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SBH4HVX31G
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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SBH4HVX31G [en] User manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety ..........   4 Baking sheet spray head .... 22 General information...... 4 Basket heights........ 22 Intended use........ 4 Before using for the first time ..   23 Restriction on user group.... 4 Performing the initial configura- Safe installation ........ 5 tion.......... 23 Safe use ........... 6 Damaged appliance ...... 7 Water softening system....
  • Page 3 Customer Service......   55 Terminate programme.... 32 Product number (E-Nr.), produc- Switching off appliance .... 33 tion number (FD) and consecut- Basic settings........    34 ive numbering (Z-Nr.) ..... 56 Overview of basic settings ..... 34 AQUA-STOP guarantee .... 56 Changing basic settings.... 35 Technical specifications....   56 Home Connect ......
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety Safety Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the ap- pliance safely. General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this will ensure you use the appliance safely and efficiently. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner.
  • Page 5: Safe Installation

    Safety en 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. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! ¡...
  • Page 6: Safe Use

    en Safety ▶ Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Hinges move when opening and closing the appliance door and can cause injury. ▶ If built-under or integrable appliances are not in a cavity so that one side is accessible, the hinge area must be covered at the side.
  • Page 7: Damaged Appliance

    Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! ¡ Leaving the appliance door open may result in injury. ▶ Only open the appliance door to load or unload tableware in order to prevent accidents, e.g. through tripping. ▶ Do not sit or stand on the appliance door when open. ¡...
  • Page 8: Risk To Children

    en Safety ▶ Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured sur- face. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Al- ways unplug the appliance at the mains. ▶ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately unplug 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 harm to health! Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk. ▶ With redundant appliances, unplug the power cord. Then cut through the cord and damage the lock on the appliance door beyond repair so that the appliance door will no longer close.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage Only use the water hoses sup- ▶ Preventing material damage Preventing material dam- plied with the appliance or genu- ine spare hoses. Never re-use water hoses that ▶ have been used before. Preventing material damage Safe installation ¡...
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en So as not to scratch the finish AquaSensor ▶ on the appliance, do not use The AquaSensor is an optical meas- sponges with a rough surface or uring device (light barrier) which abrasive cleaning agents. measures the turbidity of the rinsing To prevent corrosion, do not use ▶...
  • Page 12: Installing And Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection ¡ Mains cable Connect the wastewater hose to the outlet connection of the siphon ¡ Quick reference guide using the enclosed parts. Installing and connecting the When doing so, check that the wastewater hose is not kinked, appliance crushed or twisted.
  • Page 13 Installation and connection en ¡ Please note that the water safety system is only functional if there is a power supply. Insert the non-heating appliance plug of the power cable into the appliance. Insert the mains plug of the appli- ance into a nearby socket. The connection data for the appli- ance can be found on the rating plate.
  • Page 14: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with 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 56.
  • Page 15: Controls

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en "Detergent" → Page 27 is added to the detergent Detergent dispenser dispenser. "Bottom basket" → Page 20 Bottom basket Dispenser for special salt Add the special salt to the dispenser for special salt. → "Water softening system", Page 23 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the tableware in the bot- tom basket.
  • Page 16 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 3 4 5 6 "Switching on the appliance" → Page 31 ON/OFF button and reset button "Switching off the appliance" → Page 33 "Terminating the programme" → Page 32 "Programmes" → Page 17 Programme buttons "Water softening system" → Page 23 Special salt refill indicator "Rinse aid system"...
  • Page 17: Programmes

    Programmes en Programmes Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- ning time will change if the rinse aid Programmes grammes that can be selected here. system is switched off or rinse aid Different programmes, which can be needs to be added. found on the control panel of your The consumption values can be appliance, are available depending...
  • Page 18: Information For Test Institutes

    en Programmes Programme Programme sequence Additional func- tions Tableware: Reduced noise: → "Additional ¡ Cleaning mixed table- ¡ Pre-Rinse Silence 50° ware and cutlery. functions", ¡ Cleaning 50 °C Level of soiling: Page 19 ¡ Intermediate rinse ¡ Removing common ¡ Final rinse 63 °C household food remnants ¡...
  • Page 19: Additional Functions

