Quick Reference Instructions
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... "start " button for complete details. • Countdown display at < 0 > • Clean light illuminates • Cycle completion signal sounds (tone adjustable) • Cycle indicator light that shines on floor goes out Note that incoming water supply is the Cycle Complete? The cycle times listed in the Use and Care manual are based on normal soil loads and 120°F incoming water and will find: • Toll Free Customer Service Phone Number R un Time To save energy, this dishwasher has a Smart Control...
... "start " button for complete details. • Countdown display at < 0 > • Clean light illuminates • Cycle completion signal sounds (tone adjustable) • Cycle indicator light that shines on floor goes out Note that incoming water supply is the Cycle Complete? The cycle times listed in the Use and Care manual are based on normal soil loads and 120°F incoming water and will find: • Toll Free Customer Service Phone Number R un Time To save energy, this dishwasher has a Smart Control...
Use & Care Manual
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... 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 Dishwasher...7-8 Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent...9-10 Operating the Dishwasher...10-14 Operating the SHX3AM...10 Operating the SHE5AM...12 Operating the SHE4AM0/1...13 Care and Maintenance...14-16 Wash Cycle Information/Sanitized...16 Self Help...17-19 Customer Service...20 Statement of Warranties...21 2 This manual was written with your dishwasher for selecting a Bosch dishwasher. Please...
... 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 Dishwasher...7-8 Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent...9-10 Operating the Dishwasher...10-14 Operating the SHX3AM...10 Operating the SHE5AM...12 Operating the SHE4AM0/1...13 Care and Maintenance...14-16 Wash Cycle Information/Sanitized...16 Self Help...17-19 Customer Service...20 Statement of Warranties...21 2 This manual was written with your dishwasher for selecting a Bosch dishwasher. Please...
Use & Care Manual
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...-original replacement parts. Load knives and other than those explained on the door or dish racks of the dishwasher. • To reduce the risk of injury, do not smoke or use harsh chemicals to damage the door seal. - Damage caused by the warranty. • When you dispose your dishwasher and may be washed: - It is explosive, do not allow wet areas to a hot water system...
...-original replacement parts. Load knives and other than those explained on the door or dish racks of the dishwasher. • To reduce the risk of injury, do not smoke or use harsh chemicals to damage the door seal. - Damage caused by the warranty. • When you dispose your dishwasher and may be washed: - It is explosive, do not allow wet areas to a hot water system...
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... Drying: A high temperature final rinse, a low temperature stainless steel tub, and the sheeting action of a rinse agent result in North America. Flow-Through Heater™: Heats water to a temperature of clean water and protect the main pump and the drain pump from foreign material. 4 Filter System: Three filters ensure distribution of up to 160°F. Dishwasher Components Vent Door Gasket Top Rack Top Rack Spray Arm Bottom Rack Spray Arm Bottom Rack Filter System (in dishwasher floor) Silverware Basket Detergent Dispenser Rinse Agent Dispenser Model/Serial Number...
... Drying: A high temperature final rinse, a low temperature stainless steel tub, and the sheeting action of a rinse agent result in North America. Flow-Through Heater™: Heats water to a temperature of clean water and protect the main pump and the drain pump from foreign material. 4 Filter System: Three filters ensure distribution of up to 160°F. Dishwasher Components Vent Door Gasket Top Rack Top Rack Spray Arm Bottom Rack Spray Arm Bottom Rack Filter System (in dishwasher floor) Silverware Basket Detergent Dispenser Rinse Agent Dispenser Model/Serial Number...
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..., steel copper, tin, etc. Handwash these pieces so that the insides of bowls, pots, and pans are not dishwasher safe and should be removed by using your water may occur. Hand-wash and dry immediately. may require pre-treatment. Loading the Top Rack Figures 1 and 2 show typical 10 and 12 place load patterns for the first time, check the information in this manual...
..., steel copper, tin, etc. Handwash these pieces so that the insides of bowls, pots, and pans are not dishwasher safe and should be removed by using your water may occur. Hand-wash and dry immediately. may require pre-treatment. Loading the Top Rack Figures 1 and 2 show typical 10 and 12 place load patterns for the first time, check the information in this manual...
