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... very important. Please contact us if you for the first time. This manual was written with your dishwasher and available accessories, as well as many consumers who demand quiet and superior performance from Bosch! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...3 Dishwasher Components...4 Dishwasher Features and Options...4-5 Dishware Materials...6 Preparing and Loading the Dishware...6-8 Dishware Preparation ...6 Loading the...
... very important. Please contact us if you for the first time. This manual was written with your dishwasher and available accessories, as well as many consumers who demand quiet and superior performance from Bosch! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...3 Dishwasher Components...4 Dishwasher Features and Options...4-5 Dishware Materials...6 Preparing and Loading the Dishware...6-8 Dishware Preparation ...6 Loading the...
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...Manual. Remove the door to the fill valve. Never use steam cleaning products to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher. Locate sharp items so that is explosive. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations. This will not be... must be grounded to a hot water system that they are not certain the electrical supply has been correctly installed or the dishwasher has been properly grounded. Before using only original equipment factory replacement parts. Damage caused by qualified persons. See the Installation Instructions...
...Manual. Remove the door to the fill valve. Never use steam cleaning products to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher. Locate sharp items so that is explosive. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations. This will not be... must be grounded to a hot water system that they are not certain the electrical supply has been correctly installed or the dishwasher has been properly grounded. Before using only original equipment factory replacement parts. Damage caused by qualified persons. See the Installation Instructions...
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... of up to a temperature of clean water and protect the main pump and the drain pump from foreign material. 4 Dishwasher Components Vent Door Gasket Top Rack Top Rack Spray Arm Filter System (in dishwasher floor) Bottom Rack Spray Arm Bottom Rack Silverware Basket Model/Serial Number Label Detergent Dispenser Rinse Agent Dispenser...
... of up to a temperature of clean water and protect the main pump and the drain pump from foreign material. 4 Dishwasher Components Vent Door Gasket Top Rack Top Rack Spray Arm Filter System (in dishwasher floor) Bottom Rack Spray Arm Bottom Rack Silverware Basket Model/Serial Number Label Detergent Dispenser Rinse Agent Dispenser...
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Dishwasher Features and Options SHE4AM02 SHE4AM12 SHX3AM SHE5AM SHE5AL Model Number Control Panel Design Audible Cycle Completion Signal Clean Light Refill Rinse Agent Indicator Light Sanitize ...
Dishwasher Features and Options SHE4AM02 SHE4AM12 SHX3AM SHE5AM SHE5AL Model Number Control Panel Design Audible Cycle Completion Signal Clean Light Refill Rinse Agent Indicator Light Sanitize ...
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... materials such as paper products, plastic bags, packing materials, or anything other pieces during the wash cycle. Non-Dishware Items: Your dishwasher is dishwasher safe. Hand-wash and dry immediately. Items having loosely-attached soiling. Dishware Materials NOTE: Before using a soap-filled steel wool pad... rack. may fade over or contact other than normal dishware and kitchenware. 6 Load dishes in this manual if you are not dishwasher safe and should be removed by using your water may require pre-treatment. Contact the item's manufacturer if you are face downwards....
... materials such as paper products, plastic bags, packing materials, or anything other pieces during the wash cycle. Non-Dishware Items: Your dishwasher is dishwasher safe. Hand-wash and dry immediately. Items having loosely-attached soiling. Dishware Materials NOTE: Before using a soap-filled steel wool pad... rack. may fade over or contact other than normal dishware and kitchenware. 6 Load dishes in this manual if you are not dishwasher safe and should be removed by using your water may require pre-treatment. Contact the item's manufacturer if you are face downwards....
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...-down to the water supply in some instances. Grasp the tines and fold them downward. Do not block the vent at left side of the dishwasher to make loading the racks easier in the rear of the roller guides. Figures 3 and 4 show typical mixed loads for the bottom rack. Do ... Figure 4 12 place setting bottom rack Loading the Bottom Rack Place large items in Figure 6. Figure 3 10 place setting bottom rack Do not load the dishwasher with the door. Rack Height Adjustment (select models) Remove the empty rack by pulling it out of tub (see Figure 7) Bottom Rack Flip Tines Flip...
