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SMS6ZCI16E
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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SMS6ZCI16E [en] Information for Use...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 7 Additional functions ....  22 1.1 General information.... 4 8 Features........  22 1.2 Intended use...... 4 8.1 Top basket.......  23 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 8.2 Etagere ........ 23 1.4 Safe installation ......
  • Page 3 13 Tableware ........  32 20 Customer Service....  53 13.1 Damage to glass and table- 20.1 Product number (E-Nr.), ware........ 33 production number (FD) and consecutive numbering 13.2 Arrange tableware .... 33 (Z-Nr.) ........ 54 13.3 Removing tableware.... 35 20.2 AQUA-STOP guarantee .. 54 14 Basic operation .......  35 21 Technical specifications..  55 14.1 Switching on the appliance ...
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
  • Page 5 Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Always use the supplied power cable for the new appliance. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
  • Page 6: Safe Use

    en Safety Contact between the appliance and installation lines may lead to a defect in these lines, e.g. gas pipes and power lines. Gas from a corroded gas pipe can ignite. A damaged power line can cause a short circuit. ▶ Check that there is a distance of at least 5 cm between the ap- pliance and installation lines.
  • Page 7: Damaged Appliance

    Safety en ▶ Do not sit or stand on the appliance door when open. Knives and utensils with sharp points can cause injuries. ▶ Arrange knives and utensils with sharp points in the cutlery bas- ket with the points downwards, on the knife shelf or in the cut- lery drawer.
  • Page 8: Risk To Children

    en Safety ▶ Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured surface. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains. ▶ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately un- plug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box and turn off the water tap.
  • Page 9 Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of crushing! With higher-level appliances, children can become crushed between the appliance door and cabinet doors underneath. ▶ Keep an eye on children when opening and closing the appli- ance door. WARNING ‒ Risk of chemical burns! Rinse aid and detergent may cause chemical burns to the mouth, throat and eyes.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage Modified or damaged water hoses Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material may result in material damage and damage to the appliance. damage Never kink, crush, modify or cut ▶ through water hoses. Preventing material damage 2.1 Safe installation Only use the water hoses supplied ▶...
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en So as not to scratch the finish on 3.3 Zeolith drying ▶ the appliance, do not use sponges The appliance features a Zeolith con- with a rough surface or abrasive tainer. Zeolith drying lets you save cleaning agents.
  • Page 12: Installation And Connection

    en Installation and connection Sensor set- Description Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- ting nection SE:00 Optimum setting for a mixed load and To ensure proper operation, connect Installation and connection heavily soiled table- the appliance to the power and water ware.
  • Page 13: Drainage Connection

    Installation and connection en installing it under a continuous work- 4.4 Drinking water connec- top that is securely connected to ad- tion jacent cabinets. Follow the safety instructions. Connect your appliance to a drinking → Page 4 water connection. Follow the instructions for electrical Installing the drinking water connection.
  • Page 14: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD num- ber → Page 54.
  • Page 15 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Detergent dispenser Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. → "Detergent", Page 30 Bottom basket Bottom basket → Page 24 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for spe- cial salt. → "Water softening system", Page 26 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the table- ware in the bottom basket.
  • Page 16: Controls

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Controls You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. With some buttons you can perform different functions. ON/OFF button and reset Switching on the appliance button → Page 35 Switching off the appliance...
  • Page 17: Programmes

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Remote Start → "Remote Start ", Page 41 Start button Starting the programme → Page 36 Programme buttons and addi- Programmes tional functions → "Programmes", Page 19 Additional functions → "Additional functions", Page 22 button If you press for approx. 3 seconds, you can open the basic set- tings.
  • Page 18 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Symbol Description The symbols show the current cycle of the ap- pliance, e.g. washing , rinsing or drying ⁠ . If you have activated the electronic start timer, the symbol lights up on the display. → "Setting timer pro- gramming", Page 35 If the water inflow or...
  • Page 19 Programmes en Programmes 6 Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- ted. The running time will change if Programmes grammes that can be selected here. the rinse aid system is switched off Different programmes, which can be or rinse 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- quence Tableware: Particularly gentle: ¡ Delicate tableware, cutlery, tem- ¡ Pre-Rinse Glass 40° perature-sensitive plastics, ¡ Cleaning 40 °C glasses and stemware ¡ Intermediate rinse Level of soiling: ¡ Final rinse 50 °C ¡ Lightly adhering fresh food rem- ¡...
  • Page 21: Intelligent

    Programmes en When programmes have been down- loaded and on delivery of the appli- ance, the name of the programme will be displayed in the app. The dis- play alternately shows "AP:P" and the remaining running time. Tip: You can use the Home Connect app to download additional pro- grammes and save them to the button.
  • Page 22: Features

    en Additional functions Additional functions 7 Additional functions You can find an overview of the additional functions that can be selected here. Additional functions Different additional functions, which can be found on the control panel of your appliance, are available depending on the appliance configuration. You can se- lect certain additional functions depending on the programme.
  • Page 23: Top Basket