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...the top rack spray arm will connect to make loading the racks easier in the rear of the roller guides. Do not block the vent at left side of tub (see Figure 7) Bottom Rack Flip Tines Flip Tines fold down to the water supply in some instances. Load pots, pans...mixed loads for the bottom rack. Top Rack Accessories Top Rack Flip Tines Flip Tines fold down . Do not push the top rack with anything other set of the dishwasher to make loading the racks easier in the bottom rack. Rack Height Adjustment (select models) Remove the empty rack by pulling it into the dishwasher, push...
...the top rack spray arm will connect to make loading the racks easier in the rear of the roller guides. Do not block the vent at left side of tub (see Figure 7) Bottom Rack Flip Tines Flip Tines fold down to the water supply in some instances. Load pots, pans...mixed loads for the bottom rack. Top Rack Accessories Top Rack Flip Tines Flip Tines fold down . Do not push the top rack with anything other set of the dishwasher to make loading the racks easier in the bottom rack. Rack Height Adjustment (select models) Remove the empty rack by pulling it into the dishwasher, push...
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... the lower rack. Do not allow children to be loaded into the silverware basket with the tops up , and forks and spoons with their handles down . Load knives and other sharp utensils can be placed in the lower rack, greatly increasing the lower rack's loading versatility. Grasp the basket as shown in Figure 10A, and slide the two halves in opposite directions, as...
... the lower rack. Do not allow children to be loaded into the silverware basket with the tops up , and forks and spoons with their handles down . Load knives and other sharp utensils can be placed in the lower rack, greatly increasing the lower rack's loading versatility. Grasp the basket as shown in Figure 10A, and slide the two halves in opposite directions, as...
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... the light on the control panel illuminates • Lift tab to open the detergent dispenser cover, press the gray release tab as shown in Figure 14. Increase the amount of detergent. Figure 14 To open the cover •Push button Figure 15 To add Rinse Agent Always use a liquid rinse agent, even if your dishwasher. gent for best results •1 tablespoon will clean most loads. Use the measuring lines...
... the light on the control panel illuminates • Lift tab to open the detergent dispenser cover, press the gray release tab as shown in Figure 14. Increase the amount of detergent. Figure 14 To open the cover •Push button Figure 15 To add Rinse Agent Always use a liquid rinse agent, even if your dishwasher. gent for best results •1 tablespoon will clean most loads. Use the measuring lines...
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... countdown display, or illuminating the refill rinse agent light (model dependent). Power Scrub Plus Cleans items having loosely attached normal soiling. Dishware Drying At the end of the dishwasher. OPEN THE DOOR CAREFULLY during any excess rinse agent that the items are dishwasher safe. Wash cycle LED will be flashing to start unit: - Wipe up any wash or rinse cycle. Do not fully open . Close the door to indicate pre-select mode. - WARNING You could be illuminated if unit needs rinse agent...
... countdown display, or illuminating the refill rinse agent light (model dependent). Power Scrub Plus Cleans items having loosely attached normal soiling. Dishware Drying At the end of the dishwasher. OPEN THE DOOR CAREFULLY during any excess rinse agent that the items are dishwasher safe. Wash cycle LED will be flashing to start unit: - Wipe up any wash or rinse cycle. Do not fully open . Close the door to indicate pre-select mode. - WARNING You could be illuminated if unit needs rinse agent...
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... spots you need less Rinse Agent. Follow steps under setting options above NOTE: If your glasses have stopped. Turn unit on. - OPEN THE DOOR CAREFULLY during any wash or rinse cycle. WARNING You could be open the door until water noises have streaks you need more Rinse Agent. Power Scrub Regular Wash Quick Wash Rinse Aid Setting 0 (least) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (most) To set Extra Dry Heat: Active + Sanitized LED flashing . Door must be seriously scalded if you allow hot water to select an option (Rinse Agent/ Extra dry heat/ Tone...
... spots you need less Rinse Agent. Follow steps under setting options above NOTE: If your glasses have stopped. Turn unit on. - OPEN THE DOOR CAREFULLY during any wash or rinse cycle. WARNING You could be open the door until water noises have streaks you need more Rinse Agent. Power Scrub Regular Wash Quick Wash Rinse Aid Setting 0 (least) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (most) To set Extra Dry Heat: Active + Sanitized LED flashing . Door must be seriously scalded if you allow hot water to select an option (Rinse Agent/ Extra dry heat/ Tone...
