We highly recommend that you read this manual before you use your dishwasher for the first time. to learn even more about your dishwasher and available accessories, as well as many other top-quality Bosch appliances, visit our website at www.boschappliances.com.
Hydrogen gas is explosive. Before using a dishwasher that is connected to a hot water system that has been unused for two weeks or longer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes.
Dishwasher Components Vent Door Gasket Top Rack Top Rack Spray Arm Filter System (in dishwasher Bottom Rack floor) Spray Arm Bottom Rack Silverware Basket Rinse Agent Dispenser Model/Serial Number Label Detergent Dispenser...
Dishwasher Features and Options Model number exposed Control Panel front Design Control Audible Cycle Completion Signal Clean Light Refill Rinse Agent Indicator Light Sanitize Light Upper Rack Flip Tines Height Adjustable Upper Rack Child Lock Extra Tall Item Sprinkler exposed...
Dishware Materials NOTE: Before using your dishwasher for the first time, check the information in this section. Some items are not dishwasher safe and should be hand-washed; others require special loading. Contact the item’s manufacturer if you are unsure about the item’s dishwasher suitability.
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Top Rack Height Adjustment (select models) remove the empty upper rack by pulling it out of the dishwasher to the point that it can be lifted upward, as shown in figure 4. pull the rack outward and up until the rollers are completely free of the roller guides.
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CAUTION The sharp points and edges of knives and other sharp utensils can cause serious injuries. Load knives and other sharp utensils with sharp points and edges down. Do not allow children to handle or play near knives and sharp utensils. The Standard Silverware Basket This basket fits in the front-middle of the lower rack.
To avoid dishwasher damage, do not use hand dishwashing products in your dish- washer. this dishwasher uses less water so you need to use less detergent. With soft water, 1 tablespoon (15ml) of detergent will clean most loads. the detergent dispenser cup has lines that measure detergent to 1 tablespoon (15ml) and 1.75 tablespoons (25ml).
Rinse and Hold allows you to rinse the food soil off of a partial load and hold them in the dishwasher until there is a full load. Wash Cycle Options...
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4. to resume the cycle, press the on/off button and close the dishwasher door. WARNING You could be seriously scalded if you allow hot water to splash out of the dishwasher. OPEN THE DOOR CAREFULLY during any wash or rinse cycle. Do not fully open the door until water noises have stopped.
Dishware Drying at the end of the cycle the dishwasher will stop and a period of condensation drying will follow. after drying, the cycle is complete and: • the “Clean” light will illuminate (select models). • the completion signal will sound (select models).
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To avoid injury, do not reach into the large object trap with your fingers. The large object trap could contain sharp objects. This dishwasher has a filter system that consists of a Large Object Trap/Cylinder Filter assembly and a Fine Filter. The filter system is located on the inside of your dishwasher...
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Cylinder filter clean by holding it under running water. To Remove the Fine Filter: 1. Lift the Fine Filter from the dishwasher floor as shown in Figure 30 and flush it clean by holding it under running water.
THE NSF SYMBOL A dishwasher or a dishwasher cycle that has the NSF symbol has been certified by the NSF International to meet very strict requirements of wash time and water temperature to ensure dishware and kitchenware sanitization. these requirements are explained in the document NSF/ANSI 184, Residential Dishwashers.
Cycle Data Cycle time (in minutes) Minimum Water Consumption in gallons Maximum Minimum Water Consumption in liters Maximum Wash temp ˚f Rinse Temp ˚F *select Models - refer to Cycle Chart power scrub regular Delicate/ plus Wash economy* 23.2 13.1 27.4 22.5 13.1...
Before starting the dishwasher, open the hot water faucet at the sink nearest the dishwasher. run the water until it runs hot, then turn off the water and start the dishwasher.
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• Lifetime Warranty against Stainless Steel Rust Through: Bosch will replace your dishwasher with the same model or a current model that is substantially equivalent or better in functionality, if the inner liner should rust through (excludes labor charges). Bosch will replace the stainless steel door if the door should rust through (excludes labor charges).
You will find the model and serial number information on the label located on the right edge of the dishwasher door as shown in figure 32.
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BSH reserves the right to change specifications or design without notice. Some models are certified for use in Canada. BSH is not responsible for products which are transported from the united states for use in Canada. Check with your local Canadian distributor or dealer. BsH Home appliances, Corporation, 5551 Mcfadden avenue, Huntington Beach, Ca 92649.