    Features en Raise or lower the basket evenly to 8.1 Top basket the right level. Arrange cups, glasses and small items of tableware in the top basket. Check that the basket is level on both sides. Release the levers. You can adjust the height of the top a The basket clicks into position.
  • Page 24: Bottom Basket

    en Features 8.3 Bottom basket 8.4 Folding prongs Arrange pans and plates in the bot- Use the folding prongs to position tom basket. tableware securely, e.g. plates. Large plates up to a diameter of You can fold the prongs down to po- 31 cm can be arranged in the bottom sition pans, bowls and glasses basket as shown.
  • Page 25: Cutlery Drawer

    Features en Set the slider to ON or OFF. 8.5 Cutlery drawer Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer. Push in the top basket. Cleaning Extra Clean Zone Arrange cutlery with the points and Limescale and soiling from the dish- sharp edges downwards. washing water can block the nozzles.
  • Page 26: Before Using For The First Time

    en Before using for the first time Place the Extra Clean Zone in the Add special salt. → Page 27 top basket and lock in place ⁠ . Add rinse aid. → Page 29 Switch on the appliance. → Page 35 Setting the water softening system. → Page 27 Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed.
  • Page 27: Setting The Water Softening System

    Water softening system en Water hardness Hardness range mmol/l Setting value °E 0 - 8 Soft 0 - 1.1 H:00 9 - 10 Soft 1.2 - 1.4 H:01 11 - 12 Medium 1.5 - 1.8 H:02 13 - 15 Medium 1.9 - 2.1 H:03 16 - 20 Medium...
  • Page 28: Switching Off The Water Softening System

    en Water softening system Note: Only use special salt for ¡ The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. dishwashers. You do not need to use special Do not use salt tablets. salt. Do not use table salt. Press ⁠ . Add the special salt to the dis- To open the basic settings, press penser.
  • Page 29: Rinse Aid System

    Rinse aid system en Add rinse aid up to the max mark. Additional power consump- 0.05 tion in kWh The consumption values specified are laboratory measurements determ- ined in accordance with the currently applicable standard using the Eco 50° programme and with the factory value of the water hardness set to 16 - 20 °E.
  • Page 30: Switching The Rinse Aid System Off

    en Detergent To save the settings, press starch and remove protein. Oxygen- for 3 seconds. based bleaching agents are generally used to remove coloured marks, e.g. tea or ketchup. 11.3 Switching the rinse aid system off Note: Follow the manufacturer's in- structions for each detergent. If you find the rinse aid refill indicator Tip: Suitable detergents are available irritating, e.g.
  • Page 31: Unsuitable Detergents

    Detergent en With powder and liquid detergent the 12.3 Information on deter- dosage can be individually adjusted gents to the level of soiling of the table- ware. Follow the instructions on detergents For better washing and drying results in everyday use. and to avoid damage to the appli- ¡...
  • Page 32 en Tableware Add the detergent to the dry deter- Close the lid of the detergent dis- gent dispenser. penser. 50 ml 25 ml 15 ml If you are using tablets, one is a The lid clicks into position. enough. Insert the tablets in a hori- a The detergent dispenser will open zontal position.
  • Page 33: Tableware

    Tableware en 13.1 Damage to glass and Cause Recommenda- tion tableware Highly caustic al- If you are using Only put glasses and china in the kaline or highly highly caustic al- dishwasher if it is marked as dish- acidic cleaning kaline or highly washer-safe by the manufacturer.
  • Page 34 en Tableware allowing steam to escape and water To save resources, do not pre- to leak out around the door. This rinse tableware under running wa- could damage your kitchen units. ter. Observe the following when arran- ging tableware: – Put heavily soiled tableware in the bottom basket, e.g.
  • Page 35: Removing Tableware

    Basic operation en 13.3 Removing tableware 14.2 Setting a programme To adjust the washing programme to WARNING the soiling level of the tableware, se- Risk of injury! lect a suitable programme. Hot tableware can cause burns to the Press the right programme button. ▶...
  • Page 36: Starting The Programme

    en Basic operation 14.5 Starting the programme 14.8 Interrupting programme Press Note: When you open the appliance ▶ door once the appliance has heated a The programme has ended when up, leave the door slightly ajar for a the display shows "00h:00m". few minutes and then close it. This Notes will help prevent excess pressure ¡...
  • Page 37: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 15.1 Overview of the basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display text Selection Description Water hardness H:04...
  • Page 38 en Basic settings Basic setting Display text Selection Description EmotionLight EL:02 EL:00 - EL:02 Interior light. ¡ With the setting "EL:00"m the interior light is switched off. ¡ With the setting "EL:01", the interior light can be activated via the ON/OFF button.
  • Page 39: Changing Basic Settings