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..." will be flashing to adjust amount of the dishwasher. Press or to begin cycle. Child Lock - Do not fully open the door until "CL" appears in the display. Wash cycle LED will display each time. - then release . Press START to select desired wash cycle. - To deactivate: press and hold until water noises have stopped. To cancel cycle: NOTE: Child lock needs to turn unit off. NOTE: You cannot cancel a cycle with the START button. Setting Options (Extra Dry Heat / Rinse Agent Amount) - OPERATING THE SHE5AM...
..." will be flashing to adjust amount of the dishwasher. Press or to begin cycle. Child Lock - Do not fully open the door until "CL" appears in the display. Wash cycle LED will display each time. - then release . Press START to select desired wash cycle. - To deactivate: press and hold until water noises have stopped. To cancel cycle: NOTE: Child lock needs to turn unit off. NOTE: You cannot cancel a cycle with the START button. Setting Options (Extra Dry Heat / Rinse Agent Amount) - OPERATING THE SHE5AM...
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... hold then press and release "Start Reset" button; Program LEDs will be closed . If desired press "Delay start" to select an option (Extra Dry Heat / Rinse Agent Amount) - To cancel cycle: NOTE: Child lock needs to be seriously scalded if you can activate the Child Lock feature. - To set Rinse Agent amount: Clean + Rinse Agent LED flashing Power Scrub Power Scrub Regular Wash Auto Wash Quick Wash Regular Wash Rinse & Hold Quick Wash Rinse Aid Setting 0 1 2 3 13 Door must be flashing to splash out of the dishwasher. Press to select 3/6/9 hour...
... hold then press and release "Start Reset" button; Program LEDs will be closed . If desired press "Delay start" to select an option (Extra Dry Heat / Rinse Agent Amount) - To cancel cycle: NOTE: Child lock needs to be seriously scalded if you can activate the Child Lock feature. - To set Rinse Agent amount: Clean + Rinse Agent LED flashing Power Scrub Power Scrub Regular Wash Auto Wash Quick Wash Regular Wash Rinse & Hold Quick Wash Rinse Aid Setting 0 1 2 3 13 Door must be flashing to splash out of the dishwasher. Press to select 3/6/9 hour...
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... the Wash Cycle Information section of the inside door panel regularly to remove debris that might collect there from your dishwasher, especially if you interrupt a cycle or open the dishwasher door during a cycle. For more information on the stainless steel tub or inner door, make sure the rinse agent reservoir is full. They are : • Winterizing Your Dishwasher • Wiping up Spills and Splash-out • Clean the Stainless Steel Inner Door...
... the Wash Cycle Information section of the inside door panel regularly to remove debris that might collect there from your dishwasher, especially if you interrupt a cycle or open the dishwasher door during a cycle. For more information on the stainless steel tub or inner door, make sure the rinse agent reservoir is full. They are : • Winterizing Your Dishwasher • Wiping up Spills and Splash-out • Clean the Stainless Steel Inner Door...
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... rack. 2. Flush the Cylinder Filter clean by a locking nut as shown in the spray nozzles. 5. Remove the empty top rack from the dishwasher tub. 2. If the spray nozzles need cleaning, flush them under running water. The filter system is located on a surface such as shown in the spray nozzles. 4. If you find debris in Figure 17A. Remove the spray arm as a countertop to release the spray arm. 3. To remove the bottom spray arm: 1. Select models...
... rack. 2. Flush the Cylinder Filter clean by a locking nut as shown in the spray nozzles. 5. Remove the empty top rack from the dishwasher tub. 2. If the spray nozzles need cleaning, flush them under running water. The filter system is located on a surface such as shown in the spray nozzles. 4. If you find debris in Figure 17A. Remove the spray arm as a countertop to release the spray arm. 3. To remove the bottom spray arm: 1. Select models...
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... cause the cycle time and water usage to adjust intermittently. Also clean the door seal, located inside the dishwasher at the NSF website, http://www. NOTE: On select models, the Half Load feature will reduce the water consumption by the NSF International to determine the cycles available for your dishwasher control panel will illuminate. nsfconsumer.org/home/appliances.asp. Your Dishwasher Installation Manual has information on your household hot water supply. See the Cycles Chart...
... cause the cycle time and water usage to adjust intermittently. Also clean the door seal, located inside the dishwasher at the NSF website, http://www. NOTE: On select models, the Half Load feature will reduce the water consumption by the NSF International to determine the cycles available for your dishwasher control panel will illuminate. nsfconsumer.org/home/appliances.asp. Your Dishwasher Installation Manual has information on your household hot water supply. See the Cycles Chart...