    Additional functions en Press the right programme button. Additional func- → "Programmes", Page 17 tion Press the button for the relevant ¡ Switch on with small additional function. loads. Half Load → "Additional functions", Page 19 ¡ It is recommended Press for approx. 3 seconds. adding less detergent a The selected programme and the to the detergent dis- additional function will flash.
  • Page 20: Top Basket

    en Features Raise or lower the basket evenly to Top basket the right level. Arrange cups and glasses in the top → "Basket heights", Page 22 basket. Check that the basket is level on both sides. You can adjust the height of the top Slide the basket back in.
  • Page 21: Cutlery Drawer

    Features en Etagere Use the cutlery shelf and space un- derneath for small cups and glasses or for large items of cutlery, e.g. cooking spoons or serving cutlery. Cutlery drawer Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer. If you do not need the cutlery shelf, you can fold it up.
  • Page 22: Baking Sheet Spray Head

    en Features Push the lever forwards and fold Note: Check that the appliance is al- down the prongs ⁠ . ways operated with the top basket or the baking sheet spray head. Inserting baking sheet spray head Use the baking sheet spray head in- stead of the top basket to clean large trays, grilles and plates.
  • Page 23: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time en Setting Top basket Bottom basket 2 max. ø 20.5 cm 30.5 cm 3 max. ø 23 cm 28 cm "Set the amount of rinse aid to be Before using for the first time Before using for the dispensed."...
  • Page 24: Setting The Water Softening System

    en Water softening system Water hardness °E Hardness range mmol/l Setting value 13 - 15 Medium 1.9 - 2.1 16 - 20 Medium 2.2 - 2.9 21 - 26 Hard 3.0 - 3.7 27 - 38 Hard 3.8 - 5.4 39 - 62 Hard 5.5 - 8.9 Note: Set the water hardness determ-...
  • Page 25: Switching Off The Water Softening System

    Water softening system en Note: Only use special salt for erally only be used up to a water dishwashers. hardness of 26  °E without adding Do not use salt tablets. special salt. Do not use table salt. ¡ The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. You do not need to use special Add the special salt to the dis- salt.
  • Page 26: Rinse Aid System

    en Rinse aid system Add rinse aid up to the max mark. Additional water consumption in litres Additional power consumption in 0.05 The consumption values specified are laboratory measurements determ- ined in accordance with the currently applicable standard and using the Eco 50°...
  • Page 27: Switching The Rinse Aid System Off

    Detergent en To save the settings, press Modern, powerful detergents mainly for 3 seconds. use a low-alkaline formulation with enzymes. Enzymes break down starch and remove protein. Oxygen- Switching the rinse aid sys- based bleaching agents are generally tem off used to remove coloured marks, e.g. tea or ketchup.
  • Page 28: Unsuitable Detergents

    en Detergent Tip: Suitable detergents are available Unsuitable detergents online via our website or from "Cus- Do not use detergent which could tomer Service" → Page 55. cause damage to the appliance or Separate detergents present a risk to health. Separate detergents are products Detergent Description that do not contain components other...
  • Page 29: Adding Detergent

    Tableware en ¡ The function of rinse aid is limited Close the lid of the detergent dis- with combined detergents. You will penser. generally get better results using rinse aid. ¡ Use tablets with a special drying performance. Adding detergent To open the detergent dispenser, press the locking latch.
  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: Setting A Programme

    en Basic operation Setting a programme Starting the programme To adjust the wash cycle to the soil- Press ▶ ing level of the tableware, select a a The programme has ended when suitable programme. the display shows "0h:00m". Press the right programme button. ▶...
  • Page 33: Switching Off Appliance

    Basic operation en Press for approx. 4 seconds. Close the appliance door. a All displays light up. a As soon as the displays are off, the display shows "0h:01m" and the residual water is pumped out. a The programme is cancelled and ends after approx.
  • Page 34: 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 H00 - H07 Set the water softening system to your water hardness.
  • Page 35: Changing Basic Settings

    Basic settings en Basic setting Display text Selection Description InfoLight I00 - I01 Switch InfoLight on or off. While the programme is running, a spot of light is projected onto the floor below the appliance door. This light will not be visible if the appli- ance is installed at eye level with the cabinet front fitted flush.
  • Page 36: Home Connect

    en Home Connect To save the settings, press Home Connect quick start for 3 seconds. Connect your appliance to a mobile Close the appliance door. device quickly and easily. Installing app Home Connect Home Connect Install the Home Connect app on your mobile device. This appliance is network-capable. Home Connect Connect your appliance to a mobile device to control its functions via the...
  • Page 37: Home Connect Settings

