ã= Safety instructions Warning Knives and other utensils with sharp points Delivery must be placed horizontally in the cutlery drawer. – Check the packaging and dishwasher immediately for damage caused in Children in the household transit. Do not switch on a damaged appliance, but contact your supplier.
Damage Getting to know your – The appliance may be repaired and appliance opened up by a technician only. To do this, disconnect the appliance from the Diagrams of the control panel and the power supply. Pull out the mains plug interior of the appliance can be found in or switch off the fuse.
Water hardness table Water softening system Water Hardness mmol/l Set value To ensure good washing results, the hardness range on the dishwasher requires soft water, i.e. value machine containing low amounts of lime, otherwise °Clarke white limescale will be deposited on the 0‒8 soft 0‒1.1...
Switching off salt refill indicator/ Special salt water softening system If the salt refill indicator H is impaired Using special salt (e.g. when using combined detergents Always refill with special salt immediately containing salt component), it can be before switching on the appliance. This switched off.
Setting amount of rinse aid Rinse aid The amount of rinse aid dispensed can be set from : to : . This is the factory As soon as the rinse-aid refill indicator P setting : is lit on the fascia, there is still a rinse-aid Do not change the amount of rinse aid reserve of 1 –...
Unloading the dishwasher Utensils To prevent water from dripping off the upper basket onto the utensils in the lower Not suitable basket, it is recommended to empty – Cutlery and utensils made of wood. the appliance from the bottom up. –...
Cup support clip * Heavily soiled utensils (pans) should * depending on model be placed in the bottom basket. The more When washing cups, the cup support clip powerful spray jet provides a better can be folded up. The additional inclined dishwashing result.
Adjusting the height of the basket The height of the upper utensils basket 12 can be adjusted in 3 stages to create more space either in the upper or lower basket. Appliance height 81.5 cm Top basket Bottom basket Setting 1 max. ø 16 cm 30 cm Setting 2 max.
Adding detergent Detergent – If the detergent dispenser 9" is still closed, press the lock 9* to open the You can use tablets as well as powder detergent dispenser. or liquid detergents for dishwashers, but Pour detergent into the dry detergent never use washing up liquid.
Notes If the utensils are only lightly soiled, slightly – You will obtain optimum rinsing less than the indicated amount and drying results by using solo of detergent is usually adequate. detergents and applying salt and rinse aid separately. Suitable detergents and care products can be purchased online via our website –...
Overview of programmes The max. possible number of programmes is illustrated in this overview. The corresponding programmes for your appliance can be found on the fascia. Type of utensils Type of soiling Programme Possible additional Programme sequence options ¹ pots and pans, very adhesive burned- non-sensitive in or dried-on food...
Additional options Washing the dishes Programme data * depending on model Additional options can be set with the The programme data (consumption buttons h. values) can be found in the summary of instructions. They refer to normal Ÿ Express Wash * conditions and the water hardness set value : .
Optical display while the Timer programming programme is running * You can delay the start of the programme in 1 hour steps up to 24 hours. * depending on model – Open the door. While the programme is running, a light –...
Switching off automatically after Interrupting the programme the end of the programme – Open the door. – Switch off ON/OFF switch (. To save energy, the dishwasher is switched off 1 minute after the programme The LEDs go out. The programme is ends (factory setting).
Intensive drying Maintenance and care The final rinse uses a higher temperature which improves the drying result. The A regular inspection and maintenance of running time may increase slightly. your machine will help to prevent faults. (Caution if utensils are delicate!) This saves time and prevents problems.
Filters Spray arms The filters 1Z keep large foreign objects Limescale and contaminants in the rinsing in the rinsing water away from the pump. water may block nozzles and bearings on the spray arms 1: and 1J. These foreign objects may occasionally block the filters.
Waste water pump Troubleshooting Large food remnants in the rinsing water not retained by the filters may block the The majority of faults which could occur in waste water pump. The rinsing water is daily operation can be rectified by the then not pumped out and covers the filter.
... on the appliance – Water is left in the appliance at the end of the programme. Lower spray arm rotates sluggishly. – ( : ) Waste water hose is blocked – Spray arm blocked. or kinked. The door is difficult to open. * Filters blocked.
... on the utensils Plastic parts discoloured. – Too little/unsuitable detergent. Food residue on the utensils. – Too weak programme selected. – Utensils placed too closely together, Rust spots on the cutlery. utensils basket overfilled. – Cutlery not rust-resistant. – Too little detergent. –...
Customer service Installation If the advice given does not resolve your The dishwasher must be connected problem, please contact your customer correctly, otherwise it will not function service. Contact details can be found on properly. The specifications for the inlet the back cover of this instruction manual and outlet as well as the electrical or in the enclosed customer service list.
– After installing the appliance, ensure Installation that the plug is easily accessible. The required installation dimensions can – Some models: be found in the installation instructions. The plastic housing on the water Level the appliance with the aid of the connection contains an electric valve, height-adjustable feet.
Inlet rate: Electrical connection minimum 10 litres/minute – Connect the appliance to an alternating Water temperature: current only, ranging from 220 V to 240 V and 50 Hz or 60 Hz via cold water; hot water max. temperature a correctly installed socket with 60 °C.
Transportation Waste disposal Empty the dishwasher and secure loose parts. Both the packaging of new appliances and Drain the appliance according to the the old appliances themselves contain following steps: valuable raw materials and recyclable materials. – Turn on the tap. Please dispose of the individual parts –...
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Childproof lock (door lock) * 40 Activate the childproof lock. Always close the appliance door completely 41 Open the door with activated when you leave the appliance. childproof lock. This is the only way you can protect your 42 Deactivate childproof lock. children from potential dangers.
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The tap should only be turned off if you are absent from home for a prolonged period, e.g. several weeks holiday. Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München To book an engineer visit and product advice...
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