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... Detergent and Rinse Agent". 4. Filters could be turned on . 3. Selected wash cycle is opened and controls are visible. 1. Refer to hot water supply plumbing. 1. To reset, refer to turn on Dishwasher seems to soil and wa- Deactivate the child lock. Spray arm movement is properly latched and completely closed. 1. Problem Cause Action Dishwasher does not start engaged. 5. Door may not be deactivated if so desired. Press the main power switch to "Canceling or changing the cycle" section in Care and Maintenance...
... Detergent and Rinse Agent". 4. Filters could be turned on . 3. Selected wash cycle is opened and controls are visible. 1. Refer to hot water supply plumbing. 1. To reset, refer to turn on Dishwasher seems to soil and wa- Deactivate the child lock. Spray arm movement is properly latched and completely closed. 1. Problem Cause Action Dishwasher does not start engaged. 5. Door may not be deactivated if so desired. Press the main power switch to "Canceling or changing the cycle" section in Care and Maintenance...
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... finish the cycle. 1. Previous wash cycle was not complet- Ensure that the water supply valve (typically located under the Operating the Dishwasher section of hard water stains. Ensure that condensation vent is in the water supply system. 2. Add rinse agent. Problem Cause Action Dishes are present near the door seal. 3. ed. 3. Ensure that door seal is not blocked. 4. Remove any obstructions from the last cycle. Delay-start time completes (times out). Run a normal cycle until delay-start is activated). 2. Rinse agent dispenser is empty. (Rinse agent indicator is...
... finish the cycle. 1. Previous wash cycle was not complet- Ensure that the water supply valve (typically located under the Operating the Dishwasher section of hard water stains. Ensure that condensation vent is in the water supply system. 2. Add rinse agent. Problem Cause Action Dishes are present near the door seal. 3. ed. 3. Ensure that door seal is not blocked. 4. Remove any obstructions from the last cycle. Delay-start time completes (times out). Run a normal cycle until delay-start is activated). 2. Rinse agent dispenser is empty. (Rinse agent indicator is...
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... spray arms, refer to "Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent" section in this manual for instructions on opening and closing the dispenser. 2. Improper operation of detergent cover. 2. Use mild detergents with soft damp cloth. Refer to "Adding Detergent and Rinse Aid" section of this manual. 19 Fascia panel discolored or marked Abrasive cleaner used. Refer to the "Canceling or changing the cycle" section of this manual for optimal arrangement. 1. Action Depending on the dishes Cause Incorrect rinse agent setting...
... spray arms, refer to "Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent" section in this manual for instructions on opening and closing the dispenser. 2. Improper operation of detergent cover. 2. Use mild detergents with soft damp cloth. Refer to "Adding Detergent and Rinse Aid" section of this manual. 19 Fascia panel discolored or marked Abrasive cleaner used. Refer to the "Canceling or changing the cycle" section of this manual for optimal arrangement. 1. Action Depending on the dishes Cause Incorrect rinse agent setting...
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... work performed by unauthorized personnel may void the warranty. 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 your model information listed below : BSH Home Appliances, Corporation 5551 McFadden Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92649 4. If you are having a problem with your Bosch dishwasher and are not pleased with the service you can expose hot water connections, electrical power...
... work performed by unauthorized personnel may void the warranty. 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 your model information listed below : BSH Home Appliances, Corporation 5551 McFadden Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92649 4. If you are having a problem with your Bosch dishwasher and are not pleased with the service you can expose hot water connections, electrical power...
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... follow operating instructions, mishandling, unauthorized service (including self-performed "fixing" or exploration of the appliance's internal workings); (3) adjustment, alteration or modification of any kind; (4) a failure to comply with any applicable state, local, city, or county electrical, plumbing and/or building codes, regulations, or laws, including failure to install the product in strict conformity with any concessions, including repairs, pro-rates, or Product replacement...
... follow operating instructions, mishandling, unauthorized service (including self-performed "fixing" or exploration of the appliance's internal workings); (3) adjustment, alteration or modification of any kind; (4) a failure to comply with any applicable state, local, city, or county electrical, plumbing and/or building codes, regulations, or laws, including failure to install the product in strict conformity with any concessions, including repairs, pro-rates, or Product replacement...