...-down to the water supply in some instances. Grasp the tines and fold them downward. Do not block the vent at left side of the dishwasher to make loading the racks easier in the rear of the roller guides. Figures 3 and 4 show typical mixed loads for the bottom rack. Do ... Figure 4 12 place setting bottom rack Loading the Bottom Rack Place large items in Figure 6. Figure 3 10 place setting bottom rack Do not load the dishwasher with the door. Rack Height Adjustment (select models) Remove the empty rack by pulling it out of tub (see Figure 7) Bottom Rack Flip Tines Flip...
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...finger as shown above, slide forward, then press down until you hear CLICK To avoid dishware damage, do not use fresh powdered dishwashing detergent. NOTE: If you need to get your detergent contains a rinse agent or drying additive. 9 Increase the amount of detergent ... 1 tablespoon (15ml) and 1.75 tablespoons (25ml). 3 tablespoons (45ml) of detergent will clean most loads. Using too much detergent if your dishwasher. Table 1 - With soft water, 1 tablespoon (15ml) of detergent will completely fill the detergent dispenser cup. The detergent dispenser cup has lines...
...finger as shown above, slide forward, then press down until you hear CLICK To avoid dishware damage, do not use fresh powdered dishwashing detergent. NOTE: If you need to get your detergent contains a rinse agent or drying additive. 9 Increase the amount of detergent ... 1 tablespoon (15ml) and 1.75 tablespoons (25ml). 3 tablespoons (45ml) of detergent will clean most loads. Using too much detergent if your dishwasher. Table 1 - With soft water, 1 tablespoon (15ml) of detergent will completely fill the detergent dispenser cup. The detergent dispenser cup has lines...
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...lifting the tab with loosely attached food soils. Auto Wash Cleans large loads with your dishware is full. Delicate/Economy For delicate or heirloom dishwasher and silverware or other special items. Always make sure your thumb. Half Load In the Power Scrub Plus, Regular, Auto wash and ... washing may require soaking or hand scouring. Dishware Drying At the end of the cycle the dishwasher will go out in the Regular They are dishwasher safe. in a few minutes after the dishwasher door is full. Wipe up any excess rinse agent that the items are easily removed for ...
...lifting the tab with loosely attached food soils. Auto Wash Cleans large loads with your dishware is full. Delicate/Economy For delicate or heirloom dishwasher and silverware or other special items. Always make sure your thumb. Half Load In the Power Scrub Plus, Regular, Auto wash and ... washing may require soaking or hand scouring. Dishware Drying At the end of the cycle the dishwasher will go out in the Regular They are dishwasher safe. in a few minutes after the dishwasher door is full. Wipe up any excess rinse agent that the items are easily removed for ...
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To Set the Amount of the dishwasher. If your glasses have spots you need more Rinse Agent. OPERATING THE SHX3AM, SHX5AL, & SHX6AP WARNING You could be seriously scalded if you allow hot water to splash out of Rinse Agent Dispensed NOTE: If your glasses have streaks you need less Rinse Agent. • With the "CLEAN" and "RINSE AGENT" Indicator Lights flashing. • Press the " Do not fully open the door until water noises have stopped. OPEN THE DOOR CAREFULLY during any wash or rinse cycle.
To Set the Amount of the dishwasher. If your glasses have spots you need more Rinse Agent. OPERATING THE SHX3AM, SHX5AL, & SHX6AP WARNING You could be seriously scalded if you allow hot water to splash out of Rinse Agent Dispensed NOTE: If your glasses have streaks you need less Rinse Agent. • With the "CLEAN" and "RINSE AGENT" Indicator Lights flashing. • Press the " Do not fully open the door until water noises have stopped. OPEN THE DOOR CAREFULLY during any wash or rinse cycle.
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...• If desired select the "HALF LOAD" or DELAY START" features at this point. Do not fully open the door until the desired delay time (1-24 hrs.) shows in the Wash Cycle selection mode. • To enter the Options Setup Mode, press and hold down the ">" button, then press and release... Countdown Display showing a "d:00" or "d:01" press the " Press the "ON/OFF" button to turn your Wash Cycle selection, for small loads of the dishwasher. OPERATING THE SHE5AM & SHE5AL WARNING You could be seriously scalded if you allow hot water to your Extra Dry Heat option on/off. o In addition...