    Basic settings en Basic setting Display text Selection Description Wi-Fi Cn:00 Cn:00 - Cn:01 Switch the wireless network connection on or off. Level "Cn:00" switches the wireless network connection off. This basic setting is not available until you have con- nected the appliance with the Home Connect app.
  • Page 40: Home Connect Quick Start

    en Home Connect Press repeatedly until 16.1 Home Connect quick the display shows the required set- start ting. Press repeatedly until the Connect your appliance to a mobile display shows the right value. device quickly and easily. You can change several settings. Setting up the Home Connect app To save the settings, press Install the Home Connect app on for 3 seconds.
  • Page 41: Remote Start

    Cleaning and servicing en ¡ Security certificate of the Wi-Fi 16.2 Remote Start communication module (to ensure You can use the Home Connect app a secure data connection). to start the appliance with your mo- ¡ The current software and hardware bile device. version of your appliance.
  • Page 42: Cleaning Products

    Dishwasher Care and Ma- ance to malfunction. To avoid such chine Cleaner for Dishwashers online faults and reduce odours, we recom- at https://www.bosch-home.com/ mend cleaning your appliance at reg- store or from customer service. ular intervals. Machine Care is a programme which...
  • Page 43: Filter System

    Cleaning and servicing en Running Machine Care 17.5 Filter system Notes The filter system removes coarse ¡ Run the Machine Care programme soiling from the dishwashing cycle. without any tableware in the dish- washer. ¡ Only use machine care products and machine cleaners specially designed for dishwashers.
  • Page 44: Cleaning Spray Arms

    en Cleaning and servicing Pull down the micro filter to re- Insert the filter system into the ap- move. pliance and turn the coarse filter clockwise. Make sure that the arrow mark- ‒ ings match up. Press the locking catches gether and lift the coarse filter out ⁠...
  • Page 45 Cleaning and servicing en Pull up the lower spray arm to re- move. Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for blockages under running water and remove any for- eign bodies. Insert the lower spray arm. a The spray arm clicks into position. Insert the upper spray arm and screw it firmly in place.
  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    This will avoid unneces- sary costs. Tip: You can find further information and explanations on troubleshooting on- line by scanning the QR code in the table of contents and on our website www.bosch-home.com. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:32-00 will light up Remove the filter from the supply hose alternately or indicator for water supply lights Clean the filter. Re-insert the filter in the supply hose. Screw the water connection back on. Check the water connection for leaks. Restore the power supply.
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:61-03 will light up Not an appliance fault. Siphon connection is still alternately. Water is closed or the wastewater hose is kinked or blocked. not drained. Check the connection to the siphon and open if ne- cessary.
  • Page 49: Cleaning Spray Arms", Page

    Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting All LEDs lit up or Electronics have detected a fault. flashing. Press the main switch button for approx. 4 seconds. The appliance is reset and restarted. If the problem occurs again: Switch off the appliance. ‒ Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse in ‒...
  • Page 50: Top Basket", Page

    en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on Filters are inserted incorrectly and/or not engaged. tableware. Insert the filters properly. → "Filter system", Page 43 Engage the filters. Washing programme selected too weak. Select a more intensive washing programme. ▶ → "Programmes", Page 19 Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors.
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Removable streaks Tableware has been precleaned too intensely. The are present on sensors chose a weaker programme. Stubborn soiling glasses, glassware cannot be entirely removed. with a metallic appear- Only remove large remnants of food and do not ▶...
  • Page 52: Clean Wastewater Pump

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Insert the pump cover and press 18.1 Clean wastewater pump down ⁠ . Large remnants of food or foreign bodies can block the waste water pump. As soon as the rinsing water no longer drains properly, the waste water pump must be cleaned.
  • Page 53: Protect Appliance From Frost

    Customer Service en 19.2 Protect appliance from 19.4 Disposing of old appli- frost ance 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- used by recycling. day home, empty the appliance com- pletely.
  • Page 54: Product Number (E-Nr.), Production Number (Fd) And Consecutive Numbering (Z-Nr.)

    en Customer Service Customer Service for a period of at 20.2 AQUA-STOP guarantee least 10 years from the date on In addition to warranty claims against which your appliance was placed on the seller under the purchase agree- the market within the European Eco- ment and in addition to our manufac- nomic Area.
  • Page 55: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications en Technical specifications 21 Technical specifications Technical specifications Weight Max.: 60 kg Voltage 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz Power rating 2000 - 2400 W Fuse 10 - 16 A Water pressure ¡ min. 50 kPa (0.5 bar) ¡ max. 1000 kPa (10 bar) Inlet rate Min. 10 l/min Water temperature Cold water.
  • Page 56: Declaration Of Conformity

    BSH Hausgeräte GmbH hereby de- Declaration of Conformity A detailed Declaration of Conformity clares that the appliance with Home can be found online at www.bosch- Connect functionality conforms to the home.co.uk among the additional essential requirements and other rel- documents on the product page for evant provisions of Directive your appliance.
  • 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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