    Home Connect  en ance connected to the Home Con- Home Connect settings nect server and if Remote Dia- Adapt Home Connect to your needs. gnostics is available in the country in You can find the Home Connect set- which you are using the appliance. tings in the basic settings for your ap- Tip: For further information and de- pliance.
  • Page 38: Cleaning And Servicing

    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 39: Filter System

    Cleaning and servicing en Phase Removal of Detergent Placement Food remnants and de- Machine cleaner Detergent dispenser posits To ensure optimum cleaning perform- Remove any coarse soiling in the ance, the programme doses the de- interior with a damp cloth. tergents independently of each an- Clean the filters.
  • 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! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting E:32-00 will light up altern- Unscrew the water connection. ately or indicator for water Remove the filter from the supply supply lights up. hose Clean the filter. Re-insert the filter in the supply hose. Screw the water connection back Check the water connection for leaks.
  • Page 44: Washing Results

    en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting E:90-01 will light up altern- Mains voltage is too low. This is not a fault on the appliance. ately. Contact an electrician. Have the mains voltage and elec- trical installation checked by an electrician. A different error code ap- A technical fault is present.
  • 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 is placed too Arrange tableware with sufficient ware. close together or basket is space in between. overfilled. The spray jets must reach the sur- faces of the tableware. Avoid points of contact. Spray arm rotation is Arrange tableware so that it does ▶...
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Detergent residue in the ap- Tabs are used in the quick Select a more intensive "Pro- ▶ gramme" → Page 17 or use pliance or short programme. Dissolv- "Powder detergent" → Page 27. ing time of the tab is not at- tained.
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Stubborn white coatings are Too little detergent is being Increase the amount of detergent ▶ present on tableware, inside used. used or change "Detergent " → Page 27. the appliance or the door. Washing programme selec- Select a more intensive washing ▶...
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Coloured deposits (yellow, The formation of films is due Check the setting of the water orange, brown) that are easy to ingredients of food rem- softening system. to remove are present inside nants and tap water (limes- Add special salt.
  • Page 50 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Irreversible clouding of Glasses are not dishwasher- Use dishwasher-proof glasses. ▶ glassware. proof, only suitable for dish- Glasses are usually only suitable for washers. use in a dishwasher, i.e. long-term wear or long-term changes must be expected.
  • Page 51: Home Connect Problem

    Troubleshooting en Home Connect problem Fault Cause Troubleshooting Connection to home net- WLAN on router is not act- Check the wireless network con- ▶ work is not established. ive. nection of your router. WLAN display is flashing. Connection to home net- Activate the wireless network con- ▶...
  • Page 52: Mechanical Damage

    en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Water is left in the appliance Programme has not yet Wait until the programme ends or ▶ at the end of the pro- ended. cancel the programme with Reset. gramme. → "Terminate programme", ▶ Page 32 Appliance cannot be Software update is taking Wait until the software update has ▶...
  • Page 53: Noise

    Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Appliance door cannot be Door cannot be closed due Check whether the appliance has ▶ closed. to installation method. been installed properly. When closed, the appliance door, its decor or attached parts should not knock against adjacent cabin- ets or the worktop.
  • 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 waste water pump. As soon as the rinsing water no longer drains properly, the waste water pump must be cleaned.
  • 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- used by recycling. day home, empty the appliance com- pletely.
  • Page 56: Product Number (E-Nr.), Produc- Tion Number (Fd) And Consecut- Ive Numbering (Z-Nr.)

    en Technical specifications which your appliance was placed on from water damage, the appliance the market within the European Eco- must be connected to the power nomic Area. supply. ¡ The liability guarantee is valid for Note: Under the terms of the manu- the service life of the appliance.
  • Page 57: Information Regarding Free And Open Source Software

    Please then fol- Declaration of Conformity low the instructions on searching for Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH models. The model identifier is made hereby declares that the appliance up of the characters before the slash with Home Connect functionality in the product number (E-Nr.) on the...
  • Page 58 2014/53/EU. 2.4 GHz band: 100 mW max. A detailed RED Declaration of Con- 5 GHz band: 100 mW max. formity can be found online at www.bosch-home.com among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance. 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
  • 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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