Bosch SMS40C12GB Operating Instructions Manual
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Bosch SMS40C12GB Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Intended use ....4 Utensils ....12 Not suitable.

  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Intended use Operating the appliance ..21 Intended use Programme data ....21 u s e I n t e n d e d Aqua sensor .

  • Page 5: Delivery

    Safety instructions Delivery Ensure that the protective conductor system 1. Check the packaging and of the domestic supply has dishwasher immediately for been correctly installed. damage caused in transit. Do The electrical connection not switch on a damaged conditions must correspond appliance, but contact your with the specifications supplier.

  • Page 6: In Daily Use

    Safety instructions After installing the appliance, Activating the button lock: ensure that the plug is easily accessible. 1. Start the required programme. (See Electrical connection) 2. Hold down the button + for Some models: approx. 4 sec. until this The plastic housing on the indicated on the digital water connection contains display.

  • Page 7: Disposal

    Safety instructions If the fascia is damaged If the appliance (cracks, holes, broken is not in a cavity and a side buttons), do not operate the panel is accessible, the door appliance. Pull out the mains hinge area must be covered plug or switch off the fuse.

  • Page 8: Protection Of The Environment

    Protection of the environment Keep children away from Protection of the detergents and rinse aid. environment These may cause chemical burns in the mouth, throat r o n m e n t t h e e n v i i o n o f P r o t e c t and eyes or asphyxiation.

  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Appliance

    Getting to know your appliance Overview of menu Getting to know your appliance The settings can be found in the individual chapters. a p p l i a n c k n o w y o u r n g t o G e t t i Diagrams of the control panel Water Hardness :...

  • Page 10: Setting

    Water softening system/Special salt Setting Water hardness table The amount of salt dispensed can be :DWHU +DUGQHVV PPROO 6HW YDOXH set from to : KDUGQHVV UDQJH RQ WKH YDOXH PDFKLQH Salt is not required at the set value ƒ&ODUNH ‡¯¯ VRIW   1.

  • Page 11: Detergents With Salt Component

    Rinse aid As soon as the salt refill indicator ` Rinse aid on the fascia is lit, top up the salt. a i d R i n s e As soon as the rinse-aid refill indicator h is lit on the fascia, there is still a rinse-aid reserve of 1-2 rinsing processes.

  • Page 12: Setting Amount Of Rinse Aid

    Utensils Switching off rinse aid refill 3. Close cover until it clicks shut. 4. To prevent excessive foam formation indicator during the next rinse cycle, remove any rinse aid which has run over with If the rinse-aid refill indicator h is a cloth.

  • Page 13: Glass And Utensil Damage

    Utensils Glass and utensil damage Unloading the dishwasher Causes: To prevent water from dripping off the upper basket onto the utensils in the Glass type and glass production lower basket, it is recommended process. to empty the appliance from the bottom Chemical composition of the detergent.

  • Page 14: Pans

    Utensils Pans Cutlery basket Bottom basket 1b You should always place cutlery unsorted with the points downwards. To prevent injuries, place long, pointed implements and knives on the knife shelf. Etagere * Et a g e r e Heavily soiled utensils (pans) should The etagere and the space underneath be placed in the bottom basket.

  • Page 15: Folding Spikes

    Utensils Folding spikes * Knife shelf * F o l d i n g s p i k e s K n i f e s h e l f * depending on model * depending on model The spikes can be folded down to Long knives and other utensils can be improve arrangement of pans, bowls arranged horizontally.

  • Page 16: Detergent

    Detergent Top basket with side levers Detergent 1. Pull out the top basket 1" out. D e t e r g e n t You can use tablets as well as powder 2. To lower the basket, press in the left or liquid detergents for dishwashers, but and then the right lever on the never use washing up liquid.

  • Page 17: Adding Detergent

    Detergent Adding detergent If the utensils are only lightly soiled, 1. If the detergent dispenser 9" is still slightly less than the indicated amount closed, press the lock 9* to open of detergent is usually adequate. the detergent dispenser. Suitable detergents and care products Pour detergent into the dry detergent can be purchased online dispenser 9"...
  • Page 18 Detergent Notes You will obtain optimum rinsing and drying results by using solo detergents and applying salt and rinse aid separately. If programmes are short, tablets may not have full cleaning effect due to different dissolving properties and there may even be undissolved detergent residue.

  • Page 19: Overview Of Programmes

    Overview of programmes Overview of programmes p r o g r a m m e s O v e r v i e w o f The max. possible number of programmes is illustrated in this overview. The corresponding programmes and their arrangement can be found on the fascia.

  • Page 20: Programme Selection

    Additional options § Programme selection Half load * Ha l f l o a d You can select a suitable programme If you have only a few items to wash according to the type of utensils and (e.g. glasses, cups, plates), you can degree of soiling.