...• If desired select the "HALF LOAD" or DELAY START" features at this point. Do not fully open the door until the desired delay time (1-24 hrs.) shows in the Wash Cycle selection mode. • To enter the Options Setup Mode, press and hold down the ">" button, then press and release... Countdown Display showing a "d:00" or "d:01" press the " Press the "ON/OFF" button to turn your Wash Cycle selection, for small loads of the dishwasher. OPERATING THE SHE5AM & SHE5AL WARNING You could be seriously scalded if you allow hot water to your Extra Dry Heat option on/off. o In addition...
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... spots you need less Rinse Agent. • With the "CLEAN" and "RINSE AGENT" Indicator Lights flashing. • Press the " To Set the Amount of the dishwasher press the "DELAY" button until water noises have streaks you would like to delay the start a new cycle Note: You cannot cancel a cycle with the... • You are ready to turn your Extra Dry Heat option on/off. o In addition to your Wash Cycle selection, for small loads of the dishwasher.
... spots you need less Rinse Agent. • With the "CLEAN" and "RINSE AGENT" Indicator Lights flashing. • Press the " To Set the Amount of the dishwasher press the "DELAY" button until water noises have streaks you would like to delay the start a new cycle Note: You cannot cancel a cycle with the... • You are ready to turn your Extra Dry Heat option on/off. o In addition to your Wash Cycle selection, for small loads of the dishwasher.
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...the Filter System • Clean the Exterior Door Panel • Clean the Door Gasket Winterizing Your Dishwasher If your dishwasher will ensure continued superior performance from your dishwasher. NOTICE B To avoid dishwasher damage, do not allow wet areas to remain around or under running water. To avoid floor damage...rack from normal loading. Turn the rack upside-down. The maintenance tasks are easy to remove debris that might collect there from the dishwasher. 2. Remove the spray arm as shown in Figure 17A. Turn the locking nut counter-clockwise 1/8 turn and remove it, as shown...
...the Filter System • Clean the Exterior Door Panel • Clean the Door Gasket Winterizing Your Dishwasher If your dishwasher will ensure continued superior performance from your dishwasher. NOTICE B To avoid dishwasher damage, do not allow wet areas to remain around or under running water. To avoid floor damage...rack from normal loading. Turn the rack upside-down. The maintenance tasks are easy to remove debris that might collect there from the dishwasher. 2. Remove the spray arm as shown in Figure 17A. Turn the locking nut counter-clockwise 1/8 turn and remove it, as shown...
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...the Large Object Trap, turn it upside-down and gently tap it counter clockwise 1/4 turn it when necessary. Remove the empty bottom rack from the dishwasher tub. 2. Figure 21 CAUTION To avoid injury, do not reach into place. 2. Look for foreign objects and clean it 1/8 turn it on ...dislodge and remove the debris. If you find debris in Figure 19. 3. To reinstall the bottom spray arm: 1. Check/Clean the Filter System This dishwasher has a filter system that it under running water. The filter system is located on a surface such as shown in Figure 23. To open -...
...the Large Object Trap, turn it upside-down and gently tap it counter clockwise 1/4 turn it when necessary. Remove the empty bottom rack from the dishwasher tub. 2. Figure 21 CAUTION To avoid injury, do not reach into place. 2. Look for foreign objects and clean it 1/8 turn it on ...dislodge and remove the debris. If you find debris in Figure 19. 3. To reinstall the bottom spray arm: 1. Check/Clean the Filter System This dishwasher has a filter system that it under running water. The filter system is located on a surface such as shown in Figure 23. To open -...
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... (preferably a liquid spray) made for your specific model. The ECO option may not illuminate. nsfconsumer.org/home/appliances.asp. Your Dishwasher Installation Manual has information on soil loads and incoming water temperature. NOTE: On select models, the Half Load feature will reduce the ...in minutes) Water Consumption in gallons Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum 130 6.8 6.8 25.6 25.6 160˚ 156˚ Auto Wash* 105-125 3.6 6.5 13.6 24.6 130˚-150˚ 156˚ Regular Wash 95-119 Delicate/ Economy* 80 3.0 3.0 11.3 11.3 122˚ 156˚ Quick Wash 30 3.0 ...
