosage can be adjus- off and the rinse aid refill indicator ted to the level of soiling.
  • Page 32: Unsuitable Detergents

    en Detergent pletely dispense with certain sub- Combined detergent stances. The cleaning effect may Besides conventional separate deter- be restricted here. gents, a number of products are ¡ Set the rinse aid and the water available with additional functions. softening system to the separate These products contain not only de- detergent or combined detergent tergent but also rinse aid and salt re-...
  • Page 33: Tableware

    Tableware en Add the detergent to the dry deter- Close the lid of the detergent dis- gent dispenser. penser. 50 ml 25 ml 15 ml a The lid clicks into position. If you are using tablets, one is a The detergent dispenser will open enough.
  • Page 34: Damage To Glass And Tableware

    en Tableware Damage to glass and table- Cause Recommendation ware The water temperat- Select a programme ure of the programme with lower temperat- Avoid damage to glass and table- is too high. ures. ware. After the programme has ended, take glass- Cause Recommendation ware and cutlery out...
  • Page 35: Removing Tableware

    Basic operation en To save resources, do not pre- Removing tableware rinse tableware under running wa- ter. WARNING Observe the following when arran- Risk of injury! ging tableware: Hot tableware can cause burns to the – Put heavily soiled tableware in skin.
  • Page 36: Switching On The Appliance

    en Basic operation If the childproof lock is activated, Setting a programme press the catch of the lock to the To adjust the wash cycle to the soil- right and open the appliance ing level of the tableware, select a door ⁠...
  • Page 37: Starting The Programme

    Basic operation en Starting the programme Terminate programme Press To end a programme early or to ▶ switch from a programme that has a The programme has ended when already started, you will need to can- the display shows "0:00". cel it first. Notes Press for approx.
  • Page 38: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings Overview of basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display text Selection Description Water hardness H:04 H:00 - H:07 Set the water softening system to your water hardness.
  • Page 39: Cleaning And Servicing

    Cleaning and servicing en Turn the programme selector until Cleaning products the display shows the right value. Only use suitable cleaning products Press to save the setting. to clean your appliance. → "Safe use", Page 11 Cleaning and servicing Cleaning and servicing Tips on appliance care To keep your appliance working effi- Cleaning and servicing Follow the tips on appliance care to...
  • Page 40 en Cleaning and servicing Press the locking catches Cleaning filters gether and lift the coarse filter out Soiling in the dishwashing water may ⁠ . block the filters. After each wash check the filters for residue. Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise and remove the filter system ⁠...
  • Page 41: Cleaning Spray Arms

    Cleaning and servicing en Cleaning spray arms Limescale and soiling in the dish- washing water may block the nozzles and bearings on the spray arms. Clean the spray arms regularly. Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull down to remove Pull up the lower spray arm to re- move.
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting E:18 or indicator for water Filter in the water supply is Switch off the appliance. supply lights up. blocked. Pull out the mains plug. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water connection. Remove the filter from the supply hose Clean the filter.
  • Page 44: Washing Results

    en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting E:25 lights up. Cover of the wastewater Secure the cover of the "Wastewa- ▶ ter pump " → Page 54 so it clicks pump is loose into position. E:27 lights up. Mains voltage is too low. This is not a fault on the appliance. Contact an electrician.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. Water collects in recesses of Position tableware at an angle ▶ the tableware or cutlery. where possible. The combined detergent Use rinse aid to improve drying per- used has a poor drying per- formance.
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Remnants of food on table- Tableware was placed too Arrange tableware with sufficient ware. close together. space in between. The spray jets must reach the sur- faces of the tableware. Avoid points of contact. Basket is overfilled. Arrange tableware with sufficient space in between.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Detergent residue in the ap- Lid of the detergent dis- Arrange tableware in the top basket pliance penser is blocked by items tableware so the tab collecting tray of tableware parts and will is not obstructed by tableware. → "Arrange tableware", Page 34 not open.
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Stubborn white coatings are Detergent substances are Change your "detergent" ▶ → Page 31. present on tableware, inside deposited there. These coat- the appliance or the door. ings cannot generally be re- Clean the appliance mechanically. ▶ moved with chemicals. The hardness range is set in- Set the "Water softening system"...
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Coloured coatings (blue, yel- may not always be possible to com- low, brown) that are difficult pletely remove deposits but they or impossible to remove are are harmless to health. present inside the appliance or on stainless steel table- ware.
  • Page 50 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Removable streaks are Tableware has been pre- Only remove large remnants of food ▶ present on glasses, glass- cleaned too intensely. The and do not prerinse tableware. ware with a metallic appear- sensors chose a weaker pro- Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors.
  • Page 51: Information On Display Panel

    Troubleshooting en Information on display panel Fault Cause troubleshooting Add "Special salt" → Page 28. Special salt refill indicator Insufficient special salt. ▶ lights up. Sensor does not detect spe- Do not use special salt tablets. ▶ cial salt tablets. Refill indicator for special Water softening system is "Setting water softening system"...
  • Page 52: Mechanical Damage

    en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Appliance does not start. Appliance door is not closed Close the appliance door. ▶ properly. → "Terminate programme", Programme starts automat- You did not wait until pro- ▶ ically. gramme ended. Page 37 Appliance stops during the Appliance door is not closed Close the appliance door.
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Knocking or rattling noise. With a small load the water Distribute the tableware evenly. ▶ jets directly strike against Load the appliance with more table- ▶ the tub. ware. Light items of tableware Position light items of tableware se- ▶...
  • Page 54: Clean Wastewater Pump

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Insert the pump cover and press Clean wastewater pump down ⁠ . Large remnants of food or foreign bodies can block the wastewater pump. As soon as the washing water no longer drains properly, the wastewater pump must be cleaned. WARNING Risk of injury! Sharp and pointed objects or frag-...
  • Page 55: Protect Appliance From Frost

    Customer Service en Protect appliance from frost Disposing of old appliance If there is a risk of frost where the ap- Valuable raw materials can be re- pliance will be standing, e.g. in a holi- claimed by recycling. day home, empty the appliance com- pletely.
  • Page 56: Product Number (E-Nr.) And Production Number (Fd)

    en Customer Service We will always find an appropriate Product number (E-Nr.) and solution and try to avoid unnecessary production number (FD) visits being made by a Customer Ser- vice technician. You can find the product number (E- With any warranty claims, we will Nr.) and the production number (FD) make sure that your appliance is re- on the appliance's rating plate.
  • Page 57 Technical specifications en turned off if you are away from Water temperature Cold water: 25 °C home for a long period, e.g. on holiday for several weeks. Technical specifications Technical specifications Facts and figures for your appliance Technical specifications Capacity 12 - 15 place settings can be found here.
  • Page 60 Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts. Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you: www.bosch-home.com/service Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service direct- ory.

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