  • Page 21: Operating The Appliance

    Operating the appliance Note Operating - for environmentally friendly operation the appliance of the dishwasher: For ecological reasons the Eco 50° a n c e a p p l i n g t h e O p e r a t i programme is preset whenever the appliance starts.

  • Page 22: Timer Programming

    Operating the appliance Timer programming * Automatic disconnection T i m e r p r o g r a m m i n g can be adjusted from to : * depending on model Appliance does not switch off automatically You can delay the start of the Off after 1 min programme in 1-hour steps up to...

  • Page 23: Interrupting The Programme

    Operating the appliance Changing the programme Note When the programme ends, leave When the START button P has been the appliance to cool down a while before opening it. This will prevent pressed, the programme cannot be steam from escaping and causing long- changed.

  • Page 24: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and maintenance Never use a steam cleaner to clean your Cleaning and dishwasher. The manufacturer is not liable for any consequential damage. maintenance Regularly wipe the front of the appliance e n a n c e a n d m a i n t C l e a n i n g and fascia with a damp cloth;...

  • Page 25: Filters

    Cleaning and maintenance Filters Spray arms The filters 1R keep large foreign Limescale and contaminants in the objects in the rinsing water away from rinsing water may block nozzles and bearings on the spray arms 1: and the pump. These foreign objects may occasionally block the filters.

  • Page 26: Fault, What To Do

    Fault, what to do? In this case: Fault, what to do? 1. First always disconnect the o d o ? w h a t t F a u l t , appliance from the power supply. Experience has shown that you can 2.

  • Page 27: Fault Table

    Fault, what to do? Fault table Fault Cause Remedial action “Check water supply” Supply hose kinked. Install supply hose without kinks. display X lights up. Tap turned off. Turn on the tap. Tap jammed or calcified. Turn on the tap. Flow rate must be min.
  • Page 28 Fault, what to do? Fault Cause Remedial action A different error code is A technical fault has probably Switch off appliances with the ON/OFF switch (. After a short time restart indicated on the digital occurred. display. the appliance. to : If the problem recurs, turn off the tap and pull out the mains plug.
  • Page 29 Fault, what to do? Fault Cause Remedial action Utensils not dry. No or too little rinse aid Refill rinse aid. in the dispenser. Programme selected without Select programme with drying (see drying. Overview of programmes, Programme sequence). Water collecting in depressions Arrange utensils in a sloping position, on the utensils and cutlery.
  • Page 30 Fault, what to do? Fault Cause Remedial action Food remnants Utensils placed too closely Arrange utensils with adequate clearance on the utensils. together, utensils basket between them ensuring that the spray jets overfilled. can reach the surface of the utensils. Prevent contact points.
  • Page 31 Fault, what to do? Fault Cause Remedial action Water stains on plastic Droplet formation on plastic Use a more intensive programme (more parts surface is physically unavoidable. water changes). After drying, water stains are Arrange utensils in a sloping position. visible.
  • Page 32 Fault, what to do? Fault Cause Remedial action Coloured (blue, yellow, Film formation consisting Can be partly removed with machine brown), difficult to remove of ingredients from vegetables cleaner or by mechanical cleaning. Coatings to non-removable coatings (e.g. cabbage, celery, potatoes, are harmless.
  • Page 33 Fault, what to do? Fault Cause Remedial action Rust spots on the cutlery. Cutlery not adequately rust- Use corrosion-resistant cutlery. resistant. Knife blades are frequently more severely affected. Cutlery will also rust if rusting Do not wash rusting parts. parts are rinsed at the same time (pan handles, damaged utensil baskets, etc.).

  • Page 34: Customer Service

    Customer service Fault Cause Remedial action Appliance stops Door not closed properly. Close the door. in the programme or Do not place utensils or fragrance Check whether rear panel is being pressed programme is interrupted. dispenser in the tablet collecting in, e.g.

  • Page 35: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection Safety instructions Installation and connection Please follow the safety instructions under “Installation”. i o n a n d c o n n e c t l a t i o n I n s t a l The dishwasher must be connected correctly, otherwise it will not function Delivery...

  • Page 36: Installation

    Installation and connection Installation Fresh water connection The required installation dimensions can 1. Connect the fresh-water connection be found in the installation instructions. to the tap according to the Level the appliance with the aid of the installation instructions with the height-adjustable feet.

  • Page 37: Electrical Connection

    Installation and connection Setting hot water: The connection may be modified by technicians only. 1. Close the door. A power cord extension may be 2. Switch on ON/OFF switch (. purchased from customer service 3. Hold down programme button # only.

  • Page 38: Transportation

    Installation and connection Transportation Empty the dishwasher and secure loose parts. Drain the appliance according to the following steps: 1. Turn on the tap. 2. Close the door. 3. Switch on ON/OFF switch (. 4. Select programme with the highest temperature.
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