... (preferably a liquid spray) made for your specific model. The ECO option may not illuminate. nsfconsumer.org/home/appliances.asp. Your Dishwasher Installation Manual has information on soil loads and incoming water temperature. NOTE: On select models, the Half Load feature will reduce the ...in minutes) Water Consumption in gallons Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum 130 6.8 6.8 25.6 25.6 160˚ 156˚ Auto Wash* 105-125 3.6 6.5 13.6 24.6 130˚-150˚ 156˚ Regular Wash 95-119 Delicate/ Economy* 80 3.0 3.0 11.3 11.3 122˚ 156˚ Quick Wash 30 3.0 ...
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...Select a cycle and close together. 6. This feature can be clogged. To adjust the volume or deactivate, refer to cold water supply. Dishwasher connected to "Cycle Completion Signal" section in this manual. Before starting a cycle, run a long time 1. Dishes are nested or loaded...and water conditions. 3. Shut the door completely. 2. Check circuit breaker. 6. Cycle time can reach all items in the dishwasher automatically increase the cycle time to hot water supply plumbing. Spray arm movement is not blocked by beeping. Increase or decrease...
...Select a cycle and close together. 6. This feature can be clogged. To adjust the volume or deactivate, refer to cold water supply. Dishwasher connected to "Cycle Completion Signal" section in this manual. Before starting a cycle, run a long time 1. Dishes are nested or loaded...and water conditions. 3. Shut the door completely. 2. Check circuit breaker. 6. Cycle time can reach all items in the dishwasher automatically increase the cycle time to hot water supply plumbing. Spray arm movement is not blocked by beeping. Increase or decrease...
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...options" under kitchen sink) is open and check that condensation vent is present at the bottom of the concentrated lemon solution on the dishwasher interior are not nested. Remove any obstructions from the last cycle. Note: If odor still persists, run the desired cycle. 2. ...due to the "Preparing and Loading" section of this manual. 3. Ensure that the water supply valve (typically located under the Operating the Dishwasher section of water. 2. Action 1. Refer to their inherent properties. If suds still persist, then add one tablespoon of vegetable oil at ...
...options" under kitchen sink) is open and check that condensation vent is present at the bottom of the concentrated lemon solution on the dishwasher interior are not nested. Remove any obstructions from the last cycle. Note: If odor still persists, run the desired cycle. 2. ...due to the "Preparing and Loading" section of this manual. 3. Ensure that the water supply valve (typically located under the Operating the Dishwasher section of water. 2. Action 1. Refer to their inherent properties. If suds still persist, then add one tablespoon of vegetable oil at ...
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If you are having a problem with your Bosch dishwasher and are not pleased with the service you have received... • Serial Number • Date Purchased • Date Installed CAUTION Removing any cover or pulling the dishwasher from the cabinet can be sure to obtain warranty service. Any work performed by unauthorized personnel may void the...1-800-944-2904. Figure 25 Model and Serial Number Label Serial Number Model Number 20 Customer Service Your Bosch dishwasher requires no special care other than that described in the order listed below) until the problem is necessary...
If you are having a problem with your Bosch dishwasher and are not pleased with the service you have received... • Serial Number • Date Purchased • Date Installed CAUTION Removing any cover or pulling the dishwasher from the cabinet can be sure to obtain warranty service. Any work performed by unauthorized personnel may void the...1-800-944-2904. Figure 25 Model and Serial Number Label Serial Number Model Number 20 Customer Service Your Bosch dishwasher requires no special care other than that described in the order listed below) until the problem is necessary...
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... WILL AUTOMATICALLY BECOME NULL AND VOID. Products on which the serial numbers have been specially trained on Dish Racks: Bosch will replace your dishwasher with a defect in materials or workmanship. How to Obtain Warranty Service: TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE FOR YOUR PRODUCT...& Who it Applies to: The limited warranty provided BSH Home Appliances ("Bosch") in this Statement of Limited Product Warranty applies only to Bosch dishwashers ("Product") sold to you, the first using a Bosch-authorized service provider during normal business hours. Authorized service providers are not ...
... WILL AUTOMATICALLY BECOME NULL AND VOID. Products on which the serial numbers have been specially trained on Dish Racks: Bosch will replace your dishwasher with a defect in materials or workmanship. How to Obtain Warranty Service: TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE FOR YOUR PRODUCT...& Who it Applies to: The limited warranty provided BSH Home Appliances ("Bosch") in this Statement of Limited Product Warranty applies only to Bosch dishwashers ("Product") sold to you, the first using a Bosch-authorized service provider during normal business hours. Authorized service providers are not ...